Honestly, probably one of my favorite meals in Italy. The vibe is intimate with cork screws from previous customers all along the walls. The service was friendly. We shared a gnocchi which has to be probably the best gnocchi I've ever had, creamy with a hint of spice from the tomato dollops. My husband and I shared a filet, that was good but a little too rare for my taste even though we asked for medium. I think Florentine steak tends to be that way so I don't think it's a point against them. The wine we had was delicious and the server gave us Grapa to finish off the meal. Make a reservation, or they likely will be unable to accommodate! read more

La Buchetta - Gnocchi - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

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Mom and I were in the Santa Croce area touring the church there and got very hungry and I found this place on Yelp. Reviews were promising so we decided to give it a try and we were not disappointed! Firstly the service was incredible. Our server, Benjamin, was amazing. So funny and helpful and gave us great suggestions. Even let my mom try a few different wines to decide which one she liked. He ended up giving us shots of lemoncello on the house after our meal. So big thanks to Benjamin for his amazing hospitality. Second the food. Delicious in every sense of the word. We started with the chicken liver pate with burrata. An acquired taste but if you like pate, it's a great antipasti to try. Mom got the Pici pasta which was prepared table side in a pecorino cheese wheel topped with truffle. So simple yet tasty. I got the filet mignon that was covered in a blue cheese and shallot sauce. It was the best steak I've had in a long time. So tender and soft and juicy you could cut it with a butter knife. If you're a steak lover and are too intimidated by the size of the traditional Florentine steak I recommend you try this steak out. Overall great restaurant, great vibes and great service. Would gladly come here again on our next trip to Florence. Also they usually take reservations, but we went in around 4:30 and they seated the 2 of us no problem. read more

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This was the best dinner that we had in Florence - service was excellent, food was delicious and it was overall an amazing dinning experience. We did make our reservation a month in advance so if you're wanting to eat here definitely make a reservation. The wine list was large with a great selection. We enjoyed a nice house Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino here. For appetizer we started with the bruschetta which was good but if I had to do it again, I'd skip ordering it to save room for their speciality the Florentine steak! For ordering the steak they show it to you before they cook it to confirm the portion. The chefs recommendation was more raw then we would normally order but I would absolutely trust the chef on this one. The steak was amazing - cooked to perfection, tender and seasoned well! We also ordered the gnocchi which was one of my favorites in Italy! read more

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This was one of my favorite meals in Florence. My husbands coworker had recommended the restaurant. We happened to be walking by around lunch time and decided to stop. Each dish was so flavorful and delicious. I loved the quaint feeling of the restaurant. Florence is quiet touristy so some of the restaurants don't feel very authentically Italian. This one however still made me feel like I was in a local Italian restaurant where quality and service really mattered. read more

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This is def my favorite restaurant out of the ones we've tried in Florence! We originally tried to eat here for dinner, but the wait for walk in was a couple hours, and the staff suggested coming during lunch time. We went the next day during lunch time around 12, and there was no wait! The food is amazing! I love the olive jam they had for the meat and cheese board. Pairs so well with everything else. The Pici pasta was fun because the cheese wheel, it tastes so creamy and the truffle adds great flavor. My favorite is definitely the gnocchi! Literally the best gnocchi I've had. I personally enjoy spicy food, so I love the small kick in the gnocchi's flavor. Highly recommend! When we came, they also had fresh porcini, so we ordered it as a side, and I love the freshness as well. The staff are very friendly and helpful! The restaurant has a nice vibe too, love the corks decors in it read more

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La Buchetta was such a standout experience in Florence! The service was excellent from start to finish. The pici pasta was perfectly al dente and finished in a cheese wheel right at our table-so flavorful and fun to watch. We ended the meal with an affogato made tableside with liquid nitrogen, which was just as delicious as it was cool to see. Would absolutely come back! read more

We researched restaurants before coming to Florence for the best Florentine steak and this came out to be the best choice for us. We made a reservation and were met by Nicolo, who's so pleasant, friendly and entertaining. Of course we got their famous steak and Nicolo suggested to us other menus: their best appetizer and two kind of pasta-delicious! Great food and friendly staff. Awesome experience! read more

