my first ever gluten-free meal in italy and it was exactly as amazing as i expected. i got the piccarda pizza and wow what a great combo of toppings. waiter was very nice, even gave me a free prosecco atmosphere felt classy, but i also didn't feel like the staff was judging me for my straight-from-airport sweaty self with all my luggage and opting for my hydroflask read more

Lorenzo de' Medici - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

I have to admit it wasn't bad. I'm a chef and I was very surprised. There wasn't hardly any anyone in here. I told my husband we really need to charge our phone so let's take a risk. Everything was actually very good for the exception of the dessert. read more

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This hidden Gem of a restaurant is amazing. I'm not Italian so please don't judge me. The only Italian food I've ever had was state side. However, the cuisine in Lorenzo de Medici is an experience and an explosion of taste I've never experienced before. We had brochetta for appetizer, the house Red Wine, lasagna (which was fire) linguine with fettuccine Alfredo and chicken, which wasn't on the menu but they made it special for my son, and a pasta with pears. Also he surprised me with a desert that was the best I've ever tasted called Zuccatto Fiorentino. One of the best part of this entire experience is Raphael the waiter. Raphael made my family feel so welcome and loved. It seemed as though he was a part of my family that has always been there with us. His energy is inviting and is what makes you feel good and special. If you ever decide to visit Florence Italy, you should try to make it a mission to go and ask for Raphael. read more

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Absolutely DELICIOSO food. Raphael, our waiter, absolutely amazing energy, very attentive, wonderful recommendations. I enjoyed the Pear pasta, so creamy and wonderful. A few relatives had the lasagna, best they've ever had. The bruschetta had the pertect balance of seasoning and the most delicious tomato's I've ever had. We were having a rough day due to do travel inconveniences but Raphael turned our day around. Raphael keeps the energy alive and some how finds a way to connect all the patrons. The ambiance so cute and Tuscan like, with twinkling lights and beautiful decor. House red wine, smooth and flavorful. We ordered tiramisu, zuccatto fiorentino & chocolate soufflé for dessert. MOLTO BENE !!!! read more

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This warm and welcoming restaurant is located very close to our hotel Tivoli Palazzo Gadi, so on a cold winter night we decided it was right for us. It was wonderful. We were glad that we had gotten reservations because the place was packed. My husband got a Florentine steak with roasted potatoes and a home made wine while I ordered pasta with a rich meat sauce and a side of spinach. Everything was delicious! We lingered over cafe correcti made with an aged grappa, and a delicious creme caramel. Truly a great meal in a very comfortable setting! read more

We came here 2 days in a row because it's soooo good. I'm gluten free and this restaurant is heaven. Everything on their menu can be made gluten free and it's SO good. I had the gluten free lasagna, gf ravioli, and gf pizza and looooved all of them. The inside is so cool and medieval feeling. We will continue to come back :) read more

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Il cibo era davvero ottimo -- i piatti erano ben preparati, saporiti e presentati con cura. Devo ammettere che dal punto di vista culinario non ho nulla da dire. Peccato, però, che il servizio abbia rovinato completamente l'esperienza. I camerieri erano scortesi e poco disponibili, quasi infastiditi dalla nostra presenza. Per non parlare dei tempi di attesa: abbiamo aspettato un'eternità solo per ricevere l'ordine, e ancora di più per i piatti. Una cena che normalmente dura un'ora e mezza si è trascinata per quasi tre ore senza alcuna giustificazione. Se il personale avesse anche solo la metà della qualità del cibo, questo posto potrebbe essere eccellente. Per ora, difficilmente tornerò. read more

Not only was the steak and wine amazing, our waiter Kali was awesome. So friendly and great service. Loved the casual atmosphere. Steak cooked perfectly!!! read more

Lorenzo de' Medici - Our waiter Kali!! - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

We were afraid that it was going to be a too touristic place but ended up being one of the best meals during our Italian journey. The service was wonderful adjusting for our group of 26. The drinks and orders were prompt. The ambience was "old" but not overly passé. The ac was working great on that very hot day. We did not leave hungry and the price of the menu was impressive for Florence. read more

