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    La Boite

    4.9 (95 reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    B S.

    Great place to stop for wine or spritz, small quaint and inviting. Stop do nothing but drink and have an appretivo.... the staff are amazing and accommodating

    Donna J.

    Everything! The service is friendly, quick, and helpful. The food (sandwiches and charcuterie) was fresh , filling, and tasty. The atmosphere feel authentic for a locals hangout. It is small with intimate and close seating with companions and others from adjacent tables but also warm and inviting. The artwork is modern and contemporary. Another plus - they remember you and your order/preferences. This hidden gem is only a couple of blocks from the Arno River and far enough away from the Ponte Vecchio so as not to be a tourist trap as also reflected by their prices and warm genuine hospitality. It is nearby the Piazza Santa Maria Novella and located only a few steps from the intersection of Via Palazzuolo and Via del Porcellana. I would recommend the house red (chianti) and a caffee latte if that's your jam. Coffee is smooth and not acidic - SO good!

    Katie H.

    The ambiance was a woody dim light cozy intimate environment. The food was INCREDIBLE and left me full but wanting more! And the drinks were such a great price. The service was friendly and inviting- Well worth the stop in Florence!

    Art H.

    Found this beautiful little gem yesterday. The food, wine and service were wonderful! Can't wait to return

    Shaun L.

    We stopped by for a quick glass of wine and some charcuterie in this cute little spot. The menu was fun with a friends theme. Seemed to be more of a local spot with a sprinkle of a tourist here and there.

    Wonderful gem on a backstreet near Piazza Santa Maria Novella. Cross streets are Via Palazzuolo/Via del Porcellana. Such welcoming people who work there and a delightful artsy indoor/outdoor atmosphere - truly a must visit. Service is quick, even when busy with take away orders and the food is delicious and fresh. Over the course of. A few days in Florence we stopped in for wine, coffee and snacks as if was close to our accommodation. They even remembered us and our preferences!

    Large "vegetarian"cheese board with various cheeses, artichoke, tomato, honey, olive tapenade, etc
    Dani P.

    I studied abroad in the summer of 2022, and my friends and I stumbled upon this gem. We went multiple times a week. Everything about La Boite is perfect. For the morning: cute ambiance, I would go many mornings to get a really tasty cappuccino. For evenings: This is where La Boite really shines. Their drinks are cheap (6 euros for cocktails), strong (but you don't taste the alcohol), and tasty. Unlike lots of other places, their Hugo's are refreshing but not too sweet, and their Moscow mules have a lovely bite. Their cheese boards are INCREDIBLE - huge servings of creative, tasty, and ever-changing combos of cheeses, tomatoes, meats, and sauces. At 18 euros for a large one (the perfect size for my group of 7 friends to share before dinner) l, they're an absolute steal. The music changes every night but always adds to the cozy, warm ambiance. And last but not least, the staff is truly special. Their energy, helpfulness, and contagious smiles made us come some nights just to see the bartender. I cannot recommend this place more - going to La Boite will be a wonderful part of your trip to Florence!

    Pinot Grigio
    Sara B.

    La Boite is such a hidden gem. It's cozy -- there are probably only 5 or 6 tables in the whole space and only one staff member working behind the bar. It's the perfect spot to grab a late afternoon aperitivo, especially if you have a very late dinner reservation and want a snack! Glasses of wine are super reasonable and filled to the brim. The star of the show is most definitely the meat and cheese board. You can order a small or large, and a small is plenty of food for two. Our board came with two plump balls of mutz, brie and manchego plus lots of prosciutto, salami and bread. The ambiance is very relaxing and they had a wonderful rock playlist on. I loved how unpretentious this spot felt, and I'd be sure to revisit if I found myself in Florence again. Plus, with cheap and delicious wine, cheeses and meats what could really go wrong?

    Large platter
    Abigail R.

    Absolutely recommend!! I ordered the large cheese platter, peach juice, and house wine. The wine was fantastic! The large platter was the best one I've had during my stay in Florence. The service was excellent. Both of the guys behind the counter were very welcoming and so funny. It's a smaller shop, but there weren't very many people. If was a very chill and cozy spot to relax after a long day of walking the streets. If you are nearby or happen to see this place, go in for a drink and a bite!

    Julia and the owner
    Yolanda S.

    This place was a hidden gem ! I saw it on yelp and my friend and I decided to go on a journey to find it. Every second was worth the tripl You must definitely come and chill in this paradise across from 25 hours hotel Plaza! Have the salad and the Richard with Gorgonzola cheese

    House wine and complimentary peanuts. They're tasty.
    Kim D.

    Amazing whole on the wall. The house wine is great. The charcuterie board is the best I've ever had. The service was very good too. The gentleman and lady who work there are welcoming. I can't wait to go back. Thank you.

    A marocchino and the Joey sandwich
    Ellie S.

    I am studying abroad this summer in Florence and this place is so cute. The food and drinks are very reasonably priced and the sandwiches are quite large (I even had leftovers). I absolutely love "Friends" so the sandwich names were so cute and the food was delicious. It is definitely worth a visit!

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    Get the cheese board. You'll thank me later. Great service and a great menu selection.

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    Fantastic! Great value! Friendly service, delicious house wine! Easy walk near everything!

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    Great place! Food and drink were wonderful. Staff were gracious. Definitely recommend!

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    Tiny little place with fabulous charcuterie, good wine, very affordable. Highest recommendation!

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    A bottle of wine for 16 euros?! What a steal! Friendly crowd, too. It's a cute little area with interesting photos lol.

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    Wife and I really enjoyed our schiacciata and a bottle of wine. Highly recommend this little restaurant.

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    Such a quaint place. Clean and service was great. The panini was delicious and I recommend the build your own!

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    Awesome meat board and local craft beers. The gentleman running the bar was great. Prices were exceedingly cheap with solid setting.

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    Il Barretto - Delicious...just get anything on the menu.  You could pick at random and it will be incredible

    Il Barretto

    4.7(78 reviews)
    0.3 km•Santa Maria Novella
    •€€

    Made a reservation well in advance. Arrived for our dinner and were immediately seated. The…read morerestaurant is good looking and very welcoming. We looked at the menu and decided on a couple of things...the Burrata with Truffles, Eggplant Parmigiana, Cacio e Pepe, and a side of Tuscan White Beans. We ordered food and drinks. Drinks arrived within 2 minutes and lo and behold our Burrata Salad arrived Two minutes later...and yes I timed it. I asked that our food be slowed down and also asked that it not be cooked and served cold. We finished our Burrata with a Truffles which I might add was delicious. And within a reasonable few minutes our food arrived. The Cacio e Pepe was delightful but could have had a bit more Pepe. The Tuscan White Beans were perfect with a hint of spice which made them special. I wish I could say the Eggplant Parmigiana was equally as good as the rest of the meal. It was not. It was way over cooked - almost burned. Guess it just stayed in the oven while we slowed down our meal. We managed to delay our meal enough that we were actually in the restaurant a bit over an hour. I can't say service was lacking I would describe it as more overwhelming...almost uncomfortable. Atmosphere - 4 Food - 3 Service - 2 Price - 4 Overall Rating - 3.25

    Old, dark Italian. My kind of place. Wood, grain paneling lines the walls, white tablecloth, a true…read moremulticourse kind of place. Such an elegant ambience! The service was very fast! Too fast for Tuscany. It's like they were trying to move us in and out and not let us sit and enjoy the meal. Don't get me wrong, Back Home in the states, on my lunch break, I love fast service. I would love to eat somewhere like this for lunch and be in and out in one hour. However, when I'm on vacation and a place known for deliberately patient meals which slow time down this is not what I'm looking for, nor what was advertised. This place was extremely rushed. They tried to move you in move you out and flip your table as many times as possible. That being said, you cannot complain about the attention that each table receives they were on it! Dirty plates cleared right away bread refilled right away, everything was fast. Now to the food, I had the Caprese salad to start, the tomato was bland, thankfully, their balsamic vinegar was delicious, and allowed me to spruce up the dish the way I like it. Since the tomato didn't do the talking, the balsamic vinegar did. Then came the pasta stuffed with pecorino cheese, and served in a cream sauce. This was the highlight of the meal my wife, had the white truffle pasta and a cream sauce. Normally,she doesn't like a cream sauce, but this was the exception a week later and she still can't stop talking about how good the pasta and the sauce was. Onto the main course, my wife had the Seabass, which was cooked perfectly, drizzled, and vegetables. Amazing! The most underwhelming part of my meal, were my lamb chops. I think they gave me the thinnest lamb chops, like they were leftovers ! not only that, but they cooked it way too fast, kind of a metaphor to their service, which was fast. This was evident and the texture. And the sinews and small fats did not break down with the meat a true sign of cooking the lamb too fastly and too thoroughly. We had dessert, tiramisu, which was average for the city of Florence. When a nice place is recommended by the concierge, you don't expect to be served disappointment with a hefty bill. Dave your money, go somewhere else!

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    Il Barretto - Front window from inside, I thought it was a cool way of showing the name.

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

    Il Barretto - Beautiful balsamic vinaigrette with the bread basket in the wine.

    Beautiful balsamic vinaigrette with the bread basket in the wine.

    Il Barretto - Yummy!!

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    Sei Divino! - Sei Divino!

    Sei Divino!

    3.8(30 reviews)
    0.2 km•Santa 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

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    Sei Divino! - Aperitivi

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