This was my first time in Florence, and the first place we went to was all booked. We stumbled upon this place and gave it a try, and back was a good time! We came into a place with a relaxed atmosphere, and lots of American oldies music - i was already a fan! First off: wine. We got a bottle of Chianti to kick the night off. Pretty solid choice! In our party we ordered the risotto pasta and a different pasta with a ragu/wild boar sauce. I had the risotto, which didn't do it for me because it was a little underflavored, however the ragu pasta my friends had was amazing. Do try that if you go there! The piece de resistance was definitely the pistachio cheesecake. Soooo good, and totally worth it! We got a round of limocello from the owner, which is was my first time trying it. Also not my favorite, but we appreciated the gesture. We also got a chance to hang out with the owner, who's super personable and fun to talk to! Honestly, it was such a fun first night in Florence with pretty decent food, I'd definitely stop by again if I get the chance! read more

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This beautiful and spacious spot caught my attention. I think it must have been the gorgeous black decor of the place, very modern looking and super cute. The staff was friendly and understood English. They also have the American breakfast for those of you looking to have a sit down egg and toast with coffee type of breakfast. I had a croissant which was fresh, soft, sweet and warm with an espresso. If you are looking for booze, they also have that here. They have wine, champagne, a large variety of liquor and more than enough desserts to order. Great spot to hang out with and look at if you are in need of a break from roaming around. Oh and their bathrooms are just as cute and also very clean. read more

Steak in the city of Florence is apparently a must. Tourists and locals alike have a variety to placed to choose from but with all the choices comes the stress of picking the right place to. Thank goodness I have my handy dandy Yelp in which helped me I find La Cocotte, a more than great option for some Florentine beef! At first I wasn't sure if this could and would be "the one" as it was located off a busy street and a nice man outside approached and encouraged us to take a look (I'm always wary of these being tourist traps). But the menu looked good and they had lasagna too, which my dad loves, so we walked in and gave it a shot! The server was really helpful off the bat and answered all our questions about what the best steak options were, how big portions were, and more. Between my dad and me, we shared the fillet with gin and white pepper (recommended by our server), lasagna, and grilled veggies. It was more than enough and we loved them all! The steak was cooked medium rare with a light pink middle and was soooo tender! Also the gin and pepper taste came out quite nicely as well. It was definitely one of the best pieces of beef I've had in a while! The fried potatoes and 2 other sauces were a great compliment too! The lasagna wasn't overly cheesy and just the way we liked it! The grilled veggies included zucchini, eggplant, peppers, and carrots were charred nicely though it needed some olive oil and balsamic to really make it shine, which they happily provided. My dad not only got his steak cravings satisfied, but a meal that he could remember for a very long time. And for me, I could easily say the same! Come check it out if you're looking to try one of Florence's tastiest options! Next time I'm back I'll be looking to try their bistecca (T-bone steak, I believe)! read more

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We went in search of English breakfast places around our hotel. We found this highly rated place. We loved their chocolate filled croissant, that's my favorite. Fried eggs were good, pancake was also crispy and hot. Cafe latte was good too. Overall a satisfactory breakfast. read more

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So far I have only been here during the morning hours when they offer their breakfast special, which is until 11:30am. I have been a regular customer at their Via Gioberti location for some time now, but I have found that this new location way surpasses that of the original. It is almost twice as big and has fantastic natural lighting and is much more spacious. I always take my coffee to the back room that is filled with sky lights. With free wifi I stay here for hours and get work done on my computer or read a magazine. The staff is very friendly and one day I have to come here for lunch. This is a great place to come alone or in groups as they have larger tables up to 8 people (maybe more). As for the breakfast, it's good. Coffe is good, only thing is ... i have found that occasionally their morning pastries are a little stale. It's a hit or miss for me. Sometimes they are great, fresh. And a couple times I think the pastry i chose was possibly a day old... ? didn't taste fresh. Anyways, I still come here regularly for the coffee. Great chill out vibe, fantastic place to hang out if you are waiting for your train, as it is right around the corner from the central station. read more

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We had to try Florentine Streak while we were in Firenze. L Cocotte did not disappoint. We started with a charcuterie board then ordered the La Chianina Steak which came with fries. The steak comes one way, with a range of rare to medium well throughout the plate. We ordered a side of lasagne that came in a plastic covered pot type of "dish." It seemed like something straight out of a box. Other than the flavorless lasagne, everything else was on point. read more