Ugh what a mistake! We had wandered around Florence all afternoon after our tour through the Uffizi Gallery and we were ready to have a bite to eat before a short rest. This was nearby our hotel. We should have known as their street hustler was very pushy to get us to come in and eat offering us a complimentary glass of Prosecco each for my husband and I. We took the bait and the atmosphere looked good. We sat down and were greeted by a waiter. Everything seemed ok. They promptly brought the Prosecco. We ordered a liter of wine and a bottle of water. We did not want a heavy meal since we were going out to dinner later. We just wanted some appetizers to share. We ordered an antipasto plate and an order of four cheese gnocchi. Also note that the wine glasses and water glasses were pretty grungy. I'm not one to complain so I just ignored this and made due with what was given to us. Everything seemed ok until it was time to pay. We got the bill and noticed that they had charged for what we thought was the Prosecco but forgot to put the liter of wine on the tab. No big deal we thought. We are honest people so my husband went to the server to let him know that our bottle of wine was not on the bill and that the Prosecco was on the bill. He quickly informed us that the charge we thought was the Prosecco was actually for place settings! We were surprised since this has never happened at any restaurant we have been to in Florence or anywhere in Italy. The server was adamant that it was standard practice. Again being honest to let them know we needed to pay for the bottle of wine we assumed once we were told of this "standard practice" it would be removed since we ate and had wine. We were not just there freeloading which I could see a table charge for if we had just taken the "complimentary" Prosecco and bread and not ordered anything. However, that was not the case. The waiter continued to argue with my husband who does not tolerate dishonesty and shady business like this. The restaurant refused to take the fees off the check. My husband was furious. We left and told them that they were dishonest and that they should be ashamed for cheating their customers. To top it off the food gave me a terrible stomach ache and heartburn which is odd for what we ordered. Food was ok but not great and now I do not feel up to going out to dinner as planned because I feel sick. read more

The pasta here is good. But our steak was not. The restaurant had a few things I want to call out. 1. The hand made pasta was good but not great with the meat sauce. 2. The Florentine steak special they had, we requested rare but it came out medium. We asked the waiter to change it but he made up some story that the steak can't be cooked rare since it's a thin steak. But we know our steaks and that's easier to cook if it's thin. So we were unhappy at how he shut us down. 3. Then we asked another waiter for our check. He told us to go up to pay but every other day had their check delivered to them. So we complained about that but he apologized. 4. They didn't offer any bread and when I requested it they forgot it. 5. The service just was not great overall. I don't recommend coming here, there are better places with better food and prices if you walk a bit further. read more

Lorenzo de' Medici - The steak special that displayed on the window. Pasta with meat sauce. - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

Lorenzo de' Medici is an awesome restaurant. Everything that we ordered was delicious! The carbonara pasta was very rich in flavor, and the penne pasta with meat sauce is a great dish as well. The lasagna was also a decent sized portion and also very rich in flavor. For pizzas, we ordered the Lorenzo and Cosimo, both of which were great. The combination of burrata and mozzarella was unique and tasty. The pizzas were also cooked to perfection and a good size. They also added a good amount of toppings as well. In terms of entrees, we loved the mixed grill of meats and mixed seafood. The menu is very large so you have a variety of great dishes to choose from. The service during our dinner was spectacular as well. Our waiter made tons of jokes and gave us many suggestions on what to get. He was awesome and had an awesome sense of humor which made our night special. The manager also did a fine job of getting us a table even though the restaurant was packed. The staff treated us with care and kindness, and I could not have asked for anything more. It was a great welcome to Florence as it was our first time visiting. The restaurant is also in a great location near the city center. There are many stores and things to do around it. The restaurant is also located on a quiet street so it's a good place to have a peaceful dinner. read more

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The service was fasta and friendly. The place can accommodate couples to large groups. The food had the right temperature, texture and flavor. It was a great experience overall. Do recommend! read more

Lorenzo de' Medici - Bresaola con Rucula - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

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Good food but waiter ripped us off by selling us a bottle of wine that was twice the price of what we ordered. Again, the food was very good but I do not appreciate being robbed. read more

Was in Florence and visited this spot as it near my hotel. I was able to sit and dine without a reservation. It was beautiful outside so i sat there. Service was really good and timely. They allowed you to sit and enjoy your meal with no rush. My food was tasty and wine was delicious read more

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The food and the service T Lorenzo de'Medici was wonderful. They have a wide variety of menu options, they helped you through the menu and provided excellent recommendations, and the food was awesome. Prices were very reasonable. The wine list is fabulous too! read more

Lorenzo de' Medici - The pasta is delicious! The staff at the restaurant is more then helpful and guided us on each course. Highly recommended! - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

100 euro steak was brutal. Eaten here since 2013. Steak was raw and fat. Waiter shouldn't be vaping and serving food without washing hands. Also waiter spilled the wine all over the table when pouring the first glass. read more

Had reservation at 6:15 then changed to 6:30. We had Mista Salad caprese ,and Vela Milanese, and Tortellini in Brith all were good Service was good a bit standoffish but good. read more

