4 stars for the location. If you want to pay for the view this is the place for you! Service was horrible....... Waited 30 mins even more for bread, water.... I had to make eye contact just to get the waiter's attention I ordered buffalo mozzarella for starters, this came without olive oil or balsamic vinegar, I waited ever so patiently; until I got the waiter's attention yet again. It was a Sunday night and not busy at all. (Sad excuse I know). The hostess was actually the only one smiling... Food was ok... Not the best I've had in Italy.. I don't like leaving a bad review however I think one should get what you are paying for; location was good, atmosphere was decent but service should be better!!!!! read more

Location! Location! Location! My husband & brother & I sat in a window seat table, had excellent service. Ordered the burrata & fresh veggie it was divine. The aperal spritz was excellent! Perfect place to take a beat, breathe in the beauty and relax & enjoy the atmosphere! read more

Amazing looking food and view... but nothing else. My friend and I walk in and the waiter automatically assumes that we are too poor to afford this restaurant. The food arrived but did not taste nearly as good as it looked. read more

Go on a Saturday night for live jazz and the best views of the Ponte Vecchio - dream come true! :) read more

Golden View Open Bar - Go on a Saturday night for live jazz and the best views of the Ponte Vecchio - dream come true! :) - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

My daughter loved her pizza and said it was some of the best she's ever had. This is a good place to go for kids and picky eaters. The tiramisu was perfect and not too sweet. The scenery of the restaurant is very nice and welcoming. The view is absolutely gorgeous. The service is great and so are the servers. I would recommend eating here. read more

Great service, great food, great view, overall great place. Make sure to call ahead for a reservation if you're trying to have dinner. They will make accommodations for walk ins but it's not a guarantee. The view is of the Ponte Vecchio and the service was just top of the line. Do yourself a favor and Give it try while in Florence. read more

Very friendly service. Free appetizers with drinks. Beautiful view! We were only there for the special happy hour. But I would like to go back for dinner. read more

This was one of the more upscale restaurants we ate at while staying in Florence. We started out in the bar area where we got a table with an amazing view of the Arno & Ponte Vecchio. They had a (free) all you can eat appetizer bar which was great to pick at while we waited for drinks. We ordered two special cocktails (something fruity with chilli flakes) and great gin and tonics. For dinner, we sat close to their live music amongst the beautiful artwork. We ordered a cheese & meat antipasto platter, ravioli & risotto. The food was really good, but the environment was excellent. A more modern feel than many of the other restaurants we visited in our trip. Beautiful views, artwork & live music! read more

It's one of those places where they have half of the place empty but they try to seat you behind a column. Buffet is average to below average, server is very unfriendly.... We ran out of the place even before finishing our drinks. I guess they've got comfortable too fast because they have the golden view. #notcomingback read more

It has an unfortunately touristy name, but the view really is fantastic (make sure to make reservations a couple days in advance so you get a good table). The food and service are quite good, though it's a bit on the pricey side. read more

The Bronzino fish was very delicious and fresh. Service could've been better. Not too friendly to tourist. Price is very fair. The view overlooking is amazing. Make sure you request a table in advance to sit next to the glass because it gets pretty full. read more

Awesome spot for a drink before dinner. Food just okay, but the view was perfect. Get a table by the window in the o'cafe. read more

Golden View Open Bar - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

Great view of the picturesque Ponte Vecchio bridge, the main draw. The food was great in general and service was very attentive and well-catered to tourists. Decor is very contemporary, all-white everything. Live band during dinner was delightful. Good for dates and small groups. Was started off with complimentary prosecco. There is a service charge of 12%, which is unusual for Italy. Can tell that it is a bit of a tourist trap. Came fora dinner date for two. Had a seafood risotto, T-bone florentine steak, roasted potatoes, and panna cotta. The risotto was savory, definitely recommend. The steak was tender, but not flavorful (compared to steak in the US), barely charred on the outside, and cold on the inside like a tuna steak. Actually overall similar to a sous-vide steak finished on the grill for the markings... The potatoes were awesome though, very soft, savory and sweet as well. Chiantis are a good value here and in Florence in general given the region. read more

very disappointed very fancy restaurant with mediocre food. You're better off going to the Olive Garden or boca de Peppo. The service is great though read more

