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.

Great inexpensive wines bottled for you. Just off Piazza Santo Spirito. Nice service.read more

Wow!! A hidden gem that more people need to talk about! I was looking for a place to try a couple…read moreof flights of wine but I didn't want to pay tourist prices. After purchasing a few bottles at "enotecas", I found this place. Aesthetically, not much but the service and prices dropped my jaw! The abridged version... I left with 3 bottles. A belghori, Chardonnay, and a vermentino. None of these wines will ever be on Wine Spectators top 100 but if you are ordering "vino Della casa" while in Florence, you will be getting much better wines at a MUCH better price at Il Santo Vino. These have been our table wines for lunch and dinner at our apartment and have impressed me enough to go back and purchase more! I could go on but if you are in Florence for an extended time, be like a local and treat yourself to a hidden gem! Salute!

**I Girone de' Ghiotti -- Florence, Italy **…read more Before leaving Florence, we had to make a stop at the viral sandwich spot everyone seems to rave about--and I'll admit, we arrived before opening, second in line, slightly skeptical about whether the hype was actually deserved. **OH. MY. GOD. It was.** This was hands down one of the best sandwiches we've ever had. The bread was fresh and perfectly crisp on the outside while still soft enough to hold all the incredible fillings together. Everything tasted fresh, balanced, and thoughtfully put together. The menu has around 18 different combinations, and while they're happy to make some adjustments, I actually appreciated that they encourage you not to over-customize. Their combinations are designed so you can taste each ingredient the way it's intended. We went with **the Suicida and the Golosa**, and both were absolutely delicious. Each had its own personality, with layers of flavor that somehow worked perfectly together without becoming overwhelming. There's something about standing in line on a little Florentine street, watching these sandwiches being prepared, and then taking that first bite that makes the whole experience even better.

This was an off-the-beaten path/hidden gem that we stumbled upon when visiting Florence. My husband…read moreand I took the train in from the cruise port and ate an early breakfast on our ship. By the time we arrived and scoped out the Duomo, we were definitely ready for lunch. We were walking down the crowded cobblestone streets and decided that wanted a sandwich for lunch. We made a quick left turn and saw a line of people waiting. We weren't necessarily sure what they were waiting for until we inquired. Most people were waiting for sandwiches - SCORE! We decided to get in line and realized how quickly the line was moving. Traffic was being moved by their workers who were assisting with menu suggestions. We quickly got up to the front of the establishment and realized how tiny it is inside. It was so cool to see an actual Italian deli in action. From what I heard, they source their ingredients from local farmers, too! I ordered the La Rosa and my husband ordered the Gregorio (in honor of our friend Greg!). We waited outside for a few minutes while they prepared our order. The sandwiches were absolutely delicious and the bread was surprisingly crispy. The cost was super reasonable, too, for how much food you are getting. We will be back!

During a heatwave and both feeling a little off, we almost skipped dinner and stopped in this place…read morefor a glass of wine. It's a small winebar that offers a limited menu of cured meats and cheeses and breads, and a wide range of wines and other drinks. I settled for the house red, a basic Chianti, and my DC had the Classico (mine from a cask; his from a bottle). We weren't even sure we wanted food, but the owner suggested a small sampling of meats, cheese, and bread--and I'm really glad he did! 2 kinds of Tuscan salame--one mild, one stronger, some wonderful pecorino cheese, and slices of lardo--thin delicate pure fat that he recommended we put on top of the warmed foccacia and let it melt a bit. We found we did have small appetites after all--and enjoyed ourselves immensely. We were the only anglophones in the place--which was also a really wonderful change from many of the larger fancier restaurants. Highly recommended (ignore the Tripadvisor review in English that references reheated food--that's clearly the wrong place).

Tiny little wine bar, not too far from a bunch of restaurants, cheap happy hour drinks (2€ for a…read moreglass of chianti). There's nothing super special about this place, but I really liked it. Maybe because I was the only person there every time I went, so I could relax and enjoy my wine and my book.

In terms of wine, it was better than what you will get by the glass at most osterias. And you'd…read morebetter get a board, the flights have a lot of wine. I really appreciated a chance to get some good examples of Tuscan styles side by side. Yeah, it's E25, but it's far better than 4 of the E6 glasses you'll get elsewhere, plus the portions on the boards are very generous. Honestly, the "snack" size could serve 2. I really wanted to just sit and read a book and drink wine for an hour, and this perfectly fit the bill. One star minus because the whole place has one dude to make boards, pour wine, explain wine, and run the front bottle shop. I know Italian service is slower, but oof.

While staying nearby we stopped in hear for an afternoon glass of wine before heading back to out…read moreroom to get ready for dinner. The place was packed and it appeared they only had one guy working there. He was trying his best to get to everyone, but there were delays. Yet, he still smiled and worked hard to make sure guests were taken care of. Their wine selection is very nice; they offer flights, glasses, or bottles. If you're into wine, it's a nice place to stop!

I found this gem of a wine shop while exploring Oltr'Arno one afternoon. I stopped in and…read moreunfortunately didn't know enough Italian to really communicate what I was looking for. I am very grateful to the owner for communicating with me in English. He took the time to explain the relative merits of each bottle he had for sale, including where they came from, the background of the region, etc. When I asked for recommendations, explaining that I prefer full-bodied Chiantis and Sangioveses, he made his recommendations and explained why he was recommending each. To his credit, he never steered me towards the unduly expensive selections. As he was ringing up the four bottles I purchased, I spied a bottle of grappa. He explained how it was made and suggested I try a bottle. While I have not yet gotten to try the wines (I almost don't want to open them!), it was a great shopping experience for authentic Italian wine straight from Italy!

Delicious food, good wine and friendly service. Cozy little spot you might walk past but stop in!!!read more

We walked by this wine bar and store and decided to take a look inside. So much wine and liquor!…read moreIt's a cute store. We decided to take a break from walking and have a glass of wine. Wish we had more time to do their wine tasting. The man helping us with the wine was friendly and very nice. He was patient with us and helped us pick the wine to try. The two ladies at the entrance to the store weren't as friendly.

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.

My friend and I stopped in here twice to get olive oil & balsamic to bring back as souvenirs!…read more We were searching for quality products that are travel-sized for planes as we were traveling with carry on luggage. EM had a wide selection of different oils & vinegars for a relatively small store. Mondovino has a good selection of Tuscan wine as well. The family that runs the store does not speak great English - but they were so helpful!

An amazing little gem that we stumbled upon with a vast variety of wine. The husband and wife that…read moreown this shop are welcoming and have a extensive knowledge of wine and are happy to help you with what your looking for. The shop can be tricky on the eyes as there are actually three sections the shop, the further you walk back, the more vintage wines you run into.