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    I' Brindellone

    4.7 (65 reviews)
    ModerateTuscan
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:30 PM

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    Steak
    Joe G.

    One of the best steaks I have ever had however definitely on the more rare side of medium rare. Still amazing would have again in a heart beat. The pasta was also very good probably the best pasta I have had on this trip to Italy. With that said it was different than what was ordered, we ordered pasta with fresh tomato and instead was given the one with truffles of course it was also twice as much and after the waitress brought it didn't show up to our table for several minutes not giving us a chance to switch it. Lastly the salad very disappointing literally just spring mix, oh the waitress also forgot about it completely as it was only brought after our steak and pasta when we asked where our salad was. Also we didn't have a reservation but was let in thankfully. None the less still worth going just make sure to get there early and try to make a reservation!

    Dessert - biscotti and a liqueur
    Ann L.

    We were staying in an apartment across the street and our local host recommended I'Brindellone for a classic Florentine steak experience. Definitely make a reservation! If you don't have one you will only get in if someone no shows. I walked over to make a reservation and there were not many tables left during the days we were staying there in late September, but we did get a table a few days out. First seating is at 7:30 and they recommended we arrive at 7:15/7:20. People line up starting around 7. The process appears to repeat for 9:00 and 10:30 seatings. We ordered a 1.5kg steak for the three of us and thought we'd never finish, but we did it! The weight does include a bone so it's not as crazy as it sounded when we ordered it. The steak was so tender and flavorful! Heads up they do serve it very rare. It was delicious this way but it might be out of he comfort zone for some. We also enjoyed the Tuscan beans, zucchini blossoms, tomatoes and mozzarella and house chianti wine. Somehow we had room for dessert and enjoyed a biscotti like cookie with a liqueur to dip them in. Atmosphere is casual and has a somewhat rustic feel. Service was great and they have quite the system going here to keep things moving without making guests feel rushed. Definitely a great place to go for amazing Florentine steak!

    Beautiful florentine steak and fried squash.
    Lisa B.

    Visited l'Brindellone on the recommendation of a tour guide. It was absolutely fantastic, I cannot say enough good things. We arrive just after they opened ~7:20p, evidently this is a restaurant that typically requires a reservation, but they were able to seat us sharing a table with another couple who also didn't have a reservation. I was initially hesitant about this but the table was quite large and it was not a problem at all. We ordered the pasta of the day (egg noodles with rabbit), the floretine steak (our reason for choosing this restaurant), and their vegetable of the day- which was described as a fried squash. Our waiter also brought us a plate of their white beans in red sauce to try. I also ordered a glass of their basic Chianti. This dinner was beyond my wildest imagination - everything was perfectly spiced and cooked - our steak was basically just seared, so very very red in the middle and incredibly tender - and HUGE - did I mention that? The steak was definitely a 2 person endeavor - it filled an entire serving platter! The thing I was most surprised about was the beans - I am NOT a bean fan and would never have ordered them, but these beans were REALLY good - I started with a small taste and ended up going back for multiple additional spoonfuls. Our waiter said the restaurant is quite famous for their beans, and after trying I can see why. And I can't forget the squash - literally every bite of this meal was an experience. At the end of dinner our waiter also brought us a limoncello - a perfect end to a perfect meal. I am so glad we were able to get into this restaurant. Lastly, I want to acknowledge the kindness of the staff at the restaurant- I mentioned earlier that the waiter brought us both the beans and limoncello to try - he did not charge us for this and in addition was just generally very kind despite us obviously being tourists with little Italian language skills. I felt they really took care of us, with much more attention than generally is given in other Italian restaurants we've visited. We had a wonderful dinner and I want to recommend l'Brindellone to EVERYONE!

    Ribollita
    Beppe C.

