Here's my honest take. I really wanted to avoid the area since it was so close to the duomo and therefore as I've been informed, most your touristy restaurants are near the attractions and are mainly fanfare eats for entertainment. My husband and I had been fighting a cold, and the wind on this particular night, just before New Year's was really brisk and I didn't want us any sicker, so we opted for a restaurant near the hotel, and this was steps away. Our trusted guest services man was off and wasn't available to guide us to a recommended restaurant. I again resorted to Google and Yelp. I saw the reviews weren't the best as other places we could have chosen. The other reason we settled for this was we wanted something with chicken since we had a cold. Their menu had chicken parmesan and this seemed like a good option. To start we were greeted by a host and then server who kept trying to push alcohol or at least it seemed they were hoping we would bite on some alcohol items that they wanted us to begin with, such as for an aperitif. Instead, we began our meal with the spinach souffle, which was pretty good. I also noticed at the point after they sat us down, that Americans or people who looked American were sequestered. This was not the first Italian restaurant I'd noticed this, but I felt it was particular with touristy restaurants. Also, no one brought any bread to our table, and no olive oil nor vinegar. What? This is an obvious tell-tale sign you're in a touristy restaurant or one that serves a large portion of Americans who don't eat their salad like Europeans do with red wine vinegar and olive oil. No olive oil with garlic for bread either. On another note, I'd felt rushed, and the only rushed restaurant in Italy I'd been to whereas in Italy one takes time to enjoy food, and this was another tell because they functioned like any Olive Garden in America, in and out quick for more profits. I had left to the bathroom, and my husband said that someone came by so quick and scooped my palte that he didn't have a chance to them I was still eating. Another thing that caught my attention was the entertainment value they presented when the young woman at the table next to us order the Cacio e Pepe pasta, which is just cheese, peppercorn and pasta. What this restaurant does is fancy the American thrill seeking eye with drama and flare by bringing the chef near your table, and has them toss pasta, pepper and cheese into a pan (the size of wok) all over some flame. This gives those would be attention-seeking Americans who can't bring their precious poodle inside the restaurant to get the "awes" something else to feel acknowledged by. I had asked the girl what she was having, and when she told me, I was like, "Oh, yes, other normal, locally approved restaurants, wouldn't go through the trouble." I undoubtably know her "cacio e pepe" was perhaps a bit bland. as was our watery Chicken parmesan, which I've made better at home myself. It was not terribly bland, but some onion, olive oil, sea salt, and a tad bit of garlic would have made me wince and smile. I'd mentioned this visit to our guest services man at our hotel, who had been a good guide for another restaurant, and when I mentioned this restaurant, he rolled his eyes. Enough said. read more

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I was intrigued by this place when I saw the Pasta al Formaggio passing by and decided to try it out. We thoroughly enjoyed the food as it was presented right in front of us with fire, water, and a large serving of truffle mushroom! read more

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Good place to eat in Florence in one of the backstreets near the tourist attractions. Good vibes and good food, check for reservations as it get very busy! read more

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What an amazing experience while in Florence, Italy! Before heading back to our cruise ship, we stopped in at Osteria Del Proconsolo for lunch and saw their special of the day: Pasta con formaggio e tartufo which is pasta mixed in a Pecorino cheese wheel with fresh truffle. Easy choice!! As soon as we walked in, we were greeted and sat right next to a window, which was perfect for people watching. Our server was awesome!! She took our drink and appetizer order. We went with the house wine and their house specialty salad with tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, olives, and sweetcorn. OMG, everything was amazing .... the presentation, (I wished I could upload the whole video) the plating, the taste. Incredible!! Also, they did not skimp on the truffles either. Each and every bite of pasta had truffle. It was so filling, and we were glad that's all we ordered. Plenty of food. Definitely go see them if you are in Florence!! Highly recommend!! read more

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Si mangia davvero bene in questa trattoria! L'antipasto e Le scaloppine al vino bianco erano squisiti! I prezzi sono un pochino altini ma c'era d' aspettarselo in una città come Firenze! Loved this restaurant! The appetizer and the veal scaloppine with white wine were delicious! Definitely on the pricier end but it makes sense in a big, touristy city such as Florence! read more

