Were able to snag an outside table walk in but certainly they fill up quickly and a reservation…read moreprobably would have been better. We grabbed a bottle of wine on a warmer June afternoon after a day of exploring, which was definitely refreshing. The location isn't much as it overlooks a pretty bare piazza. The service can be a bit on the slower side, especially when I walked in and tried to get the bill. But still if you're able to get a table it's a pretty quaint wine bar. It seemed like they had some flights/tastings, which would have been an interesting option.

Title: Great wine selection, but disappointing service from our server Noemi…read moreWe visited Enoteca Pitti Gola because it was recommended by Wine Spectator, and the wine list truly is impressive -- an extensive and well-curated selection of Italian wines. We were two couples and went for some wine and light snacks. When we arrived, there wasn't a table available for four, so we had to sit separately. Once a table behind our friends became available, we asked to move so we could sit closer together, but our server, Noemi, wasn't very accommodating and seemed somewhat annoyed by the request. We mentioned that we wanted to share a few dishes and asked about portion sizes, but Noemi didn't explain things clearly and wasn't very friendly. She insisted the plates weren't meant for sharing, which turned out not to be true. The wine itself was excellent, and the snacks were good -- but the overall service from Noemi felt unfriendly and not very customer-oriented. I'd still recommend the place if you're interested in trying great Italian wines, but be aware that the service experience may not match the quality of the wine.

First we sit down and have to wait 15 minutes with no interaction or waiter acknowledging us, then…read moreright when we are about to leave she finally shows up and we can order. Only to find out the kitchen isn't actually open so we ordered two things that don't need the kitchen. We then wait another 15-20 minutes to find out what we ordered they can't even do. Ontop of this when they asked us what to drink we said nothing then they said water so sure, I specifically said no charge or free then yes to water. At this point we just left because it got ridiculous and about the water no it wasn't free they wanted 3.50 for a bottle of water that they said was free. Do not go here unless you want just wine.

Wine, food and vibes are all on point at this spot, which is an offshoot of Il Santo Bevitore next…read moredoor. In addition to the free crostini that's included with any beverage order, my boyfriend and I ordered the anchovies with butter. Fantastic all around. 4.5 stars.

Really cool little spot with excellent food, drinks and decent beer selection. They had a nice…read moreItalian craft IPA on draft which made me happy. There is seating inside for maybe a dozen people but we chose to sit at one of the 3 small tables outside to enjoy the nice weather. Draft beer was $6 euro and the mixed drinks varied from $8-12 euro. We met Alycia who is one of the owners. She was very pleasant and friendly. We stopped for a drink and stayed for 3 hours. We also stopped for a 2nd happy hour on our last day in Florence. Worth checking out if you happen to be in town and want a quieter spot. We loved it.

This small wine bar was by far one of my favorite places we visited while we were visiting…read moreFlorence. The owner and staff were fantastic, very knowledgeable and provided great recommendations. The wine bar itself is a small quaint little place. Probably seats about 12 to 15 people total and has plenty of windows so you can see passersby and people watch. The cheeseboard? Get the cheeseboard. They do a fantastic job of pairing everything together to really bring so many flavors to your tastebuds. Their house wine is phenomenal and they take great pride in finding the grapes/different varietals to make it come to life. They have a both a red and a white house wine option. The second time we went - and yes, we went more than once in the four days we were there - we enjoyed one of the sandwiches and it was absolutely amazing. The bread, I can't even explain, the bread it's so flavorful and so good and so light. That paired with the delicious meats and cheeses were 100% worth it. I definitely recommend this location to anybody who is visiting Florence regularly or for their first time.

Great place! Food portions are generous. Food was delicious. You can add truffle to any dish for 10…read moreeuros. Husbands steak was super tender and better than any others we have had around Rome and Florence. Friendly service, good AC, big, clean bathroom. Would recommend.

