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    Bisteccheria Santa Croce

    4.8 (35 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 11:30 pm

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    Paul L.

    Excellent Excellent We had the beef for 2 and it was tender, cooked to perfection. They cooked it rare and then pro iced a hot plate so we could finish to everyone's taste. We also had lobster over pasta, superb. Our serve Ove is a super server, ask for him him. I'd give this restaurant10 stars if I could. This is a gotta try

    First steak we had in Florence and it did not disappoint! AMAZING! Service was great and the food was incredible. They offer free WiFi. Bathroom was nice, too!

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    Jason S.

    Food was great. One of the best steaks I've ever had. Atmosphere was really nice. A classic Italian restaurant feel, mixed with modern rustic touches. Service was really good. Really nothing negative about the place.

    Rallen C.

    We were looking for a place for the famous Florentine steak. and during my research this was on the top ten list on Trip Advisor and Yelp. All the others were only on one app this was on the top ten on both apps. food was delicious had the truffle fettuccine and wild boar ragu. portion small not really for sharing for a family of 4. maybe for 2 can share. the steak was delicious and some of our people needed it more cook so they brought us a hot cast iron plate. careful not to overcook it, then it becomes tough med rare is recommended. dessert is the only thing was so-so. I wish I remembered our waiters name he was excellent top notch. hate to describe him this way but here I go, he was tall maybe Russian and had bad teeth but very helpful and spoke good English I would recommend him for your server.

    Florentine Steak, 1kg
    Katya Z.

    We came here after spending a day at the museums and was not disappointed! They were able to seat us immediately outside. I didn't realize they actually have a tonnnnn of seating inside and it's very romantic as well. They are known for their Florentine steak. We decided to get the lowest amount you could get which is around 1KG and they try to have you order more and say it isn't much but it's ENOUGH for 2 or even 3 people if you're going to order pastas or any other dishes as well. The steak was cooked perfectly and had the right amount of salt which was just a touch. The ravioli in truffle cream sauce was decadent! The truffle wasn't too overpowering and the ravioli was cooked great as well.

    Ribollita
    Rachel T.

    We randomly stopped here for lunch after a day of sightseeing. We were getting really hungry for lunch and were cold, so after a quick Yelp search on this restaurant, we decided to stop in. I had a glass of their house red wine, which was great. Also the olive oil on the table to dip the bread in was amazing. We started with mozzarella and prosciutto. Both were amazing, but the prosciutto had the hard crust on it that had to be peeled off. Besides that, it was amazing. I tried ribollita since I kept seeing it on menus. It's a traditional tuscan soup made with bread, vegetables, and beads. On a cold day I thought it would be perfect. I didn't really care for it. It looked and tasted like a big bowl of wet stuffings. A few bites were good, but it was too much to be a meal. My boyfriend's minestrone soup was way different that what we would expect in the US, but we both loved it. Prices were reasonable, and the location was perfect. Service was just ok since many servers stopped by our table and we did not have one specific person.

    Florentine T-bone

    Food was delicious and our waiter was very nice! He "peer pressured" me into gnawing the rest of the meat off the T-bone, brought my wife a free dessert, and also brought us both free drinks.

    Pizza Napoli and salad Nicoise.

    Very good lunch. Pizza Napoli and Salad Nicoise. Very reasonable price and good service.

    Chianina IDP T bone med rare, side potatoes & salad.  Perfectly filling for two.  2nd best steak experience next to the Wynn in Vegas
    Monica M.

    Informal great dining immed. left of Basilica Santa Croce. The IDP Chianina T-bone is worth the hype. So much natural flavor more tender on the filet side. Ordered medium rare, and our sweet waiter Aldo, offered to bring a hot plate table side to keep the meat warm (or to cook more?)...not needed. The potatoes are naturally flavored & cooked perfectly. Side salad we dressed with the table olive oil and balsamic. Finally a good table olive oil. Love the 1/2 bottle wine options. The zucchini flowers aren't stuffed but good (esp the stems-like artichokes). Only drawback is the mosquitoes if u sit outdoors. I'm normally a mosquito magnet & welt, but I got bit twice & no welt. They were flying around my hubby more who doesn't welt. The zapper hanging overhead is welcome but tad disturbing. Our 2nd best Steak experience next to the Wynn in Vegas

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    Amazing steak! Perfect service and an all around great time. I can't recommend it highly enough.