    Returning to I'Brindellone was in the back of my mind for a number of years. I first visited this restaurant 5 or 6 years ago on the recommendation of a friend whose family is also full of butchers. He said THIS is the place to try the traditional steak of Florence (Bistecca alla Fiorentina) and he wasn't wrong. Since my first visit I have been waiting for an opportunity to return and that came recently. We had a big lunch, so I tried to focus only on the Steak. We had Ribollita and Tuscan dumplings for our starting course. The Ribollita, a Tuscan bread soup, was delicious and had smaller chunks of bread and vegetables than other restaurants, which was welcome and made for a better mix of flavors in each spoonful. The waiter helpfully topped it at the table with olive oil and it made for a delicious start to the evening. The Tuscan dumplings were delicious, but admittedly a little hard to describe. Large, crunchy dumplings that seemed like they may have been fried but weren't oily at all, so I can't be certain they aren't baked. I loved the salty flavor, but I saw other people dipping them in some type of sauce, so I'm not certain if I missed something. Either way, a delicious surprise. The steaks were worth the wait. They were cooked and salted perfectly. Crunchy with the grill flavor on the outside and bloody on the inside. Just that way it was meant to be. Since I was still full from lunch, I got the smaller cut on the helpful waiter's recommendation, but I feel confident on my next visit the larger cut will be mine. We also had a side of white beans that were stewed in tomato sauce, which may have been the first time for both of us, and something I will need to try at home because they were delicious. We didn't get dessert because there was no room left, but we will next time, and there will be a next time!

    Spinach
    Nicolas L.

    If you are going to eat at one place in Florence, you need to make it I'brindellone. You will need to make reservations as this restaurant is always booked with no room for walk-ins. I had to make a reservation for my wife and I about a month in advance. They do not have an option to reserve online so I had the hotel we were staying at make reservations on our behalf. We started our dinner with a Pasta with Rabbit (the pasta of the day). This flavorful dish consisted of thick savory noodles mixed with tender gamey rabbit and a hint for fresh tomato. Next came the star of the dinner, and what I'brindellone is primarily know for, the Thick Florentine T-Bone Steak. A mouthwatering fresh smokey aroma filled the table when we received the dish. The steak was juicy, tender and cooked a perfect medium rare. The outside was lightly charred with a hint of saltiness and some caramelized fat on the outside. This steak was massive and could easily feed four people. We also ordered a side of Spinach which was creamy with a nice touch of olive oil. After a phenomenal dinner, we couldn't skip dessert. We ordered the Mascarpone which was super creamy and custard like. Overall, I'brindellone is the type of restaurant you go out of your way to visit.

    Rabbit pasta
    Liya P.

    WOW. Just wow... This spot was recommended by our B&B host and we were just blown away. We ordered the following: Variety of cured meats Pasta of the day (rabbit meat sauce) Truffle pasta Peposo Mascarpone dessert First, with the cured meats, they must have an amazing source because their meats tasted better than any others we had in town, especially the prosciutto, which makes American prosciutto seem tasteless and bland. The two pastas were what really floored us. They were cooked perfectly al dente and so delicious that I was slowly savoring each bite, not wanting the meal to end. All this plus about 3/4 liter of their house wine for just €60. What a steal for one of the best meals I've had in a long time.

    Remains of Veal Steak
    Robert S.

    We had a wonderful meal and experience at l'Brindellone! The Veal Steak was outstanding. The house wine was some of the best we've had. They were very accommodating to Americans.

    Samantha G.

    The food was sooooo delicious and our waiter was super helpful and kind. If I'm ever back in Florence, I'm going back to l' Brindellone for sure

    Lin Z.

    After a day of walking and touring the magnificent Palazzo Pitti and more walking around the beautiful Piazzale Michelangelo, my family was hot & tired and praying to our food gods that I Brindellone (which I had on my "list" of hopeful restaurants) might be able to fit us without a res. We arrived when it had not yet opened for dinner, and YAY we were the first in line and able to snag a table that opened when there was a no-show. This a small place and you may be sitting communally, but none of that matters and you may even make some friends. The food is so reasonably priced and all house made. Very few tourists (besides us). So the evening just kept getting better and better with each forkful. We started with their crostini (with fabulous chicken liver pate), tuscan sliced meats (prosciutto etc.), "fried italian dumplings" and a beautiful caprese with the freshest bufala mozzarella. Except for the "fried dumplings" which were basically bland fried dough (and could easily be skipped --note these are NOT on the Italian menu), all were fabulous. My taglierini al tartufo (pasta with shaved truffles) was outstanding. Or other dishes were fried calves brain (adventurous eaters), gnocchi and a slow-cooked tuscan pot roast. The icing on our perfect dinner was complementary vin santo and cantucci. Make a reservation or be first in line when they open!!

