Saw the reviews on Yelp and wanted to try it since we were staying around the corner. Had the Cacio Pepe and Grandma's Lasagna. Lasagna was 10/10 which is why my wife kept eating mine and the Pepe was still very good. Eat here for phenomenal food and value. read more

Pensavo Peggio - Cacio Pepe - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

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I highly recommend this charming restaurant. The owner took great care of us and the food was amazing! Definitely one of our highlights since arriving in Italy. read more

Pensavo Peggio - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

Our group had a most delicious dinner and wonderful dining experience! Each meal was flavorful and the owners and staff were so attentive! Of course, we added homemade desserts! This is a must stop visit! read more

This place is absolutely a MUST!!! This was the best meal we had on the entire trip. The lasagna and pork meal were absolutely incredible. The service was EXCELLENT! If you have any meal in Florence, have it here. Amazing. read more

Fabrizio and Katerina were amazing! The food, service, wine, and limoncello were all incredible! Highly recommend dinner here! All of our pasta and my Florentino were delicious! read more

Pensavo Peggio - Bistecca Florentino! - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

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Stopped by to have dinner here ordered few options here for the first time snd everything was great! Inside seating was very nice and the service staff were amazing. The young lady who was our server was the absolute best. Gave is recommendations on food options and was really quick to everyone's aid. The house wine here was one of the best we had in the city and the bartender offered us limoncello on the way out which was very nice of him. Would definitely recommend and return. read more

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Amazing service and great food! We loved the decor and the friendly vibes. Our server was also the owner! He had amazing recs and our food was so good! Our 5 yr old devoured the lasagna ! My husband got the long noodle with bolognese sauce and wild boar.... It was outstanding. We also tried the caprese salad and a side of potatoes soute and both were excellent! My mom got the Crespelle alla fiorentina which were crepes stuffed with spinach and cheese.and they were outstanding. If you're in Florence u have to put this on your stops! read more

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Italy/ Florence dining is about finding the off the main drag away from the touristy leaning restaurants & finding the family/husband & wife that work so hard to give you a delicious meal. Pensacola Peggie is one of our favorites. It's one of the first we revisit from our last trip here. We pretty much got the same food & wine. What can I say. Its wonderful. The owners Fabrizio and Gabriella are a delight & thank you to share a limoncello as we paid our bill. Warm & inviting. read more

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The place is absolutely a gem, the service and food were amazing. Now the owner of the shop is the reason why we will be going at least 2 more times before we leave. The cheese they use is absolutely creamy, delicious and hearty. The owner talked to us for about 20 minutes while we paid. Talking to him made our night a little bit better after this amazing meal. His hospitality, and his personality made the difference. Closed on Sunday's but worth waiting for ! read more

Pensavo Peggio - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

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Best meal during our weeklong trip to Italy. Stumbled upon this place when our original dinner plans had too long of a wait and am SO glad we did. I tried the cut steak with balsamic sauce and it was incredible, I still think about it! Service was efficient, fluent English, and we shared a complimentary limoncello shot when we paid at the counter. read more

Pensavo Peggio - Soup - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

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I'm so happy I found this cozy, wonderful restaurant on Yelp! I got to meet the kind, friendly Fabrizio--and enjoy the most delicious lasagna I've ever had! I would have tried dessert but I was too full unfortunately. Afterward Fabrizio gave me a free limoncello and then had me try grappa and a third, more bitter infused liquor so I could get a sense of the popular Italian drinks. It was lovely chatting with him at the bar! On a little side street near the Duomo and the Medici Chapel--don't miss it!!! read more

Great restaurant so warm and cozy and Fabrizio and staff were amazing. Party of 4 and we loved the Italian salad and crostini (chicken liver pate). Three of us had a different entree Ossobucco , tagliatelle with wild boar ragu and fresh spaghetti with meatballs. All were hearty and delicious. Perfect ending with a complimentary limoncello with Fabrizio. read more

My husband & I found Pensavo Peggio on Yelp during our recent trip to Florence. To say the food was good would be a huge understatement. We asked the owner what she would get & both dishes did not disappoint. Food was perfect. The ristorante was family friendly & we loved it even more when the locals came in & had their own special table. This place is a must visit on your next trip to Florence. read more

Pensavo Peggio - Pappardella al Cinghiale. Amazing pappardella tossed in a red sauce with wild boar. - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

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I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant. The owner was SO nice, gave us free limoncello shots, and everything came out in a timely manner. They also had €5 glasses of wine. I ordered the lasagna, which was the best lasagna I've ever had. It wasn't your typical red sauce lasagna, but even creamier and tastier. My friend does not like tomatoes, and absolutely LOVED the bruschetta appetizer. We kept trying to find places in Florence that had similar bruschetta, but none were as good as this place. The portions here are just perfect, and I was stuffed after the meal. The restaurant is small, but was not overcrowded at all. This is definitely the place if you are looking for a quiet place, and would be perfect for a peaceful dinner/date. read more

Pensavo Peggio - Bruschetta appetizer - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

This was probably one of my favorite restaurants while in Florence. It's definitely off the beaten path but well worth it. We started with the mixed salad and I loved the pesto dressing. It was so light and went well with the sun dried tomatoes and mozzarella. For my entree, I had the wild boar pasta. It was very good and it came with tons of boar (probably more than I needed). I also tried a bit of the balsamic steak, this was tasty but a bit on the sweet side. The house red wine was heavenly. Service was excellent and it was a real Italian experience for us. I highly recommend coming! read more

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Aces! I never write a review, but the food was great and Fabrizio is awesome. Go now!

