This was a stop while walking around taking in the sights. We shared a mixed Bruschetta antipasti. I did not love the duck liver pate, but the white beans were delicious. I had the ribollita and it was SO good. Nice flavors and texture. It was warming on a cold windy day. Service wasnt too great, but oh well read more

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Food good SERVICE terrible!! Waiters angry & rude!! Ruined our dinner. If you don't mind, the food is worthwhile. read more

Such amazing flavors. Fell in love with this place, it's food and its workers. Come by here if ever in Florence. read more

Trattoria Ponte Vecchio - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

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We stayed at a hotel right down the street and while walking around this afternoon I saw this place. My wife and I don't eat any meat or dairy, so it's not easy finding options. I thought it might be a good place to go. The waiter was super accommodating. I ended up getting the plain gnocchi, with the cannolini bean side dish on top. Wow! I know it's not a dish on the menu? But it should be! The gnocchi are super light and pillowy. The beans were unbelievably tasty and together they made an awesome new dish. My wife did the same with the with the gnocchi and grilled vegetables. My sun had muscles and my daughter had a mushroom and pasta dish. Great staff and awesome food! read more

Trattoria Ponte Vecchio - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

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I'm not sure how we ended up at this restaurant, but it was a nice choice. We were skeptical as it was right smack in the touristy area. The wait staff was attentive and helped us choose several dishes. The place was a reasonable size with hand sketch Italian landscapes on the walls. This was beautiful. The food was really tasty. They are known for their meat options. The goal was to try something that we hadn't so far. The standout dish was the Ribollita. Our waiter stated that either people loved it or hate it....well we loved it! The house wine was actually pretty good. Nice evening meal. Don't shy away from this location because it is in the tourist area. Worth a visit. read more

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An amazing restaurant that you would think is a tourist place but it isn't at all. Really lovely pizzas and pasta. I had the vegetarian pizza and it was fabulous the mushroom tagliateli was perfectly al dente. Bruschetta was flavorful with perfect bread. Service was quick and professional. A treasure of a place. read more

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Ok I have no idea who says that this place is "amazing" and that they have "great food." Because it is a total lie! But then the hint should have been that those who gave glowing reviews are those who have only reviewed one or two places. That's a hint that they aren't real reviewers. But back to the restaurant. The service was decent. Our server was nice and helpful and attentive during our meal. They had a wide selection of Italian dishes to choose from. Our appetizer of mozzarella and thin sliced ham was decent. But the main dishes were disappointing. We opted for the Florentine steak and lasagna. Both dishes lacked any flavor! The steak was undercooked (we wanted medium it came out medium rare) and was not tender or tasty. The lasagna was bland lacking any taste. Not a good way to end our trip to Florence. If you want good food while visiting Florence, this place isn't it. Go spend your money somewhere else. Trust me! read more

Had a wonderful dinner here. Right next to Rialto bridge. Minestrone soup and lasagna was great. House wine and great service. The real deal. read more

Trattoria Ponte Vecchio - Smoked salmon - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

Food is really good!!! Loved the risoto,home made Italian food... very authentic!! Will come back for more!!

It is a no frills restaurant that offers authentic Tuscano cuisine that is located right by Ponte Vecchio. The portion of the dishes here are large and tasted good. The owner is very friendly and our family enjoyed dining here. L read more

Trattoria Ponte Vecchio - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

I normally steer clear of restaurants that are close to tourist attractions, but my Airbnb is right next door so I stopped by and read the menu. The waiters out front were convivial enough so I looked up their Yelp reviews. Not a lot here, but good enough to take the chance. I ordered the Chianina Tenderloin with Gorgonzola cheese brandy and walnut sauce and a side of potatoes. The first steak the brought me was hard to cut into so I brought that to my waiter's attention and he immediately took it back and ordered a new one for me, and it was PERFECTION! I highly recommend this restaurant and will be back again! read more

We only went specifically for the pear ravioli (I've had better, but it was good). Located in a very touristy area so it doesn't feel as authentic cuisine. read more

Trattoria Ponte Vecchio - fresh truffles over pear and cheese ravioli - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

We made a reservation ahead of time and came here mostly to try the t bone steak. I should've only ordered the steak and some sides but I think we were too hungry and ordered a full meal, which I would not recommend. We started with the caprese salad and Tuscan tomato soup. The salad was fresh and good. The tomato soup was personally not up my alley. It was a little too chunky and not soupy enough for me. Flavor was very light and slightly bland. The soup was better when I paired it with bread seasoned with oil and vinegar. Next we had the ragu and mushroom pasta. Both were not bad and the pasta itself was yummy, neither were mind blowing. Mushroom pasta was buttery but the mushroom were a little too rubbery and slimey for my taste. The minimum weight for the Florentine steak here is 1.2kg. It was a little over cooked in our opinion but still tender with good flavor. We seasoned it with a little pepper, olive oil and salt. Overall, we felt like the meal was fine but wouldn't come back again/recommend to others to make time for. read more

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Amazing service and food. Great time for a family first experience. The utmost in care.

