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Was here last year and loved everything about this restaurant. The food, the staff, the affogato that was made table side! It also had an adorable wine window! I can't wait to go back.
The food, service and drinks were all delicious here. We were lucky to walk in and get a table, but I would suggest getting a reservation if you can. It was very full. The asparagus was delicious, crisp and perfectly cooked. I got the Gnocchi Angeli e Demoni and was really happy I did. It was excellent. One interesting thing is that this was the only restaurant we ate it in Rome, Milan, Venice and Florence over two weeks that made you choose a tip at checkout.
If I could give this place 10 stars I would. Amazing service, the servers were so friendly. I was sent here on a recommendation from a coworker that the gnocchi was the best she's ever had, and she was not kidding!!!! Light, cheesy, flavorful - I am still daydreaming about it today. The wine was great and the dry aged beef was amazing. If I will go back to Florence, this is a must!
This was the second place where we ate dinner in Florence, and on this particular night we were in the mood for lasagna. Unfortunately, I decided to visit Google and Yelp reviews, which are at the disposal and discrepancy of the American taste and appetite and not local tastebuds. This was my first attention to detail when arriving at a restaurant in Italy where it's obvious you're American, but unfortunate that they pair you along with other American's who enjoy ranch on salad dressing and don't understand virgin olive oil and red wine vinaigrette is what one tosses that salad with here. We were greeted amicably and the server only brought to our table bread and no olive oil. I had to request it. Surprised. The dining area was busy, and it felt as if this restaurant was ideal for friendly family gatherings. We weren't in the mood for wine, and here's where I learned that it's considered sacrilege drinking water and no wine with dinner here. I like wine, but don't need it at every meal. Plus, we don't drink a lot of alcohol. I also had been fighting a cold and wanted plenty of water. The waiter didn't seem to understand, but I digress. We began our meal with a wonderful salad, which had a salad mix of mangoes and cucumbers. I felt gratified with our choice, and believed that when we ordered lasagna it would be magnificent. Unfortunately, it was a bit charred at the ridges, a bit too long in the over I imagine. The taste was there, with a good marinara sauce, but it was honestly a tad dry. We didn't order desert, which again, the waiter seemed put off that we didn't order as we, husband and I, were both full.
Another excellent spot we tried in Florence. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and seated immediately. The staff was very friendly and our waiter was Nugo. He was awesome and had us laughing the entire night. We peppered him with a lot of questions about the menu, he answered everything and also accommodated my father-in-law, who is GF. He had his own GF bread basket and was able to order almost anything on the menu. We ordered a nice bottle of Montepulciano red for the table that was $48. Others had the Hugo spritz. For app I had the anchovies with roasted red pepper, sea salt and oil over grilled crostini, very good. I skipped first course and ordered the ribeye steak for my main course. Bone in, medium rare, sprinkled with sea salt and a side of onion marmalade. The steak was very good and had way less fat than I expected. The waiter suggested a huge steak for the table, but I was the only one ordering steak that night. Maybe next time. Others ordered the fillet and it was cooked perfectly, the angels and demons gnocchi, and the veal scallopini. Everybody was pleased Really cool spot with a very good wine selection, drinks, excellent food and a fun atmosphere that you don't find at many places. Nugo was an A+ server.
This review is for La Buchetta 2 since the wait at the original one was too long. But the menu is exactly the same! We were specifically looking for a restaurant that serves the Florentine steak, and this place truly met the expectation! The service was warm and efficient (although our waiter tends to upsell a bit). We had an amazing meal and a local wine that we got to taste before making a decision. Watching the steak being cut and sliced and dripping the fat over it was a sight in itself. Don't miss it!
Amazing Italian Tuscan restaurant. Our server Nicko was funny and attentive. We ordered Pici de "La Buchetta" homemade pasta, Spezzatino alla fiorentina beef stew, and mashed potatos. All were great, esp the pasta. The price was reasonable for the quality. The ambiance was one of intimacy and finery. I recommend.
This was a perfect place for a meal. Benji was our server and he was fabulous. Their pasta is out of this world. 10 out of 10! The building was quaint and adorable.
