Driving up the little winding road after the sign " Il Paiolo " (" the kettle ") we were wondering…read moreif we were in the right place. The old and seemingly small house hiding between the trees had us doubt. However, once we entered we were all blown away by the cozy atmosphere. The warmth from the wood-fired stove, the friendly personnel, and the fact that we immediately got a huge table with water and wine already standing on it made us feel comfortable from the beginning. It also turned out that the restaurant is much bigger than what it seemed looking at it from the parking area. The food we had was solid, typical Italian dishes (bruschetta and other appetizers, tortellini with mushrooms and a hint of truffles, Tiramisu) and the quality was excellent. Spices were just right, and the food was overall not very salty. The red house wine is light in taste and very pleasant to drink. The only thing to consider is that depending on the place in the restaurant the ambient temperature may vary quite a bit. In the room with the stove it was very warm and cozy, but in the largest of the 3 dining areas that were served when we were there it was a bit chilly, especially near the windows. Not that it bothered us, but I can imagine that some people might prefer to sit in one of the warmer areas instead.

Food was fantastic. The selection of meats had me in awe. And the service was incredible I think…read morethere was only one waitress that spoke good English and she helped us so much. The other waiters were very helpful as well even if there was a little language barrier. The restaurant basically on the edge of a cliff but the view was extraordinary. We've had a bad experience in restaurants as tourists but this place exceeded my expectations.

Another excellent spot we tried in Florence. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and seated…read moreimmediately. The staff was very friendly and our waiter was Nugo. He was awesome and had us laughing the entire night. We peppered him with a lot of questions about the menu, he answered everything and also accommodated my father-in-law, who is GF. He had his own GF bread basket and was able to order almost anything on the menu. We ordered a nice bottle of Montepulciano red for the table that was $48. Others had the Hugo spritz. For app I had the anchovies with roasted red pepper, sea salt and oil over grilled crostini, very good. I skipped first course and ordered the ribeye steak for my main course. Bone in, medium rare, sprinkled with sea salt and a side of onion marmalade. The steak was very good and had way less fat than I expected. The waiter suggested a huge steak for the table, but I was the only one ordering steak that night. Maybe next time. Others ordered the fillet and it was cooked perfectly, the angels and demons gnocchi, and the veal scallopini. Everybody was pleased Really cool spot with a very good wine selection, drinks, excellent food and a fun atmosphere that you don't find at many places. Nugo was an A+ server.

Fyi there are two locations, make sure you go to the correct one (only two blocks apart)…read more Wonderful, laid back but inviting ambiance. Waiter was super friendly, taking time to explain their wines in detail and food options. They even have a kids menu with sizeable portions for older kids. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meal, and it was definitely the best wine we had with meals in Florence. Gnocchi and wild boar taglietelle were outstanding. Had we had come earlier in our stay we might have come back again They also do a wine window which I wish I'd known about earlier because the other one we tried for fun was not good

The eight of us stayed at Casale Giotto in Vecchio for a week and had the pleasure of dinning at O…read morePer Bacco for three dinners. The service we received from the owner was fantastic from the first moment we arrived. If you like spicy, the owner makes his housemade spicy olive oil that adds a nice kick and touch to the food (luckily we were given a few bottles to take home with us)! We had read wonderful reviews of theirs restaurant and I'm happy to say that every dish was delicious and lived up to expectation! We've basically tried everything on the menu between the eight of us and our 3 dinners here. It's hard to pick my favorite dish, but the steak tartare was so fresh and focused on the taste of the beef with its minimalistic presentation. The Spaghetti alla chitarra al ragù di pesce was very different and the first that I've seen on a menu, but oh so delicious! The Tagliata di manzo con rucola, parmigiano e patate al forno is quite memorable, with its fresh taste of grill on the medium rare sliced steak. The tiramisu here is a must have and does run out, so make sure you have the owner out one aside for when you're ready for dessert. There is just something special in the food here that make it so delicious, the service is attentive and warm, and that tiramisu is really something else! So glad this restaurant was a part of our Tuscan experience - can't wait to go back for another few meals! Thank you for such a memorable Tuscan dining experience, O Per Bacco! The Mack Family

