Wow, this place is amazing. Our waiter was very friendly and he was super hilarious. He made jokes…read moreand it enlightened the room. He provided us with excellent service. We ordered the 2.6 lb dry aged Florentine steak and gnocchi. The Florentine steak is a must try steak here. It was very juicy, tender, and it was bursting with flavor. The meat was nice and chewy. The steak was gigantic and it is bigger than my head. They first bring out the raw steak and weight it in front of you. The steak is enough to share for three people. The gnocchi was also very delicious. It was cheesy and rich. It was also in a way creamy and the cheese just melted in your mouth. One of the best things I've ever put in my mouth and eaten. The cheesecake is very famous in this restaurant. We tried it and understand why. The cheesecake was super creamy and soft. I had a great time and experience here. Definitely will be back sometime soon hopefully. This is a place I highly recommend to everyone. Come and try it out for yourselves.

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.

friendlist service we have had in italy so far. both pastas…read morehad great noodle texture papperdelle with duck ragu was good, usually dont love duck but this sauce was nice pacherri with zucchini flowers and saffron was unique. light flavor.

Hole in the wall place with a ton of charm! You 100% need a res to be seated, they had to turn down…read morewalk-ins. The zucchini salad was underwhelming but my pasta with saffron and zucchini flowers was actually to die for. I kept saying "wow". Lamb chops were pretty good, a bit too fatty for my liking but the few and far between non-fatty parts were fantastic.

Excellent food and authentic Italian experience. Don't be fooled by the English subtitles for the…read moremenu items the place is not a tourist trap.

We had a lovely dinner at Trattoria Giovanni. We loved how cozy, spacious, and genuinely local it…read morefelt, like eating at your grandma's house. It's close enough to the lively, bustling part of Firenze to feel connected, yet just far enough to escape the city's never-ending wave of tourists. The service was incredible, and the owner (I'm pretty sure it was the owner?) brought so much energy that he single-handedly turned the whole place into an eclectic little spot during the "rush hour" of the evening. The menu was solid, if a bit "generic" at times. While everything we ordered was delicious, nothing at Trattoria Giovanni felt like a dish you couldn't find elsewhere... and honestly, that's perfectly fine! It was traditional, comforting, and exactly what we were craving. The plate of cured meats and cheese was phenomenal, a great start to the meal. The pastas were really good as well, though one of the meat dishes had a slightly off texture, with the chunks of meat a bit overcooked. All in all, we loved our meal and would definitely recommend this spot if you're in Florence.

This is a Michelin 2 star restaurant and it delivers. Excellent food and service. This post would…read morebe too long for me to write all about it. You just need to try it for yourself!

After binge-watching Anthony Bourdain for days before our trip to Italy, my hubby's homeland, we…read moredecided San Domenico was a must. The raviolo, the orange egg yolk oozing out onto the fine china amid truffles and joy made my mouth water with a voracious hunger that I could not explain. I knew I had to have it. Now that I have, I'm sick with longing. Dreaming about it nightly as I envision walking through sleepy Imola and into the Garden of Eden that is this ristorante. The service, a performance art of elegance and reverence. The food, will make you fall in love again even after a shitty year like 2016. The atmosphere, nostalgia for things you never knew you missed. Go to this restaurant. Go with all your heart. Bypass tourist kitsch and have a timeless piece of Italian soul food that will remain in your foodie psyche forever.

Real good bisteca my favorite place to have nice steak in Florence . I have a recommending this…read moreplace.

The steak was excellent, but the tiramisu was on another level -- absolutely bellissimoread more

Ask for Julio if you don't speak English. Excellent food and service. In door and out door seatingread more

A little outside the city of Florence, you'll find this corner place standing in front of the…read moreriver, surrounded by the beautiful fields of Tuscany. Very popular among the riders who stop here during their country trips, it offers a local variety of meat dishes and homemade pasta specialties such as potato tortelli with wild boar or duck sauce, Florentine steak and homemade juicy cakes. Try their homebrew vodka after your espresso coffee. Remember to bring some cash, it's quite pricey!

Love love this location of this popular chain charcuteria. I could eat only here for the 8 days…read morethat we were in Bologna. One night we even popped back in for cocktails and simply enjoyed watching all the groups of locals having such a good time. The one in Navigli or Brera Milan were not as fun looking, this one is situated on a corner that juts out and has lovely outdoor seating. They have these signature little wood boxes to sit on and gigantic boards of meats & cheeses...fun fun.

First bite in Bologna 2026. Single meat board with Schiacciata and a local amber ale.read more

Gracious service with delicious food! We loved the Florentine steak with potatoes and the fried…read morebread was as good as the previous reviews claimed. We enjoyed the chocolate cake and tiramisu for dessert. Would love to return if we are ever in Florence again!

My husband and i loved this place so much that we went twice during our stay in Florence! We would…read morehave gone more often if we had longer! They start you off with fried bread--- out of this world so good. I got the homemade pasta bolognese both times because it had such a comforting made by a Nonna taste to it. Perfection. The lemon cake was one of the specials for dessert--- best cake we have ever had. The crème brûlée was also the best I've ever had- I'm usually not a fan but it was amazing. The tiramisu was great, the other 2 desserts were better. We also loved the people working there. I wish we could take this restaurant home with us!

This is a very small restaurant with only 8 -10 tables…read more We had made a reservation months in advance and there was a mix up but they made it happen and got us a seat. We are so very thankful. The mean was amazing. We started with the artichoke appetizer. I had the special pumpkin tortellini My MIL had veal with battered vegetables My FIL had beef braised beef My spouse had pork shank with carrots and potatoes. It was amazing and the owners were so friendly and accommodating. Book well in advance because it's small and popular. But go!!

Trattoria La Rustica Trattoria Rustica is one the more…read moredifficult reservations to get in Ravenna. The restaurant has a small seating area nd is known for their wonderful comfort food evening meals. We were lucky to get an early seating. We each had two courses. I had the Taglatelle Porcini followed by the Filetto Maiale Sangiovese Scalog, my wife started with the Gnocchi Gorgonzola followed by the Spiedone Rustico. All the dishes we excellent. Clearly Trattoria La Rustica was one of our favorite meals during our stay in Italy.