I am at a complete loss of words. My goodness. This simply is the greatest pizzeria there ever was. The food here is phenomenal. I would have gladly paid double for everything that I was served. My wife and I came here for our second night in Florence and we could not be happier with the food. Personally, my expectations for pizza in Italy were extremely high and I already thought I had some extraordinary pizza before. This place absolutely crushed my expectations and has redefined pizza for me. Talk about setting the bar high. A perfectly executed pizza with the most incredibly soft and fluffy crust with fresh ingredients. I could eat this every day for the rest of my life. I told my wife that I was scared of leaving Florence with the fear that I would never have pizza like this again. Surely enough, a week and half later in Italy I have yet to find a pizza that lives up to what this place serves. 10 out of 5 stars for me. Don't think twice and just eat here. read more

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Delicious pizza great price, great to eat but small place. Must try when here in Florence read more

Best pizza we had during our trip. They are very busy, so we waited over an hour for a table (make a reservation if you can!). But the place is a must-visit! read more

Almost worth the trip from San Francisco for this pizza. Don't be a stereotypical tourist sit down take your time and enjoy this place.

We had a great dinner here tonight. Service was superb! Not sure what the other reviewers are complaining of but I felt both the server and the host (suspect owner?) were friendly and welcoming. We got here around 7 and there was no wait for a table. We tried the salsiccia pizza, linguine with clams, and the meatballs. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal! I would def recommend! read more

Probably the best pizza I had while I was in Florence. Delicious crust and quality toppings make for an excellent pizza! This place is definitely popular though, so wither make a reservation or get there right when they open. It is a little off the beaten path, not right in the center of the city, so plan accordingly - meaning your walk might be a bit longer but it is so worth it! I got the diavola and it was fabulous! But they also have amazing pasta too! On two occasions my friends got the squid ink pasta and raved about it! So whether you want pizza or pasta, this place definitely satisfies. read more

THE MEATBALLS ATE AMAZING!!!!!! The pizza was great too!!! Went here for lunch and def will be back tomorrow! The pizza was made right in front of you in a brick pizza oven which was cool. Staff is friendly. I am happy to stumble upon this gem! read more

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This place is amazing! I've gone multiple times for pizza, and the cheese and ham melt in your mouth. I've also had the gnocchi with mozzarella and marinara, which was delicious as well. You can also get pizza to go which is a plus since it's only around €8 for an amazing pizza read more

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It is kind of humiliating to be confronted with the most unwelcome and unfriendly reception after standing the queue to get inside this place. Moreover, expectations about it are seriously overinflated, even though the food is good. But last time we were insulted badly enough to never come here again. It is kind of nazi to ask your baby out of the stroller when he is SLEEPING and say that you don't care, just because the stroller is taking too much space, isn't it? So: never again. read more

It's like the best pizza I have ever eaten! I haven't been to many places in Italy yet so I'm very cautious with using superlatives! But! This pizza here is just amazing! The interior looks simple but cozy. However, it's always the simplest things that can blow your mind! Totally recommended! read more

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This is probably the best pizza I've ever had! The food is amazing! The meatballs are like nothing I have ever tasted neither - incredible! The staff can be a little bit short/abrupt but you can almost excuse them for it because the place is packed and queued out the door constantly!!! I've always had to wait at least an hour for a table but it is sooooo worth it!!! read more

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One of the best pizza in Florence, take the eggplants one, don't remember the name but remember the taste, yummmm! Also the desserts are delicious, don't forget to try their pastiera. read more

Food was outrageous but the service was not - reason for the 4 instead of 5! It's located in the cutest spot and such a nice walk to get there! I would recommend this place to others. Be ready to be hot inside as there is no A/C or windows. read more

This is the best pizza and gnocchi I have ever had, the trip up from Rome is worth it just for this restaurant. I'm here for one more day and both my meals will be here. read more

This is the best pizza in Florence! They have a bottle of house red for 10$ that is good and the other menu options are excellent as well. A must go place for any trip to Florence. read more

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Delicious! The food was a 10 but what made it even better were the people working there. Excellent service and pride in what they do as well as the food they create. Amazing! We ate there 2 of our 4 nights in Florence. As a matter of fact, we showed up late on our last night and they let us know after we sat down that we could only order pizza because the kitchen was closing down. Our server saw my disappointment and went and talked to the kitchen - she came back and told me to pick something out....Scampi and Greek salad for 2 - was one of our best meals! Thanks Elena! read more

This was my favorite pizzeria when I studied abroad in Florence. They are very reasonably priced, the pizza is incredible, and you can even take your pizza to-go. I recommend this place to anybody that I know who is visiting Florence. read more

The food is fantastic here! Large portions and friendly servers. The pasta is the best- definitely would recommend

We really enjoyed Il Pizzaiuolo. The service was excellent, the food superb, prices very fair and the atmosphere was quaint, exactly what you would expect in an authentic Italian pizzaria. We enjoyed pizza at several restaurants, and Il Pizzaiuolo was the best. Make a reservation, because the restaurant is very busy. Fortunately, we made a reservation just before they opened. The service was very prompt and pleasant accommodating our poor Itialian vocabulary. We enjoyed a salad, glasses of wine, and 2 pizzas and another dish (don't recall exact dish) - $65 for 3 people. I had the diavolo which was recommended and excellent. If you seek an authentic environment with wood fired pizza away from the tourist hot spots, I recommend this restaurant. read more

Pizza: excellent! Service: fast but not very polite Other: -house wine not recommendable -its extremely hot inside as the kitchen is not separated from the dining area read more

