Stumbled upon this pizza place after walking across Ponte Vecchio. The place was packed both inside…read moreand outside with a few people waiting. They had two small stools near the window and we took them! The service was nice and friendly. We took a look at the menu and decided on our pizza. Couldn't tell you the name of our pizza but it had mushrooms and meats. Yum!

Excellent brick oven pizza in the Santo Spirito side of Florence! Line wrapped around the block…read morewaiting for tables, well worth the wait!

We have eaten here three times (so far) on our trip to Florence. We love this restaurant. It is…read morecharming inside and out. The food is amazing, the staff is great and the location in the piazza in Santo Spirito is wonderful. Feels like a different world than across the bridge! Can't wait to go back!

Originally went for desert, saw all the delicious food and decided to come back another night. Was…read moredelicious! The service is friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend! The outside seating is fun and charming.

Cozy restaurant! I had ossobucco (lamb) and my son had fresh pasta with beef cheeks, both were…read moredelicious!! We also had dessert and white wine! Staff attended us well. We would go back again!

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.

Beautiful inside, about of twists and turns and we were in the patio , at the back of the…read morerestaurant. Amazing experience ! I highly recommend this restaurant as a stop in Florence . As recommended by Stanley Tucci , we had to stop here and enjoy their amazing delicious dishes. Reservations are highly required! The staff goes out of their way to make sure you have the opportunity to enjoy your meal in Florence . Everything was delicious from the veal lombatina to the pappardelle cing, to the onion flan , to the filetto Chianti ....just delicious . Of all of Florence this was my favorite restaurant.

Believe the hype. And trust me, I was incredibly doubtful at first, afraid it would be overrated…read moregiven the absolute fandom around this being one of Stanley Tucci's go-to. On top of the pain of securing a reservation (they only take these over the phone; no online system), the only slot I could secure even as a solo diner was as soon as they opened, at 6pm, and via a bar seat. When I arrived, I was immediately greeted by several of the staff, all warm/kind. One of them offered me a table, even though I humbly mentioned I'd be fine with whatever was convenient to them. I looked around and saw what seemed to be majority American tourists so I had very standard expectations. Well, what commenced...my god. I'm getting chills now thinking about the entire experience. Just the absolute perfect dinner my first night in Florence. Everything on the menu looked fantastic and I was even tempted to order 2 Primi (pastas) but my server discouraged it, said they were quite large. Instead she guided towards the "must" appetizer, the "onion flan with pecorino cheese and truffle" followed by their signature pasta, "pappardelle with wild boar ragù" The appetizer literally brought me to tears as soon as I took a bite. I didn't think I liked truffle but this was life-changing. And the pasta was served piping hot and also to die for. I complemented the meal with a delicious glass of white and red and ended with the utterly divine tiramisu. I will be dreaming about this meal for years to come. So epic.

The food was very nice. No English menu was available but the staff kindly explained us about every…read moredish.

4 Leoni was highly recommended to us by a friend who actually owns an Italian restaurant in…read moreCalifornia - so we thought it had to be great. We were disappointed from the moment we sat down. The outside patio is on a busy Piazza - and not one of the attractive historic ones. We asked if we could change to an inside table (much cuter on the inside with great kitchen smells) - we were told absolutely no even though it never got more than half full on the inside. We were then ignored for about 20 minutes and weren't even offered water. Finally got a teenager for a waiter who spoke passable English (menu is entirely in Italian) but couldn't give us much in the way of translations or recommendations. Our wine order was frowned upon by the owner but didn't offer an alternative ("I don't like that wine") - so why have it on your menu? We shared a pear pasta and lasagna - which were both good - and then ordered 2 large Florentine steaks to share. The steaks were disappointing - a lot of gristle and unevenly cooked - and we had had a fabulous one a week earlier at a Montepulciano restaurant so we knew what it should taste like. We were made to feel so special at multiple restaurants throughout our trip that the entire experience at 4 Leoni was a terrible letdown for all of us. Maybe an off night for them but there were too many negatives.

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!

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.

It's old school Italian, and they share the kitchen with Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco…read more We met Michael who owns both restaurants. The poached egg with truffles and perfectly prepared foie gras was phenomenal. And the buratta with truffles was wow too! Eccezionale!