Found this restaurant on Trip Advisor when I was at a bar nearby looking to see where I could grab dinner in the area. Off I went when I saw the good reviews. Luckily I was able to get in and got great service and recommendations. Had the Hugo and blood orange spritz's to go with the spezzatino (traditional Florentine beef stew with Rh potatoes). It was hearty and perfect for the day which happened to be raining off and on. Learned about wine windows in the process!
La Buchetta is a landmark steakhouse in Florence, and for good reason. Sure, there are plenty of tourists and foreign students that roll through every night (guilty as charged), but they still offer fantastic food experiences for the tourist and the local alike. We ate here twice during our stay in Florence. The experience was fantastic both nights, with different dining experiences: Night one was the steak experience, and it was simply one of the best meals of a two week trip in Nirthern Italy. Pasta courses that were amazing (truffle-y and cheese-y) preceded our for-the-table steak. The steak? Fantastic. Marbled the right way, grilled just enough to give us that Maillard boost. We cut all that we could find off of the bone, saucing it as was suggested- olive oil and salt, mixed on the plate, and that's it. It wasn't heavy, it was just enough, and it made for fantastic sobremesa before the tiramisu and limoncello. There are bigger cuts n the menu, some served with the tallow candle presentation (yum), and if there had been four of us, we may have gone that route. Night two, and the service staff says: "You had steak last night, so let's get you some light pasta and some nice salad." You're right, friend. Let's go that route, and leave feeling like we've been cared for, and still leave having enjoyed more truffle and cheese and seasonal goodness. And of course, I'll take that coffee and limoncello. This is a nice, local-feeling place for the out-of-towner to get the Florentine steak experience.
Our favorite meal in Florence. The restaurant is small and intimate and the service is phenomenal. The servers even told us about the history of the wine windows throughout the city. The Pici pasta is finished in a cheese wheel and is a must! We also ordered a steak and it was cooked perfectly. Great wine selection. Highly recommend!
I don't care how touristy it is to toss pasta in a cheese wheel, it is freaking delicious. That dish is a must. The lasagna was also delicious, but the cheese wheel pasta was the star. Our server was friendly and efficient, and the decor (at least in the 2nd location) was really cute for a date night or girls night.
This was my family and I's last dinner in Florence. I have been here before back in 2019, and La Buchetta delivered the same as a few years ago. Our server Eledo was absolutely incredible. He took the time to share the history of the restaurant and give us a full informational review of the menu, as my family has never been. Our food was so amazing, it is by far the best lasagna I have ever had in my life. We also got the caprese for an appetizer, the eggplant, and the gnocchi. We had the tiramisu for dessert, so worth it! After eating we wished we had more time in our trip to go back! You can tell this restaurant has a lot of passion for their dishes and wine, and that they take the time to give you the best experience they can. It is a must see if you go to Florence! But definitely make a reservation, they fill up quick.
9 years ago
Ok, so this restaurant totally made up for my miserable experience at 'o munaciello Firenze. I needed to get some authentic Italian food some how and stumbled upon this great little cafe. My wife had the gnocchi which was delicious and I had the special which was the wild boar meat sauce pasta. The appetizer was also fresh and I have listed a photo of that. Big thanks to the staff at La Buchetta! Thanks for completing my food experience here in Florence! read more
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Had a fantastic dinner here tonight and would absolutely return!! The service was exceptionally great, as they described each menu item to us in perfect English and were extremely attentive. We started with a chianti wine and the antipasti appetizer as well as the chapters salad. For our mains, I got the gnocchi while others tried the special, which was a type of spaghetti that is prepared in a cheese wheel right in front of you. Sooooo amazing and so incredibly delicious!! Would definitely return and recommend to others. It's located right next to the river and is also just around the corner from the BEST Gelateria in Florence that you MUST try- Gelateria di Neri! read more
7 years ago
My favorite place to go!! Anything you order is going to be delicious, but the gnocchi is really something else. Their dishes aren't just amazing, they are beautiful too. The staff is amazing and will guarantee you a good time! read more
7 years ago
