One of the best dining experiences of my life. From pasta to the meat to the dessert--all done with perfection.

One of the best meals I've ever had in my life. Not exaggerating. Family kitchen with cozy atmosphere and very fun vibes. Call ahead for reservation. It is worth the wait. read more

I read a review that said this is the pasta you dream about when your back at work sitting at your computer. Two years later, I'm still dreaming of this night. Best food. Best staff. Best time with my family. A highlight of my entire trip. Book here, show up - wait in line. It's incredible. read more

The space is tiny, but the flavors are big. A local recommended this place to me, and if the locals go there, you know it's good. Everything we ate was fantastic and the staff took care of us the entire time we were there. Make sure you get a reservation because the availability for walk ins is few and far between. read more

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The single best meal we had in Florence! Highly recommend. Amazing food and you can tell the staff loves it here.

Lovely intimate spot with delicious fare and great service. Very authentic! We noticed there were a lot of regulars here who love the place. read more

Vini e Vecchi Sapori - Beef stew - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

It is a great place for locals in Florence For lunch and dinner must make reservations read more

The food is wonderful. The ambience is Just as expected in a popular restaurant in Florence, very quaint, and the wait staff are delightful and speak English. Be warned it is very small and can get crowded read more

This is the Italian restaurant that lives in rent free in your dreams after a 2-week vacation in Italy. The place that you day dream about on your first day back at work battling a crippling depression, thinking about going back and about what could be. Vini e Vecchi has the feeling of being in the home of a big Italian family. All the servers are laughing and cracking smiles while selling you on which wine you should get and why. I am the EASIEST sell on Chianti. All the wine is local to the region, just like the vibes. I don't know what that means but it felt good coming off my keyboard so I'm leaving it ahaha. This is also one of the confirmed places Anthony Bourdain ate/filmed at for unreleased episode of Parts Unknown that took place in Florence. Everything about that man fascinates me so I had to visit. I was sat at the same table as a French couple, as they do community seating. I honestly loved it since I am galivanting solo, so I chatted with them for a bit but then let them get back to enjoying their date. The menus are all hand written day of which adds to the authentic, home-style feel. The MVP of the meal was the Pappardelle with duck sauce. I was blown away by the texture of the noodles. If fresh had a taste, it would be these noodles. I also had to get the Florentine Tripe, as this is the place Bourdain tweeted about when referencing how much he loved Tripe. It was my 2nd time trying Tripe, and I've settled on the conclusion that it just isn't for me. It's something with the texture I can't get past, but that's 100% a me problem. A top 3 restaurant in Firenze for me, and not overrun with tourists. Yet. Oh also make a res if you can it gets packed. read more

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Had an incredible time at Vini e Vecchi! Welcomed with a glass of Prosecco while we waited for our table. Such a fun vibe, service was super welcoming, the music was on point and the food was absolutely delicious. Will definitely go back next time we're in Florence. read more

Vini e Vecchi Sapori - Menu 23/08/2024 - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

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This was our favorite restaurant throughout our Italian honeymoon! The vibe was great! You have to go in person for a reservation and there aren't many tables but it's so worth it! The food was incredible and the service was warm and welcoming. Not to mention a great location for lunch near all the landmarks! read more

Amazing service, ambience, music, and food. Very friendly towards Americans! The pasta and dessert were delicious.

Not just the best pasta, but the best food my wife and I have eaten in our 6 days so far in Italy. Plan ahead and make reservations - part of the charm is the quaint size but that means limited seating. Order local wines - plenty to choose from - never hurts to ask the servers what's best for what you're ordering. Service was friendly and attentive enough but also gave you your space. On a future trip, id make this a place to stop in Florence and a place I'd recommend to friends read more

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Service and food was impeccable! Even though I had no reservation, they found a small table in corner. I had the picci in meat ragu (excellent) and flat beans! read more

Came after reading many great reviews... the staff very friendly they did know spanish and english. As soon as you come they being bread, to be eaten with the olive oil you have at the table with salt and pepper. Would come back and 100% recommended read more

Vini e Vecchi Sapori - Duck Pappardelle, delish!! Yum - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

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Call to make a res!! The food was incredible. It's absolutely worth it, close to the main tourist spots of Florence but feels like the perfect hole in the wall Italian spot. read more

This is one of the best dinners we had while in Italy. I ordered the rabbit and they were so accommodating with our large group. Everyone raved about their food. Every time we are in Italy, we will make sure to eat here. You won't be disappointed. read more

Vini e Vecchi Sapori - Our entire group - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

Everything was amazing. The food was delicious. We tried three of their pastas. Wish we were here another day so we could go back. read more

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If you come to Florence, DO NOT PASS THIS PLACE UP!!! The food absolutely amazing. The staff is always happy to see you. We just happened upon this place and came two nights in a row. This is not a tourist trap but a real Italian restaurant. If you come for dinner, you will need a reservation. read more