No offense to anyone who has been here but this restaurant really caters to America tourists. They actually keep a good eye on who has money or not and serve depending on your status. Modern-like and nothing you would want being in Florence. Sells on view and I would completely avoid this place if you're looking for good food. Absolutely disaster when it comes to flavors read more

This place sucks, they treat tourists like crap. There were many open tables by the windows but if you don't look like you're ready to drop 150 euro they'll stick you in the corner. Lame! read more

Work BFF and I had yet another romantical dinner here. I remember one of the visiting faculty from the semester before recommending this place. I think he was more keen on the jazz, but... while I am not a huge fan of jazz, I was instantly taken by the place. It is very modern and a bit on the pricey side... but if you are like Work BFF and I and insist on having at least one big night out with lovely food and drinks at each destination we go to, then this is a good candidate. The place wasn't too busy... although we know that if you don't book ahead at very popular places, we have to get there slightly earlier than the usual dinner time so we can get a table. This meant about 6/6:30-ish. The view is absolutely stunning! While we did not get front row to the window, we did get a table where we could still see out of the window. It was very quiet inside and at this point is was mostly couples... and then of course Work BFF and I. Boys... if you are looking for a place to take your lady to impress while you are travelling in Florence... also a candidate for that, but make sure you get a table right next to the window. You have to cover all of the details. Anyway our waiter was very attentive, but you could tell that he was on pins and needles because of the status of the place, but I think he loosened up realizing that we are single, twentysomethings, just having a night out. They have quite the menu... I didn't even know where to start! Eventually the page that had 'Handmade Pasta' at the top of the page caught my eye. I know there is a high chance that I have had handmade pasta at some point in my travels, but just in case I had not, now was the time to make sure I did. I decided on the Chitarra All'amiata... it is Chitarra noodles (don't ask me what they are) with a beef and veal ragu, peas, porchini mushrooms, and pine nuts. It was... DELICIOUS! Fresh, homemade pasta cannot be beat and the ragu was lovely... rich, but not heavy. I loved every bite of it! Work BFF had a mushroom pizza, which she enjoyed as well. We decided to splurge on dessert... she had a calzone that was filled with chocolate and I thought I had ordered a trio of mini desserts, but when it came out, I think it was panna cotta that arrived. Having made mistakes before and gotten something completely different than I imagined in my head... I just went with it. I hesitated, but eventually, when I realized that this was it and the waiter was not coming back, I decided to tuck in. I had taken a bite and the waiter came over with a plate and said that there had been a mistake, but they would not charge us and we could keep the extra dessert... that was nice! The whole dinner was lovely and the ambience was very nice... quiet and relaxing... away from all of the crowds. As far as dress goes, in a place like this, it is nice to get dressed up, but if you stop in while wearing your casual clothes, you will be fine. I think they probably understand that there are lots of people who don't travel with loads of dressy clothes, so don't worry about getting kicked out. read more

I have no idea why this place gets such high reviews. The service is terribly slow and inattentive. I made a reservation here as my parents were visiting from Tokyo and I wanted to take them somewhere nice with a view. Granted, the view is incredible, but the rest was underwhelming to say the least. It was extremely noisy in the restaurant and we could barely hear each other. The food was overpriced and not that great. Overall we left feeling like it was the worst restaurant experience we've had in Italy. I would never choose to go back and wouldn't recommend this restaurant to anyone. Very disappointing. read more

We had late dinner here after going to Piazzele Michelangelo, and it was excellent. Had excellent Chianti Classico and bruschetta, as well as spaghetti pomodoro and a risotto dish with porcini mushrooms, which was a special that night. We didn't make a reservation but were able to sit at a table with a great view almost immediately. read more

This is one of my top 2 favorite restaurants in Florence, and I wish was there right now. It was one of the very few restaurants we repeated, and for good reason. I highly recommend the vegetarian risotto, the 4 cheese gnocchi (my favorite) and chicken with 4 cheeses and truffle cream (also my favorite!). Mix the good food with great service, modern ambiance and a view of the Arno... not to be surpassed. read more

