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    FrancescoVini

    4.7 (72 reviews)
    PriceyTuscan, Wine Bars, Steakhouses
    Closed • 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Good for kids

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    Nancy S.

    We spend a couple of months in Florence most Springs and go to FrancescoVini at least once a week for lunch or dinner. And also often just for drinks outside on one of their patios. We have probably tried everything on the menu and never been disappointed. I even had a group of American friends and family, and Italian friends and family, help me celebrate a big birthday here. We always bring visiting guests too. Our Italian friends enjoy it as much as our American friends do. Fabio and the staff are friendly and we look forward to seeing and chatting with them each time. We can't wait to return again!

    Emma D.

    Came to this place after our tour as a recommendation. I had the wild boar pasta and some tiramisu. The pasta was sooo good, the meat was very tender and the flavor wasn't overpowering. The tiramisu was also good, the ratio of the cream to filling was good. Overall was a good experience. It's a very nice restaurant

    Nycole R.

    Typical Italian restaurant with patio seating in Florence. The misters on the patio caught our attention on a hot day while we were walking through town and we decided to stop. There's also an impressive display of aging meats in the window-I'd love to try a steak here. Service was kind and the food was pretty good. I didn't prefer the pesto noodles, but I think that was just personal preference.

    Caroline G.

    Amazing food! Truffle mashed potatoes, steak, and spaghetti. All was fabulous. Great atmosphere as well. Definitely recommend.

    Proscuitto, fried pizza dough, cream cheese
    K X.

    florentine steak is a must order. Filet side was so tender and strip was juicy and pretty fatty in a good way. I loved the fried pizza dough, cream cheese, prosciutto combination. And the pizza dough was super salty (yum)

    Pappardelle al Coniglio, Guanciale e profumo di Limone  | Pappardelle of fresh pasta with a rabbit ragu.
    Michael B.

    This place was so good that we ate here twice while we were in Florence. The food and service were fantastic. We loved the bistecca alla fiorentina and papperdelle with rabbit. One of the best steaks we've ever had, and the pastas were all delicious! Can't wait to visit again next time we are in Italy!

    Outdoor seating at Francesco Vini in Florence at lunchtime in September 2023
    KC L.

    Stumbled on this place for lunch while walking through Florence (Princess cruise excursion) and hit the jackpot! Could not have found a better typical Florentine outdoor eatery with top-notch food and service. Had the stuffed chicken and seafood pasta. Molto bene/delicioso!! English-speaking server was a plus.

    Chris S.

    Great food. Great service. Perfect location. Eat outside to people watch and enjoy cool misting.

    Susan S.

    One of our favorite outdoor cafes, it was a treat to enjoy a great meal while watching interesting locals on the street. The wild boar pasta was my favorite but you can't beet the anti pasta plate. The fresh meat and cheeses paired so well with the red wine that I thought I was in Heaven. I have recommended this restaurant many times to US travelers as it was one of our favorite restauratns in Florence. Definately try it! buen provecho

    Bistecca Alla Fiorentina 1.2kg with small bowl of tartufo mashed potatoes behind it accompanied with glass of Chianti.

    Great service and delicious food! My time in Florence was extremely limited and one of my bucket-list items was to try the Bistecca Alla Fiorentina, popular Tuscan style steak. I ran into this place while shopping for leather and almost passed it up due to my limited time. My family convinced my to dine here since they knew it was on my bucket list and it did not disappoint. The steak was deliciously seasoned and perfectly cooked medium rare. The tartufo mashed potatoes were amazing. The pasta, made in house was perfectly cooked Al dente with fresh ingredients. The location was great as it was off the main touristy area providing a relaxing and pleasant ambiance. Great wine list. Definitely a must try.

    Ravioli with spinach

    The food was absolutely delicious! Something for everyone for sure! The drinks were also amazing and they give you ice! The bruschetta appetizer is SOOO worth it but it does only come with 2 slices of bread per order. I got the ravioli with spinach and it did not disappoint! Although it's only 4 noodles, it felt like plenty! The service was good and they were attentive. The ambiance is very nice, you can dress up or down and make the experience yours!

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    Great Florentine steak, great risotto. Server was very funny and good at his job. Ambiance was fine but got better when we saw.. the cave

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    Great food, ambience, and service. The atmosphere was so warm and welcoming! Great for the whole family.

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    Trattoria Zà Zà

    Trattoria Zà Zà

    4.2(1.7k reviews)
    0.9 km•Santa Maria Novella
    •€€

    After a heavy day of shopping, walking for 8 miles and dealing with the heat, we needed a good…read moresit-down dinner with a substantial meal tonight. We found Trattoria Za Za, but could not get reservations. We showed up with 60 people waiting in line like us. The line moved quickly and we were seated in a glass enclosure with nice views. The menu is vast and the food flying out of the kitchen looked amazing. An appetizer of lightly battered squash blossoms was unique and enjoyed by all. Our first choice was the green peppercorns and Cognac cream covering a steak with rosemary potatoes. This was the best dishes of our 17 day excursion. The steak was perfect while the sauce was incredibly delicious. The steak with argula salad was our second choice. It was also savory and highly recommended. The setting here is great, amazing food, good value and a truly relaxed environment. If you are in Florence, please treat yourself to a fine meal at Trattoria Za Za for that special evening. To the establishment, great restaurant and we will return. Congrats on a beautiful evening.

