Old style Tuscan eatery in Florence, with one of the top winery of the city...it has been an…read moreexperience Not posh with a typical Tuscan kitchen. Go for the fresh handmade pasta!

What a wonderful experience! We were staying at a hotel near the Florence airport and looking for…read morelunch. The man working registration suggested McDonald's I took to Yelp and read about Trattoria Da Burde-what a find!! We had service beyond measure and excellent food. The whole experience was the icing on an already fabulous trip! We decided to eat at the hotel that night, knowing we wouldn't be able to top that last lunch. Eat here. You will be glad!

Happy to say this place is still just as amazing as I remember it almost 10 years ago!…read more A couple of girlfriends and I discovered Pensavo Peggio during our first trip to Italy in 2017, and it quickly became one of the reasons Florence became one of my favorite cities. Back then, I ordered the Osso Buco, Lasagna, and Tiramisu--and I still remembered how incredible everything was. So, of course, when I returned nearly 10 years later, I had to order the same meals... and yes, I said meals! Fabrizio, the same server who took care of me in 2017, asked, "Are you sure you want two dinners?" I told him, "Yes! I want to try them both." Fast-forward to 2026: I walked back in two days ago, reminded Fabrizio of our conversation, and told him I was ordering both again. He immediately started laughing. Some things never change! My boyfriend ordered the pappardelle and instantly fell in love with it. We also shared a delicious cheese and meat platter and, of course, finished with Tiramisu. Nearly 10 years later, Pensavo Peggio still holds a special place in my heart. Highly recommend this cute little spot! It just goes to show that sometimes the best memories--and the best meals--are found when you venture off the beaten path. Some places are simply worth coming back to.

Saw the reviews on Yelp and wanted to try it since we were staying around the corner…read more Had the Cacio Pepe and Grandma's Lasagna. Lasagna was 10/10 which is why my wife kept eating mine and the Pepe was still very good. Eat here for phenomenal food and value.

Using one word, it was a perfect meal . Knowing nothing…read moreabout the place, thanks to Yelp we found the restaurant very close to our location, it was a real surprise, it was great success. We were 3 adults, we ordered 4 dishes, they were all very tasty and big (the pizza was huge). The place looks very simple and a little bit crowded, but the excellent service was excellent and the price was reasonable .

Was in Florence for a day trip and found this wonderful restaurant. We were met by Nicolo at the…read moredoor and made our experience memorable. The entire staff made us feel like home. Food and wine was excellent.! Would like to thank Mauricio as well. Thank you.

In a town of Bistecca alla fiorentina, this restaurant was recommended to us and it delivered…read more The gnocchi was a fantastic way to start our meal. Creamy and spicy, only if you mix in the hot parts. They come to table and weigh the meat in front of you so you know what you're paying for. It is cooked rare or medium rare. This is NOT like steakhouses in NYC. In its own category. It was presented with melting bone marrow, sea salt and cut off the bone. Extremely flavorful and tender. My only issue is that the fat doesn't render and there was silverskin in some pieces making it inedible, plus you've paid for this by weight. Great attentive service by Nick

Enjoyed a Lasagna and a Wild Boar (Cinghiale) Sauce over pasta, with accompanying salad and wine…read more $70 for two is on the high end given the two simple choices, but Florence is a tourist mecca and the charges are typical.

Wonderful food. Fast, hot delicious. Had vanilla ice cream with fresh raspberries. It was across…read morethe street from the Wyndham Garden Florence hotel.

Original Date: October 27, 2013…read more My cousin and his wife took us to this spot for a lovely and delicious dinner. Our table was in front of a drum set, which I assume there's live music at the restaurant. Food: two orders of Seafood stew, an enormous T-Bone Steak cooked medium rare which grossed me out seeing the bloody meat, a plate of Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce. Dessert: Finally had room to try authentic Tiramisu....sooooo yummy!!

We are American. We are certainly trying our best to be a part of the culture here and not trying…read moreto stand out as "stupid Americans". I was disappointed that they had no explanation for what anything was other than it's "Italian" name. My translator could not make it out. So we ordered 3 random dishes. They were ok. I certainly wasn't blown away. Service was slow...which was ok because we were on vacation but he only brought two rounds of water and it was HOT in there.

Food and service was excellent. Charming neighborhood restaurant- beef was so tender you could cut…read moreit with a butter knife

This place has good service and food. They're known for their Florentine steak - we didn't try it…read morethough. The vegetable flan with fondue was bland, osso bucco good, and penne with meat sauce was also good (a little too salty for me). Cheesecake was also bland but recommended by the waiter. The restaurant is not friendly towards those with mobility challenges. There's a cute exterior covered patio with a few dining tables but too cold for dinner in mid-February. Prices were fair. Interior is really charming with bookshelves lining all the walls and heavy with books and wine. Family friendly.

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.

Excellent food and authentic Italian experience. Don't be fooled by the English subtitles for the…read moremenu items the place is not a tourist trap.