Amazing food and amazing service. Gemma is a gem. We are only in Florence for 4 days and are already planning a second meal here.

This place is a bit confusing because it definitely looks like an American diner while serving true Italian food. I must say that the mix between the two is pretty nice in the end: nice and relaxed atmosphere AND good food - though I will never get used to the gigantic screens with sports on it, even in Italy - it never gets cute. Besides those screens (which you may not even notice), the overall atmosphere is nice and cozy and I loved the place! Service was very friendly. The food was very good as well with the usual choice of primi and some meat dishes. We had two different dishes of pastas, both pretty good. For the folklore, pastas are homemade here and if you look sufficiently tourist-like, they will show it to you; it is an open kitchen on the right. My pastas were full of vegetables: good, good, good. As appetizers, we had Tuscan liver pate which was delicious (but greasy). And the prices are moderate so I highly recommend having a quick dinner here! read more

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A local Florentine recommended this Yellow Bar as one of his favorite restaurants and said don't let the name fool you It's as authentic as it gets. He was right, the food was fantastic! We weren't even that hungry but ended up having 3 pasta dishes between the 2 of us. The pasta is made in house and you can go take a look at it being made if interested. We had the paglia fieno because the next table ordered it and we had food envy. It was noodly pasta with ham and peas and so delicious it makes me want to cry just thinking about it. Trust me, you must get this dish. Also, I had the spicy spaghetti. The sauce was barely spicy but it was fresh and also a bit sweet & tangy from the freshness of the marinara base. Loved it. Sadly we discovered Yellow Bar on our last night in Florence. Had we known earlier, it would have been worth coming here a few times to try all the different dishes. WAH =( I guess I'll have to wait until my next trip to Florence. So take my advice, make the trek here. You can thank me later! read more

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This was hands down the best meal we had in Florence. The ravioli rose was absolutely incredible! The service was also superb, and it was very cool to go back and see where all the pasta was made fresh. This is a must visit! read more

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DELICIOUS! The portions are generous, some larger portions actually come in the pot - so delicious. This is a larger restaurant for Florence, but there will probably still be a wait. It is very popular. The food (and wine) are delicious! Definitely give this place a try when in the area!! read more

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Yellow Bar was an overall average experience that should've been forgettable... yet here I am, reviewing it on Yelp. The best thing about Yellow Bar is the memorable name that stands out from all the other "Ristorantes" and "Trattorias" on the streets. Since there were only two of us, we had to share an eight-person table with four Italians. The place seemed to be very crowded, and we were thankful to be seated so quickly. The service was slower than expected, and it was difficult to get the servers' attention (we were in a bit of a rush). To start us off, Yellow Bar's bread was quite tasteless and just not worth eating. We ordered a gnocchi and a funghi pizza. Unfortunately, this was one of the first pastas I got tired of before the end. The funghi pizza was average and a little on the greasy side. Nothing to shout about here, and the prices were decent for the quality. read more

Thank god Yelp lead me here! Best pasta we had in Italy! Actually came here 2 days in a row because we were so happy with it (= Haha. I expected restaurants in Italy to have only fresh pasta or at least the majority of dishes with fresh pasta, but this wasn't the case. Finally searched on Yelp and found this! You must come here if you are in Florence and want amazing pizza and pasta! They have so many fresh pasta choices! FOOD: Paglia e fieno (5 stars): This pink sauce is amazing! This pasta is just amazing. Pasta is cooked well, you can definitely tell it's fresh, and the ham is not overpowering at all. Get this!! Tagliolini panna e prosciutto (4 stars): Pasta is cooked well and the sauce is good! Best white sauce I have had, but I'm more of a pink sauce girl (= Margarita pizza (5 stars): Sauce is so good! Love the olive oil in top. Prosciutto e fungi pizza (5 stars): Liked the margarita a little more but this was still really good. Ask for bread and olive oil! Olive oil in Italy is just so good! Bread in Florence is pretty bland since they don't salt it, but the olive oil makes everything better. DRINK House white wine (4 stars): Good for a table wine! And hey wine is about the same price as water in Italy so why not! They have other wines like Chianti Classico of course which is always good (= SERVICE (5 stars) Come before 7PM and there's no wait. After 7 there's a small wait but it won't be too long. They are great with customer service. You can tell the owner really cares about his restaurant and the customer experience. If it's your first time he'll have you peak in the side room to watch them make the pasta! ATMOSPHERE (5 stars) Clean, pretty big for Italy. Open kitchen so you can watch them cook. Everyone was so friendly! I wish I lived in Florence so I could eat here every week! There were two of us and we shared two pastas and a pizza, and had no leftovers. Just order more than you think, you'll keep wanting more! read more

