We ate here twice during our time in Florence, and it was one of the highlights of our trip. It was our first meal when we arrived, and everything--from the appetizers to the pasta and dessert--was absolutely delicious. The service truly stood out. Alba was so kind, welcoming, and helpful with the menu, making the experience even more special. read more

OUR FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN ITSLY! This locally owned, cozy restaurant has a warm, clean and welcoming interior. Lots of locals love this place. The service from Alba our waiter was outstanding. Alba was caring, friendly and very helpful with great recommendations. We had the world famous Florentine Steak that was almost 2000 grams or over 70 ounces. It was gigantic but perfectly cooked. It had a nutty, rosemary flavor with a buttery aftertaste. Yum! We asked for medium and medium rare. It was expertly grilled over fire. They gave everyone a free tuna bruschetta before dinner and a limoncello after dinner. This place deserves 6 stars out of 5 stars. Their great local wine was delicious and Toscana wine paired great with the steak. This place is a must try for pasta or steak. read more

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My boyfriend and I arrive late afternoon from the train from Rome. We decide to eat here as it was recommended by locals who usually eat there. When we got to the restaurant it was about 2:40 pm and the restaurant closes at 3pm. the server or owner was so kind to allow to eat there regardless. Silly us didn't know the florentine steak and how big a kg is and we ended up ordering that for lunch ( our mistake) it was MASSIVE piece of meat which we couldn't finish at all. However it was tasty and grilled to our liking We wished we had time to try their pasta but definitely recommend a visit in Florence. read more

La Burrasca Ristorante dal 1984 - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

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Initially recommended by an Italian friend, with a follow-up recommendation from our hotel's concierge -- we knew we had to go! We had a reservation for early evening -- 7:30 is considered early -- but tables were available and the waiter didn't check; even without pre-booking, you might stop by prior to 8 p.m. for an impromptu meal. (Note that the restaurant is small. Only about seven tables.) I don't often eat steak, but in a place known for its "Florentina," our choice was a no-brainer. The meat -- cooked rare/rare/rare! -- is brought to your table prior to cooking, for your approval. You pay by the weight. If you don't know the size that'll feed your party, the waiter -- helpful and friendly -- will guide you. Very, very flavorful and tender. (The steak. Not the waiter!) We rounded off our meal with two pastas, a shared salad and a house red. The standout sauce was a combination tomato/pesto. Probably the best we had in Italy. Note that there are many restaurants in Florence that serve steak Florentine. Some are considered shabby imitations, others the real deal. Trattoria La Burrasca is indeed authentic. read more

La Burrasca Ristorante dal 1984 - Handwritten menu - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

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Fantastic dinner, great service and lovely ambiance. Got the bruschetta, liver with onions, pesto gnocchi, and a ricotta and pair cake. Everything was delicious, highly recommend. I want to try their whole menu. read more

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A great, local, traditional restaurant with excellent service and easy on the wallet pricing. We snuck in on a weeknight with a very short wait and the the waiter was very friendly. The food was some of the best we had in Florence. The filet steak with grana and balsamic was better and better priced thank some of the other steak we had in Florence and the pici with guanciale pasta was excellent. The house wine was a great surprise in quality and paired well with everything at a low cost. Their cannoli was also a star for desert. The entire experience was very homey and authentic. It felt like a great escape from some of the more "tourist-y" restaraunts on bigger roads nearby. read more

La Burrasca Ristorante dal 1984 - Pici, Tagliata di Fiorentina, house red wine - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

One of the best meals we have ever had in Italy. Our Airbnb host recommended it, and it did not disappoint. They were booked solid for the night, but we showed up at opening and they had one table for us at seven that was reserved at nine. The waitress and the host treated us like family. We started with a cheese and honey appetizer, which was fantastic. My husband had the tagliatelle Al ragu and I had a pesto gnocchi. We finished the meal with the famous Bistecca Fiorentina. We don't eat raw meat at home, but we will definitely make this exception for their rendition of this steak. Absolutely fantastic! It is at the top of the list to return to this restaurant on our next visit to Florence. read more

Food was good, the pasta with capers, olives and tomatoes wasn't life changing per day but still good. We also had some of the tenderloin beef (I apologize for not recalling the names, this is what happens if I don't post while I'm there) but it was about €14 euros and very flavorful. I would eat here again, but possibly try a different pasta dish. read more

