Il Granaio

I ordered the pasta with clams and sliced steak to split and it was delicious. both dishes were…read moreamazing and well made. Great service, I feel like we asked for too much and they delivered. The vibe was like a real italian restaurant with no tourists. 5 stars!

We came to Porcellino's based on our hotel's recommendation. We were a group of 5 and were quickly…read moreseated in spite of not having reservations. They spoke English and greeted us with a bottle of Prosecco. When we first walked in it looked really small but there is a whole other room in the back. Dishes ordered were linguini & clams, polenta with wild boar ragu, and tagliatelle with beef ragu. The atmosphere was perfect, along with the food. We highly suggest this restaurant. - We heard others raving about the steak as well

Spaghetti with clams

Meatballs

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Meatballs

Mister Pizza

3.7(97 reviews)

0.3 km•Duomo

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My husband was craving Neapolitan style pizza, so we walked around to find a pizzeria. We found…read moreMister Pizza, which happened to be very close to our hotel. Not going to lie, I was a little bit worried about Mister Pizza being a tourist trap since it was right by the Duomo in Santa Maria Novella Piazza. I even noticed on the menu that they catered to specific dietary preferences such as gluten-free crust and dairy-free cheese. But hey, this was one of the few places I have seen that made a lot of accommodations. We arrived around 8:30pm on a Monday night. The place was busy, but it appeared that people hanging around the entry way were really there for to-go orders. We were able to sit outside with views of the Duomo. Service was fine. Servers were quick and attentive, but the food took a while to come out. That said, the deliciousness of my pizza made up for it. I ordered the quattro formagi and requested it to come with marinara instead of white sauce. I was asked if I wanted burrata, but I didn't realize that it was an upsell. I thought it was going to be in place of the mozzarella, so I technically had 5 kinds of cheeses. My husband and I loved our respective pizzas. I especially enjoyed the bursts of gorgonzola and parmesan that added bursts of unique flavor. The fresh creaminess of the burrata made for a nice pairing with the edge of the crust. Speaking of the crust, it was doughy and fluffy with air pockets. One of the best crusts on a pizza.

This was hands down the best pizza I've ever had, or will have in my entire life! Don't let the…read morename fool you! This is as authentic as it gets! They cut the pies with scissors and you can drizzle chili oil on your pie to taste. It's right next to 'Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore' so many tourists frequent this location, but it's worth it.

Vegan dessert

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Las cervezas que probamos también son buenas y a buen precio $5.70

La Bistecca

3.6(36 reviews)

Located in the center square of Florence shopping this steak house is great for a formal dinner…read more Sit and relax in the covered patio with heaters and blankets so you won't be cold. Portions are suitable for sharing and highly recommend it. The steak was cooked well but the flavor wasn't there as I expected. The soup, bread, salad and potatoes were so tasty, but I expected more from the steak. I would go again, but would get pasta instead.

Service was good. The soup and salad were also good. The steak was yuck and perhaps because i'm not…read moreused to Italian steak but it was not seasoned and it was raw. I wish the food tasted as good as the pictures look.Not worth the money or the time. Lesson learned.

Inside covered patio, blankets provided.

Get the cheese plate!

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After dinner wine with dessert.

Trattoria Gabriello

4.2(16 reviews)

We found this place online. Seemed like some new things for my daughters to try. Service was not…read morerushed . I did not get our server's name but she was wonderful. My daughters finished a plentiful meat and cheese assortment . The youngest said her lasagna was heavenly. She then finished her mother's pasta with truffle. She typically is not a fan of mushrooms but clearly was converted . My eldest and I had ossobuco which was tender and delicious. A most pleasant meal and evening !

Great ambiance with personal family touch. Food was amazing. We sat by the window and enjoyed…read moreeverything.

Inside

Lasagna and wild boar with polenta. I think the lasagna was around €13, and the wild boar about €17. Delicious!

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Menu posted outside

La Petite

3.8(46 reviews)

0.2 km•Duomo

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First, get the negroni special. Just do. It is one of the best I've had this year. They are the…read moresort of bar that does silly ultrasonic infusions, which of you don't follow me, that's my kind of bar. Then, get the coccolo with truffle straciatella. But: get one per person. Do NOT attempt to share this because the first person who tastes it will knife the rest of you just to keep it. It's one of the best things I've ever put in my mouth. Yes, I've had two cocktails before writing this, be quiet, maybe YOU'RE the one with the problem, did you ever think of that? But seriously, fried dough with salty ham and truffle cheese. It is a delicious bomb. I want to come back and have tartare and try the wine and just taste all the things. Thank you internet for steering me here.

Just Wow! The service was excellent. Our server was extremely helpful. We ate outside which was…read morerelaxing and enjoyable. The food was on point. The meats and cheeses were delicious. I would definitely venture there again.

The flambé salmon crostini. Delicious.

