We love this place in Florence which has indoor and outdoor patio. Pluses 1. Fresh mussels 2. Good wines by the glass especially Chianti Classico Reserva and the Brunello 3. Boar pasta Ragu 4. Lobster pasta 5. Triple tiramisu is the highlight and so delicious 6. Helpful and friendly service Highly recommended! read more

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La Bussola was recommended by our hotel staff. The were comfortable tables outdoors in the shade. The staff were very nice. We were served some complementary bread. Chianti by the glass was reasonably priced. My wife and I split the shrimp avocado salad to start. It was delicious. The produce tasted really fresh. This was followed by an eggplant pizza. This is the best pizza that we have had in Florence to date. Our friends enjoyed their vegetarian pizza. They had cappuccino that they liked. I concluded my meal with a generously sized afffogato. The espresso was poured out of the pot tableside- very cool. Great lunch. I would happily return. read more

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Best dinner we had in Florence! Everything we had was delicious and the service was exceptional. We actually went back and got food for lunch the next day. I love how friendly the owners and family were. The vibe was lively and fresh, just felt good. Everyone should try to make it here for a great meal! read more

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Love this place! I've been here 6 times total on two different trips to Florence, 3 years apart and it was as good the first time as it was the last. I strongly recommend their Pizza and Lasagna but honestly, from sampling everything in my groups plates, I can say you just can't go wrong. Convenient location, comfortable atmosphere --yet very spacious for a historic area--, good staff, great food. I will be back! read more

Everything about this place was molto bene. The pizza was the best pizza I've ever had. Service was fantastic and the ambiance was casual & romantic. I will come here every time I'm in Florence. read more

La Bussola - Napoli Pizza without anchovies - Pizza Near Me - Florence, FI

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The food wasn't bad but it wasn't incredible either. The problem was the service was bad. We ran out of drinks and no one ever offered us a new cocktail. So we just drank water and watch the water walk by with no eye contact read more

Nice restaurant with decent food. However, our waiter was not so kind. He was tall with round black glasses. The impression we got was he couldn't be bothered waiting on our table or us. We are from the US and asked a lot of questions relative to the menu choices. All said and done, I forgot my bag of gifts which I placed behind my chair. It wasn't until the day when I realised I left the bag at the restaurant. Went back to the restaurant to inquire if the bag was returned or found. Needless to say, the bag hadn't been returned or found. Myself and my group friends all felt the waiter may have taken the bag out of spite. Either way, shame on the waiter who was rude to us. Very disappointed. read more

We booked a reservation for our last night in Florence. They have multiple inside dining areas, outside dining, and a bar area where you can drink or eat. Very clean and inviting. The host was very helpful. Our reservation was supposed to be 830 but was booked for 930. He was very accommodating and was able to squeeze us in at 9. He suggested we wait in the bar area while waiting for our table. The entire staff as we waited were very friendly and all spoke English and Italian. Our waitress was not that great. I don't think she spoke English very well which caused her to barely check on us. We saw her 3 times for a total of maybe 1 minute. Very different experience than other restaurants in Florence with the waiters and waitresses. They had many more food choices than any of the restaurants I visited in Florence. Lots of delicious pizza choices as well. We ordered the Salamino piccante pizza which was spicy salami and mozzarella. Very delicious and a little spicy, just spicy enough to enjoy the flavor. We also ordered the Florentine t bone steak for 2. Cooked medium rare and was very juicy. The pics look more rare than it actually was. The potatoes were a delightful surprise. A size-able portion and very crispy. If I'm ever in Florence again, I would definitely come back to Bussola. read more

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Great food, great service. Pizza was magnificent! I would go back!!! Atmosphere was also well beyond pleasant

A lovely restaurant just off the piazza Republica. It's family owned with excellent food. The staff are great. Friendly and knowledgeable! It was so good we went twice. The veal scallopini with porcini mushrooms was the best. The pizzas are great too. read more

This is the best place I ate in Florence. I ordered margherita pizza, pasta and fried calamari and all are super yummy. I would definitely revisit next time! read more

It was a little hot inside during summer even with the ac on but omg the pizza was amazing! Our server was very friendly and efficient. The crust is amazing! Great location. The restaurant at lunch really filled up, we made a reservation. read more

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We stopped for a drink... and ended up eating everything in throng on the menu!!! Fantastic read more

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Service was superior and the atmosphere was cozy. Loved the mozzarella en carozza! The pizza dough and crust were amazing. read more

La Bussola - Awesome margarita pizza and mozzarella en Carozza with white truffle. - Pizza Near Me - Florence, FI