I've traveled to Florence many times, and must say that the city has some of the best food I've ever tried. I also have to say that Trattoria Ponte Vecchio is far superior to many of the restaurants I've visited while here. I'm currently in Florence for about five weeks taking an Italian course and in that time I must have visited Salvatore and his lovely staff at least 5 times. My favorite dishes are the fiochi and the lasagna. Also, I consider myself to be a tiramisu connoisseur, and they've got the best one I've had so far. If you're in Florence, do NOT miss this culinary experience. Not only will you leave with a happy belly, but you'll be made to feel like part of the family. read more

Trattoria Ponte Vecchio - My favorite Florentine! Do not miss having a meal at Trattoria Ponte Vecchio! - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

Total tourist trap. The seafood was not fresh, might actually be bad. The mussels actually had a weird smell and taste. My pici pasta was not al dente, it was undercooked. Save yourself money and time and go further away from the Uffizi gallery area for food. read more

I ate here last night. I ordered the traditional ribeye and was sick all night I do not recommend eating here read more

Trattoria Ponte Vecchio - I ate the traditional rib eye and was sick all night - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

Staff was condescending and rude. The service was passively hostile and apathetic. The food was subpar. Will not be coming back.

I ordered the Peposo alla chiantigiana (beef stew chianti style) and it was truly one of the best dishes I've ever had in Italy. So many places around Florence mass produce food for tourists without thinking of the flavor or the experience. This place despite being in a tourist area next to the Ponte Vecchio actually cares about the food they make. This was truly amazing. The slow cooking of the beef was perfect. The sauce was perfect. I was sad when I was finished despite being full. The owner is very nice and inviting. If I lived in Florence, I would come back 100 times for this dish. I tried some of my girlfriend's dish, the pappardelle alla ragu with wild boar. It was also amazing. Will definitely be my first choice in the future if I come back to Firenze. read more

The cheese and pear pasta is the best pasta I think I have ever had, it combines sweet and savory flavors that are different from your typical pasta experience. I also had the Steak for 2, which is also wonderful and it is large, so be prepared. The owner and his staff and very nice and inviting, I would recommend this as a must eat if your in Firenze. read more

Trattoria Ponte Vecchio - Fiocchi Ripieni "Pecorino e Pete" alla Crema do Robiola e Tattufo - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

The food was fabulous, but the bread to start was stale and the service was slow for a restaurant that had few tables in use at the time. I had asked for a medium cook on my steak but it came out medium rare, which i didn't mind as it had such a great flavor. All in all it was worth the cost and we were glad to find somewhere so close to Ponte Vecchio with reasonable prices. read more

Loved the charm, but the food was mediocre; although the tagliatelle with pear & pecorino was a treat, the chicken breast was a letdown. Staff was professional, but inattentive. Nice chianti- read more

My friend's grandparents recommended this to us and it was the best recommendation anyone gave us for Florence. Salvatore is an amazing host and the meal he suggested was superb. Even after the restaurant was supposed to be closed, he seated two more hungry parties. By far, my favorite dish was the pasta filled with cheese and pear. I still drool just thinking about it. read more

Nice some very tasty dishes pear stuffed pasta roasted rabbit in dried plum sauce rather ordinary lasagna and a reasonable wine . Good safe place to eat with a great location. Nicely run definitely not a tourist rip-off. read more

Such a wonderful restaurant and lovely, friendly host. He showed us photos of his family and home. The food is also wonderful. We stopped for a late lunch on a hot day and it was cool and comfortable. Try the ravioli. read more

