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    La Bussola

    4.4 (220 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Wine Bars, Tuscan
    Closed 12:00 pm - 3:30 PM, 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Tamika T.

    Best dinner we had in Florence! Everything we had was delicious and the service was exceptional. We actually went back and got food for lunch the next day. I love how friendly the owners and family were. The vibe was lively and fresh, just felt good. Everyone should try to make it here for a great meal!

    Napoli Pizza without anchovies
    Shelley L.

    Everything about this place was molto bene. The pizza was the best pizza I've ever had. Service was fantastic and the ambiance was casual & romantic. I will come here every time I'm in Florence.

    Andrew I.

    We booked a reservation for our last night in Florence. They have multiple inside dining areas, outside dining, and a bar area where you can drink or eat. Very clean and inviting. The host was very helpful. Our reservation was supposed to be 830 but was booked for 930. He was very accommodating and was able to squeeze us in at 9. He suggested we wait in the bar area while waiting for our table. The entire staff as we waited were very friendly and all spoke English and Italian. Our waitress was not that great. I don't think she spoke English very well which caused her to barely check on us. We saw her 3 times for a total of maybe 1 minute. Very different experience than other restaurants in Florence with the waiters and waitresses. They had many more food choices than any of the restaurants I visited in Florence. Lots of delicious pizza choices as well. We ordered the Salamino piccante pizza which was spicy salami and mozzarella. Very delicious and a little spicy, just spicy enough to enjoy the flavor. We also ordered the Florentine t bone steak for 2. Cooked medium rare and was very juicy. The pics look more rare than it actually was. The potatoes were a delightful surprise. A size-able portion and very crispy. If I'm ever in Florence again, I would definitely come back to Bussola.

    Sean W.

    It was a little hot inside during summer even with the ac on but omg the pizza was amazing! Our server was very friendly and efficient. The crust is amazing! Great location. The restaurant at lunch really filled up, we made a reservation.

    Margarita pizza
    Beth M.

    We stopped for a drink... and ended up eating everything in throng on the menu!!! Fantastic

    Awesome margarita pizza and mozzarella en Carozza with white truffle.

    Service was superior and the atmosphere was cozy. Loved the mozzarella en carozza! The pizza dough and crust were amazing.

    Ravioli
    Katie R.

    Fresh ingredients, good service. Overall a lovely meal. Everything was delicious. Presentation was nice. I would go back here.

    PIZZA TOSCANA N°3
    Diana S.

    Stumbled upon this place while we were walking around as it was nearby our hotel. We came here for a late lunch and the outside was packed so we sat inside which was fairly empty. Service is quick and friendly and they happily accommodated us Americans. My husband and I shared the Toscana pizza number 3 for lunch and it was seriously the best pizza I've had in Italy. It was fresh, crisp, and so flavorful! And this compliment is coming from a NY'er who is very critical of pizza. It was so good we came back here twice in 4 days. I definitely recommend this place and I can't wait to come back and try the rest of their menu.

    The best Lasagna in the world
    Jess W.

    If you do one thing in all of Italy, be sure to stop here and eat the best lasagna in all of the country.

    Charlotte D.

    Amazing food and amazing service. I got a pizza with pears and honey and walnuts and it was just amazing. The pizza was made with love and tasted phenomenal. We also got the caprese which was fantastic. Super cute restaurant that has a lot of space inside. I really loved everything about this place.

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    We had octopus salad and seafood pasta, foods was great as well as staffs. Very impressed!!!

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    Top class! Make sure you book early. Friendly, lovely atmosphere and great food. We loved it

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    My wife and three teenagers had a fantastic evening here. Panzanella, bisteca fiorentina, vin santo tiramisu, pesto trofie. All excellent.

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    Our favorite dinner in Florence -- everything was delicious and cooked perfectly. One warning -- the steak for two is HUGE.

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    La Boite - House wine and complimentary peanuts. They're tasty.

    La Boite

    4.9(95 reviews)
    0.5 kmSanta Maria Novella

    This was my go to spot right across the street from my hotel, 25hours. Staff and service were very…read morepleasant every time I went. The sandwiches have these fun names that changes with the season. The Denzel Washington & Massimo Boldi sandwiches were yummy. I found these panini's to be better than All' Antico Vinaio panini's, sorry. The late night vibe had me dancing in my seat with the music choices!

    This small wine bar was by far one of my favorite places we visited while we were visiting…read moreFlorence. The owner and staff were fantastic, very knowledgeable and provided great recommendations. The wine bar itself is a small quaint little place. Probably seats about 12 to 15 people total and has plenty of windows so you can see passersby and people watch. The cheeseboard? Get the cheeseboard. They do a fantastic job of pairing everything together to really bring so many flavors to your tastebuds. Their house wine is phenomenal and they take great pride in finding the grapes/different varietals to make it come to life. They have a both a red and a white house wine option. The second time we went - and yes, we went more than once in the four days we were there - we enjoyed one of the sandwiches and it was absolutely amazing. The bread, I can't even explain, the bread it's so flavorful and so good and so light. That paired with the delicious meats and cheeses were 100% worth it. I definitely recommend this location to anybody who is visiting Florence regularly or for their first time.

