Real good bisteca my favorite place to have nice steak in Florence . I have a recommending this…read moreplace.

Looking for a place to eat, found this gem and realized I wanted to try it. Everyone had told us…read moredinner reservations were a MUST here, but didn't think about it. Not many places actually have yelp reviews, but this one had so many with great feedback. The food looked amazing. When we arrived we thought they were closed, but that is because they moved to a bigger restaurant a few doors down. When we arrived at the front, the gentleman asked if we had reservations, which we didn't. He directed us to the line with no reservations. The line was a bit long, but doubled in size almost immediately. It also started pouring rain during this time and we were ALL getting drenched even with an umbrella. The non reservation line was not really moving unless people left the line. We waited a good hour. As we inched closer and closer, the lines were now both outrageous and getting seated seemed like a distant memory. The staff came out and gave out Sangria and Bread bites to help those in line feel welcome. We did finally get seated and we were so glad we waited, it was worth it! We ordered the Spaghetti Carbonara, the lobster spaghettini and the chicken breast with roasted potatoes. We also ordered sangria. Everything was so good and our total was 83 €. Prices were unbelievable! We were amazed at the quality, the service and how large the restaurant they relocated to was. It was like a well oiled machine. The food coming out quickly and efficiently. I will 100% be back if I return to Florence!

I had a blast at Red Garter! It takes a while to get drinks but that's mainly just because the bar…read moreis busy and crowded. The line for karaoke is long but it goes quickly and is very efficiently organized. My friends and I had so much fun here singing and dancing while we were in line.

Red Garter in Florence was absolutely packed, and for good reason -- it was the only place in town…read morewith great music! The energy was amazing, everyone was having a good time, and the staff was super friendly the whole night. The drinks were solid, too -- definitely hit the spot after a long day exploring the city. If you're looking for a fun, lively night out in Florence, this is the place to be! 4 stars because there were no seats available and standing around like sardines by the bar!

Quite good (Roman) pizza It's a small place, with an ever…read morerotating selection of pizzas that you pay for by weight (order by slice, so to speak) Not really a place to sit and hang (hence the ambiente of 3*), but that isn't really detrimental, I mean, this is kinda the point here The pizza itself is quite good, but not GREAT. In short, a place that you'd be happy to stop by for a taglio when you have the hankering, but not really a Desti stimo...

This was our first meal in Bologna as we just got settled in and wanted something quick and cheap…read more We saw a bunch of people sitting outside eating pizza so we had to check it out! There is no seating inside but it was super easy to order as everyone spoke nearly perfect English. We ordered three different types of pizza that I can't remember what they were but everything was so delicious! Crust was thin and chewy and toppings were plentiful. We could tell it was a popular spot as there were tons of people standing outside waiting or eating

A great lake escape and our top choice locally is the Bahia Cafe in Barberino di Mugello in…read moreTuscany. The problem with barberino is that there are not many (good) access points to the lake and Bahia has a set up that is quite reminiscent of being at the seaside. The only thing is that if you go during a holiday or the weekend, it can get seriously crowded. I would recommend calling ahead and reserving a 'lettino' or sunbed and umbrella (it's cheap!). The water is pretty nice but depending on how crowded it is, it can be a little murky. I definitely recommend coming early and claiming your spot. Bring a pair of water shoes because the small stones can be hard on your feet. The cafe itself serves typical sea/lake fare - panini, gelato, salads and it is all pretty cheap which is a huge plus.

friendlist service we have had in italy so far. both pastas…read morehad great noodle texture papperdelle with duck ragu was good, usually dont love duck but this sauce was nice pacherri with zucchini flowers and saffron was unique. light flavor.

Hole in the wall place with a ton of charm! You 100% need a res to be seated, they had to turn down…read morewalk-ins. The zucchini salad was underwhelming but my pasta with saffron and zucchini flowers was actually to die for. I kept saying "wow". Lamb chops were pretty good, a bit too fatty for my liking but the few and far between non-fatty parts were fantastic.

Ok not a typical restaurant (no menu) it's what they made that day. Excellent food , prices are…read moregood, service was excellent and most important food portions.

Stumbled upon this place since it was near the parking/no drive area of Florence. What a gem! No…read moremenu just daily specials. We each had a seafood pasta dish for dinner, they had three to choose from--fabulous! Some of the best pasta I have had. We will be back!

Food was perfect. We had meat and cheese board, ravioli, porchetta, and the da Vinci burger. Plus…read morepanna cotta. Wait staff was right on with recommendations and spoke 4-5 languages. Great place

Immaculate flavor, great pricing, fantastic service. Outdoor seating with a great ambiance. Ordered…read morethe tortufo tortellini, best I have ever had. The pork was also pristine.

We came here two nights in a row because it was that good!…read more Everything we had here was fresh and full of flavors, but the two that stood out were the artichoke spaghetti and the tiramisu. With such simple ingredients, they were able to create such memorable and delicious dishes that we keep talking about long after the trip. The staff was very welcoming and friendly, and even recognized us on our second night. We look forward to visiting them again someday!

If you are in Florence, this place is one of my favorite establishments. Food here is fantastic!…read moreAll three items we ordered displayed restraint, flavor forward, and a continuous yearning for the next bite. Special highlight to the Artichoke Spaghetti. As we switched our plates back and forth, I kept looking forward to the next bite of this dish. This indicates that quality of this dish alone. Paired with the Pino Grigio, wow... combination hit all the notes. Service was exceptional. While we did come 1.5hours before closing and noticed the tires looked on the staffs, they were such a trooper and carried on as it was their mission. Such dedication to their craft is commendable. Interior is quaintly decorated with rustic charm. White table cloth service elevated this establishment quite well. Paired with great food, service, and charm... this is an exceptional restaurant. Great job team. You guys are amazing!

Our Florence airbnb host was a flake. He didn't show up to meet us as scheduled and when he did…read moreshow up he left us with the wrong set of apartment keys. He was managing upwards of 75 rental units and doing the job poorly. When we found his list of restaurant recommendations in the apartment we were skeptics. Could we rely on this unreliable man to point us towards good food? We could and we did and all was (almost) forgiven. When you sit in Osteria De' Benci for any length of time you'll hear the phrase "welcome back" uttered often. It was said to us on our return visit, several days after our first visit, and I heard it said many more times while there. This is a place whose food and attitude inspires a return visit. A specialty in Florence is a Florentine Steak, here so enormous that the staff brings it out to show you in an "are you sure you want all of this?" gesture. The table beside us on our first night, sisters from Boston, first agreed then rose from the table 5 minutes later to cancel that order. On another night the table of 4 beside us looked satisfied that they'd agreed to share it between the table. As delicious as it looked, I couldn't handle that volume of meat. Instead, we began with a cheese plate which, by volume alone, made us giddy; This could have been a meal in itself. Accompanied by honey and a spicy compote made of red bell pepper and jam (delicious), the offering was glorious but that was only the beginning. Next up was fresh pasta with cherry tomatoes and parmesan. Split evenly between two plates, my son and I could not stop raving about this dish the entirety of our trip. This pasta was so fresh that it tasted unlike any pasta we'd ever before tasted. From there we moved on to a beef dish, perfectly prepared and drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. This was food of the gods. We knew we must return here. Osteria De' Benci is casual and reasonably priced. Their wait staff are friendly and welcoming. On our second visit, we consumed exactly what we'd had on our first, but my son also ordered something they're supposedly known for, a pasta cooked in red wine. Truthfully, this dish was one-note, didn't excite us at all, and I'd not get it again. Why bother? What we'd already discovered on their menu was pure perfection. We loved this place.

We had a much anticipated lunch here. We stopped by but it was closed. So we started calling to…read moresee if and when they'd be open. After a few days of trying them each evening, one afternoon at lunch time they answered - so we jumped at the opportunity. Probably built up too much for us to accurately review. But it was okay. I had the Eliche del Profeta which had pasta tossed with so much ricotta and olive oil with some herbs, tomatoes, and some other kinds of cheese. It was way too rich. Mr. R had the Spaghetti dell'Ubriacone which is a deep red colored pasta due to being cooked in (or made with?) red wine. He liked it fine, but nothing we'd go back for. Probably too heavy for lunch.