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    Trattoria Giovanni

    4.6 (219 reviews)
    ModerateTuscan
    Closed 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM

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    Dogs allowed

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    Bistecca alla Fiorentina Chianina
    Daniel C.

    Our hotel convinced us to not make reservations at a restaurant that our friends have highly recommended because they said it's very touristy. They suggested another restaurant because that's where locals eat at. After going back and forth, they said they will make our reservations for 8pm the day we check in. When we checked in, they said they are closed so no dinner reservations. They could have notified us so we can make other accommodations. I was annoyed AF since we reached out about a month before checking in. At this point, any good restaurant will be booked up and not taking walk ins around dinner time. We looked online and found Trattoria Giovanni to be open. Mink was tired and over it at this point so she asked me to bring back takeout. Of course I was starving, tired and annoyed at the situation. As a foodie, I want to maximize every meal at good restaurants because we are visiting and don't know when we will be back again. Fortunately, Trattoria Giovanni had a lot of good reviews. When I arrived at the restaurant, only one table was occupied. It made sense since it was around 5pm and no one really eats till 8pm. I knew what I wanted already so I ordered a Tagliolini alla crema di tartufo and asked about their Bistecca alla Fiorentina because they had two options of this regional specialty. Both required a minimum of 1Kg order. The tradizionale was 55,00€/Kg and the Chianina was 78,00€/Kg. I got the Chianina medium rare. My water and wine arrived right away. It took a while for my order to come. I was surprised as they were empty and the other person already was eating her meal. The pasta arrived first then the steak. They prepared the steak perfectly but as a whole, it was as just ok. Maybe I had too much A5 prior to this trip. The pasta was quite good! Nice change from Spaghetti with Seafood. Customer service was lacking and I had to go out of my way to get the server to get take out containers and the check. He was outside talking story with his friends the entire time I was there. Was this overpriced for what you get? I personally thought so but at least they were open for an early dinner. 2.5 stars due to horrible customer service.

    Fii M.

    Once we arrived in Florence we settled in our B&B and went out to grab a bite. I was excited to see so many high rated restaurants on Yelp and decided to check this place out since it was closest to me! We swung by around 7 PM and did not need a reservation but did notice the restaurant filled up after 8 PM. I ordered the creamy truffle pasta which was so delicious. My husband ordered the Tuscan sausages which was not his favorite so I would stick to the pasta! We did notice the waiter was more attentive to the locals/Italian customers but the service was not bad!

    OMG. Yum! Maltagliati al brasato di Guancia đi mucca
    Jennifer N.

    BEST RESTAURANT IN ITALY. HANDS DOWN! We had reservations for a late lunch/early dinner at 15:30. Parallel parked our car near the shops and did a little bit of shopping at Gucci before going to lunch. Located just a couple blocks over the bridge, was the best restaurant I've been to in Italy. Everything was so delicious. Even the wine recommendation that accompanied our meal was amazing. We felt tipsy and great afterwards. It rained in the morning and so we ordered the following items which warmed our souls: - Chianti Classico (Red Wine) - Caprese Salad (a recent add to the menu) - Maltagliati al Brasato di Guancia di Mucca (twice boiled minestrone soup) - Tagliatelle al Funghi Porcini (Yum!) - Pappardelle al Cinghiale - Steak Fiorentine Every single dish was to die for! I especially loved our waiter! He was very hilarious and the sweetest man! The ambiance is romantic. Bathrooms were clean. Even the still water was in a beautiful bottle. Parking is free in the area. Like, what?! I love Italy!

    Pineapple
    Alexa D.

    This place was lovely! The staff was so kind. One of the workers was singing making it feel very homey. It was a great environment. The pasta we had was good but the ravioli was even better. Would absolutely go back! Pineapple was fresh and nicely cut. The area was safe and close to a gelato spot!

    Overcooked pasta but good mushrooms.
    M K.

    Tried this place after the Pitti Palace. Saw some great reviews but our experience was so so. We've had some great food throughout our trip in Italy and this one wasn't very memorable. The mushroom pasta was ok, I was surprised to taste soggy overcooked noodles as everywhere else has been Al Dente. Was very oily too. The service was kind and attentive. Inside was cute. Maybe we just ordered the wrong food but wouldn't go back.

    Cow Cheek Pasta

    The food was spectacular, we got the cheese and cold cuts platter which paired greatly with the bread. Then each member of my family got a pasta dish which we all loved. My mom raved about the Truffle Cream pasta that she got. The cow cheek ragu pasta was extremely tender and tasted great. The wine selection was very good, and our waiter Nicolo was exceptionally helpful giving us suggestions. They even took pictures of our family and each table was gifted a Lemoncello shot when dinner was over. The music was great in the background and the inside is very clean and made for a great last family meal in Florence! Would definitely recommend for other families visiting Florence!