I booked this restaurant through Google and arrived early for my 7:30 reservation, expecting the…read morecozy, atmospheric trattoria shown in the photos -- the one I had reserved. Instead, without even asking for my name or checking my reservation, a young host walked me out the door and across the street into a completely different dining area. The room I was placed in looked nothing like what was advertised: it was brightly lit, with paper napkins, cheap silverware, and visibly dirty walls. The whole place felt like a low-end lunch diner -- not a charming Florentine restaurant. They were blasting Highway to the Danger Zone and I Wanna Dance with Somebody while the main restaurant -- the one I thought I had booked -- played soft Italian music that actually fit the fine dining experience. The contrast was insulting. I was dressed in an upscale outfit appropriate for a refined dinner, yet I was treated as though I didn't belong. It felt discriminatory and dismissive. To make matters worse, at the end they tried to pressure me into tipping on the card machine -- in Italy, where tipping isn't even customary. The entire experience felt like a bait-and-switch, and I left feeling disrespected, singled out, and completely disappointed.

A friend and I were wandering around this area of town in the evening and came across this place,…read moreso we decided to give it a try. It's a wine bar where you can also order snacks (so not quite an aperitivo place, but lovely all the same). We ordered some bruschetta and a plate of olives, onions, and artichokes. All were yummy: the bruschetta was great, and the olives were fantastic. It was nice to sit out by the street and just enjoy our wine and food; there were one or two other tourists like us, but for the most part, it seemed to attract the local clientele.

Great coffee. Small, cute place. Right next to the more touristy Ditta Artigianale- don't mix them…read moreup! Ditta is good for expensive speciality drinks but their cappuccino cannot compare to here.

Place had no line and gave us attitude when we came in to order. Then she proceeded to put no brown…read moresugar in my brown sugar latte. When i asked the barista if she could put brown sugar she pointed to the packets and told me to do it myself. On top of everything latte tasted horrible. 0/10 no wonder the place in front has a line and they dont.

I'd give anything to be here right now instead of inside during week 8 of social distancing…read more We came to this cafe every day when we stayed in Florence. We were a quick walk across the river. I'd get 2-3 cappuccinos because I need a lot of caffeine in the morning. Plus the pastries. My god. Italian breakfasts are my kryptonite. The service was rude. Who gives a shit! On our last day the bartender asked me where I was from and when I said NJ outside of NY she became nice and gave me free stuff. Thanks lady!

Came here because I needed to pause my exploring for an afternoon coffee. I had read about this…read moreplace as having a unique interior and decor, and I would say it was pretty hipster inside. I wasn't in the mood for a drink at this time of day, but the drink prices were very reasonable, and there was some nice outdoor seating in the square of Santo Spirito.

We weren't in Florence for so long so really needed a solid place to try Florentine steak and this…read morewas a great option. The vibe itself is cool (automatic door walking in, dungeon-like walls with cute decorations). Walking to your table you walk by a huge wine selection, which can be overwhelming. We started with the asparagus and peas salad. This was pretty solid, simple but it worked. We grabbed the spaghetti with the cream of asparagus-normally wouldn't order so much asparagus but this was the pasta that sounded the most interesting to us and we did ultimately end up enjoying the sauce quite a bit and it was one of the better pasta dishes we had in Italy. Got a side of the white beans which we probably didn't need but didn't mind. The steak: first of all it's very sizable. The Florentine way is rarer than I would ever order a steak and while I'm glad I tried it, I probably wouldn't choose it again. It's an interesting ordering process as you're essentially given the sizes they have left there for the night so you never know walking exactly how much you'll pay. I do appreciate that they cut it for you but I did feel like some of the meat was still on the bone (not that we really needed MORE meat I just didn't want to waste any). The flavoring is pretty good but there are definitely bites that are better than the others. The service was a bit mixed. There were times they were interested in talking with us while others they didn't seem so interested and a bit aloof. This was especially true when we went to check out. Ultimately, served its purpose in introducing us to a style of steak we hadn't had before and did so in a way that we enjoyed.

