My tour guide recommended Francesco Vini, and I'm so glad he did! This was easily the best meal I had in Italy. The atmosphere was inviting and not at all pretentious. The service was amazing. By this time in my trip I was tired of pasta, so I ordered steak which was soooo good. We had the sausage and cheese bruschetta as an appetizer and SuperTuscan wine. I recommend Francesco Vini to anyone traveling to Florence. I will definitely be back if I'm ever fortunate enough to return to Firenze. read more

This was an amazing experience! We loved the food which was wonderful and authentic. The owner waited on us and service was exceptional. Then we met his dad who started the restaurant 40+ years ago. The recipes are from his grandmother. Do not miss dining here!!! read more

My son and I ate at Francesco each day we were in Florence. The best ingredients, prepared in ways so as to layer flavor upon flavor. The service was perfect for us - well paced, unhurried, yet always something to eat on the table. Delicious wines by the glass - the Sauvignon Blanc is superb. My highest recommendation. read more

I lived in Florence for 6 months while interning at Ruffino Wines. I ate at many, many Tuscan restaurants. Francescovini was where I left my heart. It was conveniently located down the street from my apartment so when I passed by the staff and owners always said ciao! I had the bistec alla Fiorentina, the roast chicken, rabbit pasta, ossobuco, wild boar pasta, sformattino di vedura and coccoli con prosciutto just to name a few. This is a must have! read more

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Amazing food in Florence!! Came here for my birthday. All ingredients were so fresh and tasty. We enjoyed everything we had! We started with the fried pasta dough and prosciutto, which was very rich! Would recommend ordering that for larger groups so you don't fill up on the fried dough. We also had the salad with pesto- sooo good and fresh. I had the gnocchi with shrimp- best gnocchi I've ever had! Texture was excellent. My partner had potato ravioli with a sausage tomato sauce. For the dessert we shared the cheesecake with strawberries. Definitely recommend this place for an awesome meal in Florence!! read more

I was recommended this place by my cousin and let me tell you it didn't disappoint. The steak was absolutely amazing. I had the t-bone and three others in my party had filet mignon and loved it as well. It was are best meal in Italy so far. I've lived in Europe for the last three years and by far the best service I've had at a restaurant. read more

We had a great dinner and a great waiter, Stefano! They were able to accommodate gluten free requests and were very friendly. At the end of dinner, we got a tour of the wine cellar which was pretty awesome. read more

Great food. Quiet, linen tablecloths, nice dinner! I had the florentine steak and my friend had the chicken. Reasonable prices and great food! read more

The food is absolutely delicious and the waitstaff is patient knowledgeable and kind. Ask for Paulo and he will help you pick the perfect vino and make sure you don't add Parmesan to the risotto flavored with pecorino! You must visit Francesco Vini when you come to Florence and ask for Paulo, he is the best!!! read more

We were wandering the streets thinking where to go for dinner and we happened to come in here and have no regrets. The food was very good and my homemade ravioli was cooked to perfection and the stuffing inside tasted very nice too. Our salad starter and bruschetta were good, so was dessert and coffee. The food was served in clean white plates with love put into making it. I'd definitely recommend this place if you want a nice quiet dinner. Prices are not inexpensive but affordable read more

This is a MUST when you're in Florence! The food is amazing and the service is as well! The prices are reasonable and the wine is delicious! Love,Love,Love! P.s. Best tiramisu I've ever had!!!! Lattes are exceptional as well! read more

service and food were impeccable. For salads, pasta, steak or desert this place is top notch.

I have been to this restaurant twice in the past 2 years. Both times it was an exceptional experience. If you want to go to a place that has some of the best steak florentine, excellent pasta dishes and service that is impeccable...GO here. It's not the cheapest place, but it's worth every penny. Great for that "first good meal" or the "last meal before leaving". Ask for Paolo to be your waiter as well. He's terrific. read more

This is a great place. It's always hard while traveling to find a nice place amongst so many tourist traps. The food was well prepared, fresh and served by friendly staff. Would recommend. read more

Great spot for brunch. Eggs Benny were excellent great caprese salad. Good start to our tour of Italy

Amazing 100% Sangiovese Chianti, affordable by the bottle, and selected after the waiter took the time to go over the wine list with us in detail. He did this even though he was waiting on a very large party near us keeping him busy which I appreciated. He also did this for other customers including an adorably old French speaking couple who could not understand the menu well. Their spaghetti is handmade, thick and delicious. Their pizza is even better! We got the Quattro Formaggio pizza and they let us add red sauce to it and it was perfect. And we did not get any meat but they have mouthwatering cuts in a window display and items on the menu such as boar bologna as and rabbit sauce in addition to chicken and the T-bone steak. Outdoor and indoor seating both available, it was beautiful out so we ate outside. Highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Ordered spinach ravioli and loved it! Also tried the pesto lasagna which was to die for! Fantastic restaurant!