    Truffle pasta
    Stacey C.

    This place came highly recommended so we had to try it when we visited Florence. Note - due to increase in popularity, I would strongly recommend you make a reservation. There are only 2 seatings each night and 12 tables total. They speak decent enough English but you can also ask the concierge at your hotel to make one for you. l'Brindellone is known for their Florentine steak so definitely order it. The smallest size is 1.2kg (2.6lbs) which is a massive amount of steak for two people to share. Along with the steak we ordered the truffle pasta which was to die for. I love Italian pasta, it's so simple but stunning in its simplicity. The pasta was perfectly al dente and seasoned only with some olive oil, pepper, and truffles. You know it's good when the pasta is that simple but tastes amazing. The steak was good but not great. Having been to Peter Luger's in NY, I would say this steak was mediocre. The cut was kind of tough and while the edges and parts close to the bone were delicious, I wasn't that impressed with the rest. The plate it came on wasn't heated so the steak also lost its heat quickly.

    Exterior
    Ken C.

    Fantastic menu from a quality restaurant surprisingly not eager for tourists (which was nice). Amazing food at an excellent bargain. Florentine steak. Wonderful pasta with truffle shavings. Of course a great house vino russo. Helps if you speak some Italian.

    Creme brûlée
    Wendy L.

    Dinner at I'brindellone. Another restaurant in Florence reknowned for their steak, especially their fiorentina. Except the location might be incoveniece for some as it is on the other side of the river, away from the more touristy side. I suggest saving this restaurant on the day you're planning to visit Piazzala Michelangelo or Pitti Palace for conveniency. The restaurant was very simply decorated, located on a quiet street of Florence. Just simple cream walls with photos of Italy, lined with some wine bottles on top and a few solid dark walnut wooden tables for seating. The place filled up pretty quick too so highly recommend making a reservation. Affettati misti e crostini This was a lovely mix of fresh cured prosciutto and some other hams. They were all very lean, retained some moisture, not too salty and beautifully tender. The crostini were two pieces of crispy bread, one spread with liver pate and the other sausage pate. All very deliciously smooth, moist and rich in flavour. Taglierini al tartufo This dish reminded me how much I love truffles. It was truly delicious. Fresh al dente pasta with only a small amount of cream just enough to coat it and allowing the fresh shaved truffles give the rest of the flavour. Just couldn't get enough of it and the portion was generous. Trippa alla fiorentina This was a little more offaly than previous additions I've had but I still liked it a lot. The tripe were braised till tender and soft. The tomato sauce was complex and fragrant making it lovely to enjoy with the complimentary bread. Not an expert on this dish, but I found it enjoyable. Filetto The highlight of the evening being one of the juiciest fillet I've had. I'm not used to fillet carrying so much flavour hut these really did, just as much as a rib eye. They were incredibly succulent and tender. Served normally as medium rare. The edges were cooked a bit too much drying out the edges but the rest was fine. A delicious steak overall Spinach Lovely boiled spinach just to lighten the meat load. These were seasoned perfectly, fresh, sweet and juicy. Artichoke fritto These were incredibly tasty being very similar to tempura batter. The texture was crispy and light. Greaseless too. Highly recommended. Creme brûlée One of the the nicest ones I've had. It was coated with caramel, thin and crisp, breaking away into a velvety thick custard that was perfectly sweet and creamy. Loved it! Mascarpone cheese This was very similar to tiramisu which is also made out of mascarpone cheese but without the savoiardi biscuits in between. It was lovely, creamy and not too sweet. The cocoa powder shavings made it slightly richer and added some indulgence to it. Being so light in consistency I demolished it within an instant. Overall I very much enjoyed I'brindellone. Staff were pleasant, enthusiastic and passionate about their food. They gave us good recommendations and presented the raw steak to us before cooking it. It lacked a little charm in the plain decor but the quality of food made up for it. Wish it wasn't such a pain to get back to our hostel in the other side of the river at around 10pm.

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    Service was wonderful. Variety of food choices was fantastic. Could not get enough of the house white!

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    Fantastic authentic delicious meal at very reasonable prices. Awesome! Highly recommended.

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    WOW! Service is awesome so welcoming and take their recommendations! Family style seating everything we ate was awesome!

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    Would give 10 stars if possible. Had to meet the chef it was that good. Order all of the courses.

