Thursday afternoon in Florence, we popped in for a light lunch, thanks to YELP. We had tried to go…read moreto Sugar Blues, but it was closed for the afternoon 'Siesta'... so on to the Yelp AP! It was easy to search for nearby restaurants and be guided to our destination! We had to wait quite a bit before we had the server bring water to the table.... I never understand why bussing a table, when there is no one waiting for a table would take priority over the customers seated and waiting... and waiting.... However, the food was AMAZING. I had the pear, walnut and gorgonzola salad. (see photo) It was really fresh and exactly what I wanted! Our server was pleasant, and the prices were good. So travelers, bookmark this spot!

I went here for the first time about a month ago…read more LOCATION: It's located across the Arno, away from the busier areas of the city, but still not too far of a walk from it all either. 3/5 ATMOSPHERE: It's not too big inside, but it's not super small either. The decor is pretty simple, but not too boring. I mean, it's not amazing, but it has sort of a chill vibe, with white brick walls, dim lighting, and wine bottle-lined shelves on some of the walls. 3/5 SELECTION: On their website, their menu is described with, "Our menu is characterized by using genuine raw materials, preferably organic and seasonal products, it changes every month. You can taste both traditional Tuscan dishes that our personal reinterpretations." What I like most about their menu is that they use organic and seasonal products, and they have a good handful of clearly-labeled vegan options, but I will say that I wish there was a bit more variety in the vegan options, as most of them are soups and vegetables. 3/5 WHAT I GOT: I got the "Cous Cous o Riso al naturale con verdure a scelta dalla vetrina," which basically translates to "cous cous or rice with seasonal vegetables." I got it with rice. It was pretty good overall, and the one negative I have is that it was too oily -- like you can tell from my picture. But other than that, the actually quality of it all was good, and all the different vegetables tasted fresh, and they were thoroughly cooked. The rice wasn't under or overcooked either. Plus, it was a pretty good price (€8), as was most of the rest of the menu (reasonably-priced), especially for a restaurant that looks nicer than what you typically come across there, and that has higher standards (organic produce, etc.). 3/5 SERVICE: The service was pretty good. Our waitress seemed nice and friendly, and our food didn't take too long or anything to come out. The only complaint I have is that their website says they open for dinner at 6pm, but we went there at 6pm, and they said they start serving dinner at 7pm, which was annoying. But, we somehow managed to find some places nearby to look around at and whatnot while waiting. 3/5

We haven't tried the main dishes, but we went for the fun wine window multiple times and also got…read morethe cheesecake for dessert one night! It was so good! The atmosphere inside is also very pretty

This was a place that had one of the many wine windows in Florence. Probably one of my favorites…read moremust see place if your into wine windows and intimate spots

That Truffle Cheese!!! It was fantastic. The King's personality was fun and his information was…read morevery interesting. Now I just have to get my hands on more of that cheese here in the USA! I used to make a pasta dish that was out of this world.

Very nice little cheese shop with an assortment of cheeses that mostly highlight Italy. I got a…read morepecorino al tartufo which was about 50€/kg and well worth it. The pecorino Sardo was great too and very reasonably priced. They also have a small assortment of quality dried pasta.

oh my god...hands down the BEST pasta I've had so far during this trip…read more Truffle gnocchi (1000000/10): I'm going to be dreaming of this years from now. Creamy, perfectly salted, and the PERFECT truffle flavor. My mom doesn't like truffle and even she liked this dish. It comes out on a sizzling hot plate and the cheese on top is nice and crispy!! Fresh spaghetti with fresh tomatoes and basil (1000/10): sounds so simple but the spaghetti noodles were the best I've ever had. They were thicker and chewier and perfectly cooked! Everything was so so fresh Complementary bread was meh. Kinda dry and came with this olive (?) dip Hugo spritz (9/10): they don't give it to you in a cute wine glass and don't have mint so it's not aesthetic but was still very tasty! Basically like a fruity sweet white wine I'd definitely go back. Show up right when it opens and you'll be seated immediately!!

