The store is over-priced. Some of the appliances are beautiful but i feel you can get the same…read morequality and brands readily elsewhere. There is definitely a " mark-up." Not impressed

I love this store. They have all types of wonderful kitchen and dinnerware sets. We love purchasing…read moredifferent types of kitchenware when we are traveling abroad. We are always looking for unique kitchen items to put in the kitchen when we are outside of Amsterdam. I have a soft spot for beautiful kitchen gadgets,appliances and tableware. If you are a foodie or selective about what you put in your kitchen, then make sure to visit Bartolini when in Florence.

Some of our group wanted to see some mosaics while we were in Florence. This place was not to far…read moreso we stopped in. The stuff was very friendly and we had a very enjoyable visit. This place is very impressive.

Practically a magician's gallery, this family workshop is one of only five keeping alive the…read moreuniquely Florentine art of pietre dura, gapless mosaic crafted from precious and semi-precious stone. You can see the artisans creating new pieces while you browse through their finished works. They create almost perfect illusions that look like painting, but are actually constructed of individual pieces of stone, sourced and selected from around the world. Well worth the visit, especially if you can combine with a visit to the museum at the Oppificio della Pietre Dure, and the famous Medici Chapels which feature historical examples of this art.

We have purchased ceramics throught Tuscany and not only does Giotti have the best designs and…read morerichest colors, its hand-painted ceramics are the highest quality. The table, chairs and planters we bought here for our outside porch have survived many Chicago winters without any problem. The family-owned business employs local artisans and will customize any design. Shopping here is a great experience, staff speaks multiple languages and they ship worldwide. Whether getting a teapot for your aunt, a set of dishes for your daughter or a grill for your backyard, Giotti is where you'll find the perfect piece and long after you've forgotten the price, you will still be enjoing your purchases.

The Ginori flagship store in Florence is a beautiful showcase of the brand and definitely worth…read morestopping into if you like their designs. The store itself is very well laid out, with plates, cups, and other pieces displayed on tables, shelves, and all over the walls so you can see a wide range of their different styles and collections. It was very quiet when we visited, with only a handful of people inside, although quite a few of the shoppers seemed to be American tourists. The space is beautiful, very photogenic, and located in a nice, easy-to-reach part of Florence. There also weren't many sales associates around, which was actually kind of nice because we could walk around and look at everything at our own pace without feeling pressured. On the other hand, if you had questions or wanted help, there weren't many people available to ask. The one thing I thought was missing for a flagship store was more information about Ginori itself. I expected there might be some history of the company, the manufacturing process, or information about some of the different designs and collections. Instead, it is mostly just a very polished retail showroom. Overall, though, it is a beautiful store and a great place to see a huge variety of Ginori products in person.

I can't tell you how sweet Maria is, you can see she loves what she does and she's passionate about…read morebeing able to give people the best quality and truly taking care of every single person that walks through her door. I love the two things I bought, and she was so sweet to throw in a wine cap. I'm excited to be able to return someday and buy more. Thank you so much Maria, you are so lovely. If you are in Florence, do not buy anywhere else.

What a great place to find LOCAL, HANDPRINTED Ceramic Art -- useable art for the house! Maria was…read morewonderful and helpful and friendly and she and my son struck up quite a conversation. I recommend this studio as a MUST STOP! She will ship; and packs her items very very well!