I've never had Chinese in Italy and Rosticceria Cinese Grande Ricco was very close to where we were…read morestaying. So I felt compelled to diligence the place. Ill echo what some other reviewers have said: It tastes like US food court food. So if I was reviewing this in SF, it would get a solid 1-star. But it gets an extra star because my expectations for Firenze in the Chinese food department are lower. And it gets an extra star because it is cheap. I ordered 3 items to-go: shumai which was ok but a bit gummy, a vegetarian steamed dumpling which was good, and a shrimp toast which was decent (Im not sure why I ordered it. Maybe the description as crostini gamerti sounded interesting). So if you want cheap, 'Americanized' Chinese, it is an OK place.

After 7 days stay in Italy, we had found a local Chinese restaurant nearby our hotel. It was a…read morehidden jewel. The place is small but it do have lot of selection of Chinese dishes. If you are tired of eating pizzas or pastas, you could try them out.

This place is 100% worth the hype and wait in the line. There were be many tourist and I think…read moreeveryone should try it at least once (so good, I had it twice). Portions sizes are huge, def could be two meals or split among two people (tip: ask them to cut it in half to share). I got the italiana and the prosciutto was perfect. Even though it's like Italian fast food, all the ingredients taste so fresh. The bread is amazing too!

When in Florence, this is the place to get your famous sandwiches. There are 4 of the same…read morerestaurants in the same block and depending on the day and all 4 can be open with lines out the door. Just pick the line that is the shortest as they are the same restaurant. The lines do move fast despite the lines. The sandwiches are delicious and are huge (may be 2 meals for some people). FYI: If you are at the Santa Maria Novella Train Station, you can also find the restaurants on the main floor and the basement floor.

Great pizza spot, tucked in a quiet side street near the Uffizi Gallery. I was looking for a quick…read moretake out spot for lunch and this place came up on my Yelp search. No table service here, you order up front and wait at your table for your food to be ready. Great menu selection to choose from. I ordered the regular sized pizza topped with tomato, mozzarella, spicy calabrese salame, and mushrooms. The crust was thin and perfectly crisp. The pizza was fresh and still steaming hot when I brought it back to my hotel which was a 5 minute walk away. The pizza took about 5 minutes to make so if you're in a hurry or hangry, this place is fantastic for a quickly prepared meal.

We were very lucky to run into this pizza shop on a side street and give it a try. Luciano the…read moreowner is a hidden gem and is super kind. We ordered the #5 and the #9. The #9 was gorgonzola and pear. It came out piping hot and the cheese was almost falling off the pizza it was so fresh. This pizza has changed my understanding of what a great pizza is. Thin, delicious, not greasy, extra cheesy, and combined with the pear perfectly. I thought I'd only eat half, but easily finished all of it because it wad that mind blowing. My wife loved her pizza as well, but sure was jealous of the #9. Now on to the owner. It was just my wife and I and Luciano the owner in the store. He talked to us for a good 15 minutes after we were done eating and even gave us a fresh slice of prosciutto to try after asking if we liked Pork... just because we were talking about how fresh food makes the difference between good and bad food. Such an amazing owner that really puts passion into his product. Give this place a try and you will not be disappointed with the food here!

In the mood for greasy and fried? This is your place! Holland Chips has all sorts of fried goodness…read morebut I only went for have the chips (fries). They come in small, medium and large and the portions are incredibly generous, especially for the price. You can choose a variety of sauces to top your fries but watch out, they really lay it on thick. If you've been strolling around Florence all day like I have and jonesing for something deep fried, make a stop here and embrace your inner fatty patty! You deserve it.

Only burger I had in Florence, but it was absolutely amazing. I was really craving red meat after…read moreeating so much pasta and pizza so this was the perfect meal! They also had fair prices for their wine €4.50 per glass.

Ever since I've arrived to Italy I've been a bit disappointed with how they go about their meat. I…read moregot tired of pasta, lasagna, pizza and other common Italian foods. But this place fired on all cylinders. The food especially the fries were amazing!!! The ambiance of the restaurant is warm and very cozy. I am so glad and happy to have found this "hidden" gem. I'm most definitely coming back to this restaurant and if I were to live here I would be a regular customer at this establishment.