    - [ ] a Tratorria Came here on our last night in Firenze…read more The restaurant was very large with multiple dining rooms and plenty of outdoor seating. We were seated by our server Chaima. She was friendly and attentive during our dinner. We began our meal with their house Chianti which was very good. We began with their ZaZa Cheese as appetizer. Next, we had Spaghetti alla Carbonara with Truffle and Pasta with Garlic and Olive Oil. We ended our meal with the ZaZa Tagliata with Italian Seasoning with Rosemary Potatoes. After eating in Italy for 17 days. ZaZa had the best pasta and steak. I would highly recommend ZaZa for its service, atmosphere and food.

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    Trattoria Zà Zà - The African zoo room

    The African zoo room

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    His and hers

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    Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco - Steak Florentine

    Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco

    4.6(379 reviews)
    0.7 km•Palazzo Pitti
    •€€

    Came to a packed place sans reservation. Didn't have to wait. The Italian hospitality was through…read morethe roof. They made space for our party of 5 right in the center of a loud and and lively main dining room... where the energy and spark was so contagious. Just a marvelous setting for a night in Florence. Prepared dishes were family style. Every single choice was tasty good. The bread and bottles of Brunelo Montalcinos kept the conversation going. Florentine steak was not dry and forgettable. It went well with other pasta dishes like the Tagliatelle Con Ragù Di Coniglio or the Osso bucco, Pappardelle Al Ragù Di Cinghiale . . . of course with the Brunello & Chiati Classico The dining that night felt intimate yet party-like with nary a wiggle room. You don't get that often in the U.S. We never ever felt rushed despite the wait crowd out the door. Manager there was especially accomodating to us tourists. My 5 star rating has a lot to do with their boundless can-do spirit. A country house vibe rustic food with an outsized Italian howdy y'all. We will be back

    Had an amazing experience at the restaurant. Came as a walk in on a Saturday night and was promptly…read moresat. It was busy but they def fill seats. The ambiance is cute and quaint. It's almost like the restaurant is positioned in a cave but it feels homey. Ample light to make it feel intimate and comfortable. The services was good and the wine and food were outta this world. All recommendations were great but would suggest the wild boar ragu and t bone steak. Would def be back when visiting Florence and highly recommend to others visiting.

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    Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco - 6pm (1st seating upon opening was only reservation I could secure)

    6pm (1st seating upon opening was only reservation I could secure)

    Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco - Pappardelle with wild boar ragu

    Pappardelle with wild boar ragu

    Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco - Delicious Vermentino wine

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    Delicious Vermentino wine

    Pensavo Peggio - The best lasagna you will ever eat.

    Pensavo Peggio

    4.7(702 reviews)
    0.9 km•Santa Maria Novella
    •€€

    Happy to say this place is still just as amazing as I remember it almost 10 years ago!…read more A couple of girlfriends and I discovered Pensavo Peggio during our first trip to Italy in 2017, and it quickly became one of the reasons Florence became one of my favorite cities. Back then, I ordered the Osso Buco, Lasagna, and Tiramisu--and I still remembered how incredible everything was. So, of course, when I returned nearly 10 years later, I had to order the same meals... and yes, I said meals! Fabrizio, the same server who took care of me in 2017, asked, "Are you sure you want two dinners?" I told him, "Yes! I want to try them both." Fast-forward to 2026: I walked back in two days ago, reminded Fabrizio of our conversation, and told him I was ordering both again. He immediately started laughing. Some things never change! My boyfriend ordered the pappardelle and instantly fell in love with it. We also shared a delicious cheese and meat platter and, of course, finished with Tiramisu. Nearly 10 years later, Pensavo Peggio still holds a special place in my heart. Highly recommend this cute little spot! It just goes to show that sometimes the best memories--and the best meals--are found when you venture off the beaten path. Some places are simply worth coming back to.

    Saw the reviews on Yelp and wanted to try it since we were staying around the corner…read more Had the Cacio Pepe and Grandma's Lasagna. Lasagna was 10/10 which is why my wife kept eating mine and the Pepe was still very good. Eat here for phenomenal food and value.