The best lasagna I've ever had in my life. The wine was fantasy too. She starts cooking the lasagna first thing in the morning to lock in all the goodness. The cheese just exploded with every bite! The white ravioli as a pairing was also really good. Best place we've eaten in Florence this week read more

Pensavo Peggio - The best lasagna you will ever eat. - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

Like so many Italian salads, what you see is what you get. There is no lurking chemistry between the ingredients. However, the pesto was spectacular and the waitstaff kindly gave us some extra to help round out the meal. But in my assessment of the worthiness of a dish in terms of how well I could recreate it, this would rank exceedingly low; in fact, we did recreate it later than week and, with total control over the ratios, it blew this version out of the water. It was an enjoyable salad but not worth paying restaurant prices for. It is, however, a lovely space with a mezzanine oozing charm. read more

Pensavo Peggio - Italian Salad - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

This was the best meal we've had in Italy so far! There were four of us and we couldn't decide whose dish was best. Lasagna, tagliatelle ragu, papardelle with wild boar, and cacio y pepe. Every dish was a gem. Great recipes and the chef's skill was clearly on display. Looking for an excuse to return now. Fabulous! read more

The food, serious and ambiance were all top notch! The bruschetta was excellent in early October so I can only imagine how amazing it would be "in season"!! 4 people in our party and everyone raved about their dishes: Pork medallions, grandma's lasagna, Pappardelle with wild boar and tagliatelle with bolognese. We shared the panna cotta drizzled with chocolate for dessert! read more

What an incredible and delicious first meal in Italy! Served by the owner to boot! We have set the bar high for the next 3 weeks in Italy!

I found this wonderful recommendation on Yelp from some recent customers so we thought we would give it a try. The food was tasty, great portion size, and definitely left you wanting for more. The tomatoes on the bruschetta were flavorful and the crostini were done perfectly (not to hard, not to soft) Our main courses did NOT disappoint either. My husband LOVED his Ragú sauce and the pasta was cooked perfectly. The Crepe Florentine was delicioso!! Highly recommend both dishes. Afterwards we complimented the owner, and he was so humble, kind and appreciative. The 3 of us celebrated with a little Limincello shot. It was the perfect start to our first day in Florence. read more

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We spent our last night in Italy here and went all out. When we got there, there was a wait but I am SO glad we waited. You can tell that the owners really care about the restaurant and the people they serve. For food, we ordered several apps including a salad, bruschetta and the soup. Everything was fresh and tasted amazing. For drinks, we had a half liter of the house wine which was very good as well. For our dishes, we all got a pasta dish. My sister got the boar pasta which was so good and my husband and I got the lasagna which was different but very good. We also ordered the florentine beef/steak and it was incredible. Best dish of the night and highly recommend! I love that this place was not a tourist trap. It felt like a real, authentic, Italian dining experience. The restaurant is super cozy and comfortable. At the end of the night, the owner offered us free limoncello and took it with us which was very sweet. I would recommend this place to anyone traveling to or living in Florence! read more

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I came here with my mom because it was near our hotel and the train station and it was so cute! There were a lot of couples (some tourists, some locals) eating here, as well as some local Italian businessmen. We enjoyed the meat in our Traditional Florentine beef stew and Tagliatelle with boar, as well as the Italian salad we shared. Service was pretty good. Our waiter gave us complimentary limoncello shots after we paid! read more

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Europe 2023 - Florence, Italy FAST Review Food: I ordered the lasagna and my wife the pesto pasta. The lasagna came out hot! There was a great taste and I really enjoyed it. The pesto pasta was thick and rich and very good. The Tiramisu was to die for. Atmosphere: we sat on the top floor inside and the waitress gets her steps in walking everything up and down the stairs. Very Italian vibe and close seating. Service: excellent, our waitress checked on us several times. Tip: get the tiramisu! read more

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WOW!!! I had to stop and call my mom after this meal... it was life changing. Everything was beyond delicious. This humble, small, 12-table, family owned and operated restaurant is a culinary treasure. The ossobucco all fiorentina (braised veal marrowbone) with potatoes and the ravioli stuffed with potatoes in a truffle cream sauce were heaven. Both were perfectly seasoned and delicious. read more

Excellent food, excellent experience. The owner was absolutely wonderful, just a kind and friendly human being. It's just slightly outside the super touristy areas and was one of the most genuine, authentic experiences we had in Florence. Highly recommend! read more

Really great Italian food place! Staff were incredibly nice and the food was spectacular. Our 4 and 6 year old loved it too.

