Wow, my sliced beef was amazing and so tender. The side of grilled veggies were healthy and not doused in oil, which I really appreciated. House white wine for only 5 euro, how can I complain? This place is super delicious. The couple to my left had come for dinner 3 times in a row and said everything they had was fabulous. And the couple to my right had the biggest most delicious looking calzone I'd ever seen. read more

Service was okay, not great not bad. I went here based on the high Yelp reviews and I'm shocked they are so highly rated because the food was not good. Ordered the eggplant appetizer (involtini di melanza) and it was okay. The tomato sauce was good but the spinach inside tasted like the wilted frozen stuff from the grocery store. We also ordered the Vegetariana and Diavola pizzas. The Vegetariana pizza was a bit dry (it doesn't have a sauce) and the vegetables over cooked and burned to some point. We didn't finish it. The Diavola is where things go from "meh" to awful. The crust wasn't fully cooked and fell apart in the center, but that could be overlooked. What cannot be overlooked is the spicy salami they used. My girlfriend got sick from eating a piece and said it tasted old. I tried a piece and my stomach immediately turned as the the taste of expired meat hit my tongue. I bit into another piece for good measure and the same case. I absolutely love pizza and I can honestly say this is the absolute worst pizza that I have ever had in my life. We ordered 2 pizzas and left more than 1 and 1/2 pizzas on the table. I hate wasting food and I have never left pizza behind to get thrown out. I'm beyond disappointed that a pizza restaurant in Italy could mess up pizza so badly. Also, a FYI they charge a "coperto" which is a 2€ cover charge to eat at the restaurant. read more

Recommended by our hotel staff. The service was good, but the food was just ok. The seafood risotto doesn't have a lot of seafood in it, but the beef stew was good and the pizza was good. read more

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It was our first night in Florence and wanted someplace near our hotel where we wouldnt need reservations. We were greeted promptly and were seated at a table in the window. The waiter explained that a few items on the menu weren't available due to seasonality, but informed us of replacements. For starters, we had the zucchini carpaccio (one of the replacement items), thinly sliced zucchini with cheese and drizzled with balsamic vinegar, and the fried polenta, served with mushrooms and pate. For our pasta course we had the gnocchi with meat sauce and my boyfriend had the naked gnocchi, another replacement item, which was stuffed with spinich and cheese. For our entrees, we had the stew with grilled polenta and my boyfriend had one of the other replacement items, scallopini. For dessert, it was the apple pie, made in the kitchen of owner's mom and biscotti cookies and wine, in which you dunk the cookies in the wine until soft. You continue with all the cookies and when you are finished with all the cookies, you drink the last of the wine, which has cookie crumbs in it. Therefore getting cookies and wine in every taste. All the dishes were prepared perfectly. The timing between courses was excellent. We neither felt rushed nor ignored. To finish the meal off, we were offered home made lemoncello, which was the perfect ending to a great meal. I will recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Florence! read more

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Awesome Italian restaurant/pizzeria in the theatre district of Firenze. A couple of blocks from the river Arno, the place is quiet and one of the best kept dining secrets in Florence. Ideal for a quiet meal, or party of diners together alike, there is a great Italian menu and selection of starters (platters included), anti-pasta options, mains of meat and fish (salads too), and killer Italian desserts. Vegetarian friendly and also serves alcohol. It's popular with visitors but generally no reservation is needed. The decor is tasteful with nods to Italian cinema. Staff are fast, efficient, friendly, and multilingual. Great pizzas starting at 5 euros for a Mozarella! Check it out. read more

Very good pizza, had a calzone Napoli. The cheese was very good. Prices are extremely reasonable read more

Papero Rosso - BEST CHEESCAKE soooo smooth - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

This was hands down our BEST meal in Florence and maybe all of Europe. Family of five traveling with 3 teens. Ordered T Bone, Caprese Salad, Pesto Lasagne, sliced chicken, Gnocchi. Bread was best in Italy- warm focaccia. Waiters were attentive. Truly a delicious meal! Lovely setting. It's not in tourist area which was nice for some peace and quiet. I would highly recommend it. It was not inexpensive. Family of five ate for 162 euro and worth every penny!!! read more