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Great restaurant! Amazing service!! Went to Florence for our honeymoon. Leonardo the owner was very hospitable. Mario our waiter is superb. We have a very happy and romantic dinner there. The food was so delicious!!Definitely will be back!! read more

La Coccote is an absolute gem. They have very light and cafe style foods, lots of soups and salads to choose from. The best part though is the atmosphere! So cute and elegant, yet fun with great music. read more

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What a breakfast surprise. We arrived jet lagged with hungry kids, and this place was not what we expected, but turned out to be perfect. We arrived at around 11 am hoping for an Italian lunch, but it was still breakfast, which worked well for us. They have American and English breakfast, which was very good. Great eggs, the croque monsieur was great, and the coffee...oh, the coffee. This was a nice transition for our kids to begin eating in Italy with a menu that was somewhat familiar. And lots of tasty gluten free bread too, though sadly no GF croissants. Overall, this was a surprisingly pleasant breakfast find, and for what it is, it's very good. read more

I didn't eat here....just got a coffee. I ordered an iced specialty latte and it was....nothing special....and very pricey. The setting is cute, so if I were going to hang out, it may be worthwhile. I probably wouldn't get a coffee to go from here again. read more

Came here on a whim and had the beef filet and was 2 seared filets of beef that was great. Hand cut fries topped it off. Service was good and was the last meal in Florence . Would come back if ever in Florence . read more

It's a place for tourist. Very nice place with good customer service. But food is mediocre and Americanized. My daughter got the fried chicken and vegetables and it came out to be fried chicken nuggets and battered fried zucchini. It's not what we expected. It something you get at some fast food court. The steak was nice and the pasta was average. There is a $3 cover charge which is typical of Florence. read more

Excellent service and delicious food. After eating pastries for breakfast so many days in a row, we were ready for a protein packed "English" breakfast and this place did not disappoint! For around 10€ we had cappuccino, orange juice, eggs l, bacon and toast. Everything was on point - though I do wish the orange juice was fresh and pressed like they do at the Carrefour supermarket down the street. Oh well - the main course and coffee we're in point so we were happy read more

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Yes! I was looking for a non-traditional spot (and not touristy) that served fresh quality food, and found La Cocotte. They met the requirement hands down. The decor was updated, the restaurant very clean. Service was a delight. The food...wow! My favorites: cabbage soup, the cheeseburger (the meat ), and the chips that came with the burger. My dad and I left both happy. Oh, and the wine. read more

Exceptional!!! This place is a must, we thoroughly enjoyed every bit of our experience at La Cocotte. We had a nice bottle of wine (Barone Ricasoli Chianti), Florentine steak, sautéed spinach, fries and mixed veggies. Service was great and food came out perfectly. We will be back! read more

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Stopped here for breakfast and it was delicious! Very reasonably priced and great service! The ambience is also very nice and cozy. Would definitely recommend read more

I ordered T-bone steak and lasagna These are so awesome And all of staffs are so kind So amazing food If you want the best steak of firenze You have to come to here read more

I didn't want a steak but their food is delicious! If you walk by and it looks like no one is there don't let it fool you. There is a big dining room in the back! Friendly staff, I look forward to going back! read more

First time in Florence and had no idea what I was doing. The staff here are super nice and helped me find my hotel! The food was very very good. Beer and Wine was also amazing read more

So cute and quaint! Wonderful full breakfast. Coffee is spot on. I could relax here all day. Not to mention they serve iced coffee take away read more