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The food and service were outstanding, and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and history of the wine windows. I purchased a book about them and visited all the wine windows in Florence, which made for a very memorable experience. One tip: always make a reservation before heading to this restaurant, as walk-ins are very limited. read more

The ambience is beautiful. Service was great. My steak was bleh! I didn't realize that the beef are already aged so it already has certain toughness to it and I ordered mine medium-well. It came out like a sawdust. 42 euros down in the drain. Stick to pasta when you're in Florence! read more

La Buchetta - Interior of restaurant - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

Best meal we had in Florence and on our entire 2 weeks in Italy. 4 people -- everything was amazing.

The service is warm and inviting. The food is incredibly good. We had delicious vegetable soup and a beautiful salad with roasted chestnuts. The pici speciale was amazing. A 'must do' experience! read more

Amazing food, service, and atmosphere! The best place for a date night, a girls dinner, or a family gathering. You must try the cheese tasting board, the Gorgonzola gnocchi, and the steak Florentine. Something delicious for everyone to enjoy! I will miss this restaurant after I leave Florence. read more

La Buchetta - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

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We had dinner a few nights ago. We were greeted beautifully by the host and manager. He truly seemed happy to have us and gave a glass of Prosecco. He waiter was courteous and friendly. The food, service and wine was extraordinary. It was a very enjoyable experience. read more

We ate here in early June (there are actually two locations for La Buchetta, and they're just a block or two apart. Make sure you know which location your reservation is at!). As others have noted, make a reservation. Also be aware that if you fail to show up, the restaurant charges 50 Euros per person. The food is excellent and the service is really good. The cover charge is € 3 per person. A bottle of water was another € 3. I chose the Picci Special, and it is divine (€ 33). It's pasta prepared tableside in a wheel of cheese and then transferred to a bowl. Truffle is grated over the top of the dish. It is gloriously silky, cheesy, and flavorful. Its uniqueness justifies the high price; I didn't see that dish offered elsewhere. My dining companion had the € 30 Tartare Manzo. A side of spinach was € 7, and the torta di mele was € 9. If you skip the wine (our choice was € 28), you can keep the cost down a bit, but we enjoyed the wine with our meals. read more

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This place was good! We stopped by for lunch as a walk-in and we got seated without any issues. Very friendly service with English speaking staff. The place filled up fast! They had to turn a few walk-ins away after 1pm because they were fully booked at that point. Not too many tables inside so make sure to show up early if you don't have a reservation. We started off with the mango, shrimp and blackberry salad. Very refreshing and yummy! We thought it was a nice touch that they went ahead and split up our order into 2 separate plates without us having to ask. I ordered their famous gnocchi and my husband got the seafood pasta. My husband liked the gnocchi and said it was very good, however I think I might not be a fan of gnocchi because it didn't stand out to me as much. While the gnocchi itself had very good texture I found that guanciale made it a little too salty for my liking. Also, this dish is very cheesy! I'm not lactose intolerant, but I feel like my body didn't agree with all the stracciatella from this dish (sorry if tmi lollll). My husband's seafood pasta was good! Not too salty and he said he enjoyed it. Overall, we would come back because we liked the service and ambiance, but we might opt for dinner instead of lunch next time. FYI when we arrived at 12pm they told us they actually open at 12:30pm instead of 12pm as posted on Yelp & Google. read more

La Buchetta - Mango, shrimp and blackberry salad - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

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Love love love this place!! The truffle pasta created tableside is amazing- do not miss this restaurant highly recommend

Special, home atmosphere, very good selection of local wines. Great service, Ledio is absolutely Superb! I recommend the place with full conviction. read more

Exceptional experience. Make sure that you make a reservation ahead of time. I called the original location, they were fully booked but told us they could book us at their other location (2 min walk). I enjoyed this setting more because it was on a quieter street and it looks newly renovated. We ordered the Florentine Steak (the minimum order is 1.2kg) with a side of roasted potatoes, and the shrimp risotto. Everything was phenomenal. Recommending this restaurant to all my friends and family. read more