Fantastic spot to try Tuscan regional specialties! Our fellow dining room companions were tourists…read more& locals alike so I feel like that was a good sign. It didn't start getting super busy until ~9pm - which is the usual Italian dining hour. We had the: *Prosciutto del Casentino - Le Selve di Vallolmo (Specialty Tuscan Ham of Free Range Grey Pork of Casentino, Tuscany (Slow Food Awarded Ingredients)) - MOVE OVER IBERICO. This was incredible - just melt in your mouth. You have to get this! *Ravioli di Peposo di Manzo al Burro e Timo (Ravioli Stuffed with Stewed Peppered Beef and Tossed in Butter and Thyme) - Peposo is a classic Tuscan dish that's usually tough cuts of meat cooked down in Chianti wine. Loved this 'twist' on a classic dish. They also so kindly split this portion for us which was perfect. The Peposo was perfection; if they just had Peposo as a dish, I'd order it! *Bistecca dell'Osteria (House Specialty Bone In Steak) - the star of the show!! While this isn't Chianni cattle or anything, this was fantastic piece of steak. Perfectly executed at medium rare. Love that the menu states "If you prefer your meat more so well done we would be happy to recommend another dish to you." Ha. Make sure you order a BOTTLE of wine! They have GREAT local options at super reasonable price points.

I cannot recommend this place enough!…read more Vinarno is relatively new, but the owner Francesco has started something really special. My wife and I walked in on a whim for a glass of wine in the afternoon, and we ended up staying until 9pm because of the hospitality. We had several glasses of wine and sampled some of the local breads and meats, all of which are sourced from Francesco's home town in Chianti (he commutes into Florence every day to run this place). In particular, his hometown salami with fennel seeds is incredible. We were the only people in the place for most of the time because we went in the afternoon on a week day. Francesco spent a lot of time with us and gave us several recommendations for how to explore Florence and Chianti like a local rather than a tourist. Very much appreciated. Francesco also makes sandwiches, and this comprises a large part of his business (he does a lot of take-away business for locals at lunch time). We were in between meals so we did not indulge, but we will definitely go back for lunch before we leave Florence.

Great place and very friendly! Serves wine, other drinks, and snacks. Gave us lots of advice on…read morewine and Florence activities.

It's old school Italian, and they share the kitchen with Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco…read more We met Michael who owns both restaurants. The poached egg with truffles and perfectly prepared foie gras was phenomenal. And the buratta with truffles was wow too! Eccezionale!

Our dinner at Osteria del Pavone was one of the best and truly delightful as I recall. We entered…read morethrough the charming Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco & got to Osteria del Pavone. Since we didn't have a reservation at Bianco restaurant the staff guided us thru to Pavone restaurant to a cozy spot at the bar counter. That was incredibly kind and accommodating. I guess they both belonged to the same owner as we were given menus from both the restaurants to order food. Both the restaurants had beautiful decor. One carried a traditional charm & the other a modern tone. We kicked off our meal with complimentary bread & olive oil. We ordered a refreshing Aperol Spritz and a glass of Chianti Classico. For starters, we dove into a creamy burrata topped with freshly shaved truffles and olive oil an intriguing combination of grilled crostini with toasted bread, anchovies, and a flavorful green paste & a sprinkle of olive oil. It was a unique and delicious combo to start with! For our main courses, we enjoyed a show-stopping dish, Chicken breast with pecorino and truffle & this dish was, without a doubt, the best and one of the highlight of our entire trip, & wife ordered wild boar ragu was equally satisfying. Both mains were perfectly complemented by two glasses of Bolgheri red wine. A special shout out to our bartender, who was not only knowledgeable about the menus and wine selections but also incredibly friendly and helpful, making our dinner experience even more enjoyable. We thoroughly savored every moment and every bite at Osteria del Pavone/ Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco. I highly recommend this bar & restaurant to anyone traveling to Florence.