Vini e Vecchi Sapori - The filet with green pepper sauce. Incredible! - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

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We stumbled upon Vini e Vecchi Sapori on our first night in Florence. It got my attention from not only the crowd of people inside, but the smell wafting from the kitchen. On a whim, we decided to ask for a table. I'm so glad we did !! I got possibly the best pasta i've ever had in Italy. Long story short, you should 100% go here. But to not spare any details, here is why. Food: We ordered the truffle pasta and the zucchini blossom pasta. The truffle pasta was creamy, perfectly al dente, and loaded with shaved truffle. The proportions are generous ( but not overbearing ). The zucchini blossom pasta was probably my favorite. It was creamy, savory, rich, and flavorful. Bread was provided at the table which we used to sop up the extra sauce from our dishes. Otherwise, a high quality olive oil is provided that goes great with the bread. Price: My dish was 16 euros which felt completely reasonable for its size and quality. Generally the pasta was within 12-16 euros. The meat courses were a bit more expensive but nothing exceeded 22 euros. Atmosphere: This place was crowded but we still didn't have to wait for a table. The walls are lined with pictures and artwork which make for a homey vibe. The dining area is well lit, but not too bright. The tables are close together but we had plenty of room to dine freely. The staff are all incredibly friendly ( even to us tourists ). They accomodated our language difference and even entertained our attempts at speaking Italian. Overall, this place is a real gem. With a new menu daily and a flood of people from all over the world, it's an exciting and delicious dining experience. If you are visiting Florence, or if you live here and haven't come across this place, I highly recommend Vini e Vecchi Sapori! read more

Vini e Vecchi Sapori - Black Truffle Pasta - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

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FAVORITE MEAL IN FLORENCE HERE. I was recovering from food poisoning from another country, but I didn't want to pass up any chances to eat my true Italian pastas...so I forced myself to eat...lets just say, great decisions made that day. I just can't get their duck ragu pappardelle out of my head now!!! The restaurant is in a small, unassuming alley with about 8-10 small tables total. Pretty cramped inside. We waited for about 20 ish minutes outside while other diners finished their meals. Anyway, we ordered the duck ragu pappardelle as well as the artichoke fettuccine. The pappardelle was sooo flavorful and had the perfect amount of chewiness. The artichoke pasta was also very refreshing in a unique way. I was surprised it would taste so delicious! Pricing was also super decent. Totally recommend! read more

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Everything Janice S said and more. The vibe of the place felt authentic and loving. It was a joyful staff and the joy and love extended to the food. Simply the best ricotta and spinach ravioli in "pink sauce" I've ever had and best dish in my entire 8 trips to Italy. I also had the "kfc" fried chicken (joke from owner) with fried zucchini flowers. Everything we had was delicious. Definitely not a tourist trap even with the spin on the kfc." Ambience was fantastic, service fantastic, they were also authentically welcoming. Thank goodness this owner, staff and restaurant create beautiful memories for the visitors. I had no idea when I booked it was so solid and amazing. read more

We waited outside for 20 minutes just to check in. We had reservations we made on their website and when we finally talked to someone, the guy rudely told us those don't count and they only take reservations via phone. He also said he doesn't have a website for his restaurant. read more

Our favorite restaurant in Florence. Great food, intimate but bustling room and charming staff! Reservations a must

We decided to come here after searching #florencefood on Instagram and came upon the photos of the duck pappardelle that looked amazing. They open at 7:30pm and usually all the tables are booked prior to opening as the restaurant is on the smaller side. You can usually get a seat for 9pm. We went around opening and made an in person reservation for the following night. It was very easy to do. The wine selection was great. We each had 3 very good glasses of Chianti for about 4 euros/glass. We shared the burrata, which was very fresh. I ended up getting the duck pappardelle that tasted even better than the photos looked. My friend got the ravioli, which she believed was the best pasta she had all of Italy, taking the place of the Gnocchi from Etabli in Rome. We also split the fried artichoke and chicken entree. It was salty, crispy and just right!!! Even though we were so full, we decided to check out the raspberry tiramisu, which was on the creamier side! Our bill including 6 glasses of wine, 1 appetizer, 2 pasta entrees, 1 other entree and 1 dessert was around 88 euros. We still can't believe it was 44 euros per person. I've paid 90 dollars per person for way less food and drinks at italian restaurants in NYC. I would definitely come back the next time I'm in Florence and will recommend this to all my friends and family. read more

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I tried to come here thrice before there was a table available! It was worth the wait. No frills, just delicious amazing food, wine, service. My husband and I still talk about the lunch we had in Firenze, we can't wait to come back!!!! read more