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Being that it was me and my boyfriend's first time in Florence, our Airbnb owner highly recommended Yellow Bar for the best homemade pasta, so of course this was our first restaurant here. The vibes are super casual, and you can get a liter of house wine for 12 Euros! Our host asked if this was our first time there, and that if we'd like we could walk over to the next room to see where/how they actually make the pasta by hand (we did this at the end of our meal and it was pretty cool to see it being done right in front of us). We started out with the Insulate Mediterranea, which includes tomatoes, olives, anchovies, onions and sheep cheese. I'll never forget the pieces of cheese that was in this salad. It was one of those cheeses you just can't stop eating, and had some crunchy texture to it. I had ordered the Paglio E Fieno (green + yellow noodles with ham, mushrooms, cream and tomato sauce) while my boyfriend ordered the Ravioli Burro E Salvia (ravioli with sage and butter). We both had our pastas in their Rose sauce, or what we Americans might know as Pink/Vodka sauce. The portions are HUGE (at least for the reg noodles, ravioli dishes usually come with 5-6), and we were absolutely blown away. The noodles were perfectly cooked (al dente, just the way we like it), and the sauce was a vodka sauce I still dream about to this day. Surely this restaurant was a highlight of our trip. We also got the Tiramisu (obv a must) and 2 cafe leches. Our bill came out to 50 Euros I believe, which for an unforgettable dinner, was worth it. This restaurant also seemed like it was great for big groups, and many others were ordering pizzas so I'm sure they are very good as well. Would definitely recommend to all if you're in Florence! read more

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Great place. I went with my 5 other American friends on a Sunday evening and got a table easily even though it was crowded. Had to wait 5 minutes tops. We got shown the kitchen where they make the noodles so it's all authentic! As a group we split the liter of red wine, 12 euros a liter I believe. Two of my friends got the carbonara and it was brought out still in the pan and very hot! We all enjoyed our meals but we all agreed that the carbonara was the best. read more

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Normally, I wouldn't choose a restaurant with an English name while in Italy, but my friend and I both agree that this was our best meal in Florence! When we walked in, we were craving pizza, but the hostess showed us the fresh pasta kitchen and we knew we had to try it out. We had Gnocchi Rosé (with tomato cream sauce) and pizza with mozzarella, zucchini, & eggplant. The pizza was perfect - best in my life, no exaggeration. For dessert we shared an affogato - chocolate gelato doused in an espresso shot. I can not recommend this place enough for a delicious and very reasonably priced Italian meal, and perfect location close to the Duomo, too! read more

Yellow Bar - The gnocchi was so good it almost didn't last until the picture :) - Pizza Near Me - Florence, FI

Great food and great service! Simon was very kind and fast. Amazing place highly recommend.

This was an incredible meal. Water, beer, bread and appetizer, fresh pasta made in-house, and a cappuccino, plus the service charge, all for about 30 euro. The service was really great and the food was incredible. Thanks to my hotel receptionist for the recommendation! Honestly I might go back before I leave. read more

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Large, family-friendly restaurant serving traditional Italian food. Pros: good food, awesome service, Cons: kinda touristy, not an authentic Italian atmosphere in some ways... Food: I asked the waitress for something light, and she delivered. I had an awesome plate of short noodles with veggies and pecorino cheese. The pasta was well cooked and had a nice bite to it. Now, this place is known for pizza, so would probably try that (if you haven't had pizza for lunch.) Atmosphere: Very warm and bustling with people. Casual and friendly. I felt there were a lot of tourists though, a personal con for me, but not for everyone. It isn't a small joint for locals. Value: Perhaps due to the fact that it's more touristy, the prices were a little higher than your average Italian ristorante, but not exorbitant at all. Good serving sizes too. Service: Probably my favorite part. Everyone was extremely helpful and friendly. read more

