We went to this charming, family-run Florentine restaurant two nights in a row. The owner / host / chef - 'Johnnie' - has so much passion for bringing to life the incredible classic food of this iconic Italian city and creating an authentic experience for his guests. On night one we had the meat & cheese board and salad for starters, Pear and Gorgonzola gnocchi, paci con carbonara, lobster and prawn ravioli, mushroom pasta (a special for the evening) and the house Chianti for dinner and affogatos and lemon gelato for dessert. Every item was crafted with love and absolutely divine. One member of our party wanted the Panna Cotta and it wasn't available, however, Johnnie offered to make it for us for the following day. We returned last night and had sausages for a starter, then pasta with meat sauce, florentine steak (for 2) with potatoes, and for dessert Panna Cotta (of course!) and Tiramisu. Again, epic night. Must tries: florentine steak, gnocchi, carbonara and the sausages! Don't miss this gem- at incredible prices- in Florence. read more

If you are looking for authentic Italian food and an intimate dining experience in Florence this place delivers both. Family owned and apart from some of the more busy streets but close to major attractions, you will be happy coming here. The food is excellently prepared and delicious. read more

Ordered gnocchi and pasta with meat sauce. Pasta was edible but nothing special. Gnocchi were pretty bad. Barely any sauce. Wine was meh. Were charged cover chatge, not sure for what. There were only two of us. Service was slow. Menu only in italian as they worry that people will think they serve only tourists. Actually, only tourists go there. Nothing special in decor or ambiance. We're charged for water but never served. "Couldn't make" credit card machine work. Cash only. Good thing we had cash. Pretty bad overall. Avoid! read more

The steak was so amazeballs! Such a cutie little place with a great atmosphere and the staff was very accommodating. read more

Il Barroccio - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

Giovanni was the best host. We were looking for somewhere off the tourist path and we found a gem. This place is authentic Florence. Food was amazing and the waiter / owner Giovanni was the best we experienced in Florence. The entire menu was is in Italian so you know it had to be good but it wasn't good it was excellent. I'm vegetarian and he had great options for me. read more

Il Barroccio - Pear and Gorgonzola dish. Vegetarian. - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

Amazing unassuming little place with the most delicious food I've had in Florence. Run by a husband and wife team who put so much love into their food that the experience was sublime! read more

This was such a delightful little restaurant! We heeded a suggestion in one of the reviews and ordered the gorgonzola gnocchi with pear and pistachio which was delicious. The risotto with asparagus and blackberry panna cotta were also delightful on a hot summer day. This place is down an alley next to the Bargello. Skip the nearby group of restaurants and go here instead. Quiet little gem away from the crowds. So glad we went! read more

Il Barroccio - Facade - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

I have ate here twice while studying abroad and it is easily my favorite restaurant in all of Florence. Both times the server (owner?) has been extremely helpful and explained the Italian menu to us. The food is incredible!! I ordered the Pici alla Carbonara both times and it is by far the best pasta I've had in Italy. All our pasta dishes were under €13 so it is extremely cost friendly. We also ordered the Bistecca Fiorentina and it is incredible but also expensive because it's charged by the kilo! The restaurant was pretty empty except for our table both times that I visited but the ambiance is very welcoming and deserves more love! 10/10 reccomend! read more

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Before we entered the door, the person at the door was so rude we left. My wife simply asked a question if they had zuppa.(soup). You see because we were looking for soup for my son who was sick back at the apartment. We planned on eating at the restaurant and taking back some soup to ease his pain. The mail at the door stated "we are not Chinese", "we don't eat soup here", and you have to "eat whatever we serve here". And turn them away as if they were dogs in the street Everywhere that I've been in Italy so far has been very accommodating and very friendly. But this place turns my stomach to think that an in human, uncaring so-called man can be at the front of a business. Turning away a woman and a child's needs. Heartless, inconsiderate and downright rude. I wonder if he even has a mother or ever had a child. Hopefully he didn't because I would feel sorry for his children. I cannot comment about the food, but definitely I would not spend one single dollar or euro in the establishment that is owned by or even employs somebody like the man at the door. I can't even tell you what the place looks like, because, didn't get to even see the inside of the shop. So as far as the ambience goes, I could care less. I would not expect somebody who treated a potential customer in this way wouldn't stoop so low as to spit in your soup! If they had one. Update the man was the owner and chef !! read more

