Great place in the Oltrarno. The crowd was a bit younger than in the more touristy part of Florence. The staff were charming and funny. They were out of house red and served us a bottle of more expensive Chianti for the same price. We had pastas as our first courses. My buddy and I split an order of spaghetti with tomatoes and basil. It was light but great. The ladies shared an order of ricotta and cheese tortellacci that my wife considered a top 3 pasta experience. The ladies shared a filet mignon. My buddy and I shared an excellent t-bone Florentine. We shared an order of cantucci with vin santo for dessert. Prices are a bit lower on this side of the Arno. Great, relaxed evening! read more

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Am I the only one that thinks the steak is way overrated?? I love my meat, but I personally didn't find anything special about it. It's cooked on the rarer side, as they suggest it to be, which is fine. The fatty crust is amazing but the meat wasn't melt in your mouth tender like I was expecting. It was actually a bit chewy. It was overall disappointing. Unluck of the draw, maybe? The risotto, which I had a taste of, was quite good albeit very rich and slightly salty. It made me wish I'd just gotten a "regular" dish but... when in Florence. It's a nice place, other dishes looked good. Lots of American tourists. Sorry. read more

Pandemonio - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

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Florence has seemingly become overrun with tourists and tourist traps that have followed, but this place is off the between path and was recommended to me by a local foodie so I had to slide. When I walked in with a positive attitude but without a res, the host gritted his teeth and told me to wait a sec as he went to the back. I had a bad feeling and started to look up other restaurants in the area. I hear footsteps coming my way and look up to him with his arms spread to the back, "Right this way, signóre :)" he says in a heavy Italian accent. HELL YEAH. I walk in and sit down and order a glass of the house red, 4.50 euro a glass ahahaha you gotta love this country. I ordered the Homemade Mama's Ragu, the Sliced Beef with oil, and a side of white beans. The interior of this place is stunningly authentic with exposed brick ceilings and tasteful string lights. I won't do a great job of articulating this, but you can quite literally taste the freshness of the pasta. It hits so different. The steak was cooked to perfection, as I eat my steak rare to medium rare because I'm a grown ass man. Not that I was eavesdropping, but mid meal I hear this American couple arguing about their relationship. I almost spit out my 3rd glass of house red when I heard the girl say "Why are you so confident at work but not with me?" Like what could that even mean. I wanted to chime in but that seemed inappropriate. One more glass of that red and I prob would have ahahahahah. Social dynamics are fascinating. read more

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Came back after 3 years. Food still good. What ruined it for me was the employee leaving the bathroom and not washing his hands.

Two years later (this review is somewhat belated, although I certainly wish I was there now) I'm still thinking about the second-best meal I had in Italy, which was the bistecca alla Fiorentina at Pandemonio. Trust me - it's that good. I made reservations here for my friend's birthday, thinking that a steak dinner would be the perfect celebration - and I was right! The steak here is outstanding. As is customary, it's not served smaller than a kilo, or cooked over medium rare, so bring your friends and your appetites and be ready for the meat sweats. The steak is brought to the table for your approval before it's cooked, and is then proudly delivered perfectly seared, achingly juicy and tender. My travel companions also ordered risotto, even though I'd warned them it'd be too much food, and they suffered. I'd recommend getting an antipasto and a couple of sides for the table which would be the perfect amount of food. We got the beans and baby potatoes, which perfectly accompanied the delicious steak. Definitely too full for dessert afterwards, but the offered shot of housemade limoncello was the perfect digestivo to end the day. Now I'm just counting down the days until I can return. read more

Great great local fare. This is, in many ways, the quintessential tuscan resto. Classic food, done Just Right, with excellent ingredients, and a deep attention to service. Yes you can get a bistecca fiorentina here - as with most places in Firenze - but you'd be wrong to avoid it (it's genuinely amazeballs!). That said, the pastas are incredible, the wine-list is extraordinary, and the staff is friendly to a fault, endlessly willing to help. Best of all, if you are in a large group, they'll happily serve you family style (take advantage of it!) If you're in the 'hood, go! read more

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The food was amazing and the service was excellent. The place has a homey and cozy feel to it. I feel like I am apart of the family here and they treated me like one of their own by giving us free limoncello and making dishes to our preference. The tiramisu and blueberry cheesecake were the best I've ever had. read more

Pandemonio - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

The concierge at the Exceslior hotel suggested Pandemonio and it did NOT disappoint. I guess we've lived under a rock all these years because we weren't previously familiar with "Florentine Steak". But when the waiter suggested it, we decided to try it and OH MY was it fantastic!! Seriously, one of the best steaks any of us had ever had. They bring your chosen amount (purchased by weight) before it's cooked to whet your appetite. It works... We also had some pasta side dishes which were delicious but it's the steak that we're still talking about 2 years later. It's well worth walking down some side streets after dark (like we did) to try this place! read more

