Enoteca Pitti Gola e Cantina
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Incredible taglierini with butter, parmigiano, and truffles -- as good or better as any we had in Piedmont over the summer. Gnochetti wkth squid ink was good but I'd get something else next time. My wife loved her wine tasting.
Do not miss this spot. Located across from Palazzo Pitti, this place has a great view, great ambiance, great wine, and great food. We've visited multiple times, on multiple trips. We basically treated the enoteca as our headquarters this trip, convening there at least once a day to solidify plans (and have wine & bites, of course!). The staff is extremely friendly and well informed. They were invaluable when it came to recommendations, leading us in the right direction daily. We can't wait to go back!
Spending time here was a highlight of our trip to Florence. Knowledgeable and friendly staff, delicious wine and the most relaxing atmosphere after navigating the tourist mobs. We did not order any food only stopped here for wine and cheese plate.
This place is a massive bait and switch scam. While there's no doubt their wines in enoteca are super good, their business model is to get 2-3 of those amazing ones from the producers you can absolutely enjoy; but that's the bait. The scam is that's all they have to sell. Or can sell by law. They then try to sell you a subscription to their wine club where you assume based off what you tasted you will buy a similar quality of wine; I've been a member a few years and the wines they ship are garbage. That's the switch. When you go back to the store to buy more of the good wine, they claim they can't sell them. You can only drink a bottle there because that's all they have, the good stuff is used to lure you in to sell you the garbage later; so do not join their wine club. Per their email, you will not get what you tasted. They admit this too if you email them.
This continues to be my go-to place when I am in Florence. The food is always good, the ambiance is cool, and the people are awesome - of course don't forget the wines, too! Once you pick what you would like to eat (mind you, everything tastes great) they will suggest a matching wine for you. I was here 7 years ago (for the first time), 5 years ago, then now...and one of the owners: Zeno remembered me! Thanks for the great experience again! You can buy wine after you tasted. Also they will bubble wrap for you if you plan to bring back.
If you are into wine this place is a must visit. I actually can't say enough about this place... the service, the food and the wine are all spectacular! Reservations are certainly necessary because the place is pretty small and will get filled up everyday. If you go for lunch, they have a 35 euro per person tasting menu that included five or six courses all with distinct wine pairings. It's a steal! And let's be clear that any wine on their menu doesn't get there by accident... each one is hand selected for the quality or the uniqueness based on what they're serving it with that day. The food was some of the best we had in Florence, but the personality and outgoing nature of the hospitality made the place truly 5 stars. It should be on your short list of must do spots in Florence. Pro tip: if you happen to be dining alone... they have three bar stools inside at the main bar and one stool is almost always open anytime day or night. Hop on the bar, elevate your day... Thank me later!
This is just a very special place. I've visited on multiple trips to Florence, multiple times. In each case, even the glasses of wine are treated as if they are something unique, to be discussed and savored with whoever your well-informed waiter happens to be. The food is also delicious. We especially enjoyed the Burrata with anchovies and capers on warm cornbread, and the delicious chicken liver pate on the local toasted Fiorentine bread. Also... Drink Vermentino... whenever possible!!
I read a lot of recommendation and made reservation for my first night in Florence. It's a cute place, only few tables and we sat outside enjoying the summer breeze. The food was ok but not amazing.
Went for wine tasting with my boyfriend, his sister and her boyfriend after seeing it randomly on a map. We just did a bubbles flight, but it was delicious and the staff was highly knowledgeable! We even ended up purchasing one of the wines we tried to have again later that evening. Service was a tad slow - but in Italy that's to be expected and embraced! Did not try the food, but it looked good.
Wine lovers dream! This place is a must for your casual wine enthusiast or hardcore wine travel explorer. They have a deep list of Chianti Classico dating from the early 1900's on. These are wines stored properly and not available any place else in this quantity. The food is excellent. The staff is excellent. Be warned this is a wine bar and they do not take kindly to customers interested in food only.
