What a wonderful restaurant! We are experienced travelers and have lived in Italy as well, so I'd…read morebe the first to admit we aren't easily impressed as it is hard to have a bad meal in Italy! But, Il Giardino di Strada is at the top of our list for excellence. We happened upon it while walking and what a stroke of good luck! First, the food is fabulous. I ordered lasagna and it was piping hot, exactly as described and absolutely the best I have ever had. My husband's dish was equally delectable, as was the roast chicken and Caprese salad we ordered. The waiter, a young man who seemed new, was equally outstanding and attentive. Next time we are in Firenze, this will be our go to place for sure. Many of the people dining there were Italians and seemed very familiar with the waitstaff, too, always a good sign. Buon appetito!

The seafood dish was really good. The pasta and butter sauce was simply delish. Cooked perfectly…read more The mussels and clams were good according to my Boyfriend. The gnocchi was good but not what I was expecting. Could be because this one was a mushroom and sausage sauce but was delicious. Can't wait to try the ones with the cheese white sauce or the ones with the red sauce. The gnocchi was good but not too billowy. Definetly worth eating here. The tiramisu was very good and the service excellent.

Trying to figure out where to begin with this joint. Husband and I were staying not to far away and…read moresaw this establishment had great reviews even as of this month (May 2023) and decided to have our first dinner in Florence here. Hands down one of the best decisions we've made on our trip to Italy so far!We had made dinner reservations and upon arriving were promptly seated in their back patio along with other patrons who were already dining or waiting for food (excellent sign; see previous review to understand what I'm referencing to) and placed our drink and food orders after having the questions we did have answered by our server Alex. From the moment we sat down at Trattoria de Guicciardini, Alex made us feel so welcome/had a great personally and had such a great sense of humor I don't remember not laughing all evening! You could see he genuinely loved the place he worked for and found out the chef is actually his brother as well. We were able to meet him afterwards to thank him for such an incredible first meal and already plan on being back before heading off to our next destination. We'll 100% make sure to drop by this spot from now on when ever we are in Florence for both the amazing food and staff! : ) 10/10 Recommend!!

My family and I had dinner here on our second night in Florence. This has been the best overall…read morerestaurant for me in Italy. It was a pretty dining room and all the furnishings were very well done. I really enjoyed the ambiance in the whole place. What really threw this restaurant over the top was that it had the best service. Multiple people brought or took things from our table and it was always done quickly and our server had always communicated what seat needed what so they never had to ask when setting something down. I had wanted a Florentine steak the night before but didn't want to spend the money as I am picky on how my meat is cooked so by the time I got here I was primed to try it. My wife and I shared a 1.2 kilo Florentine T-bone with roasted potatoes. They were reticent to cook it medium well, as I wanted it, but when it was clear that was they only way I'd eat it they agreed to put my pieces back on the grill for a little longer. The steak was delicious, tender, and very flavorful. Better than steak in the US, it comes out and has a slight presentation where they slice it into strips for you. Also, I am not sure any city in the world as a whole cooks roasted potatoes as what we've had in Florence. They were so amazing. For dessert we ended with the chocolate soufflé. It was gooey and chocolatey and tasty. What else could you ask from a dessert. I highly recommend a Florentine steak at least once while you're here and I can vouch for this one being fantastic. So do yourself a favor and come have a meal here, I await your grateful message about your own meal there.

for our final night in Florence we wanted a GOOD meal. We had been to several restaurants who just…read more"served food". THIS place prepared and presented really really good food! Actually more than just good! EXCELLENT. The service was excellent. The food was MORE than excellent. And it was quiet and out of the way of the hustle and bustle of the busy piazzas but yet close enough after a long day walking.

We sat down because there were open seats outside and it was a beautiful day. Yay!…read moreService was terrific and our waitress was very attentive, even allowing one in our party to use her cell phone to see the English version of the menu since our phones did not work without Wi-Fi. I happened to glance over and saw the bread bowl type dish at the next table and I was sold. We ordered a salad as well to try and offset all the bread, not knowing it too came in a similar bowl!!' Sorry, not sorry!! :)

Bello - delizioso - autentico!…read more So I actually walked in to two different places then walked back out (well just the front) after looking on yelp-menu-but really I was looking for what "felt right" for me at the time. It's almost 9pm I'm solo and only had breakfast at 7:30 am & some chips on the train from Roma! I'm hangry but also want it to be a good longgg solo meal while my friend hopefully reboots from her jet lag and can enjoy Italy! ‍ Notjjng will stop me from enjoying a disco for my senses ... especially my tastebuds! Hand written menu?! I'm in - it's in Italian but they have English speaking staff & an option for the menu with a QR code for English. Take a look at the menu I posted... The pasta was cooked to perfection! The steak was exactly how I ordered it to be cooked - so if you order medium it will come medium. I did have an issue the other night when medium was med/rare and med rare was well - very rare! I can't describe the mouth watering flavors where you don't need to -add- anything. That's something Im infamous for! Always adding cayenne pepper-or even salt & pepper. Tutto era perfetto!