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Focaccia bread

Paszkowski

3.4(97 reviews)

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We always visit Paszkowski at least once when we visit Florence and usually more than once. It is…read moreusually a very good experience. The last two recent visits we received excellent service and delicious food. We enjoy eating inside as well as outside and sometimes enjoying evenings listening to live music. It feels like something you must do to experience Florence. The desserts are excellent!

Came here because it was close to our accommodation. The service was rude but I chose a drink that…read moresounded great. I believe it was called "Again". When I grabbed it to take a sip my hand was covered in blue sticky coloring which I had assumed was on the inside of the glass. I had to ask for napkins to get it off. This was not in the description of the drink. It was a bizarre way to serve a drink, especially without warning. I had to use a napkin to wrap around the glass to finish it. It was a mess by the time I was done. Would not return

Interior

Fresh and yummy

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Pizzeria O' Vesuvio Firenze

4.2(106 reviews)

0.0 km•Duomo

BEST meatballs ever. Their tomato sauce is delicious, I could've put a straw in the bowl of…read moremeatballs just to have the sauce. The pizza was also equally as amazing, very authentic flavor.

Ok listen, I came here because once upon a time the cast of Jersey Shore worked here. The food was…read moregreat, it was a nice little experience.

Skillz

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Trattoria 4 Leoni

4.1(354 reviews)

0.6 km•Palazzo Pitti

We walked in for an al fresco lunch before walking the Boboli Gardens, and it was everything we…read morewanted and more. Both the indoor and outdoor tables are lovely (we tried both after our wives were too cold in the wind), and this was the best service we encountered during a week in Florence. Not only were the staff accommodating and brought us everything we needed, but they also steered us toward so many things we weren't going to get, with insistence and good humor. And they were right. The Albanian sommelier and my wine-obsessed buddy fell in love, talked for ages, and we ordered three very nice bottles (classic) as a result (after our spritzes). We had a steak dinner planned for later, but we still ordered the exceptional Florentine beef, just because we couldn't leave without trying it. They blew my mind with the savory mushroom flan, and the fiochetti di pera (perfect purses of pear pasta in a silky cream sauce) were one of the best bites of the trip, and my life. We honestly weren't expecting much, but it turned out to be one of the best meals of the trip.

After spending 2 weeks in Tuscany. 4 Leoni was by far the best restaurant we ate at. On our second…read moreor possibly third visit Rosella suggested the calamari/shrimp appetizer, This was the BEST calamari I have ever eaten. There was not one thing that I could suggest to make the food more enjoyable. As for the staff, it was like reuniting with family that I haven't seen in years. I would return to Florence just to spend another evening at this amazing restaurant. If you have a chance be sure to eat at 4 Leoni. Rosella is a gemCiao my friends!

Decor was cool

Let's check it out !

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Inside

I' Tuscani 3

4.9(15 reviews)

Excellent steak and the side dishes are just as good. I recommend you try the liver pate. Great on…read moresour dough bread.

We really wanted to try the famous steaks of Florence and after some research we found l'. Tuscani…read more3. We were not disappointed at all! Like many other reviewers have already noted, the service, experience, be food were all spectacular! We tried making a reservation online, but didn't hear a response for a few hours and decided to walk in at 6 pm since we were already hungry. We figured no one eats this early in Italy so it must be empty! We were correct. The place is small so if possible, make a reservation in advance if you are trying to eat at 8 pm like the rest of the locals. We ordered the 2 person steak for 75€ (it comes with 2 sides). The more expensive option has meat, which is apparently more tasty, but I neither my bfs are fans of fatty meat. We got the steak in medium rare, the server suggests that it is usually cooked rare, but can be done medium rare. It should not be cooked more than that. However, after it comes out, if you are still not satisfied, they can cook it some more for you. The meal also came with complimentary bread (not shown), and an appetizer (meat sauce with bread- sooo delicious!). The steak itself was sooo mouthwatering. Very much worth 75€! The plate is edible, but I didn't eat it sooner I was already stuffed from dinner! We also received complimentary dessert (the cup the dessert sits in is biodegradable! What a plus. No plastic waste). Sooo nice of the staff/restaurant to make the experience very memorable! Our waitress was very kind and came to check on us often.

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Trattoria Pallottino

4.4(132 reviews)

0.4 km•Duomo

Second time in two years and yet again a wonderful experience. This time we took our daughter who…read morewas studying abroad in Florence and her friends out for dinner. House wine, starting with a few pastas to share and then a nice thick Bistecca Florentino cooked perfectly. This is the place to go for an authentic, unrushed, Tuscan night out.

It's great for what it is. This is not the romantic, high end, swanky place with the happening…read morecrowd. This is like sitting at your mom's table. Gnocchi and wild boar ragu (think pot roast sort of taste) were both great. Salad ok. Reasonable prices. Not the best dinner I had but 30-50% less than our other meals. About $65 for two of us with a bottle of Chianti. So 5 stars--not because I'm going to dream about it--but because it was a solid mid-range meal in downtown Florence.