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    Il Barretto

    4.7 (76 reviews)
    ModerateTuscan, Seafood, Wine Bars

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    Beautiful balsamic vinaigrette with the bread basket in the wine.
    PJ R.

    November 2025 is truffle season white truffle season! I had beautiful tagliatelle with white truffles. Special!

    Jennifer Lee B.

    We first visited Il Barretto in July 2024, and this restaurant was on our definite return list for our visit to Firenze in November 2025. The food is outstanding! So delicious and the ambiance provides for an intimate dining experience. Service is a attentive and responsive and friendly. Don't miss this special culinary delight on Via del Parione!

    Lisa S.

    Our hotel gave us this recommendation and it was delicious. Only a block from our hotel, the walk was easy. We were seated immediately upon arriving at our reservation time. The restaurant's tables are close to each other so expect some noise and lots of energy. We split everything and started with spaghetti carbonara. So good. Nice creamy sauce and bacon flavor. Next we had sea bass. It came out wrapped in the tin foil it was cooked in. Almost looked like a silver swan. The server removes the foil and puts on a plate at your table. We had mashed potatoes with the sea bass. Everything was excellent. Loved the fresh tomatoes served with the sea bass. Very nice flavor. We wrapped up the meal with crème brûlée for dessert. Wonderful crust on top of tasty custard. Service was excellent. There were four people serving all the tables and they worked well together. Love how hot our food was when they brought it out to us. Great experience.

    Fantastic balsamic vinegar
    Russ M.

    We could not have been more pleased with every aspect of our experience. The food was delicious. The service was first rate. The owner was cordial and made sure we wanted for nothing. We were also served the most delicious balsamic vinegar. Dinner was Skewers of squid and prawns, Fried seafood platter and Chocolate soufflé. If we ever get back to Florence, we will dine here again.

    Steak
    Tiziano B.

    Service was excellent with local charm. The steak and Osso buco was fantastic. The restaurant was small but plenty of enjoyment. We eill return soon.

    Osso bucco
    Jessie G.

    Finally (and mean finally) we made it to Florence. We were exhausted and 'hangry'. We dressed up to make our pre-wedding reception and hors d'oeuvres were just not going to cut it....so we're like hey, this place has great reviews!! Well let me tell you...they score off the chart! So friendly, so welcoming, so attentive! And the food, fantastic! Located on a beautiful street, so the ambiance is exactly what you imagine when thinking of a romantic Italian restaurant. I hope you get Massimo as your attendant. He is incredible with recommendations and knowledge of the restaurant (and area). I will not forget you. Nor this wonderful experience. PS hey guys..this is Jessie and I hope to see you again!!

    Front window from inside, I thought it was a cool way of showing the name.
    Sona G.

    So I read a review about how nice the owners weee and just based in the comments from that review we decided to try this place. We had only been in Firenze for a day and didn't realize you must make reservations! While we hadn't done that's we did arrive right when they opened and we met the owner who was super nice and welcomed us in and seated us at the best table! I am craving the eggplant parmigiana!! We ordered a couple of those plus the frito misto which was out of this world !! Listen the pasta in Italy is very different, every good restaurant will make their own and you have do yourself a favor and order it as often as possible. The other review was right, the owner is super nice and the food is OUTSTANDING!!!!

    It was rainy when I got to this restaurant. I was in the mood for pasta so I ordered some sparking water, and 2 primi pasta dishes because they both sounded amazing. The service was attentive and fast. The dishes were well presented, but the flavors were OK. I had better pasta and less expensive in Florence. What irked me was the 4 euro cork charge for opening a water bottle. That was weird. Anyway, I was not impressed given all the options in Florence.

    Penne Pasta with meat sauce Florentine style
    Elise C.

    This restaurant was one of our favorites in Florence! It was recommended we call for a reservation by the person who told us about this place, so we did call about 30 minutes before to see if they had availability for the same evening. Luckily, they did! We were immediately seated at a cozy table for 2. I ordered the most delicious penne pasta Iv'e ever had and my husband had the Taglierini with black truffle! Just the freshest, tastiest meal and we wanted to go back but unfortunately never made it. The only one thing I didn't care for was the woman (who I think was the owner) kinda rushed us out after our meal, because she wanted the table to be free for other people wanting to dine. While I understand somewhat, I wish we weren't so rushed out, especially because we were enjoying our conversation with a couple we had met that sat next to us. Overall, the food was top notch and definitely would highly recommend!