La Buchetta - Dining area - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

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If you want to have most delicious lasagna come here. Service was great and very accommodating. Ambiance was relaxed. Coming here when in town. read more

Best pasta in town. Recommended by a cardinal (or a Padre?). They get their cheese fresh, real fresh (the cheese maker is making the cheese 2am the day of!) Greer wine selection. And of course the Florentino steak is great The atmosphere is 5-star. All the employees work so well together and work for the customers satisfaction read more

Literally the best gnocchi I've ever had. The cream sauce is sooo good without making you feel disgusting after and the gnocchi melts in your mouth. The spicy red sauce dollops are a tasty extra touch. Would eat again if we were here longer. Husband got the linguini in clam sauce which was also good. And we've been wanting to have tiramisu in Italy so we went for it even tho we were stuffed and also a great tiramisu. Can't really go wrong here if you get a table! The decor gives you something to look at. The walls are filled with corks and little wooden chips that people that signed over the years. We tried to come out first night and they were booked so we put our name down for the second night (highly recommend doing that if you are in town for multiple nights). read more

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Everything was absolutely perfect! The service with Nicolo was incredible, everything he recommended was so delicious. The atmosphere was great and each dish was better than the next. Highly recommend. read more

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I enjoyed the food however it was not worth the expensive price tag in my opinion. The food was delicious however we found better food for half the price while in Florence. I did really enjoy the ambiance of the restaurant however and there was excellent service. read more

Gnocci Angelo e demoni - Creamy and super flavorful. The gnocchi was soft and chewy. This is the best I've ever had. Definitely coming back for this!! 5/5 Pici special - Truffle and cheese. It's also super flavorful. It smelled good and you can really taste the truffle. They mix the pasta in a cheese wheel! 5/5 Tagliatelle Al cingiliale boar - it was okay. I probably would get this again. 3/5 The fiorentina (florentine steak) - it was really good. And with the salt.. *chefs kiss* 4/5 read more

Warm service, lots of smile. Simple dishes but excellent ingredients and well executed. The Florentine steak is a must try as well as the three cheese salad. A good selection of wines. Some offer excellent value when compared to the retail US price. We ate here on consecutive nights. Why go somewhere else when you find exactly what you want!? read more

The food was delicious, plated perfectly and the ambiance fantastic, my waiter was very polite and made great wine recommendations. read more

La Buchetta - Entrance of the restaurant ! - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

This place is sooo delicious and the staff are incredibly friendly. Best gnocchi I've had in my life and a cozy space too.

Benji was the best server ever i highly recommend this establishment. i went here with my family because i was not home for thanksgiving and omg 10/10. so delicious, will be back! read more

What a special find this is! Our water, Bajnam, made sure our experience was perfect...twice! He even remembered the wine I had on my first visit. The veal chop was succulent and cooked to perfection. The eggplant Parm was excellent. They gladly cook your beef to the doneness you prefer. The pasta swirled in the cheese wheel and topped with truffles was fabulous. Definitely a new favorite in Florence. read more

Excellent service. Great warm ambiance. Food and wine were favoloso!! Steak was cooked perfectly medium rare. Risotto was favoloso!! read more

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Fantastic food and service! One of the best in Florence. The Gnocchi is superb with tons of cheese. The pricing is very reasonable and the menu has plenty to offer. Highly suggest reservations. They have two seatings at 7pm and 9pm read more

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Best meal I have ever had: angels and demons gnocchi, special pici pasta, tagliata sulla costola, and warm cheesecake. Everything was perfect. Service was fantastic as well. read more

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Amazing food! My boyfriend and I shared pici pasta and the florentine steak. This was my first time having the famous florentine steak and it was delicious. The minimum is 1kg, and it cost us around 66 euro. I highly recommend it. We finished our meal off with the cheesecake which melted in your mouth. The restaurant is small and intimate. If you are thinking of eating here, you need to get a reservation at least 3 days prior (or a couple of weeks during peak season). read more

