great location for a glass of wine and to watch the sunset over the bridge in Florence. While the…read morecocktails are a bit pricy, the seating is worth the cost, and to be close to one of the best locations for a sunset overlooking the famous waterway in Florence. Just do IT!

OMG this place was FABULOUS! We have pretty high 'foodie standards' and we loved every morsel. We…read moreknew we were in the heart of the 'tourist zone' so didn't take all the rave reviews to hear but... they deserve it all. The restaurant is really beautiful inside. Service was great and the food was amazing!! We ate every bite served. We started with a soup, a wonderful bean and bread soup and a fresh burratta with mint infused zucchini and sun dried tomatoes. SO good. They have house branded olive oil and it was stupendous. We ate every morsel of our bread serving and could have just about drunk the olive oil it was so good! It was lunch so we couldn't eat TPP much so for our next course we had the squid ink pasta and the omelette with spicy eggplant. Both were delicious. So fresh. We didn't leave a morsel on either plate. We highly recommend this place!!

A very small restaurant with limited seating space. Excellent food. Service was quick and…read morepleasant.

We had spent the morning in the Uffizi Gallery and had a related afternoon ticket-time at the…read moreAcademia Gallery. We walked most of the way between the two and located this place for lunch. It was rated well and was open for a slightly early lunch (it was a bit before noon on a Saturday). It was within a couple of blocks of the Academia Gallery and was probably 4 or so blocks from the Duomo. There was no exterior seating. The interior was mostly lit by daylight from the windows and doorway. It was not expansive and had simple wooden tables, chairs, and benches. The menu was listed on a chalkboard and likely changes ~ daily? The proprietor was helpful in describing dishes somewhat, as needed. A local lady (grandmother?) and her young grandson showed up just before we finished. This wasn't surprising as it seemed like they were catering to locals maybe even more than tourists. The food was simple, but fresh and tasty. I think I just had my noodles with Pomodoro. Everyone liked their food. Before we left my wife asked if they had a restroom. From her description afterwards, this was almost a side quest. The proprietor provided a key and guided her outside and up some stairs. There was then a very small restroom under the landing, but you had to turn the key 3 times to unlock it... It was amusing. The place is in an older building, so I'm sure they had to adapt to the architecture that already existed. If you are visiting nearby museums or the cathedral area, this place is definitely worth a stop.

We went here after a long day on our feet at the Uffizi museum, hoping for a stellar meal. We…read moreshared a number of plates but the special they had for primo piatto was my favorite. The antipasto on special was unusual and pretty tasty. I was happy for the bottomless bread with olive oil and various vinegars on the table. Our waitress, Viola, was fantastic! Very friendly, professional, kind, and helpful since our Italian was limited. Overall we had an excellent experience, even if the prices were a little high for the quantity of food you get. But it was a nice environment right along the river so I guess that's to be expected. We also tried two amazing desserts - one was a this cheesecake, and the other had flaky crust on the top and bottom and some sort of frozen custard in the middle. It was amazing!!! (Can't remember the name of it). But it was unusual and delicious! My only complaint was the terrible music being played - bossanova renditions of songs by Kiss, Imagine Dragons, etc... it was distractingly bad. Luckily they later switched to the original versions of songs by Elton John and other contemporary music.

Fun, dynamic restaurant with outside dining on the Arno River. Viola served us with great…read morefriendliness and efficiency while welcoming regulars and the occasional tourists. Beef predominates here. One of the best hamburgers in Florence for those Americans who cannot go without. Great wine and a most tasty chocolate dessert. Highly recommended!

Nice and cozy place with great fresh pasta dishes. The fish dish was average. The cod was…read moreovercooked and the tomato sauce was bland. The service was a little slow but friendly and respectful. They also have a great wine list but the one thing you must try is their Panna Cotta. One of the best Panna Cotta that we had in a long time.

