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    Il Giardino

    4.7 (23 reviews)
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    Cuey M.

    TheFork brought us here. Service was good. The 4€ per person cover charge was probably the highest we paid in Florence though. My wife ordered the beef stew over mash potatoes. She really enjoyed it. I ordered the steak over a bed of spring lettuce, and tomatoes. Asked for medium, but it ended up being rare. The complimentary bread came with a couple different variety. We never got olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Beer and wine here is cheaper than some of the other restaurants in the area.

    Anita B.

    OMG! We, the group of 4, that went said "it may be the best meal we have EVER eaten!" The staff were amazing and the price was so reasonable!

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    Kyle J.

    This is a quaint restaurant tucked into a side street in Florence. We were seated immediately without a reservation which we were thankful for after a long day of traveling. The highlight of the night was our appetizer, the fried polenta crostini with stewed wild boar. The crisp crostini was a perfect juxtaposition to the rich, juicy, melt in your mouth wild boar. Our first main courses included duck ravioli and truffle parmesan chitarinna, which both failed to wow us. The duck was dry and the truffle pasta left us wanting more in terms of flavor. The filet made up for our lacking pasta dishes, as it was cooked to a perfect medium rare and topped with porcini mushrooms. It was a decent size and packed with flavor. The staff were also quite friendly and accommodating, they apologized for a delayed food time and gave a heavy pour of wine to keep us happy. Overall, we would recommend for a quiet night in Florence!

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    Cydney M.

    The Antica (Old) Tratttoria serves typical Tuscan cuisine. They make home-made pasta and dinners are served with mulitple courses as most Italian restaurants do. They have a wide range of wines they serve from Tuscany and all over Italy. The restaurant is very warm and welcoming. In addition, they display a lot of antique kitchen tools on the walls. I'd go back to dine at the restaurant if I come back to Florence again.

    Chase L.

    Great environment, clean with "traditional" Italian flair around the dinner room. It was very cool looking and nice. Wait staff was solid, Italian or English speaking they've got you covered. Like other reviewers, we opted for the steak, potatoes and red house wine 35€. It was a nice place that I would return to again. Bonus it's close to train station if you've just arrived.

    Arne P.

    This place is great. 1 kilo T-bone Tuscan steak comes with roasted potatoes and 2 glasses of wine for 35,00€. We added a salad, bottle of water , and pana cotta. Our waiter gave us 2 free lemonchella. Everything was great !

    This is a must go place! The food was so good and my meal was the best food I may have ever had! I highly recommend the pasta filled with cheese and pear because it is a party in your mouth. Everyone loved all their food. So happy we went to this restaurant and you will not be disappointed!

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    Eric C.

    Il Giardino is conveniently located by the main station in Florence. It's a cute local restaurant which seems to be popular but not overly crowded, and not at all touristy. The decor is cozy and rustic with a staff that's friendly and helpful. It's the perfect place to have a lovely quiet dinner. Upon walking in I noticed a display showcasing the aged steaks and meats they offer. I took this as a positive omen and I was not disappointed. The food here is indeed fantastic. They have a nice menu featuring a wonderful selection of delicious classic Tuscan favorites. They also have a very nice selection of wines. My one regret is that I didn't come with a bigger appetite. Had I found this restaurant earlier during my stay in Florence, I would have definitely returned. One thing is for sure, I'll be back! While the restaurant is not in the main "downtown" area of Florence, it's worth the walk to get to and a good way to leave the crowds of tourists behind.

    $34 for this, two glasses of wine, and a side of potatoes. Can't beat it.

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

    La Boite

    4.9(95 reviews)
    0.3 km•Santa Maria Novella
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    This was my go to spot right across the street from my hotel, 25hours. Staff and service were very…read morepleasant every time I went. The sandwiches have these fun names that changes with the season. The Denzel Washington & Massimo Boldi sandwiches were yummy. I found these panini's to be better than All' Antico Vinaio panini's, sorry. The late night vibe had me dancing in my seat with the music choices!

    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 - Cheese Board

    Cheese Board

    La Boite - Outside seating area. Tiny for sure but we loved it.

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    Outside seating area. Tiny for sure but we loved it.

    Papero Rosso - Dining room of Papero Rosso.

    Papero Rosso

    4.5(39 reviews)
    0.4 km•Stazione Ferroviaria Santa Maria Novella
    •€€

    Wow, my sliced beef was amazing and so tender. The side of grilled veggies were healthy and not…read moredoused in oil, which I really appreciated. House white wine for only 5 euro, how can I complain? This place is super delicious. The couple to my left had come for dinner 3 times in a row and said everything they had was fabulous. And the couple to my right had the biggest most delicious looking calzone I'd ever seen.

    Service was okay, not great not bad…read more I went here based on the high Yelp reviews and I'm shocked they are so highly rated because the food was not good. Ordered the eggplant appetizer (involtini di melanza) and it was okay. The tomato sauce was good but the spinach inside tasted like the wilted frozen stuff from the grocery store. We also ordered the Vegetariana and Diavola pizzas. The Vegetariana pizza was a bit dry (it doesn't have a sauce) and the vegetables over cooked and burned to some point. We didn't finish it. The Diavola is where things go from "meh" to awful. The crust wasn't fully cooked and fell apart in the center, but that could be overlooked. What cannot be overlooked is the spicy salami they used. My girlfriend got sick from eating a piece and said it tasted old. I tried a piece and my stomach immediately turned as the the taste of expired meat hit my tongue. I bit into another piece for good measure and the same case. I absolutely love pizza and I can honestly say this is the absolute worst pizza that I have ever had in my life. We ordered 2 pizzas and left more than 1 and 1/2 pizzas on the table. I hate wasting food and I have never left pizza behind to get thrown out. I'm beyond disappointed that a pizza restaurant in Italy could mess up pizza so badly. Also, a FYI they charge a "coperto" which is a 2€ cover charge to eat at the restaurant.