Wonderful quiet quaint off the beaten path restaurant. Owner? Waited on us. Chef served our dinners. All authentic fresh food served piping hot. Great spot if you want to avoid the touristy restaurants. read more

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The food is unbelievably good. The service is great. Special thanks to Paolo and Gianni, Excellent hosts! The steak verde and the pici pasta is out of this world. Will definitely come back next time in Florence. read more

Great find! We unintentionally stopped here for dinner when the restaurant we were looking for was reservation only. So cute and quiet. We were the only ones in there but not for lack of great food! Sweet family owned joint and perfectly quaint Italia! We shared a gnocchi in cream sauce with crushed pistachios on top. I will be dreaming about that dish for many years to come. We also had a ravioli dish with radicchio. It was slightly bitter for my liking but still quite good- didn't stop us from eating the whole thing. Moderately priced and just overall a great experience for authentic Italian food. read more

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If you are looking for an incredible food experience- where the owner waits on you and then goes to cook the food that you ordered with his lovely wife - than this is the place. Completely hidden.... Until dessert, our table of four were the only the ones in the restaurant... on a Saturday night. The service is amazing... the food is amazing and 100% home cooked. The cocktails are great- a little heavy on the alcohol but heck - you are on vacation so that's what you want. The gnocchi was amazing- my wife wouldn't let me lick the sauce off the plate for fear of embarrassing her. The appetizers were as fresh as I've ever had. Tomatoes seemed to be picked right off the vine before coming to our table. The tiramisu was unbelievable. Great ambiance as there was literally a church choir singing a few hundred meters from us that just added to the experience. Do yourself a favor. Come to this place and support Giovanni and his wife and their wonderful business read more

Outstanding little eatery in a relatively quiet, narrow street. The scottona steak with porcini mushrooms was excellent. read more

Il Barroccio - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

Excellent supper here in May. Carbonara was fantastic along with bruschetta and desert. Friendly service and great authentic Italian food. We couldn't have planned a better meal in Florence. read more

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Excellent Traditional Tuscan food!! Gianni, the owner, an excellent chef and such a nice guy! Our favorite restaurant in Florence! read more

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Great little local place with delicious local food. First place we ate after arriving in Firenze.

Wonderful meal here. It's small and a bit away from the big sets of restaurants in the area but that's a plus. Simple tight menu, big flavors, great experience. We had wild boar pasta and carbonara with panna cotta for desert along with a carafe of their house Chianti. It all went together just right. Do yourself a favor and stop in for dinner. It's a bit more quiet and relaxed than the other spots and quality is top notch! read more

Looking for somewhere to eat that didn't require a reservation, and ran into this place. It turned out to be the best Italian food we had in Florence. Everything has the homemade touch and the owner Gianni is very nice, visited with us for a while talking about his food. I would 100% recommend this place to anyone looking for a non pretentious little quaint local place that serves excellent food. read more

Il Barroccio - Tagiliatelle ai porcini (mushrooms). - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

Two years after trying this osteria for the first time, we stopped in Florence on our way to Bologna just to have lunch at our favorite restaurant in Florence. The crowds at restaurants just two blocks away are crazy, but it was clear that people still aren't finding our hidden gem. As much as I would like to keep it that way, it is only fair to the owner to share how wonderful this place We go for lunches and dinners there any time we visit Florence, and you will not be disappointed if you try it! read more

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Aloha, when in Florence one must buy leather, but best to hit the factory district to get the best fitting soft leather & most unique in designs. After shopping, Smiley escorted is to a great find of a restaurant. Our hard working owner/matradee took good care of us with spaghetti with mussels, salad & more. The tiramisu was the best and of course he served us limoncello after our fabulous meal. Thank you, I'm very happy with the leather jacket & meal. Ciao! read more

