Delicious dinner, convenient location, and wonderful ambiance. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, and made the experience outstanding. I only like to write reviews when I can give 5 stars, and this is not an exception! We had grilled octopus and beef tartare to start, risotto and tortellini for our first, then braised veal cheek as our main. The octopus starter was one of the best I've ever had; it was perfectly grilled, seasoned, and perfectly tender. Also, I'm not a huge fan of bread, but the bread here was amazing. I gorged on it and by the time the main was out, I was struggling. Thankfully, the veal was so tender and delicious that I found my second wind and was able to finish like a champ. This isn't a super fancy restaurant (no tuxedo needed!) but it's not a cheap local pizzeria, either. For the amazing meal, reasonable prices, and the casual beauty of the restaurant, we found it to bethe perfect way for us to end our stay in Florence. We went right as it opened for dinner on a Sunday, and it was about 50/50 tourist-types and locals in-the-know. Do yourself a favor and have a meal here. You won't regret it. read more

I was traveling in Florence with a vegan friend of mine who is more into kale juice than wine and had serious trepidations. I argued that we had to have at least one beautiful night with some actual Italian food instead of making a tour of California-style raw vegan cafes. As I am the kind of person who enjoys their drinks and loves a good beef tartare or braised rabbit, this place was my gift from god. Everything on the menu looked good, but in addition to the regular list there was a vegan selection in the back - we ended up sharing the fried zucchini flowers with caponata (a vegan dish) as a starter and it was amazing - very crunchy and hearty flowers and the caponata I am trying to recreate at this very moment. I really appreciated that the vegan options were actual Italian dishes, although maybe leaving out the cheese where it would normally have been featured. Basically, everything we ordered was exactly what we wanted, the house wine was better than any other house selection I had tried in Florence, and they even gave us a little "amuse bouche" at the start and biscotti at the end with our coffees. But for me, atmosphere is of equal importance to the food - in a part of the city overloaded with touristy spots just begging for you to waste your money, this place is very tastefully decorated. Cool, without trying to be too trendy, just toeing that line between being welcoming and sophisticated. It's a large restaurant, but with each area broken up nicely, so you don't feel either hidden away or in the middle of the ballroom floor. The wait staff give you your space in the Italian way, so you can have a nice leisurely dinner, but you're never left abandoned and they're very friendly if you have questions. Also, I don't know exactly why the Americans have never understood this, but the noise level was also perfect. Meaning I can't remember what music was playing. My friend and I could talk easily but I was never aware of it being quiet, even though we had a very early dinner (7:30) and there weren't many people there at the beginning. read more

Great place in Firenza, excellent service, great ambiance, loved the food and drinks! read more

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We waited about 45 minutes between 3 courses which was just too long. They didn't sell the food so there was nothing to get excited about. The courses we had were tasteless (fagottini, shrimp, etc.). I understood this to be a fine dining option (?)but it seemed they were playing at being a fine dining establishment. Severely disappointed especially when I spent one of my two nights in Florence at this place. All-in we were here for 2.5 hours for 3 very insignificant dishes and our wine wasn't refreshed, etc. it was "lonely" to be honest. The story sold on their website and the experience differ greatly. read more

It is one of those places that you are excited for due to the recognition but than falls completely flat. Possibly riding off of their own hype. The food was underwhelming flavors camouflaged underneath disguising presentation. Add in that the service was not only non-existent but also rude at times, we were left wondering why this place has won any awards. When we asked for wine suggestions the sommelier responded with the location of the wine. He did not mention if it was dry or sweet, what dish it paired with, or anything else remotely helpful. What made it even more off putting was that he walked outside several times to speak with his friends. We had the gazpacho, gnocchi, purple fusilli, and steak. The gazpacho was average, the display was nice, but the flavor was one note. I had better at a cooking class, granted it was in Spain so maybe their cook had a better understanding of the dish. The purple fusilli was flavorless bland and uninteresting. The purple coloring was due to the addition of beets, which was only tasted due to the slices on top. What made it stranger was the random pieces of uncooked chard on top that had no continuity with the dish. The steak was average, which was very disappointing. The description sounded so great, but what came out was nothing better than your local steakhouse offering. That all said, the gnocchi was delicious and if you do go I would definitely recommend. Easy to say we were disappointed. If you are looking for a place to eat, please look into locale which is so much better in terms of food, service, and experience. read more

Came here for the buffet breakfast 7-10:30. The servers were incredibly nice and gracious. The food was good, hard boiled eggs, assortment of cold cuts, cheese, pastries, cereal, yogurt, etc... The owner was so sweet to make my kids a hot chocolate, with foam, and a pretty design on top. The decor of the place is amazing, straight out of a restoration hardware catalogue. They obviously spared no expense with the furnishing and decor. I was taking notes for my own home. read more

