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Trattoria Anita

4.4 (82 reviews)
ModerateItalian, Trattorie
Closed 12:00 pm - 2:30 PM, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Casual
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Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Steak was perfectly made and meat was full of flavor.
Bryan D.

We walked in and the staff was inviting. It's not a large place and comfy. The relaxed environment made for a perfect finish to a long day of walking. We ordered the steak and tortellini with truffle sauce. The food was excellent and filling. We ate there twice and will go again the next time we're in Florence.

Three course lunch at Trattoria Anita
T S.

Great lunch value. €15 for a three course lunch...or €20 for a steak and salad. Proprietor is very friendly and speaks English well. Not too far a walk (7 mins) from Loggia della Signoria or block away from the sandwich place lines. Have a peaceful meal away from the crowds here....

Antipasto Anita - delicious

Fantastic dinner in Florence at this home style restaurant. The house pasta - Taglierini all'Anita was especially good. Highly recommend!

Taglierini Tartufati
Robyn P.

We arrived late 2 nights ago. Trattoria Anita is right around the corner from our apartment. Last night's dinner was so enjoyable that all 4 of us agreed to come again tonight. The food is so delicious that we wanted to reserve for tomorrow - a third night - but it's a rest day for the restaurant. The Taglerini Tartufati is to die for and my husband loves the tripe dish. We highly recommend them for the food and delight service. Also, it has an excellent wine selection.

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Gabrielle D.

Our friend recommended this restaurant to use while we were on our honeymoon. We sat in the seating area outside a little away from the actual restaurant which was peaceful. The prosciutto melon appetizer was so fresh. The carbonara was amazing. And my hubby loved his florentine steak - had to get the big one!

Amanda S.

My friend and I visited Trattoria Anita on a friend who studied abroad in Florence's recommendation. We were so glad we did- the food was delicious! We started out splitting some caprese salad- plenty for two people to share; and after much menu debating, I ordered a pasta with a mushroom truffle sauce which was extremely decadent. My friend got a pasta dish as well with a meat sauce which she raved about. We were so stuffed and weren't able to finish our entrees- resulting in us being chastised by the waiter :) Trattoria Anita is tucked away on a side street off a main road- nice to be away from the hustle and bustle of the many tourists in Florence. Would definitely recommend Trattoria Anita to those traveling in the area!

Cassie M.

Just okay, wasn't overall impressed. I ordered glass of house wine (chianti) and a truffle sauce tortellini with meat. Not my favorite place to eat in Florence and it is passable.

Tortellini w/ sausage & truffle - yummmm
Scott B.

Wow! What a gem! I'd totally recommend this place over almost any place I tried while in Florence. First off, it's family-owned and homey inside, and you don't feel like you're part of the tourist crowd. That's particularly important in a place like Florence where there are so many tourist trap restaurants (or TTs as I like to call them). For drinks, stick with the house wine--it's super inexpensive and works well with their cuisine without breaking the bank. Plus, it's locally made and stored in large barrels--how cool is that?!? =) As for food, all of the menu items we tried were tasty. Particularly good were the ragu style pasta w/ bacon & peas (I forget what they called it on the menu but look at the picture I posted) and tortellini w/ sausage and truffle (again, look at my pic of this on Yelp!). You can't go wrong with either of those for sure! Note that if you're looking for a high-end, gourmet experience, this is not it. This is just an unpretentious, ma & pa style establishment. If you go in with that understanding, you'll have an amazing time!

Incredible lentils w sausage for lunch
Luca R.

Mine and my girlfriend's absolute favorite restaurant in Florence!! We have lived in Florence for a few months and tried other restaurants, but there is no beating Anita's. We love the humble Tuscan vibe the Trattoria has. Mix that with the delicious vino Della casa, delicious (& generously portioned) food, and the hospitable waiters/owners you'll always have a great time! Recommendations: Antipasti- bruschetta; coccoli & prosciutto & stracchino Primi- tortellini alla norcina (unarguably their most popular pasta dish among our student friends); tagliatelle alla fiorentina; spaghetti alla carbonara & fiaccheria Secondi- BISTECCA ALLA FIORENTINA (the classic way and the fat gets nice and charred and it is amazing!); tagliata alla rucola (smaller steak if you can't eat that much but just as delicious, plus you get a salad); pollo alla guelfa(creamy goodness) Thank you Nicola, Gianni & Maurizio for being great friends and treating us well! Whoever is reading this, I hope I have convinced you to try Anita's. If you have any questions I think you can respond to this and I will be glad to help! P.S. as far as restaurants go in Florence, this one is leaning more towards the affordable side, so now there really is no reason not to try! Buon appetito!