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If we could give a gazillion stars we would! My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves two nights/dinners in a row. Giovanni is a humble, personable, real restaurateur. We had as many dishes as we could. The screw pasta was the best and the tenderloin steak is no joke. This is such a down to earth, authentic, delicious choice. Please support a business that is not a tourist trap and is genuinely happy to serve good food with a good demeanor. read more

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We were recommended this restaurant and didn't really know what to expect, but it quickly became one of the best experiences we have had in Florence. The owner/ chef is taking your order and preparing your food in record timing (for one person to be doing it all). The restaurant is a little more quiet and intimate, but in a refreshing way for a city that can feel like it's overflowing with tourists. My mom said the carbonara was the best she has ever had, and the gnocchi with Gorgonzola was the creamiest, most pillow-like I've ever tasted. The bruschetta (not pictured) and tiramisu were also to die for. We will most definitely be back on our next trip read more

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We did not eat here because when we asked if we just grab a seat anywhere since no one greeted us the guy asked us "for what?" In a very rude tone. I assumed for food and drinks...? Anyways we walked away because of his rudeness and he proceeded to say I need to learn to be polite. Very strange way to treat customers. I would avoid! read more

Absolutely loved this place. Giovanni the owner is a true gem. His food is amazing and the setting is just so quaint. The wild boar pasta was outstanding, as was the potato ravioli and white bean soup. We had panna cotta for dessert and we all agreed it was the best we've ever had. Don't blink walking down the street or else you'll miss it...and trust me, you don't want to miss it. read more

Il Barroccio - Potato ravioli with meat sauce - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

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Amazing steak! My wife ordered fussili with zucchini flowers and ricotta delicious! The owner is very friendly a definite must visit. read more

Il Barroccio - Fussili with zucchini flower and ricotta - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

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Accidentally found this place strolling around Florence, and boy, are we glad we stopped! Best Italian food in Florence!! The wild boar is absolutely to die for! The service was amazing! 10/10! read more

We didn't have reservations, so we're turned away from the first three places we visited. This restaurant was on the same street--wasn't too sure as not many people were there, but we were hungry and decided to take a chance. Very glad we did! We had the caprese salad (best tomatoes and excellent mozzarella), the carbonara pasta and the meat sauce pasta--both were exceptional. We finished off with the tiramisu and the panna cota which were also excellent. The house red wine (a very generous pour) was good as well. Only item that didn't impress was the bread...but who cares when everything else was so good. Very glad we gave this place a chance--I am happy to recommend it! read more

If you're looking for a place right off the beaten path and avoiding some of the crowds with a traditional Italian meal, this is the place. Hands down, my favorite restaurant! This was my third time visiting Florence and each time my family returns, this place never lets you down. The food is delicious and the drinks are great. The service is excellent. I highly recommend. read more

Absolutely amazing restaurant. Our steak for two was the best I've ever had and the gnocchi with Gorgonzola Cream sauce was delicious and not to be missed! read more

Visited 18.09.2014. I'll start this by saying Italian is not usually a cuisine I crave - I only like it when it's really, really good. Secondly, I was very disappointed with most of the food and restaurants I encountered on my trip in Italy. I'm not ashamed to say that the apparent cultural lack of emphasis on food presentation also does not help a weary tourist to tell the good from the bad. (Where I come from, you can usually tell visually that a restaurant's food is probably going to be above or below average. I clearly do not know what to look for when it comes to Italian food in Italy.) Anyway, I found this restaurant on Yelp that was literally a two minute walk from our B&B (Condotta House), and am so glad I did. My companion and I ate here every night of our stay in Florence, and nothing they served me was less than fantastic. Sitting in the cobblestone alley was a charming bonus. All I can tell you is that when I do crave Italian food, I want it from Il Barroccio. Too bad I am over six thousand miles away. Someday I'll be back for you, Il Barroccio! Your restaurant played a big part in making Florence the highlight of my trip. read more