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    Wow! Service was amazing, food was the best steak we've had in a long time! Definitely a return trip for us. The reviews are spot on.

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    Excellent quality. We had the more expensive T-bone for two made from Tuscan grass fed beef. Grilled to perfection!! Service was excellent!

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    Review Highlights - Bisteccheria Santa Croce

    Found this great place that had fantastic food and service on our recent trip to florence.

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    La Buchetta - Linguine in clam sauce

    La Buchetta

    4.8(319 reviews)
    0.3 kmDuomo
    €€€

    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.

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    La Buchetta - A gigantic cork arched walkway. All corks came from wine opened here.

    A gigantic cork arched walkway. All corks came from wine opened here.

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    Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco - Steak Florentine

    Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco

    4.6(373 reviews)
    1.0 kmPalazzo Pitti
    €€

    Wow, what a special place…read more Set inside a 14th-century tower near the Ponte Vecchio in Florence, this restaurant delivers an unforgettable dining experience from the moment you walk in. The atmosphere alone is worth a visit, but the food is what truly makes it exceptional. We ordered the ravioli, pappardelle with wild boar ragù, the Florentine steak, a mixed salad, affogato, and fresh strawberries with mascarpone cream. To drink, we shared a small carafe of red wine and a Pinot Grigio. Everything was spectacular. The Florentine steak was easily the best--and largest--I have ever had. Perfectly cooked, incredibly flavorful, and remarkably tender, it was the highlight of an already outstanding meal. The pappardelle with boar ragù was rich, hearty, and deeply satisfying, while the ravioli was beautifully prepared and full of flavor. Every dish felt authentic, carefully executed, and memorable. The wine was another pleasant surprise. Both selections were excellent and very reasonably priced, making the meal feel like an even better value. Our waiter was friendly, attentive, and incredibly helpful. He patiently answered questions, explained the menu, and guided us toward some fantastic choices. Although we thought we were too full for dessert, we're very glad we changed our minds. The affogato was fantastic, and the strawberries with mascarpone cream were absolutely delicious. One of the highlights of the evening was watching our four-year-old happily clutching two spoons and enthusiastically scooping fresh strawberries and mascarpone into his mouth. It was one of those memorable family travel moments that you don't forget. A terrific meal, a unique historic setting, excellent service, and a wonderful atmosphere. This was one of our favorite dining experiences in Florence, and I highly recommend it.

    I literally can't say enough good things about this place. Main takeaway: make a reservation!! I…read morecalled day-of and they squeezed us in at 6:15 (which was perfect) but everything before 9:30 was booked up. We were welcomed warmly by the staff (he literally said "ah yes I remember you" ) and guided to our cozy little table in the corner. Were ordered a bottle of Chianti Classico to start, as well as a few pastas plus the steak and cod. I can safely say the spaghetti pomodoro with burrata was the best pasta dish I've had in Italy - the pasta was perfectly cooked and the cherry tomatoes was so sweet, the kind of thing that reminds you why you came to Italy in the first place. Overall: great service, great atmosphere, and fantastic food. Just be sure to make a reservation!!

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    Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco - 6pm (1st seating upon opening was only reservation I could secure)

    6pm (1st seating upon opening was only reservation I could secure)

    Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco - Pappardelle with wild boar ragu

    Pappardelle with wild boar ragu

    Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco - Delicious Vermentino wine

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    Del Fagioli - Pasta Al Pomodoro

    Del Fagioli

    4.4(91 reviews)
    0.3 kmSanta Croce
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    Came here for dinner and enjoyed a delicious dinner and glasses of wine. The Ribollita and the…read morePappa Al Pomodoro were both hearty and comforting which was perfect for the cold weather. The soups were all well prepared and the medley of ingredients were just absolutely enjoyable. It was the first time I tried these traditional Tuscan soups and I'll be looking for more in the future. As for the pork dish (Arista di Maiale), the meat was very tender, savory and so tasty. I chose to get a glass of red wine to enjoy with the meal and I like their model where they bring you a newly opened bottle and only charge you by what you pour. Smart on them since of course I poured myself more than one glass so really it's a win win for both. Reservations are highly recommended and there are no English menus available. Thankfully, one of the staff flagged down another worker who spoke english and was able to walk me through the menu. He was very friendly, helpful and patient. I cannot wait to go back and try the other traditional Florentine dish, the 1kg steak :)

    Got lucky and got in without a reservation, I guess thats a perk of visiting Firenze in winter…read more Seated immediately, ordered 2 glasses of surprisingly excellent Prosecco (at any price but these were a very reasonable 5e each). Ordered the fresh pasta ravioli with pears and the baked tiramisu. Excellent, both of them. The people next to us had such a good meal they planned to return the next day for lunch. Five stars! But make a reservation or prepare to be disappointed...