I love visiting International McDonalds as the different items offered can be really interesting…read more The nice thing is you can order in multiple languages and the service counter is pretty accessible. However, if you have a basic understanding of ordering/pick up in Italian it definitely makes a difference. Very smooth and user friendly ordering system. Just respect whatever Security says to you as it is a very high traffic location since it's near the train station. If you see a spot to sit, definitely grab it right away as the tables do fill up quite quickly.

Me and my mates wanted some cheeky McDonald's but little did we know this was the worst mikky D's…read moreexperience I've ever had in my life. I ordered the Sakura sprite drink "SPRITE" drink and a six piece nug meal. That Sakura drink was FLAT ASF. When me and my friend went to politely ask for another drink as a replacement, that cheeky shawty at the front said no. My friend ordered a coke and the cheeky shawty laughed at him. We were livid. We sit down at our table and I eat my nugs which was lowk good but overpriced for mikky D's. I had to use the loo but those wankers wanted 1 euro to use their sorry ah McDonald's bathroom. 1/10 would not recommend.

We'd just arrived in Florence by train from Rome. Nobody in the family could agree on what to eat…read more This place has something for everyone. We sat outside and had a lovely lunch. The service was friendly.

Amazing food, amazing service, owners don't speak much English but... you're in Italy? Maybe learn…read morea little Italian and communicate in their language. Had this about a million times when I lived in Florence and the owners are incredibly kind people.

Was looking for a change-of-pace from consecutive days of Italian cuisine. Had a sneaking…read moresuspicion that Greek food might be better in Italy than it is in the States, and I was spot on. Super nice staff greeted us when we walked in, and the interior looks small but inviting. We ended up ordering carryout (or, "takeaway," as they say here), and the food was a pleasant surprise. The Greek salad doesn't have lettuce, but the tomatoes, feta, capers, olives, onions, etc. are very fresh and delicious. The tsatsiki is creamy and tart, and is a a excellent complement to the Greek chicken souvlaki. And...the souvlaki is so flavorful and so fresh, that it was a unanimous hit. If you are in the mood for something other than pasta, give this place a try!

My daughter and I had our favorite meal in Florence here. The food was so delicious - we had the…read morebaked eggplant with caramelized onions, tomatoes, and feta and chicken skewers with tzatziki, salad, and roasted potatoes. The eggplant dish was the best I've ever had in my life - and I'm 54. The service was excellent and our friendly, helpful waitress was fluent in English and generous in answering our questions. The front of the restaurant has a countertop and is brightly lit, but the main seating patio in the back is quiet, pleasantly dark, and small but roomy (there is plenty of space between the tables which we found was not often the case in crowded Florence). I highly recommend this hidden gem!

November 9, 2024 2:30PM…read more It does appear they have two stalls on the same street that you can order from. One side seemed to have more alcohol on display and the side I was on was more sandwich focused, but I'm pretty sure you can order the same things from both windows. Initially I was going to get the 21 - Fresh Sausage and Eggplant because I'm an eggplant lover... the lady at the counter was kind enough to let me know that the fresh sausage is actually rare, uncooked sausage and gave me a small piece to try. I was getting ready to get on a train that day and didn't want something that might not sit well with me, so I moved on to number 27 spicy salami and cream cheese. My partner got the number 1, ham, cream cheese and rocket salad. Both are very good sized and oh so delicious. The line moved quickly, so many options for decision paralysis. This is the place for schiacciate Florentine as recommended from friends who used to live here. Definitely would recommend to study up their menu before coming so it's easier to pick what you want. This is more of a stall and you grab and go, we stood around the sidewalk and inhaled our sandwiches. Watch out for the pigeons getting ready to take your crumbs too, you can see them on the ledge of the building getting ready to attack. A must visit for Florence.

The best place to get classic Florentine sandwiches. It's a small booth and there's no inside…read moreseating but they do have chairs if you can grab one. The line is long right around lunch time but it moves fairly fast. They have a variety of choices so you might need time to decide. We got the proscuitto arrosto e crema tartufata and finocchiona e crema de formaggio. Proscuitto Arrosto E Crema Tartufata- The bread is soft and fresh. The roasted ham is tasty and the truffle cream adds a lovely flavor and ties the dish together. Finocchiona E Crema De Formaggio- Can't sing enough of their bread's praises! The tuscan salami is spicy and flavorful. The fennel is slightly sweet and the cream cheese is smooth and light. Great experience overall!