If you're a huge fan of wine and cheese like I am, you must try this place. It was already on my list to visit before even getting to Florence but I was convinced to try it even more when my Airbnb guy recommended it as well. The place is located in the Pitti piazza, so you get to sit outside and get a nice view of the Pitti piazza. Don't follow the gps completely as the direction will take you further out then where it is, so keep an eye out for the name of the restaurant (also hard to find), but it's only few restaurants back from where the gps takes you. Now let's talking about wine! I recommend getting the tasting flight. They have few different options and the waiter recommends you something depending on if you're eating cheese with it, a meal, or just drinking wine. We tried out 6 different wines and they were all fantastic!!! I tried the cheeses in Italy few times before I tried the cheeses here and I was really disappointed, so I was hoping for good cheeses here and I was not disappointed at all. I was so happy that the cheese selection was exactly what I was craving!!!! Their inside seatings are really cute, but it all packed when we got there so we sat outside, and suffered a slight bit in the heat but it was all worth it.
Two trips to Italy and this is our favorite place. Spent one night at the bar getting a wonderful lesson in several local wines. The bartender was helpful and knowledgeable. The glasses of wine were priced well below what we expected considering the price of the bottles. An order off their limited bar snack menu was enough to get us to make a reservation for dinner the following night. Dinner was even better than we expected. We enjoyed all of their wine recommendations. The food was all amazing. Fresh pasta, flavorful sauce. The star was a Parmesan and pecorino fondue topped with an egg and mushrooms. There are no words to do it justice. They have a wine club featuring local wines that are generally unavailable or hard to find in the states. We were surprised at how reasonable it was to have them ship to the U.S.
i could probably go on and on about this place and my experience, but ill give you the cliff notes version of it instead... GO THERE. if youre in florence and you want to eat well AND have a great wine tasting experience...GO THERE. zeno (one of the owners/sommelier) is a well spoken italian cat that knows his wine. we found out about this place thru another friend who had been here recently, and boy were we lucky to have found this gem of a spot... our wine tasting and meal consisted of about 7 or 8 courses of food with about 12 glasses of wine. after the greatest wine tasting experience ive ever had in my life....i was completely satiated and also completely hammered. GOD, vacations sure are great... the wine selection here truly is remarkable...apparently they have their own reserve bottles of wine that they started receiving from a small winery that they work with near tuscany... these guys really do have a passion for wine and food and will definitely educate you on old world italian wines... i have to say again...the food here was amazing...as a wine-o or as a foodie...if youre in florenece...make a reservation and get your ass in here asap!!!
10 months ago
Title: Great wine selection, but disappointing service from our server Noemi We visited Enoteca Pitti Gola because it was recommended by Wine Spectator, and the wine list truly is impressive -- an extensive and well-curated selection of Italian wines. We were two couples and went for some wine and light snacks. When we arrived, there wasn't a table available for four, so we had to sit separately. Once a table behind our friends became available, we asked to move so we could sit closer together, but our server, Noemi, wasn't very accommodating and seemed somewhat annoyed by the request. We mentioned that we wanted to share a few dishes and asked about portion sizes, but Noemi didn't explain things clearly and wasn't very friendly. She insisted the plates weren't meant for sharing, which turned out not to be true. The wine itself was excellent, and the snacks were good -- but the overall service from Noemi felt unfriendly and not very customer-oriented. I'd still recommend the place if you're interested in trying great Italian wines, but be aware that the service experience may not match the quality of the wine. read more
Incredible taglierini with butter, parmigiano, and truffles -- as good or better as any we had in Piedmont over the summer. Gnochetti wkth squid ink was good but I'd get something else next time. My wife loved her wine tasting. read more
2 years ago
Do not miss this spot. Located across from Palazzo Pitti, this place has a great view, great ambiance, great wine, and great food. We've visited multiple times, on multiple trips. We basically treated the enoteca as our headquarters this trip, convening there at least once a day to solidify plans (and have wine & bites, of course!). The staff is extremely friendly and well informed. They were invaluable when it came to recommendations, leading us in the right direction daily. We can't wait to go back! read more
3 years ago
Spending time here was a highlight of our trip to Florence. Knowledgeable and friendly staff, delicious wine and the most relaxing atmosphere after navigating the tourist mobs. We did not order any food only stopped here for wine and cheese plate. read more
3 years ago
