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FrancescoVini

4.7 (71 reviews)
PriceyTuscan, Wine Bars, Steakhouses
Closed 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Outdoor seating

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Emma D.

Came to this place after our tour as a recommendation. I had the wild boar pasta and some tiramisu. The pasta was sooo good, the meat was very tender and the flavor wasn't overpowering. The tiramisu was also good, the ratio of the cream to filling was good. Overall was a good experience. It's a very nice restaurant

Nycole R.

Typical Italian restaurant with patio seating in Florence. The misters on the patio caught our attention on a hot day while we were walking through town and we decided to stop. There's also an impressive display of aging meats in the window-I'd love to try a steak here. Service was kind and the food was pretty good. I didn't prefer the pesto noodles, but I think that was just personal preference.

Caroline G.

Amazing food! Truffle mashed potatoes, steak, and spaghetti. All was fabulous. Great atmosphere as well. Definitely recommend.

Proscuitto, fried pizza dough, cream cheese
K X.

florentine steak is a must order. Filet side was so tender and strip was juicy and pretty fatty in a good way. I loved the fried pizza dough, cream cheese, prosciutto combination. And the pizza dough was super salty (yum)

Pappardelle al Coniglio, Guanciale e profumo di Limone  | Pappardelle of fresh pasta with a rabbit ragu.
Michael B.

This place was so good that we ate here twice while we were in Florence. The food and service were fantastic. We loved the bistecca alla fiorentina and papperdelle with rabbit. One of the best steaks we've ever had, and the pastas were all delicious! Can't wait to visit again next time we are in Italy!

Outdoor seating at Francesco Vini in Florence at lunchtime in September 2023
KC L.

Stumbled on this place for lunch while walking through Florence (Princess cruise excursion) and hit the jackpot! Could not have found a better typical Florentine outdoor eatery with top-notch food and service. Had the stuffed chicken and seafood pasta. Molto bene/delicioso!! English-speaking server was a plus.

Chris S.

Great food. Great service. Perfect location. Eat outside to people watch and enjoy cool misting.

Bistecca Alla Fiorentina 1.2kg with small bowl of tartufo mashed potatoes behind it accompanied with glass of Chianti.

Great service and delicious food! My time in Florence was extremely limited and one of my bucket-list items was to try the Bistecca Alla Fiorentina, popular Tuscan style steak. I ran into this place while shopping for leather and almost passed it up due to my limited time. My family convinced my to dine here since they knew it was on my bucket list and it did not disappoint. The steak was deliciously seasoned and perfectly cooked medium rare. The tartufo mashed potatoes were amazing. The pasta, made in house was perfectly cooked Al dente with fresh ingredients. The location was great as it was off the main touristy area providing a relaxing and pleasant ambiance. Great wine list. Definitely a must try.

Susan S.

One of our favorite outdoor cafes, it was a treat to enjoy a great meal while watching interesting locals on the street. The wild boar pasta was my favorite but you can't beet the anti pasta plate. The fresh meat and cheeses paired so well with the red wine that I thought I was in Heaven. I have recommended this restaurant many times to US travelers as it was one of our favorite restauratns in Florence. Definately try it! buen provecho

Ravioli with spinach

The food was absolutely delicious! Something for everyone for sure! The drinks were also amazing and they give you ice! The bruschetta appetizer is SOOO worth it but it does only come with 2 slices of bread per order. I got the ravioli with spinach and it did not disappoint! Although it's only 4 noodles, it felt like plenty! The service was good and they were attentive. The ambiance is very nice, you can dress up or down and make the experience yours!

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service and food were impeccable. For salads, pasta, steak or desert this place is top notch.

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Great spot for brunch. Eggs Benny were excellent great caprese salad. Good start to our tour of Italy

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Ordered spinach ravioli and loved it! Also tried the pesto lasagna which was to die for! Fantastic restaurant!

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It can be tough to find really great restaurants very close to big tourist attractions, but we got lucky and stumble into this one.

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A friend recommended this restaurant and it did not disappoint. We had the steak with balsamic and risotto. Both were fantastic.

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If you happen to be in Firenze, Francesco Vini is a must. Outstanding food, wine, and service.

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The truffle risotto is delicious! And service is quick!! Perfect for in between tours!

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Great family run business in historical center! I've been here many times and i can always count on good food and great service.

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FrancescoVini Reviews in Other Languages

Signorvino - Shop for wine and have it with your dinner.

Signorvino

3.4(73 reviews)
0.5 kmPalazzo Pitti
€€

We wanted to thank Alessandro F., for assisting us with our wine selection. He was professional and…read moreknowledgeable. We will be ordering from this establishment in the future. Thank you for everything!

