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    Buca Poldo

    4.6 (52 reviews)
    ModerateTuscan
    Closed 11:45 am - 4:00 pm, 6:00 PM - 11:30 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    PORCINI AND TRUFFLE RAVIOLI
    Matthew M.

    This restaurant probably served me the best pasta I've ever had in my entire life. From the moment, I sat down the waiter treated us like we were family. Also the food backed it up, put this on your bucket list in places to eat in Florence.

    Fries
    Anita D.

    Amazing restaurant and easily the best meal we had in Florence!! The service was amazing and they were so kind to our two children. The steak, truffle ravioli, boar meat pasta, wine, and desserts were all top notch. The ambience was so quaint as well. They even went out of their way to set-up a way to change our child. Truly wonderful dining experience which is difficult with children! Easily the best meal we've had in Italy.

    A wonderful Chianti
    Douglas S.

    My wife and her cousin visited Florence and their family recommended this restaurant for when they were there. They recommend it also, the food is fantastic and the wine is amazing! Very nice place in the heart of Florence!

    Steak with truffles cream sauce
    Solomon Y.

    Amazing food and and awesome staff. I wasn't sure what to get and went with the waiter's recommendation on food and wine and I couldn't be happier. I asked for a sweet red wine and he brought one that hit the spot. I was in the mood for steak but wasn't sure which one to pick. He suggested I go with the one with truffles and cream sauce and it was delicious. The steak was cooked to perfection and the truffle cream sauce was to die for!!

    Bev B.

    Even though this restaurant is in the middle of the the busiest part of the city, you would never know it! It's tucked down an alley and feels completely secluded from the hustle and bustle on the street. The staff was wonderful! Very friendly, attentive and you can tell they love what they do! The food is one of the best meals we had in Italy in the two weeks we traveled around. You won't be disappointed

    Linguine vongole
    Emily G.

    The pasta was perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. Highly recommend the Fiorentina as well! The staff was friendly and attentive.

    Cynthia J.

    If you are ever in Florence Italy you have to get steak Florintine! It's a must! The presentation and seasoning are very simple but it does not need any steak sauce, bbq sauce nor pepper and salt. When made right it is a nice char on a huge porterhouse steal and the middle is a perfect medium rare. Some places do not make Steak Florintine in all restaurants, we found that out the hard way. This place not only makes the best steak Florintine, the bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar is good, the pasta with Ragu was perfectly al dente and hearty for the portion and service was absolutely spectacular! I didn't drink our whole vacation but my sister had a delicious prosecco and they recommended a nice red to go with the steak that we shared by the way. I have to reiterate that service was absolutely delightful, attentive, and gave great recommendations! We actually ended up going here twice!

    Special menu
    Delicia J.

    OVERALL - A MUST TRY I absolutely LOVE this restaurant with indescribable words because the food, service, and ambiance is the quintessential dining experience. My family of 21 were accommodated in impeccable style. Even though all of us didn't pay together they were extremely patient with us when it was time to pay. Also, there wasn't one empty plate or sauce left on the plate because it's THAT GOOD. FOOD I had the I RAVIOLI AL TARTUFO, COCCOLI PROSCIUTTO E STRACCHINO, IL TIRAMISU ARTIGIANALE The truffle ravioli was so full of flavor you could taste the freshness of the ravioli and it was perfectly balanced with the truffle but not overbearing the dish. The coccoli was amazing. The fritters were hot, fresh and paired with the prosciutto and cheese made a delicious bite each time. What can I say about the tiramisu? Authentic through and through

    Sautéed Octopus

    High quality food only steps away from Galleria Degli Uffizi, yet quiet and relaxing.

    Fettuccine
    Brad E.

    Great food. Loved the fettuccine with boar meat. I little pricier than standard local Italian fare but that's location based and totally understandable. Great ambience and friendly service. A solid choice and well worth the visit.

    Florentine Steak
    Alan C.

    One of my most memorable meals in Italy was here at Buca Poldo. Porcini Ravioli, seafood risotto, octopus carpaccio, octopus potato salad, everything was delicious. For me, the best dishes were the octopus potato salad and porcini ravioli. I typically do not eat pasta al dente when cooked at home- but found their pasta texture quite enjoyable. The real surprise is their octopus potato dish, doesn't look like much but man is it tasty. We had a party of 15 and the food came out at a very good pace. We were never waiting too long for the next plate despite our large party. Although their primary seating is basement level they have a nice outdoor seating are which we opted for. Tiramisu is super delicate and light here. It was the perfect way to end the meal. Menus are in English and most of the wait staff spoke it very well. Service was fantastic, wine glasses were always filled and they had very good recommendations to pair with the dishes ordered. If you are in Florence and looking for some Tuscan dishes, I highly recommend this establishment.

    Pasta
    Abby B.

    Likes: - good pasta - decent house wine - vegetarian options available - good service Dislike: - mandatory 10% service charge - bread was kind of stale and cold

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    Amazing gnocchi and arugula salad.....Kind, friendly waiter and very good house wine. Reasonable price for excellent service and meal.

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    My wife and her cousin visited Florence and their family recommended this restaurant for when they were there.

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    La Buchetta - Linguine in clam sauce

    La Buchetta

    4.8(315 reviews)
    0.4 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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    Trattoria Zà Zà

    Trattoria Zà Zà

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

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

    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!

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    The African zoo room

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    Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco - Steak Florentine

    Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco

    4.6(371 reviews)
    0.3 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

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    Del Fagioli - Pasta Al Pomodoro

    Del Fagioli

    4.4(91 reviews)
    0.5 kmSanta Croce
    €€

    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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