It is probably embarrassing how often I go here, but the pizza is always so good, fresh, and fast. I love watching the chef prepare my pizza and then toss it into the fire oven. It's also located right next to Sabto Spirito so you can grab a pizza, get a drink, and enjoy the night! read more

I was so excited to eat here after hearing over and over that it is "the best pizza in Florence". This is a quick in-and-out lunch environment and pretty hectic during busy times of the day. I had been told that they are known for their pizzas being heart shaped, but I have yet to have had a heart shaped pizza after three visits. However, it is very well priced and the pizzas can be shared between two people for a smaller lunch. The pizza is very good. I typically don't enjoy crust, but their crust is amazing. The bottles of wine are €10 and the pizzas run from €5 to €8. Overall, definitely recommend for a quick and cheap lunch but not for a general experience. read more

This place is obviously very famous from social media and I'm sure just in the area as well. But I am a tourist so I found it from social media. Maybe the best pizza I've ever had, seriously, it was amazing. We asked for the heart shaped pizza and the owner / manager was truly excited for us when we asked. I'm sure he makes 100s a day of them but he made us feel special and happy about it. That stuck with me and if I ever come back to Florence I will be revisiting this place. read more

Read this before you eat, first of all the pizza isn't that good and secondly I'm pretty sure they don't wash the arugula before hand. I was a quarter finished with my pizza when I go for another quarter and find a slug crawl out of the pizza slice. A SLUG. I proceeded to go to the cashier and they joke and say that's how fresh the pizza is and asks if I wanna another pizza. I was too grossed out to eat another pizza, so I ask if I could just not pay for it instead. They were okay with that and turned around to do whatever they were doing. I was still in shock but just left. I still don't know why they didn't apologize for it especially when it's a dangerous to eat raw slug due to parasites. Anyways, make sure to check your pizza for a crawling slug. read more

So sadly disappointed with Gusta Pizza! It was serious sadness when our pizza arrived on our table. We are pizza fanatics, literally. My boyfriend saw this spot while we were eating a little down the street and was so excited to come check it out. Great reviews online (we always do a bit of research) and of course he watched them make the pizzas the night before. The pizza did not taste good. The tomatoes, the dough, were all bland. We did not even finish the pizza. That is very unlike us. It was just sadness. There was no love put into this pizza anymore. We could tell that the ingredients were inexpensive, and that the pizza was being made for profit now instead of enjoyment. Please dont go here, especially since there are SO MANY other amazing pizza places in Florence. This place has taken its high ratings and tried to float on them by downgrading their product. Not worth it here, find somewhere else. :( read more

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A overhyped pizza place in Florence... I wanted to come here because it was the most rated place for pizza in Florence but I was super disappointed. Neopolitan pizza is supposed to have a very airy dough that has a nice char. However, the pizza dough from gusta pizza was actually quite dense, and the sauce was minimal. I actually much more prefer the pizza from Sud in the Mercato Centrale. The service here was quite nice though. And its located next to a big Plaza where you can people watch while enjoying your pizza. It's also a cash only place so bring cash! Kind of sad that I wasted a meal here when I would have rather tried other pizza places but oh well. I would not recommend. read more

