Another excellent lunch I will be dreaming about. We walked in off the street with a good feeling…read moreand were rewarded. Nice variety of wines by the glass - my vermentino made me happy I ordered a white instead of my usual red. Fresh pasta special with ragu was divine. Delicious chicken-y grilled chicken over arugula with pecorino - three ingredients, pure deliciousness. And our usual spinaci (a girl needs her veggies). Friendly service and a charming space. We will be back for dinner.

Wow! I rarely write reviews, but this place was disappointing and expensive. €113 for mashed…read morepotatoes, very small portions of peposo , very small portions of chicken, a small minestrone, a Coke, and two beers. The chicken was not good and very gristly. The peposo was meh, but a very small portion. I have truly enjoyed the food in Italy, but I was very disappointed in this restaurant. On the bright side, they let us in without a reservation, and the ambiance was nice, but the price did not match the quality.

This restaurant is around the corner from our temporary flat. We had an opportunity to check it out…read morelast night and it did not disappoint! While it looks small, we were pleasantly surprised that there is another floor of seating downstairs. Our server knew English well, which was helpful to us.Two of us do not eat meat so he was able to point out which few non-meat items on the menu we could have. It turns out that there was a fresh mushroom tagliatelle special so my daughter had that while I chose their Taglierini al Tartufo Fresco - pasta with fresh truffles. Oh my gosh, I absolutely loved my dish! The pasta was seasoned perfectly and the truffles were delicious! My husband had their pasta bolognese. We also shared and loved the Crostone Stracchino e Tartufo- toasted bread with an Italian cow's milk cheese and truffles. We had a 1/2 liter of their house red wine to drink. I hope we can go back again before we leave!

Food is amazing. Highly recommend the truffle sauce pasta and the steak florentine. HUGE portion of…read moresteak but so tender and melt in your mouth. Also don't ask for an Aperol spritz like I did. They only serve wine. The Costello dei Rampolla Chianti Classico was so smooth and deliciosi. Just go. You might need a reservation though.

Trattoria Ruggero is such a cute neighborhood place and happens to be right near our apartment, so…read morewe decided to give it a try for dinner. We arrived at 7:00 and were seated right away. We both started with Aperol Spritzes. Jim ordered the pasta alla carrettiera, and I had the roasted pork chop. We shared the fagioli all'uccelletto on the side. Everything was delicious, portions were good, and the prices were very reasonable--especially for Florence. We really enjoyed the relaxed, traditional trattoria atmosphere. Great food, good value, and definitely a place we'll be returning to.

Unless you're truly "in the know," chances are you won't find yourself dining at Trattoria da…read moreRuggero. Tucked away off the beaten path, it's not the kind of restaurant frequented by tourists. Lucky for the Mr. and me, I happened to discover this hidden gem during my research process. We had enjoyed a large breakfast, so we decided to share the pork loin chop, an order of sautéed zucchini, and the apple cake. Everything was delicious, and we especially appreciated the warm, friendly service and the rustic vibe of the restaurant. It was so charming! At the end of our meal, our server even offered to call us a taxi. It was well worth the walk to enjoy such a delicious lunch at this charming, off-the-beaten-path restaurant.

This little place in Certaldo Alto is worth going out of your way for. They are open late. I could…read morenot locate a menu, so I will have to describe the dishes. But I would highly recommend the appetizer, which was little light balls of dough, a sweet onion sauce and slices of pecorino. Also, the pici all'aglione was a knockout. This is a thick homemade long pasta with a sauce of breadcrumbs, walnuts and garlic. We ate outside on Certaldo Alto's main drag and had a memorably perfect meal.

One of our favorite restaurants! Period!!! Simple food perfectly prepared with stunning views of…read moreTuscany everywhere in Certaldo Alto. Don't miss having a meal here if you're in the area!!!

Cozy, charming, and utterly delicious. It's a little off the…read morebeaten path, on the other side of the Arno at the eastern limit of the recently hipsterized section. An utterly local place, with the menu on a chalkboard, and no more than a handful of tables. The food is spot-on though, changing with the seasons yet remaining firmly decidedly Tuscan. Have a go at the carciofi fritti (fried artichokes) that are almost tempura in their oil-free crispness, the polpettini, and, well, pretty much all the pasta - you won't regret it!

We are staying in the neighborhood and arrived right as it opened, for a walk in this is a good…read moreidea. Many locals have reservations, and it seems to be a very traditional Italian place. Even though they don't cater specifically to tourists, they were very friendly and tried to explain the menu and prices as best they could despite not knowing a lot of English. The food was fabulous and flavorful, and the ambiance cozy and comfortable.

What a cute little place! My wife and I went here in May, it was not too crowded, but filled up…read morepretty quick because it is relatively small with a limited amount of tables. It has a great atmosphere with brick arches and a very homestyle feel. The menu was relatively small and handwritten however, the food was amazing! I had rabbit and my wife had a beef stew, both were outstanding. The service was excellent, and the waiter did his best to help translate for us. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Best meal I have had in all of Italy. We stumbled soup on this local restaurant while exploring…read moreSiena and decided to give it a shot. Doesn't look like much but the food and staff make it worth your while. Everyone is incredibly kind and helpful to explain the menu the best they can and the quality of the food is to die for. I almost left crying because of how amazing my pasta was. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Siena and wanting a simple but authentic Italian meal without dealing that is a good price!

We went here after a long day on our feet at the Uffizi museum, hoping for a stellar meal. We…read moreshared a number of plates but the special they had for primo piatto was my favorite. The antipasto on special was unusual and pretty tasty. I was happy for the bottomless bread with olive oil and various vinegars on the table. Our waitress, Viola, was fantastic! Very friendly, professional, kind, and helpful since our Italian was limited. Overall we had an excellent experience, even if the prices were a little high for the quantity of food you get. But it was a nice environment right along the river so I guess that's to be expected. We also tried two amazing desserts - one was a this cheesecake, and the other had flaky crust on the top and bottom and some sort of frozen custard in the middle. It was amazing!!! (Can't remember the name of it). But it was unusual and delicious! My only complaint was the terrible music being played - bossanova renditions of songs by Kiss, Imagine Dragons, etc... it was distractingly bad. Luckily they later switched to the original versions of songs by Elton John and other contemporary music.

Fun, dynamic restaurant with outside dining on the Arno River. Viola served us with great…read morefriendliness and efficiency while welcoming regulars and the occasional tourists. Beef predominates here. One of the best hamburgers in Florence for those Americans who cannot go without. Great wine and a most tasty chocolate dessert. Highly recommended!

I came here with my Food & Wine tour and I was not disappointed. Little Nonna was just the cutest…read more During our tasting we had a pasta that no one has ever had unless you come here. Gnudi. It's like the sister to Gnocchi in my opinion. Another fab dish that just melts in your mouth!

Looking for traditional Tuscan food at a local spot? This is the place to be. You'll get great food…read moreand service. My waiter did not speak English fluently, but that didn't stop us from ordering. The staff, even with their limited knowledge of English, was very friendly and inviting, including the owner. We ordered the chicken liver pate for an appetizer and the Pesto Basil Pasta and the Penne Bolognese for entrees. The chicken liver pate was on point. It was rich, smooth, and creamy. Both pasta dishes were great! Portion size was huge and flavors were amazing. For dessert, we tried their very own Grandma's Cake. Wow! I'm not a fan of dessert but I had to fight with a family member over this cake. If ever in Florence again, I would not hesitate to return.