THE best food I ate my entire trip in Italy (by-far)…read more You have it in your mind that just because you are in Italy that everything is going to be better than Olive Garden or Chef Boyardee. Nope. This place met all my expectations of what a small-town Italian ristorante is meant to be. Our visit to another place locally yielded poor results, with sub-par food and offerings proving my point that our idea of Italian food doesn't hold water. O'perBacco was recommended by another great Trattoria that was closing due to our American stereotypical attention to details such as hours of operation. Oops. That mistake ended up being a blessing in disguise as the location on the piazza with the statue of Giotto made for the perfect backdrop with Italian families enjoying the beautiful weather. This is what I had envisioned when signing up for this trip. This is the postcard-picture you hope for. We were greeted immediately, and sat on the piazza for that little extra touristy flare that worked perfect for our group. In broken English, and menus in English for our less informed, we ended up chosing all the specials and NOT ONE PERSON complained. House wine was on-point, and the food quality was tremendously fresh and well prepared for what I had fear was going to be another bust. Not tonight Luigi. I would come back to Italy JUST to eat at this place.

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.

I highly recommend this charming restaurant. The owner took great care of us and the food was…read moreamazing! Definitely one of our highlights since arriving in Italy.

This restaurant is a great place: both for the delicious food and for the fabulous location, in the…read moremiddle of the country side with views on the forest - it is at the entry of the beautiful region of Mugello. I went there for a lunch on a Sunday and after quite a road (do not trust googlemap which locates the restaurant in the wrong place! but if you take the correct road from Florence, it should not take you more than 25minutes) and i was really charmed by the place. The surroundings are beautiful and the building itself is an old typical one with stones and wood: charming. The appetizer plate (10€ for crostinis, vegetables, a bit of ham and cheese) was very good. Then the bistecca was also very good. We took it tartufata but to be honest, i did not taste the truffle taste; but the meat was very tender. With that, a (huge! i have never seen such a huge mushrooms, i wonder where this one came from!) funghi on the grill: delicious. The prices are very reasonable: the bistecca is so so much cheaper than in Florence... There was a wedding in another room so i guess you can privatize the place for special events!

This was the best meal of my life. We were there over 4 hours (by choice) and had a huge selection…read moreof antipasto (fig wrapped in salami, some kind of dill sauce on fried polenta, prosciutto and cheese, etc). The primo was truffle penne, purple gnocchi, and ravioli bolognese. Il secondo was florentine steak (at least 7-9cm thick) and a side of wild boar. The wine was wonderful, two types were served: a chianti Classico and a typical Tuscan red. Our waiter explained how important it was to trust the vineyard and that they have bought wine from the same people for almost 30 years! For dessert we had cookies similar to biscotti and some kind of liquor to dip it in. We chose nothing from the menu and trusted the waiter for everything. He did not let us down. Would go again any time I am in Italia.

Food was great Ambiance even better…read moreService and presentation as well as wine selection was top notch h

We came here on our last night in Florence. It was highly recommended by a friend who used to live…read morein the area. This was our most memorable, and probably best meal for our entire stay in Italy. It was about a 20 minute cab ride from the Duomo. We walked around the town for a few minutes as we waited for our reservation. From where the cab dropped us off, it was a 3 minute walk up a steep hill. There is apparently a shuttle that can pick you up at the bottom, I was fine with the walk. When you get to the top, there are stunning views for miles both inside and outside of the restaurant. There is indoor and outdoor dining. The restaurant had great ambiance. The staff were all great. They spoke Italian and English. The menu was also in Italian and English. Our waiter called a cab for us as we were getting ready to leave. The food was fantastic. We tried a few of the different homemade pastas. I had the rigatoni with spicy sausage. Would highly recommend. My wife got the tagliatelle with black truffles. I had a little taste, very fresh and flavorful. We also got a few desserts to try. I would highly recommend coming here for dinner at sunset if you are in the general area. You will not be disappointed.