Big fat steak....YES We ordered some pasta and steak to share and we were not disappointed! The wondrous scents wafting out of the kitchen are painful as you patiently wait for your meal. The kitchen staff seems to sing a lot and is readily audible in the dining area. Perfectly seasoned and cooked steak. Medium rare and juicy! read more

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Second night in Firenza, we decided to check out this Rick Steve's recommended dining spot This spot is located in the Northwest corner of Mercato Centrale Indoor seating only very reasonably priced handwritten menu, changes often did not have Ribollita (vegatable soup) or Zuppa al pomodoro (Tomato soup) at this time NO table or bread cover charge We ordered 1. Rigatoni in tomato sauce with mozzarella & olives, 6€ Rigatoni cooked al dente, balanced marriage of sauce, mozzarella and olive 2. Fiorentine steak, 35€ per kg or 3.5€ per 100 grams, we ordered 800 grams to share The waiter presented the steak to us prior to cooking on a chopping board The thick slab of meat is cooked just under medium rare, because the steak did not have much marbling, we found the meat toward the middle of the steak to be very chewy and underwhelming 3. A side of mixed salad, 3.5 € For 3.5 €, this spring mix salad with tomatoes is a steal Good value, adequate service (this entry was written by my husband) read more

La Burrasca Ristorante dal 1984 - Rigatoni in tomato sauce with mozzarella & olives - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

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La Burrasca is presided over by Elio, who is passionate about Italian food. The trattoria is simple, in the good sense. It is a great value and the food is hearty, tasty and satisfying. We spent 8 weeks in Florence in 2024 and T. La Burrasca was our go-to lunch choice. We only wish that its clone would appear in our home town. read more

My now-adult exchange son and I are in Florence for a few days and have relied on Yelp for dining recommendations. This trattoria did not disappoint. A hand written menu in Italian and English listed the daily specials. We arrived around 9:20 and closing time is 10:30. The staff provided a full dinner with wine and did not rush us. The pasta was outstanding and we really liked the cheese plate. We ordered family style with appetizer, pasta, meat, and sides. We did not clean the plates because we were full! Charming ambiance and we enjoyed hearing the kitchen staff singing as they worked. read more

O.M.G. Delizioso! Fresh, Simple but sooo good! A small 9 table restaurant and we luckily were the first ones when they opened -one friendly efficient server with on the spot recommendations. Everything was perfectly cooked and presented - caprese salad, pici pasta (tasted like the sea) with fresh mixed seafood clams mussels octopus and perfect med rare (as their custom ) ribeye - don't expect well done meat. And soooo good ricotta and hazelnut cake with pear One of the best meals I've ever had ! read more

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Best meal I had in Italy and one of the best in my life. I went here because the Bistecca alla Fiorentina was so highly recommended by so many. They called it life changing and said they would fly to Florence for the sole purpose of eating this steak ... and it turned out they UNDERSOLD how good it is! The potatoes we had with it were also heavenly. House wine was also good. I've never left a review on Yelp before today ... THAT's how good it was. read more

We were wandering around the hot and crowded Mercado Centrale and decided to find alternate options for lunch. A short walk away we found a sweet comfortable trattoria that offered exactly what these weary travelers needed! Delicious Tuscan anti pasta, pollo with herbs and salade. Grazie mille! read more

Came here for dinner Tuesday night. We decided to gamble and didn't book a reservation. We got lucky. They had one open table left for the night. Pro-tip: want to eat here? Make a reservation. We ordered: 1) Linguine with duck sauce. Delicious. Perfectly salted. Rich and savory. Perfectly-cooked pasta. My wife swears that the secret sauce for all the delicious pasta in Italy is their olive oil.  2) Grilled rabbit. Also delicious.  3) Grilled veal with garlic and rosemary. Super savory. And, you guessed it... delicious.  4) Pappardelle with meat ragu sauce. This dish was just okay. That said, it was still better than 90% of the papardelle you'd find in the best Italian restaurants in San Francisco. It just didn't measure up to all the other amazing pasta we've been spoiled with in Italy. read more