Konnubio - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

Over the top service Our hotel recommended this place as reasonably priced and a local favorite. We were pleasantly surprised at the level of service and our dining experience It went like this We arrived and were greeted with a complimentary glass of champagne while our table was prepared. Once seated our wine orders were taken and then we ordered appetizers while we further enjoyed the wine and the evening We had both primo and secondi, which we shared (2 plates each course among 4 diners) For each course they reset the plates and cutlery. Prior to the primi they also served us a complimentary veggie dish We had octopus, caprese, their Konnubio pasta ( highly recommended), seafood ravioli, and 2 of their daily specials, which were steak with truffle or green peppercorn (also highly recommended). We were too full for dessert but were given complimentary homemade limoncello and cookies. Total bill with 2 bottles of wine was 175 euro, for 4 diners We left filled and satisfied, and hope to return again read more

When in Florence this is must try establishment. From the extensive wine selections to the Italian delicacies, you will not be disappointed. Friendly staff treat you like the closest of family. read more

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One of our better finds in Florence. We had wine and cheese but the service was absolutely incredible. The food menu itself looked good but again we had the cheese selection and couldn't have been happier. A definite must for wine and cheese read more

Konnubio - This wine is amazing! - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

I've been in Florence for a few days now and I can't stop thinking about this restaurant. Omg. The atmosphere is 10/10, the service is 15/10, and the food is 20/10. When I planned this trip I was really scared of not being able to find great vegan meals since there's cheese basically seeping out of the walls in Italy. But Konnubio showed me otherwise. Our two servers were incredible. Very nice, attentive, and helpful. The lollypop tofu with teriyaki sauce is SO DELICIOUS. They also brought out a basket of breads at the beginning, tofu in creamed vegetables in the middle, and little vegan friendly biscuits at the end of our meal. Everything was just amazing. I'm so glad I found this place on Yelp and stopped in. The prices and portions are great, too. We left stuffed. I can't really speak for the non-vegan menu items but I'm sure they're equally delicious. If you're looking for a great dining experience, definitely come here. read more

We only visited the lounge (twice), but the cocktails were wonderful. Angelo made an outstanding negroni and classic whiskey sour with egg white. read more

Food and ambiance were the only good things about this place. I warn you if you're American to not go to this place. The waiter was so rude to us and refused to serve us wine yet the other tables all had wine. We got eyes rolled at us for simple requests like asking for the check. Was at lunch and not busy, don't understand why the service was so bad. read more

Been here with friends, the place is great, it has been refurbished recently, the service is very nice. Food is quite standard, nothing bad but neither great, and of course being places 30 meters away from Piazza del Duomo prices are not exactly friendly (if you are a local like me), but more targeted to tourists. Nothing obscene, but I felt that the quality/price mix is a bit unbalanced. read more

We happened in on this charming-yet-modern restaurant on its fifth night open. We were greeted as friends, and the service was so fantastic that we had no idea we were there on the maiden weekend. Our bartender was especially fine, creating new drinks on the fly, and very knowledgeable about the excellent wine selection. read more

Jackie L was so correct I have to copy paste her review. Food and ambiance were the only good things about this place. I warn you if you're American to not go to this place. The waiter was so rude. it was so obvious he did not want us there. reason? We were hungry and I did care less about his behavior the food was ok the . but they do need some training. read more

My favorite meal in Florence! I had the seitan dish over a salad. Very good! My mom had a cous cous curry dish that was also excellent!! Would definitely go back!! read more

This place has a really nice atmosphere and is in a central location. Nice place for drinks, but I'm not sure why it's listed so highly under the vegan options. We went for dinner on a Tuesday evening and contrary to comments here, they did not have a separate vegan menu. They offered one salad, one pasta, and a very pricey Seitan burger. It was not the prices that turned us off, but rather the very limited options. (We didn't come to Italy to eat burgers.) Perhaps it's better for people who are looking for plant based options to call ahead and check the menu. The restaurant is modern and romantic inside. read more

Really fun and inventive menu. I had some poultry dumplings that were served with actual smoke! Perhaps a bit busy, but we were seated in a corner, so not so strange that they sometimes had trouble remembering us. Cocktails were a bit boring/watery. read more

For the vegans: I went for lunch and there was only one thing on the menu that was vegan and that sounded awful from the description, crispy seitan in broth. Pretty ridiculous considering their menu and advertising has the word 'vegan' everywhere. They could at least have one pasta without eggs. One star for a beautiful restaurant that I was sad to leave. read more

My hubby and I were visiting Florence and stopped here as they have a vegan friendly menu. Very flavorful food and excellent quality! My hubby had the chickpea with lentils dish and I had the beet risotto. Perfecto!! Our servers were very kind and accommodating! A wonderful experience- the interior is also beautiful! read more

The best meal I had in eating a week in Florence. The food was spectacukar and the service superb.