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What an amazing experience. We searched for gluten free pizza in Florence and soon found ourselves in a charming restaurant enjoying the best gluten free pizza we've ever had. Our server Keli made it magical - such a welcoming energy, such great knowledge of the menu, and even surprised us with thoughtful extra touches. They even have an extensive GF dessert list! 10/10- 100% recommend. read more

Lorenzo de' Medici - How they got this GF crust so authentically chewy I don't know but it was divine. - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

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If you are GLUTEN FREE-***STOP*** - this is the restuarant for you! They have a separate GF kitchen . The entire menu can be GF! I had my BEST GF pizza in Italy.-- most tasty crust & reasonable prices. My wife's non-gf pizza looked & tasted great read more

i always thought the food was good here! but i would almost equivalent it to the american version of a cheesecake factory. food is good and there's a ton of options but the restaurant is also massive so service was quite slacking. the food was fairly priced and it was really good. i tried their gluten free pastas and pizzas and were happy with both came here about two or three times while studying abroad read more

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Excellent pizza choices all named by members of the DI Medici Family in Florence, Italy. The service and ambiance was very "Florence". We were abou 20 people having pizza and i was more affordable and quality better than we ever had back in the United States. I recommend this pizzaria to anyone visiting Florence. read more

We just went here for dinner this past Saturday, 10/4/25; food was fine, service was average but the terrible experience we had was when my 16 year old daughter had her purse stolen. Yes, she had it hanging on the chair; while we were seated inside close to an interior wall of the restaurant. Once we realized her purse (with a credit card, her cell phone & apartment key) was gone, we notified our server; he flat out denied that it happened, that she hadn't brought in her purse etc etc. I was shocked at their lack of help, empathy & had to wait another 20 minutes to pay our bill. In that time frame, I cancelled the credit card (the thieves had already charged about 400 euros & her sim card had been removed from the cell phone , it was not traceable). I truly believe it was an inside job amongst the workers in the restaurant, especially with the men standing outside the eatery, trolling for people to come inside. We were an easy target for professional thieves. Word of advice, keep your belongings attached to you at all times. I notified the Carabinieri while walking back to our apartment, they took the restaurant's name & said they will share it with the local police. read more

The truffle ravioli from this place is the most exquisite dish I have ever had in my life. I'm not kidding when I tell you that there has been a before and an after, after I tried this. The carpaccio we ordered was also very tasty. The staff, Marco and Marika, were welcoming, nice and kind! If I could give them a higher rate, I would! * Los raviolis de trufa de este lugar es el plato más exquisito que he probado en mi vida. No estoy bromeando cuando digo que ha habido un antes y un después, después de que probar esto. El carpaccio que pedimos también estuvo sabroso. El personal, Marco y Marika, fueron acogedores, agradables y amables! Si pudiera darles una rate más alta, ¡lo haría! read more

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Probably the best Italian meal since we have been here! Great service too! We all ordered different items and all four were wonderful!

With a Gluten Free member of our party... it was essential to find places where she had several choices, and confidence that prep was done right. We found great spots in each city we stayed in... and this became our home in Florence. The staff was wonderful... they even asked about me when I was a bit peckish and opted out of dinner one evening. Both GF and regular pasta was great, as were pizzas. Nice wine selection. My personal fave was the Pasta Carbonara, but I everything I had was great. Happy Family. read more

Lorenzo de' Medici - A memorable Pasta Carbonara - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

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This is what I called a tourist trap. A place that is in the hot touristic area where no local people can go and therefore you would never experience authenticity. The guy by the door will funnel you inside and the place is huge, so in no time all tables were packed. This mean your service is degraded in quality. So I got a steak which was cold and medium. My wife's pasta was a bit more salty and almost cold as well. I recommend go somewhere else to be honest. We usually do a research but In this case we were walking by and the guy just funnel us inside. " if something seems to be to good why do they have to have someone outside promoting the business" Even to pay you have beg... read more

Great meals, good price, and the service is excellent. We have been here a few times now and always enjoy it.