It's a perfect little spot to catch lunch outside or have a bottle of wine to people watch. There…read morewere only two tings that I didn't like; one of which I don't think the restaurant has much control over. That being said, the first thing was the service. It's rather slow. I don't know if it's slow to me because crazy Americans think everything should be faster than not. So I wish I could give half stars. They are super nice ..,it just took a while to get my order in. The second thing that I don't think they can control is the people who walk around trying to sell you something. They're a bit aggressive. With me looking like them, they beelined for me the two times we sat there near the entrance. So I suggest sitting inside away from that because they can't come in. There is this little cute table that we sat at that is on the edge of the inside but the window is a roll up window giving you access to the outside patio. That is where the can still get to you but can't come all the way in....except this one lady. She stepped all the way in....i was shocked. And got aggressive with me when I told her no thank you. The trick?...they told me "I'm beautiful" "like your natural hair..." and since they liked me, they said "I give to you..." and handed me two bracelets and a fan. I said no thank you and she kept shouting "excuse me...I give to you..." I set them on the table and she gave me the son story of being pregnant and since she give to me, I should give to her for the gift. I said no one final time and she snatched everything off the table and left...FINALLY. Ugh. So not sure if the restaurant can do more but they need to.

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Signorvino
Signorvino - Wine with a view

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Wine with a view

Enoteca Pitti Gola e Cantina - Sunday cheers

Enoteca Pitti Gola e Cantina

4.7(84 reviews)
0.9 kmPalazzo Pitti
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Were able to snag an outside table walk in but certainly they fill up quickly and a reservation…read moreprobably would have been better. We grabbed a bottle of wine on a warmer June afternoon after a day of exploring, which was definitely refreshing. The location isn't much as it overlooks a pretty bare piazza. The service can be a bit on the slower side, especially when I walked in and tried to get the bill. But still if you're able to get a table it's a pretty quaint wine bar. It seemed like they had some flights/tastings, which would have been an interesting option.

Title: Great wine selection, but disappointing service from our server Noemi…read moreWe 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.

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Enoteca Pitti Gola e Cantina
Enoteca Pitti Gola e Cantina

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La Prosciutteria - Small charcuterie and cheese board

La Prosciutteria

4.6(269 reviews)
0.2 kmDuomo
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The place is small so just be prepared to be elbow with elbow with others. Everyone was friendly…read moreand helpful. Other clients and staff alike. The food was amazing. The charcuterie board was big enough to share with 3 but also depends of how much you eat. lol portions tend to be smaller in Italy. However, the sandwich was a nice size. All the cold cuts were fresh and taste was another level. A nice list of wine selection as well.

We stumbled upon this location while finding our way around Florence. We were excited to sit down…read moreand enjoy a beautiful cheeseboard here due to the fact that they had so many amazing meats and cheeses behind the counter. The staff was knowledgeable on all the different meats and cheeses available and were able to make recommendations based on what you prefer. We ordered a beautiful looking cheeseboard that had a variety of different hard cheeses along with different meats. The presentation was beautiful and we very much enjoyed the entire thing. It is very cool to see the different meat hanging from the ceiling in addition to the wine bottles and the cool ambience that they created in the small location. There are a handful of seats available and then there's even a back room with a few more tables to accommodate a few more people. From a price point perspective, it wasn't too bad, especially if you're swinging in for a snack and a quick glass of wine or a beer.

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La Prosciutteria - Meat on the walls.

Meat on the walls.

La Prosciutteria - Meat on the walls

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Meat on the walls

I 2 Fratellini - Ham and truffle cream

I 2 Fratellini

4.5(208 reviews)
0.4 kmDuomo

November 9, 2024 2:30PM…read more It does appear they have two stalls on the same street that you can order from. One side seemed to have more alcohol on display and the side I was on was more sandwich focused, but I'm pretty sure you can order the same things from both windows. Initially I was going to get the 21 - Fresh Sausage and Eggplant because I'm an eggplant lover... the lady at the counter was kind enough to let me know that the fresh sausage is actually rare, uncooked sausage and gave me a small piece to try. I was getting ready to get on a train that day and didn't want something that might not sit well with me, so I moved on to number 27 spicy salami and cream cheese. My partner got the number 1, ham, cream cheese and rocket salad. Both are very good sized and oh so delicious. The line moved quickly, so many options for decision paralysis. This is the place for schiacciate Florentine as recommended from friends who used to live here. Definitely would recommend to study up their menu before coming so it's easier to pick what you want. This is more of a stall and you grab and go, we stood around the sidewalk and inhaled our sandwiches. Watch out for the pigeons getting ready to take your crumbs too, you can see them on the ledge of the building getting ready to attack. A must visit for Florence.

The best place to get classic Florentine sandwiches. It's a small booth and there's no inside…read moreseating but they do have chairs if you can grab one. The line is long right around lunch time but it moves fairly fast. They have a variety of choices so you might need time to decide. We got the proscuitto arrosto e crema tartufata and finocchiona e crema de formaggio. Proscuitto Arrosto E Crema Tartufata- The bread is soft and fresh. The roasted ham is tasty and the truffle cream adds a lovely flavor and ties the dish together. Finocchiona E Crema De Formaggio- Can't sing enough of their bread's praises! The tuscan salami is spicy and flavorful. The fennel is slightly sweet and the cream cheese is smooth and light. Great experience overall!

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I 2 Fratellini - The line, goes fast and with the wait

The line, goes fast and with the wait

I 2 Fratellini - Owner is racist, as he took away my seat and chair while I was eating and gave it to a European couple.

Owner is racist, as he took away my seat and chair while I was eating and gave it to a European couple.

I 2 Fratellini - Salami with Cream Cheese

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Salami with Cream Cheese

FrancescoVini - tuscan - Updated June 2026

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