it was terrible. The staff is rude. I was treated with poor customer service. its over priced and…read moremuggy. it even smells like mildew by the wooden "coffee" section.

I love this place!!! Over my past semester studying abroad Todo Modo has been my go to study spot…read more It is the perfect place to go to do school work, read a book, or catch up with friends. You can order coffee, drinks, or snacks while studying for a good refreshment. It's also a really cute book store that sells both Italian and English books. The aesthetic is very calming and one of my favorite places in Florence! Definitely a must place to check out!

This place is so beautiful!! It is nice to have a look inside even if you do not go for a…read morerepresentation. I am ashamed i have been walking in front of it almost every day for a year without having the curiosity to look inside... It is a theater but there are also music concerts, you can have a look at the program on the website here http://www.teatrodellapergola.com/ It is an old beautiful theater (17th century, under the patronage of a Medici - again - according to wikipedia) with two rooms, the sala Grande (the one you can see on my pictures) and Sallocino a former ballroom located upstairs that i have not seen. Do not save on your effort and please raise your head to admire the ceilings: so beautiful. The whole theater is in really good shape, well renovated. I went to listen to a concert of classical music, it was my first time and i enjoyed a lot - and i guess the beautiful surroundings were also responsible for the good time i had. And even if the theater is old, the seat are not so uncomfortable as they sometimes are! At the intermission, you can head to the very nice bar to have a quick cake (not tasted yet!)...

The interior itself may be a bit understated in comparison to La Scala and La Fenice, but it's…read morereally not fair to compare... absolutely five stars due to the amazing Tuscan Symphony Orchestra and the outstanding Daniele Rustioni, who was a pleasure to watch. He's clearly incredibly passionate about the music, and is something of a performance in and of himself. Tickets here are definitely affordable, and will enhance the overall Firenze experience for any tourist. Sure, you appreciate the fantastic art that is in the city's museums, but here you're experiencing it live, first hand - it's something you'll always remember, and a wonderful way to end a day in Italy. Enjoy!

This show is closed!! We were excite to see the show, walked to church and saw no signs about the…read moreshow. All doors were locked. Hotel reception across the street said that they get lots of people asking about the show but have not seen it on in last few months.

Superb performance with entertaining and insightful history. My wife and I enjoy high quality…read moretheatre and art history. This was a home run. The play conveyed the human dynamics of the Renaissance era. So, even though we've been to Uffizi twice, we gained additional perspectives on this leading family and its role in shaping Firenze. Our audience gave the actors three curtain calls.

Was invited to a private event at this venue for an opera showcase…read more Located on the outskirts of Florence, this contemporary opera house stands out with its geometric building style. The place had tight security and smelled of new construction, but I was told all of that was for the private event. But its still under construction, because the original vision was to make it an arts complex with 3 stages. I was seated in the main opera house which seats 1800. The sound was excellent inside the venue. I could see this place becoming 5 stars, once the complex is finished being built.

I've been going to this opera house for years now and have enjoyed each visit. The entrance is very…read morenice walking into the opera. The building is still new and has a very nice walkway up to the entrance. Tr main auditorium is very large and can accompany a large audience. The sounds and lighting is very good for a performance or a speaker. I've seen both and thought I could hear and see even sitting from the back. The seats, which I think is important, are very comfortable :) once outside of the auditorium there are nice areas to walk through with nice pictures of fashionable and modern art. Bottom line...great place to watch a performance or hear a speaker. This opera is new just about 4 years old so expect a modern and comfortable experience with great seating, good lighting and great speakers so you can get a good show from any seat! Pros Modern and new auditorium with a grand entrance Very close to the city center and cascine Park Nice walkways full of modern and fashionable art Cons No major cons here but I would say there are other opera houses that have a nicer ambience