Excellent breads (freshly baked), appetizer, main course (I had the parmesenia vegan and my husband enjoyed his Golden cod with red sauce). We enjoyed our complementary champagne and a white Pinot Grigio house wine. Lastly, we squeezed in some dessert (rice milk custard type of dessert --vegan) and it was also delicious. Thanks for great and fast service and a wonderful Tuscan meal experience! read more

This was an incredible experience. The food was out of this world, particularly as a vegetarian. The service was also amazing - very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend this place! read more

Wonderful dining experience in Florence! We ate here two out of four nights of staying in Florence. Great atmosphere, service, and unique and delicious dishes. read more

The place, which is in a great location is beautiful, high ceilings, nice background music, and very comfortable. The setting and out table up front on the sofas is exquisite. The food was fantastic. One in our party was Vegan, loved everything about it and can't wait to come back. My pasta was excellent and my wife's tuna was simply amazing. The bartender and hostess who great you at the door with champagne or mimosas make you feel at home and happy. Our waiter was very, very friendly and very attentive and accommodating. We will definitely be back when we are in Florence next time. The combination of vegan, Tuscan, pastas and meat can work for everyone, especially a mixed party. read more

My husband and I ate at Konnubio while in Florence on our honeymoon. It was by far the best dining experience we had in Italy. The decor caught our eye when we walked by one day, and we stepped in to make a reservation. While making our reservation, the manager was incredibly welcoming, and gave us prosecco and cookies for free. When we arrived for dinner, they had reserved the best table in the restaurant for us. We had several waiters, who brought us more free prosecco, helped us choose a bottle of wine, and made dinner suggestions. I have never had such good service. Yes, dinner was pricey. But the staff made my husband and I feel like celebrities. It has been a month since we ate at Konnubio and we are still raving about it! read more

They also serve meat :) . The service was amazing. Food was delicious - risotto with mushrooms & truffles and Spaghetti Bolognese. Desserts also delicious. The service brilliant and attentive. Ambiance and music were perfect. Prices were less than they could of been - don't tell the owner ;) read more

Wonderful atmosphere, excellent service and very nice foods!! Surely I'll return here next time in Florence, to try other dishes read more

We decided to try this place based on a review on Eater. Eater came through as always! This was our favorite meal in Florence, and I think our favorite meal of our whole Italy trip. The menu was pretty large with a nice assortment of fish, meat, vegetarian, and even VEGAN dishes! It was so nice to have so many awesome options. Everything was amazing, starting with the amuse. It was an eggplant cream with a little bite of fish and some potato chips. It was really good. Then they brought out 4-5 types of homemade breads (including a delicious focaccia and a little cheesy bread ball...so good!). My husband was in heaven. We had 2 starters, 2 pastas, and an entree. They were all delicious. One starter was super creative. It was a pea cappuccino, which was a riff on breakfast. There was a plate with a cappuccino cup that had an amazing pea soup and then there was a little croissant and prosciutto sandwich next to it. The pastas were some of the best we've had on this trip. The gnocci pretty much melted in your mouth. The meal ended with this super cute plate of 5 mini desserts which were each delicious. My husband wants to sign up for a tripadvisor account just to rate this place and say it deserves 10 stars! :) (actually he was at 100 by the end of the meal). The service was also excellent. We would return tomorrow night for dinner if we were still in town! read more

Nice place across from Hotel Firenza No 9. Had the squid ink (black) ravioli with shimp filling. Great rich shrimp filling. Had them recommend a wine. Quite nice. The place wasn't crowded. It's right off the street. So it's quieter (nice), cool. Not a large menu but worthwhile. Lunch entrees about 15E. Appears to be open in the morning for coffee. Has a vegan menu. read more

I'm a major foodie as well as part time resident of Florence. I can't speak to the vegan aspect (they definitely do not focus on that, thank goodness!), but I can tell you this place is consistently great and offers some of the best food you will find in a city inundated with touristy mediocre (and often much worse) restaurants. I do personally prefer their lunch menu to dinner (lunch has more traditional dishes; dinner a bit more creative) but everything I've ever tried here has been excellent (and we've eaten here many, many times). I suspect most of the less than stellar reviews on this site are written by travelers who don't really know food -- and certainly not authentic Italian cuisine. It's a shame that their ignorance brings down the rating of a chef who truly cares about his patrons, be they tourists or not. So many in Florence don't give a hoot as they know you'll never be back again. Keep up the good work, Konnubio. Just please consider adding some of your amazing lunch menu dishes to the dinner menu, especially in the pasta category. read more

I like this place. I haven't eaten here; I've only gone here for drinks. But the drinks are good, both in the main bar and in the patio area a few doors down. 5€ for a spritz or negroni during happy hour is a decent deal, and the staff is very friendly. There's a reason why I've been there often enough in the past few weeks that they've started to recognize me. Now, if they didn't charge 15€ for a Hendrick's and tonic, I'd like them a little more... read more

Excellent pizza, reasonable prices, and beautiful atmosphere! Liked it a lot here, ate here twice.