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Great food, really was delicious from the pasta to the pizza to the ribeye.... The reviews of this restaurant is actually accurate that it's really great establishment! Would go here again! read more

Before coming to Italy, we had never eaten truffles before. Tonight, we had a truffle feast and it didn't break the bank! The place is busy and beautiful. We enjoyed our last dinner in Florence. read more

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We stop by this osteria for dinner because we saw a sign that we were walking by and it seem like it was having a special. We ordered the beef carpaccio and it was pretty good. We're not as good as some of the other places that we had while in Florence. Service was great, but the food was not as good as some of the other places. Ambience was fine. It's a little bit more casual. I don't think I'll be coming back here because there are so many other nicer and better restaurants in the area read more

Osteria del Proconsolo - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

Had a great lunch. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. Highly recommend.

Good Italian food near museums and cathedral. Waiters speak English. Not happy they charged 2.5 Euros seating charge because we were Americans. Reasonable prices. read more

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Food was great but the tiramisu was amazing!!! Service was attentive and very friendly. The restaurant was very cozy

The worst Italian food I have ever tried, for starters I ordered caesar salad and it was noting like caesar salad, the pizza was also not good at all. Not recommended read more

Four or five stars? I rounded up. Excellent freshly made pasta. So prevalent in Italy yet so uncommon in the USA. I had the carbonara sauce with my pasta and both were delicious! The glass of wine was a dry Ruffino rose wine and very good. Bread with lunch was the unsalted Tuscan bread called Shokko (not sure of spelling) which means crazy in their local language. Would definitely recommend! read more

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If you're reading this review, go ahead and mangia! We arrived to Florence at 7 PM and checked into our hotel. We were all hungry and wondering where we should eat. We took a chance on this restaurant because it was close by and it was visually pleasing. The food was really good! There were six of us and we all liked our food. I can't remember what I ate because I ate so much on this trip. I am writing this review for those of you who just need a place to eat and you are yelping. You're welcome! read more

These guys were so great and friendly and welcoming I had to leave a review. I don't generally throw around five star reviews. The fact is I haven't had a bad meal in Italy and am probably not qualified to cast judgment since this was the only time I ever had the much heralded wild boar ragú on Papardelle. It was a great meal with great service in a restaurant that's been around for 50+ years. The enthusiastic welcoming service is not always a given in Italy. The team here was happy to have me and seemed pleased to answer all the big American guy"s questions about Tuscan food. It looks like the Yelp community hasn't yet returned to Italy and most reviews are from before the pandemic. This place was open as of Feb 2022. I wanted to put a recent review out there to let everyone know. read more

We saw this restaurant while walking by and sat down we had our own water bottle with us the old lady got angry at us and started yelling we couldn't drink our own water and to leave it outside the entrance we got up to leave and she started yelling at us took the water we had and spilled it onto the plants outside, rude service do not go read more

Bruschetta: the toast was so warm and perfectly crunchy, and the tomatoes were really nicely seasoned, I'd definitely recommend ordering Prosciutto with mozzarella: loved the mozzarella, it was so fresh but if you're not that hungry maybe skip this so you can have room for the main entree Caprese salad: good and refreshing Pici w truffle and sausage: if you like al dente pasta this will be perfect for you. As soon as they brought it out we could smell the truffle, it was also a good sized portion, I was full before I finished! Fusilli pesto: same as the pici, definitely for al dente fans. A lot of cherry tomatoes too which was nice Meat and mushroom pizza: my brother ordered this and I believe this restaurant is Better for pizzas as this was my favorite dish out of everyone's orders! read more

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This was a restaurant my wife and I stumbled upon while walking through the Duomo area one night. I was craving pizza and my wife wanted pasta, so we settled on those two things. The ambiance in the restaurant makes you feel like you are in a little family owned Italian restaurant and definitely doesn't feel like you are in a touristy area. I liked that. The service was not bad but not great either. The food was pretty good. The pizza I ordered had ham, salami, and mushrooms. It tasted authentic like most in Italy, so you can't go wrong. Was it my favorite? No, but still good. My wife ordered the beef spaghetti, and I actually really liked it. It was better than the pizza!! I should have ordered it! All in all, not a bad little place to have a decent, casual Italian dinner. read more