Okay seriously best meal(s) we had in Italy. I mean we aren't even done with our trip yet and I know this will be the best. Save yourself any trouble and just eat here. The food is cheap and very simple. The service is included and yeah, they refused to give me olive oil for my bread because it's apparently a real "Italian trattoria" but after I went back and googled what a trattoria was (I'm American lol) I understood why they didn't serve it. The bread wasn't too good but you don't want to eat it anyway! Save room for everything else. The bread doesn't matter. Most people were ordering the massive steak. It looked so good. We didn't order that but had pork and beef ribs as well as the tagliatelle and salad. All made to perfection. My mom and I are still drooling and dreaming about their food. I wish we could eat here all the time. read more

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Well I don't usually fall into the tour guide thing but on our first night in Florence this was a quick step from our hotel and we were tired...thank God for the tour guide on this one...WONDERFUL! The atmosphere is small and quaint. Perfect for a first date. The waiter spoke perfect English and was extremely helpful. The menu was charmingly handwritten. We started with a Bruschetta. The tomatoes were fresh and plump. The olive oil and basil was perfect. The bread was perfectly toasted. We then moved on to a spicy pasta that my wife fell in love with. I had the rabbit...she also fell in love with this but I was able to keep her off long enough for me to devour it. Absolutely wonderful. The house red and white wines were quality yet cheap. I recommend this place. My one problem is the location is outside is less than desirable. Ok the grid: The good: Excellent food Excellent service Very good price The bad: Inside nothing! The ugly: Location outside is seedy. Don't drink too much wine considering you might get tossed :) read more

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Upon entering, the restaurant was pretty packed. Despite the crowd, we were able to get a table for 6. Wine was good and reasonably priced (~12 euro for a light white wine). I ordered the veal with garlic and rosemary- OMG! Cooked to perfection, literally. The meat was SUPER tender and very flavorful. You have to eat the garlic cloves. They are so good- very strong but good! (WILL MAKE YOUR BREATH STANK BUT WORTH IT!!) On the side I got potatoes- they were huuuuge and very good. I also got vegetables, which consisted of cooked spinach + zucchini. Overall, great restaurant. We did get in trouble for being too loud, but that tends to happen alot with my family. Recommend! read more

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The BEST Italian food we've had on our trip! 10/10 recommend. A little slice of Italy!

It's an excellent small little restaurant! Crosini toscani o burro e acciugtte - liver pate on toasted bread Casrecce poreodoro fnseo N'doja e Gamma - spicy Noja & gamma pasta - a little too spicy for me but it was excellent and has wonderful flavor Melanzane Ripiene - Veggie stuffed eggplant; very good Friendly services read more

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One of the few restaurants I visited twice during one trip. Excellent food, great ambiance and friendly service.

came here since it was recommended by our hostel host and was blown away! had the bistecca alla fiorentina - since it is their local speciality - and loved it! I usually don't love steak but this was super juicy and tasty all its own. price was also really good. we heard it would be about 40-50 euro per kg to get bistecca, but this place was only 35. we also tried the chicken liver crostini (meh) and the asparagus side dish for veggies but both were so-so. the highlight was definitely the meat. we'd go back for that and maybe try the tomato soup or something. read more

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After suffering some fairly unappealing meals in Venice, we arrived in Florence and dined here our first evening. IMO, no reservations required if you get here early. By early, I mean between 7 and 7:30 p.m. (it opens at 7). This is a very casual restaurant, with a friendly server, Thomas, who explained to us some of the reasons why the cuisines and cultures throughout Italy are so different. Italy was not a unified country until relatively recently, meaning the different regions developed separate cuisines, cultures, languages, and even religious practices. The atmosphere here is lively, casual, and relaxed. Lots of locals, and some tourists (probably courtesy of Rick Steves). The food was excellent. We had the tomato soup which is extremely thick, almost like oatmeal but not heavy, and certainly not soupy at all. The reason for this is because in the region they use last week's bread to thicken the soup. We also had the veal with garlic, and the fried potatoes. The veal was superb. Awesome flavors, with basil and garlic. Very simple, very tasty. Of course, the potatoes were also excellent. The olive oil flows generously throughout all your meals here. Highly recommended, this will be one of the meals that leaves you feeling great about your day. UPDATE: We returned to see Thomas and have another great meal on Thanksgiving. We wanted to be sure to try one of Florence's famed Florentine steaks before departing, so this became our Thanksgiving meal. The steak did not disappoint. Because there were three of us sharing, Thomas brought us a 1.5 kilo (3.5 pound) porterhouse, which was awesome. Be aware that in Florence, these steaks are basically prepared very rare, and asking for it to be done (e.g., medium rare or medium well) is basically in bad taste. My daughter and I happily wolfed down the steak as served, and I will say (with gratitude) that Thomas was kind to take some of the steak back for further cooking because my wife just can't eat her steak that way. Shhh, don't tell. We topped off our Thanksgiving meal with some Grappa and Vin Santo. Another great meal to end another great day! Thanks Thomas! read more