There were two things I was interested in in regards to food when I went to Italy: gelato and pizza! Real pizza, square and soft, by weight, and eaten with a fork and knife. I was excited to experience real Napoli pizza and Roman pizza, to dispel the rumors, and to taste for myself. I was very happy to find Gustapizza after a day at the Boboli Gardens. Gustapizza is worth walking over the bridge for. It's on a quiet street but all the locals and students seem to know about it. It's quite a scene once lunchtime hits, loud and bustling. The set up is simple. Order food and drink at the cashier, get a number, grab a seat, and when they call your number pick up your pizza at the counter. They do not speak English here so learn your numbers in Italian! I was lucky enough that the table next to me prodded me to pick up my pizza. Otherwise I'd have been lost. The people at Gustapizza are very nice though and the guys making the pizza are wise guys. I took their picture and they seized the moment by hugging and kissing. They know how to have fun. They also wear NY Yankees hats. How could I not be charmed? I brought two personal sized Napoli pizzas back to my table. Napoli (anchovies, tomato , mozzarella, capers, oregano, olive oil) Calabresi (spicy salami, tomato, basil, mozzarella) The pizzas cost about 7 euro each and are worth every euro! Gustapizza is one of my best food experiences in Florence. I can be picky about my Napoli pizza but this one was just perfect. The dough was soft but had that charred taste on some areas. I could rip it apart easily and eat each piece which had just the perfect amount of sauce on each bite. I loved the spicy salami. Anchovy pizza? Not so much. Way too fishy buy my mother absolutely adored it. We gobbled up our pizzas and walked away smitten. It's so easy to fall in love with Italy. Pizza would be a trap every time. In the front window of Gustapizza is a newspaper picture of a hand working pizza dough. The words below read, "Il nostra impegno e di fare le cose semplice come I nostril nonni..." Our duty is to do things like our forefathers once did... And that is what you encounter when you visit the old country! read more

BEST. PIZZA. EVER. And I mean that literally, it is the best pizza I have ever had in my entire life. I was in Firenze for three days and I visited Gusta Pizza 5 times. We tried nearly every kind they have, and I don't know how they do it, but they are all perfection. Even their basic Marinara pizza is magic. The are all between 5-10ish euros, so affordable so you can try them all! It is always crowded. So if you can't enjoy your pizza inside, get it to go and sit in the square with everyone else feasting on their Gusta Pizza! And grab some of their house red wine to top of the delicious experience. I miss Gusta Pizza so much... so go have a piece (or ten) in my honor! read more

Gusta Pizza - Pizza perfection! - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

This is a family owned and operated pizzeria that's run by the very Italian men whose cat calls you've preemptively braced yourself for as you prepared for your trip to Italy. Only these particular men happen to be serving up real Neapolitan style pizza right out of a legit wood fired oven. And if there's any situation where I can bear the weight of objectification, it's going to be for good food. The pizza chef, Salvatore, enjoys charming his female patrons, immediately whipping my order into a heart shape when I leaned over the counter to watch him expertly working the pizza dough. When I started taking photos, the cashier invited me back behind the counter to get a picture with Salvatore as other tourists...took photos of me getting my photo taken (as well as my two subsequent heart shaped pizzas :). Starting at 7 euro, the pizzas here are simple, authentic, and well, if you've never had Neapolitan pizza, then you'd have to let this one speak for itself. The thin crust is perfectly crisp on the outside, and chewy on the inside. The ingredients are fresh and straightforward. House wine is reasonably priced at 10 euro a bottle. Cash only. The place is pretty small, so if you're not in a group, you may have to make new friends if you'd like a seat. Or, get your order to go and enjoy it outside overlooking some gorgeous Tuscan scenery. read more

Gusta Pizza - salvatore loves me - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

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This pizza was AMAZING!!! When we got here the line was out the door turning the corner. There were so many students, couples, and families. The crust was so good and chewy. You cannot get anything like this in the states! I do recommend getting a pizza with veggies though because my friend who had ordered one with all meat cheese and cream found herself feeling a bit too heavy after a few bites. All in all, a wonderful pizza place. Only downside was the limited seating, but the workers there try to make it work for you- you just might have to share a table with strangers. read more

Gusta Pizza - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

We came here on a Saturday night and boy this place was hoppin' with locals and tourists alike. There was a short line but we placed our pizza order within 5 minutes. The price was also very, very, affordable. Halfway waiting for food while being invited to sit at a table in the main lounge, the host abruptly invited us to move to a smaller room so we could only mingle with other tourists. How thoughtful! The amazing chef others have written about must have called in sick that night since the pizza was overly salted, coming from a palate that acclimated to Catalunya food recently. The dough was also chewy and made for great bicep Olympics at the table when you're only given flimsy plastic utensils and paper plates to cut them. This place gets +1 star for the amazing 8x8? joists, and for serving value meals. read more