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    Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco - Steak Florentine

    Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco

    4.6(377 reviews)
    0.6 kmPalazzo Pitti
    €€

    Had an amazing experience at the restaurant. Came as a walk in on a Saturday night and was promptly…read moresat. It was busy but they def fill seats. The ambiance is cute and quaint. It's almost like the restaurant is positioned in a cave but it feels homey. Ample light to make it feel intimate and comfortable. The services was good and the wine and food were outta this world. All recommendations were great but would suggest the wild boar ragu and t bone steak. Would def be back when visiting Florence and highly recommend to others visiting.

    Wow, what a special place…read more Set inside a 14th-century tower near the Ponte Vecchio in Florence, this restaurant delivers an unforgettable dining experience from the moment you walk in. The atmosphere alone is worth a visit, but the food is what truly makes it exceptional. We ordered the ravioli, pappardelle with wild boar ragù, the Florentine steak, a mixed salad, affogato, and fresh strawberries with mascarpone cream. To drink, we shared a small carafe of red wine and a Pinot Grigio. Everything was spectacular. The Florentine steak was easily the best--and largest--I have ever had. Perfectly cooked, incredibly flavorful, and remarkably tender, it was the highlight of an already outstanding meal. The pappardelle with boar ragù was rich, hearty, and deeply satisfying, while the ravioli was beautifully prepared and full of flavor. Every dish felt authentic, carefully executed, and memorable. The wine was another pleasant surprise. Both selections were excellent and very reasonably priced, making the meal feel like an even better value. Our waiter was friendly, attentive, and incredibly helpful. He patiently answered questions, explained the menu, and guided us toward some fantastic choices. Although we thought we were too full for dessert, we're very glad we changed our minds. The affogato was fantastic, and the strawberries with mascarpone cream were absolutely delicious. One of the highlights of the evening was watching our four-year-old happily clutching two spoons and enthusiastically scooping fresh strawberries and mascarpone into his mouth. It was one of those memorable family travel moments that you don't forget. A terrific meal, a unique historic setting, excellent service, and a wonderful atmosphere. This was one of our favorite dining experiences in Florence, and I highly recommend it.

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    Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco - 6pm (1st seating upon opening was only reservation I could secure)

    6pm (1st seating upon opening was only reservation I could secure)

    Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco - Pappardelle with wild boar ragu

    Pappardelle with wild boar ragu

    Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco - Delicious Vermentino wine

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    Delicious Vermentino wine

    Trattoria Boboli

    Trattoria Boboli

    4.3(64 reviews)
    0.6 kmPalazzo Pitti
    €€

    Great place! Food portions are generous. Food was delicious. You can add truffle to any dish for 10…read moreeuros. Husbands steak was super tender and better than any others we have had around Rome and Florence. Friendly service, good AC, big, clean bathroom. Would recommend.

    I booked this restaurant through Google and arrived early for my 7:30 reservation, expecting the…read morecozy, atmospheric trattoria shown in the photos -- the one I had reserved. Instead, without even asking for my name or checking my reservation, a young host walked me out the door and across the street into a completely different dining area. The room I was placed in looked nothing like what was advertised: it was brightly lit, with paper napkins, cheap silverware, and visibly dirty walls. The whole place felt like a low-end lunch diner -- not a charming Florentine restaurant. They were blasting Highway to the Danger Zone and I Wanna Dance with Somebody while the main restaurant -- the one I thought I had booked -- played soft Italian music that actually fit the fine dining experience. The contrast was insulting. I was dressed in an upscale outfit appropriate for a refined dinner, yet I was treated as though I didn't belong. It felt discriminatory and dismissive. To make matters worse, at the end they tried to pressure me into tipping on the card machine -- in Italy, where tipping isn't even customary. The entire experience felt like a bait-and-switch, and I left feeling disrespected, singled out, and completely disappointed.