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GET THE STEAK!! I'm definitely a steak girl and this was the best steak I've ever had! Ever! It's definitely worth the price. It's best to make a reservation beforehand because they only have about 7 tables but we called an hour ahead and we were good! But the steak. SERIOUSLY. GET IT! read more

4th of July far from home- so I promised my carnivore son Florentine steak instead of hamburgers and hot dogs! What a fun choice! We were there early- I know- Tourists!- but we'd been touring all day and skipped lunch. Our waiter was fun and friendly and the food was overall very good. We started by splitting a plate of farfalle with tomato pesto and then had the steak with roasted potatoes. Pasta was fine- steak is only served rare- check the pic- but SO tasty! Only one complaint- close to the bone the steak was a bit gristly. Portion was still large and super flavorful. Also only €35 compared to €50-65 elsewhere. read more

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The most unbelievable steak that I've ever had, La Burrasca's Florentine Steak special is literally a highlight of my life. Everything else we had was good to, but we went for the steak and we were not disappointed at all. Incredible read more

Our last day in Florence, after some early morning wanderings, we knew we had time before our train left. We originally wanted to eat at Mario (a highly recommended place), but there was a wait of at least 30 min. We ain't got time for that! So, we decided to wander around, looking for local hole in the wall type places, and stumbled upon Trattoria La Burrasca. Upon entering, we knew we wanted to try the Florentine Steak. It is a small restaurant, with maybe 10 tables max. When we arrived, there was only one table in the restaurant. Upon looking at the menu (apparently the specials change daily), we were thinking of just sharing everything, so we were going to get the steak, and a pasta dish. The server, however, was very adamant that we not mix the pasta with steak, so we opted for a few sides instead. And obvs, we had some chianti and acqua. The steak is 35€ per kg, and as we had 3, we would received a 1.5kg steak. The waiter also did warn us that the steak is cooked rare, but it ain't no thang. They brought out the uncooked steak to show us what it'll look like, which got us hyped for it. Our sides came out, and were a little salty, but we only cared about the steak. The steak came out, and was humongous. Imagine 3 tiny Asian girls trying to tackle this steak. Somehow, we were able to devour it, it was that good. The meat was super tender, the seasonings super tasty, and the rareness of the steak didn't hinder it at all. As we were finishing, we noticed a able of 2 guys gawking at our finished steak, I'd like to think that seeing us table it pushed them to order the steak as well. Definitely a hidden gem in Florence! read more

My boyfriend and I were in Firenze for just a short time and were lucky to be invited out to Burrasca by our local host. The food is all excellent. Simple and authentic. Everything you want in an Italian dining experience. The menu is great and the wait staff is welcoming, informative, and patient. Go here. read more

Amazing, local, authentic. Not a tourist trap. Food is unassuming but flavorful. Highly recommend, we can two nights in a row. Great value as well. read more

UPDATE: DO believe the reviews! This place was excellent. Trattoria La Burrasca was hands down my favorite overall dining experience during our stay in Florence. The dining room is small, with a handful of tables, and the decor is rustic and comfortable. The staff was very relaxed and quite friendly...it was almost like dining at your neighbors place. After reading through the menu, my mind was racing with the possible choices...Florentine steak...homemade gnocchi....?? Slow down and start with something you haven't tried before, so we experienced "Balsamic Jelly" and a selection of Parmesan and reggiano cheeses of varying age with some crusty bread, and it was fantastic. Having never seen or heard of a 'jellified' balsamic vinegar, it was subtly sweet and played so well with the cheese of varying levels of tanginess. Superb. Oh yes, everything else was excellent, but the simple app stands out in my memory. read more