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This was our first time in Florence and saw the amazing reviews for La Buchetta. I was hesitant to make the reservation on line due to the charge of $50 per person if you don't make it and we are a family of 5. However the reviews were too good so we made the reservation. I am SO GLAD we did! La Buchetta was one of the best meals we've had and our family has been to many great restaurants. Let's start with the service. Our waiter was friendly and helpful and didn't even get frustrated with me when I had to try 4 different red wines before I found one I liked. He was very funny and charming. We did family style so ordered food for the table to share. Our only regret is that we only ordered one pasta that they make in the cheese wheel and top with truffles because we should have gotten at least 2 or more. It was delicious! As in previous reviews the Gnocchi was out of this world and I'm not a big gnocchi person. Our young adult sons had the Tuscan steak. It measured at 1.7 kg which was definitely enough for them after eating the pastas and appetizers. The steak melted in their mouth. I almost forgot the olive oil and aged vinaigrette that came with the three mozzarella appetizer. Incredible. Make the reservation because it is a small place and definitely worth it! read more

The best restaurant we went to in Florence. Amazing Gnocchi. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Unique taste...! Quality food...! Amazing service...! What more can you ask for? They didn't look at me strange when I asked for it, and they cooked the BEST well done steak I've ever tasted!! So juicy!!! The waiters love their jobs and it shows! Highly recommend! Great wine selection as well! read more

La Buchetta - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

The best meal I had in my 16 day trip to Italy with family. The cut of steak was absolute perfection. My wife's gnocchi perfection. My sons spaghetti with meat sauce was killer. The salads fresh and simple, exactly what I was looking for my whole time in Italy. The red wine was smooth going down and elevated my steak all the more. All to say this place is worth getting a reservation at if you're in Florence. Or waiting if you're a walk in. The service was exceptional as well! Shoutout to the team there! Will definitely be back. read more

La Buchetta - Florentine Steak (ribeye cut) - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

Instagram Caption: This might have been the best pasta of our lives! The fettuccine, swirled in a pecorino Romano rind and topped with truffles, was pure magic. Unlike Parmesan, pecorino is the star of Tuscany--its bold, nutty flavor made this dish unforgettable. Incredible food, fun service, and an atmosphere full of history at La Buchetta in Florence. Already dreaming of our next visit! #FlorenceEats #PecorinoMagic #TruffleLove #LaBuchetta Review: Our dinner at La Buchetta Food & Wine Restaurant in Florence was truly unforgettable. Tucked near the Ponte Vecchio, this historic gem is known for its authentic Tuscan flavors, and it did not disappoint. We started with a delicate beef carpaccio, followed by the highlight of the night--fettuccine swirled in a pecorino Romano rind with truffles. Unlike Parmesan, pecorino is the cheese of choice in Tuscany, made from sheep's milk and packed with a richer, more complex flavor. This dish was the perfect balance of creamy, salty, and earthy. We also indulged in gnocchi with a luscious cheese sauce, crisp ham, and edible flowers, and ended on a high note with a warm mascarpone cheesecake. Beyond the food, the experience was made even better by the friendly, engaging service. The restaurant has deep historical roots, being home to one of Florence's famous wine windows (buchette del vino)--once used to sell wine directly to passersby during the Renaissance. If you're in Florence and love pasta, La Buchetta is a must. We'll be dreaming about that pecorino fettuccine until we're back! read more

Very good, we didn't have a reservation and we lucked out and they squeezed us in. However, it was busy so I wouldn't count on getting in one without one. We had the bistecca, pico special and the gnocchi. All were great. Highly recommended! read more

The best steaks you will ever have in your life!!! Make sure to make a reservation coz this place is super busy and we couldn't get it when we showed up the 1st time, and had to come back. But it was the best destination Sergey was our server and he was absolutely fantastic!!! Explain everything and make Amazing suggestions!! Top notch!!! We will be back !! read more