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    Trattoria Boboli - Another view of the restaurant

    Another view of the restaurant

    Trattoria Boboli - Tuscan bread

    Tuscan bread

    Trattoria Boboli

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    Osteria Santo Spirito - Aglio e olio

    Osteria Santo Spirito

    4.3(368 reviews)
    0.4 kmPalazzo Pitti
    €€

    oh my god...hands down the BEST pasta I've had so far during this trip…read more Truffle gnocchi (1000000/10): I'm going to be dreaming of this years from now. Creamy, perfectly salted, and the PERFECT truffle flavor. My mom doesn't like truffle and even she liked this dish. It comes out on a sizzling hot plate and the cheese on top is nice and crispy!! Fresh spaghetti with fresh tomatoes and basil (1000/10): sounds so simple but the spaghetti noodles were the best I've ever had. They were thicker and chewier and perfectly cooked! Everything was so so fresh Complementary bread was meh. Kinda dry and came with this olive (?) dip Hugo spritz (9/10): they don't give it to you in a cute wine glass and don't have mint so it's not aesthetic but was still very tasty! Basically like a fruity sweet white wine I'd definitely go back. Show up right when it opens and you'll be seated immediately!!

    This is a 5+ and if anyone gives it less they are silly. Came here for dinner with my wife, and…read morekids ages 16 and 20. The restaurant itself is set on the corner of a square and has about 20 outside tables and 10-15 inside. Very lively and the service was friendly and patient. We ALL ordered the Gnocchi. We also shared the spaghetti with basil and the tagliatelle ragu. Best meal we have ever had and we have been plenty of places all over the world. The spaghetti featured super fresh pasta and the sauce was indescribably good. The tagliatelle was equally amazing. I cannot even describe it. As for the Gnocchi with truffle oil. OMG. No words. The Gnocchi is an experience that will never leave me and will want me wanting another taste.....forever. All were amazing and while we loved it all we all Loved something different more. A bottle of red for mom and dad and soda for the kids. Chocolate cake for desert....amazing. Place opens at 7:30 for dinner and by 7:10, huge line. So reservations or wait. Go!! here!! Now!!

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    Osteria Santo Spirito - Look at that queue already! We were just seated at opening!

    Look at that queue already! We were just seated at opening!

    Osteria Santo Spirito - Tiramisu

    Tiramisu

    Osteria Santo Spirito - Bruschetta

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    La Buchetta - Linguine in clam sauce

    La Buchetta

    4.8(322 reviews)
    1.3 kmDuomo
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    Wow, this place is amazing. Our waiter was very friendly and he was super hilarious. He made jokes…read moreand it enlightened the room. He provided us with excellent service. We ordered the 2.6 lb dry aged Florentine steak and gnocchi. The Florentine steak is a must try steak here. It was very juicy, tender, and it was bursting with flavor. The meat was nice and chewy. The steak was gigantic and it is bigger than my head. They first bring out the raw steak and weight it in front of you. The steak is enough to share for three people. The gnocchi was also very delicious. It was cheesy and rich. It was also in a way creamy and the cheese just melted in your mouth. One of the best things I've ever put in my mouth and eaten. The cheesecake is very famous in this restaurant. We tried it and understand why. The cheesecake was super creamy and soft. I had a great time and experience here. Definitely will be back sometime soon hopefully. This is a place I highly recommend to everyone. Come and try it out for yourselves.

    In a town of Bistecca alla fiorentina, this restaurant was recommended to us and it delivered…read more The gnocchi was a fantastic way to start our meal. Creamy and spicy, only if you mix in the hot parts. They come to table and weigh the meat in front of you so you know what you're paying for. It is cooked rare or medium rare. This is NOT like steakhouses in NYC. In its own category. It was presented with melting bone marrow, sea salt and cut off the bone. Extremely flavorful and tender. My only issue is that the fat doesn't render and there was silverskin in some pieces making it inedible, plus you've paid for this by weight. Great attentive service by Nick

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    La Buchetta - A gigantic cork arched walkway. All corks came from wine opened here.

    A gigantic cork arched walkway. All corks came from wine opened here.

