The manager of our hotel suggested we come here when I asked him where he goes for steak in Florence. Well, I can't thank him enough and if you come here you will be blown away by the amazing Steaks. I lived in Chicago and travel to New York a lot. Morton's, Gibson's, Peter Luger's, Keens and Capital Grill can't hold a candle to this place! Make a reservation or be there when the door opens because it's packed. We had a 1.5 kilo steak, sides and wine for only 120 Euros! read more

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Great food and great service. Our server Valentino was perfect and a hit of the evening for us. First meal ever in Italy and he made it fun! Carefully explained how Italians eat dinner and what we should expect. Food was perfect and in ample portions. A favorite for the four of us! read more

The lemon ravioli was not hot Some were cold The veal steak was good We didn't order bread but they brought it and charged us We didn't order a side salad and she brought it and charged us 5€ The restuarant is loud We spent the day touring Florence read more

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The steak was sooo good. The portion size was perfect. The service is fast. The prices are very decent for the quality of food that you are getting. Overall, loved our experience here. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for a good place to eat steak. read more

This steakhouse is so good that I had to add it on Yelp. Just imagine the largest, best steak you've ever had - perfectly cooked on a bed of charcoal to keep it warm. THAT'S what Trattoria La Gratella serves. I'm visiting Florence from California and all my friends recommended that I get some good Florentine steak. I did a lot of research on Google Maps and I made a reservation for this trattoria. I highly recommend booking a reservation online because 1. It is easy to do so and 2. There was a constant line outside the door! I made the reservation at 7:00 (their opening time) and was seated immediately. We ordered the following which was THE PERFECT amount of food for four individuals: -- salad side dish (it is actually quite large -- eggplant starter dish -- Pappardelle al cinghiale (wide tagliatelle with wild boar sauce, recommended by our server) -- a bottle of Chianti red wine (of course) -- onion soup (surprisingly very good) -- desserts: tiramisu, lemon sorbet, panna cotta -- finally, the star of the meal: a 1.5kg "La Classica Fiorentina" steak My review will be about the steak because the whole point of coming here is for that giant cut of delicious meat. They serve it over a bed of charcoal which is so perfect because it keeps the steak warm but doesn't cook the steak too much throughout your meal. My server didn't even ask how we wanted the steak cooked, he just assumed medium rare (which is imo the only way to cook steak) I'm not even exaggerating when I say that this is the best steak I've ever had in my life. I've been to Kobe, Japan and I grew up in Argentina/Uruguay. This steak is really REALLY good. It's lean, very meaty but somehow also melt-in-your-mouth. There's appropriate chunks of fat on the grill so you can balance your lean cuts with the fat. The charcoal lends a bit of additional flavor but the steak is just good in its simplicity with the large chunks of salt the trattoria provides at your table. Our meal started with a sparkling wine and ended with a limoncello (complimentary, which is always a good sign). All the Google review raved about the tiramisu but honestly I thought it was just okay. Very chocolately and not enough coffee flavor for me. My favorite dessert out of the three we ordered was the panna cotta. I think I've had terrible exposure to panna cotta in my life because this panna cotta was very different from others I've tried. The service? Also excellent. Very friendly and helpful. Fluent in English. Our server suggested the perfect amount of meat to order for our family of four. The minimum order amount for the t-bone is 3kg so we decided to go with 1.5kg of the Florentine instead. I highly recommend Trattoria La Gratella to any Florence visitor looking for a great Florentine steak. I am HONORED to write the first review for this excellent restaurant! read more

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I came here on my last night in Florence, and there was no wait. The server was super friendly and inviting. I sat at one of the front tables and came here solo. I ordered plenty of food and a solid 0.5 liters of house wine. As for the food, I ordered their traditional Florentine steak with olive oil and salt on the side. The decoration is like that of a traditional Roman restaurant and winery. It was cozy. I had a great time during my dinner at this restaurant. I stayed almost three hours, and the server did not rush me. He just kept telling me to take my time to enjoy my wine. Ultimately, before paying for my meal, the server got me a complimentary limoncello shot on top of my grappa shot! Wowzieee! This place is one of my favorite spots in Florence, so if I ever return to this city shortly, I'll have this review as a reminder that I enjoyed my time here! read more

