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.

Dinner was one if the absolute best dinner we have ever had. The steak was so tender and flavorful,…read morethe best we have ever had. The ambience is lovely, the staff are fantastic. Wonderful dinning experience- highly recommend. This was our favorite meal in Italy.

Great place for lunch or dinner on the hillside which is about 5 degrees cooler than the city…read morecenter. You should go here for the overall great food, service and location. Everything on their menu is great from the seafood, steaks, pizza, dolce to prosecco. All very good and of mid tier pricing. The service was fast and very accommodating. One thing you may want to know is that although there is great parking, accessibility for handicap maybe a challenge walking through the gravel and also the restaurant is quite small. I would definitely come here again to escape the city crowds and heat during the summer in the Florence Pros: Food is excellent for price range Service is perfect Location if you are looking to be on the hillside is nice There is parking Pretty sure they spray for mosquitos Cons Seats could be a bit more comfortable Accessibility for handicap could be improved

The first time I came here was while studying abroad in 2017. The food was the highlight of my trip…read moreto Florence. Truffle in the fries were truffle-y but not heavy like in the states. Pasta was al dente to perfection. It left a great footprint on my memory. The second time coming was today. 9 years later. Thousand more Yelp reviews under this restaurant's belt. Sometimes it's true they say don't try to relive nostalgia. In some ways I'd agree. It was much busier this time but we were able to be seated & served promptly. The food didn't hit as hard but the fries stayed the winner. Thank you Za Za

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.

Great food and atmosphere. Other reviewers mentioned that the place seems to be family-run by four…read morebrothers and that looks like it is still the case. We were able to roll up without a reservation and only waited about 30 minutes total. Guy working the reservations/walk-ins gave us free prosecco while we waited. Food was fantastic, they clearly care very much about the quality of their ingredients and the presentation of the dish. Great hole-in-the-wall place and they have a clear passion for good music too as they would turn up the songs that they particularly liked. Place was a whole vibe. Highly recommend.

This place is absolutely amazing! The vibes are the first thing you'll notice. Great Wall art,…read moremusic, etc. Then there is the food which is incredible. We tried 4 out of the 5 pastas and all of them were excellent. The flower zucchini pasta is a must get. LOVED the caprese salad, so fresh and yummy. The parm on zucchini salad was perfection.