Had the lasagna it was fantastic. Service was great and no view is bad in Florence. would definitely go back. read more

Gustaosteria - The lasagna with meat sauce, and Béchamel - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

After having such an amazing dinner and great service at GustaPanino we came here for dinner the next evening. The staff was friendly, but very rushed as they were very busy. Their menu isn't as large, nor exciting as GustaPanino's menu, but the food was still really good. The inside was packed, so anyone wanting to get up and move around meant others around them needed to get up and let them out. The Greek salad was nice, but slightly different than the place next door, as it didn't have bell peppers. Their large meatball was really good, as was their lasagna. Overall, nice meal, but not my favorite place while visiting Firenze. read more

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I ordered bread soup (ribolito), which was one of the specials. It was perfect. Also I had an arugula salad with tomatoes, grana and pine nuts that was very good. Reasonable prices and great service. read more

We went here once at lunch while visiting Florence for 5 days. In retrospect, I wish we had gone back here a few more times. The foods, the services, and the peaceful outdoor tables are so much more charming on this side of the Arno river than the other side. This restaurant is located in Ottrano where local dined out away from the crowd that visit the Duomo and the Accademia. It's only 15 mins walk across the river and it's well worth it. read more

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Overall: this was a nice find for a few hungry tourists! We did not have a reservation but were seated outside fairly quickly. The service was good and quicker than most European places with lots of options for food. Food: We had the bruschetta, linguine with clams, and a wild boar ragù pasta. We ended the meal with a latte. - bruschetta: not bad, but we've had better. It was still refreshing though on a hot day. - linguine with clams: exactly what I wanted and a perfect portion! I didn't know that squid inn would be included in the dish, so that was a fun surprise as I swirled my pasta around in the dish. - wild boar ragù pasta: listed on their weekly lunch special menu, we were extremely impressed. It was light and tasty with the perfect amount on the plate. read more

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We grabbed lunch here when we were in town since it was nearby to our hotel. We had two aperol spritzes and I ordered the sausage pasta, my friend a sandwich. The kitchen must have been on lunch break because a ton of people were seated but no orders were coming out. Once they started back up and food was flowing things were good. I wouldn't write home over this pasta dish, I mean I make some unbelievable Tuscan pastas and meals at home so a pasta winning me over usually needs to be something that I don't dabble with quite often (like a carbonara). My dish was flavorful and I enjoyed it. My friend seemed to like his sandwich, and brought half to go. If I had to take my pick over Gusta Osteria or Gusta Pizza, Gusta Pizza wins because I am obsessed with pizza but this was a fine lunch spot if you're looking to relax in the area for a bit. read more

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Excellent Food, and warm ambiance. Have spent 2 weeks in Italy this was hands down the best spaghetti and meatball I have had. The ragu with boar was tender and flavorful! read more

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Everything on the menu is delicious! Fresh and flavorful! Service is always friendly and efficient, even when it is busy! read more

Gustaosteria - Chocolate cake - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

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The wait staff was yelling tourist go home. Super rude a no way to run a business. We followed their suggestion and went next door.

Visited Venice, Chinque Terre, Lake Como, Naples, Sienna, & Rome and this was BY FAR the best pasta we had. Had a lot of hit-or-miss food while in Italy, but I'd absolutely come back here when in Florence. read more

Solid spot! Right in the center of all the fun. The food is very fresh and tasty. My favorite had to be the meatball it was amazzzing! I got the Lasagna, my friend got a meat sauce pasta, and a clam pasta! Everything was great! read more

Gustaosteria - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

I came back here twice because it was so good! The pesto pasta was phenomenal, as well as the eggplant Parmesan. Even on a Saturday night, our group of 6 was able to be seated immediately which was great. Great location too! read more

Gustaosteria - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

The food was awesome. The staff was super helpful and kind. The ambience was chill and not too loud. We loved it!

Very fresh and unique menu, I thoroughly enjoyed everything. Restaurant was slammed busy, staff did the best they could to serve us which they did very quickly. The meal filled me up, they don't skimp on portion size. Kudos, overall a great experience. read more

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The food here was pretty basic. It could be that I misordered since I thought I was getting a dish I ordered somewhere else the day before. But the couple next to us also didn't seem too enthused by their meal either. Just a reminder that Tuscan food is different from what you think about typical Italian food. The service was good though. Limited indoor seating but a great view of the church. Note: Came back another day for drinks and they turned us away bc they don't do drinks only. You must order lunch. Not sure if that's custom or not. read more

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This is the best, most low-key restaurant in Florence's the employees are so kind and the food is always incredible. I have never been disappointed here. If you come to Florence, eat here! Gustapizza and Gustabar are also great too - the service is unbeatable!! read more