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    Papero Rosso - Tagliatelle al ragù:)

    Tagliatelle al ragù:)

    Papero Rosso - Interior

    Interior

    Papero Rosso - BEST CHEESCAKE soooo smooth

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    BEST CHEESCAKE soooo smooth

    Pensavo Peggio - The best lasagna you will ever eat.

    Pensavo Peggio

    4.7(702 reviews)
    0.4 km•Santa Maria Novella
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    Happy to say this place is still just as amazing as I remember it almost 10 years ago!…read more A couple of girlfriends and I discovered Pensavo Peggio during our first trip to Italy in 2017, and it quickly became one of the reasons Florence became one of my favorite cities. Back then, I ordered the Osso Buco, Lasagna, and Tiramisu--and I still remembered how incredible everything was. So, of course, when I returned nearly 10 years later, I had to order the same meals... and yes, I said meals! Fabrizio, the same server who took care of me in 2017, asked, "Are you sure you want two dinners?" I told him, "Yes! I want to try them both." Fast-forward to 2026: I walked back in two days ago, reminded Fabrizio of our conversation, and told him I was ordering both again. He immediately started laughing. Some things never change! My boyfriend ordered the pappardelle and instantly fell in love with it. We also shared a delicious cheese and meat platter and, of course, finished with Tiramisu. Nearly 10 years later, Pensavo Peggio still holds a special place in my heart. Highly recommend this cute little spot! It just goes to show that sometimes the best memories--and the best meals--are found when you venture off the beaten path. Some places are simply worth coming back to.

    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.

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    Pensavo Peggio - Crepé Florentina

    Crepé Florentina

    Pensavo Peggio - Limoncello Spritz

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    Osteria Pastella - Caprese salad. I don't even like tomatoes but these were delicious

    Osteria Pastella

    4.5(315 reviews)
    0.2 km•Santa Maria Novella
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    Osteria Pastella was such a beautiful dining experience. The restaurant felt upscale, polished, and…read moreexceptionally clean, while still having a warm and inviting atmosphere. It felt like the perfect spot for a date night or special occasion. The highlight was definitely the flaming truffle cheese wheel pasta--it's easy to see why it's so popular! Watching the pasta being prepared in the cheese wheel made the experience even more fun, and the flavor was incredible. My husband was obsessed. To top it all off, they surprised us with complimentary champagne at them beginning and limoncello shots at the end, which was such a nice touch. Definitely make a reservation ahead of time! The line was literally down the block when we went, so this is clearly a popular spot. Between the food, atmosphere, and thoughtful little touches, it was absolutely worth the visit.

    Best meal in Florence. Pastella is a hit with all. Both locals and tourists seem to have found this…read moreplace. We were here 8 years ago and loved it and still do. And it seems everyone does looking at the skills in everyone's faces. We ordered the pasta cooked in the parmesan cheese wheel. We had the show and it was great. The fresh truffles were just perfect. The second entree was an order of Pappardelle with a Chianti marinated Tuscan Wild Boar. It was out of this world delicious. No room for dessert but the complimentary limoncello was perfect. Great service. Highly recommend making a reservation...the restaurant was packed at 1:30PM!!!

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    Osteria Pastella - Tagliatelle pasta tossed in flaming hot cheese wheel with shaved truffles. AMAZING

    Tagliatelle pasta tossed in flaming hot cheese wheel with shaved truffles. AMAZING

    Osteria Pastella - A little show before the pasta descends into the creamy cheesy goodness.

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    A little show before the pasta descends into the creamy cheesy goodness.

    Trattoria Giovanni - Bistecca alla Fiorentina Chianina

    Trattoria Giovanni

    4.6(224 reviews)
    0.8 km•Palazzo Pitti
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    We had a lovely dinner at Trattoria Giovanni. We loved how cozy, spacious, and genuinely local it…read morefelt, like eating at your grandma's house. It's close enough to the lively, bustling part of Firenze to feel connected, yet just far enough to escape the city's never-ending wave of tourists. The service was incredible, and the owner (I'm pretty sure it was the owner?) brought so much energy that he single-handedly turned the whole place into an eclectic little spot during the "rush hour" of the evening. The menu was solid, if a bit "generic" at times. While everything we ordered was delicious, nothing at Trattoria Giovanni felt like a dish you couldn't find elsewhere... and honestly, that's perfectly fine! It was traditional, comforting, and exactly what we were craving. The plate of cured meats and cheese was phenomenal, a great start to the meal. The pastas were really good as well, though one of the meat dishes had a slightly off texture, with the chunks of meat a bit overcooked. All in all, we loved our meal and would definitely recommend this spot if you're in Florence.

    Excellent food and authentic Italian experience. Don't be fooled by the English subtitles for the…read moremenu items the place is not a tourist trap.

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    Trattoria Giovanni - Exceptional service with great music selection! Every moment in this restaurant felt like being with a party of friends.

    Exceptional service with great music selection! Every moment in this restaurant felt like being with a party of friends.

    Trattoria Giovanni - Bisetecca Florentino YUM!!

    Bisetecca Florentino YUM!!

    Trattoria Giovanni - Gnocci

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    Il Giardino - italian - Updated October 2026

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