Shoukd have written this 2 years ago, but I guess better late than never lol…read more By far the coolest little gem of a store/ tasting venue. Yvonne is the most charming hostess; knowledgeable, takes great pride in all her products and very warm and inviting. She offers tastings of her fine olive oils and aged balsamic vinegars as well as the multitude of Conti confections. Not to mention the abundant compliment of wine to accompany any of those tastings. All this is offered in her one of a kind tasting room under the shop, in a stunningly decorated centuries old stone and tile space able to fit 20 or so people . A quick tour of the shop upstairs is a sight for sore eyes. From the colorful hand made serving and dining plates, to the wonderful selection of condiments, pastas and toppings, it is truly one my favourite, favourite places in Virenze!! Honourable mention goes to Stefano the charming other half of this jewel. Oh. And if you're lucky you'll get to pet dear lovable Plum.

Amazing business with the best of people! Stefano and his wife Yvonne are so friendly, and they…read moreoffer authentic Italian goods. They welcomed me and my group of friends on the Florence for Foodies Tour and we had the best time ever!

Overall I found this place to be exactly in par for the value vs price comparison. The service was…read morevery good- friendly, accommodating and pretty fast for Florence standards. When you first walk in, you can appreciate the nice decor that reflects the Asian background of this restaurant. The location is walking distance of you are near cascine Park. I ordered the sautéed vegetables and the salmon curry. I found that both were made to my liking in terms of quality and seasoning. The vegetables were sautéed with just a tiny bit of salt. It could have used some pepper to really take it over the top but it was fine. The salmon was good quality esp for the price range and the curry was delicious! Bottom line...come here for the Thai it is delicious and you get to soak in Asia with the Asian ambience! Good for those staying near cascine. Pros Service Quality of food for the price Seasoning Healthy food factor was great for me :) healthy but delicious

Not typically into restaurants that cater to two different asian cultures because oftentimes I find…read morethat it results in an assortment of dishes that taste vaguely asian (I mean add a dab of soy sauce to rice and bam you've got vaguely asian- anytime, anywhere). In Niwa's case they've done a very good job of serving genuine food that correctly represents both Thai and Japanese cuisine. My friends and I ordered a series of dishes in order to sample all that the restaurant had to offer (ranging from pad thai to seared salmon) and discovered that not only were the dishes flavorful but also very filling. Definitely plan on popping in again. On a side note, the restaurant seems to fill up once it hits 9:00PM (or in Italian format 21:00) so make sure to come a little earlier if you don't want to wait.

Don't Miss This Café!…read more L'Incontro Cafe is the kind of family-run spot every traveler hopes to find. Incredible pastries, smooth coffee, fair prices, and owners who treat you like longtime friends. English-friendly, warm, and genuinely passionate about what they serve. Perfect location near Santa Maria Novella. If you're anywhere on Via Nazionale, go. This place is going to blow up -- catch it early.

Great Coffee and Great Prices…read more There's not much else that hasn't been said in other reviews. The pastries are great, and the coffee is great. It's not too far from the train station and it's a great choice for those on a budget, too. It's quiet, with some nice music playing in the background. The workers are friendly and personable. I cannot think of a single thing wrong with this place. It's one of the best coffee shops my wife and I have visited on our honeymoon.

The truffle pasta is out of the world! Pasta was fresh and cooked with just the right amount of…read moretruffle. It is on the pricer side for a good market at 22 euros but it is worth every dollar!

I've been dreaming of the truffle pasta ever since I took my first bite. This spot is located in…read morethe Mercato Centrale, and I'm so glad we stopped by for lunch, given all the other amazing options in the market. The truffle pasta was creamy, with generous shavings of truffle. When I tell you I almost cried...it was the perfect dish and introduction to Florence! Everyone there was so friendly and we even ended up buying a couple of their sauces to take home!

Yummmm. We were just walking around, got a craving for gelato / ice cream and noticed this place…read morewas packed. The line still moves quite quick though. Their cappuccino flavor was sooo good. I also tried their tiramisu which was good, but not great.

A chain that's available in the US as well but still cool to checkout a spot in Italy itself. The…read morechocolate wall was awesome. Flavor options are slightly different from the US spots but quality is pretty consistent.

Late night gelato stop in the train station! Is there ever a bad gelato? This one is a bit higher…read moreprice in the train station because it's a chain store. But it was still delicious. Staff were nice. Inside of shop was clean and bright.

Great gelato spot inside the Florence train station! A small cone/cup gets you 2 different flavors,…read moreand the scoops are generous. It's honestly really good for a chain/train station gelato! I got the pistachio flavor, which was lightly nutty, and the seasonal cheesecake al frutti flavor, which was super lemony + filled with berries and had great buttery cookie crumbles in it. The texture of the gelato was very smooth and soft. The cone is really flavorful and goes well with the gelato as well! Service here is great and very friendly. It's around 5 euros for a small. Definitely recommend for a pre-train ride snack!

Walked by and saw the pasta being made in front of the window so decided to make a reservation for…read morethe next night with the hostess. The menu is very similar to the steak house right next door. We got a ribeye that was cooked perfectly. The pastas were al dente and delicious. The eggplant parm was good too. The meal was pricey but good.

This was my first time in Florence, and I couldn't resist stopping by after seeing the ladies…read moremaking fresh pasta at the window. The wait wasn't long, and the service was friendly, even during a busy evening. The steak was excellent, and the pasta was truly delicious. The atmosphere was charming and inviting, with easy access and a cozy vibe. Overall, a wonderful experience in a lovely spot.

On vacation in Florence and wanted to bring home traditional aged balsamic. Found this shop and…read morethe owner lady was so nice and helpful. The store is actually just across the street from the original location on map. Yelp has the address of the old location. But can't miss it, still there but on opposite side of street. And instead of Borgovino it's now Borgo. We found what we were looking for and the real traditional balsamic that has to come in the circular round bottles or it's not the real stuff. Price was very good from comparing it to another restaurant that sold balsamic near the cathedral and also a shop in Mercato Centrale.

The owner is so nice and the wine is reasonably priced. He really knows a lot about wine, oil and…read morebalsamic. He let us sample a few things as well.