This place is a massive bait and switch scam. While there's no doubt their wines in enoteca are super good, their business model is to get 2-3 of those amazing ones from the producers you can absolutely enjoy; but that's the bait. The scam is that's all they have to sell. Or can sell by law. They then try to sell you a subscription to their wine club where you assume based off what you tasted you will buy a similar quality of wine; I've been a member a few years and the wines they ship are garbage. That's the switch. When you go back to the store to buy more of the good wine, they claim they can't sell them. You can only drink a bottle there because that's all they have, the good stuff is used to lure you in to sell you the garbage later; so do not join their wine club. Per their email, you will not get what you tasted. They admit this too if you email them. read more
This continues to be my go-to place when I am in Florence. The food is always good, the ambiance is cool, and the people are awesome - of course don't forget the wines, too! Once you pick what you would like to eat (mind you, everything tastes great) they will suggest a matching wine for you. I was here 7 years ago (for the first time), 5 years ago, then now...and one of the owners: Zeno remembered me! Thanks for the great experience again! You can buy wine after you tasted. Also they will bubble wrap for you if you plan to bring back. read more
If you are into wine this place is a must visit. I actually can't say enough about this place... the service, the food and the wine are all spectacular! Reservations are certainly necessary because the place is pretty small and will get filled up everyday. If you go for lunch, they have a 35 euro per person tasting menu that included five or six courses all with distinct wine pairings. It's a steal! And let's be clear that any wine on their menu doesn't get there by accident... each one is hand selected for the quality or the uniqueness based on what they're serving it with that day. The food was some of the best we had in Florence, but the personality and outgoing nature of the hospitality made the place truly 5 stars. It should be on your short list of must do spots in Florence. Pro tip: if you happen to be dining alone... they have three bar stools inside at the main bar and one stool is almost always open anytime day or night. Hop on the bar, elevate your day... Thank me later! read more
4 years ago
This is just a very special place. I've visited on multiple trips to Florence, multiple times. In each case, even the glasses of wine are treated as if they are something unique, to be discussed and savored with whoever your well-informed waiter happens to be. The food is also delicious. We especially enjoyed the Burrata with anchovies and capers on warm cornbread, and the delicious chicken liver pate on the local toasted Fiorentine bread. Also... Drink Vermentino... whenever possible!! read more
7 years ago
Went for wine tasting with my boyfriend, his sister and her boyfriend after seeing it randomly on a map. We just did a bubbles flight, but it was delicious and the staff was highly knowledgeable! We even ended up purchasing one of the wines we tried to have again later that evening. Service was a tad slow - but in Italy that's to be expected and embraced! Did not try the food, but it looked good. read more
7 years ago
Wine lovers dream! This place is a must for your casual wine enthusiast or hardcore wine travel explorer. They have a deep list of Chianti Classico dating from the early 1900's on. These are wines stored properly and not available any place else in this quantity. The food is excellent. The staff is excellent. Be warned this is a wine bar and they do not take kindly to customers interested in food only. read more
If you're a huge fan of wine and cheese like I am, you must try this place. It was already on my list to visit before even getting to Florence but I was convinced to try it even more when my Airbnb guy recommended it as well. The place is located in the Pitti piazza, so you get to sit outside and get a nice view of the Pitti piazza. Don't follow the gps completely as the direction will take you further out then where it is, so keep an eye out for the name of the restaurant (also hard to find), but it's only few restaurants back from where the gps takes you. Now let's talking about wine! I recommend getting the tasting flight. They have few different options and the waiter recommends you something depending on if you're eating cheese with it, a meal, or just drinking wine. We tried out 6 different wines and they were all fantastic!!! I tried the cheeses in Italy few times before I tried the cheeses here and I was really disappointed, so I was hoping for good cheeses here and I was not disappointed at all. I was so happy that the cheese selection was exactly what I was craving!!!! Their inside seatings are really cute, but it all packed when we got there so we sat outside, and suffered a slight bit in the heat but it was all worth it. read more
Two trips to Italy and this is our favorite place. Spent one night at the bar getting a wonderful lesson in several local wines. The bartender was helpful and knowledgeable. The glasses of wine were priced well below what we expected considering the price of the bottles. An order off their limited bar snack menu was enough to get us to make a reservation for dinner the following night. Dinner was even better than we expected. We enjoyed all of their wine recommendations. The food was all amazing. Fresh pasta, flavorful sauce. The star was a Parmesan and pecorino fondue topped with an egg and mushrooms. There are no words to do it justice. They have a wine club featuring local wines that are generally unavailable or hard to find in the states. We were surprised at how reasonable it was to have them ship to the U.S. read more