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Fresh ingredients, good service. Overall a lovely meal. Everything was delicious. Presentation was nice. I would go back here. read more

La Bussola - Ravioli - Pizza Near Me - Florence, FI

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My number one restaurant in Florence. Ambiance: Welcoming from the moment you walk in. You feel like home right away. Beautiful place Service: The owner and the entire staff is incredible. Food: we tried 4 different plates. Superb We are coming back soon!!!! read more

Stumbled upon this place while we were walking around as it was nearby our hotel. We came here for a late lunch and the outside was packed so we sat inside which was fairly empty. Service is quick and friendly and they happily accommodated us Americans. My husband and I shared the Toscana pizza number 3 for lunch and it was seriously the best pizza I've had in Italy. It was fresh, crisp, and so flavorful! And this compliment is coming from a NY'er who is very critical of pizza. It was so good we came back here twice in 4 days. I definitely recommend this place and I can't wait to come back and try the rest of their menu. read more

La Bussola - PIZZA TOSCANA N°3 - Pizza Near Me - Florence, FI

By far the best food I had in Italy, we went for lunch one day and then dinner the next because it was so good. The pizza was great and the staff were attentive. I had my kids but this would be great for date night as well read more

If you do one thing in all of Italy, be sure to stop here and eat the best lasagna in all of the country. read more

La Bussola - The best Lasagna in the world - Pizza Near Me - Florence, FI

Excellent service, food, and proximity to Ponte Vecchio. No worries at all. Highly recommended

Amazing food and amazing service. I got a pizza with pears and honey and walnuts and it was just amazing. The pizza was made with love and tasted phenomenal. We also got the caprese which was fantastic. Super cute restaurant that has a lot of space inside. I really loved everything about this place. read more

La Bussola - Pizza Near Me - Florence, FI

our server was lovely, spoke english with an american accent. She is the grand daughter of the owner. she even brought her cat to our table to the delight of my children. very family friendly section. i thought it was just gonna be the same old italian place in central florence but we were delighted with our meal and the dining experience here, we felt very comfortable. the food was delicious we ate everything. read more

Delicious food and relaxing vibe, the server was very friendly. I definitely recommend! read more

La Bussola - Pizza Near Me - Florence, FI

So glad we were able to get a reservation here! Had to take an early seating, but wow was it worth it. It's redundant to say the food in Florence is good but this was one of our favorites. Got a delicious Florentine steak (when in Ro- er, Florence) and spaghetti carbonara along with two drinks and it was fantastic. Even the table olive oil was exquisite and we tried to find it in local shops before leaving. We sat outside in the covered seating, while the inside is smaller and more intimate (not sure if there's bar seating as well). The staff was wonderfully friendly, and the good part about sitting outside is you can enjoy the beauty of Florence if the weather is right. We've recommended it to all our friends who visit because it's a place we'll absolutely come back to when we return. (also want to check out the Rooster cafe up the street next time we're there) read more

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Very enjoyable lunch with delicious pizza margherita and pasta. Prompt service. A nice quiet location to have a good meal. Extensive wine list. read more

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This place is a MUST if you're in Florence. The pizza is amazing and the wine selection is top notch. The Server knew his wines and menu well, he was attentive and knowledgeable and every recommendation was spot-on and did not disappoint. read more

Service was friendly and helpful, and very accommodating. A cross between a pizza joint, and a nice little Tuscan restaurant. They took us in quickly ne issue we had a recommendation. (I suggest the same for anyone going there. ) We shared several plates-- a fettuccini in meat sauce and the house special seafood platter--mounds of mussels, clams, shrimps, squid in a heavenly sauce) and then a margherita pizza, which was tasty; a fillet of bream, with a side of spinach and spaghetti with clams. We all enjoyed the seafood platter--there was something in it for everyone; and the broth was delicious ; they should have given us more bread to soak up the yummy sauce. The fettuccini was delicious, and the Margherita pizza was very different from how it's served in the US, but it is delicious. The bream was as good as we expected, Though it was in fillet style and not a whole fish. Quit yummy all around. So filling, we didn't have dessert there. Meal was about $125 E read more

Food was excellent. However, the staff was inattentive and rude. I have been in many restaurants in Florence and the staff is always friendly. Maybe they just had an off night. read more