A great pizza spot that I would highly recommend to anyone that goes to Florence. You can tell that this place is definitely a hit with the younger crowd--it's open really late, and at those late hours, it's pretty much all young people who at least when I was there, all spoke good English. I'm assuming it may be due to the high concentration of hostels in the area so a lot of travelers seem to go there. Anyways, delicious pizza at a great price. My friend and I got the napoli--we decided to split it since we had already had an earlier dinner but heard that this was a must-come. The pizza was delicious and you can watch them make it. The guys who work there are also really fantastic---really funny guys who like to joke around and really seem to enjoy their job. It's that kind of prevalent attitude that really influences the culture and environment that one's dining in, and I love it. The pizza itself is definitely enough I think for two people to split. It's definitely a very thin pizza though. The place is on the small side, so I would recommend that you get the pizza and then head down a block and eat in the courtyard near the church. Pretty much what everyone else did--when we tossed our box, the trash can was literally filled to the brim with Gusta Pizza boxes. tldr; good pizza at a GREAT price. def worth checking out if you're a pizza fan! read more

Gusta Pizza - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

Our study abroad groups' favorite spot for pizza in Florence! Quick, fun, and just absolutely delicious!

It is challenging to find high quality pizza in Firenze without spending too much money. Gusta Pizza is near Pitti Palace so it is easy to find. It is always full of friendly people, and the Margherita pizza is simply incredible and very reasonably priced. You enter from the side door and place your order, pay and are handed a number. Be sure and tell them if you are eating in or taking it away as they will seat you when it is ready. They have beer and soft drinks, and it is a very friendly vibe. I feel it is the best pizza in Florence. read more

Gusta Pizza - front of corner, entry is to the right - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

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Super touristy. And the food is not all that great. I really have no idea why this place gets so many great reviews. My calzone was super salty and very undercooked. My husband's pizza was better but nothing to rave about. Food is cheap. Wine is cheap. It's fun to watch the pizza oven for a minute or two, but overall total let down. read more

This was the bomb dot com. My friends and I got takeout and the pizza came out hot and beautiful. A thicker crust which is harder to find in Italy. I loved it. Best pizza I've ever had. Tried the margarita and the sausage / broccoli one. Both bangers. Would recommend! read more

Gusta Pizza - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

Damn good pizza . . . PROS: wood fired pizza, the crust of which is just the perfect combo of light and buttery; the decent $10 house bottle of wine at the register poured in a plastic cup seems appropriate for this place CONS: closed on Mondays; place is popular, and you probably won't dig the masses that queue up for the privilege; the menu is brief, but it isn't all pizza (they slipped a Calzone in at #5 or 6), so careful what you order (although the guy at the register said, "we just won't fold it", which worked fine) If you want pizza in Firenze, this place is worth the stop. Limited seating, but the staff are pretty good at clearing tables and making you as comfortable as you can be, in spite of catching elbows and hips from those waiting around for a pizza to go. Cheers! RS read more

Really cute heart-shaped pizza!! (Just make sure you say it when you order it!) I've tried several pizzas here, from the simple margerita (your basic pizza with tomato sauce and mozzarella 5 euros), Gustapizza (personal favorite of the three, it's an upgrate of the margherita with cherry tomatoes and rucola greens 7 euros), and Napoli (with anchovies--wayy too salty, didn't like it). But from the hype, the pizza didn't totally blow me away either. It was certainly better than any chain-pizzas in the US (like pizza hut or papa john's), it was delicious and straight out of the oven, and literally an amazing deal for the price, don't go expecting the best pizza in the world. Also, the pizza is pretty large enough that you can split it with a friend and have some room for gelato afterwards! The place is really crowded (even a line forming before its opening times), so it's really hard to get a seat inside. But in Santo Spirito, you can sit outside on the steps of the basilica or near the fountain! read more