Our dinner at Osteria del Pavone was one of the best and truly delightful as I recall. We entered…read morethrough the charming Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco & got to Osteria del Pavone. Since we didn't have a reservation at Bianco restaurant the staff guided us thru to Pavone restaurant to a cozy spot at the bar counter. That was incredibly kind and accommodating. I guess they both belonged to the same owner as we were given menus from both the restaurants to order food. Both the restaurants had beautiful decor. One carried a traditional charm & the other a modern tone. We kicked off our meal with complimentary bread & olive oil. We ordered a refreshing Aperol Spritz and a glass of Chianti Classico. For starters, we dove into a creamy burrata topped with freshly shaved truffles and olive oil an intriguing combination of grilled crostini with toasted bread, anchovies, and a flavorful green paste & a sprinkle of olive oil. It was a unique and delicious combo to start with! For our main courses, we enjoyed a show-stopping dish, Chicken breast with pecorino and truffle & this dish was, without a doubt, the best and one of the highlight of our entire trip, & wife ordered wild boar ragu was equally satisfying. Both mains were perfectly complemented by two glasses of Bolgheri red wine. A special shout out to our bartender, who was not only knowledgeable about the menus and wine selections but also incredibly friendly and helpful, making our dinner experience even more enjoyable. We thoroughly savored every moment and every bite at Osteria del Pavone/ Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco. I highly recommend this bar & restaurant to anyone traveling to Florence.

Osteria Santo Spirito is an intimate little Italian restaurant tucked away in a corner of Centro…read moreStorico in Florence and I cannot recommend it enough! We spent three days in Florence and ate here twice, and cut our tour of the Acedemia out of our schedule to make sure we could make it for lunch before heading on to Rome, that's how awesome the food was! The people running the restaurant are so amazing, they truly treat you like family while you are there. They were always attentive, but never lingering. Unlike restaurants in the US where you are expected to eat and leave as soon as possible, in Italy food is mean to be enjoyed over conversation and camaraderie, which means unless you wave someone over or your glasses are empty you are left to enjoy yourselves. Osteria Santo Spirito is no exception to this rule. You'll be warmly greeted and well cared for but never hovered over. You will absolutely want to make a reservation, a wait for a table inside can take a bit to get if you just plan to stroll in off the street, but the seating outside is just as beautiful and a bit more plentiful. If you visit Florence and are looking for a place that doesn't take advantage of the tourists, and serves up amazing food, this is your spot for

After seeing lines night after night at this lovely little corner gem, we managed to secure a…read morereservation for 5 people & let's just say, it did not disappoint! We each got a primi and shared the Florentine Steak which was divine!!! The corner establishment looks tiny but not only is there outdoor seating and a small first floor dining but a second floor dining room with domed ceilings! Quaint!

One of the good spots my husband & I stumbled upon our visit to Florence. We came in for lunch…read morewithout a reservation and were able to get a table right away. A really intimate feeling interior, our servers were attentive and helpful and we both really enjoyed our meal. The Pecorino Brulee was unique & simple, yet good, haven't seen anything like this before. We got the Fiorentine Trippa (so good, one of our favorites of our Italy trip), and Tortellini all panna (cream sauce) that was delicious as well. We ended up feeling a bit peckish still and ordered a Gnochhi al Gorgonzola, and that was delicious as well. For dessert we tried their gelato (supposedly from Vivoli!) and it was a nice meal topper. House red wine was good as well. Restrooms is clean. Service is fairly quick. English menu is available. It got crowded/busy after 1pm, when we were finished with our lunch.

Classic, white-tablecloth Italian restaurant. The tagliatelle was good quality, albeit nothing…read moreparticularly exceptional. I tried both the tagliatelle with wild boar sauce (€20) and the one with red fish (€25). The prices are a bit on the pricey side, but suppose that can be expected for a nice restaurant like this. There are quite a lot of tables inside and there was no wait for a weekday lunch when we went (although there was a good amount of other people there). The staff are friendly and the service speed is decent. Overall, there's nothing particularly special for me to note here, but that being said, Trattoria Cammillo is a solid choice for a lunch or dinner in Florence.

Had the lasagna it was fantastic. Service was great and no view is bad in Florence. would…read moredefinitely go back.

After having such an amazing dinner and great service at GustaPanino we came here for dinner the…read morenext evening. The staff was friendly, but very rushed as they were very busy. Their menu isn't as large, nor exciting as GustaPanino's menu, but the food was still really good. The inside was packed, so anyone wanting to get up and move around meant others around them needed to get up and let them out. The Greek salad was nice, but slightly different than the place next door, as it didn't have bell peppers. Their large meatball was really good, as was their lasagna. Overall, nice meal, but not my favorite place while visiting Firenze.