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    Buca Mario

    4.3 (302 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndTuscan
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Taylor O.

    I cannot recommend the food and wine enough. Grandmas lasagna was the best lasagna I've ever had in my life! I will say that I was a little disappointed with the service. I expected them to go above and beyond as I had seen in videos on social, but our waiter was a bit flat. I would definitely go back though!

    Alex G.

    This place has a super special place in my heart. The food is 10/10, the staff is amazing 10/10 and the ambiance is very family like. il momento in cui sono entrato in questo posto mi ha riempito il cuore di gioia

    Lynnea B.

    Buca mario is michelin guided for a reason it's truly a dining experience you won't forget. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels warm, intimate, and quintessentially Florentine. The dining room is beautiful, with that old world charm that makes you feel like you're part of the city's history. The staff is welcoming, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what they do, which adds so much to the experience. The wine selection is outstanding local, plentiful, and thoughtfully curated to pair with the traditional Tuscan menu. We started with the lasagna, and I can confidently say it was the best I've ever had: perfectly layered, rich, and full of flavor. The star of the evening, though, was the Florentine T bone. It's presented tableside, topped with flaky salt, and cooked rare to perfection the way it should be. The simplicity of the preparation lets the quality of the meat shine, and it's a must try if you're visiting. Buca mario perfectly balances authenticity, elegance, and incredible food. It's not just a meal it's an experience, and one that deserves every bit of its michelin recognition. If you're in Florence, this is a restaurant you absolutely cannot miss.

    Dennis T.

    We had an amazing dinner on our first day in Florence, and dinner at Buca Mario was the best meal we had in Florence. I ordered the Grilled Beef Fillet with Roasted Potatoes,the beef was perfectly cooked and tender, and the potatoes had a crisp outer layer, they were so good. For dessert, I had the tiramisu and it was delicious.The service was the best ,everyone was so nice and friendly. I will definitely be returning on my next trip to Florence.

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    Juliana N.

    The ambiance here is spectacular and the food shines even brighter! I recommend a reservation as the line starts to wrap around the building (EARLY!) The service was friendly and impeccable. They didn't miss a beat. My family enjoyed the seafood pasta (they said it was the best pasta dish they had on our entire 12 day trip through Florence, Venice, Scandicci and Rome).

    Best balsamic I've ever had!
    Kyle K.

    Exceeded all expectations. Everything we ordered was delicious, but in particular, the ossobucco was amazing and not available much outside of Tuscany. Florentine steak is consumed rare - if you don't like it that way, order something else. Service was attentive and friendly. Tables are tight and volume can get loud, but still felt romantic for my wife and me. Expect to spend roughly €100/person.

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    Kate M.

    This was our second time at Buca Mario. The first time was 2016. It was just as wonderful in 2025. The food and service are impeccable. We had the Florentine steak, lasagna, ossobuco and torta Della Nona. Be forewarned - the steak is served rare. Not rare like in the US. Rare like a good steak house where it's still cool in the middle. It was delicious and just melts in your mouth. The lasagna was to die for! Book a table in advance of your trip. You won't regret it.

    It's our second time and the food is amazing along with the service. My daughter's pasta dishes were outstanding. The ambiance was great except for some fellow countrymen causing a scene about their steak not being cooked to their liking. The waiter outdid himself to make us comfortable. Truly lovely night

    T-bone steak

    Unforgettable Dinner -- Best T-Bone Steak in Florence! Hands down, the best T-bone steak I've ever had--perfectly cooked, incredibly flavorful, and melt-in-your-mouth tender. We also tried the ravioli, which was rich and delicate, and Grandma Isabella's lasagna... wow. That dish alone is worth flying back for! What made the evening even more special was our amazing server, Barbato--warm, attentive, and made us feel right at home. His recommendations were spot on and his hospitality truly elevated the whole experience. If you're in Florence and want an authentic Tuscan meal, Buca Mario is a must. We'll absolutely be back!