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The owner and master chef Giovanni is an awesome guy. He knows food. His assistant Roberto is equally cool. These guys know how to serve food and make you feel welcome. Located in the heart of Florence but off a side street so it is not chaotic or touristy. You must eat here at least once while in Florence. I had the homemade noodles with wild boar and it was not only delicious but completely satisfying. Tell them the Dude of Food (Peter from California) sent you. Easy prices. Awesome everything. read more

Il Barroccio - Where the name is inspired from. - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

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They served us MOLDY BREAD. If you don't believe me, I posted the picture. I was in such disbelief myself I though maybe it wasn't mold, it was some special bread, so I tried a little, and it was stale and flavorless and disgusting. I've never been so insulted. Another table with two foreigners got served the same moldy bread and sent it back. I don't know if they ever got the fresh bread they asked for. I did think the meat lasagna was amazing, so I gave this place 2 stars (instead of 1) for that. I also got the stewed beef with a side of vegetables. I've had plenty of stewed beef in my life... That was softer and processed better. It also had a weird flavor I didn't like, though I think a lot of people would like it. The side of veggies was just two veggies - carrots (which already came with my beef) and what we think was Italian zucchini. It was ok but not what I wanted, and pretty oversteamed. I didn't finish the veggies or the beef. I didn't like the server either. Yes he was friendly and spoke English, but on top of serving us obviously moldy bread (you could see the mold on top), promising the other table fresh bread but either taking forever or never delivering (and not offering the same to us), he was like, "you don't like my beef?!" which is rude by American standards (maybe not Italian? But every other florencien was the sweetest human being I ever met). I politely told him I was stuffed, and then he tried to sell me dessert. There was no way I was ordering more, so we paid and took off. read more

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I stopped by here as I was really hungry and noted the on the menu, which is both in Italian and English, that they had wild boar. I ordered it with a spaghetti like pasta along with a glass of house red wine. As you might know, one need never be concerned with the quality of house wines in Italy. Though the dish wasn't meant as a main course, it was delicious and plenty for me. I've eaten a lot of wild boar, mostly in what was East Germany and South Florida, and have to say the way it was prepared here at Il Barroccio was the best. Then, as far as the restaurant goes, I loved it. Being a family (wife cooks, husband serves) operation you couldn't ask for better. I really felt at home as if with my family doing all of the cooking seasoned with a love added. read more

Highly recommended. The food is full of flavor. Enjoyed the atmosphere. The owner is friendly. We had the Gnocci and Ravioli, outstanding. This will be our "go to" dinner venue for the duration of our stay in Florence, Italy. read more

I got the gnocchi with walnuts and gorgonzola. it was INSANE. one of the best meals i've had in Florence. could not recommend this place enough. read more

Delicious food made with love at low prices. It is family owned, with husband as server and wife as chef. Lovely interior. Come with friends for a very fulfilling dinner, I promise you'll leave content with a full stomach. We ordered 8 dishes, and all were amazing. Recommend the spicy spaghetti, the fish, gnocchi, and the tiramisu. read more

We stumbled upon this restaurant and we are glad we did. I had the Spaghetti alla carrettiera for lunch and it was amazing. The spicy red tomato sauce was soo good. Highly recommend for anyone that likes spicy sauce. read more

Got lucky on trying this one. Here's a list of the positives. Only negative is its cash only although the prices are modest (under 10 euro for a plate of pasta). 1. Owner speaks English 2. Menu is in both English and Italian 3. Place is air conditioned 4. Owner was very accommodating to the vegetarians in out party 5. Owner was the waiter and cook ( I just think that's cool) 6. Food was delicious (been to Italy over a dozen times and tried a lot of restaurants here. This was definitely one of the better ones) Few of the highlights of the meal were the carbonara, roasted potatoes and lasagna. If you're in the area I definitely recommend giving this place a try. read more

We had the lasagna and wild boar pasta both incredible....and we've been eating in Italy for two weeks now. Probably the best restaurant we've visited. We spoke with the owner Giovanni for a while about his tiramisu and panna cotta recipes but that conversation quickly moved to a great philosophical discussion about life and good living. Bother he and his wife run the place and they offer a great selection of good food. And yes both desserts were great and were Giovanni's personal recipes. Don't pass up this place! read more

Il Barroccio - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

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