    La Buchetta
    La Buchetta

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    Osteria dell'Enoteca - Merluzzo e Ceci
 (Cod and Chickpeas)

    Osteria dell'Enoteca

    4.3(31 reviews)
    0.6 kmPalazzo Pitti

    We weren't in Florence for so long so really needed a solid place to try Florentine steak and this…read morewas a great option. The vibe itself is cool (automatic door walking in, dungeon-like walls with cute decorations). Walking to your table you walk by a huge wine selection, which can be overwhelming. We started with the asparagus and peas salad. This was pretty solid, simple but it worked. We grabbed the spaghetti with the cream of asparagus-normally wouldn't order so much asparagus but this was the pasta that sounded the most interesting to us and we did ultimately end up enjoying the sauce quite a bit and it was one of the better pasta dishes we had in Italy. Got a side of the white beans which we probably didn't need but didn't mind. The steak: first of all it's very sizable. The Florentine way is rarer than I would ever order a steak and while I'm glad I tried it, I probably wouldn't choose it again. It's an interesting ordering process as you're essentially given the sizes they have left there for the night so you never know walking exactly how much you'll pay. I do appreciate that they cut it for you but I did feel like some of the meat was still on the bone (not that we really needed MORE meat I just didn't want to waste any). The flavoring is pretty good but there are definitely bites that are better than the others. The service was a bit mixed. There were times they were interested in talking with us while others they didn't seem so interested and a bit aloof. This was especially true when we went to check out. Ultimately, served its purpose in introducing us to a style of steak we hadn't had before and did so in a way that we enjoyed.

    Fantastic spot to try Tuscan regional specialties! Our fellow dining room companions were tourists…read more& locals alike so I feel like that was a good sign. It didn't start getting super busy until ~9pm - which is the usual Italian dining hour. We had the: *Prosciutto del Casentino - Le Selve di Vallolmo (Specialty Tuscan Ham of Free Range Grey Pork of Casentino, Tuscany (Slow Food Awarded Ingredients)) - MOVE OVER IBERICO. This was incredible - just melt in your mouth. You have to get this! *Ravioli di Peposo di Manzo al Burro e Timo (Ravioli Stuffed with Stewed Peppered Beef and Tossed in Butter and Thyme) - Peposo is a classic Tuscan dish that's usually tough cuts of meat cooked down in Chianti wine. Loved this 'twist' on a classic dish. They also so kindly split this portion for us which was perfect. The Peposo was perfection; if they just had Peposo as a dish, I'd order it! *Bistecca dell'Osteria (House Specialty Bone In Steak) - the star of the show!! While this isn't Chianni cattle or anything, this was fantastic piece of steak. Perfectly executed at medium rare. Love that the menu states "If you prefer your meat more so well done we would be happy to recommend another dish to you." Ha. Make sure you order a BOTTLE of wine! They have GREAT local options at super reasonable price points.

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    Osteria dell'Enoteca
    Osteria dell'Enoteca - Bread and wine

    Bread and wine

    Osteria dell'Enoteca - The view walking to/from the restaurant...

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    Trattoria Zà Zà

    Trattoria Zà Zà

    4.2(1.7k reviews)
    1.3 kmSanta Maria Novella
    €€

    Delicious food, amazing restaurant Take reservations ( very…read morerecommended to reserve) The staff are very friendly and nice. And the price very very reasonable.

    Looking for a place to eat, found this gem and realized I wanted to try it. Everyone had told us…read moredinner reservations were a MUST here, but didn't think about it. Not many places actually have yelp reviews, but this one had so many with great feedback. The food looked amazing. When we arrived we thought they were closed, but that is because they moved to a bigger restaurant a few doors down. When we arrived at the front, the gentleman asked if we had reservations, which we didn't. He directed us to the line with no reservations. The line was a bit long, but doubled in size almost immediately. It also started pouring rain during this time and we were ALL getting drenched even with an umbrella. The non reservation line was not really moving unless people left the line. We waited a good hour. As we inched closer and closer, the lines were now both outrageous and getting seated seemed like a distant memory. The staff came out and gave out Sangria and Bread bites to help those in line feel welcome. We did finally get seated and we were so glad we waited, it was worth it! We ordered the Spaghetti Carbonara, the lobster spaghettini and the chicken breast with roasted potatoes. We also ordered sangria. Everything was so good and our total was 83 €. Prices were unbelievable! We were amazed at the quality, the service and how large the restaurant they relocated to was. It was like a well oiled machine. The food coming out quickly and efficiently. I will 100% be back if I return to Florence!

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    Trattoria Zà Zà - The African zoo room

    The African zoo room

    Trattoria Zà Zà - His and hers

    His and hers

    Trattoria Zà Zà - Outside of restaurant

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    Outside of restaurant

    I' Brindellone - tuscan - Updated August 2026

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