Stumbled upon this while trying to find lunch, and avoid the throngs of tourists closer to the Ponte Vecchio Bridge (It was Easter Monday, a national holiday). Originally, we were going to have a light lunch, but after seeing the menu, decided to eat large here and have a light dinner instead. Glad we (5 of us) did, my son had the rabbit, wife had steak, I had veal, can't remember the others. BTW, we walked up to the rear of the restaurant, which has about 8 outdoor tables and is much quieter than the front side. read more

We ate here a decade ago and searched it out to return once again. Greeted we were by the same warmth and love of the dining experience. It is an exceptional location. Paulo handled the wine with deep reverence. In fact, he addressed the occasion of opening and pouring the wine so tenderly and respectfully that it had me imagining Mother Nature smiling down upon him. Honestly, it reminded me that all the food and all the wine are gifts from the heavens and should be honored accordingly. The wine list is well curated and reasonably priced. The owner is easy to talk to about wine, food and Florence. Returning was a restoring experience. read more

It can be tough to find really great restaurants very close to big tourist attractions, but we got lucky and stumble into this one.

My wife and I are hooked on this place We have been coming to florence every year since 1998 for about 6 weeks and we are reluctant to eat elsewhere when we are not eating in our apartment. Food and service are topnotch, and ask for stefano. read more

BEWARE... dishonest people. Stopped in at 5:00 for a pizza. Ordered the pizza, 2 drinks and a bottle of water all at the same time. When I asked for pizza, the waitress stepped inside and yelled something about pizza that I didn't understand. I thought she was frustrated that we were only ordering pizza. She walked back to the table and acted as though everything was fine. She came back with our drinks a few minutes later. A couple minutes after that, a manager came out and told us that they can't serve pizza for another half hour and that we can wait or order something else. Our dinner reservation at another restaurant was only a couple hours away so waiting another 30 mins for them to start making our pizza wasn't an option. So these people knew we'd have to wait for a pizza if we wanted one, but didn't want to tell us until after they had already served us the water and 2 drinks. We just asked for bill rather than waiting or ordering anything else. They didn't comp anything and charged us the full amount. We got suckered. read more

Best dining experience my family had on our visit to Florence,.Several of us had the steak ,and all agreed "best we have ever had". the service was attentive and fun.Even the owner Fabio stopped by our table to check on us. And I must compliment the wait staff. The wine pairing was amazazing.As we left we were lucky enough to be shown downstairs and we were able check out the wine cellar , and the next time we visit, we will request that special spot for a truly unique dining experience.. Again kudos to Fabio and his staff for making our visit truly memorable.The Meeks Family/Delray Beach,fl read more

A friend recommended this restaurant and it did not disappoint. We had the steak with balsamic and risotto. Both were fantastic.

Francesco Vini is one of the best restaurants we've gone to in all of Italy. Fabio, the owner, is so personable and welcoming. We had a great time getting to know him while eating the most delicious food you can find in Florence. In addition, it is very reasonably priced. If you're looking for delicious and authentic Italian food at a reasonable price, you will not be disappointed here. read more

If you happen to be in Firenze, Francesco Vini is a must. Outstanding food, wine, and service.

Great family run business in historical center! I've been here many times and i can always count on good food and great service.

We had a wonderful experience eating here! The food was delicious and the service was wonderful. The steak is worth a try, as is the chicken pate appetizer. The setting is lovely, especially if you can sit outside. read more

The truffle risotto is delicious! And service is quick!! Perfect for in between tours!

My wife and I came to Florence for our honeymoon and had heard great things from friends back home about Francesco Vini. It was everything and more! The setting was beautiful with very quaint outside and indoor seating. We sat outside. We had a chance to look inside the wine cellar before we sat down to order. Not only was the variety of wine selections outstanding but the history of the wine cellar architecture took us back 2000 years. Impressive on both levels. We started with the Fried pasta dough, tuscan prosciutto and stracchino cheese. So unique and great way to start out with our Chianti Classico. We next had fresh pasta with rabbit and grilled veal chop. It may have been one of the best, juiciest veal chops I have ever had. Dessert was tiramisu and cheesecake. Simple, homemade and perfect. Can't wait to come back again and thank our friends back home for the perfect recommendation. read more