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We've only had dinner here a few times and it is pack with Italians most every time we visit. Love the fresh pasta and the pizza was good...I recommend the pasta over the pizza if you only visit once. Love the atmosphere...always busy, slightly chaotic to be seated (but all the great places are), louder restaurant but full of life, fantastic staff. Good place for larger groups, but get there earlier or much later (before 7:30 pm or after 9:30 pm). read more

Yellow Bar - Pasta sharing is a must! Paglia e fieno, gnocchi rosé, straccetti...yum! - Pizza Near Me - Florence, FI

My boyfriend and I came here on the suggestion of the pension owner where I was staying. This place was fairly easy to find, and there was a mixture of locals and tourists eating here. The guy who greeted us was quick to show us where the fresh pasta is made. We selected a seat in the back. It was a little warm back there but we wanted a large table. We ordered bruschetta to start. It wasn't really anything better than I have had before. For dinner I had the paglia e fieno which was amazing!! It has ham and mushrooms and a delicious sauce. The noodles were also perfectly cooked. I absolutely wish we had eaten here more than once. Prices are very reasonable. I definitely recommend this place! read more

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Our friend from the states recommended this place and he ate here every night when he was in Florence. Though it was delicious, he might he been a bit obsessed...lol We came here twice. Since it was our first day in florence we had to order the florentine steak (highly recommend sharing this beast) and two pastas. I ordered the seafood pasta and my husband ordered a (equivalent) pasta with spicy vodka sauce (red and white sauce). We eat a lot so we manage to finished everything but it was a lot of food for two people. The pasta is definitely different then what we had in Rome. Less of a bite, hence the missing star. Their pasta is made from stone ground grains which give it a very unique flavor. All the pasta was fresh and made to order. I honesty don't know how their system works but sometimes you get your pasta plated other times you get the whole pan and you have to plate it yourself. Regardless, the flavors are delicious and it is worth a try. I would recommend it. The second time we ate here was sheerly on proximity and good food and we ordered a clam pasta and traditional tomato base spaghetti and it was delicious. Here I learn a valuable lesson. We had just go back from a wine tour and were tired and I was craving a coca cola. So I ordered it and drank it as I was waiting for my food. MISTAKES WERE MADE! DO NOT DRINK COCA COLA before eating your pasta. Drinking coca cola it the equivalent of nuking your taste buds and the pasta will not taste as good. If you must have your fizzy drink, have it after your meal so you taste buds are still intact when you eat. read more

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To start with the very wealthy man that owns this was in the Reaturant today waiting tables, setting placemats and seating guest ! If for no other reason this Reaturant earns 5 starts because of great ownership Buy in fact the food was amazing. One thing I just love is they make fresh mozzarella in the house you can always tell it is fresh because when you cut into a ball of fresh mozzarella it still has a bit of water condensation from the process. The ripe tomatoes are from local produce and are a sweet delight. I've now had the seafood pasta and the carbonara.. the flat bread is made fresh to order with perfect burn marking from the open flame oven soft in the middle and crispy edges ..going to start with what I had for desert because this was the most decadent cheese cake with fresh blueberry compost I've ever eaten in my life! Hands down NY had nothing on this creamy , light cheesecake perfection with fresh crushed almonds and Just a delight ! I've come several times now with friends for lunch and dinner and each meal just keeps getting better ! Not mention the owner is here every single time I've been here was a Great business man. Ps this olive oil fermented with chili peppers is sooo good on salad and dipping bread. read more

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Delicious home made pasta that you can watch being made! The gnocchi is their most popular, and it was delicious. You can definitely taste that it is fresh. The portions are not too large, so you can order one or two more dishes more than you normally would. The portion sizes are good for sharing, especially if you want to try multiple things! read more

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Great pizza! And maybe THE BEST carbonara I've ever had. You need to try this budget friendly spot as soon as you land in Florence.