    Mark L.

    We had the pleasure of dining at this wonderful restaurant conveniently located near the Savoy in old town Florence. We were greeted by Massimo and his wonderful staff. They made us feel right at home and were attentive to our every need. Their knowledge of traditional Florentine cuisine and local wines was amazing. The Florentine steak , and the salted fish are two dishes we would recommend. From the ambience, to the staff...if you're visiting Florence, YOU HAVE TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE MEAL HERE!!! Thanks again to our new friend Massimo for two unbelievable meals and great conversation! We look forward to seeing you again next summer.

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    Excellent atmosphere, food, wine and service. The owners are very hospitable. Highly recommend.

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    We ate her while we were on vacation in Florence. Great food and amazing customer service! We would definitely eat here again!

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    Good food and service. Definitely a place to go. I liked the steak and my wife had the seafood salad.

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    Perfecto!!! Best meal I had while in Florence. Took my whole family and everyone loved it!

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    We just arrived to Florence and by chance came to this restaurant. It was an excellent choice!!!! Excellent food and service!!!

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    Staff was incredible and so welcoming!! Great food, even better ambiance!

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    Loved the location, the owner and staff were outstanding and the eggplant parmigiana was the best in Florence.

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    La Boite - Phoebe

    La Boite

    4.9(94 reviews)
    0.3 kmSanta Maria Novella

    Really cool little spot with excellent food, drinks and decent beer selection. They had a nice…read moreItalian craft IPA on draft which made me happy. There is seating inside for maybe a dozen people but we chose to sit at one of the 3 small tables outside to enjoy the nice weather. Draft beer was $6 euro and the mixed drinks varied from $8-12 euro. We met Alycia who is one of the owners. She was very pleasant and friendly. We stopped for a drink and stayed for 3 hours. We also stopped for a 2nd happy hour on our last day in Florence. Worth checking out if you happen to be in town and want a quieter spot. We loved it.

    This small wine bar was by far one of my favorite places we visited while we were visiting…read moreFlorence. The owner and staff were fantastic, very knowledgeable and provided great recommendations. The wine bar itself is a small quaint little place. Probably seats about 12 to 15 people total and has plenty of windows so you can see passersby and people watch. The cheeseboard? Get the cheeseboard. They do a fantastic job of pairing everything together to really bring so many flavors to your tastebuds. Their house wine is phenomenal and they take great pride in finding the grapes/different varietals to make it come to life. They have a both a red and a white house wine option. The second time we went - and yes, we went more than once in the four days we were there - we enjoyed one of the sandwiches and it was absolutely amazing. The bread, I can't even explain, the bread it's so flavorful and so good and so light. That paired with the delicious meats and cheeses were 100% worth it. I definitely recommend this location to anybody who is visiting Florence regularly or for their first time.

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    La Boite - House wine and complimentary peanuts. They're tasty.

    House wine and complimentary peanuts. They're tasty.

    La Boite - Big platter with house wine

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    Big platter with house wine

    Antica Bottega

    Antica Bottega

    4.5(17 reviews)
    0.6 kmDuomo

    Let me tell ya, I was super mad when my group decided to come here instead of a different aperitivo…read moreplace. The outside signs are all about the wine tasting and that was something I was not interested in. None of my group was actually into that either but they didn't want to wait to sit at the place we meant to go and this place had availability at that moment. We sat at the large wine barrel table at the front door because there were 4 of us and I felt a way since I was told to make sure not to block other guests. Then why put us here? I'm getting even more mad. Thankfully, I was completely wrong. Once we sat and one of the lovely sisters came to speak with us, I knew this was going to be a good time. They both were so gracious and knowledgeable, but also friendly and super funny. We didn't get the wine tasting but I heard them giving the people behind us one and I actually think I would have enjoyed it as well. The cocktails we did get were strong and delicious. With hosts like these, I'd come back here all the time.