The best meal and the best service we had while we were in Florence (for 6 days!) My husband and I are not only food, but also atmosphere "snobs." We had just slipped out of a new restaurant that got great reviews because the atmosphere was stuffy and uncomfortable. We snuck out the back door before the waiter came to take our order and stumbled right upon Konnubio. Right away, I could tell the ambiance was exactly what I was looking for: dim, warm lighting, eclectic design and young people! We waited only a few minutes (much less than waits we experience in Detroit for a good meal) and were greeted unexpectedly with Prosecco. Our waiter, Luis, was energetic and knowledgable. He suggested a bottle of wine that my husband continued to request at other locations throughout our vacation. I highly recommend the bacon-wrapped filet as well as the truffle tagliatelle! I gave Luis free reign to choose our dessert and it was excellent. He also brought us a surprise digestivo.. Creamy limoncello.. Which my husband.. tipsy from wine.. coined as "creamoncello" :) Konnubio was a great experience for our first night in Florence. I wish I could say we ended our trip with a bang, but in this case, we started with one! We will have to come back! read more

My mom, sister, and cousin walked past this restaurant and we loved the decor so we decided to try it out. We ordered the carbonara and it was the best I've ever eaten. Valeria, the waiters, and the cooks are very nice and welcoming. We ate on their third and fifth day of opening. Highly recommend !!! read more

Very disappointed in this place. We don't mind spending a little extra for small portions if the food is right, which was definitely not the case. Ordered the wild salmon, which was 27 euros, unfortunately it was overcooked and very dry. Salmon is very simple, but has a small window of time where you can easily overcook it. For a place that holds itself high enough to charge almost 30 euros for 2 very small pieces of salmon, I would have expected it to be at least cooked CORRECTLY! I have made better salmon at home! In the front of the menu it lists the "team" and the special chef they have that evening..that's how special this place is supposed to be. This chef doesn't know how to cook salmon?! Needless to say I was very disappointed. Do not charge 27 euros if you do not know how to cook it. Presentation was nice and the ambience is nice too, that is what the 1 star is for. read more

I work in the food industry and have eaten in some amazing restaurants over the years, but I have a new favorite -- Konnubio. From the moment we walked in for the first time Stefano and the rest of the staff treated us like old friends. Our experiences (we stopped in twice in three days), are among the best memories of a fabulous eight-day trip celebrating our 30th anniversary. The Florentine steak was fabulous! And if you love gin tonics, be sure to sample some of the unusual gins offered by the bar. (We also learned that Konnubio is opening another restaurant in Florence soon, so check it out!) read more

Wow. I've been to vegan restaurants and varying degrees of vegan friendly restaurants in many cities, and Konnubio is truly top notch. While eating vegan in Italy isn't impossible, pizza without cheese can get repetitive. Enter Konnubio. It's Tuscan food, done creatively and superbly. I ordered the seitan dish, which consisted of crispy seitan and a delicious legume soup. I soaked up every last bit of the soup with the (wonderful) bread. My table and I also shared the sauteed spinach, which was, in a word, perfect. Another person at my table ordered the pasta with celery sauce, which I would have ordered if I returned. I had a baked plum dessert, which was beautifully presented and sincerely incredible. They gave us welcome glasses of prosecco, and I also had a glass of Chianti. I love the decor and ambiance, too! For the quality of food, I was expecting it to be much more expensive! Service was excellent as well. I would buy their cookbook in a heartbeat if they ever published one. read more

Our dinner at Konnubio was our first dinner at a restaurant in Italy. Thanks to Happy Cow, it was easy to find this restaurant that was very vegan friendly. The environment was beautiful and inviting. The service was top notch; we really loved the person behind the bar who welcomed us and gave us a lovely wine while we waited for our table. It wasn't a long wait, and we felt well taken care of during that time. Our waiter was awesome, and we felt like he really cared about our experience. I had the tofu croquettes in a pumpkin cream sauce. I appreciated that the waiter clarified what the dish entailed, as I would have expected something different based on the description in the menu. My dish was delicious, and I would order it again....although it was not life-altering. My husband loved his scallop dish, but again it was not life altering. One of our favorite dishes was a vegan ice cream/cake dessert - It was absolutely delicious and unique. We will return to Florence some day, and we will surely go back to Konnubio. Maybe by then, it will be all vegan. I can only hope! read more