3 years ago
i could probably go on and on about this place and my experience, but ill give you the cliff notes version of it instead... GO THERE. if youre in florence and you want to eat well AND have a great wine tasting experience...GO THERE. zeno (one of the owners/sommelier) is a well spoken italian cat that knows his wine. we found out about this place thru another friend who had been here recently, and boy were we lucky to have found this gem of a spot... our wine tasting and meal consisted of about 7 or 8 courses of food with about 12 glasses of wine. after the greatest wine tasting experience ive ever had in my life....i was completely satiated and also completely hammered. GOD, vacations sure are great... the wine selection here truly is remarkable...apparently they have their own reserve bottles of wine that they started receiving from a small winery that they work with near tuscany... these guys really do have a passion for wine and food and will definitely educate you on old world italian wines... i have to say again...the food here was amazing...as a wine-o or as a foodie...if youre in florenece...make a reservation and get your ass in here asap!!! read more
9 years ago
Some good and some bad with this review. Here is the quick and dirty breakdown. +1 star - Very responsive to my request for reservations. Showed up on time and our table was ready. +1 star - Prosciutto app with mozarella was amazing. Probably some of the best prosciutto I had on the trip to Firenze. Ask for the bottle of Olio di Olivo to do some extra drizzle on the dish. +1 star - food was pretty solid. Not the best in Firenze, but good food. -1 star - Sat down for dinner and asked to do one of the wine tastings on the menu. Was told the wine tastings can only be done at lunch. About 10 mins later, another waiter brings a tasting of three glasses over to a party of three sitting next to us. Che cosa? -1 star - my dish came out luke warm. As highly recommended as this restaurant was from a friend in NY, the execution did not come through at the end of the day. Wanted to give this place 5 stars, but couldn't go any higher than 3 stars. Conclusion: Would recommend putting this place on your lunch radar versus dinner. It is small so make sure you have a reservation in advance. read more
10 years ago
I'm in LOVE! This is possibly the best meal I've ever had in my entire life, and that is saying a lot. I have had MANY a chef's tasting menu and this rivals my favorite spot (Bacchanalia in Atlanta, GA) We reserved Dinner with an Owner for the night. This includes a 15+ wine tasting along with a specialized tasting menu of around 8-10 courses of DELICIOUS food. Zeno, one of the owners of the restaurant, made us feel right at home and explained the origin of each wine. He pairs everything specifically to whatever dish you are having and is also a pleasure to chat with and share a few drinks. I only wish I lived closer so I could frequent this place more often. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND EAT HERE!!! You will NOT be disappointed!!!! read more
12 years ago
Oh, Enoteca Pitti... oh, you glorious little winery. It was hot and we were tired from tramping around the beautiful but oppressively sunny Boboli Gardens (right across from this amazing place). It was our honeymoon and I had read about this place and how magnificent it was. I sprung for the wine paired lunch and it was the (second ;) ) best decision of my life. Firstly, a wine tasting here does not mean what it means in the states. You are getting an almost full glass of each of the four wines here. Be prepared, darlings. The Food (this was lunch!): The chicken pate with sage and red wine reduction - butter of the gods. Fresh pasta with beef and mushrooms - hearty, light and magnificent. Homemade ricotta pie - the birth of Venus in dessert form. The Wine: How special to have the server describe the wine you are about to taste from its birth to current maturity as well as tell you about its flavor profile, home and reasons for pairing! Talk about treating yourself! I felt like a Renaissance duchess, awaiting my multiple courses ordered from the leather (yes, authentic Italian leather) menu. Two whites, one effervescent and appley, the other as flavorful as a Wonka everlasting gobstopper - it just kept going! Oak, then fruit, then vanilla. Amazing. Two reds, one dry and nicely sour, the other sweet and dark like good chocolate. One of the most decadent moments of my life, and one I will always remember. After this most luscious of lunches, I needed a nap and an espresso. Isn't that what Italian vacations are for? read more
10 years ago
I absolutely love this wine bar. It was my favorite wine bar I went to on this trip. I randomly was walking by and decided hey it's 2pm how about some wine. So I walked in and was greeted by an extremely nice waiter who let me practice my (not so great) Italian. I ordered a glass of Brunello and sat back to relax. I had dinner plans later that night so I didn't get any food. The Brunello was one of the best I tasted. The server took time to explain where the bottle was produced and what makes Brunello so special. After about an hour of relaxing I decided I have to come back and actually eat here. The next day I made the trek back across the Ponte Vecchio bridge to my new favorite little wine bar. This time I ordered food. I ordered stuffed squash blossoms and this AMAZING to die for spaghettini with burrata, eggplant, tomato and basil. It was so simple and yet so perfectly executed. The pasta was al dente and delicious. I would eat that dish every day if I could. Naturally, I ordered a few more glasses of Brunello and talked to my waiter who said "ah you are back again!" If I lived there, they wouldn't be able to get rid of me. I love this place. read more
