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I visited La Buchetta on September 20, 2026, with my husband, daughter, and son-in-law, and our experience was truly memorable. Our party was served by Benji and Luciano, who each contributed something special to the evening. Benji was extremely knowledgeable about Italian wine, particularly the flavor profile of Chianti and what distinguishes an authentic Chianti Classico DOCG. His understanding of the Italian wine industry is impressive, and he is genuinely enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge. Luciano, meanwhile, is a server extraordinaire. He assumes nothing and instead takes the time to explain, with elegance and care, how each element of the meal is meant to be enjoyed. He gently poured olive oil onto a plate, added salt and pepper, and explained that we could dip their homemade focaccia into it. Although I was already familiar with this tradition, watching him present it was almost poetic. He then brought out our Bistecca alla Fiorentina with a side of sea salt and a small candle made from the steak's own fat. As the candle melted, he explained that we could drizzle the rendered fat over the steak and finish it with a sprinkling of sea salt. Divine! The steak was excellent, as was the salad with arugula, peaches, tomatoes, and burrata. We also absolutely LOVED the warm cheesecake for dessert. One particularly thoughtful moment came just after Luciano served our main course. Without our even asking, he offered to take a photograph of our family together. It was such a simple but genuinely kind gesture, and we appreciated it very much. The combination of excellent food, knowledgeable service, and Luciano's gracious attention to detail made our dinner at La Buchetta a wonderful experience and one we will remember fondly.
The food, service and drinks were all delicious here. We were lucky to walk in and get a table, but I would suggest getting a reservation if you can. It was very full. The asparagus was delicious, crisp and perfectly cooked. I got the Gnocchi Angeli e Demoni and was really happy I did. It was excellent. One interesting thing is that this was the only restaurant we ate it in Rome, Milan, Venice and Florence over two weeks that made you choose a tip at checkout.
This was the second place where we ate dinner in Florence, and on this particular night we were in the mood for lasagna. Unfortunately, I decided to visit Google and Yelp reviews, which are at the disposal and discrepancy of the American taste and appetite and not local tastebuds. This was my first attention to detail when arriving at a restaurant in Italy where it's obvious you're American, but unfortunate that they pair you along with other American's who enjoy ranch on salad dressing and don't understand virgin olive oil and red wine vinaigrette is what one tosses that salad with here. We were greeted amicably and the server only brought to our table bread and no olive oil. I had to request it. Surprised. The dining area was busy, and it felt as if this restaurant was ideal for friendly family gatherings. We weren't in the mood for wine, and here's where I learned that it's considered sacrilege drinking water and no wine with dinner here. I like wine, but don't need it at every meal. Plus, we don't drink a lot of alcohol. I also had been fighting a cold and wanted plenty of water. The waiter didn't seem to understand, but I digress. We began our meal with a wonderful salad, which had a salad mix of mangoes and cucumbers. I felt gratified with our choice, and believed that when we ordered lasagna it would be magnificent. Unfortunately, it was a bit charred at the ridges, a bit too long in the over I imagine. The taste was there, with a good marinara sauce, but it was honestly a tad dry. We didn't order desert, which again, the waiter seemed put off that we didn't order as we, husband and I, were both full.
If I could give this place 10 stars I would. Amazing service, the servers were so friendly. I was sent here on a recommendation from a coworker that the gnocchi was the best she's ever had, and she was not kidding!!!! Light, cheesy, flavorful - I am still daydreaming about it today. The wine was great and the dry aged beef was amazing. If I will go back to Florence, this is a must!