    House wine
    Kara W.

    We really enjoyed our dinner here. The pasta was very good. The rabbit reminded me of chicken pot pie and the wine went well with the meal. We were seating immediately without a reservation and the staff spoke English well enough. It has a cute interior inside with a few small rooms in the building.

    Bone marrow
    Julia S.

    Food: Had to try Tuscan food and loved that many classics were on this menu. The bone marrow is SO tender. The recipe is chef's secret but it reminds me of tomato stew with some cooked down veges. The pappardelle with wild boar sauce is a drier pasta, but great portion of meat. Their Savoy cabbage was also a great side if you're looking for some vegetables. Tiramisu could've used some alcohol. It was mostly cream. Service: So nice!! Made us feel right at home. We got there 2 minutes after opening without reservations and we were able to grab a seat on a Sunday night. However they were turning people away 30 minutes after opening. Probably make a reservation or show up super early.

    Tanusree M.

    What can I say about this restaurant, other than it was amazing! Came here on our final night in Florence, as we read great reviews. The reviews didn't do this place justice honestly. The owners were super friendly and the food was astonishing. We ordered quite a few dishes for the 3 of us, so we had to take home leftovers. My favorite by far was the pasta with truffle sauce, but all of the dishes were amazing. We had a really great experience here. Will definitely be returning if we are in Florence again! If you are in Florence, you will not be disappointed by coming here.

    Beef stew pasta
    Zhang C.

    A decent Italian restaurant. Servers were super friendly but the food wasn't what we expected. Started with the tomato soup, please don't be mistaken by the name "soup", it was a soggy bread crumbs soaked up by the tomato soup. It looked exactly like a tomato colored risotto. For 9 euros, it can fill me up without a problem at all. We did tried to finish half, but we gave up at the end hoping not to miss out on the pasta that we ordered. We got the beef stewed pasta and the truffle pasta. Luckily, both of the amount were fairly light and we got to finish those. Beef stewed pasta was on the salty side with lots of beef and little pasta. Flavor tasted exactly like the beef stew in the US. The truffle pasta had no real pieces of truffle and it was a bit bland. It was disappointed after learning they didn't made the pasta themselves. Not sure what was their speciality.

    A refreshing white wine perfect for warm summer nights
    Melissa G.

    Found this Gem on Yelp! We were excited to try the Florentine Steak and it did not disappoint! It is sold by the Kilogram (2.2 pounds or something close) so we shared it between 3 people and still had a bunch left. It was really tender and super flavorful. We also had a pasta with truffle cream sauce and gnocchi with Gorgonzola and walnut sauce. It was absolutely delicious! The gnocchi melted in your mouth. I would definitely recommend going a little off the beaten path in Florence and trying out this delicious place.

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    Rude server who automatically added a tip. Food was good, but this young server was the worst.

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    Excellent food and service! The meat was amazing, we had the Beef Stew, Sausages, Boar Pappardelli, and oso buco! Chefs kiss

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    Fun friendly service and good food. The Ribolitta was great! I would recommend it whole heartedly.

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    The food and service was great. We did not have a reservation , but they found us a table. Would absolutely come back again.

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    A special cozy place in an competitive location for restaurants. Very professional Tuscan style.

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    Trattoria Giovanni Reviews in Other Languages

    Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco - Steak Florentine

    Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco

    4.6(366 reviews)
    0.4 kmPalazzo Pitti
    €€

    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)

    Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco - Pappardelle with wild boar ragu

    Pappardelle with wild boar ragu

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    Vini e Vecchi Sapori - Paccheri with with zucchini flower & saffron

    Vini e Vecchi Sapori

    4.6(322 reviews)
    0.9 kmDuomo
    €€

    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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    Trattoria Boboli

    Trattoria Boboli

    4.3(64 reviews)
    0.4 kmPalazzo Pitti
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    Great place! Food portions are generous. Food was delicious. You can add truffle to any dish for 10…read moreeuros. Husbands steak was super tender and better than any others we have had around Rome and Florence. Friendly service, good AC, big, clean bathroom. Would recommend.

    I booked this restaurant through Google and arrived early for my 7:30 reservation, expecting the…read morecozy, atmospheric trattoria shown in the photos -- the one I had reserved. Instead, without even asking for my name or checking my reservation, a young host walked me out the door and across the street into a completely different dining area. The room I was placed in looked nothing like what was advertised: it was brightly lit, with paper napkins, cheap silverware, and visibly dirty walls. The whole place felt like a low-end lunch diner -- not a charming Florentine restaurant. They were blasting Highway to the Danger Zone and I Wanna Dance with Somebody while the main restaurant -- the one I thought I had booked -- played soft Italian music that actually fit the fine dining experience. The contrast was insulting. I was dressed in an upscale outfit appropriate for a refined dinner, yet I was treated as though I didn't belong. It felt discriminatory and dismissive. To make matters worse, at the end they tried to pressure me into tipping on the card machine -- in Italy, where tipping isn't even customary. The entire experience felt like a bait-and-switch, and I left feeling disrespected, singled out, and completely disappointed.