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I loved this place and thanks yelpers for all the yelp! Other than the slightly incongruous Cuban music playing during dinner (no worries, I love Papaito!) this place is vey special. Fried polenta with pate and mushrooms, pesto lasagna and spaghetti Chiantigiana with house wine filled us up before the meatballs were even done. Coming back without a doubt. Ok so we came back again. Calzone to die for. Fabulous inexpensive Chianti. This place is a gem. Ok 3 nights in a row. Pizza and meatballs tonight - sensational. This area of town is nice but there are not that many around. This place more than makes up for that. We were in Tuscany all day and came back and finished our day with yet another wonderful down home meal. Why go anywhere else? read more

Papero Rosso - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

Omg, the food was Delicious!!!!! I had the penne strascicate and husband had linguini allo scoglio. We both absolutely loved our meals, and the price!!!! Amazing!!!!!! Be sure to visit! read more

What a surprise saw it out the window of our hotel. We ordered the Coccoi as an appetizer, a savory sweet combination with balls of dough similar to a zeppoli with a soft cheese and Parma ham WOW simple but a winner I order lasagna with ragu. The meat sauce and bechemel were excellent. My wife ordered gnocchi sorrentina the fresh pasta had a light tomato and cheese sauce. I had a Belgium ale but the wine menu was nicely priced. Overall this was a big win! Especially at the low cost. read more

With all the amazing Italian restaurants in Florence, this one is very special with that home made casual feeling. All of the food we had was excellent and the service outstanding. Tip: the lasagna is made differently and no doubt the best I ever had! Mama Mia- you have to try this place! read more

Amazing food and great service. The Gnocchi and the Tagliatelle al Funghi were well prepared and delicious. I would highly recommend stopping in for some pasta and a bottle of wine. read more

Papero Rosso - Great food: Gnocchi, Tagliatelle, and Roasted Vegetables. - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

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Great restaurant Great food local wine good service very close to the US consulate in Firenze,I will recommend to anybody read more

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Phenomenal lasagna. Probably the best I have ever had. Very friendly staff as well. Was located close to our hotel and we visited the location several times during our stay in Florence. read more

This was an AMAZING restaurant! We had the Pizza Diavola, which was delicious and came out in minutes, the meatballs, which are to die for, and the spaghetti chiantigiana, which was absolutely delicious. We basically did not talk the entire meal because the food was so good! The live entertainment was fabulous and the wait staff was very efficient and courteous. I highly recommend this restaurant if you are in Florence!! read more

Average Italian meals ok but not special , good value . Nice quiet dining in quiet location. Price good but not reflective of what you would expect read more

Legit one of the best meals we had in Italy. Have you ever had an individually, freshly made lasagna? I want you to experience a plate of neatly layered noodles coated in the best pesto you've ever had. Or my partner can also vouch for the meat sauce. Do not deny yourself some of that chocolate cake, either. The incredible service was the cherry on top of the whole experience! read more

Having just gotten in from Venice we were hungry and tired. We set off and not far from our hotel we stumbled upon this little restaurant. We started off with the Florentine Coccli to share which was super tasty. The individual dough ball, ham and cheese wasn't much by themselves but the 3 pieces together was really good. I then had the eggplant parmigiana which was rich with a béchamel sauce and meat sauce. My partner had the Penne with Ragu and béchamel which was rich but the flavours were amazing. In terms of the staff, we only saw one waiter and one chef so the food came out a little slow, but nothing to complain about really. read more

Papero Rosso - This is the Florentine Coccoli. The elements by themselves were a bit meh... But put them together and it's super tasty! - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

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Pesto lasagn was fantastic！soft，juicy，and not too heavy which i liked it very much。spaghetti of napoli is a little too much salt，luck we order the salad,really fresh！ read more

Papero Rosso - Pestp lasa - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

Ordered the t bone steak...definitely not what looked like from the pic and definitely was frozen for a long time. I'm very disappointed from the quality. We also were charged for service charge per person. I would understand if a party of 6 or something but we were just two. My friend ordered the calzone and it was ok. read more

Great service, great food and good ambiance. Best meal we had in Florence. Definitely recommend the coccoilio (spelling)!