Another excellent spot we tried in Florence. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and seated immediately. The staff was very friendly and our waiter was Nugo. He was awesome and had us laughing the entire night. We peppered him with a lot of questions about the menu, he answered everything and also accommodated my father-in-law, who is GF. He had his own GF bread basket and was able to order almost anything on the menu. We ordered a nice bottle of Montepulciano red for the table that was $48. Others had the Hugo spritz. For app I had the anchovies with roasted red pepper, sea salt and oil over grilled crostini, very good. I skipped first course and ordered the ribeye steak for my main course. Bone in, medium rare, sprinkled with sea salt and a side of onion marmalade. The steak was very good and had way less fat than I expected. The waiter suggested a huge steak for the table, but I was the only one ordering steak that night. Maybe next time. Others ordered the fillet and it was cooked perfectly, the angels and demons gnocchi, and the veal scallopini. Everybody was pleased Really cool spot with a very good wine selection, drinks, excellent food and a fun atmosphere that you don't find at many places. Nugo was an A+ server.
Was here last year and loved everything about this restaurant. The food, the staff, the affogato that was made table side! It also had an adorable wine window! I can't wait to go back.
This review is for La Buchetta 2 since the wait at the original one was too long. But the menu is exactly the same! We were specifically looking for a restaurant that serves the Florentine steak, and this place truly met the expectation! The service was warm and efficient (although our waiter tends to upsell a bit). We had an amazing meal and a local wine that we got to taste before making a decision. Watching the steak being cut and sliced and dripping the fat over it was a sight in itself. Don't miss it!
Amazing Italian Tuscan restaurant. Our server Nicko was funny and attentive. We ordered Pici de "La Buchetta" homemade pasta, Spezzatino alla fiorentina beef stew, and mashed potatos. All were great, esp the pasta. The price was reasonable for the quality. The ambiance was one of intimacy and finery. I recommend.
Found this restaurant on Trip Advisor when I was at a bar nearby looking to see where I could grab dinner in the area. Off I went when I saw the good reviews. Luckily I was able to get in and got great service and recommendations. Had the Hugo and blood orange spritz's to go with the spezzatino (traditional Florentine beef stew with Rh potatoes). It was hearty and perfect for the day which happened to be raining off and on. Learned about wine windows in the process!
La Buchetta is a landmark steakhouse in Florence, and for good reason. Sure, there are plenty of tourists and foreign students that roll through every night (guilty as charged), but they still offer fantastic food experiences for the tourist and the local alike. We ate here twice during our stay in Florence. The experience was fantastic both nights, with different dining experiences: Night one was the steak experience, and it was simply one of the best meals of a two week trip in Nirthern Italy. Pasta courses that were amazing (truffle-y and cheese-y) preceded our for-the-table steak. The steak? Fantastic. Marbled the right way, grilled just enough to give us that Maillard boost. We cut all that we could find off of the bone, saucing it as was suggested- olive oil and salt, mixed on the plate, and that's it. It wasn't heavy, it was just enough, and it made for fantastic sobremesa before the tiramisu and limoncello. There are bigger cuts n the menu, some served with the tallow candle presentation (yum), and if there had been four of us, we may have gone that route. Night two, and the service staff says: "You had steak last night, so let's get you some light pasta and some nice salad." You're right, friend. Let's go that route, and leave feeling like we've been cared for, and still leave having enjoyed more truffle and cheese and seasonal goodness. And of course, I'll take that coffee and limoncello. This is a nice, local-feeling place for the out-of-towner to get the Florentine steak experience.
Our favorite meal in Florence. The restaurant is small and intimate and the service is phenomenal. The servers even told us about the history of the wine windows throughout the city. The Pici pasta is finished in a cheese wheel and is a must! We also ordered a steak and it was cooked perfectly. Great wine selection. Highly recommend!
I don't care how touristy it is to toss pasta in a cheese wheel, it is freaking delicious. That dish is a must. The lasagna was also delicious, but the cheese wheel pasta was the star. Our server was friendly and efficient, and the decor (at least in the 2nd location) was really cute for a date night or girls night.
This was a perfect place for a meal. Benji was our server and he was fabulous. Their pasta is out of this world. 10 out of 10! The building was quaint and adorable.