Pandemonio - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

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This is a very popular local and tourist eatery across the city of Florence. You would need to reserve in advance for this one. A day or two before. The southern region of this city is known for its great restaurants. Their specialty however is the meat which is quite a handful and expensive. Ours came to almost 69 Euro dollars. The home made risotto of three cheeses and the home made Tiramisu was to die for. Very very good. On this night, there was a local wedding reception which gave the restaurant a nice cool vibe of live singing and celebration. What to know: water and bread like in all restaurants in Italy are extra and not free like we are used to in North America. Also there is a mandatory foreign tourist tax included in your bill. $$$ in Euro! read more

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We heard great things about this restaurant from two different people so we made a reservation, but we were totally disappointed. We had a 7:30 reservation and by 8 o'clock, nobody had greeted us after we were sat: yet the 2 tables that came after us got their wine and appetizers. Again, we weren't even acknowledged. I double checked, and we are not invisible. So, we ended up just walking out. Luckily, we found a great restaurant down the street. read more

My wife and I booked a reservation here as a part of our visit to Florence and introduction to Tuscan fare. What we experienced far exceeded any expectations! The food, ambiance and service were all excellent. Our waiters, Bobo and Niccolo, treated us like royalty. We will return again at the end of our stay. read more

A great example of "just off the beaten path" you'll find great restaurants. On the "other "side of the river, a short walk will get you to a family feeling, welcoming and very good restaurant.. the staff was very genial, the prices were fair and the food was perfect for the evening. Search it out...it's good read more

We were seated in a cute little outdoor area, but unfortunately we must have been in Florence during bug season (early June). I emerged from my meal with a few new bites, so if you don't want to be bitten (and you want to take advantage of their free WiFi), ask to sit inside. The bistecca fiorentina here was incredible and looked so much better than others we saw while walking past restaurants in Florence. We had a steak that weighed just under 1 kilo, the chicken liver pate, and fried zucchini. They bring you the steak to examine before the grill it, which is cool. The pate was nothing special, but the fried zucchini was fried to perfection. We closed the meal with some of their homemade limoncello on the house. read more

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Pandemonio is a family run elegant Tuscan Trattoria located in the neighbourhood where the Pitti Palace is located. It's a perfect venue for lunch after touring the palace. This is off the path a bit and you will not find tourists here. We had the Tuscan bean and Tuna appetizer, rigatoni with meat sauce (Mama, the owner's special recipe) and spaghetti batarga. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is special. We had the pleasure of having lunch at the same time as the family and we met Mama's grandson Lorenzo, who is filled with energy and very engaging. It was a very special afternoon. Highly recommended. read more

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THIS is the place to get Florentine steak in Florence!! Dinner at Tattoria Pandemonio is a dinner i will remember for a long time! Ate dinner on a Tuesday evening at 8:30. I would recommend a reservation. We ate inside as it was a little chilly outside. The ambiance is very nice - intimate and candle lit. We ordered a 1 kilo steak with a side of potatoes and a half liter of house wine. The true star of this restaurant is the steak. HOLY COW. Served perfectly cooked and seasoned. It was beautiful, I really haven't stopped thinking about this steak. The potatoes were also very flavorful seasoned with rosemary. By the end of the dinner we were stuffed. The dinner ended with homemade limoncello. Total bill was around 68 euro, very affordable considering the quality. I can not recommend this restaurant enough! If you are looking for a place to eat steak in Florence, this is your place. read more

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We came here for dinner on a weeknight and there was hardly anyone in the restaurant - should have taken that as a sign. Ordered the florentine steak cooked rare and a side salad, both of which were terrible. The steak was hardly seasoned and so tough I couldn't even cut through it with a knife. Salad was also sitting in a small puddle of water with no dressing. I'm so confused why this place is highly rated. Do not recommend, there are so many better restaurants in Florence, please don't make the same mistake we did by coming here. Such a disappointing experience. read more

I really enjoyed this restaurant when I visited Florence. I had pesto pasta, house white wine, and an amazing chocolate cake for dessert. The staff was very helpful in arranging a table for me- I took a risk and came here without a reservation but luckily it worked out and I am grateful they were willing to accommodate me. This was definitely one of the best restaurants I ate at while in Florence and highly recommend it. read more

I can't express how delicious and memorable the food was here. We didn't have reservations so we waited an hour and half to be seated. It was worth it. We had the Steak and omg I cannot stop thinking about how delicious it was. They take your order without asking you how do you want it cooked because there's only one way to cook it, their way. Delicious! We ordered tomato soup, tripe stew, and pasta. It was delicious and were so happy with our meal. read more

Best steak I have ever has! Service was on point, appetizer were excellent, but the steak was perfect!!!