I'm a wine newbie, and I really enjoyed this wine bar! You can sit outside or inside. This bar is right across from Pitti Palace; there are other shops/bars/restaurants down the street as well. The servers were excellent and really knew about all the wines they served. They were extremely knowwledeable. They were able to give advice and recommendations. I had a delicious Pinot Grigio, a Bubbly, and an Orange Wine. Prices are reasonable, wine is great, and staff is very friendly- they also speak English read more
9 years ago
Where do I begin?!! For starters, the location of this little gem is just lovely: it boasts a view of the Piazza Pitti, and there is seating outdoors for around 18 patrons. I made a 7:30pm dinner reservation request via email, and was responded to within hours. Upon arrival, we were greeted warmly, and immediately served a wonderful complimentary glass of prosecco. We were seated at our table al fresco within 6-minutes. From there, we were greeted by the proprietor, Zeno Fioravati, who treated us like old friends. My husband and I are not particularly seasoned wine drinkers, and Zeno educated us about selecting the perfect glass for our respective meals. His passion for wine was apparent, and his gracious hospitality was just right: attentive, but not overbearing. And he couldn't have made better recommendations! Our 14-year old daughter & I started with the fried zucchini flowers stuffed with cheese, and it simply melted in our mouths. My husband ordered the cheese board, and couldn't stop moaning with delight (as well, the focaccia was so light & savory that we devoured it all!). Our entrees were equally divine: I had the homemade gnocchi with octopus, capers & tomato, and it was prepared to perfection, as was our daughter's ravioli with robiola cheese, lemon & thyme in a cream of pea. My husband's tagliatelle with veal ossubuco ragout blew his mind. Sadly, we were too full for dessert, but the selections were lovely. All told, our bill came to $80 Euros, which felt incredibly reasonable for a meal of this caliber. Zeno also let us know that he & his brother recently opened a second restaurant (Osteria del Emoteco, located at Via Romana Fored, 055/2286018), which we plan to check out on our last night in Firenze. read more
7 years ago
Loved our experience sitting outside here and all the excellent wine knowledge. We did the tasting menu which we all said was excellent value! The osso buco pappardelle was sooo good! You will enjoy the atmosphere, great food and great wine selection! read more
11 years ago
Great location directly across from the Pitti Palace (let's face it after schlepping through that place you'll need a few glasses of wine) Helpful, friendly staff, beautiful space with a downstairs room for meetings or larger groups. The best and most unique selling point for this place though is their varied, well curated wine list. Where else are you going to drink a glass of 1977 Chianti for €10? I wish I had discovered this place sooner as I would have been here every night! Buyer beware- no booze or beer so only bring fellow winos read more
8 years ago
Such a great wine selection! All types and flavors and sizes. Very comfortable seating, a/c, delightful assortment of snacks to go with your wine. Relaxing and peaceful, a joy to visit! read more
7 years ago
9 years ago
Fabulous experience, quaint, DELICIOUS food and fantastic wines. Small portions for the food but incredibly yummy. Was recommend to me both by a friend in the states, and a friend who is from Rome. Highly recommend! read more
8 years ago
We love Enoteca Pitti Gola! We found them on a rainy day and kept coming back for meals and tastings. Before we left Florence we joined their wine memberships. We are now going on year three of receiving wines shipped to California and they are delicious. They also write a detailed newsletter about the wine and winemakers to accompany your shipment. The selection and attention to details is what's keeps us dreaming of going back to Italy. Thank you! read more
9 years ago
We are traveling for our honeymoon and came to this restaurant based on its impeccable reputation. The restaurant is amazing. The flavors are impeccable. We complimented the food and were educated on the wine. It was truly amazing. Words cannot describe. read more
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Reservations recommended though we did manage to eat here twice. Both times were excellent as were the suggested wine pairing. read more
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Pitti Gola e Cantina is one of those hidden gems of Italy; it's a small wine bar right across the street from the Pitti Palace. Whenever I'm in Florence I make a point of stopping by and sampling a few glasses of some Super Tuscans accompanied by some fine cheeses. I would highly recommend this fine Cantina. read more
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Piazza de' Pitti 16
50125 Florence
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Palazzo Pitti
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