This place is recommended by everyone for a certain reason. It's delicious and a great pizza. This is neopolitan style pizza. Other pizza places in Florence pale in comparison to Gusta. It's made fresh while you wait. It's kind of like a dive and only offers 7 pizza options. Be ready to share a table bc tables are limited but there are tons of people. I would put it on my recommendation to anybody I know who is traveling to Florence. read more

Gusta Pizza - Gustapizza hot out of the oven - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

We heard from some New Yorkers while in Rome that this was the best pizza- I know its silly but that means something. And it really truly is! The staff were great. I think they thought I was on my honeymoon so I they made me a heart shaped pizza. So sweet. I noticed no one else got hearts- so of course I felt special. Try this place - its cheap, delicious and memorable. Not a combo you find everyday read more

Gusta Pizza - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

This was the BEST pizza I had in Italy. I even went back the next day and that opinion didn't change. The people are friendly and the place is great. The pizza is cheap (around 5 euro), pretty big, and delicious. You won't be disappointed. This is a must-visit when you're in Florence. read more

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Delicious pizza in Florence! Get in line early, the line fills up quick. We ordered a few different pizzas but our favorite was the spicy sausage! Get them to-go, buy a few bottles of wine, and enjoy pizza and wine while watching this sunset on the water. Nothing adds to the beauty of this area then Gusta Pizza and some Chianti Wine! read more

Gusta Pizza - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

After reading all of the positive reviews I was so disappointed by Gusta Pizza :(. We arrived on a Saturday night and there was already a line out the door. After waiting about 10 minutes we placed a to-go order with the man at the front counter. We ordered two Napoletana pizzas and they came out about 15 minutes later. They boxes were pretty hot and we found a spot outside of Santa Trinita right around the corner. I opened my box and was immediately put off by the watery consistency of the toppings. Gross. The pizza was crispy on the bottom and the flavors were all there but it was just a messy, drippy thing to eat. Maybe I just don't like "traditional Naples style pizza" but I just don't understand the appeal of soggy toppings. read more

Gusta Pizza - Pizza Napoletano -Tomato, Ricotta, Salami and Mozzarella! - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

So you might believe that mixing Italy, Pizza, and Florence would bake into the best pizza in the world. You would be wrong. Just prior to the doors opening, the staff sat outside watching the lines grow while they turned a few smokes into ash. Right at the top of the hour, the doors opened and crowd ushered in. Orders filled quickly, cooked, and started turning out within minutes. All freshly make and piping hot. Waited no more then 10 minutes after putting in our order, with about 10 people ahead of us. What made this such an outstanding place was that we spent a day walking Florence, the city kept us hungry much of the day, and had us wait on an hour line to get a few slices of pizza. By the time we ate, you bet, it was absolutely delicious. The food was very good and everyone did seem to have a good time while there. ...but let's not carried away here. NY pizza is still at the top of the charts without the wait and tired lines of tourists (during the off season). These eateries are not looking to make you a welcome visitor. They are trying to get you in and out as quickly as possible all within the social rules of the unhurried European way of doing things. read more

Gusta Pizza - Menu - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

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SUCH GOOD PIZZA. Stumbled upon this gem and was not disappointed. Prices were excellent (5-7 euros per pie), pizzas were generous portions - one would easily fill you up, but my husband and I were gluttons and shared three between the two of us. You can watch your pizzas cooking with a table near their wood-burning oven. Only cons are limited menu (but I was more than satisfied with my choices) and flood of people by 12 pm. Get there when doors open at 11:30 to secure a good seat, but it's not the type of place where you hang out for a long Italian lunch. Oh and our favorite surprisingly enough was the simple margherita! read more

Gusta Pizza - Margherita, caprese, calabrese pizzas - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