We just had the privilege of tasting a slice of heaven at Angel Roofbar & Dining…read more For our honeymoon we decided to take a trip to Florence, and we're enticed to stay at the Calimala Hotel(which has also been exceptionally great). Upon our arrival to the hotel, the staff informed us that the restaurant had recently forgone some recent renovations and encouraged us to book a reservation. And boy am I glad he did! Upon arrival to the restaurant we were warmly greeted by Giancarlo and Andre who escorted us to our table and made us feel very welcomed. Giancarlo would go on to be our waiter and went above and beyond to provide a very attentive and responsive service. The atmosphere of the restaurant had a great vibe in which we noticed a lot of happy guests, and a very romantic ambience. But little did we know that this was just the start to what would be one of the best food/restaurant experiences we've ever had. We started out with beverages to warm up the night. My wife naturally levitated towards a Hugo Spritz as for myself I was feeling a bit more daring and decided to try their new Re-basil. Both drinks were very refreshing and very well balanced. For our first bite we both shared the Fish carpaccio and wow. What a way to blow our palates out of the water, and that was just the appetizer. The fish was so fresh and each ingredient on that plate complemented each other so well. Following up this impressive appetizer we would move on to our first course where my wife and I both shared the Trofie with Pesto, and the Ravioli filled with ricotta and spinach(served in butter and sage sauce). Both pasta dishes again delivered with great mouth water savory flavors and textures. As we're approaching our main courses, we both looked at each other and asked ourselves can it get any better? And of course again, the Grilled Fish skewer(served with grilled leeks, spinach, confit garlic and Calabrian chili) dish continued that symphony of flavors we were experiencing. This dish had such a delectable flavor, it was a sensation in my mouth. I never knew a fish dish can have such an exquisite taste. To close the night out right we ended it with a slice of Tiramisu. The Tiramisu was moist, comforting, and layered with flavors with each fork full we ate. The overall experience was outstanding. It was so good that at the end of the night we immediately requested to book a reservation for the following night. We both left back to our room so happy and in utter aww from what we just experienced. Florence is so fortunate to have such a gem of a restaurant. I normally don't write reviews(especially this long or thorough), but after leaving tonight I felt that I had to engrave what my taste buds had just experienced. This might be one of the best meals I've had in Europe(possibly ever). If anyone is considering making a reservation, look no further. This restaurant will have you leaving with quite the impression. Not only from a food stand point but also from a service, and hospitality stand point. You taste the effort and love put into each dish, and also see and feel the effort they put into their service. Both the front and back of house are firing at all cylinders and are in sync. Don't deny yourself the chance of being able to experience such a great experience. I look forward to my reservation tomorrow!

I cannot beam about this restaurant enough, and I would give over 5 stars if I could. I have a tree…read morenut allergy, and our first lunch in Florence was at Trattoria La Madia with Ryan as our server. He reassured me that what I ordered would be free of my allergens, and each time we dined here (yes, we dined here three times during our two days in Florence), my food was free of tree nuts. Ryan made our experience a million times better. He was detailed, kind, and patient as I navigated the menu with my allergy. He replaced dirty napkins as my partner ate a Florentine steak, and he ended up knowing us my first name by our last day. I am eternally grateful for Ryan and the attention to my allergy he assured and that the restaurant provided. I wish we could dine here everyday, but truly our experience here made our trip more magical. I also have to highlight that we went to Venice, Florence, and Rome during our trip and the pizza at Trattoria La Madia was THE BEST of all the places we dined at. The service definitely was, as well, thanks to Ryan. Also the restaurant is beautifully and authentically decorated! If you are in Florence, this restaurant is A MUST!

Tucked away in Florence, this small Italian restaurant was exactly what we were hoping to…read morefind--authentic, welcoming, and absolutely delicious. We were looking for something a bit lighter and ordered the salted, crusted sea bass, which was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. It felt like a dish made with true care and tradition. Our kids went for the classics--carbonara and gnocchi--and both were fantastic. You could really taste the freshness of the ingredients and the attention to detail in every bite. One of the things that impressed us most was the service. Not only was the staff warm and attentive, but they were incredibly thoughtful with our daughter's food allergies. They listened carefully, reassured us, and modified dishes as needed so we could all relax and enjoy our meal. We felt completely at home from the moment we walked in. This is not a tourist trap--it's a true, authentic Italian dining experience where you feel like part of the family. Highly recommend!

This place was so good and I am so sad. I did not take a picture of my food. I had the pasta with…read moreolive oil and peppers and it was the best I've ever had. Sara was excellent and spoke perfect English. The hubs & son got pizza the grands got spaghetti. Cute outside eating area right past the bridge Pote vecchio. Just lovely.

Great food and service. They were very busy, but they did not let the quality of food or service…read moresuffer

The experience here was a bit mixed. The service was exceptional.. the staff treated us very kindly…read moreand even let us in without a reservation, which we appreciated. The atmosphere is beautiful: dark, candlelit, with a cozy vibe and absolutely spectacular views over Florence. The downside for me was the food. The carbonara pasta was very hard and not enjoyable .. honestly my least favorite pasta so far. The ravioli tasted great, but the portion was so small that it didn't feel worth the price. Overall, the ambience and service were great, but the food didn't quite live up to expectations..maybe if you do go here try something different. Id still recommend as an experience and very romantic for couples.

After a full day of sightseeing in Florence my best friend & I capped off a great night at this…read morerestaurant. It's rooftop views were amazing. It was like a postcard brought to life. The food was outstanding and the staff was very helpful with their suggestions. If you're in Florence this is a must experience.