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We loved this place so much, we returned on our last night in Florence; highly recommend reservations. We tried the lemon pasta, pasta with wild boar sauce, Pici with cabbage & bacon, filet with mushrooms, Florentine fish, caramel panna cotta, and tiramisu. Listen, it is all delicious. Both our servers, Billy and Valentino, were helpful and delightful. The entertaining doorman (who I think is also the owner) is straight out of a Seinfeld episode! Don't even think of walking in until he calls your name ;) ! read more

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My mom and I visited Florence during the first week of September, and La Gratella was recommended by our hotel as a good neighborhood restaurant. I cannot rave enough about this place's hospitality and warmth. Our hotel staff knew a server there and gave them a call ahead of time to make a reservation on our behalf, and to give them a heads up that I am a wheelchair user. The restaurant was accessible, the staff were so friendly and welcoming, and the food was fantastic. We ordered the Ravioli al limone and a steak, and we compared all our subsequent meals to this one during the remainder of our trip in Italy. A special shoutout to our waiter Francesco, affectionally nicknamed "Fabio." He kept us laughing through dinner, and left a memorable first impression of Italy on our 2nd night in Florence! read more

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Amazing food, with exceptional service. So good, that I had to come back within the same trip to try more of their menu. read more

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Amazing steakhouse located within walking distance of the SM Novella station. Reservations are highly recommended. The beef is Florentine style served on a mini-grill, because of safety reasons, it's not hot. The beef is seared in the kitchen & finished in their ovens to very rare. The meat is extremely tender, melting in your mouth. Not to be missed. The roasted local potatoes were tender inside and slightly crispy outside. Perfecto. We opted for the large ensalate to share & it was the right portion for 3-4 p read more

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WHAT A FUN RESTAURANT! After our second visit, we met 'the boss' on the street and he greeted us like we were old friends, or restaurant regulars. We ate there two more times, and on our last night in Florence, we felt like royalty. They even gave us a farewell gift!! Food was varied and we liked all of our selections. Seemed like everyone around us enjoyed their experience. Be sure to make reservations. If we get back to Florence, it will be our first stop. read more

Great ambiance, great food, small restaurant. Neighborhood gem Right outside our stay. Food was pretty awesome but unfortunately I never took any pictures. It is not on a main or busy street and it doesn't have an outdoor seating but it was great nevertheless. read more

This place is amazing!!! So underrated. Our hotel receptionist recommended this place to us. We've been in Florence for 3 nights and have eaten dinner 2/3 nights here. Get the Florentine steak!!! So worth the price and absolutely amazing. Their prices are great considering the food quality and compared to other places I've seen it's pretty good. The service is wonderful, every server I've seen has such a full personality. It's not like other service I've experienced since being in Europe. Antonio was amazing & our second server was also very fun. I will be coming here every time I come to Florence. read more

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Great food, ambiance and staff!! You get to have your steak on a hibachi type grill at your table. It's cooked rare and you get to cook it more the way you prefer. Very cool! read more

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Yup, the real deal. A little pricey but splurge for the La Nobile, it doesn't disappoint. Service perfect, bc we told them no rush enjoyed comp Prosecco upon arrival and Lemoncello upon departure. Everything else in between was perfect! read more

This is a wonderful date night spot in Florence. The restaurant is small, but they work the space well with beautiful brick archways in between sections. My husband and I split a bottle of wine, the T-bone steak, a side of potatoes and a dessert. Everything was delicious! The service was also incredible, with Marika as our waitress. read more

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Overall, wonderful dining experience. The two stand outs were the service and the bistecca alla fiorentina. First courses of pasta were delicious and VERY generous, definitely could have split one for two people. Steak was perfectly cooked (rare), and presentation was exciting (over coals). Sides were great pairing with the steak. Server was attentive, helpful, and polite. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for bistecca alla fiorentina. Aperitif: House Prosecco Starter: Crostini di fegatini First course: Spaghetti cabonara, Ravioli limone crema Second course: Bistecca alla fiorentina "la noble" Sides: chard, potatoes Dessert: Tiramisu Drink: House Chianti read more

This place is amazing! They have the best homemade pasta, but the must is the steak. I highly recommend bringing a couple of friends since the steak is large and great for sharing! This is a must stop if you are in Florence. read more