A restaurant that was recommended by a coworker and I am so happy that I took their advice. Do yourself a favor and try the veal, it was out of this world good and such a fantastic space. Every dish that we got was as good as the last, and even the wine was one of the best bottles we had in Italy. The space was large and inviting so would be good for a larger group but we got an earlier reservation so didn't feel crowded at all. The staff was attentive and friendly and made the experience a memorable one. Do yourself a favor and also try and seat with a view of the kitchen, nothing like seeing your home cooked meal get created while you enjoy a nice glass of wine. read more

Made an online reservation the day of for our last night in Firenze. Firenze establishments typically run lean with one or two waiters on hand, but pandemonio was well staffed and we were greeted cheerily from the moment we walked in. Was surprised as we were what appeared to be the only guests in the restaurant. However, upon using the washroom realized there was a bustling and beautiful backroom. The ricotta and spinach ravioli was delicious, scampi risotto rich and creamy, and chicken breast with tomatoes and capers was traditional Toscana cooking at its finest. Had to dash immediately after so didn't partake but shots of limoncello were being served to those in the restaurant that night. A great end to a wonderful meal! Tip: When making reservations, specify for a spot in the back read more

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LOVED THIS PLACE! Stumbled into the restaurant looking for dinner with a group of 6 and they sat us immediately. The restaurant was lively, super cute, and the staff was fantastic. The food was also AMAZING. Highly recommend. read more

We came here on a Saturday night with no reservation, they were so kind to squeeze us in!!! U love the ambiance here, a family run spot. The chicken liver crostini was delicious. There were 3 of us and we ordered the florentine steak- WOW. Wine pairing was perfect. The steak was huge and reasonably priced and it was absolutely delicious. For sides we got fried zucchini, roasted potatoes and the mixed salad. I highly recommend the zuchinni, it was so light and crispy, but everything was delicious. We finished off with the homemade tiramisu which was great, and limoncello. Our server, Tommaso, was so kind and he was very helpful and chatted with us! A great place!!! read more

We wandered in off the street and hoped for the best. We lucked out! The food is fantastic and portions are generous. The owners are sweet too. It's a fairly quiet place where you can hear your dinner companions. The front dining room is cute and there is also a back dining room. We didn't get wine (too late at night for us), but they offered a half liter for 6 euros. Next time, we will take advantage of that! The dishes we ordered were fettuccine with leeks and sausage, lightly sauced and just scrumptious, and then meatballs with beans, served in a little pan with a spoon to serve ourselves. The meatballs were large, soft, and so good, and the cannellini beans and tomatoes that came with it were so perfect! Two of us could not finish the pan, the portion was so large. We will be coming back!! read more

We went here for our last dinner in Firenze. The service here was unlike the service we received at any other restaurant in Italy thus far. Everyone was friendly, fast (but not pushy), and kind. We ordered the chicken and the veal. Both were amazing. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the veal was flavorful. The tiramisu did not disappoint! They brought out limoncello at the end of the meal. Do not feel pressure to drink it! We tried to finish it as not to be rude and that was a big mistake. They did not care that we did not finish it. The owner came and sat next to us and made sure that we enjoyed everything. The waiters came by and did the same! Great service, and food! Make a reservation and go here! read more

Didn't even come up on the map. Special back room with intimate tree covered patio. Americans. Don't order steak well done. If that's what you do don't come here. They cut their beef every morning. The T-bone was 3 pounds - and the Filet is 10 oz. read more

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OFF THE BEATEN PATH & SUPER CUTE We (2 ppl) had an amazing experience at this restaurant. The service was great and it felt like we were visiting old friends. Ronaldo - the sommelier was super friendly and was very charming. My boyfriend got the Florentine steak and it was out of this world! Would 10/10 recommend and return to this restaurant. Order suggestion: Eggplant starter Fresh pasta Florentine steak Cheesecake AND tiramisu read more

What a great find in Florence. The hospitality, warmth & great food are a welcome experience.