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    Pensavo Peggio - Crepé Florentina

    Crepé Florentina

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    Del Fagioli - Pasta Al Pomodoro

    Del Fagioli

    4.4(91 reviews)
    0.2 km•Santa Croce
    •€€

    Came here for dinner and enjoyed a delicious dinner and glasses of wine. The Ribollita and the…read morePappa Al Pomodoro were both hearty and comforting which was perfect for the cold weather. The soups were all well prepared and the medley of ingredients were just absolutely enjoyable. It was the first time I tried these traditional Tuscan soups and I'll be looking for more in the future. As for the pork dish (Arista di Maiale), the meat was very tender, savory and so tasty. I chose to get a glass of red wine to enjoy with the meal and I like their model where they bring you a newly opened bottle and only charge you by what you pour. Smart on them since of course I poured myself more than one glass so really it's a win win for both. Reservations are highly recommended and there are no English menus available. Thankfully, one of the staff flagged down another worker who spoke english and was able to walk me through the menu. He was very friendly, helpful and patient. I cannot wait to go back and try the other traditional Florentine dish, the 1kg steak :)

    Got lucky and got in without a reservation, I guess thats a perk of visiting Firenze in winter…read more Seated immediately, ordered 2 glasses of surprisingly excellent Prosecco (at any price but these were a very reasonable 5e each). Ordered the fresh pasta ravioli with pears and the baked tiramisu. Excellent, both of them. The people next to us had such a good meal they planned to return the next day for lunch. Five stars! But make a reservation or prepare to be disappointed...

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    Del Fagioli
    Del Fagioli - Apple

    Apple

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    Trattoria 4 Leoni - YUM

    Trattoria 4 Leoni

    4.1(357 reviews)
    0.8 km•Palazzo Pitti
    •€€

    We walked in for an al fresco lunch before walking the Boboli Gardens, and it was everything we…read morewanted and more. Both the indoor and outdoor tables are lovely (we tried both after our wives were too cold in the wind), and this was the best service we encountered during a week in Florence. Not only were the staff accommodating and brought us everything we needed, but they also steered us toward so many things we weren't going to get, with insistence and good humor. And they were right. The Albanian sommelier and my wine-obsessed buddy fell in love, talked for ages, and we ordered three very nice bottles (classic) as a result (after our spritzes). We had a steak dinner planned for later, but we still ordered the exceptional Florentine beef, just because we couldn't leave without trying it. They blew my mind with the savory mushroom flan, and the fiochetti di pera (perfect purses of pear pasta in a silky cream sauce) were one of the best bites of the trip, and my life. We honestly weren't expecting much, but it turned out to be one of the best meals of the trip.

    After spending 2 weeks in Tuscany. 4 Leoni was by far the best restaurant we ate at. On our second…read moreor possibly third visit Rosella suggested the calamari/shrimp appetizer, This was the BEST calamari I have ever eaten. There was not one thing that I could suggest to make the food more enjoyable. As for the staff, it was like reuniting with family that I haven't seen in years. I would return to Florence just to spend another evening at this amazing restaurant. If you have a chance be sure to eat at 4 Leoni. Rosella is a gemCiao my friends!

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    Trattoria 4 Leoni - Decor was cool

    Decor was cool

    Trattoria 4 Leoni - Let's check it out !

    Let's check it out !

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    Trattoria dall'Oste

    Trattoria dall'Oste

    4.3(415 reviews)
    0.4 km•Duomo
    •€€€€

    I have been dreaming of having bistecca alla fiorentina ever since I can remember. Back in the…read morestates, I always get strange reactions from the waiters when I order my steak "as rare as possible." That is what I was expecting in Italy. Am I the only one that thought steak florentine was supposed to be served this way? Maybe that's was my mistake but I thought that's how it was prepared in Florence. Anyways, I was immediately suspicious when our waitress asked how we would like our steak cooked and her suggestions were medium or medium well. Uhhhh what? That goes against everything I believe in! The steak came out on a hot stone slab on top of a wooden box. The slab obviously continued to cook the steak so I immediately took off a few pieces to prevent this. The steak was thick and tender with chunks of large salt grains. It looked nice all sliced up but that's where the compliments end. It lacked flavor and ended up cooking to be more medium rare when I grabbed my pieces and then even medium by the time my dad grabbed his second slice. Our waitress seemed annoyed when we asked for the truffle sauce to accompany our steak (my dad forgot to ask for it when we placed our original order) and walked away with a huff to go grab it. The fries came out cold and limp with flavorless truffle shavings on top. I'm not sure why this place has such great reviews. Maybe it got too big for its britches and the quality has declined? The one saving grace was the crema bruciata! And the very understanding hostess who gladly pushed our reservation from 7:30 to 8:00pm due to travel difficulties. Whatever the reason, this place definitely missed the mark. You can't walk three steps without seeing a steakhouse here in Florence. My recommendation? Try one of those.

    I was a bit disappointed in the steak considering the price.. I ordered medium rare but most of it…read morecame out medium so it got super chewy! It was barely seasoned too so I got the peppercorn sauce on the side, which was actually perfecto. I was with a large party and it was fairly busy but whenever we tried to flag someone down they ignored us. It also took 15 minutes after clearing out all the plates to finally get our tiramisu!!! (But they get +1 star for having the best tiramisu everrrrr)

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    Trattoria dall'Oste - Interior

    Interior

    Trattoria dall'Oste - Tartuffo Carbonara

    Tartuffo Carbonara

    Trattoria dall'Oste - Spaghetti with Clams

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    Spaghetti with Clams

    FrancescoVini - tuscan - Updated September 2026

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