This place was so much fun to eat at. It was Valentine's Day and they made my pizza in the shape of a heart. I had the Margherita and it was delicious, although I couldn't finish it all, I really wanted to. My sister ordered the Calabrese and it was delicious too (we swapped out a slice with each other). The pizzas are cooked, or oven fired to order. Their menu is simple and they do have a small selection of beer and soft-drinks available and of course wine is also available. The service was great and very friendly. The place fills up fast. We went for lunch when it first opened and within minutes of ordering all the tables were full. You can share a table with someone else too and you should expect to if you want to sit down. My suggestion: go work up an appetite by trekking through the Bobili Gardens, then head to Gusta Pizza to refuel. read more

Gusta Pizza - Valentine's Day Pizza - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

My husband says this is the best pizza he's had on our trip to Italy so far! That's a lot considering we are at one if the most famous pizza places in Naples and have constantly been seeking out "best pizza" anywhere we are. 5 euros for a classic margherita pizza (we each got our own!). Pictures of Guy Fiery on the wall were fun. No frills but very popular, friendly, quick, and very happy we found it--just a few blocks away from our hotel. I hope we can visit once more while in Florence! read more

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Ok, how did people get heart shaped pizza because mine was oval!! Regardless of that, the pizza was insanely affordable and tasty! The ingredients tasted fresh but at the same time, it wasn't an OMG pizza. I may have insanely high expectations in Italy... hee hee Either way, definitely worth a visit, but I don't think it's worth a wait more than 20 minute. Came by this restaurant 2 times, the first time, the line was short and got our pizza within 20 minutes, the 2nd time, the line was INSANELY long and yea, I'm not waiting in that line... read more

Gusta Pizza - Pizza queue - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

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This was the best pizza I have tried in Italy. period. As a study abroad student on a college budget, this place appealed to me for its cheap 7€ pizza, and it was worth SO much more! Got here while there was still a line out the door before they opened at 7pm, but once they opened the doors the line quickly moved inside as the pizza oven cooked up multiple pizzas in just minutes. Once inside, the experience was heightened by the aroma of fresh mozzarella and a wood burning oven. A small place, but a decent amount of seating. Try your best to get a seat, but in the worst case take your pizza to go and eat it along the river! *TIP* it's not on the menu, but order the PESTO PIZZA. they'll know what you want. Fresh pesto with mozzarella on your pizza here is TO DIE FOR and it's truly the only way. Also, you can ask them to make it into a heart shape, so your Instagram will look extra amazing. The dough itself is SO FLUFFY and everything about the pizza is fresh and wonderful. Wish I could go back everyday of my life!! Absolutely MUST GO if you're in florence! read more

Gusta Pizza - Pesto heart shaped pizza!! - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

Great pizza and fun atmosphere. Service was friendly and was great to have an authentic Italian pizza.

You need to have the heart shaped pizza! One of my favorite pizza shops when I studied abroad. They speak English, they super happy to have tourists try their delicious pizzas. It's a fast paced environment so don't have too many questions. It can get crowded at times but totally worth the wait. I'm a big fan of their cheese and salami (pepperoni) pizza. If you ask for pepperoni you might get roasted peppers on your pizza, In Italian that's what pepperoni is, salami is our idea of red meat slices. Not much seating available but I recommend getting a bottle of wine and drinking on the steps of a plaza nearby or even a park. Nothing better than enjoying great food and wine on the streets of Italy. LIVE LIKE AN ITALIAN! Enjoy your experience! I know I did! read more