    Florentine steak for 2
    Jazzy S.

    We were super excited to try this place, after hearing many great things. We found out that this establishment has been run by the same family since the 1800s! We had a reservation for a group of 4 and were seated right away. The staff was all very friendly, and the service was superb. - Bruschetta (4.5/5): So fresh, delicious, all you could want and more. - Charcuterie (5/5): Good portion size to share. Comes with cured meats and cheeses. We asked for bread on the side. - Fresh pasta (5/5): Best pasta. The pasta in Italy is so amazing and yummy, especially here . They make everything so fresh and so flavorful. It is delicious; it needs a minimal amount of sauce. The meat was perfect too. - Lasagna (5/5): Some of the best lasagna in Italy. I love this place. - Florentine steak for 2 (4/5): The steak we ordered rare, and it was delicious. I had pretty high expectations after hearing great things about the steak. It was cooked well. The only thing, because it was so large, I feel like it wasn't seasoned as well with the huge pieces. But still yummy. - Potatoes, and mushrooms (4/5): These were tasty. We were so full at this point we didn't have much of them.

    Brianna M.

    If I could give this place 6 stars, I would. First off, it's underground and feels luxurious as soon as you enter. Nicoli was our server and he made the experience the best one we've had yet in Italy. The food was incredible. I had the cheese, apple, and honey app 10/10 and grandmas lasagna 10/10. My party also gave their dishes 10/10. The wine was delightful also and only $14 for the bottle. I cannot say enough good things about this place - if you visit Florence this is a MUST.

    Front dining room. The place is huge and there are a ton of rooms that go on and on underground
    Elizabeth H.

    I chose this restaurant bc of the reviews on Yelp and it was the best meal we had in Florence. You wait in line even if you have a reservation bc there are literally two seatings. We shared two entrees--the pasta with artichoke (GET THIS) and a sliced filet. Our appetizer was burrata with truffles, to die for. A beautiful authentic and delicious meal from start to finish. The servers make you feel like family. I don't think you can go without a reservation--it's pretty popular.

    Everything about this place was AMAZING! From beginning to end we were enamored with this fine restaurant! My husband made reservations MONTHS ago and I am so happy he did! The staff was friendly and attentive, but we are generally low maintenance folks. The gnocchi was heavenly! The steak was sooooo good! Bread was fresh. We had a half-bottle of wine which was decanter and perfect. We even decided on dessert, though we had to have some of our meal boxed to take home. I absolutely recommend Buca Mario. I would live there if I could.

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    Trattoria da Giorgio

    Trattoria da Giorgio

    4.2(141 reviews)
    0.3 kmSanta Maria Novella
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    Okay these reviews do not do this place justice. 1. There were no Americans here. Only Italian…read morefamilies or workers on their lunch break. 2. The food is next level. There is a reason there were so many locals having lunch here. 3. The experience: there are several Nona's that you can see in the kitchen, cooking your meal. Tending to the meat and the pasta. Walking around with tomato cans. 4. The meatballs!!! The best meatball I have ever had in my entire life. Melts in your mouth.

    We walk in to a rude waitress telling us to "SIT HERE" in Italian... yet there wasn't even a chair…read moreat the table. The waiter grabbed a dish from our table to show it to another customer so they could see what it looked like. Didn't even ask. No gloves. No nothing. Just grabbed our plate like it was all good and displayed it to a table of six and then handed it back. Ew. Then the waitress decides to tell me that we have a smaller glass but it was more full. I had to straight up grab the empty glass next to me from another customer and pour water into it so she can see. It would be one thing to say "Oh, I'm sorry about that". And I'd be over it. But it's the fact that she kept on insisting it was the same that bothered me. Then has the nerve to ask if I want dessert.. No? Decent food but the service was absolute crap. Would never come back and warning everyone, stay the away from this place.

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    Trattoria da Giorgio - Had to pull a Bill Nye to teach the ignorant waitress basic science.

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    Had to pull a Bill Nye to teach the ignorant waitress basic science.