First dinner at 5:00pm at this place which was a block away from the Airbnb we're staying at. I did not expect the kind of food we had. I chose a 7oz truffle filet mignon cooked medium rare, truffle is mild and the filet is grilled to perfection. There's a mild smokiness that adds to the perfect taste and texture of the filet. I ordered the sweet fennel bulb braised in butter and cheese as a side to my dish. It was soft and sweet which was coated with the combination of butter and mild cheese. It was the perfect combination to the truffle filet. My friend ordered a side of sautéed spinach and we both shared roasted zucchinis, eggplant, new potatoes and a tomato. First of all there was no bitterness on the spinach and the eggplant which is common in the US. There was no grittiness on the spinach and the skin on the eggplant was left on when roasted. Even the skin was tender and the eggplant was sweet. The side dishes were simple yet very pleasing to the eyes and tastebuds. The whole experience was complimented with Chianti from the seaside area of Italy. If you get the chance to come to Florence, come and experience the kind of food only this restaurant can bring. Great and friendly people too! read more
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Absolutely one of the best restaurants in Florence!!! The gnocchi is the best I have ever experienced!!! Wait staff is phenomenal and the owner goes out of his way to make you have an incredible experience!! If you're in Florence make sure you stop in for lunch or dinne!! read more
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Amazing food and service! Ulysses suggested the perfect meal! He prepared the most delicious pasta in a cheese wheel with sheep cheese. Next we had the tri-tip, which he weighed in front of us. Finally the cheesecake- usually not a fan- but this was mouth watering! This place is a must in Florence. Great service, food, and presentation! read more
9 years ago
We found this amazing restaurant on Yelp. We arrived before they opened and were greeted and offered a reservation. Very kind and funny staff. They have a live video of the chef preparing the entrees. We had the fillets, gnocchi and house red. Delicioso! read more
9 years ago
My mother has a gluten allergy which makes it difficult for her to order. When we got there the waiter was very friendly and helped her choose something they highly recommended- spaghetti with clams. We got a great meal for the most part and great service. Now you must be wondering why the bad review. My mothers meal was less then ideal. It was underdone. Not even al dente. It was hard and I was unfortunately subjected to taste it as well. The weird spices in it also added to the devastation of the many empty clam shells. When asked how her barely eaten meal was she told them it was undercooked the waiter sneered and took away her plate. My meal as well as the rest of our families was quite enjoyable. We however posted our review on trip advisor and instead of taking criticism where criticism is deserved, they decided to respond by attacking. The review was not bad it was honest as is this one. They called us fat and that we needed to loose weight. As well as saying that's how they cook pasta in Florence! Lol all the other pastas I had there was nothing near as "al dente". I hope they have more class in the future to not offend their customers and have the thought of mind to remove their horrid response to the review. read more
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So far on our trip to Florence this has to be the best dinner so far. It was recommended by my brother who knows the owner. We loved the gnocchi, tortellini and lasagna, the ossobucco was good but not memorable. Other people had the massive steaks and they looked amazing, but we did not want to have steak again. The prices are very reasonable and the wine list has a wide selection. Very pleasant staff and quick service. Overall I highly recommend this place. read more
8 years ago
I read a lot of tripadvisor's review for this restaurant and they received 800+ excellent reviews, but I think otherwise. 1. Lots of people gave this place an excellent reviews on their food and their service. Which I disagreed. Why you may asked? a. Service I am not sure if it's the way I dressed (casually) or the fact that I am eating alone, or I am Asian(doubt this is the reason) but I didn't get any service at all! The waiter didn't even asked me how's my food or do I need anything else. They only service I received was my food and drink were bring to the table..... Otherwise I was ignored the entire time, I COULD OF WALK OUT THE RESTAURANT WITHOUT PAYING AND NO ONE WOULD KNOW!!!!! Beside above, the waiter didn't bring any Olive oil or balsamic vinegar to my table until I am about to my main course! And the waiter literally brought the bottles of balsamic vinegar and olive oil from another table to my table without any small plate for me to pour. Also Did I mention this? THEY ALSO FORGOT TO BRING ME ANY UTENSIL FOR MY MAIN COURSE WHICH WAS A CHEFS CUT STEAK. ALSO THEY GAVE ME A LOOK WHEN I DIDNT WSNT TO DRINK BOTTLE WATER, wtf? Can I not drink other thing beside bottle water??? b. Food I asked the waiter for his recommendations for wine selection that would go well with my steak. He recommends Chianti classicico (but didn't mentioned which one, brand and where was made or the year) he literally just pulled a bottle from behind the counter and pour a glass for me. I didn't even have