3 years ago
Absolutely amazing! The menu is diverse, the staff explains any dish and they suggest wines that will compliment your dishes. The gnocchi was very special-one of a kind! The cheesecake was served warm with a blueberry compote- awesome read more
4 years ago
Don't miss this place while in Florence. A highlight of our trip. Get reservations as it is a small space and very popular read more
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I read about La Buchetta before coming to Florence and it did not disappoint. My husband and I started with the pici pasta special and the gnocchi. You can never go wrong when your pasta is being mixed in a cheese wheel but that pasta was cooked perfectly. The gnocchi was melt in your mouth delicious and had so many textures and flavors. The heat added was such a nice surprise. We also split the filet that I forgot to snap a picture of but was equally as delicious. Finally we get to dessert. I saw many reviews on here for the cheesecake but they really do not do it justice. It came out hot which I have never experienced for a cheesecake. You must get this. My husband and I are already planning our last meal at La Buchetta while we're in Florence! read more
5 years ago
My all time favorite pasta dish ever. If you come here you have to get the pecorino pasta with truffles. So tasty & fresh & the price is so much more more reasonable than any other place in the US read more
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Wow... it was the first restaurant we went to when we arrived in Florence and it set the bar VERY high. The steak was to die for. Pasta unbelievable... and the cheesecake desert is a must!! Our waiter explained everything and his recommendations were on point. read more
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Phenomenal food- everything from the drinks to the entrees were amazing. Outside seating on a low traffic street, we loved the atmosphere. The service was great and the menu was unique. We started with the angel and demon gnocchi (a MUST HAVE) , some salads and other pasta dishes. All delicious. My husband and I both got steaks , cooked perfectly and bursting with flavor. I will return before we leave Florence for that gnocchi again! read more
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Easily the best restaurant in my stay in Italy (yes, even beating out the restaurants in Rome). We got lucky and got a seat without a reservation, but we also came around 8:30 - so a little bit after normal dinner time. My husband found it on a list of places you need to try in Florence and I'm so happy we did. It was hard to decide on what to get, but I ended up getting the special pici pasta and both he and I agreed that it was indeed the best dish we ever had. It comes to you in a cheese wheel and the water twirled it around in there and then grated truffles and pepper on in front of us - quite the presentation and experience. I would fly back to Italy for this dish alone. My husband got the lasagna. Even though it was overshadowed by the pasta, the lasagna itself was pretty great as well. We got tiramisu for dessert and it was the best one during my trip. We saw others get the florentine steak, but were just not hungry enough to justify a 2 lb steak, but it looked amazing. If you do nothing else in Florence, come here. Worth the money. read more
8 years ago
So where to start I am staying at a hotel nearby the restaurant and was just looking for a place to eat a nice dinner I was fortunate to be introduced to this amazing small place The atmosphere is nice and very Italian The Florentine Steak was the best I have ever had and I compare to two other places over the past couple of days The cheese cake was out of heaven The best cheesecake I have had in my life The consistency the softness and the rich flavor The people were very nice and very honest with their recommendations Pablo (bald guy) was amazing and helpful! Definitely recommend this place and will be back to it for sure read more
7 years ago
My favorite restaurant in Firenze! Have gone over 8 times in my time abroad and enjoyed every single visit. The gnocchi and ravioli are to die for! Also, the service is absolutely impeccable. The staff is attentive and always delivers the best experience, especially Ledio! read more
4 years ago
Our Airbnb host actually recommended this place to us. We managed to snag a very late dinner around 9:30pm. This was our first day in Florence from Venice. We started the day off with already a 2.2 pounds of Florentine steak as our second lunch. Our host said this place was known for the steak so we were hesitant about doing another huge number of steak. Ultimately, we went through with it and we were glad we did. This was indeed our best meal in Firenze. We got the stracciatella style, Angels and Demons gnocchi. Lol and of course... another helping of Florentine steak... this time, 2.4 pounds. The gnocchi was amazing; it was rich and had quite the kick to it from the dried peppers. The Florentine steak was cooked really well; they even give you salt on the side just in case. I enjoyed the TV they had showing the chef's table live. They bring out the steak to you with its weight before they prepare it. It was pretty cool watching them assemble the finishing touches on the TV. They gave us some house-made limoncello to top off the dinner. read more