Very close to the Uffizi and Ponte Vecchio. Both food and service was good. My daughter had the siu mai like pasta stuffed w/ pear & cheese in a white sauce w/ truffle for 15E. It was delicious. I had the Beef roll w/ spinach and cheese, also good. Husband had the fettuccini w/ truffle which was kind of blah, but I think that the nature of that dish. We had the bruschetta appetizer recommended by the wait staff. We each a plate of 2 and we thought it was nice of them to split the appetizer for us. No, they charged 5 euros per plate. That was unexpected. We had the recommended tiramisu with orange for dessert. While it was not bad, it did not taste like tiramisu. It was creamier but could not taste the ladyfingers. All in all, a good meal, probably the best we had in Florence. read more

Probably the best rabbit I have eat in my life! Food is amazing. The Ossa by I and the filler mignon with Brunello sauce was to die for. Probably we will come back before we leave. Price is very cheap for the excellent quality of the food. read more

Amazing dining experience in Florence. This family run restaurant has classic Tuscan dishes. We had pillowy soft gnocchi with fresh walnuts and the tastiest fillet ever. The meat cut with a butter knife! Service was prompt and friendly. Would highly recommend. read more

We had dinner here on our last night in Florence. Absolutely one of the best dining experiences we have ever had. The food was amazing. The owner was so kind to me and my husband. He made us feel so welcomed, like he had met us before. I highly recommend adding this restaurant to your list. read more

We tried a number of highly rated restaurants at lunchtime without reservations and had no luck. Stumbling upon Trattoria Ponte Vecchio was wonderful luck. The cheese and pear pasta is as good as the reviews say (but not a light dish), the hospitality is lovely and - bonus - it's air conditioned. The service was attentive but not overbearing, the pace of the meal was leisurely without being slow and everything from antipasto to dolce was delicious. We had a very happy family lunch and emerged much revived. A great spot! read more

Was worried about falling into a tourist trap in Florence, but were happy to find this fantastic restaurant. Great value in a family run establishment. All the pasta is made in house and you can taste the difference. The servers were charming and happy to give meal advice. This is our new "go to" in Florence. Great food, fair prices, in a family atmosphere. Recommend the pear pasta and florentine steak. read more

Good location by the Ponte Vecchio and Arno River. The mixed seafood spaghetti was a great dish, but the rest of the meal was just okay. Service was also a bit slow. read more

Fabulous meals, vegetarian friendly, wonderful wine list. Simple, beautiful, fairly priced, beautifully situated, it's impossible to make a wrong choice. read more

We were pleased with the quality of food and presentation. The atmosphere was just OK and the waitress was not as helpful as we she could have been. Had to ask for a wine menu. They willingly split the multiple dishes we ordered. The pasta with cheese and pear was superb as was the stewed wild boar. Dessert so so. read more

Salvatore was a superb host with on point suggestions for food and wine. The pear and white truffle pasta was amazing, as was the pumpkin flan and peposo. For us it was a great, convivial dining experience... unexpected for a establishment at the epicenter of a tourist area. read more

Our family was treated very well by the owner. He started our meal with the best bruschetta and a delicious creamy zucchini dish. Next was ravioli in a red meat sauce and agnalotti with a white sauce. The rabbit was the entree and it was fantastic. The restaurant sits right on the river and has a good view. Great place to go after a busy day. read more

Second time here, came back due to having such a nice dinner here before last time in Florence. They did not disappoint. Had the fresh pasta stuffed with cheese and pear and I have to agree with another post, it was the best pasta I've ever had! Great florentine steak as well. Family run and they obviously take pride in their food. read more

The location steps from the Uffizi gallery & the Ponte Vecchio aid this little gem. We stopped in for lunch and enjoyed the atmosphere. It is very nice. the linen table runners and the wood paneling lent it a formal feeling, however, we were made welcome right away and it felt like home. I ordered the Chef's risotto with mushroom. It was Prepared just right. My salad was fresh and their balsamic was "delish". The bruschetta was very good as well and presented with the veg arranged up to represent the Italian flag. I wish I had thought to take a photo. Our server was efficient, friendly and like all over Florence multi lingual. I give this 4 stars for good food, good location, cleanliness and good staff. Enjoy. read more

This place was recommended by a friend who went to culinary school in Firenze. Not sure why it's only 4 stars and why there were so few people here! Everything was excellent. The mood of the restaurant, the music, the wine menu, and of course the food! I would say Ponte Vecchio incorporates both Tuscan and Italy by probably more of an Italian restaurant. The service was excellent as well. I highly recommend this restaurant for lunch or dinner! read more

The tortellini stuffed with cheese and pears was exceptional, possibly one of the best dishes that I have tasted in a restaurant in Florence. The risotto was very good. Very good wine selection. Would gladly visit again in a future trip to Florence. read more