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I've been in Florence for 4 days now. I've probably eaten at 12 different places. Gustaosteria is by far my favorite place. The service is incredible. I have had dinner there two nights in a row. The staff is so friendly and helpful. The owner (or possibly manager) has been so great. Both nights he's given us flutes of Prosecco to enjoy while we waited for our table. And tonight at the end of our dinner, he gave us shots of lemonchello. I've been working in the service industry for the past 15 years and I just have to say, they know how to treat customers at this location. Now let's talk about the food. I'm a vegetarian who loves to eat. This place is freaking ridiculous. Tonight I had the spaghetti con Pomodoro e basilico and it is the best spaghetti I've ever had in my life. I also had the ribollita alla fiorentine, a local delicacy. It was to die for. My wife had the vegetarian lasagna, I tasted some, so freaking good. This is the spot. Go there now. Don't walk. Run. read more

The restaurant we were originally supposed to dine in was closed for the day and after frantically running around in starvation mode and still not trying to settle for lesser quality, we decided on this little restaurant tucked in a streets corner. This restaurant specializes in Tuscan cuisine which offers more meats and soups than pastas. My friend opted for the famous Florentine steak and a Greek salad and I went with a dish offering a giant meatball along with a Greek salad. Another friend had lasagna. I think my food ranked worst on the food-o-meter. The meatball was just not appetizing. Tasted like I was eating one big hotdog. The Greek salad was pretty basic but the olive oil and red pepper oil brought out the taste. My friends enjoyed their steak immensely and the lasagna. I wish I had not ordered the meatball after tasting their juicy steak but twas too late. At least, the gelato run later on made up for my awful experience. read more

Gustaosteria - Looks can be deceiving.The only dish which didn't taste good :( giant meatball. - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

It will be a very nice experience to have a dinner at Gustaosteria . I ordered a Spirito Burger and penna. The burger is extremely amazing, also the atmosphere is really nice. I will definitely go to Gustaostria again. read more

Gustaosteria - Spirito burger and cheese burger - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

Finally decided to try this place today after passing by it so many times! You can either sit down or take-away from Gustapanino, but I decided to have my panini to-go. You have a choice of a focaccia or piadina type panini; I went for the focaccia style today. They have different types of bread & I went for the pesto; GO for the pesto! This place is the only one I know with that kind of bread offered for a sandwich. There's a menu where you can select what you want in your sandwich for between 3-4 euros (so worth it) and they toast it right in front of you. I got the sandwich with the spicy salami, eggplant, provolone cheese for 3 euro and it was SO yummy for the price and what you get. If you want any extra ingredients, they charge 1 euro for each one. I would definitely recommend coming here if you want a snack-like panini for cheap. I wouldn't come here everyday, but it's worth checking out. read more

Gustaosteria - Focaccia! Pesto is a must! - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

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Pasta was delicious and one of the regulars recommended the tagliata and it did not disappoint. The meat was so tender, it was the best steak I had in Florence. Dessert was tiramisu and it also was one of the best, with chocolate pieces inside. Overall, top notch. read more

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This was hands down the best place we ate on our trip to Florence and we recommend to everyone. I wish we had found it earlier because we would have been back multiple times. read more

The atmosphere is great. It's right outside of a church front. Service is okay, but the food makes up for it. The food is also well priced as well as the bottle of wines. read more

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Quick service. Good food. Famous meatball lived up to hype. Salad was surprising excellent.

Showed up starving after a long and got travel day and this place did not disappoint! Amazing food, really large portions as well - they must be used to Americans here. The meatballs were a huge hit and the rocket salad with giant slices of Parmesan was amazing. Wait staff was super helpful and friendly, highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Florence. read more

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I really wish I could give this place 4.5 stars. While studying in Florence I had meal vouchers for here, so while I can't talk about the pricing, I can say the food is great. You can tell the pasta is fresh and made daily and all other dishes are tasty as well. They also have quite the selection of desserts and coffee, and the staff is friendly and helpful. read more

Gustaosteria - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

What I would give to have a Gusta Panini right now! Panini: Fresh, local, and delicious! My favorite was the salame con pecorino & pesto. The salame is so fresh, thick, and way better than the "salami" we have in the U.S. Pecorino is a hard cheese made from sheep's milk. It was one of my favorite cheeses to get on my panino, but I will admit I wasn't sure if I liked it at first. This is a family owned restaurant. They actually own two other restaurants right around the corner, Gusta Pizza and Gusta Osteria. Great food and very friendly people! Have a panino for me if you are visiting! read more

Gustaosteria - Salame and pecorino panino -- delish! - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

This was one of my favorite meals in Florence. The atmosphere was adorable and it was quiet and not full of tourists. Everything was great and prices were very good, even for wine. My ravioli was the best I have ever had. read more

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Outstanding lunch today. Quiet with many locals away from the heavy tourist area. Great atmosphere in a warm little piazza. The egg plant appetizer with Buffalo Mozzarella was amazing. As was the pasta! Nice glasses of Classico made ur a wonderful meal. read more

