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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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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The food was delicious, plated perfectly and the ambiance fantastic, my waiter was very polite and made great wine recommendations. read more
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Excellent service. Great warm ambiance. Food and wine were favoloso!! Steak was cooked perfectly medium rare. Risotto was favoloso!! read more
3 years ago
La Buchetta's Angel and Devil Gnocchi dish is in my top 3 favorite meals I've ever eaten. Every time I've been to Florence I make sure to stop here and as much as I want to try more dishes on their menu the gnocchi is so good that I have to get it. The Maso Furli Sauvignon blanc wine was very good and my husband got a few different dishes and he said all the food he tried was great and his experience here is also in his top 10 food experiences. Service here is also great, the waiters really try and understand what food and wine would be best for your palate and they're always willing to give recommendations for things to do around Florence. At the end of the meal they even gave us a complimentary dessert and limoncello. read more
1 year ago
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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An incredible and magical experience here in Florence. I found this place by accident after a quick search on google maps for a steakhouse. We made a quick reservation via phone (which wasn't necessary per se on a Thursday night at 7:30pm) and were kindly greeted once we arrived. From the moment we arrived, the service was unmatched. Our waiter was extremely kind, chatty, and provided a ton of great suggestions from the menu. The food was a 12/10. Simple. Try it out for yourself. Literally the best gnocchi I've had in my life. Beyond the incredible food (they have a great menu with amazing options), the service really made this experience above and beyond. Our waiter chatted with us about our hometown, recommendations in Italy and beyond, and so much more. We are so appreciative of this great experience! Please do yourself a favor and get some dinner here; your Florence experience will be that much better! Grazie Mille! read more
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
3 years ago
Probably hands down the BEST gnocchi I have had in Italy.. over all great food all around! Even though they give you bread as a starter, we ordered the Bruschetta con Mozzarella and it did not disappoint something just made it different than other bruschetta's I've had in the past! Like I said, the Gnocchi Angeli e Domoni was the best we have had in Italy, not just Florence either.. the flavors are exquisite! We also had the Pici Special which is very cool & something unique solely to La Buchetta.. they put the whole pasta in a cheese wheel then grate fresh truffle on top with pepper. Very filling, but the flavor was yummy we couldn't help but clean our plates! Paulo was the one who took care of us, and had it not been for us feeling so full we would've gotten dessert! However, we over heard another customer that said the cheesecake is to die for! So maybe leave room for the dessert & try the cheesecake or whatever your server recommends :) Can't wait for our next visit back already; this place will send you into a delicious food coma! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! The price is well worth the quality of food! read more
Best gnocchi that I've ever had! So delicious that I came back another day to get it again because all the other restaurants I tried didn't compare and I wanted to end my Florence trip on a good note. The potatoes, truffle pasta, and cheesecake were also 5 star items. The cheesecake was so light and scrumptious. Other solid dishes included the bruschetta, beef tartare, and the ribeye steak Didn't care too much for the la buchetta pici, filet mignon, or the chocolate cake dessert. Christian was a fabulous waiter. He gave great recommendations, was a caring and attentive waiter, and had a wonderful personality. Part of the reason we came back was the food, part of the reason was because of him. read more
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When in Florence, it is a requirement that all meat lovers find a place to get a good Florentine steak. La Buchetta provided me with an amazing experience. Amicable staff along with great attention to detail gave me an extremely pleasant dining experience. The Florentine steak is served rare, which I personally love. Even if you are someone who enjoys your steak medium to well-done, I would still recommend giving this a go. Both of our main dishes (truffle spaghetti and Florentine steak) were prepared table-side. Cool atmosphere once in the restaurant, seems to be located on a fairly minor street, not the type of place you randomly stumble across. I would assume it is necessary to call for a reservation, we did about a week in advance and were not able to eat until 10pm. Also be aware, no English menu, however the waiters speak good English and can provide you with all the information you need. read more
2 years ago
Best place I've eaten in Europe. Full of surprised and twists. No regrets and would recommend to anybody visiting Florence. Incredible service. So much fun. Great ambiance to be in. Great vibe. read more
2 years ago
The place was awesome. The meat delicious I found this place by chance when I was waiting for the wife. I called and made a reservation they have 2 locations not far from one another but be aware. We ordered the Florentine steak which was very very good. Also ordered risotto, and salad potato's on the side with a few drinks. This is on level of Ruth's Chris caliber steak. We very much enjoyed the atmosphere and the meal. If we return to Florence again we definitely will be eating here again. Went to another restaurant closer to our Airbnb and it was not as good. They dry aged the steak better it shows in quality texture and flavor read more
