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    Florence Italian Restaurant

    3.7 (113 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza, Salad
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Eddie C.

    A small home style place working hard to be elegant but not quite making it. The soda is served in a can. Not what I expected from a sit down full service restaurant with a name Florence. The food was all just ok. The dish I enjoyed the most was the pizza. Flavorful sauce , flavorful toppings with a mildly crispy crust and soft Interior. My chicken parmigiana was just ok lacking any significant taste. The calamari appetizer was not much more flavorful. Nice and crispy with just the right amount of batter but bland overall. The service was pleasant enough but like the fare, no sparkle. Next? Not sure it's worth the drive to Martinez.

    JX L.

    The server lady was very friendly, we got seated right away. She was the only front of the house server of the night. Super busy of you: Food was good. The salad is my favorite. The pizza is delicious, they made it fresh. I appreciate the quality. It's a chill local restaurant, a cool spot.

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    Martha M.

    We stumbled upon this restaurant, 1st time here, party of 4, We got here at a good time, got our wine quick. Salad delicious, my Spaghetti Cioppino was delicious too., reasonable prices, friendly waiters (they checked on us at least 4 times). We will definitely come back again. Dessert yummmyy

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    Ame B.

    DON'T GO HERE!!! BRING YOUR OWN TUPPERWARE & GLAD BAGS if you find yourself inside this "business." Keep walking past to ANYWHERE else!!! Extremely UNFORTUNATE. Tried this restaurant for first time with family and seemed to be having a good experience...and made the ordinary request for left overs for Take Away. And for the first time EVER in my lifetime, was met with resistance and "that is small." WWHHAAT, Pardon Me? I thought I misheard but the expression of disdain on the server's face indicated this was really happening. I even offered to PAY (in addition to our dining bill) for a To Go container. Long story short, extreme resistance, Server speaking poorly about what was transpiring in the open restaurant and kitchen set up, in Spanish- however, server presuming I did not understand Spanish- another OOPS on her part; incredulous. See the included picture of the condiment container she brought back to the table. Crazy-Not Crazy? Responded as a good customer and tipped 20% for her time and assistance. NEVER to be a REPEAT customer and to discourage anyone hungry on Main Street downtown Martinez from potentially subjecting yourself and your family to an unfortunate experience. PS: after dining here, one of the other diner's while we were there happened upon us while we were strolling downtown and let us know that Florence Italian DID NOT honor the coupon they presented (the reason they "tried" this restaurant for the first time). The "co-customer was very kind and, as if she needed to, apologized to my family for what happened at Florence Italian. No ill will but an emphatic NO NO DON' T GO! Recommendation.

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    Candace L.

    Lunch date with a friend brought us here as a recommendation. The service started out a little slow, as we had to ask for bread and drinks. But we were the first customers as we arrived a little after they opened. After this small mishap the service definitely improved and we had such a great server. We both had Chicken alla Parmigiana, which I must say was so yummy. Perfect amount of sauce made this such a rich creamy pasta meal. We both had mimosas and you can never go wrong with day drinking that includes mimosas. Would definitely recommend and I actually want to try other items on their menu.

    Jane E.

    Yessss! Great music, great food, great service! A group of 5 of us. We came in for a late lunch on a Saturday. Easy to get a table. The waitress was super friendly and helpful for our first visit - w/ recommendations. I got the capellini and added meatballs. We ordered bruschetta and calamari on the table - delicious! Finished off w/ coffee and tiramisu. Bomb!!! Street parking. Trying this restaurant is a must!

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    Steven R.

    We returned back to Florence Italian restaurant and this time i ordered Spaghetti Di Mare! Spaghetti with sea food! Delicious and delightful to the palate! My favorite so far!

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    Ed U.

    You know you're in the 'burbs when an Italian restaurant calls itself Florence Italian Restaurant and not Firenze Ristorante. The name would've been the subject of endless small-mouth if it were operating in San Francisco because pretentious urban diners would insist on authenticity in their restaurant names so they won't be embarrassed to share their impressions with their equally pretentious friends. Like on Yelp. Let me share MY impressions then. Jamie W. and I liked Florence a lot. We came upon this spot after recognizing we were peckish after a meandering walk through Martinez's shoreline park. I was a bit puzzled at first because the last time I was at this address I was picking up a kebab rice plate at Kabul Garden. I was just gobsmacked the cuisine had traveled from Afghanistan to Italy. Italian food in Martinez? Sure, why not. We sat ourselves down in their expansive outdoor area. The patio space was actually pleasant because weekend auto traffic had been diverted on Main Street. The menu was full of Italian favorites filled with carbohydrates, so we managed our intake by dipping the complimentary loaf Italian bread into a thick marinara sauce mixed in olive oil (photo: https://bit.ly/3uQrBYX). No complaints from us. Jamie and I both ordered the $10 Florence Salad, a mix of baby greens and romaine with red onion, gorgonzola, cucumber, croutons, and kalamata olives. It was dressed in a slightly sweet honey Dijon dressing (photo: https://bit.ly/3qY0IRT). On mine, I had them add grilled prawns to turn it into an entree for an additional $7 (photo: https://bit.ly/3DwKgwV). Good stuff. Jamie got his shellfish with the $11 Scampi Pancetta, which you guessed it, was a quartet of plump prawns wrapped in pancetta and seared for texture (photo: https://bit.ly/3NGE9ux). Delicious and succulent. Obviously recognizing one salad was not enough, I decided to order the $10 Caprese Salad. It consisted of thick slices of French mozzarella and Roma tomatoes, a side of chopped kalamata olives, and a sprinkling of basil, all of it drizzled with olive oil and balsamic (photo: https://bit.ly/35ynV5s). Considering we avoided all the pizzas, pastas, and tiramisu desserts, we did a good job of getting gluttonous with just shrimp and salads. OK, there was bread and sliced pork belly involved, so sue me. We're just Florence people, we ain't Firenze paisans. Capeesh? FOOD - 4 stars...solid Italian food for hungry people not into authenticity, just satisfaction AMBIANCE - 4 stars...we liked the patio SERVICE - 4 stars...consistent..they didn't talk with their hands TOTAL - 4 stars...it's Florence...even if you're nasty RELATED - Exploring this side of Contra Costa County? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2x1rlsD

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    Walter B.

    Walt from Walt's Adventures here in Martinez, California. I find myself at the Florence Italian Restaurant. To be honest, the outside of the restaurant is not what I consider as inviting as with many areas in Martinez. This restaurant though is one of the gems that still glow brightly in the city. The food all had a great presentation. Some of the dishes though get lost in their sauces but still tasted great. The staff were welcoming but we did see the bottom out of water glasses. I would recommend this eatery for any casual or business dinner.

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    Delicious food! I've ordered food from this restaurant three times and all three times they did not disappoint. Highly recommend!!

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    Really great all around. Pizza is outstanding. Lovely airy crust. Misto salad was so yummy! We will become regulars for sure.

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