If you're looking for something other than pizza and pasta in Florence, THIS is the spot!read more

This is European fast food at its finest! Istanbul Döner Kebab offers generously-sized wraps of…read morebeef or chicken shaved from rotating spits, paired with vegetables like lettuce, tomato, onion, cabbage, and jalapeño along with French fries and different kinds of sauces including a spicy chili paste and garlic yogurt sauce, all wrapped in a chewy tortilla-like flatbread. Located near Florence's attractions in the city center, this restaurant provides a nice respite for tourists and locals looking for a quick bite--the tasty food came at an amazing value, though the service seemed a bit standoffish.

Was looking for a change-of-pace from consecutive days of Italian cuisine. Had a sneaking…read moresuspicion that Greek food might be better in Italy than it is in the States, and I was spot on. Super nice staff greeted us when we walked in, and the interior looks small but inviting. We ended up ordering carryout (or, "takeaway," as they say here), and the food was a pleasant surprise. The Greek salad doesn't have lettuce, but the tomatoes, feta, capers, olives, onions, etc. are very fresh and delicious. The tsatsiki is creamy and tart, and is a a excellent complement to the Greek chicken souvlaki. And...the souvlaki is so flavorful and so fresh, that it was a unanimous hit. If you are in the mood for something other than pasta, give this place a try!

My daughter and I had our favorite meal in Florence here. The food was so delicious - we had the…read morebaked eggplant with caramelized onions, tomatoes, and feta and chicken skewers with tzatziki, salad, and roasted potatoes. The eggplant dish was the best I've ever had in my life - and I'm 54. The service was excellent and our friendly, helpful waitress was fluent in English and generous in answering our questions. The front of the restaurant has a countertop and is brightly lit, but the main seating patio in the back is quiet, pleasantly dark, and small but roomy (there is plenty of space between the tables which we found was not often the case in crowded Florence). I highly recommend this hidden gem!

Very tasty and affordable lunch or dinner option! I was inspired by my friend's sutzukaki pita…read more(beef meatballs) and ordered the same, with the beets tzatziki and spicy hummus. It was made to order and took maybe 7 minutes. I had planned to eat it at our Airbnb but ended up finishing it on the walk back! Each time we went the cook was different, guessing they're husband-and-wife team, both friendly and courteous.

Honestly, Italian food is why we came here to Italy but this was the exact break we needed. Not…read moreonly was the food AMAZING, light(er) and flavorful, the guy cooking up the dishes was charming, helpful and so nice. Truly the best meal to switch things up. Grateful it was so close to our stay, but even more appreciative of the service and quality of the meal! 10/10 would recommend!

We were part of a group of 20 and had a nice lunch here. They brought large pizzas to share of our…read morechoosing, so we got three: a margherita, a mushroom with salami and onion, and a veggies pizza. They also brought us salad and dessert. The food was great however I'm not an Italian food expert, so I can't tell you if it's authentic or not. However the wine came from 13 miles away.

Pizzas are amazing here…read more We were part of a tour group that stopped in for pizza lunch. Salad was included and the portion was large and olive oil and balsamic was really good. Margarita pizza was amazing. Tomato sauce was extra delicious on all their pizzas. Ham and mushrooms next, then Veggies. All were excellent. The service for our large group was done with perfection. The restaurant is extremely large with great rest rooms and amazing desserts. Worth a stop

We made reservations at Osteria Pastella knowing it was a popular spot, and the whole experience…read morefelt like stepping into a well-run little performance. Everyone lines up outside, and once the doors open, the entire restaurant is seated at the same time. It's unusual, but somehow fun -- like the curtain lifting on dinner. We were greeted with a welcome drink, which set the tone perfectly before the main event: the famous cheese-wheel pasta. They prepared it right in front of me, swirling the hot pasta through a giant wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano until it turned silky and glossy. Then came the fresh truffle -- and I mean fresh. Easily the most fragrant, delicate truffle I've ever had in my life. Absolute heaven. For dessert, their tiramisu wasn't the classic layered version; it was more of a deconstructed, airy éclair-style creation that still delivered all the right flavors. We finished with limoncello, a bright little goodbye that wrapped the whole experience in a perfect bow. Yes, Osteria Pastella is a bit of a tourist vibe -- but the food does not miss. The quality, the flavors, and the whole tableside ritual made this one of our most memorable meals in Florence. I'd recommend it without hesitation.

A really great dining experience. Booked weeks in advance and for our time a lot 7-9pm, people were…read morelined up 10 minutes early to be let in. They brought us all in as a group (checking reso names) and sat us at individually tables. Then the "show" began with welcome prosecco, wine orders, etc. We got the squid and pork screwers as a starter and thought the flavors were just okay. The complimentary cheese bread ball and regular bread was super tasty. For mains, we got the truffle pasta (with the famous cheese wheel) which was fun to watch. The pasta itself was very solid, but not best ever. Also got the beef/boar pasta and it was better than the truffle pasta in my opinion and cheaper. The deconstructed tiramisu was yummy. Overall a good dinner with good service and pretty good food! An easy spot to recommend to others!

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Easily the best meal of my life. What a wonderful…read morediscovery of this 2 Michelin-star treasure on a Florentine side street. The calamari was light, airy and unlike I'd ever had. The seared tuna melted in my mouth. My husband's salmon was incredible. We shared a bottle of rose and followed it all with the pistachio tiramisu and millefoglie with chantily crème. Absolutely incredible, and wonderful service, too. We went on a Tuesday night and largely had the place to ourselves. I would absolutely recommend and if I am ever in Florence again, you'll find me there at dinner time.

The best meal we had in Firenze. We arrived at 7 PM and they were gracious about seating us. The…read morefood was delicious fresh, the kind of seafood that you wish you could have every day we had a cuddle fish appetizer that was wonderful the spaghetti al dente with clams was wonderful. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Wonderful food with outstanding service! We are looking forward to visiting again soon!read more

If you get tired of Italian food. Try this place, great food and the service staff are very…read moreattentive and friendly. Menu includes all the Greek classics. Indoor and outdoor dining is available. Good selection of wine and beer.

Excellent food, friendly staff, and a great atmosphere. Everything was fresh and flavorful…read more Definitely one of the best dining experiences I've had recently." As a Persian , I was surprised.

Found the cutest Persian restaurant in Florence! This place gets packed easily so go close to open…read moretime or make reservations ahead of time. Plenty of seating for small groups but didn't see much for larger groups. They have menus in both English and Italian to help with ordering. The staff is friendly but it does get packed so expect a slow ish service. All the food we ordered was AMAZING! Super juicy, flavorful and authentic food. I would def come back when in Florence.

This was the best food in Italy. It was clean, friendly and the food was amazing. We had such a…read moregreat time I forgot my purse. I got it back the next day everything intact. So these guys are honest good people that make amazing food. Literally Chef's kiss

This is a great bistro that served Tuscan food in a new and…read morewonderful style. Everything from the service, food and dessert was amazing! Their wild boar stew with prunes, chestnuts, fried polenta and rosemary is amazing. Dinner for four people was 100€ and included entrees, wine, one shared dessert and complimentary limoncello.

The Florentine steak was very good and the burrata with pesto was delicious! It was a perfect…read morenight with wonderful service, except that the waiter tried to upsell us wine. The waiter didn't like my initial pick, attempted to talk us into a different one at twice the price by giving us a taste--after we agreed he then attempted to substitute another bottle that was 100 euros a bottle. I caught it and they were very pleasant about it, but something to beware of. Despite all of that, I'd return--we had a great night.

Chaotic, family run, can't miss opportunity for good food in a relaxed environment even if a bit…read moreloud. Must get a reservation.