This is a 5+ and if anyone gives it less they are silly. Came here for dinner with my wife, and…read morekids ages 16 and 20. The restaurant itself is set on the corner of a square and has about 20 outside tables and 10-15 inside. Very lively and the service was friendly and patient. We ALL ordered the Gnocchi. We also shared the spaghetti with basil and the tagliatelle ragu. Best meal we have ever had and we have been plenty of places all over the world. The spaghetti featured super fresh pasta and the sauce was indescribably good. The tagliatelle was equally amazing. I cannot even describe it. As for the Gnocchi with truffle oil. OMG. No words. The Gnocchi is an experience that will never leave me and will want me wanting another taste.....forever. All were amazing and while we loved it all we all Loved something different more. A bottle of red for mom and dad and soda for the kids. Chocolate cake for desert....amazing. Place opens at 7:30 for dinner and by 7:10, huge line. So reservations or wait. Go!! here!! Now!!

WOW! Absolutely loved my dish at this nice Tuscan restaurant next door to our airbnb. We were…read moreexhausted after a full day of activities, and were excited to get in to Neromo without a reservation at around 8:30 pm. We didn't order a bunch of items like we usually would, but our main dishes were extraordinary. I chose the risotto with zucchini, zucchini flowers (my favorite), black truffles, and a drizzle of olive oil. It was so savory and really had all the umami flavors. I ate the whole bowl of risotto! Absolutely amazing. My boyfriend loved his pasta too. Our server was great and was very sweet. 5 star experience and exactly what we were looking for.

Neromo in Florence was an absolutely amazing dining experience! We had a four-course meal, and the…read morestaff was incredibly welcoming to me and my family, even though we were Americans. The restaurant was filled with locals, and we initially felt like we might be intruding, but the owner personally served us and made us feel like family.The food was unforgettable - we had a huge T-bone steak, truffle pizza that I still think about every night, some delicious pasta, and a fantastic dessert. To top it all off, we were treated to some Melonchello on the house. We've tried to recreate their Melonchello at home, but we just can't get it as perfect . 10/10, everyone should eat here! Favorite restaurant ever.

what an experience! so many options to shop and eat. could have spent so much more time here…read more everything we ate was delish!

Located in the San Lorenzo district, just a few minutes' walk from the main train station of Santa…read moreMaria Novella), Mercato Centrale is a vibrant food hall experience housed in a historic market building (very similar to the Time Out Market franchise across Europe). From the outside, it looks like a grand, iron-and-glass structure typical of European markets; inside, it opens into a bustling, multi-level space filled with food vendors, communal tables, and constant movement. The vibe is energetic, social, and slightly chaotic in a fun way - perfect for grazing, group dining, or trying multiple cuisines in one visit (from Italian to American to Mexican!). We stopped in for a quick lunch at around 2pm on a Wednesday; there was plenty of seating at high-top tables, and QR codes on paper menus make it easy to explore all the different food vendor options. It's also a fun activity to peruse the market, taking in different sights, smells, and flavors. All of us ended up opting for Schiacciatas (large Italian sandwiches that are a staple in Florence) from Massimiliano Parri, which all ended up ranging from €10-12, depending on toppings - yes, it's more expensive than what you'd get from a traditional schiacciateria, but you're also paying for the market's location and convenience. We appreciated the fact that they shave the meat right in front of you! My schiacciata came with freshly shaved ham atop crusty white bread, slathered with burrata cheese, and sprinkled with arugula and figs (I opted for no additional olive oil, since I found the ham quite rich already). I loved the contrast of textures and flavors, though I will say that the bread ended up cutting the roof of my mouth! All in all, Mercato Centrale is a bit touristy, but still miles better (and cheaper) than most "Italian" sandwich places you'd find in the US (pro tip: save your receipt for free use of their bathrooms). The variety can't be beaten, prices are reasonable for a central market, and it's steps from some of Florence's most iconic spots.