We ate at several top rated restaurants in Florence and this was hands down our favorite meal of the entire trip! We went early around 6pm so there weren't any other people there but don't let that fool you. We had pesto lasagna and tomato & mozzarella gnocchi! Absolutely amazing!!! We enjoyed every bite! Please stop in and give it try, you won't be disappointed! read more

Super friendly service, great food, vegetarian options all at a very reasonable price. My new favourite Italian restaurant in Italy

You won't be disappointed! Dario, the owner, is amazingly passionate about the food he serves, and he wants you to be satisfied. I went there with a friend while on business and although the place was empty (which made me a bit nervous), Dario excitedly greeted us and happily answered any questions we had about the menu. Both of our entrees were delicious, the caprese salad was awesome, and the tiramisu transcendent. The wine he suggested was also a winner, and reasonable. So go to Paperorosso for the food, and stay for Dario! read more

Sadly, the worst service EVER I've had in my life. How does this happen since the food is quite good?

Service was okay, albeit slow. It took very long for the wine. The owner was very nice to customers but very rude to staff. We were seated outside and could hear him yelling, rudely to the waiter. It was very uncomfortable. We almost left before ordering the main meal. The food was very good, but the experience was very uncomfortable. I will never return. read more

Great atomosphere. Lasagna was great and not loaded with too much sauce. Steak was great too in the wine sauce. Ordered steak medium and it was great. Can't miss with anything on menu. Nice hidden place away from center near river. Can't miss. Will come again next time in town. read more

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Great atmosphere, great food! We ate on the sidewalk setting late evening which was beautiful. Traffic was close to the tables but very light and not fast. Loved the meatballs and lasagna and vegetables. The steak was very good but also very expensive, in my opinion. The server was "perfecto ". She felt with our difference in language and customs with a smile on her face and taught us a few things. She even brought us an after dinner drink. We plan to go back for dinner again! read more

Great atmosphere, very good food and service. I probably enjoyed this restaurant as much as any I visited while in Italy the past two weeks. I had maybe two other meals that may have exceeded this place from a food viewpoint but they also cost more. Overall, this is a place to which I recommend, especially if you are in this neighborhood read more

Amazing!!! We had the mozzarella salad, pesto lasagne, and four cheese gnocchi. All of it was amazing. Some of the best food we have had in Italy so far. read more

What a great find! Don't miss it. Excellent food at a reasonable price! We had the grilled prawns and the steak--both delicious. As an appetizer we shared a (white) four cheese pizza--also excellent! One of the owners, Antonio, was so interested in our opinions that we were happy we could be so enthusiastic. Also a plus: the music in the background--nice, not overpowering. Lastly, the limoncello--mmmm. read more

Very friendly staff, food was also tasty and the prices okay for Florence. Definitely a recommendation.

Excellent food and service! Located outside the busy tourist part of town but close to a few hotels. Outdoor seating area on a fairly quiet street. I had the pesto lasagna, first time ever, and it was amazing. The staff was very friendly. Only us and another table there that evening, but do no let the lack of people turn you away the food and wine was very good! read more

A great little restaurant! We tried both the pastas and pizzas and it were delicious. Friendly service and affordable. It was even nicer that is was across the street from our hotel. Lots of locals eat here too. read more

Incredible! Great location and beautiful food. It's unique to find such a good place in the middle of a tourist trap, but here it is.

We found this little place by accident when we arrived in Florence and were starving and just wanted to eat before crashing. It was so delicious - we went back 4 times in 6 days and it was by far the best place we ate. Even now, 6 months later, we send each other photos of food from Paperosso when were wanting Italian and ask if we think whatever we are having will compare to the delicious food we had there; the answer is always a resounding no. read more

Great place! Wonderful food and Dario made us feel right at home. Delightful evening in Florence.