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After waiting for a large amount of time to have a waiter even come and check us in for our reservation, we finally got seated. The service was really mean to us and ruined our experience. The food isn't worth dealing with the disrespectful wait staff. read more

Love this place the service is good and friendly , reservation if you don't like to wait read more

Vini e Vecchi Sapori - dinner of the heart Florence - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

The best meal we had in Florence. The duck pasta was the best I ever had. The veal Osso Buco was also outstanding. The service is what makes this restaurant stand out over all other. They look like they enjoy what they're doing and they make your dinner fun. Just be prepared to sit with other people if you have a small party. read more

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My wife and I recently visited Vini e Vecchi for dinner on a recent trip to Florence. The food was phenomenal! We started with the Butter & Anchovies appetizer. Lightly toasted crostini were paired with creamy butter and super flavorful briny anchovies. This was an addictive combination. For our entrees we split two pastas: Pappardelle with Duck Sauce and Paccheri with Zucchini Flower & Saffron. The Pappardelle was savory and nicely al dente with rich fatty duck flavor and tender shredded meat. The Paccheri was creamy and light with a hint of zucchini. This was an addictive pasta dish. Finally for dessert we had the Raspberries Tiramisu: Creamy, lightly chocolaty with a nice raspberry flavor and moist cake mixed in. If you want to visit you need to make a reservation in advance. We had our hotel schedule a reservation about a month ahead. The restaurant was completely book and numerous people without reservations were turned away during our dinner. read more

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What a gem. Small, family owned, attention to detail in both food and service. Not rushed, authentic Florentine cuisine. If you want to go, get a reservation two weeks out. Big with the locals. read more

Food was amazing, ambience was 10/10. They played a hip hop/pop playlist that was favorite song after favorite song. The staff were polite and we could tell they were enjoy the night. Would absolutely recommend, and you must make reservations!!! read more

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A quaint little restaurant, a bit tightly packed, but well worth it. The pasta and veal ossobuco were both amazing. House red & white very good as well. read more

If you come to Florence, this is the one restaurant I would highly recommend. It was probably my favorite in this city by a long stretch. PROS - Duck pappardelle is fantastic, and absolutely worth recommending - Taglietelle with artichoke was quite good - Pricing is reasonable MIXED - Bread was okay - They seem to have a humorous take on foreigners - the menu has a section saying "No pizza, no cappucino, no ice, no aperol spritz" - Service seems to be a little mixed. It's not that they're rude, but they certainly aren't as friendly as other places might be. CONS - The restaurant can be a little small and tight on space - The door slams really annoyingly loud - Cover charge (2.5 EUR/person) read more

Bad service, The middle age waiter was really arrogant and did not seem to care about non Italian customers. The restaurant is small and stuffy. Food seem mediocre. Not worth a visit. read more

BEST RESTAURANT IN FLORENCE! We were starving and walked outside of our airbnb to find this hole in the wall. The duck pasta was one of the best pastas I have gotten in my life and the bruschetta was so refreshing. If you don't get the duck pasta you are passing up on a once in a life time opportunity. read more

This place is special. We just finished our 2.5 week trip through Italy and I'm coming back to write this review. Out of all of the places we ate, a lot of which were incredible (even Michelin), this was my favorite meal of the trip. The menu changes regularly but the burrata ravioli with the tomato sauce changed my pasta life. The two gentlemen in this photo were incredible people - remembering our names, joking with us throughout dinner, and creating good conversation. This place doesn't need my review to be successful but it was so wonderful that it won't soon be forgotten. We made a second reservation after finishing our first lunch and returned the following day. I miss this food! read more

Vini e Vecchi Sapori - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

Everything we had here is amazing. Strongly recommend making a reservation or you will most likely have to come back. We visited twice this week and the service/food is remarkable. This is now our favorite restaurant in Florence! read more

Vini e Vecchi Sapori - Pici with Meat sauce & Lamb chops with potatoes - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

This is the hardest place to find on Yelp. I'm not sure if they are in hiding or some other restaurant paid yelp to hide the results of the best restaurant in town. This review is old because I had to find this listing in Yelp. The food here is great. I will simply fawn over the fried squash blossoms. They were light and fantastic! I've had a lot of fried squash blossoms, in many different regions of the USA and they all fail compared to these. I would like one right now as a matter of fact. I see people talking about a wait, or the hours or the crowd and listen, the food is good. It's not a Cheesecake Factory, get over yourself and plan ahead people. Sure see the Duomo, but cut that short to hit this place when they open. It is worth it and there are churches all over the place. read more

Vini e Vecchi Sapori is outstanding. You must make reservations far in advance because of the restaurant's popularity. Everything from the service to the food was great. I recommend the pappardelle with duck sauce. read more

Vini e Vecchi Sapori - Pappardelle with duck sauce - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI