I missed the free buffet at the hotel this morning, so I ventured out and found this place. Like…read moremost places I've gone this weekend, it's packed and lively. It's kind of awkward placing orders without a command of the language, but I muddled my way through a request for pastries and an espresso. The counter staff was helpful enough, but I'm perceiving that "outsiders" aren't taken to very well in this community. On to the food- I got two pastries- one fruit-filled and another with pistachios and cream filled. The latter was pretty good, but I don't have to have it again.The espresso was cold! Definitely a no bueno.

Quick service, fresh pastries. Very accomodating. I got a salami sandwich and a salami…read more"multigrain" croissant, both tasty. My gf got a chocolate "croissant", not a true croissant, but very tasty nonetheless.

This place was such a treat! A small shop where everything is gluten free and so close to the train…read morestation. Staff there spoke enough English for the transaction. I am mainly writing this review to encourage all my fellow celiacs/gluten intolerants to go here, get into the chest freezer right by the entrance, and grab the pain au chocolat (chocolate crossiant). I'm still dreaming about it weeks later. ;-; was so ridiculously scrumptious.

This shop is small but packed with gluten free treats. Everything in the bakery is gluten free…read moreincluding GF beer in the fridge. They have amazing croissants and little pies and cookies stuffed with Nutella. They also have slices of pizza and appetizer-like food that they can heat up in a toaster oven, however I would stick to the baked goods because you can get really good gluten free pizza, calzones and pasta at multiple restaurants within a few blocks of this bakery. They also sell bread and whole cakes but we only sampled 4 of their baked goods. It's a relief to have so many options when visiting a new city. If you're looking to save money by stocking up your hotel or apartment with breakfast foods, this is a great place to go. It was surprising how inexpensive the items were compared to what we pay for the luxury of a gluten free muffin in the U.S. There were GF donuts listed on the website, but we didn't see any in the afternoon, so my advice would be to stop by early if you want the opportunity to choose from everything this lovely bakery makes.

Amazing Service Along With Amazing Food The Perfect Mix For An Enjoyable Meal…read moreThe People Who Own The Business Are Lovely

We had several dishes here and they were all Wonderful! Tuna pizza for my brother and he gave it…read more 9/10!

Oh, Starbene... you will remain the stuff of dreams. This mighty little gluten free bakery was one…read moreof my favorite shops in all my Italian travels. They have a wide assortment of gluten free goodies -- from cookies to pies to savory bread-based delights. It's all priced quite fairly, too. I came in around 6pm on a Friday, and the kind woman behind the counter advised me to come back in the morning because they had more things in the mornings. I was sincerely baffled and said-- wait, more?! To me, they had a ton of great options even at 6pm! Apparently the cases are packed full in the mornings and if you want your best pick of the lot, go then. But if you're like me and not able to do that for whatever reason, you'll still find plenty! I can't have gluten or dairy. Sometimes it's hard to find dairy free goodies in a gluten free bakery. Not so with Starbene! They had cookies, pies and tarts as well as some bread-based savory items -- all clearly marked as without dairy. Grazie, Starbene!! Made my whole night! I ended up getting some cookies (3 for 1€) -- they were almost like thumbprints, with blackberry jam filling and with chocolate hazelnut filling. So. Good. I also got an apricot jam tart (~3€, I think). It was also delicious! The apricot jam was just the right amount of sweet and the crust was perfectly flakey. Plus, there was a heart shape on top which was just the sweetest little detail. I also got a focaccina, which was kind of like a bread roll pizza without cheese or sauce. It was super good! I took it up to Piazzale Michelangelo and enjoyed it with a view of the city. Perfection! My next visit to Florence, Starbene's will be a must do. No question about it. Gluten free friends, get yourselves over there and enjoy!

This place was ok. I've had better here in NY and other local areas. I found there stuff to be very…read moredry and no flavor. Anyway, we went back last December (2022) it was closed. We didn't find it again when we walked past the direction.

We first visited here in the Fall of 2012 after my husband read about their pizza in Peter…read moreReinhardt's book American Pie. Our second visit was as good as the first time. Amazing lasagna. The pizza is to die for. The service is top notch. A family owned business that is a must been you visit Florence. The dining room feels so warm and inviting. The only negative is the new dining room chairs. They are so uncomfortable on the back but the food made it worth it. Alex is an incredible server and we were delighted to see the owners grandson working th pizza oven!

Coming here with celiac disease, I felt really looked after. They gave me my own GF bread and my…read moregnocchi plate was marked with a gluten-free sticker I wish I had liked my dish more, especially after hearing such good things. I don't think it was this place's fault, just not for me. The cheese was smoked, which I hadn't seen any indication of on the menu. Maybe there is something about the dish that makes those in the know expect that flavor, but honestly, the flavor made me gag, which I assume is attributable to my vegetarianism We got there a little before the dinner rush, and I could see how it could get really busy. It is what it is, but I wouldn't come here if you're in a rush

You need to know that it is now called Il Centrale, or you'll never find it. They do provide a…read morelarge variety of gluten-free pizzas, which is a real find if you're GF. We ate there twice because their hours accommodated our weird schedule. Super easy to find once you know what you're looking for!

Great service and excellent food. We had the white lasagna and ravioli with bolognese…read more Loved the service - very classy and attentive. Served us a complimentary glass of Prosecco while we waited for a table since we didn't have a reservation. above and beyond all around

We had just gotten to San Gimignano after a few wine tastings and were looking for a nice place for…read moredinner. The agriturismo called here and asked if they could seat two people to which they responded they were completely booked, so we decided to walk in and see if we could get a table and when we arrived they told us a 25 minute wait which we we're fine with. We ordered the minestrone soup, a salad, a side of the white tuscan beans in olive oil, and the spinach with butter. We also got a 1.2 kilogram Bistecca alla Florentina. I had this steak two separate times in Italy before trying it here and it was good, but here it was just too chewy. I know they cook these rare but the texture of the meat was just a no go. The minestrone soup actually tasted exactly like a can of Progresso soup -- nothing special, but the texture of the ingredients was good and the veggies looked fresh. The spinach and beans were good, but I actually wish I ordered pasta instead of the steak because watching them bring pasta over to the other tables, I could tell it looked good. It's hit or miss with the steak sometimes and I guess I just got unlucky this night.

It's been an hour and half at our table since our order. No food and no one has been by to ask if…read morewe want more drinks etc.... Extremely disappointing. Mark

Lovely local place. Upon our airbnb recommendation we ventured here. Very friendly service. They…read morebring you a small glass of sparkling white wine to start. I got a brilliant fetticini with seafood that I enjoyed. It came with several shrimps and a langoustine on top. Some places you have to hunt to find the meat but this place did not skimp. My friend ordered the gluten free pizza but said the crust was a bit salty. I think it was worth a second try if we had stayed longer. It's a bit out of the way but if you happen to be in the area it's a nice place to visit. Language was a bit of a challenge, ordering was fine but we asked if they could call us a taxi and that turned out to be unsuccessful.

From the owner: Cucina ricercata con specialità tosco emiliane, a pranzo durante la settimana possibilità di menù…read morelavoro, cucina per celiaci, eventi e organizzazione per cerimonie di ogni tipo... Accettiamo cani di tutte le taglie!

Cute admirable place that served expresso and pastries. Loved everything!!! Had macchiato and…read morecanolas. Pistachio was the best. Service wasn't so good !!! I really think Italians hate Americans. Weird when this is a tourist area.

EXCELLENT COFFEE…read more This is a great coffee shop that not only has very good coffee but a large selection of sweets. The WI-FI here is fast and free. Quite a nice pit stop.