Tutto bene! One of my favorite places in Florence! A must! The service was amazing, the food was outstanding and the wine was fantastic!

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Derek K.

Rating: 90/100 pts This unsuspecting, traditional Tuscan trattoria served one of the greatest meals I had in Italy. Three things that help ensure a restaurant will be good in Italy: 1) It should be filled with locals (avoid places aimed at tourists) 2) The menu should only be written in Italian (further proof that the restaurant is for locals and not tourists) 3) The menu should be handwritten (signifying a reliance on fresh, rather than stocked, ingredients) Not only did Trattoria Anita possess all three of these traits, but I almost had to do a double take when I saw the prices: for lunch, you can get a first course, a second course. and a vegetable side dish for a mere €10. Not only was this cheaper than anywhere else I saw, but the quality of the food was phenomenal, and portions were generous. (I came with a friend and we shared one €10 meal between the two of us, and we were both still pretty full.) When I went in for lunch, from the 6 primi, 6 secondi, and 3 vegetable dishes to choose from, I went with the Ribolleta, Roasted Turkey, and Potatoes. Ribolleta is a traditional Tuscan stew consisting of vegetables, beans, and chunks of bread. You should definitely try this dish at least once while in Florence, and I'd say this is the place for it. Filled with spinach, peas, and carrots, theirs was deliciously savory, and salted to perfection. You may have noticed that the bread in Florence has "no" flavor. This is because it is traditionally cooked without salt. During the Middle Ages, a tax was levied on salt which caused Florentines to adapt to baking their bread without it, and the tradition stuck--at least that's what some claim. Others say that Tuscan food is simply salty enough, and that having salt in the bread would be too much. Eating their Ribolleta will make you a believer of the latter, as its flavoring mingled perfectly with the "tasteless" bread. The turkey was roasted to perfection. The meat was so tender and tasty, rivaling good Thanksgiving turkey. The potatoes, cooked in butter and rolled in parsley, were thoroughly cooked and amazingly soft. Service was friendly, prompt, and helpful, our waiter happy to explain the items on the menu that I didn't understand. As I was sitting at my wooden table, gazing at the rustic walls, and enjoying this delicious authentic meal, I came to the realization that this was a perfect Tuscan meal, without the slightest blemish. I assume this is how most restaurants were in the days before modern tourism. For most eateries, those days are long gone--but this is a timepiece that serves as a memento of when better eating was the norm.

Seafood pasta
Elaine P.

For this one I have to thank Rick Steves. The Trattoria is tucked back in a side street near the Galileo museum- and so worth finding! Stopped by for lunch and could not believe the prices: a three plate lunch with water for €10 each? We both had the seafood pasta to start- mussels, clams and calamari in a good sauce. My son tried the rabbit and I had a pork chop. We decided to divide and conquer on the sides and got a salad and potatoes to share. Everything was flavorful and tasty. I also had a glass of the house white- light and a great accompaniment. All told, I would certainly return if only this weren't my last day in Firenze!

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Delicious food off the beaten path at a very reasonable price with excellent service. We highly recommend.

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La Buchetta - Linguine in clam sauce

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4.8(310 reviews)
0.2 kmDuomo
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Another excellent spot we tried in Florence. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and seated…read moreimmediately. The staff was very friendly and our waiter was Nugo. He was awesome and had us laughing the entire night. We peppered him with a lot of questions about the menu, he answered everything and also accommodated my father-in-law, who is GF. He had his own GF bread basket and was able to order almost anything on the menu. We ordered a nice bottle of Montepulciano red for the table that was $48. Others had the Hugo spritz. For app I had the anchovies with roasted red pepper, sea salt and oil over grilled crostini, very good. I skipped first course and ordered the ribeye steak for my main course. Bone in, medium rare, sprinkled with sea salt and a side of onion marmalade. The steak was very good and had way less fat than I expected. The waiter suggested a huge steak for the table, but I was the only one ordering steak that night. Maybe next time. Others ordered the fillet and it was cooked perfectly, the angels and demons gnocchi, and the veal scallopini. Everybody was pleased Really cool spot with a very good wine selection, drinks, excellent food and a fun atmosphere that you don't find at many places. Nugo was an A+ server.

