I can't believe I forgot to give a review to this restaurant. My husband sent my daughter and…read moremother and I together to Florence November 2024 for a three generation trip of a lifetime. The first night we dined at this restaurant in the little tiny room in the back. It was magical. Every dish exceeded the last. We had a pear & pecorino salad. That was a work of art and we hated messing it up. We passed around our appetizers and main courses and we all loved everyone else's food. The highlight of this night and the night that we came back to eat again was the owner, Pasquale. He treated my mother like royalty. When we were coming up to the door, he jumped up from his counter and came out and took her arm and escorted her to the table both times. And then he escorted her out as well. One night when I went past the restaurant by myself, he inquired where my mom was. He made her feel like a queen and she is still talking about it to this day. We can't thank him enough for the beautiful meals and the five star treatment.

The food and service need help. I'm not sure who is rating this spot but if you want good Italian,…read morethis was not it! The owner was nice but that doesn't make the food good. It was bad. Pasta was not al dente it was near raw and stuck together in clumps (see photo) the veal meatballs dry and tasteless and $11 for 4 small pieces of bread with some spread and 2 anchovies not with it. Across the piazza is a corner restaurant open for dinner only and was AMAZING!!!! Go there.

Amazing pizza! Staff was also super friendly. If seating is full you can order your pizza here and…read morefind a seat at Gust Bar across the street.

Nothing crazy but pizza is GOOD pizza!…read more Tried a handful of pizza spots honeymooning with wife. We've been married for 15 days and we love LOVE pizza. Excavating pizza together has been so fun and Gusta Pizza sits in our top ten as of today!

Under new management for just a few weeks (in April 2025), Osteria Toscanella leaves no detail to…read morechance. The vaulted ceilings and transparent floor tiles celebrate the historic settling. The tables are beautifully set, with each dish matched to a presentation that enhances the delicious food. The service provided by Eldis and Safwan was professional, courteous, informative, and friendly. From papperdelle chiangale through made-at-table cacio y pepe and truffle specialties to salads and desserts, this was a delightful evening -- so much so that we cancelled our plans for tomorrow evening in order to return.

Great intimate spot. Ana (Anya) was our server, very sweet and on point. Add this place to your…read morelist when you're in town!

We haven't tried the main dishes, but we went for the fun wine window multiple times and also got…read morethe cheesecake for dessert one night! It was so good! The atmosphere inside is also very pretty

This was a place that had one of the many wine windows in Florence. Probably one of my favorites…read moremust see place if your into wine windows and intimate spots

Love this place...before I talk about the great food at good price the owners are so fun and…read morewelcoming. We felt as if we were having dinner at there home. We (4 adults and 2 kiddos) ate their twice and came back for drinks another night. They chatted with us both nights, played '80s American music and sang with us and had fun. Now the food. Freshly sliced prosciutto for the Carbonara (no peas), awesome! Pizza for the kiddos...gone in minutes. My wife's spinach ravioli in a light red sauce was delicious. Yum...why are you still reading this...come here!

This ended up being right near where we're staying- in fact the reciption directed us to several…read moreplaces this being one of them. We tried a couple of the others but this was our favourite. The staff here are friendly and have such a great sense of humor. They were definitely a huge part of our good experience. Thier choice in music was sensastional as well. The semi industrial look of the inside blends well with the exposes brick walls and the comic printing plates decorating where we sat. I got the lasanga, which was perfect. The cheese is so creamy with the contrast of the tart tomato sauce- I couldn't stop taking a bite when it was fresh from the oven, risking burns. Of the dishes my family ordered the other stand out was the carbonara. I cannot find words to describe how good the sauce was. Anyways it was such an experience that I'm writing this while wating for breakfast at Nostrale.

After a full day of exploring Florence, we were ready to spend time in our apartment just chilling…read moreout. My husband went to BiancaZeroZero to pick up a takeout order. Tony was so welcoming and friendly. He picked up a Mortadella, Buffalo Ricotta Cheese and Pistachio grains pinsa. Oh my, it was so delicious and fresh. We were so pleased we picked this restaurant for takeout.

Amazing quality dough, super cosy inside with the ability to take away, and just amazing delicious…read morepizza which is the most important! I love the small businesses and places that Italy seems to just produce in droves and this is such a cute one I'd highly recommend it. Definitely the best pizza we've had to date!

The food and staff were amazing and had great suggestions. The ordered the steak, probably the best…read moresteak ever and my pasta was homemade and delicious. Location of the restaurant was an easy walk from the center.

We had a lovely dinner at Trattoria Giovanni. We loved how cozy, spacious, and genuinely local it…read morefelt, like eating at your grandma's house. It's close enough to the lively, bustling part of Firenze to feel connected, yet just far enough to escape the city's never-ending wave of tourists. The service was incredible, and the owner (I'm pretty sure it was the owner?) brought so much energy that he single-handedly turned the whole place into an eclectic little spot during the "rush hour" of the evening. The menu was solid, if a bit "generic" at times. While everything we ordered was delicious, nothing at Trattoria Giovanni felt like a dish you couldn't find elsewhere... and honestly, that's perfectly fine! It was traditional, comforting, and exactly what we were craving. The plate of cured meats and cheese was phenomenal, a great start to the meal. The pastas were really good as well, though one of the meat dishes had a slightly off texture, with the chunks of meat a bit overcooked. All in all, we loved our meal and would definitely recommend this spot if you're in Florence.

Great spot south of the river. Recommended by a local. Really enjoyed the Olive oil and beef…read moretartare tasting. We only had the antipasti and pasta and a bottle of wine. Good prices. Nice, chill, urban countryside kitchen atmosphere.

The restaurant is beautiful inside, Leonardo was incredibly attentive, and Elena, the chef, had an…read moreinnovative take on Italian food. The abundance of freshness and flavor astounded us. We thoroughly enjoyed the tartare with the unique addition of hazelnuts. My fiancé ordered the clam pasta with pesto and I ordered the pea and mint cream ravioli. We enjoyed every bite!

Great great great! Came to the original location in Florence and was not disappointed. The lines…read moreappeared long but nice quickly. They're were three sandwich counters all within a stones throw away from each other and each had a line outsides sandwich was outta this world! Highly recomended.

Great place for foccacia sandwiches! Got the la paradiso and it was such a light yet balanced…read moresandwich packed with flavor! Loved how the stracciatella added some wetness to the sandwich and the pistachios added some flavor and crunch. Service is fast! Came at 3 pm with no line and another time with a line but it moved quick. They have some seats but eating outside is a nicer vibe.

We walked in for an al fresco lunch before walking the Boboli Gardens, and it was everything we…read morewanted and more. Both the indoor and outdoor tables are lovely (we tried both after our wives were too cold in the wind), and this was the best service we encountered during a week in Florence. Not only were the staff accommodating and brought us everything we needed, but they also steered us toward so many things we weren't going to get, with insistence and good humor. And they were right. The Albanian sommelier and my wine-obsessed buddy fell in love, talked for ages, and we ordered three very nice bottles (classic) as a result (after our spritzes). We had a steak dinner planned for later, but we still ordered the exceptional Florentine beef, just because we couldn't leave without trying it. They blew my mind with the savory mushroom flan, and the fiochetti di pera (perfect purses of pear pasta in a silky cream sauce) were one of the best bites of the trip, and my life. We honestly weren't expecting much, but it turned out to be one of the best meals of the trip.

After spending 2 weeks in Tuscany. 4 Leoni was by far the best restaurant we ate at. On our second…read moreor possibly third visit Rosella suggested the calamari/shrimp appetizer, This was the BEST calamari I have ever eaten. There was not one thing that I could suggest to make the food more enjoyable. As for the staff, it was like reuniting with family that I haven't seen in years. I would return to Florence just to spend another evening at this amazing restaurant. If you have a chance be sure to eat at 4 Leoni. Rosella is a gemCiao my friends!