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Best steak I've had in my life. And that's saying a lot. We split a (HUGE) steak and a salad. Had a couple of glasses of wine and finished it off with a fernet. Heavenly. Popped in for lunch during our quick pit stop in Florence, and we could only go one place for food. I'm glad we chose this! read more

lovely little taste on my birthday i love the chicken liver and of course The beef is a must read more

Fantastic!!! My husband had the steak Florence. It was s T-bone steak cooked exactly the way he wanted it, rare. It was served on a small charcoal grill on the table. My son had the parpadelli with wild boar ragu. Delicious. I had the tortaleni. Everything was great. The people were so warm and friendly. By the end of our meal the owner brought over a bottle of grappa and my husband was in heaven. I highly recommend this place in Florence. Perfection!!!. . read more

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This is a fantastic restaurant to go to for a great steak with a very great staff. Juliana was the BEST waitress we had for the whole week of Italy. She made everyone who was waiting happy while serving us (and the other customers). She picked out a fantastic wine to go with our meal, kept us up with when the food was coming out and served us promptly. Made great recommendations for desert as well. We had a great time & it seemed that everyone else did as well. read more

Delicious pasta. Definitely feels authentic and as if family recipes have been passed through generations. The lemon ravioli and pasta filled with cheese and pears was so great! read more

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Wonderful service and food. We got a 7 pm reservation and many folks were trying to get a table as it filled up quickly. The server was friendly, funny and wonderfully interactive. Other servers and what appeared to be the owner walked up and down through the tables ensuring all was well. Great selection, all flavorful and well prepared. Don't neglect getting a reservation. It seems like locals and tourists alike know what a fine evening if dining this will be. read more

10/10 love this place! Their menu is extensive and not overly priced. It is visited more by locals and truly gives you a wonderful taste of authentic Italian food. I had the Florentine steak- a must have! One of the best steaks I've ever tasted. We also loved the ravioli and tortellini. The service was quick and friendly. I suggest sitting outside on the back patio. If you are in Florence you have to come here! read more

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Our first taste of bisteca a la Florentine! Was a great sit down meal after a day exploring beautiful Florence. Make a reservation!! It got packed and lots of people were turned away. read more

Came for a late'ish dinner. I was sat quickly and while I waiting was offered a class of proseco. It was my first evening in Florence so I did not have much to compare it to. I enjoyed a lovely meal in their small court yard. The house Chianti was delicious and matched the steak perfectly. I was alone and the waiter helped me order well for just myself and even encouraged me find the right pieces of seared fatty meat. Now that I've been here a few days I can only think about how good that steak was. Seared to perfection crispy on the edges with seared tenderness along the bone. read more

We went to La Gratella for our anniversary, and it was fabulous. I will say, we had a hard time locating the restaurant, it's on the southside of the street and the first time we walked right past it. We had antipasti, and then a mix of first and second plates, followed by dessert. The Steak Florentine was delightful, and large enough that two of us split it, with enough for three others to enjoy it as well. The pasta dishes were great. The staff was super friendly, and while we speak a little Italian, they were very accommodating and conversed in English with us. The meal couldn't have been better, and the service was great, very high for Italian standards. read more

We found this place in a slight drizzle to avoid the rain. We wanted antipasto and wine, but stayed for dinner. Cozy atmosphere as we were seated in the middle of the long building. The caprese was very good. We misordered our wine, but enjoyed it anyway. My wife wanted a larger mixed salad. The servers speak english, but I must have misordered the salad. We received a larger caprese, but with a very good prociutto crudo (dried ham). Still enjoying watching the two men carving a huge piece of Tuscan style steak, we ordered pasta and more wine. The pasta arrived. We enjoyed it... without the wine. Our server forgot. No worries, we shared a glass and departed. This is a very good choice for an evening meal with a lot of local patrons versus the touristy places closer to the Piazza. read more

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Was referred to this restaurant by our concierge. The advice was to only order the steak and nothing else. Boy was it worth it. Their florentine steak was excellent and traditional. Service was top notch read more

I was referred there by my hotel staff. I had a very delicious roasted onion side dish and veal with porcini mushroom sauce. The restaurant is clean and quiet. It doesn't appear very touristy, saw many locals eating there. read more