I've never had Chinese in Italy and Rosticceria Cinese Grande Ricco was very close to where we were…read morestaying. So I felt compelled to diligence the place. Ill echo what some other reviewers have said: It tastes like US food court food. So if I was reviewing this in SF, it would get a solid 1-star. But it gets an extra star because my expectations for Firenze in the Chinese food department are lower. And it gets an extra star because it is cheap. I ordered 3 items to-go: shumai which was ok but a bit gummy, a vegetarian steamed dumpling which was good, and a shrimp toast which was decent (Im not sure why I ordered it. Maybe the description as crostini gamerti sounded interesting). So if you want cheap, 'Americanized' Chinese, it is an OK place.

After 7 days stay in Italy, we had found a local Chinese restaurant nearby our hotel. It was a…read morehidden jewel. The place is small but it do have lot of selection of Chinese dishes. If you are tired of eating pizzas or pastas, you could try them out.

We'd heard Al Antico Vinaio could have a long line, but we got lucky and only waited about five…read moreminutes. The place was busy and lively, but the setup worked well, with separate areas for sit-down and takeout. Service was quick, too. I ordered the La Paradiso and really enjoyed it. Connor got the L'Inferno and loved his as well. A great sandwich stop in Bologna!

Food - I had the Paradiso and ended up removing a slice of the bread because the bread tasted stale…read moreand not fresh. It was very difficult to bite into and ruined the sandwich. Also, the sandwich lacked flavor. I thought there would be great flavor from the combination of ingredients but only the taste of mortadella was present. Service - Horrible! The staff all appeared unhappy. Also, they were very dismissive and unfriendly to many customers. I observed a few customers ask light questions, and the staff either ignored the customer or reluctantly answered in a snide manner. Atmosphere - Very overhyped. Lots of crowds because of social media but the demeanor of the employees created an atmosphere of entitlement by the staff and additional disappointment after eating the underwhelming sandwich. Overall - There are many sandwich shops in Florence with much better food and friendly, warm staff. Do not go to All'Antico Vinaio!

This place is one of the best pizza places we found. It's…read moresmall and off the path but very close to the Uffizi. The day we went it was the day of the marathon, most of the streets were blocked off and getting around was a bit difficult, fortunately that's how we found this place. It's very simple, go to the counter order your pizza, grab a beer from fridge by then your pizza is done. The crust is not thick but not too thin, just right. The cheese and meats are fresh. All in all one of the best pizzas we had while in Florence. BTW the owner Luccino (he makes the pizzas) is so friendly and welcoming. Must try this place.

Great pizza spot, tucked in a quiet side street near the Uffizi Gallery. I was looking for a quick…read moretake out spot for lunch and this place came up on my Yelp search. No table service here, you order up front and wait at your table for your food to be ready. Great menu selection to choose from. I ordered the regular sized pizza topped with tomato, mozzarella, spicy calabrese salame, and mushrooms. The crust was thin and perfectly crisp. The pizza was fresh and still steaming hot when I brought it back to my hotel which was a 5 minute walk away. The pizza took about 5 minutes to make so if you're in a hurry or hangry, this place is fantastic for a quickly prepared meal.

In the mood for greasy and fried? This is your place! Holland Chips has all sorts of fried goodness…read morebut I only went for have the chips (fries). They come in small, medium and large and the portions are incredibly generous, especially for the price. You can choose a variety of sauces to top your fries but watch out, they really lay it on thick. If you've been strolling around Florence all day like I have and jonesing for something deep fried, make a stop here and embrace your inner fatty patty! You deserve it.

Only burger I had in Florence, but it was absolutely amazing. I was really craving red meat after…read moreeating so much pasta and pizza so this was the perfect meal! They also had fair prices for their wine €4.50 per glass.

Ever since I've arrived to Italy I've been a bit disappointed with how they go about their meat. I…read moregot tired of pasta, lasagna, pizza and other common Italian foods. But this place fired on all cylinders. The food especially the fries were amazing!!! The ambiance of the restaurant is warm and very cozy. I am so glad and happy to have found this "hidden" gem. I'm most definitely coming back to this restaurant and if I were to live here I would be a regular customer at this establishment.

I love visiting International McDonalds as the different items offered can be really interesting…read more The nice thing is you can order in multiple languages and the service counter is pretty accessible. However, if you have a basic understanding of ordering/pick up in Italian it definitely makes a difference. Very smooth and user friendly ordering system. Just respect whatever Security says to you as it is a very high traffic location since it's near the train station. If you see a spot to sit, definitely grab it right away as the tables do fill up quite quickly.

No difference between a McDonald from the USA with this McDonald in Italy. Setup and offering felt…read morethe same...

We'd just arrived in Florence by train from Rome. Nobody in the family could agree on what to eat…read more This place has something for everyone. We sat outside and had a lovely lunch. The service was friendly.

Amazing food, amazing service, owners don't speak much English but... you're in Italy? Maybe learn…read morea little Italian and communicate in their language. Had this about a million times when I lived in Florence and the owners are incredibly kind people.

My FAVORITE meals in Florence were in this restaurant! I've been continuously underwhelmed with our…read moremeals in the city. I found this place by recommendations on tripadvisor and people were NOT kidding when they suggested that tourists visit this place! I'm a huge fan of Greek food and this is by far the best food I've ever had. I ordered the gyro with chicken and it is simply divine. The pita is grilled to a crisp and I've never had anything like it!! This place also has the best french fries I've had in Florence! It's so, so, good and a deliciousness you need to taste before you leave! The service here is great! You'll find some of the chefs conversational and humorous. This place is a must, no kidding!!!

Was looking for a change-of-pace from consecutive days of Italian cuisine. Had a sneaking…read moresuspicion that Greek food might be better in Italy than it is in the States, and I was spot on. Super nice staff greeted us when we walked in, and the interior looks small but inviting. We ended up ordering carryout (or, "takeaway," as they say here), and the food was a pleasant surprise. The Greek salad doesn't have lettuce, but the tomatoes, feta, capers, olives, onions, etc. are very fresh and delicious. The tsatsiki is creamy and tart, and is a a excellent complement to the Greek chicken souvlaki. And...the souvlaki is so flavorful and so fresh, that it was a unanimous hit. If you are in the mood for something other than pasta, give this place a try!

I love the simplicity of Fratellini - all of their Florentine sandwiches are classic, simple and…read morecrafted with high-quality ingredients. We came back to Fratellini a couple times during our trip to try different sandwiches, and every sandwich we tried was fresh and flavorful. Service was quick, and there was no line. They do offer alcoholic beverages, but their sandwiches are the star of the show!

November 9, 2024 2:30PM…read more It does appear they have two stalls on the same street that you can order from. One side seemed to have more alcohol on display and the side I was on was more sandwich focused, but I'm pretty sure you can order the same things from both windows. Initially I was going to get the 21 - Fresh Sausage and Eggplant because I'm an eggplant lover... the lady at the counter was kind enough to let me know that the fresh sausage is actually rare, uncooked sausage and gave me a small piece to try. I was getting ready to get on a train that day and didn't want something that might not sit well with me, so I moved on to number 27 spicy salami and cream cheese. My partner got the number 1, ham, cream cheese and rocket salad. Both are very good sized and oh so delicious. The line moved quickly, so many options for decision paralysis. This is the place for schiacciate Florentine as recommended from friends who used to live here. Definitely would recommend to study up their menu before coming so it's easier to pick what you want. This is more of a stall and you grab and go, we stood around the sidewalk and inhaled our sandwiches. Watch out for the pigeons getting ready to take your crumbs too, you can see them on the ledge of the building getting ready to attack. A must visit for Florence.