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    Trattoria Boboli - Another view of the restaurant

    Another view of the restaurant

    Trattoria Boboli - Tuscan bread

    Tuscan bread

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    Alla Vecchia Bettola

    Alla Vecchia Bettola

    4.4(62 reviews)
    0.5 kmPalazzo Pitti
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    I was shocked how many people were there before opening. We got there about 15 minutes before and…read morethere were a bunch of people waiting to get seated. Thank goodness we made reservations beforehand. I highly recommend. We ordered the prosciutto with melons, penne alla bettola, pappardelle alla rottanculo, crocchetteal limone, and tiramisu. The food was SO GOOD and tasty. The flavors were remarkable. I highly recommend coming here if you are in Florence.

    Here now. First thing...their famous pasta is NOTHING to write home about. It's a community table…read moreand the women next to us were also under satisfied. Very disappointing. My mom's is better. The house wine was also not for me, a lot of acid as I am 98% sure it's homemade. However five dollars for a glass, you can't beat it. The line outside started before this place opened. I got here an hour before and asked for a reservation and was accommodated! We did come couple days before at 8:30 and could not get in. We also got the rigatoni and the boar pasta they were both very nice. The stuffed zucchini was also very nice. All in all in expensive to eat here and honestly this wasn't worth it. I would pass. Oh inside and outside seating. It's beautiful in here! All the staff were just lovely! All very handsome! But the restaurant across the street is cheaper, Michelin star winner, and three times is good. Starts with "al" I'll post a review about it. Good luck- try at Your own risk.

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    Alla Vecchia Bettola - The inside!

    The inside!

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    Alla Vecchia Bettola

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    Osteria Santo Spirito - Aglio e olio

    Osteria Santo Spirito

    4.2(364 reviews)
    0.1 kmPalazzo Pitti
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    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!

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    Osteria Santo Spirito - Look at that queue already! We were just seated at opening!

    Look at that queue already! We were just seated at opening!

    Osteria Santo Spirito - Tiramisu

    Tiramisu

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    La Buchetta - Linguine in clam sauce

    La Buchetta

    4.8(310 reviews)
    1.1 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.

    La Buchetta
    La Buchetta

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    Osteria dell'Enoteca - Merluzzo e Ceci
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    Osteria dell'Enoteca

    4.3(31 reviews)
    0.4 kmPalazzo Pitti

    We weren't in Florence for so long so really needed a solid place to try Florentine steak and this…read morewas a great option. The vibe itself is cool (automatic door walking in, dungeon-like walls with cute decorations). Walking to your table you walk by a huge wine selection, which can be overwhelming. We started with the asparagus and peas salad. This was pretty solid, simple but it worked. We grabbed the spaghetti with the cream of asparagus-normally wouldn't order so much asparagus but this was the pasta that sounded the most interesting to us and we did ultimately end up enjoying the sauce quite a bit and it was one of the better pasta dishes we had in Italy. Got a side of the white beans which we probably didn't need but didn't mind. The steak: first of all it's very sizable. The Florentine way is rarer than I would ever order a steak and while I'm glad I tried it, I probably wouldn't choose it again. It's an interesting ordering process as you're essentially given the sizes they have left there for the night so you never know walking exactly how much you'll pay. I do appreciate that they cut it for you but I did feel like some of the meat was still on the bone (not that we really needed MORE meat I just didn't want to waste any). The flavoring is pretty good but there are definitely bites that are better than the others. The service was a bit mixed. There were times they were interested in talking with us while others they didn't seem so interested and a bit aloof. This was especially true when we went to check out. Ultimately, served its purpose in introducing us to a style of steak we hadn't had before and did so in a way that we enjoyed.