"...I'm sitting here in a boring room It's just another rainy Sunday afternoon I'm wasting my time I got nothing to do..." Ecco la giusta colonna sonora di questa piovosa domenica pomeriggio fiorentina, che fare? Specialmente se si ha voglia di un buon cappuccino e di un dolce? Semplice, basta andare presso La Cocotte in via Nazionale. Il locale e' davvero bellissimo con i suoi contrasti delle pareti nere e grigie, le luci soffuse, ma ben posizionate ed il suo pavimento in parquet. Un bellissimo bancone, gli orologi dalle diverse grandezze alle pareti, le bottiglie a vista e la vetrata all'ingresso danno al locale un'aria internazionale. Nonostante la grande confusione su via Nazionale, all'interno l'atmosfera e' molto rilassata anche grazie alla bellissima musica lounge. Un personale molto gentile mi accoglie e in maniera molto cordiale risponde alle mie domande sul locale. Il menù della Cocotte e' davvero ampio, dalle zuppe bio ai primi piatti, dagli hamburger alla pasticceria, dalle insalate alle birre e ai vini. Sono però venuto per un dolce e quindi dopo una rapida occhiata alle diverse opzioni, senza indugio ordino una cheesecake ai pistacchi di bronte ed un cappuccino alla cannella. Ottimo il cappuccino, cremoso e ben presentato in una bella tazza a marchio Cocotte, fantastica la cheesecake. Soddisfatta pienamente la mia voglia di dolce mi rilasso anche utilizzando la rete wifi del locale e mi concentro sul resto del menù con le sue proposte tutte davvero invitanti. Mi sono da poco trasferito qui a Firenze, non conosco perfettamente la città, ma ho già capito una cosa, senza dubbio la Cocotte diventerà uno dei miei posti preferiti e dove tornerò al più presto per provare tutta la cucina o un buon aperitivo e ovviamente per soddisfare le mie voglie di dolci in una domenica piovosa! read more

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Came here for some Florentine T-bone steak and was not disappointed! The staff is so friendly and the owner was super attentive. Most importantly, the food was absolutely delicious. My entire family thoroughly enjoyed our time here, I'd recommend this place to any tourists in the area who are looking for quality service and Italian cuisine. read more

I can only speak for coffee and drinks/pastries, but each time we came here (for a total of 3 times) it was definitely a good experience with friendly service. I would recommend stopping by here if you're feeling hungry! Their pastries are delicious and it's generally a cool atmosphere. read more

My husband and I stopped here for some espresso,dessert, wine while waiting for our laundry across the street. The complimentary WIFI is super fast and the service is great with English speaking staff. Modern, clean and super comfortable. read more

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Before leaving Florence, my wife and I decided to try a Florentine Steak. We researched a few places on Yelp and settled for La Cocotte, not too far from the train station. Was a pleasant surprise. The owner and waiter could not have been more accommodating the the food was fabulous. We had the steak and 2 varieties of raviolis that were recommended by the waiter. You will not go wrong with this place. read more

We arrived in the late afternoon after checking out the reviews on here. The staff was fantastic - very friendly, hospitable, and attentive. The atmosphere is quite lovely. The food however, was only so-so. The logo of Cocette is really cute with the covered pot, so there's an expectation of things cooked in an oven. The dishes came out in these mini covered pots, but they are microwavable plastic. I only mention this because the lasagna ordered tasted like it was microwaved, with chewy spots on the noodles. The soup ordered also was mouth burning hot. So we were a bit disappointed, but perhaps it's because we showed up between lunch and dinner so no fresh meals were available? read more

OSCAR OSCAR OSCAR!!! He is the absolute best! We started talking to him as we were walking down the street. We knew we had to come back the next day. Oh my he took care of us. We love him. The food was AMAZING. He made us feel special. I don't eat rare steak but I knew I had to try it the Florentine way. DELICIOUS. Thank you Oscar!!! read more

Absolutely incredible! We had the charcuterie plate, spinach / truffle ravioli and the t-bone steak. Everything was divine!

Excellent modern Florentine style restaurant with an eclectic mix of local and Florentine fusion cuisine. Our family shared 1kg of perfectly seared Chianina brought to the table with a giant sparkler! The salads were fresh and crisp and the potato tortellini came with a generous serving of ragu. The wine by the glass selection was good. For dessert we got the panna cotta, bavarese al cioccolato bianco and the tiramisu. The bavarese and tiramisu we're especially good. The tiramisu was super creamy. The wait staff were very friendly and accommodating with our modifications of the salads. And just when we thought we couldn't eat another bite, the waiter came out with complimentary shots of limoncello! I highly recommend this place! Great food, atmosphere and value!! read more

This restaurant was a great find. My wife and I wanted a steak Florentine before leaving Florence and were told La Cocotte had great cuts of beef. They did not disappoint. Relaxed atmosphere, but big flavor and great presentation for their steak. The potatoes served with the steak were fantastic as well. We also had a Nutella tiramisu that was excellent. When the owner Leonardo found out it was our honeymoon he bought us a Limoncello and even gave us a bottle to remember Florence. He also sat down and told us stories of Florence. It was such a fun experience and a great meal! read more