This spot was such a highlight! The moment we walked in, we knew we were in for a treat. The pasta is made right there in house, using ancient organic grains. That in itself is pretty amazing. The service was attentive and informative. Our pasta dishes were plentiful, hot and cooked to perfection, and the side of spinach was almost more than we could eat! Everything was great--enough to go back one more time before leaving Florence. read more

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The yellow bar is a restaurant that caters mainly to the tourists. Menus available in many languages. I would not have normally come here because it's gaudy touristy but my Tuscan tour guide actually said it had really great food. I tried it for lunch and the thin crust pizza with prosciutto ham cooked in a wood burning oven. Absolutely delicious! read more

We stumbled upon this place just by walking up the street. We were immediately greeted by a nice English speaking waitress and they had plenty of open seating. We had the pizza and a few different pastas and they were all excellent. I would definitely come back to the Yellow Bar in my next trip to Florence. read more

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This continues to be a beloved place I like to visit. When I travel I try not to go to the same restaurant twice but at this place everything on the menu is worth a try and worth eating at more than once. Their pasta is organic & homemade right in the kitchen. Suggest trying any pasta fresco as seen below (ravioli burro) or pizza! read more

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This place was a great opportunity to try different foods available in Italy. Everything was fresh and the wine was amazing. The staff was friendly and patient with our limited ability to speak Italian. I cannot recall the name of the dish I ordered but it seemed to be a standard dish at multiple places we went to. This place was a great discovery and I recommend you give it a try, especially if you want to ease into the food experience here! read more

Yellow Bar - This place was so good! Even though this may seem like just ham and fettuccine noodles, it is so much more. Must try! - Pizza Near Me - Florence, FI

We loved it here. Thank you to Marco Bello at CIA del Proncoso 5 in Firenze, for recommending it. We had the Crapese salad and the Scamorza DI bufala Al forno con radicchio roso for appetizers. The craprese was so fresh it was amazing. The scamorza di bufala was not new to me but also delicious and so fresh. We also ordered the Gnocchi Gorgonzola, Risotto Alla Pescatora and Millefoglie Crema Chantilly con Frutti Di Bosco Fatto Al Momento and Cioccolato. It was ALL AMAZING! Our waitress Julie just made everything better. Good job Julie! read more

We ate here during our last night in Florence, and it didn't disappoint! We both had pizzas and they were delicious! The restaurant itself is large and we didn't have to wait when we went around 9:30 p.m. on a Friday. While a bit touristy, the food was authentic and was very affordable and the service was great! I'd recommend this place to anyone as they have a variety of options for every palate and dietary need. read more

Our B & B recommended Yellow Bar and it was a wonderful find. I had the Margherita Pizza and my wife had the White Beans w/ Spicy Tomato Sauce. Both dishes were excellent, and fairly priced. The service was superb and all the pasta is handmade to order. When you walk in, they take you to the side where you can watch them making the fresh pasta. The restaurant is only several minutes from the Duomo. We may have to stop by once more before we leave as everything looked so delicious! read more

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A great and very fast serving pizzeria. We had our pizzas in 5 minutes. the pasta is made in the restaurante and it is also really good. if you are around the duomo and fancy for a pizza or a pasta plate, i recomend this place. read more

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I've been a Yelper since 2014, but rarely felt inclined to review. This spot was maybe the one during my trip to Florence that pushed me to start sharing the good news when I happen upon a gem. You could so easily miss this spot--it's hidden on a side street of El Duomo, and it isn't really visible until you near the restaurant. But I must say that they live up to their own hype: the dough they advertise as being completely organic and handcrafted in-house out of ancient wheat grain tastes SO GOOD. My favorite part of their pizza is quite honestly the dough. And the pasta -- oh, the pasta! Perfectly al dente and delicious both on its own and covered in their great tomato sauce. I also must give a huge shoutout to the restaurant's service. I've been there twice in just the past four days that I've been in town and have found that the ownership is likely the reason for this. The first time I visited was for takeout--the owner cashed me out and threw in a free liter bottle of water when I asked if I could purchase one before leaving. Then when I dined in the second time, I saw him eating with who I believe to be the restaurant's manager--they got a bottle of champagne and sent a few glasses over to the table next to them, leading to a loud hearty toast that made everyone smile. read more