The ambiance is fun, with an almost constant line filled with locals, students, and tourists who you can rub elbows with. Then once you get to sit down the tabletops are decorated with notes from previous visitors. The workers are polite and helpful if you are too shy to ask a stranger in the aforementioned busy queue. And the pizza is tasty and affordable. I love the titular menu item with cherry tomatoes, arugula, and chunks of parmagiano reggiano--it hits so many fantastic flavor and texture points: fresh, bitter, sweet, nutty, crispy, cheesy, and... yummy. So why just 4 stars? After having the absolute best pizza in Florence (::cough:: Il Pizzaiolo ::cough::), Gusta Pizza's pizza is close but not quite as good--the toppings, especially salame picante in the Calabrese, could be a little more plentiful and the sauce a little more flavorful. It could be a little more clear as to how the seating arrangement works because it can be a little overwhelming your first time there, especially if you don't speak the language (for the record, you order and pay for your food at the counter first, get your own drinks from the refrigerators near the back of the dining room, and then you can find a place to sit). But in the end, Gusta Pizza is a fantastic pizzeria. For sure it's the best in the Oltrarno. If it was in any other city, even another city in Italy, it would be the best pizzeria in town. Unfortunately, Florence has some of the best pizza in all the world, so Gusta Pizza only get 4 stars from me. I guess you can consider it a 4 1/2 star review from me. read more

I cannot claim that this is the best in town because I have only gone to a couple of pizza joints in Florence, but I will say that their pizza was absolutely amazing. I will also say that I don't think I would risk going anywhere else because sometimes you end up with a shitty pizza and it sucks. If you only have so much time while you are in my favorite city, and want to eat beautiful Neapolitan pizza, hit this joint up. Not only is it amazing, it also is incredibly cheep and makes you question why you have to pay 16 bucks for one at home. Quick, easy, amazing ingredients, friendly staff, delicious food, convenient location - not much seating though. PS - Neapolitan is typically "sloppy" as someone else wrote so get over it, its amazing! It is more of a fork and knife pizza then your NY Style which is crispy and doesn't bend when you lift it up. read more

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We were looking for a place to eat after spending hours after hours inside Palazzo Pitti. Gusta Pizza was a bustling place even after lunch hour. We ordered tomato, basil, spicy salami and fresh mozzarella. The restaurant surprised us with a heart shaped pizza! Aside from the cute shape, the taste of the pizza was super fresh and delicious as well. I've never been a big fan of pizza, but the thin crust, fresh tomato and cheese definitely won me over. read more

Gusta Pizza - Heart shaped pizza with tomato, basil, spicy salami and fresh mozzarella! - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

It's only fitting that Gusta Pizza is my first review ever... Four years ago, my sister was living in Florence and it was the first stop when I came to visit. We both got the margherita pizza and they gave it to us in the shape of a heart (awwww). The mozzarella melts and mixes with the marinara sauce to make it the perfect consistency. They offer a hot oil, which took this great pizza into killer pizza. I've never been disappointed in any of the pizzas I've ordered but my go to is always margherita. It's consistently good and I crave it on a semi regular basis when I'm home. Gusta Pizza will definitely be one of the first places I go every time I'm in Florence. It is very popular so make sure that you're ready to wait for a table or you can get it to go and sit on the stairs by a nearby piazza. read more

Gusta Pizza - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

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Hands down the best pizza in Florence, and from what I've experienced, the best pizza I've had in Italy. We ordered the gustapizza and the margherita and practically fought over the last pieces. Try some chili oil drizzled on top for a nice kick! read more

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Doesn't get better then this, quick and delicious pizza in the heart of santo spirito. Sometimes you might have to wait in a long line. They guys are so nice and welcoming - Emanuele is the best! Make sure you add extra olio piccante #worthit read more

Gusta Pizza - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

Come here for sure when you're in Florence! I first visited during study abroad in 2011. I remembered how tasty this place was when I was back in Florence last year, so I had to come back! It's still excellent and inexpensive--some of the best pizza I've ever had! It does seem to get crowded, but the line moved pretty quickly for us. read more

Excellent pizza! We are now craving Italy pizza over NY and NJ! Great break from walking by the Ponte vecchio bridge and Arno river. Lunch at Gusta Pizza is a must have on your visit to Florence! read more

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Great pizza they only do pizza! Good for me! Order at counter pay 4min got to counter to pick up. Get your own drinks efficient and great pizza! read more

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