    Vini e Vecchi Sapori - Paccheri with with zucchini flower & saffron

    Vini e Vecchi Sapori

    4.6(322 reviews)
    0.7 kmDuomo
    €€

    One of the best dining experiences I've ever had. No wonder it's always fully booked here!!The…read moreowner is so welcoming and kind, taking the time to introduce himself, the menu, and provide personal recommendations. The servers check in frequently and are quick to help with anything you need. The ambiance is lively with popular music, laughter, and conversation. We chatted with the table next to us on the way out and met some fellow Texans! On our way out, the owner also remembered my name and started introducing me to other tables to make friends. What a fun place to be! The food was absolutely amazing. When we saw them slicing the salami right in front of us, we decided to order the salami plate and we were so glad we did! The zucchini flower and saffron pasta was bursting with flavor and the pasta was so perfectly cooked. I couldn't get enough! The duck ragu pasta was also hearty, rich, and delicious. The sauce was so good, my family soaked up every last bit with our bread. The ricotta spinach ravioli was also amazing!! Again the sauce was such a standout. The ravioli was so fresh with the perfect amount of bite. The green pepper sauce steak was soooo good. Cooked perfectly, with such a unique sauce that the whole peppercorns added perfectly to in texture and spice. Finally, the raspberry tiramisu. We were so full, but when they set these down our dessert stomachs were ready. They were amazing! Not the strongest raspberry flavor, but still such a delicious end to the meal. Side note, you MUST have a reservation to eat here, and they only take reservations by call. Because I didn't have a way to call them, I asked my Airbnb hosts who did it for me (also amazing people). While we were eating, there was a crowd forming outside of people waiting to get in but unable to. It's so worth it to visit Vini e Vecchi Sappori! I'll definitely have to come back next time I'm in Florence.

    If you're planning a trip to Florence, make the effort to book a table at Vini e Vecchi Sapori…read more It's a small, popular restaurant that only takes reservations by phone, and it does seem to book up for every meal. We had our hotel call for us when we checked in and were lucky to grab a 1:30 lunch slot on a Thursday afternoon. We saw the fat physical reservation book when we went, and also saw an attempted walk-in get turned away. We wanted to go for dinner, but I'm just glad we were able to get in at all. Vini e Vecchi Sapori was easily my favorite restaurant in Florence. I loved the cozy, vibrant dining room, snug and eclectically decorated. We were at a table so tiny, I worried about pulling a muscle when I crossed my legs. It was nestled amongst other tiny tables, and abutted a counter where plates were put out for service and the reservation book set down in its glory next to my husband's head. Service was warm, efficient, and attentive. Our waiter basically told what to order and we obeyed him, with excellent results. The one-page handwritten menu, helpfully available in English, presented the day's offerings and this preemptive list of disclaimers: No Pizza No Cappuccino No The Fork No Ice No Spritz No Ketchup FUCK CANCER There was a brief selection of Italian wines by the glass, and we got the Chianti Classico and the Bruno de Montalcino, both lovely. The food was delicious, starting with good bread and good olive oil. We ordered the mixed Tuscany salami and the beef carpaccio as appetizers, and they were both superb and not in the least bit redundant. There were four or five types of salami, every one of them fantastic, and I loved the thin, silky carpaccio, served with rucola, parmesan, olive oil, and black pepper. We shared two splendid pastas, spinach ricotta ravioli in a creamy rose tomato sauce and a hearty pappardelle with duck ragu. For dessert, we had the lush, irresistible raspberries tiramisu. I plan to come back to Florence one day, and will make a point of coming back to Vini e Vecchi Sapori. It's a special restaurant, the kind you hope to find in Italy, a welcoming place with lively ambiance and wonderful food.