You pay for the view. The food is not that great, (olive oil from "various European sources" in Tuscany! Not even the bread was good) neither is the service. The waiter offered to take our coats, showed us a better spot, made a few jokes. However, just after our starters came, he went cold. My guess is some other patron got on his nerve, but it could be anything. It was a first in an otherwise very warm city. After the check, we were told to get our coats ourselves. Will not return and would never recommend it. read more

Walked pass the Golden View Open Bar near Pointe Vecchio and they have a display of all kinds of fresh seafood. We walked in at 7 pm without a reservation (highly recommend to make a reservation to guarantee a view of Pointe Vecchio). Host and server were so accommodating by letting us dine with table next to the window, and we promise to finish by 8:30 pm for the next reservation. Food was exceptionally good, we had plenty of seafood from caviar, seafood risotto, hot seafood soup, baked sea bass and charcoal grill duck breast. Everything was excellent and we especially love the sea bass. It was cooked to perfection and it was still very moist. read more

The best view in Florence and a really cool decor too. We went there for our last lunch in Florence and it was an excellent decision. Food can be expensive but they have a good selection of relatively cheap pizzas and pasta, which means that you can benefit from the view without having to overfill your credit card. The service was professional but not haughty. A great place. read more

We made a reservation for 6 pm on Christmas night. We were never told we had to be out of there by a certain time but felt rushed during the entire meal. After they had successfully rushed us through our meal and after having spent over $250, the waitress announced that we needed to leave our table for the next reservation. We had not finished our bottle of wine and dId not want to leave but we did not feel comfortable or welcome. Other tables that had been there longer were not asked to leave we felt singled out because we were an American family of 5. The food was meh and the view was nice but this was all negated by the way we were treated at the end of the night. I would not recommend this place unless you want to be overcharged and hurried through your meal. read more

Food was decent and service was good. If you reserve in advance you can get a window seat. You typically don't have to tip in Italy but the waiter casually mentioned that the gratuity wasn't included.. I guess this restaurant is used to American tourists. read more

The seafood is stinky. The service was the worst we had ever encountered in Italy. The waiter was being super rude and this is not acceptable. They are asking 12% service fee and they served for basically nothing??? The only good thing is the view, which you can see it outside too. Don't come here. Our mood are totally ruined by the server. read more

This place is super expensive. But sooooo worth the price...the service is awesome (very rare for italian standards even at 6 star places lol) and the pastries and chocolates, the fresh squeezed orange juice, omg amazing, the decor and atmosphere is beautiful too and did I mention the amazing view? Yes, this is one of my fav ways to spoil myself when I'm in my beloved Firenze! read more

Amazing view, but only if you have a window front table to enjoy the view. Recommend sunset to get the full perspective. Their take in a Caesar is only OK. Their namesake salad is excellent. There were 7 of us and we shared two salads and five pastas. The truffle pasta was amazing - DELICIOUS. Not sure any of us would have eaten a whole plate, but sharing was perfect. The ragu/bolognaise was also top notch. And the green ravioli (vegetarian) was also excellent. Would order again. The shrimp ravioli not so much. The risotto was a disaster. It was completely undercooked and the staff were unhappy we returned it. They promised another and it arrived in four minutes, as you can sense, it was still undercooked. When we said as much, the staff explained it was the type of risotto....ummm....yea, sure. No, it was Arborio riso and it was completely undercooked. We said it was unacceptable and it stayed on our table and on the bill. Lovely view - go for a cocktail and a nosh and go elsewhere for dinner. read more