A-OK. It's a strong 3- maybe even a 4 some days. Get a panini and a glass of wine, go sit on the steps of the church in the square, and reflect on how civilized Italy can be at times (and how stupid container laws in 'freedom loving' America truly are). When done, place sandwich wrapper in garbage can and return your glass to the restaurant. Continue with day or go get an espresso. This is just a simple sandwich shop with decent prices that will make your panini to order. All the 5-star reviews are mostly study abroad students excited (understandably) to be in Florence and declaring everything is "OMG best ever!" to everything (it's new and exciting I know, but I'm old and grumpy and wish I was 20 again doing a semester in Italy). So stop here for lunch. It's good and it will make you happy. You might even exclaim 'OMG best sandwich ever!' read more

Second time back here, and I am obsessed with this cheese plate. On the first time, my friend and I came upon it unexpectedly. We actually wanted to go to Gusta Pizza, but did not realize that they were closed for siesta until 7 pm-ish. A worker recommended us to go to their osteria branch around the corner. They were thankfully open, but they only offered appetizers at that time. I ordered a salad with prosciutto crudo and mozzarella, and got the cheese plate with honey and focacce to share. The selection of cheeses was pretty good. In addition to the honey, there was also a candied onion sauce on the side. Mixed with some of the cheeses, it was like an explosion my mouth!! I can't say for the first or second courses, but the appetizers were great! read more

Gustaosteria - Cheese plate with honey and focacce - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

The bistecca Florentina, the lasagna, and the house wine are simply amazing! This is a must-stop in Florence. read more

Gustaosteria - The welcoming people at Gusta - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

The bread they gave us was completely stale. What a sin in a country like Italy to serve bad table bread! The condition of the bathroom was one of the worst I saw on my trip. There was no soap. I thought the gnocchi I ordered was good and the servers were friendly on my visit. read more

I dig this place. Piazza Santo Spirito has something going for it, and this is definitely part of that feel. Great sandwiches, plenty of options, good ingredients, and a massive, fatty sandwich at the end of it all. They can get a little impatient if you're trying to order in Italian, but show up a few times and they begin to take an interest in you. The good: awesome sammies. The bad: yes, you're about to pay 8 Euro for a sandwich. Pro tip: if you look American and speak Italian, listen to what they're saying. It usually involves you. :) read more

The best thing about this place is its location on the lovely Piazza Santo Spirito. It wasn't our first choice but everything was very crowded (even on a Sunday night) and we were happy to be able to sit outside and enjoy the mild weather. Our two waiters were very enthusiastic (Italian way) and friendly. We first ordered nice red wine with antipasti. These latter were good but not the best I had had so far in Florence. My main dish was a risotto with asparagus and shrimps. Also good but I tried my sister's gnocchi and I was a bit jealous because it was much more tasty!! We finished with tiramisu, creme brulé and chocolate fondant, that were delicious. We spend a great evening in general! read more

Gustaosteria - Risotto asparagus and scampi - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

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One of my favorite places to eat for lunch! The food is delicious and affordable, and the staff is very friendly! Positives: Their sandwiches are delicious! They have a wide variety to choose from, all for very good prices. The location is not as crowded as many other places in Florence, so you avoid a lot of waiting and there are not as many tourists. Negative: Their selection of take-away sandwiches is very limited (only a cheeseburger or a chicken sandwich), but both choices are very tasty! I also recommend their sister restaurant, Gusta Pizza, and although I have yet to try Gusta Osteria I would assume it is delicious as well! read more

A nice non-descript cafe a few minutes walk from the Pitti Palace. There were a few nice little cafes in this area but this cafe is on a street that is quieter than being on the main drag across from Pitti. Usual cafe fare as well; we had antipasto, chicken liver pate, and the pecorino and walnut salad. read more

Gustaosteria - Walnut and pecorino salad - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

I really don't get what all the hype is about Gustapanino. It's a simple sandwich, not much else to it. Granted I'm a vegetarian but my carnivorous foodie extraordinaire wasn't wow'ed by his sandwich either. I would opt for Gustopizza around the corner instead for nearly the same price. read more

Gustaosteria - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

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Came here on Friday night around 730 pm. Actually wanted to go next door to casalinga but did not have a reservation so was turned away. Gusta was not too crowded and were quickly able to be seated on the patio for 4 people. The ambience was nice and service adequate. We tried the gusto meatball and ravioli with lamb ragu. The meatball was 1 large meatball and was surprisingly moist and tender. The meat sauce on top of it was flavorful and delicious. The lamb ragu and ravioli was not anything too special. One downside is that the minimum for credit card is 30 Euro. Overall decent food but not outstanding. read more

Gustaosteria - Ravioli with lamb ragu - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

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Pleasant, crowded trattoria with very reasonable prices. Overly hot indoors in the summer, try to sit outside. Located just across from Santo Spirito church off the lively square. The meatball was excellent, as was the pasta with boar. A terrific meal by US standards, but not above mediocre by Florence standards. read more