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Horrible service!!!!! Food was okay but not amazing. But honestly the waitress' attitude was awful and took advantage of us trying to trick us and charging us more. Do not recommend this place!!!! read more

Seems like it attracts American tourists, as everyone around us was speaking English and they have a hamburger on the menu. Staff speak English extremely well. We had ravioli w/tomato cream and pasta with tomatoes & basil. Both were very good, but the portions seemed small. It could've been that we were super hungry because we hadn't eaten all day. Whatever the case, we ordered another entree and that did the trick to fill us up. read more

Great food. Pizza best in Florence. Grilled artichoke salad unbelievable. Pasta made on site

Great Florentine steak - probably my favorite type of steak in the world - solid pizza and pasta. Good customer service. I'm excited to return read more

Food: just average. Doesn't warrant the overall high rating. Service: good. They were extremely busy when we went so service was slow understandably but everyone was nice. Atmosphere: nice. Kind of loud but we sat to the side where you can watch them make fresh pasta. That was a nice touch. At of the places we've been too so far, this one rates at the bottom. We wouldn't return since there are so many other places to eat. read more

We visited the Yellow Bar for our last dinner in Florence. The food was incredibly fresh (they make their own pasta and show it off when you come in and ask for a table), service was outstanding and prices reasonable. They have a large menu so there's something for everybody. If I was staying here longer, I'd eat there again. read more

Went in expecting great things but was honestly disappointed with the food we received. The decor and staff were much more "college dive bar" than Italian restaurant. Pizza was soggy in the middle and pasta was certainly frozen. Best that I can offer is that house wine was served by the carafe and was the cheapest we have had in Italy. This place is forgettable. read more

Homemade pasta.... delicious!!! This was my last meal in florence, right next to my hotel. There was a line most of the time, so by 12 pm it was pretty empty hallelujah.. my dish was recommended by waitress and it was awesome.. do urself a favor and stop by this restaurant. Order anything with fresh pasta! read more

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We stopped here late at night for wine and a small bite to eat. Convenient location, right next to our hotel. The server was helpful in choosing a bottle of wine. We ordered the tomato bruschetta and it was the best we had in Italy thus far. SO delicious. The tomatoes were very fresh and the olive oil mild, which I love. We wanted to come back for dinner the night before we left and were disappointed to find that they were closed that day. read more

Yellow Bar was highly recommended by former study abroaders and quickly became a go-to restaurant for birthdays, girls night out, and visitors. I've been for both lunch and dinner and preferred going to Yellow Bar for lunch since it's not as crowded. When it's your first visit, they bring you over to a separate room and show you their homemade pasta. I've tried their pizzas, salads, and pasta and can say that they are some of the best I've had. My go-to pizza is margherita and they make a great one but I highly recommend the gnocchi rose. What I loved about Yellow Bar was their homemade pasta and they made some of the best gnocchi I've had. You really can't go wrong with this dish (it was actually my last meal before I left Florence). Their caprese salad is a must too! Service is fast but as with all true Italian restaurants, they let you take your time eating and enjoying your meal; they definitely don't rush you here. If you're visiting Florence, Yellow Bar is a must! read more

Usually when I travel I don't go to the same restaurant twice that changed when I found this place. Nothing else compared while I was in Florence. When you first walk in the greeters take you aside to show you the pasta being made for that evening. Just a wonderful sight for the eyes. All their pasta is organic and made from stone ground ancient wheat. A win in my books. One would think that the care and attention to detail to the pasta would result in high prices but the prices were reasonable. After being seated, service is prompt in this lively restaurant. Over the course of two dinners we ordered Taglinini all carrettiera[spicy spaghetti, the pasta was cooked to el dente and the sauce was just the right amount of thickness] , insalata mista[great salad totally shareable- the fennel was a nice touch], margherita[a classic but great to use a benchmark pizza when companring different places- the wheat to cheese to sauce ratio was geat], prosciutto cutto[the ham had the right amount of saltiness] , prosciutto e funghi[the mushrooms could have been cut a bit smaller] and vegeteariana[ it was a ok pizza] Overall a great place for eating dinner. read more

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