4 years ago
The best restaurant in Florence! They were sold out for the weekend I was there. But the receptionist said to call tomorrow to see if someone cancels. I called the next day and sure enough a couple didn't show up for their reservation. So the guy asked if i could be there in 15. I hopped out the door and walked to the restaurant. One there i was greeted with a warm smile and allowed to select a nice table by an open window. They brought out my drink and bread which was delicious. I have a nut allergy, so I couldn't get the beef filet with blue cheese because the mixture included walnuts. So instead I chose a ravioli dish with blue cheese and onions, then a plain filet. The guy made the recommendation that ai get a half order of the ravioli to go with my meat and it was perfect. I ended up slicing my filet into bite sizes scooping the blue cheese from the ravioli and rolling it with the amazing sweet onions. Omg, it was the best meal and so tender and delicious!! read more
La Buchetta served the best pasta dish I had during my two weeks in Italy. Our server, Lidio highly reccommended the stracciatella-style burrata gnocchi and it was out. of. this. world. My dish was drizzled with spicy peppers, fresh herbs and even edible flowers. I'll never forget this dish! I could watch the entire experience from a live feed screen in the restaurant area, which was so much fun. It wasn't crowded during the lunchtime seating, so it was romantic, casual, local and perfect. Highly recommend La Buchetta to any travelers coming through Florence. Pro Tips: - Peep through the restaurant windows from the street and you'll see the kitchen in action! - Sign your name and date on one of the wooden discs they hang on the wall - Order the stracciatella-style burrata gnocchi and tell me it's not the best gnocchi you've ever devoured read more
4 years ago
Amazing, Fabulous, Must Go! Steaks, Gluten Free, Everything was perfect! Service also outstanding! read more
3 years ago
Pici special was so good I cried. The filet with truffles was also excellent and generously portioned. The staff was friendly and informative about the town. Def recommend and may even return on our short visit in Florence. read more
5 years ago
We went here two times in Florence. Charming ambiance, friendly helpful staff, gluten friendly options and knowledgeable about gluten free options! Wine and food was so good wonderful spot! Helped us call a cab even at the end of our evening. Thank you all Buchetta! read more
3 years ago
Best meal of my life. Excellent service. House wine was cheap and amazing as well. The bruschetta, gnocchi, steak, and cheesecake were to die for. 10/10 recommend. read more
5 years ago
Had to make a point of leaving a review for the lovely humans at La Buchetta! On a night full of reservations, the host went out of his way to make an effort to seat me because we'd spoken earlier in the day (I came by while they were closed before dinner). Our waiter Christian was super kind and answered our questions about the menu! We ordered a to-die-for Florentine steak (must-do) and also enjoyed some pici and gnocchi beforehand. We finished up dinner with delicious warm cheesecake and some limoncello on the house! Thank you for such a memorable dinner, Christian (+La Buchetta staff). We'll be back when we're in Firenze again! read more
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I had heard very good things about La Buchetta and had been dying to try it. My two girlfriends and I were late to our reservation and they were still very accommodating. We had amazing service and were very well taken care of. Not to mention that the food was absolutely amazing. Easily one of the best dinners that I have had yet in Florence!! Highly recommend. We ordered the caprese, the vongole, the gnocchi, and the wild boar tagliatelle! To die for!! read more
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Everything about this place was incredible. When you go definitely treat yourself and indulge. Pricey but so worth it. The atmosphere was so charming and the waiters were the sweetest. Ours came over and went through the whole menu with us explaining where each dish came from in Italy and their taste. The online menu with pictures was also helpful for English speakers, but made you want everything so much more. Our table split two platters with fresh mozzarella, meats, honey, jam, and it was incredible. I got the pasta special and although pricey the presentation in the wheel and taste alone was worth it. read more
7 years ago
One of the top 5 maybe 3 meals I have had anywhere in the world!! We had the spaghetti in the cheese with the steak Florentine ...so good!! Wait staff were fun and knowledgeable!! read more
4 years ago
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