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This is a very small restaurant, they do not have tables outside or an obnoxious host trying to lure you in with their ridiculously large menu. This is a tiny if you blink you miss it place. But if you do you'll be sorry. We were fortunate at stumbled across this place mid day, no reservations. They were able to seat us (party of 2). The menu is hand written and in Italian. Don't worry the waitstaff is very patient and they help you order and choose your wine. The experience was wonderful from the greeting to the check I would recommend this place when you in Rome. Make a reservation if you want dinner here. Gratzi! read more
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Try nice restaurant not far from tourist center. Pasta was very good and so was the eggplant. Vegetable soup was also excellent. Staff was very good. read more
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Popped in for lunch right after arriving in Florence on our first day. Had a great experience, food was awesome. We ordered the bruschetta, chicken cesar salad and the angels and demons gnocchi. Everything was amazing. Best cesar salad I've ever had, no joke, and my husbands gnocchi was fantastic! Definitely recommend! read more
3 years ago
Close to the Uffizzi , this place has homemade pasta ( picci comes with a fun cheese wheel w sheep's cheese from Pienza, and the most amazing ravioli with creamy and sweet sauce . They are also known for their gnocchi which looks delicious and otters were saying mmmmnnn to. It's a little pricier for pasta than most other places , but probably worth it . I would get the gnocchi and the ravioli ! read more
3 years ago
Everything about this place is why it's rated so high. Highly recommend and come hungry because it's that good read more
Tried this place on a recommendation from a friend and wow did it live it up to the hype. Reserved a table months in advance before coming to Florence (I would recommend you do the same). The place already had a lineup right at opening (mostly people with reservations, so not really a concern). Once you get inside, it feels like an Italian trattoria with countless wine bottles on the wall. Started off with a bottle of their house wine which was excellent. Our table ordered the Angels and Demons Gnocchi and the Pici Special. Both were well done but the Angels and Demons was definitely the standout dish. While the Pici Special had truffles (which is always great), the Gnocchi just had so many different flavours that each bite was completely different and surprising (definitely a must get). We also ordered a Florentine steak with a couple of vegetable sides. The steak was cooked medium rare to perfection with a nice side of flaky salt that allowed you to control your salt levels. Finished off with a tiramisu to share and complimentary shots of Limoncello. Overall just a great dining experience in Florence especially if you want to experience Florentine steak and great pasta. Definitely make that reservation now if you have a trip coming up! read more
2 years ago
Great Service and Amazing food! The waiters and staff were so pleasant and personable. The food and ambiance was amazing! read more
2 years ago
The service and food were so good. We were a little worried about the rawness of the steak. As promised it was super tasty and so glad they talked us into letting the chef cook it the right way. read more
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2 years ago
In a city filled with fantastic restaurants, this was the best meal I had in Florence. Their angel and devil gnocchi is incredible, a must have. The chicken liver crostini is a fantastic appetizer. Service and ambiance is impeccable, incredible friendly wait staff and they brought us a delectable cheese cake for our anniversary, on the house. Cannot recommend La Buchetta enough. read more
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We loved here so much that we had to return for a second visit the next day. The picci pasta was my personal favorite but the star of the restaurant was the aged T-bone steak. Hospitality the ambience, the decor, the waiter. All were 10 out of 10 stars. I had to stop myself from going back a third time. Elton, our waiter, was as passionate about the food as we were, and made us enjoy the experience at a different level. All locally sourced ingredients!!!! read more
I was super excited to try this restaurant in Florence given all the amazing reviews. We were initially so happy we came as the service was so welcoming and impeccable. True to our experiences in Italy, the wine options were also unbeatable with a good glass of chianti for about 4-5 euros. Other peoples' amazing reviews started to be suspicious and unreliable when I had a piece of the bread for the table. Like how can you screw up bread? We couldn't even salvage it with olive oil, balsamic vinegar or cheese. It was possibly the worst bread I had ever tasted in a restaurant or someone else's home. My friend makes better homemade bread. Thus, I was not surprised that the gnocchi we ordered, though looked amazing, was also lackluster. The steak with truffle lacked taste as well. We thought it was maybe our fault for asking it to be done a little more than rare... Truly, I would give the food and the bread a combined score of a 2, but given how great and friendly the wait staff was, I felt compelled to reward them for their impeccable service. read more
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