I should've wrote this the night I got back home after coming here, but alas, I didn't. Honestly, it was one of the best meals and services I've ever had. It's also the most I've ever paid for a meal, but it was well worth it. (I think I spent around $90 USD just on myself that night.) My friends and I went to Italy for a little over a week, and made a pit-stop to Florence for two days. One of the B&B owners had a list of suggested restaurants to check out, and Golden View was one of them. The place is gorgeous, with a view of the Arno River. We were served by amazing, courteous and helpful staff. I ordered the quattro formaggi crostini, the baked pigeon as my entree and panna cotta for dessert. There was live music when we got there (it was kind of late too, like around 10 PM) and the setting was quite intimate, great for couples, family and friends alike. The quattro formaggi crostini was cheesy heavenly goodness. Maybe a bit greasy, but it's to be expected. But the flavors were so spot on. The pigeon was delicious too! I hardly eat gamey meats (though I've had pigeon before and it's delicious), and even my friends who aren't as adventurous tried it and liked it! The bird wasn't cooked as well-done as they probably would've in the US (it was still a bit red and some blood juices were apparent, and that's the way Italians usually eat their meats), but it didn't bother me. The seasonings and the crispy skin/exterior elevated the bird's flavor. Lastly, I had the panna cotta. It came with fresh berries and a berry sauce. It was everything you could ask for... creamy, decadent, fresh and sweet, but not overtly sweet. Not only did the delicious, exquisite food made Golden View a class restaurant, but the staff's willingness to give their guests great service. I won't lie, the service of the few days of dining out before we got here were either so-so/acceptable or pretty bad (all in Rome), but this was one of few places that made us feel very welcomed and gave us great pleasure of dining out, instead of paying so much for subpar experience. One of my friends lost her voice and the waitress we had was so concerned about her and ran over to the kitchen to bring her some hot lemon water. We also had complimentary prosecco, which surprised us. It seems like something small, but that care you show really does make a huge impact on your experience there at a restaurant. Next time I'm in Florence, I will be sure to visit again! The time, experience and money spent were so worth it! read more

Great place. Fantastic food. Kitchen open all day this is important people. So many places close between lunch and dinner. Super must have the parma ham and buffalo mozzarella appetizer. Pasta is great too and the babbo pizza (add parma ham to it). Mostly everything we tried was a hit. Also the view next to the Arno river and ponte vechio is the shiz. Enjoy. read more

If you're in florence you definitely should check this place out. The food was immaculate and the service was superb. I ordered the pasta with wild boar meat sauce and I must say, it was the best meat sauce I've had. If you're looking for something less pricy try the 4 cheese calzone, also very good. And when you're done with your main course make sure to try the deserts while enjoying the spectacular view. Check it out! read more

Excellent view of the river Arno, great service and excellent food.

Wow, we had a awesome experience here. We came day before yesterday on the recommendation from our Airbnb hostess. The food was great (steak and duck) but the service was spectacular. Dijon (our server) was very accommodating, helpful and his service was top notch. We will be back :) read more

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Great view and service, the food was local Florentine style and recipes. The decoration and modernist style of the restaurant is a nice contracts with the Uffici gallery at the other side of the river. read more

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We picked this restaurant for it's great location and good ratings. The staff was very kind and helpful. The food was tasty. We tried a pasta dish that was nice and both got their steaks as well. read more

We ate here last night, 7:30pm, and so far it is the best. Service is terrific and no crowds at this time (early for Europeans). Vicki had filet and I had prawns. Both were delicious. The view is great, of course, and I cannot say anything except good stuff about this restaurant. Enjoy! read more

My favorite restaurant in Florence. I dined there with a group of 12. The staff did a great job handling all our requests. The service was spot on the & the food was great. The decor is sleek & the view of the river was spectacular. After 8 pm the jazz band started, & provided the perfect ambience. read more

the food is great, waiters are helpful, THE VIEW IS SPECTACULAR (suggested you make a reservation in advance in order to get a table by the window) read more

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We made a reservation for our wedding anniversary and sadly, it was a disaster. We simply requested an outdoor table with a bottle of good champagne at an off peak time (1830). We arrived and were seated in a hot corner inside :(. As we saw SEVERAL empty table on the patio, my husband patiently tried show the waitstaff our reservation email, which was waived off. We ended up leaving with our food, drink or water. So disappointing to see that even when a reservation is made that it isn't honored read more

Avoid. We came for the advertised wine tasting. Server was incredibly rude (and I'm no delicate flower) - we were seated by the host in the restaurant portion, which upset the waiter for reasons I still do not understand. He was hostile the few times we saw him. I don't expect staff to bend over backwards but there was no need to be as rude as he was. And the wine flight was definitely not worth the price. Sorry to the kind host but I recommend you go elsewhere. read more