When my first reservation in Florence fell through, we decided to pick any random small restaurant that we could find around the Duomo. Despite not having a reservation, and the restaurant not having any available tables, they pulled apart a larger table and made room for us. We were shocked because the place was packed!! For dinner we ordered the pici alla norcina (pici with truffle sauce) and the bistecca fiorentina. The pici was FABULOUS- best pici I've had in Italy. Nice and thick noodles, but soft on the inside- you could definitely taste that they were homemade. The steak was HUGE (suitable to share)- cooked to a perfect medium. Steak was tasty, but didn't compare to the exquisite pasta. The table of 4 next to us ALL ordered pizzas- safe to say the pizza must've been great; I wish I had ordered some. The food and the service were great, I would recommend this restaurant to anyone (but would suggest making a reservation first!) read more

Beware: $5 seating fee is charged for eating in. Also it is slightly overpriced for the food. Came for lunch and ordered the pesto pasta and the sausage pasta. Bread was brought with our food with the Parmesan cheese and olive oil BUT NO BALSAMIC VINEGAR. Bread was awefully hard (I might as well have ordered the bruschetta!) The sausage pasta was with a white cream and tasted decent but the pesto could have been better. I do not recommend this place. read more

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Soooo yummy! We got the bruschetta and Florentine pizza. I didn't get a picture because I ate it all too fast Service was attentive and polite...would definitely recommend! read more

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This is the best find in all of Florence. Tucked away a few blocks south of the Duomo, Ostereria del Proconsolo offers amazing food and even better service. We ate here twice, both nights enjoying perfectly prepared bistecca alla Fiorentina, which was a great value for 3-4 people. My wife also loved the pici pasta dish with tartufo and sausage. My son loved the minestrone soup both nights and the roasted potatoes are not to be missed! Above it all, the tremendous wait staff is why we came back and why this is truly a 5 star rating. Gerthard and his staff truly make this an amazing dining experience. Do not miss this chance for a memorable evening! read more

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We chose this place because of the great reviews. All I have to say is anyone who gave above a 3 star is crazy!!! The bread was the worst we have ever had! No flavor at all and very dry!! The food was just okay, nothing great, just average. My wife did like the wild boar ragu, but the spaghetti bolognese and chicken parmigiana were 5 out of 10. read more

This place was fantastic. Great rib eye steak (cooked a little on the rare side but excellent nonetheless), and the home made pasta with chili peppers was on point! Cooked al dente, with just the right amount of spice and flavor! Strozzapreti osteria €12 Fresh, hand-rolled pasta served with garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, cherry tomatoes, chilli pepper and basil read more

Walked past this place as we were strolling around the Duomo. I have to admit that this wasn't my first choice as the décor and menu options were more geared towards tourists and the TripAdvisor lot, than play up as an authentic Tuscan restaurant. We had the vegetarian pizza, which was good but the Pici alla norcina (a type of spaghetti with truffle sauce) didn't taste a hint of truffle and the medium rare steak was a little too chewy for my liking. I'd suggest going for a longer walk outside of the heart of Duomo for something more authentic and a little worth more the money. read more

Osteria del Proconsolo - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

My overall rating is 4.65 hence I rounded up. Hubby & I are back in Florence for the 2nd time. Our first trip here was 5 years ago and Yelp wasn't really utilized for resto reviews at that time but they have become a more popular resource very recently which I believe explains the mere 3.5 stars from 6 reviews. Trip Advisor, which has been a very popular resource for international travelers for a very long time, gives them a rating of 4.5 stars from 1218 reviews. After eating seafood all week down south, we were more than ready for some bistecca fiorentina for our first dinner in Florence and we knew this city is the right place for it. What drew us here was the display of fresh looking prime quality steaks, and the place was packed. After reviewing the TA reviews, we decided to give it a try. The owner dissuaded us from ordering a starter or pasta and strongly recommended to keep the menu all about the steak and he was right. So we went with a 1.6 kg or 3.5 lbs with a side of Tuscan beans ... we were in HEAVEN! Traditionally it's grilled to a nice rare but they will cook it for you based on your preference. The meat was so tender and flavorful! Drizzle some olive oil and sea salt and you have a perfect bite! I was looking forward to leftovers so I can have steak & eggs for breakfast (we rented an apartment with a full kitchen) but we ate everything!!! At the end of our meal, we were served some homemade limoncello to finish our meal! On our last/5th night, we had to return and had the same meal with roasted potatoes in lieu of the beans. The potatoes were YUM! There are tons of restos that serve bistecca but be sure it's their specialty! read more