Very good pizza here. Nice menu selection but every table except one had pizza. Enjoyed the crust and loved with the peperoncino. Decent price. read more

My husband and I went in September and STILL talk about how great this place was. A little hard to find, but so worth looking for. Turned out to be one of our most memorable meals in Italy. read more

What can I say that the other reviews haven't touched on. This place is the best. I definitely agree with the last reviewer that you should make a reservation so that you can get a table easily. Also ask for Valentina's section, she made us feel right at home. My only suggestion is to start your meal with an order of the burratta. read more

Delicious! Guess that's to vague. Delicious, friendly, authentic, affordable, quant... did I say delicious. Go, sit, have a great meal and be done with it. read more

We stumbled on this place on the way back to our hotel and couldn't be happier. The food was amazing and services was great. The kids liked it so much we came back the next night to eat. read more

Excellent friendly staff who speaks perfect English and tries to help all the time. The pizza is simply amazing. Napolitan style with great toppings. The list is huge. We had pastas and pizzas and all were to die for. My recommendation is to show up at 7.30pm sharp or even few minutes earlier to get a table. Reservations do not work that much. read more

This is what a real, directly from heaven, pizza should be. By far the best pizza i ever tasted in my life. No regret to say that this pizza ruined all other pizzas for me. This is a must- visit place. read more

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Lots of choices in Florence. The reviews we saw were pretty spot on. Great pizza and fast service.

This is definitely the best pizza in Florence. It's highly rated for a reason.Excellent

Amazing pizza. We sat right by the pizza oven and chefs so saw them make our pizzas. Great fresh ingredients, lovely tomato sauce and crusts. You can't beat the price too! read more

My wife and I visited based on reviews here and we were very disappointed with the food. The pizza was no better than my neighborhood pizza in San Francisco. After being in Italy for 2 weeks and experiencing many good pizza places, I expected much better. There were lots of Americans in the restaurant, and I think the place caters to that taste (which is not what I want in Italy). The service was not up to par by italian standards. We'll not be returning. read more

This place tied with Pizza Napoli for best Neapolitan style pizza in Rome. This place is a bit more of a formal setting, but still not overly fancy or anything. You may need a reservation or to arrive at off-peak times. Apparently Beyoncé ate here or something so it gets a lot of attention. read more

Mamma mia! This Pizzaria is my most favorite in the world. I've been coming here for almost twenty years, and the pizza is never less than wonderful. I see lots of Italians ordering other things off the menu, and the Napolitano seems to be a huge favorite, but I love the pizza margarita with mozzarella di bufala. I've tried lots of them, but I keep coming back to the simply, fresh flavors of the plainest pizza you can get. The crust is ALIVE! Slightly stretchy, chewy, thin. I can't eat the whole thing if I eat all the crust too, but I cry to leave anything on the plate. Don't let the pizzaiuolo see! I don't want him to think it was less than amazing. It's fun to watch the pizzaiuoli make the pizze, and it's a gas to hear all the languages. The staff are great. They work hard - I get tired just watching them! Ask for some "olio piccante" if you like it hot. I had to learn to make this at home, as pizza is just not the same without it. Reservation are better if you go on a weekend. Lunch is easier - you wait in the street until they unlock the door to be sure to be seated without one. Economico, e delizioso! read more

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The pizza was good, but be forewarned that if you are a solo female traveler that they might seat you in the corner right by the door so that you are out of sight from the street. I came in early and there were tons of empty seats nearer to the center--I was reminded of this every time a customer entered and the cold wind blew on me! read more

Hands down, the best pizza in Florence. I have eaten here many times and never had a bad experience. The pizzas are well priced and delicious. The crust is so light and soft, thin and moist. You can taste the tomatoes and basil and the freshness of the mozzarella. Very popular spot and sometimes difficult to get into, but always worth the wait. read more

The best pizza I have ever had. I make my own from the dough up so I do have a feel for pizza. I love the vegateritana. The eggplant is so well cooked. The seafood is also excellent. The service is fast for Italy. A reservation made by late afternoon is a must. Otherwise you wait outside in the street with many others. There is a reason for this. Is the food. You can get the pizza to go but you wait outside while it is prepared. read more

Great place recommended to us by a local. It was by far the best pizza my husband and I had while in Italy! Their crust really stood out, compared to the flavorless crust you encounter so often. The atmosphere was great! Especially fun to watch the pizza assembly process take place. Our waitress was not very friendly, but the rest of the staff made up for it. We had a bottle of their house red, because they don't serve half-liters, which was very good. I would highly recommend this restaurant! read more

SO good. We didn't have a res, but got there early and got in pretty quickly! The service was good -- attentive and informative to any questions or suggestions we had or were seeking! This pizza was the best pizza we had in Italy. We went simple -- just red sauce, mozza, and basil. The salad was also much desired (Italy is soooo rich in carbs!) and was extremely tasty. We didn't drink here, so can attest to the wine, but everyone had these tall light beers that looked amazing! Just a slam dunk. An obvious yes. Just go! read more

Lovely little kept secret of Florence. Quiet and local atmosphere. Must try their pizzas. It's very local and Eataly!

On a trip to Florence and in my life in any country out of all the restaurants I have been to no one has ever charged a cover charge to sit and eat. 2 euros per person cover charge - the lady at the front counter claimed it was because we sat in at a shared table and drank water - meanwhile we did order food to eat. this place is a scam. Regardless of the cover charge, with respect to the pizza: Go to gusta pizza - gusta has better quality more delicious pizza. read more