This place is amazing for if you've been having pasta and pizza all week and you just want some protein. I ordered the cheeseburger and it was cooked perfectly (medium) with a nice ring of brown on the outside and pink in the middle. The "French fries" aka potato wedges (if you're American and have an image of fries in your head like me) were really good and didn't even need ketchup. Got the pistachio tiramisu for desert which was good as well. Only thing negative was they seated us in the very back and didn't take our order until we looked at the man taking the order of people who'd just sat down behind us (after we'd sat there for 10 minutes) but I'd say it's well worth the wait. read more

My husband and I celebrated our 50th birthdays by spending a week in Florence, Italy, and enjoyed this restaurant so much we ate three meals there over the course of the week. The food, atmosphere, and staff were all top-notch. They serve breakfast, so if you're wanting a typical American breakfast, you can get it. The coffee is excellent, just like most places in Italy. For dinner, they have a varied menu and many dishes are served in little covered pots (like the name of the restaurant!). We had gnocchi, lasagna, soup, and the traditional Tuscan steak over the course of our two dinners there. The wine selection is excellent and ending our meals with limoncello was the cherry on top of a good experience from the time we walked through the doors. The manager (owner?), Leonardo, was very accommodating and hospitable, making conversation easily and warmly with us. The bartenders were friendly and we never had to wait long for service. Highly recommended and this "lemon couple" hopes to return some day! read more

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Fantastic service, fantastic food! Everything was spot on, food was cooked as ordered. We loved this piece of home (Portland, Ore.) while abroad. read more

Had the huge steak, it was okay..just steak and a little tough at that. It was overpriced already at 54 euros and then when we paid and discovered that they charged a 2,50 cover per person. read more

We had an excellent dinner and dessert at La Cocotte in June 2018! Our server, Oscar, was engaging and helpful, and the owner was on hand happy to visit with patrons. The food was delicious and our desert was exceptional. We will absolutely eat at La Cocotte when we next venture to Florence. read more

The food here was amazing and fairly reasonable In price for how good it was. The ambiance and interior decoration makes it even more enjoyable for a nice lunch or dinner. My friend got the Florentine steak and even after finishing the immense steak, still wanted more. To top it off, the owner or manager is an amazing guy who made us feel welcomed and kept making jokes throughout. Definitely worth stopping by. read more

Visiting Florence and looking for a steakhouse better than what we had for the last few days. Was not disappointed when we went to this place. Servers were very polite and attentive to our needs, ready to answer all our questions on the menu. We got more excited when our orders were served. Very good presentation, fresh, juicy and delicious beef. 1 kg of T-bone steak is enough for 2 people. Will definitely recommend this place. read more

The food in this place is really outstanding. I was by myself and welcomed warmly. Although I wanted the Florentine steak it was too large for one person. But, they have a very nice sliced steak of the same type with truffle sauce. Really excellent! The street in front is quite busy and loud but the restaurant is quite deep and easy to escape the noise. Also, quite reasonable in price. Well recommended. read more

Pretty close to our B & B in Firenze. Cozy little spot off of one of the main streets Via Nazionale. Great discovery! We are American and they didn't speak English. Ironically one of the waitresses knew all the American songs on the sound system and was singing along! . They have an English menu and that was great! We had the America breakfast; cappuccino, scrambled eggs and incredible bacon. We also had a couple of the freshest most amazing croissants ever that had just come out of the kitchen. And ladies, the young Italian guy making the espressos is worth the price of your breakfast! A three meal restaurant. We will be back! read more

I feel like an idiot writing a review on any restaurant in Italy, because they're all so good compared to ours, and we have some amazing food in Los Angeles. So I really feel like an idiot writing one where we actually ordered a burger and fries, but oh my gosh, the people working there were SO nice. They gave us free caramels because they saw us looking at them, and they upgraded our dessert to a large and threw in some other extras. Then, we get to the fries and they are possibly the best fries we've had in Europe. The tiramisu was also killer. I think we're gaining weight in Italy because we have yet to have a bad meal anywhere. I'm starting to think that those people who say that certain cultures are rude, really mean to say that they aren't even close to being as friendly and generous as the Italians. This place sets a high bar. read more