We just had the most incredible dinner @pensavo.peggio ...the menu is small and worn, you can tell how many times those pages have been turned. I had the best lasagna I've ever had. I tried to finish it but just couldn't. I was sad I couldn't take the leftovers home. My husband loved the steak florentine but was unable to finish it. If you ever find yourself in Florence, this place is a must. We made reservations at 4pm for dinner tonight and I'm so glad I did. The place is small but it was packed... one of the best meals we've ever had. It was great way to end our time in Florence. read more

Pensavo Peggio - Steak florentine, steamed spinach , lasagne - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

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We tried many dishes from Ossobuco, Pasta and steak. Dessert and a full liter of wine - these people are authentic Fiorentina not out To only make a euro but to make you a dinner to remember. 1000% recommend read more

Pensavo Peggio was an absolutely wonderful place. My wife and I found it on Yelp and decided to go on a whim and boy are we glad we did. The food was incredible. I think we will both be thinking about the delicious potato ravioli in truffle cream sauce for the rest of our lives. It was the best cream sauce either of us has ever had. The owner couldn't have been more friendly. He came out and said hi to us and seemed genuinely passionate about his restaurant and food. Highly recommend this cute and lovely restaurant to anyone in Firenze! read more

I don't leave reviews very often, but our experience was so great I wanted to post. Our family could not have been more pleased with our meal. It is located on a small side street which makes it less touristy. We arrived right as they were opening at 6:00 and had the Owners both wait on us. It was a quant space and the food was excellent. It was our first meal in Florence and nothing else compared throughout the rest of our trip. 5 stars are not enough. read more

A very enjoyable dinner near our hotel and the train station. We started with the Italian salad (cheese and pesto on the side due to dairy allergies) which had yummy sun dried tomatoes. It was large, perfect for splitting. We also had a 1/2 liter of the house red, which was young but smooth. My dd had the wild boar tagliatelle, which was really good. I had the traditional Italian beef stew, chunks of beef in a nice flavorful sauce. Unfortunately there were no vegetables in the stew. We were so full after this meal, we did not have dessert. The owner poured complimentary limoncello for us when we paid the bill. A very nice, relaxed meal. read more

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Thanks Yelp for the recommendation. It really is the best lasagna you will ever eat. And try the sautéed potatoes. They were also incredible. The owners and staff were so, so nice. This meal was our favorite in Italy so far and also very affordable . The restaurant was very comfortable and inviting. Thanks to Pensavo Peggio! You were unforgettable. read more

Pensavo Peggio - Grandmas lasagna, sautéed potatoes and pici all'aglione. - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

Wow...as others have stated If you are looking for somewhere quaint and away from all the hustle bustle. This is your place! The service was impeccable and the food was excellent! Prices were great!! We would eat here regularly if we lived in the area... read more

The English translation of "Pensavo Peggio" is either "I thought worse" or "it could be worse" and nothing could be further from the truth with regard to the food or service. My son and I ate there two days in a row, yes twice, which I usually never do when on vacation, it was that good. Fabrezio and his wife run a magical restaurant turning out amazing food with just the two on them and a cook. On the two nights we had spaghetti boar Bolognese, the Lasagna (never had a better one), the pork/veal medallions, spaghetti and meatballs, Caprese Salad (some of the best burrata). Pensavo is down an alleyway but worth the search to find it. Fabrezio running up and down the stairs, to the second level seating, taking orders or serving the food seemed that he never ran out of energy or friendliness. All in all this was an experience not to be missed. Walk down the alleyway and find Pensavo Peggio, you will not be leaving thinking "it could be worse" but the opposite "this could not been better" read more

Pensavo Peggio - Me, my son and the great Fabrezio!! - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

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6 years ago my wife and I were in Florence and I had this lasagna that was the best meal of my life to that point. We didn't take note of the place then but I searched google maps recently as I planed our trip back and I couldn't find it. Anyways, we just got into Florence last night and Ashley found a place with good reviews between the train station and our hotel and we ordered the salad with burrata, Florentine and "grandma's lasagna". Lo and behold this was the spot. Call it fate, luck, or a tender mercy, but the food was amazing and we had a nice chat with the owner. He even hugged us on the way out. It felt like a reunion with a long lost friend. He was great. read more

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So glad I found this place on Yelp! It is a cozy restaurant tucked away from the busy touristy areas and you could tell it's frequented by locals, the menu - simple and reasonably priced, and the food - amazingly delicious (and personally, the best Cacio e pepe I had all Italy trip)! Would definitely return on my next trip read more

We came in here with a reservation and sat right away Our server was ok a little uptight be a good server We ordered caprese, gnocchi, fries pork chop in red sauce and lasagna All excellent the standout being the lasagna which was outstanding not a traditional red sauce but Béchamel. Which was great definitely try this dish even just for the table all in all great restaurant definitely come back. read more

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5-Stars Brilliant local restaurant with fantastic food and ambiance. The service was excellent. read more