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    Trattoria Garga

    4.2 (58 reviews)
    PriceyItalian
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Anchovy appetizer
    Shari A.

    I am not sure I understand how this Florentine trattoria garners such rave reviews. It is right off Piazza Santa Maria Novella where we were staying so super convenient. Our hotel concierge, who was spot on with many recommendations, sent us here. It was just very average. The atmosphere is friendly and casual and the servers are certainly attentive. It is filled with both regulars and tourists alike. I expected it to be aore local and less touristy than it was. The house wine was decent but the food was for the most part nothing to write home about. We shared a salad and anchovy appetizer. Both were pedestrian at best. The highlight was the house pappardelle with wild boar ragu and that was really quite good. I get the sense that this place could be better than what we experienced but unfortunately it just didn't measure up to the high standards I expected based on other yelp reviews.

    MaryLyn M.

    Wow! We enjoyed the artsy atmosphere and the delicious food , along with amazing service . Adalena was our server and did a wonderful job. Highly recommend!

    Cod (half serving)

    Probably our best meal during our whole time in Florence! Colorful walls and portraits greeted us and we led to a small table in the dining room. We were disappointed to hear American accents at every table, but no need to worry - they had all picked a great place to dine. The citrus pasta is worth the calories! Our seafood dish (cod) was delicate and savory, and our dessert of whipped mascarpone was outstanding! Terrific wait staff too!

    Bolgheri wine- quite drinkable
    Jules S.

    I second the sentiment that I regret listening to the hotel concierge to steer us here. The food was subpar but worse, quite expensive. I had the saffron pasta with prawns as our primi and even though the prawns were perfectly cooked, the pasta was bland and had no salt in it whatsoever. Then I got the filet in green pepper sauce (their florentine steak is for 2 and is 75 euros) as a more reasonable option. It was "fine" but nothing great. The best part about the meal was the bolgheri wine (though was expensive for a bolgheri) and the chocolate souffle (which is a lava cake in America). It had nice flavor. However, at the end of the night, the total was 125 euros which was the second highest meal cost of the entire trip and I felt like I got totally ripped off. Later someone recommended Lungarno Bistrot which was what we wanted Gargani to be and at much better prices and better style. Although I do have to admire the unusual murals like the Darth Vader Shakyamuni Buddha or spider obelisk. Crazy!

    Menu and if you need the WiFi password then read carefully
    Tina B.

    Awesome spot. Food is on point I had the melanzane alla parmigiana appetizer and it was devine. Fair size for an antipasti. Then we experienced the bistecca alla diorentina per due persone which is a steak dinner for two people. Bone in, and huge. It is presented on a chopping block, very juicy. If you are trying to get away from the standard tourist location you gotta check this place out. Ohhh and they understand very English very well :). Need WiFi... ask for it.

    Bottarga spaghetti

    We first visited this wonderful trattoria 7 years ago during our first time in Firenze. We had such a nice time that we remembered to go back and bring the family this time. We dined twice in 4 nights in Florence. With so many choices in this city that says a lot about the restaurant. It helped that it was easier to book dinner through the Quandoo app. We loved the Bistecca Fiorentina, but we came back a second time as we "discovered" the Carbonara the first evening. The kids all can't stop talking about it. Amazing! The other items we can highly recommend include the Bottarga spaghetti, del Garga salad, Veal with avocado and truffle oil. Make sure to leave some space for dessert - Tiramisu, Apple pie with mascarpone and the chocolate pie! Service was excellent too!

    Bistecca alla Fiorentina
    Matt K.

    Not a huge tourist restaurant which is great. I was searching for Bisetecca alla Fiorentina without a reservation and they were happy to accommodate us. Other restaurants needed them but sometimes difficult when you're traveling without a phone. Service was great, wine was great, bistecca alla Fiorentina was cooked perfectly. I'd head here again when back in Firenze if I couldn't get to the other highly recommended restos.

    Garganelli with prawns and saffron
    Victor C.

    This is the original "Garga". And it is one of the best meals you'll have in Florence. Incredibly friendly service, and bold flavorful dishes. The veal and avocado dish with truffles originated here, not the "other Garga". The saffron pasta with prawns is outstanding. It isn't cheap, but a great experience and excellent food.

    Saffron pasta :)
    Lisa Marie G.

    Saffron pasta was unbelievable !!!!! Duck Ravioli was also delicious. My husband and I had an amazing time here ! The service and food were great! Best restaurant in Florence :)

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    La Boite - Inside

    Inside

    La Boite - House wine and complimentary peanuts. They're tasty.

    House wine and complimentary peanuts. They're tasty.

    La Boite - Big platter with house wine

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    Big platter with house wine

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    4.5(40 reviews)
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    Papero Rosso - Tagliatelle al ragù:)

    Tagliatelle al ragù:)

    Papero Rosso - Interior

    Interior

    Papero Rosso - BEST CHEESCAKE soooo smooth

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    BEST CHEESCAKE soooo smooth

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    4.5(307 reviews)
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    A really great dining experience. Booked weeks in advance and for our time a lot 7-9pm, people were…read morelined up 10 minutes early to be let in. They brought us all in as a group (checking reso names) and sat us at individually tables. Then the "show" began with welcome prosecco, wine orders, etc. We got the squid and pork screwers as a starter and thought the flavors were just okay. The complimentary cheese bread ball and regular bread was super tasty. For mains, we got the truffle pasta (with the famous cheese wheel) which was fun to watch. The pasta itself was very solid, but not best ever. Also got the beef/boar pasta and it was better than the truffle pasta in my opinion and cheaper. The deconstructed tiramisu was yummy. Overall a good dinner with good service and pretty good food! An easy spot to recommend to others!

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    Osteria Pastella
    Osteria Pastella - Tagliatelle pasta tossed in flaming hot cheese wheel with shaved truffles. AMAZING

    Tagliatelle pasta tossed in flaming hot cheese wheel with shaved truffles. AMAZING

    Osteria Pastella - A little show before the pasta descends into the creamy cheesy goodness.

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    A little show before the pasta descends into the creamy cheesy goodness.

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    Trattoria Giovanni - Exceptional service with great music selection! Every moment in this restaurant felt like being with a party of friends.

    Exceptional service with great music selection! Every moment in this restaurant felt like being with a party of friends.

    Trattoria Giovanni - Bistecca alla Fiorentina Chianina

    Bistecca alla Fiorentina Chianina

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    Bisetecca Florentino YUM!!

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    4.9(10 reviews)
    0.6 kmPalazzo Pitti

    From the beautiful space and warm welcome to the exceptional service , to the extraordinary dishes…read moreand excellent wine pairings, no detail is overlooked at Gunè. Owner Nicola, Chef Margheri and the team make it feel like you are family. Wit, whimsy and delight fill every corner of this gem. Fantastic art honoring women, each piece holds a story. The Bistro called Guné Next Door is by the same team, and offers fabulous cocktails and the same food. Great option if you don't want to do a big prix fixe meal.

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    Gunè - Petit fours

    Petit fours

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    Gunè - Welcoming "appetizers"

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    Welcoming "appetizers"

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