Fyi there are two locations, make sure you go to the correct one (only two blocks apart)…read more Wonderful, laid back but inviting ambiance. Waiter was super friendly, taking time to explain their wines in detail and food options. They even have a kids menu with sizeable portions for older kids. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meal, and it was definitely the best wine we had with meals in Florence. Gnocchi and wild boar taglietelle were outstanding. Had we had come earlier in our stay we might have come back again They also do a wine window which I wish I'd known about earlier because the other one we tried for fun was not good

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La Buchetta - A gigantic cork arched walkway. All corks came from wine opened here.

A gigantic cork arched walkway. All corks came from wine opened here.

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4.6(322 reviews)
0.2 kmDuomo
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One of the best dining experiences I've ever had. No wonder it's always fully booked here!!The…read moreowner is so welcoming and kind, taking the time to introduce himself, the menu, and provide personal recommendations. The servers check in frequently and are quick to help with anything you need. The ambiance is lively with popular music, laughter, and conversation. We chatted with the table next to us on the way out and met some fellow Texans! On our way out, the owner also remembered my name and started introducing me to other tables to make friends. What a fun place to be! The food was absolutely amazing. When we saw them slicing the salami right in front of us, we decided to order the salami plate and we were so glad we did! The zucchini flower and saffron pasta was bursting with flavor and the pasta was so perfectly cooked. I couldn't get enough! The duck ragu pasta was also hearty, rich, and delicious. The sauce was so good, my family soaked up every last bit with our bread. The ricotta spinach ravioli was also amazing!! Again the sauce was such a standout. The ravioli was so fresh with the perfect amount of bite. The green pepper sauce steak was soooo good. Cooked perfectly, with such a unique sauce that the whole peppercorns added perfectly to in texture and spice. Finally, the raspberry tiramisu. We were so full, but when they set these down our dessert stomachs were ready. They were amazing! Not the strongest raspberry flavor, but still such a delicious end to the meal. Side note, you MUST have a reservation to eat here, and they only take reservations by call. Because I didn't have a way to call them, I asked my Airbnb hosts who did it for me (also amazing people). While we were eating, there was a crowd forming outside of people waiting to get in but unable to. It's so worth it to visit Vini e Vecchi Sappori! I'll definitely have to come back next time I'm in Florence.

If you're planning a trip to Florence, make the effort to book a table at Vini e Vecchi Sapori…read more It's a small, popular restaurant that only takes reservations by phone, and it does seem to book up for every meal. We had our hotel call for us when we checked in and were lucky to grab a 1:30 lunch slot on a Thursday afternoon. We saw the fat physical reservation book when we went, and also saw an attempted walk-in get turned away. We wanted to go for dinner, but I'm just glad we were able to get in at all. Vini e Vecchi Sapori was easily my favorite restaurant in Florence. I loved the cozy, vibrant dining room, snug and eclectically decorated. We were at a table so tiny, I worried about pulling a muscle when I crossed my legs. It was nestled amongst other tiny tables, and abutted a counter where plates were put out for service and the reservation book set down in its glory next to my husband's head. Service was warm, efficient, and attentive. Our waiter basically told what to order and we obeyed him, with excellent results. The one-page handwritten menu, helpfully available in English, presented the day's offerings and this preemptive list of disclaimers: No Pizza No Cappuccino No The Fork No Ice No Spritz No Ketchup FUCK CANCER There was a brief selection of Italian wines by the glass, and we got the Chianti Classico and the Bruno de Montalcino, both lovely. The food was delicious, starting with good bread and good olive oil. We ordered the mixed Tuscany salami and the beef carpaccio as appetizers, and they were both superb and not in the least bit redundant. There were four or five types of salami, every one of them fantastic, and I loved the thin, silky carpaccio, served with rucola, parmesan, olive oil, and black pepper. We shared two splendid pastas, spinach ricotta ravioli in a creamy rose tomato sauce and a hearty pappardelle with duck ragu. For dessert, we had the lush, irresistible raspberries tiramisu. I plan to come back to Florence one day, and will make a point of coming back to Vini e Vecchi Sapori. It's a special restaurant, the kind you hope to find in Italy, a welcoming place with lively ambiance and wonderful food.

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Vini e Vecchi Sapori - Pappardelle with duck ragu

Pappardelle with duck ragu

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Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco - Steak Florentine

Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco

4.6(366 reviews)
0.6 kmPalazzo Pitti
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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.

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Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco - 6pm (1st seating upon opening was only reservation I could secure)

6pm (1st seating upon opening was only reservation I could secure)

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Pappardelle with wild boar ragu

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