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The service was incredible and the food was equally amazing! I highly recommend the pappardelle with wild boar ragu. They played great music too! Don't miss out on this spot! read more

We came here because the reviews seemed fine. And the food was in fact good. However when we sat down, we almost immediately noticed a disgusting smell. It smelled like poop. It was an extremely repugnant smell. We told the waitress and she made us move tables. That seemed to fix the problem until the smell moved towards us. We had a good meal and the waitress was nice but the rancid smell really ruined the whole experience for us. It's unclear whether this has just happened to us but it was so bad we al immediately ran to the hotel to shower. read more

I got the 12 euro set meal of bruschetta, lasagne, salad, and wine. Service was a little slow in getting to me, but it is lunch time. Lasagne is solid! Bruschetta is ok. The salad, listed separately is only butter lettuce, which is a disappointment. They sneakily added the bruschetta to the salad to hide that.... They are only setting themselves up for a little disappointment with that. Ugh, and a cover charge that wasn't mentioned or written that I could see until the bill came. read more

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Nice location and pleasant staff awaits you here. I enjoyed the pasta carbonara, which was adorned with a fresh rosemary sprig. We opted for Rosatello (rose) wine which was light and pretty. The decor is nice and you can definitely people watch from here. read more

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Have to say, we did not have one bad meal while in Florence, but if we had to pick one place that ranked the lowest it would be this place. We got seated quickly but they were really slow to serve us and served someone that came after us faster. George Michael music booming in the background did not give you the sense of a quiet italian meal. I had the spicy spaghetti and my wife had the beef and arugula while my kids had lasagne. None of which were the best we had there (not that what we ate was bad). I did regret not getting one of those big steaks and had I ordered one I might have a better review. In general, I would look around a bit more, maybe find a small place. read more

This was by far my favorite restaurant in Italy. We had lunch reservations that we made on the fork. We had some trouble with the train and we're about an hour late, but the staff honored the reservation. Everything we had was good but the cheese platter with onion marmalade was out of this world. My husband doesn't even like onions and was licking the container clean. Loved the decor, felt very Tuscan. Also, unlike most of the Italian restaurants we went to in Italy, there bread that was included in the copereto charge was actually quite good. Would eat here again. read more

Osteria del Proconsolo - Cheese, honey, onion marmalade. Enough said. - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

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This place was awful. We ordered salads because the waiter told us they were great and waited over 45 minutes to get them. When they arrived the salad had literal chicken bones in it and the shrimp wasn't even cooked. Extremely slow service when we legitimately just ordered in cooked food. Not to mention the place was freezing cold. read more

Delicious pasta, amazing staff, and overall great atmosphere! A must go. Tiramisu is to die for

We are our way through Italy. This was a memorable stop. We had a steak. A big steak. It was aged and so very tender. I know most people will want some pasta and a pizza, but it was such a nice reprieve to have a big piece of protein and a salad. Our server was very helpful and gave us great service. As a nice plus, expect limoncello at the end of dinner. read more

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First dinner in Florence was delicious! Booked a last dinner minute reservation around the corner from our hotel and was very pleased. Food was amazing and service was excellent (thank you Gerthard!). Would come back again! Staff was very friendly and very attentive to our needs. read more

I read many of these reviews and I am amazed that this is the place we just had this specular dinner. For us this was the best dinner we had in Italy in the past 5 days. The place has nice ambiance, Luca is a great host. Pricing is reasonable. The place is clean, service is very good and the pasta and salads, wow. We have 4 days in Florence and we will be back here for at least one more dinner. read more

This place is amazing! the pesto pasta is soooo yummy!! we got the bruschetta to start and it was great!!! the waiters were so friendly!!!!

Stopped in for dinner with friends and had an all around great experience. Service is very kind, helpful, and fast. I was between two meals so I took the server's recommendation and it was delicious. Also got some great tiramisu for dessert, I'll be back! read more

Love this restaurant! The music is great and the employees are so friendly and fun. The food is fantastic, the pappardelle with ragu and the tiramisu are musts. read more