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    Pappardelle with duck ragu

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    Trattoria Zà Zà

    Trattoria Zà Zà

    4.2(1.7k reviews)
    0.6 kmSanta Maria Novella
    €€

    Looking for a place to eat, found this gem and realized I wanted to try it. Everyone had told us…read moredinner reservations were a MUST here, but didn't think about it. Not many places actually have yelp reviews, but this one had so many with great feedback. The food looked amazing. When we arrived we thought they were closed, but that is because they moved to a bigger restaurant a few doors down. When we arrived at the front, the gentleman asked if we had reservations, which we didn't. He directed us to the line with no reservations. The line was a bit long, but doubled in size almost immediately. It also started pouring rain during this time and we were ALL getting drenched even with an umbrella. The non reservation line was not really moving unless people left the line. We waited a good hour. As we inched closer and closer, the lines were now both outrageous and getting seated seemed like a distant memory. The staff came out and gave out Sangria and Bread bites to help those in line feel welcome. We did finally get seated and we were so glad we waited, it was worth it! We ordered the Spaghetti Carbonara, the lobster spaghettini and the chicken breast with roasted potatoes. We also ordered sangria. Everything was so good and our total was 83 €. Prices were unbelievable! We were amazed at the quality, the service and how large the restaurant they relocated to was. It was like a well oiled machine. The food coming out quickly and efficiently. I will 100% be back if I return to Florence!

    What a maze of a restaurant, super interesting decor and set up. Such a cute restaurant with so…read moremany "rooms". Definitely can tell the old building and maybe they had expanded over the years. The service was amazing and the food delicious. This is one of the places that friends recommended and it's also on the list of many influencers. Tourist trappy, maybe. But the food was totally worth it. We were in the area around 4:30PM and decided to stop in, totally not expecting much as we didn't make a reservation but figured if they're open and not busy, why not give them a try. The most memorable dish we had was the appetizer we order - fried polenta with mushrooms and chicken liver pate, the polenta fried crispy, the mushrooms creamy and the chicken liver pate so smooth and savory. We also ordered 2 pasta dishes - wild boar sauce pappardelle and spaghetti alla carbonara. So tasty and with depth of flavors. Paired well with the house white wine we ordered as well. Definitely a spot you don't want to miss when in Florence.

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    Trattoria Zà Zà - The African zoo room

    The African zoo room

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    His and hers

    Trattoria Zà Zà - Boccalona style Spaghettini

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    Boccalona style Spaghettini

    Trattoria Giovanni - Tiramisu

    Trattoria Giovanni

    4.6(219 reviews)
    0.6 kmPalazzo Pitti
    €€

    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.

    Wow wow wow!! Dined ar Giovanni's 4 out of 7 nights while in Florence. Hands down the best…read morecarpaccio in Florence!!! The prosciutto & Melone also amazing! Tender and tasty ossobucco. To top it off the tiramisu was just as spectacular as every other dish. The manager is super nice, cool and welcoming jamming out with an amazing playlist of aid & hard rock, dance & classic tunes. Definitely recommend the walk over the Arno to visit and enjoy the flavors and friendly staff.

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    Trattoria Giovanni - Exceptional service with great music selection! Every moment in this restaurant felt like being with a party of friends.

    Exceptional service with great music selection! Every moment in this restaurant felt like being with a party of friends.

    Trattoria Giovanni - Bistecca alla Fiorentina Chianina

    Bistecca alla Fiorentina Chianina

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    Bisetecca Florentino YUM!!

    La Buchetta - Linguine in clam sauce

    La Buchetta

    4.8(311 reviews)
    1.0 kmDuomo
    €€€

    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.

    Fyi there are two locations, make sure you go to the correct one (only two blocks apart)…read more Wonderful, laid back but inviting ambiance. Waiter was super friendly, taking time to explain their wines in detail and food options. They even have a kids menu with sizeable portions for older kids. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meal, and it was definitely the best wine we had with meals in Florence. Gnocchi and wild boar taglietelle were outstanding. Had we had come earlier in our stay we might have come back again They also do a wine window which I wish I'd known about earlier because the other one we tried for fun was not good

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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.

    La Buchetta
    La Buchetta

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