the chance to taste if I want this wine or not. The wine itself didn't go well with the steak in my opinion and the receipt didnlt state the wine was chinati classico, but other names that I don't know. For my appetizer, I ordered their tapa which was tomato, basil, and mazzerala cheese. The flavor was there, but was it excellent? I don't know. I think it's good, but that's pretty much it. For my chefs cut steak, the waiter didn't told me what cut was it, nor anything. I literally just receive a plate of steak with some basil leaves and Parmesan cheese. Partially of my steak was over seasoned by salt and the other part was not seasoned at all. I don't know what the chef was doing at all! Lastly, the waiter and chef always smoke cigarettes by the front door while working. I don't know how sanitary that is. But I wouldn't want to get sick because of that. Also, protein should be refrigerated at no greater than 42℉ (5.5℃) but their steak were lying outside on the counter on a 30+℃ (86+℉) weather.... I am not sure if this is against with Italians health code but I wouldn't want to eat here anymore. read more
11 years ago
I used to live in Florence for many years,this time i was visiting the city with the family and they wanted to try the famous bistecca alla fiorentina so we came here with a bunch of friends that recommended the place.cozy ambient and friendly service,the chef greeted us with a selection of appetizers and good red wine.then we had family style pasta,ravioli with eggplants and garganelli with salsiccia and truffle sauce.grand finale,the steak!10 pound of dried aged porter house served with sides of veggies and roast potatoes.everything was delicious,we ended our light dinner with tiramisu,flourless chocolate cake,fruit tart,espresso and grappa! read more
8 years ago
Owner recommended ribeye and pastas with duck meal, both were excellent! Ribeye was cooked to perfection! Tiramisu was excellent too! read more
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OMG!!! Last year I couldn't get much past the Pici Special. It was so special I ordered it every time. This year I decided I could afford to try a few more things - one of the smartest moves of my life! I've never had a better risotto - anywhere. They made it with carciofi (artichoke) and pecorino. I might have stuck there too, except one night I was feeling cocky and ordered the gnocchi! Cristo Santo! Favolosissimo!!! So many flavors in one dish - it was like Party In Your Mouth! Maurizio told the chef, Diego, that I like spicy. So in addition to the edible flowers, the guanciale, the stracchino, the small pops of tomato sauce, he added just a small sprinkling of chili. I have never ever in my life even dreamed of a better plate of gnocchi. It was perfumed with the delicate flowers. It sparked my palate with chili. Nothing was overpowering but it was surprising. Each bite was a new explosion of flavor. The salads - Greek and Artichoke are the ones I've had - taste like things were taken from the dirt in the garden out back, (there isn't one) and sliced just for me. It's said the Romans have 36 kinds of artichoke. We import just six into the US, to my knowledge none of which can be eaten raw. I urge you to order the carciofi - especially in the salad! You don't get this at home, baby! My partner loves steak: as a recovering vegetarian I never order it. He loves the bistecca and the filet. I've tasted them both. The former has the earthy taste of grilled meat. The latter was like eating silk: soft, gentle, smooth. I don't order it but I sure enjoyed the bites I had. The service doesn't come better than this. Even if you just want a soup and salad, this place never disappoints. Want half an order? Just ask. Again, the wine selection is thoughtful and varied. I recommend reservations. Every night. read more
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I had to post this twice since there were 2 different yelp listing for the same restaurant I believe one has a typo . But yeah... shortly after arriving in Florence we had to find out what the Florentino steak was all about. OMG I kid you not the steak here is to die for. First they bring out your fresh cut of meat and weigh it on a scale to make sure it's about 1Kg and also so you can admire the beauty that cut of meat has to offer. They cook the steak to perfection medium/rare. At the table side they season the steak with fresh sea salt, pepper, and extra virgin olive oil and really that's all it needs. The meat has such great flavor that by adding too many things would just take away from the quality of the meat. Needless to say we devoured the entire steak we also ordered spinach as a side dish, and the bruschetta topped with mozzarella as a starter. This restaurant has a great atmosphere the waiters are so friendly and attentive. We actually didn't even have a reservation and they still sat us right away which was great. Christian who was our waiter even added an extra special touch since we were celebrating our anniversary here and threw in a delicious piece of cheese cake. This is a must try in Florence because their reputation for making the best steak is indeed true! read more
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