Set a little bit away from the hustle and bustle of the more populated streets, this restaurant provides a very good experience with great food. Service is not at the highest level, which is a common theme in Italy given the fact that they are not working for gratuity, and so there is a little bit of a lack of hospitality. But, if you can get over that, the quality of the cuisine is better than most. The seafood spaghetti, and the clams linguini are both excellent. And the tiramisu dessert is deconstructed, but is still a very interesting way to finish up dinner. If you can score a table outside, it enhances the experience, so be sure to make a reservation in advance. Solid place for good Italian cuisine. read more

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I'm surprised by how negative some of the reviews are. After spending 5 days in Florence, I've realized your experience is highly based on what you order. The service was prompt and attentive. I had a couple of glasses of rose' while my husband had a negroni. We shared the tagliatelle ragu and the sea bream seared with a potato crust. Both were quite delicious. My only criticism is that the dishes were missing a bit of salt and the I had about 7 fish bones. I rated it a 4/5 while the hubby gave it a 3/5. read more

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Came here for lunch due to the high ratings. The pizzas are pretty phenomenal. The seafood pasta we got was dry. Appreciated this is one of only a few restaurants we've found that offer air conditioned indoor seating. Service was efficient and servers were nice. read more

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Friends recommended this restaurant in Florence very close to Republic Plaza; classic traditional italian food, great service a fare prices. Please visit it for a good experience!! read more

Our favorite restaurant in Florence. We first dined at La Bussola in 2017, and finally returned to Florence this year. The pizza is consistently delicious. This time we ordered the steak, and our whole table (party of 6) thought it was the best steak we've ever eaten. Definitely make reservations, the restaurant is charming and the service is impeccable! read more

After passing through other pizza places we wanted to go to because it was overly crowded...we walked a few blocks and came here due to the good reviews. We ordered Margarita Special with Buffalo mozzarella and Ham and Cheese Pizza. Both were extremely tasty! The crust was one of the best I had - not only was it thin and crispy, it also had a smokiness that I loved! The waiter wasn't so excited to be there, but it didn't matter...we had another waiter that was very prompt with the service. We were well taken care of the entire time. I mainly saw everyone eating pizza as it was lunch time, but they had a comprehensive menu. read more

La Bussola - Margarita especial - with Buffalo mozzarella - Pizza Near Me - Florence, FI

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We were craving lasagna and found this listed on TripAdvisor. It lived up to its name! The restaurant features both traditional Italian recipes as well as recipes and ingredients only found in Tuscany such as Tuscan pizza and pasta. Portions are huge. Food is delicious and the staff is very accommodating. A must for Florence. read more

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Look no further, for you have found the spots of all spots for pizza. I must have tried 6 different pizzas in Florence and I just had to dine here back to back nights because I was in absolute heaven. (It's even better than that one that's touted on yelp as the best of the best. Hands down) Now, don't be put off if there is a wait for a table because I'm going to let you in on a little secret! Each time I went, there were about 4-5 parties waiting in the entrance area. Walk right past them, turn left and head to the bar which will be practically empty as it is not visible from the front. Bar is also nice because that is where the pizza oven is, so you get to see dough spinning and the chefs preparing your pizza from freshly made dough. Now on to the pizza. Crust is soft and doughy with a heavenly flavor. Tomato sauce is perfect. Not too sweet, not too tangy. Perfect amount of spicy salami and mozzarella cheese which again is a flavor to remember-tastes fresh-homemade. Not strong, just perfect-you have to try to know what I mean. Freshly grated Parmesan available upon request. Every employee I came into contact with was pleasant and looked like they genuinely enjoyed what they did. All of this made for quite the experience. If you happen to be looking for something other than pizza, my husband did try the branzino one night and thought it was perfect. Comes with cherry tomatoes and olives. Yumm read more

La Bussola - Splitting the spicy pepperoni pizza because we don't want to be pigs - Pizza Near Me - Florence, FI

Absolutely delicious food in the heart of Florence. I can't recommend this place enough have a great wine selection, and everything we had was delicious. Our waiter Michael was super helpful and patient with all of our questions. read more

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Great meal of pizza and lasagna. Our waitress recommended a $35 Chianti bottle which was amazing. We could not believe the value for how full bodied and well rounded the wine was. Beautiful ambiance. Highly recommend the pear and walnut pizza. Lasagna was also amazing. read more

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Second time here after several years. Atmosphere of the restaurant is great, but service and food are lacking now. Service was the worst we experienced in Italy. Inattentive, and our order was wrong. No service staff came by for several minutes to correct it either. This was in stark contrast to our original visit, with outstanding food and service. Disappointed and would not come back after this experience. read more

Excellent pizza!!! Try the bussola pizza and the spicy one (forgot the name). One of the best recs from a local Italian person. Best pizza in Florence. read more