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    La Boite - Cheese Board

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    La Boite - Outside seating area. Tiny for sure but we loved it.

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    Outside seating area. Tiny for sure but we loved it.

    La Cantinetta Osteria con Cucina

    La Cantinetta Osteria con Cucina

    4.5(112 reviews)
    0.4 kmDuomo
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    We decided to stop at this restaurant on a whim. Wow! We were blown away by the food and service…read more We started with the bruschetta, which was served with fresh tomatoes, olives and arugula. It was delicious and so light! We also ordered wine. We got the Rosso di Montalcino 2024 and it was definitely one of the best glasses of wine I ever had. The steak we had was also amazing. It was tender and so flavorful. The potatoes were also fantastic! At the end of the meal, we had Vin Santo (dessert wine that you dip biscotti in). Very delicious, but very strong. Lastly, the server (maybe manager or owner) brought us out complimentary limoncello. It was also delicious. We definitely had to walk (or try to walk) it off after all that! I can't say enough about the food and service. We went to another steak place a few days before at Trattoria Dalloste. It was a couple of doors away from this place. The service and food didn't even compare to this place. We spent a lot more money for rubbery and fatty steak. They also tried to overcharge us. So, do yourself a favor and try La Cantinetta Osteria con Cucina. You won't be disappointed! If we ever go back to Firenze, we would go back to this restaurant in a heartbeat.

    We visited this place last night, our first night in Florence. There weren't a lot of options in…read morethis area of Florence, near the Duomo, and most places were full. The establishment is nice and inviting, and the staff are friendly and helpful enough. The lasagna was--and I'm not exaggerating -- gross. It looked and tasted like it came out of a can or package. After having excellent lasagna in Tivoli, two of my family members were expecting something at least enjoyable. If we were in a restaurant in American, where we are from, we'd have asked for something else as substitute. I had a risotto dish that was good enough, but the wine pour could have been better. If you come to this place, you may like it enough, based on other reviews, but definitely don't order their atrocious lasagna. Grocery store lasagna is better.

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    La Cantinetta Osteria con Cucina - Dining room

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    La Cantinetta Osteria con Cucina - Vermentino

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    I 2 Fratellini - Salami with Cream Cheese

    I 2 Fratellini

    4.5(208 reviews)
    0.2 kmDuomo

    November 9, 2024 2:30PM…read more It does appear they have two stalls on the same street that you can order from. One side seemed to have more alcohol on display and the side I was on was more sandwich focused, but I'm pretty sure you can order the same things from both windows. Initially I was going to get the 21 - Fresh Sausage and Eggplant because I'm an eggplant lover... the lady at the counter was kind enough to let me know that the fresh sausage is actually rare, uncooked sausage and gave me a small piece to try. I was getting ready to get on a train that day and didn't want something that might not sit well with me, so I moved on to number 27 spicy salami and cream cheese. My partner got the number 1, ham, cream cheese and rocket salad. Both are very good sized and oh so delicious. The line moved quickly, so many options for decision paralysis. This is the place for schiacciate Florentine as recommended from friends who used to live here. Definitely would recommend to study up their menu before coming so it's easier to pick what you want. This is more of a stall and you grab and go, we stood around the sidewalk and inhaled our sandwiches. Watch out for the pigeons getting ready to take your crumbs too, you can see them on the ledge of the building getting ready to attack. A must visit for Florence.

    The best place to get classic Florentine sandwiches. It's a small booth and there's no inside…read moreseating but they do have chairs if you can grab one. The line is long right around lunch time but it moves fairly fast. They have a variety of choices so you might need time to decide. We got the proscuitto arrosto e crema tartufata and finocchiona e crema de formaggio. Proscuitto Arrosto E Crema Tartufata- The bread is soft and fresh. The roasted ham is tasty and the truffle cream adds a lovely flavor and ties the dish together. Finocchiona E Crema De Formaggio- Can't sing enough of their bread's praises! The tuscan salami is spicy and flavorful. The fennel is slightly sweet and the cream cheese is smooth and light. Great experience overall!

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    I 2 Fratellini - The line, goes fast and with the wait

    The line, goes fast and with the wait

    I 2 Fratellini - Owner is racist, as he took away my seat and chair while I was eating and gave it to a European couple.

    Owner is racist, as he took away my seat and chair while I was eating and gave it to a European couple.

    I 2 Fratellini - #3

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    La Bussola - pizza - Updated September 2026

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