Best food I had in Florence. I have been having crappy food in touristic trap joints during the whole time I was here. This little intimate place was really good, and it wasn't very pricey like other places. We got there right before it opens, so there wasn't any wait. The owner/waiter (I think?) was friendly and service was quick. I had the grill beef dish, so yummy! read more

One of the very best meals I have had in my life. They can take something as simple as roasted potatoes and make a dish that brings a tear to your eye. The tomato soup is unlike any tomato soup you've ever had. We also had the fried goat cheese and salad and the veal Marsala. I cannot put into word how delicious everything was. Prices are very reasonable and the waiters are friendly and nice, which has not always been the case on this trip. GO!!! You won't be disappointed. read more

Literally the best steak -- actually, maybe the best meal -- I've ever had! Amazing tomatoes. Amazing potatoes. And it was really affordable given how much we ate and the high quality of the food. My husband and I plan to go back if we're ever in Florence again, which we hopefully will be! read more

We were in Italy for two weeks and this was the best meal we had the whole trip! The Florentine steak was the most amazing and juicy steak I have every had. The place is small so make a reservation. Waiter was great, he spoke English and helped us figure out how much steak we would need for 5. Everything we ate was simple but so good and full of flavor. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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Outstanding! After 5-6 restaurant meals in Florence, this one was clearly the best. Tiny place, excellent food, sweet friendly service, down to earth. Make a reservation! Discovered it on Yelp being in the vicinity of our hotel; near the RR station. Believe this is also on a Rick Steve list for Florence. Really worth looking for this one! One minor issue: I guess, because of its size and limited staff, it does not serve coffee. Trust me--given the 5-Star performance of everything else, it was not missed. read more

Great little Florentine trattoria. There are only 10-12 tables in the restaurant and we were lucky to walk in and get a table for dinner (a reservation for dinner is probably a good idea). Started with the antipasto Toscano, which was a meat platter (with about 4 different meats) along with crostini and liver pate. We all enjoyed the antipasto. Mains were the pasta, all of which were excellent and incredibly affordable. We had the rigatoni strascicati al ragu and the ravioli with duck meat. Both were of high quality and the flavours were fresh. We finished with a cannoli each, which are delicious and highly recommended. Would definitely return. read more

Having only two nights to stay in Florence We knew we had to be careful about the restaurants we picked, so we asked locals. This Trattoria was recommended and we are glad we asked! As soon as we walked towards this gem we heard mostly italian being spoken; (staff does speak English and Spanish as well) which was the first good sign this wasn't a touristy spot as that is what we were trying to avoid! Inside all the tables were full with each of them containing an abundance of delicious looking meals! We ordered polenta with bolognese and a pumpkin risotto which both were easily better than any other food we'd had in Florence. We finished our meal oddly with a truffled egg which was cooked perfection as well. The service staff (which I believe included the owner of this wonderful restaurant) was top notch, patient and made us feel welcomed! We will definitely be back here again if in Florence again! Thank you! read more

La Burrasca Ristorante dal 1984 - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

We had just one night in Firenze and couldn't be happier with our restaurant choice! We walked in without a reservation and were lucky to grab the last table. The service was delightful, the atmosphere is comfortable and relaxed - and the FOOD! We shared a bruschetta, two primi - penne with bacon, pesto and tomato, and pork sausage, and the cauliflower au gratin - and the best canoli EVER, filled at the table. Added a half liter of wine and our bill was, remarkably, only € 30! Loved this place! read more

So not the best food I have ever had BUT I am gluten free so they didn't have a ton of option for me. I got a goat cheese salad which was good but nothing special my hubby got a pasta dish that he was very pleased with. We had reservations for 8pm Didn't get sat until at least 830 the place is very small but cool very Italian feel. The best part was the chef came out and offered us a tasting of something I've never heard of that tasted like herbs and it was great and than the neighbors next to us had an awesome dessert and my hubby tried it and said it was amazing not sure on the name but bread like with ricotta and gruyere cheese in it and he said it was sweet unfortanly not gluten free but would check this place out read more