This cart was totally a hidden gem and find for my trip in Italy!!…read moreThis cart made my trip so much more memorable!! As the hubby and I were making our way towards the farmers market we saw a bunch of people crowd around this little food cart. Being a curious bee I couldn't help but go up to it and check out what all the commotion was about. Boy, was I glad the one time in my life for being a curious bee. We saw people eating off of this plastic tray and it was just meat and bread. The smell was delicious! I knew that we had to wait our turn and get our hands on some. what was it? bollito also known as boiled beef. it comes with parsley sauce and chili for 4.50 euros. if you don't eat super spicy i would ask them to put less chili or remove some. it will make you break into a sweat and numb your tongue. it was worth every penny! the cart is ran by a husband and wife team. it was so good my hubby and i kept thinking of it and decided to come back the next day! i totally recommend coming here and trying the bollito!!! you won't be disappointed. TRUST ME!!! tips: *if you decide to eat there. you'll have to wait or if you're lucky there will be a small spot to eat at their stand. *sells bottled drinks. *euros only no credit card. *speaks limited english. *allows you to take pictures

Holy cow is this the real Florentine deal. Had some kind of local sandwich - Panino Con Lampredetto…read more- and it was magnificent. And just 3 euros. Salsa Verde is a bit spicy, but pleasant. It's at the north end of the piazza. They also do pasta and entrees.

Originally went for desert, saw all the delicious food and decided to come back another night. Was…read moredelicious! The service is friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend! The outside seating is fun and charming.

This place has seriously great reviews, so we wanted to try it and see what all the hype was…read moreabout... It's definitely one of the better spots for traditional Italian food in the area! Service was excellent; friendly, helpful, and on-point! Their menu is also great, as they have all the popular items, plus many more that are interesting and fun. We were a group of four and tried several items that we all shared and we enjoyed everything. Save room for dessert, they do a very nice job with those as well. I don't think they offer reservations, so you need to get there early to try to grab a seat. They do have tons of seating in the courtyard area outside, so the wait isn't long, as long as the weather is conducive to sitting outside. Inside is rather small though. Absolutely loved everything we tried and would return!

This experience is about the food -- authentic, fresh pasta and sauces following Italian recipes…read more Service is expedient, but you have to understand this is a takeout place -- pasta window service :) and the line can be very long. The ambiance is typical of a local food market. They're located on the first floor, not the touristic second floor built for tourists. We got scolded for taking our takeout to the second floor and were forced to buy drinks to sit at a table. Got it. I was impressed best fresh pasta for couple euros.

Definitely one of the most popular stalls in the market. Very straightforward where you choose…read more What kind of pasta you like between regular pasta, tortellini, ravioli, or gnocchi. Then you choose what kind of sauce you like and presto-chango it's ready in about 5 to 10 minutes. The biggest issue is waiting in line to order which can take anywhere from 20 to 45 minutes depending how long the line is. I found the pasta is very good, but the sauces were exceptional. We tried the ravioli with buffalo mozzarella and pesto Genovese, which is our favorite. The gnocchi was good maybe only four stars, but the Bolognese sauce was excellent as well.

We arrived to Florence excited to try the food and looking forward to somewhere to eat. We found…read moreDell'Orto and the food was amazing we were not disappointed what so ever! The service was great and we left happy, and this was just our first visit! We came back another time and the experience was even better! We were the last table and chef Lorenzo came out and shared some Amaro with us. All in all it was a great experience great food the nicest of staff and we even left with a gift. We promised to be back in one year and we hope not to break our promise! Thank you Guillerme , Aurora and chef Lorenzo for making our visit so special! See you next year!

My niece and I ate here last night and we loved everything about it. We split a steak Florentine,…read moreGreek salad and a pesto pasta. When I ordered the steak they told me it comes red and with no accompaniments. It is served rare and so flavorful. It was priced by the pound and came to 36 euros and definitely had some leftovers, it is enormous. I suggest ordering with a salad or vegetable. The Greek salad was delicious. My niece said her pesto was the best of her life :) The service was great as well. Nice warm atmosphere. I would love to come back some day.