    Fantastic spot to try Tuscan regional specialties! Our fellow dining room companions were tourists…read more& locals alike so I feel like that was a good sign. It didn't start getting super busy until ~9pm - which is the usual Italian dining hour. We had the: *Prosciutto del Casentino - Le Selve di Vallolmo (Specialty Tuscan Ham of Free Range Grey Pork of Casentino, Tuscany (Slow Food Awarded Ingredients)) - MOVE OVER IBERICO. This was incredible - just melt in your mouth. You have to get this! *Ravioli di Peposo di Manzo al Burro e Timo (Ravioli Stuffed with Stewed Peppered Beef and Tossed in Butter and Thyme) - Peposo is a classic Tuscan dish that's usually tough cuts of meat cooked down in Chianti wine. Loved this 'twist' on a classic dish. They also so kindly split this portion for us which was perfect. The Peposo was perfection; if they just had Peposo as a dish, I'd order it! *Bistecca dell'Osteria (House Specialty Bone In Steak) - the star of the show!! While this isn't Chianni cattle or anything, this was fantastic piece of steak. Perfectly executed at medium rare. Love that the menu states "If you prefer your meat more so well done we would be happy to recommend another dish to you." Ha. Make sure you order a BOTTLE of wine! They have GREAT local options at super reasonable price points.

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    Osteria dell'Enoteca - Bread and wine

    Bread and wine

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    Trattoria Zà Zà

    Trattoria Zà Zà

    4.2(1.7k reviews)
    1.2 kmSanta Maria Novella
    €€

    Looking for a place to eat, found this gem and realized I wanted to try it. Everyone had told us…read moredinner reservations were a MUST here, but didn't think about it. Not many places actually have yelp reviews, but this one had so many with great feedback. The food looked amazing. When we arrived we thought they were closed, but that is because they moved to a bigger restaurant a few doors down. When we arrived at the front, the gentleman asked if we had reservations, which we didn't. He directed us to the line with no reservations. The line was a bit long, but doubled in size almost immediately. It also started pouring rain during this time and we were ALL getting drenched even with an umbrella. The non reservation line was not really moving unless people left the line. We waited a good hour. As we inched closer and closer, the lines were now both outrageous and getting seated seemed like a distant memory. The staff came out and gave out Sangria and Bread bites to help those in line feel welcome. We did finally get seated and we were so glad we waited, it was worth it! We ordered the Spaghetti Carbonara, the lobster spaghettini and the chicken breast with roasted potatoes. We also ordered sangria. Everything was so good and our total was 83 €. Prices were unbelievable! We were amazed at the quality, the service and how large the restaurant they relocated to was. It was like a well oiled machine. The food coming out quickly and efficiently. I will 100% be back if I return to Florence!

    What a maze of a restaurant, super interesting decor and set up. Such a cute restaurant with so…read moremany "rooms". Definitely can tell the old building and maybe they had expanded over the years. The service was amazing and the food delicious. This is one of the places that friends recommended and it's also on the list of many influencers. Tourist trappy, maybe. But the food was totally worth it. We were in the area around 4:30PM and decided to stop in, totally not expecting much as we didn't make a reservation but figured if they're open and not busy, why not give them a try. The most memorable dish we had was the appetizer we order - fried polenta with mushrooms and chicken liver pate, the polenta fried crispy, the mushrooms creamy and the chicken liver pate so smooth and savory. We also ordered 2 pasta dishes - wild boar sauce pappardelle and spaghetti alla carbonara. So tasty and with depth of flavors. Paired well with the house white wine we ordered as well. Definitely a spot you don't want to miss when in Florence.

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    Trattoria Zà Zà - The African zoo room

    The African zoo room

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    Trattoria Zà Zà - Boccalona style Spaghettini

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    Trattoria La Casalinga - our steak was prepared traditional style and was fantastic!

    Trattoria La Casalinga

    4.2(168 reviews)
    0.2 kmPalazzo Pitti
    €€

    We tried to get an on line reservation and three hours later we were still waiting confirmation so…read morewe decided to take a chance based on advice and great reviews and arrive early and get in line. Big tip...if you do the same line up to the right side of the door to this restaurant. To the left is reservations only. Once they opened, we were first in line we were thrilled to get a table outdoors. Wait staff were very nice. We shared a large beer, enjoyed the complimentary croutons and bread. Our order was a delicious caprese. Ooooh the mozzarella so creamy, tomatoes delicious. Our mains were the creamy tortellini and the chicken with roasted potatoes. Total yum in each bite. Happy we ended our week in the lovely city of Florence at this establishment. Highly recommend.

    I liked that we were able to get over to the other side of town in Florence. It was pretty nice and…read morethe area has a different feel than the main part of town. The ambiance of this place is nice. It feels homey. Service was ok, not overly friendly, but not bad. This place gets packed because I think a lot of people recommend this place. The food is just meh. For all of the GOOD FOOD we had in Italy, this was probably one of the worst ones. (Probably only a couple of not great experiences, I would say) My "duck sauce" was DRY and the meat was stringy and old tasting. My hubs chicken was ok, but it was like he was eating a Costco rotisserie chicken. Which, I mean is good, but we paid was more than 5 bucks for it. And we got a side of spinach that was just cooked to oblivion... It was like I was eating baby food. NO THANKS.

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    Trattoria La Casalinga - Cappuccino

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