Ok everyone this is the second time we have been here, last time was 5 years ago and it's still a great place to eat with Amazing service If your looking for a place to splurge on a meal or looking for a amazing stake this is the place. Highly recommend!!! Great variety of wines and beers also read more

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Great Food and Great Service ! One of the best experiences . Recommending for every visitor. read more

Quite honestly one of the best meals I had in my life. I got the Florentine Steak and Potatoes special with spritz, which came out to about 20 euros. The waiter was also amazing and was in a great spot in the city. Highly recommend. read more

Lorenzo de' Medici - Florentine Steak and Potatoes - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

I expect a lot out of food in Italy and the food we had here was just A-OK. The meat, although with good reddish color, was tough and chewy. The best part of my meal here was the salami, which is something I never thought I would say about any meal. But the Italians know their salami. The decor here was cozy and casual. We came here with a big group and the service was good. ....| \ _ , , , - - , , _ , .../ , ` . - ' ` ' . _ \ - ; ; ; , _ ..| , a - ) ) _ . ; . ( ` - ` - ' - ' ' - - - ' ' ( _ / . _ ) - ' ( _ \ _ ) 2018 read more

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Oyyy... what to say about this place. While this was in a very central area it wasn't on a super busy street like the other restaurants we passed so we thought it would be less of a tourist trap but as other reviewers mentioned, they have the menu in different languages and that's your first sign... We get seated and was given menus. Then about 15 minutes later a couple comes in who apparently has been to this restaurant a few times since the manager (baldish head man?) Was welcoming them and saying welcome back. They get sat right next to us and that's when we realllly realized we were all chopped liver. This table gets their bread and plates and water before we get anything at all. When our bread finally comes, they dont bring us plates. The manager is having full conversations with this table next to us who apparently are parents of a bride who is getting married in a few days. They then asked the manager if he knows a pizza maker because they were tasked to find someone to make pizza for the wedding as a late night bite option. The manager pulls a server and says he's a great pizza maker, the best! Uhh... the server at your restaurant is the best pizza maker?? We witness this whole salesy moment and it was so cringe to have to be there. I finally get my pizza and it was soggy as hell. Not only that but the toppings were all sectioned off instead of scattered so like if you cut a piece, you either get all mushrooms, all olives, all prosciutto on your piece. I had to separate everything myself so each bite can have all the toppings. This was the first time I saw a pizza in Italy made like this. I'm actually so sad this was my last pizza because I had a slice of my husband's pizza in Sorrento and it was soooo delicious and this pizza was worst than anything back home in the states. Like I make better pizza at home with premade dough... i hope the server didn't make this pizza or they're about to be sorely disappointed. Anyways, at this point the manager, our server, and another server was spending all their time doing a sales pitch to this couple who wanted to hire them to make pizza at this wedding so the rest of us were pretty much ignored. The table opposite of us with an elderly couple from France was ignored too. They asked the male pizza maker server for a coffee and instead of getting it he stopped to talk to the table with the special request. This french couple just watched him talk to these people for 20 mins before they finally got their coffee. They couldn't bother to wait for their check so they went into the restaurant and my husband followed suit. read more

Lorenzo de' Medici - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

One of the best gluten free restaurants. We fell in love with this place and ate here 4 nights straight. Everything we tried was amazing. They are Celiac approved since they have a second kitchen just for gluten free. The gluten free flour they use is so amazing that you cannot tell it from gluten flour. Same with the gluten free pasta it is just as good as their regular one. Every other diner we spoke with had come here several times too. read more

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Moderately priced, very busy, good food and a great atmosphere! I was not disappointed. Moderate Preise, viel los, gutes Essen und eine tolle Atmosphäre! Ich wurde nicht enttäuscht. read more

This restaurants have variety types of pastas that are delicious! Nice and welcoming staffs too!

My expectations were really high for this place but sadly it wasn't as good as I'd hoped. We were one of two small groups in the restaurant for lunch, so it was really quiet. The place itself was really clean and nice. I ordered the grilled tuna and was so excited. While our waiter was really nice, it took almost 45 minutes for our fish to come out. The tuna tasted awesome and was so fresh but the wait was long for a super slow time of day. read more

Lorenzo de' Medici - Outside - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

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oh my... thought we'd try something new... mistake doesn't begin to explain our experience... steak was bad... guy on street coughing up a lung was more than we bargained for... never saw our waiter again... wished i listened to my instincts... bad bad choice read more

We made reservations here due to the high ratings for people with celiac. I don't know if people are confusing this place with one of a similar name two doors down, but we had a very disappointing experience. Everything was sub-par to mediocre, and we even got some attitude from our server when we confirmed whether something was gluten free. We should have gone back to the place across the street where we had a better meal the night before. read more

This place is beyond magnificent! The hosts are gracious and the food is the BEST in Florence! I recommend the seafood pasta and T-Bone with roaster potatoes and salad. I could not believe the price was so low for the food and atmosphere being so great. I am visiting from USA and have been here every day ITS THAT GOOD!!!!!! read more