    We were excited for some wine tasting during our first trip to Florence. We were seated inside with…read moreour party of 4. The staff were all super friendly and knowledgeable. We learned lots about each type of wine. The meat and cheese plate was delicious, and there was even extra appetizers we were able to grab as buffet style. Great overall experience!

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    Antica Bottega - Basket in church for the love letters

    Basket in church for the love letters

    Antica Bottega - Quiet sweet spot in the alley of the beaten path

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    Quiet sweet spot in the alley of the beaten path

    Enoteca Pitti Gola e Cantina - Sunday cheers

    Enoteca Pitti Gola e Cantina

    4.7(84 reviews)
    0.5 kmPalazzo Pitti
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    Were able to snag an outside table walk in but certainly they fill up quickly and a reservation…read moreprobably would have been better. We grabbed a bottle of wine on a warmer June afternoon after a day of exploring, which was definitely refreshing. The location isn't much as it overlooks a pretty bare piazza. The service can be a bit on the slower side, especially when I walked in and tried to get the bill. But still if you're able to get a table it's a pretty quaint wine bar. It seemed like they had some flights/tastings, which would have been an interesting option.

    Title: Great wine selection, but disappointing service from our server Noemi…read moreWe visited Enoteca Pitti Gola because it was recommended by Wine Spectator, and the wine list truly is impressive -- an extensive and well-curated selection of Italian wines. We were two couples and went for some wine and light snacks. When we arrived, there wasn't a table available for four, so we had to sit separately. Once a table behind our friends became available, we asked to move so we could sit closer together, but our server, Noemi, wasn't very accommodating and seemed somewhat annoyed by the request. We mentioned that we wanted to share a few dishes and asked about portion sizes, but Noemi didn't explain things clearly and wasn't very friendly. She insisted the plates weren't meant for sharing, which turned out not to be true. The wine itself was excellent, and the snacks were good -- but the overall service from Noemi felt unfriendly and not very customer-oriented. I'd still recommend the place if you're interested in trying great Italian wines, but be aware that the service experience may not match the quality of the wine.

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    Enoteca Pitti Gola e Cantina
    Enoteca Pitti Gola e Cantina
    Enoteca Pitti Gola e Cantina

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    Sei Divino! - Sei Divino!

    Sei Divino!

    3.8(30 reviews)
    0.3 kmSanta Maria Novella
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    A happy place indeed! With a collection of 400+ wines, there…read moreis precious little that you can't find here. The staff are endlessly patient, and will happily work with you to figure out exactly what it is that you're in the mood for. Add in an utterly pleasant atmosphere, that encourages lingering over your glass of wine, with some munchies from the kitchen, and this is sure to turn into _your_ happy place! (And yeah, of course you can buy that bottle(s) of wine that you decided you really like!)

    Went here for an aperitivo and ended up enjoying four nice cocktails and the antipasto option from…read morethe aperitivo option. If I get this right, they offer a different "theme" of dishes on different days of the week (closed on Tuesday), from pasta to fish to a foreign country theme (in my case it was the latter, the country being Morocco). So you order an aperitivo and dishes from the special menu. Each dish is only €3 (!!) but then they seem to add a surcharge of €3 per drink during aperitivo hour. Slightly strange concept and very penalising for a committing alcoholic like myself ;-) The Moroccan aperitivo menu consisted of an antipasto option (mixed starter), a primo (cous cous) and a secondo (some meat dish). I had a big lunch so only had the starter (see picture - quite tasty) and took the remaining calorie balance in liquid form. Speaking of which - the cocktail menu offers some interesting options (not all of the classics are listed, but these guys seem to know their stuff, just ask for what you want) and compared to the Rivalta Caffé, the drinks are balanced less sweet here. They have an interesting selection of vermouth, with some labels that are hard to come by outside of Italy. They also understand their bitters, with the likes of Bittermen's, Fee Brothers, Bitter Truth, Booker's and others present. There is also a comprehensive wine list and a menu with some other food options. I will certainly be back!

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    Sei Divino! - Enoteca

    Enoteca

    Sei Divino! - Aperitivi

    Aperitivi

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    Il Barretto - tuscan - Updated May 2026

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