Opera isn't for everyone. It feels like one of those interests developed out of thin air past the…read moreage of 50. The length (Wagner can exceed 5 hours) and the fact that it's in a language not your own can be off-putting. Italy, however, is the birthplace of opera. If you're going to take it in, why not in its place of origin? "Opera at St Mark's" has fence-sitters covered. The price (25euro) is reasonable, the length (under 2 hours) is manageable and, though the songs are in Italian, the somewhat silly between song narrative from the piano player/emcee is in English. The show I saw was not an opera, but rather famous "Italian Opera Love Songs" performed by 3 opera singers solo or in tandem with the others. The show moves quickly and, in such an intimate venue, each seat in the house is akin to having front row seats in an actual opera venue. I discovered "Opera at St Mark's" while walking a block from my lodging. The flyers in the front described it as "#1 on TripAdvisor since 2011", a claim my 23-year old son questioned. I don't want to say we're disbelievers but... we are. The discussion we held around this claim inspired so much laughter that we didn't dare check TripAdvisor to fact check. The great thing about "Opera at St Mark's" is the street cred you get from having attended. You can enjoy what I'd call a "taste of opera" while returning home reporting that you "saw opera in Italy". The show's stars are talented opera performers who donate their time to this venture which raises funds for some philanthropic cause. Prosecco can be purchased and enjoyed during intermission though the introduction to that Prosecco makes it sound as if it's being provided gratis. "Opera at St Mark's" is a great excuse to go to the Oltrarno district (literally, the other side of the Arno). It's an easy walk from the Ponte Vecchio and tickets can be purchased at the door. Though there were about 50 people (many students) in attendance the night I was there, there was still much available seating. You can attend an opera in Italy, visit opera museums, or the homes of famous opera composers. This is an easy, fun way to check that "Italian Opera" box off your list. It's casual and tailored to English-speaking audiences, features talented performers, and leaves you plenty of time pre or post show for drinks and dinner in the neighborhood. It might also be "#1 on TripAdvisor".

I came across this gem when I was searching for night-time activities in Florence, Italy…read more Other places have given this opera performance extremely high praise and I thought "once in a lifetime" I have to at least try Italian Opera, despite being a total newbie, and basically knowing nothing of the subject, except for occasionally overhearing the Pavarotti & 4-tenors songs my late father used to love. Reservations were done over email and the organizer was very prompt in answering all my questions. This is a very small scale opera which only has a cast of less than 10, takes place in a small Anglican church, and whose proceeds go to charity to help African kids. Dress is casual. What is surprising is the high quality of the production - apparently they use local professionals who volunteer for these performances. The venue, being a church, has pretty good acoustics, and the place is small, cozy, and the performance is right in-your-face (in a good way). It is all geared towards english-speakers, so you do not need any knowledge of italian. After every quarter, the organizer Franz, will come to the stage and explain in plain english what just happened and give a vague idea of that will be happening in the next act. There are also paper english guides which give a brief synopsis of the story. The rainy weekday performance drew a crowd of about fifteen, although there were a number of no-shows too. Even then, a full crowd couldn't have numbered over 35. For such a small, almost personal performance, the low price was definitely worth it. I think if you are looking for something more unique and you want to learn about the local culture this is definitely a nice easy way to do so, and without all the stresses of figuring everything out in a foreign language. I highly recommend!

This review is way overdue. We were here in September of 2019 …read more.. After seeing chef Fabio Picchi on Somebody feed Phil I made a mental note to check out his restaurants while in Italy. The first night my husband and I got to Florence we decided to try our luck and see if we can get in to Circo Lo Teatro del Sale for dinner. And sure enough we got in. I was so excited for this experience. The staff was very friendly and helpful. One of the hostesses went out of her way to find us a small table cause the place was so full and mostly communal tables. The food was delicious. Everything we ate was flavorful, perfectly cooked and seasoned. We really enjoyed our dinner, we even met the chef in person. Unfortunately last year he passed away and it was heartbreaking. I'm very thankful that I got to taste his amazing food at this place and also his other restaurant Cibreo. Both places were amazing.

Have to try it. They have so much things to try. All kinds of great food that you will only see…read morein Florence. The food was great. You have to become a member of the club, though. And pay attention to when the new dishes come out. They'll call it out and everyone rushes to the line to get it. It's a bit chaotic, but worth it (and there is plenty of food). It's about €32/per person +€7 membership fee. You get endless water, wine, and coffee.

What a great little place ! Food was excellent , better than Rome . Wine was very good also . Love…read morethis city and their food .

Wandering the lovely streets of Firenze, hot, hungry & trying to decide on a place for lunch; I saw…read morewaitstaff who were all smiling as they darted in & out. That was the only thing I spotted; but it made deciding easier. Went in & had a truly succulent tartufo pizza, covered in obviously fresh mushrooms with an icy glass of rose bubbly. So rich & savory, but too much for this tired woman to finish more than half, if I wanted dessert. The pistachio ice cream was topped by freshly ground hazelnuts & I dove into it. Lovely woman behind the bar whipped up an espresso martini that was perfectly balanced; not so sweet as to overwhelm my ice cream, not too bitter. Redolent with freshly ground coffee beans. Met a family from Germany who were coming back for a 2nd day to Teatro. Every inch of the restaurant was spotless & all the employees were friendly & kind to an American with only about 5 phrases in Italian. Prices were quite reasonable for the excellent quality they serve. I know I'll be back to Italy, & I'll be looking for Teatro Niccolini again! Grazie mille!