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    Trattoria 4 Leoni - YUM

    Trattoria 4 Leoni

    4.1(354 reviews)
    1.0 kmPalazzo Pitti
    €€

    We walked in for an al fresco lunch before walking the Boboli Gardens, and it was everything we…read morewanted and more. Both the indoor and outdoor tables are lovely (we tried both after our wives were too cold in the wind), and this was the best service we encountered during a week in Florence. Not only were the staff accommodating and brought us everything we needed, but they also steered us toward so many things we weren't going to get, with insistence and good humor. And they were right. The Albanian sommelier and my wine-obsessed buddy fell in love, talked for ages, and we ordered three very nice bottles (classic) as a result (after our spritzes). We had a steak dinner planned for later, but we still ordered the exceptional Florentine beef, just because we couldn't leave without trying it. They blew my mind with the savory mushroom flan, and the fiochetti di pera (perfect purses of pear pasta in a silky cream sauce) were one of the best bites of the trip, and my life. We honestly weren't expecting much, but it turned out to be one of the best meals of the trip.

    After spending 2 weeks in Tuscany. 4 Leoni was by far the best restaurant we ate at. On our second…read moreor possibly third visit Rosella suggested the calamari/shrimp appetizer, This was the BEST calamari I have ever eaten. There was not one thing that I could suggest to make the food more enjoyable. As for the staff, it was like reuniting with family that I haven't seen in years. I would return to Florence just to spend another evening at this amazing restaurant. If you have a chance be sure to eat at 4 Leoni. Rosella is a gemCiao my friends!

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    Trattoria 4 Leoni - Decor was cool

    Decor was cool

    Trattoria 4 Leoni - Let's check it out !

    Let's check it out !

    Trattoria 4 Leoni - Inside

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    Trattoria dall'Oste

    Trattoria dall'Oste

    4.3(413 reviews)
    0.6 kmDuomo
    €€€€

    Excellent food and service! Bistecca Fiorentina was perfect and wine suggestion from our server…read moreperfectly complimented the meal. Wonderful dining experience

    I have been dreaming of having bistecca alla fiorentina ever since I can remember. Back in the…read morestates, I always get strange reactions from the waiters when I order my steak "as rare as possible." That is what I was expecting in Italy. Am I the only one that thought steak florentine was supposed to be served this way? Maybe that's was my mistake but I thought that's how it was prepared in Florence. Anyways, I was immediately suspicious when our waitress asked how we would like our steak cooked and her suggestions were medium or medium well. Uhhhh what? That goes against everything I believe in! The steak came out on a hot stone slab on top of a wooden box. The slab obviously continued to cook the steak so I immediately took off a few pieces to prevent this. The steak was thick and tender with chunks of large salt grains. It looked nice all sliced up but that's where the compliments end. It lacked flavor and ended up cooking to be more medium rare when I grabbed my pieces and then even medium by the time my dad grabbed his second slice. Our waitress seemed annoyed when we asked for the truffle sauce to accompany our steak (my dad forgot to ask for it when we placed our original order) and walked away with a huff to go grab it. The fries came out cold and limp with flavorless truffle shavings on top. I'm not sure why this place has such great reviews. Maybe it got too big for its britches and the quality has declined? The one saving grace was the crema bruciata! And the very understanding hostess who gladly pushed our reservation from 7:30 to 8:00pm due to travel difficulties. Whatever the reason, this place definitely missed the mark. You can't walk three steps without seeing a steakhouse here in Florence. My recommendation? Try one of those.

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    Interior

    Trattoria dall'Oste - Spaghetti with Clams

    Spaghetti with Clams

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    Bisteccheria Santa Croce - steak - Updated July 2026

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