I wouldn't recommend this restaurant. I have been to many restaurants in Florence through out my stay here and this one was a bit disappointing to be quiet honest. We asked to be seated in the back of the restaurant where they clearly had room, and they insisted that it was full. But half an hour later three people walked in without reservation and they magically had room for them in the back... As for the service, it was okay. It was a little hard to get the waitresses attention at times. As for the food, the bruschetta was a bit disappointing..it wasn't the usual yummy bruschetta that I found in other restaurants. And for the vegetable soup, well it was more like over cooked veggies with a bit of broth. And finally the main course.. I chose the veal cutlet with veggies, and that again was disappointing. The veal was okay crispy in some parts, and soggy is others, but the veggies were horrible, they were the same ones they used for the bruschetta and just added some leaves to make it a "salad". We were so frustrated after the main course that when she came to ask if we wanted dessert, we asked for the check and just wanted to get out of there! read more

We were on the hunt for the best Florentine steak in Florence. We asked several local friends and found ourselves here. It delivered! They bring out the steak before hand to help you pick your piece. Potatoes seem like such a simple dish but their potatoes were terrific. Order this as a side with your steak. Tip - it seemed like the back patio had a more fun happening atmosphere. The front is a bit more stuffy. I will dream of this steak. read more

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Nice place. Good steak and white beans but both dishes were swimming in olive oil. 2 courses, 1 side dish, 1 beer and water for 60 eur

LOVED this spot. The service was the best we had in Florence and the food was delicious. We shared appetizers and pasta, then a big steak. Everything was perfect. Finished with cheesecake, chocolate mousse and tiramisu (which I don't usually like, but it was worth getting). Then we did a toast of lemoncello with our server. I'd go back every time. read more

We arrived late on our first night in Italy and needed to find a place to eat for dinner. We walked around the corner from where we were staying and found this place. We were so well treated here! They made a table for the three of us. We spoke different, but similar languages and so we all understood each other. The food was delicious and exactly what we had been waiting to eat. The servers were in the best moods and helpful! There were any laughs. When we were done eating, they invited us to move further back in the resturant because space opened up and they offered us some Limoncello to drink. We finished a bottle and the server even had a drink with us! We felt so at home and it was the best environment to have an Italian meal. PLEASE GO HERE!! read more

the fillet steak i had there was to die for! A very homely atmosphere and the service was great as well. read more

Pandemonio - steak. - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

Coming back this year with my wife, I could only want the beefsteak Florintine. It did not disappoint. Presented medium rate and spiced perfectly, it put the American Ruth Chris's to shame. We tried a couple of glasses of the house red and it was also excellent. We were treated well and served promptly. Two glasses of Porseco were brought out by our hostess and greatly appreciated. Enjoyed our visit much more than last year. read more

Had the most delicious risotto with mussels, clams, and calamari. Still thinking about it a few days later. The tiramisu was also divine. Would most certainly go back the next time I'm in Florence. read more

This restaurant was very cute and off the beaten path. The one woman that served us was very friendly. We got the fried veggies for a side, they were pretty good. The steak came out completely rare, when we asked for medium rare, not very warm, and the meat was too chewy... in comparison to other steaks we had in Florence that were like butter- this meat was too tough for me. read more

I recently had the distinct displeasure of eating at this sad little restaurant. I chose Pandemonio as a recommendation from my hotel and can only assume that the hotel must get kickbacks or something to send guests here. Upon arrival on a Tuesday evening at 8:30pm, I was promptly seated in a half empty dining space. The setting was dated and the energy/vibe was off. I should have turned around immediately to go elsewhere to dine, but I just did not have the energy to wander around the neighborhood looking for an alternative. That being said, I wish that I had. The menu was standard Italian fare that one sees everywhere in Italy. However, the overall quality of the food was simply average. Nothing stood out as being memorable. Yawn. However, what earned this restaurant two stars was the following: 1. The service was downright awful. Our waiter, Bobo, was too busy hanging out with his friends drinking to provide decent service. He was absentee during our entire meal. Given how quiet the restaurant was, this seemed totally unacceptable. I think that the mythical "mama" had the night off, and the place simply fell apart. 2. Warning: There is a cuperto (bread charge) as well as a 10% service charge, which solidified this place as a total tourist trap. The total actually came to about 20% of my entire bill. Real Italians would never tolerate paying these charges. That being said, maybe only the non-Italians get charged, which would be pretty typical of a tourist oriented establishment. 3. One of the guests, a drinking friend of our waiter Bobo, urinated in plain site of everyone in the restaurant, in the back garden. Can you say, welcome to a fine dining experience?! Anyone reading this should simply choose to eat elsewhere as there are any number of very good trattorias in Florence. read more

Excellent meal. Had the T-Bone steak and the tagliatelle fungi as my primi. Great service. Save for the concierge sent tourists (incl us) and the top 40 music, this would have been a 5 read more

Pandemonio - Mama holding the fabulous t-bone florentine - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

This was maybe the best meal of our lives. We were there with our best friends and we shared a lot of plates. Of what we tried, the florentine bistecca and the ravioli with black cabbage were the very best. We also had the antipasta sampler which was awesome, the meatballs, pasta with beans and sausage, chicken marsala, cheese cake and tiramisu. PLEASE don't let the haters discourage you from eating at this amazing restaurant. This place was unforgettable! read more