This was the best meal of the trip. This place is a little obscure and is more on the quaint homey…read moreside. It looks like a place locals go to, and when the menu doesn't have an English version you know it's going to be good and it was. The house wine was very good. We started with pasta, the tortellini stuffed with fondue, the ragu and gricia. All were outstanding, best pasta we had in Florence. The we had the steak with chimichurri, the suckling pork, lamb and roasted pork. All were top notch. The server steered us in the right direction and we were happy we have this place a shot and you will be too!

This was one of the first places we been to when we visited Florence and it became the best…read morerestaurant food and experience. Beautiful views. Sabina is great. Her service was excellent. Coming here essentially ruined it for all the other restaurants afterwards, because my family kept saying, "this is not better than Sabina." Visiting La Terraza Del Principe will be a mandatory stop anytime we visit Florence again.

This restaurant was recommended by our VRBO Host. We are…read moreso glad she did. It was within walking distance of the home. The view was stunning. We were lucky enough to catch sunset on the terrace. The food was phenomenal. Our waitress did speak English and was able to make some recommendations for our group. Highly recommend Grandma's meatballs, the swordfish, the T-bone steak, and pesto gnocchi.

Nice restaurant that was recommended to us by our hotel staff and a few other locals. I enjoyed my…read moremeal and loved that the staff made an accommodation for me and made fettuccine Alfredo ( not on the menu) as it was my birthday, raining and that what I was craving. My husband had a steak with potatoes. He said it was good..not great. We both agreed a bit of salt and pepper was needed on both our meals. Literally the only reason I only gave 4 stars. Dessert was fabulous. Creme brulee and warm apple cake. I also enjoyed the wine. I honestly think the best part was the ambiance. They play all types of hit songs, but remixed and sung in a smooth jazz vibe. It was hilariously cool.

Pro Tip: Stop by earlier in the day if you are in the area and request a specific table. Some are…read moremuch better than others. We were lucky to get the perfect table. Fabolous food. For Primi, the Ribollita was fabulous - a classic Tuscan soup with bread, beans, and vegetables. Also for Primi, we had an amazing pasta with black cabbage, breadcrumbs, and almond pesto - quite unusual. For Secondi, the beef fillet with black truffles was excellent. An unusual dish we enjoyed very much was a chickpea 'cake.' They seem to have 3 sections: the restaurant, the tavern, and the pizza place. Waiter told us same menu in all 3 but they prefer you sit in the pizza place if only ordering pizza. Online it looks like 3 menus, so I am not sure if this was just a translation misunderstanding. Service was spotty but food was so good that I would go back.

Delicious food, friendly atmosphere and staff, and reasonable prices. What's not to like?…read more The house wines (both white and red, but especially red) are excellent.

Finding this restaurant our first day in Florence was a godsend. The price was the best around…read morewhich is what drew us into the door. Only to find amazing food, wonderful service and great conversation with Ricardo. He made us foreigners feel welcome in his establishment while we were so far from home. There wasn't a meal that we didn't love but my favorite was the Farfalle. Four of us ate there every night keeping under budget. On our last night in Florence we walked in and the restaurant was dark and Ricardo said they were closing early he then looked at us and said come in we will serve you and also toasted our stay in Italy! You can't go wrong here .

Food: Best peposo I've had in Tuscany! Their peposo is the most flavorful and rich I've tried. It's…read moredefinitely a must get! The first time I tried their pici pasta, I was blown away. The pasta was perfectly al dente and the sauce was simple yet so flavorful. I'm not a huge pasta person, but this was one I would go back to. However, the second time I ordered it it needed more salt, but it was still cooked perfectly. Their veggie sides were also delicious. Service: Sometimes it can be slow and not that attentive but most of the time staff is very friendly. Atmosphere: Spacious indoor seating suitable for larger parties. Very casual and only opens for lunch. Love the local, authentic, family run business style.

I loved my lunch here! This is a tradition family run Italian restaurant with affordable and…read moreabsolutely delicious food. They are open for lunch and do not take reservations. We waited for about 10-15 minutes before we were seated arriving at about 12:30. We both loved the pasta dishes of ravioli and their mushroom tortellini. Then we shared the osso bucco which was so tender and perfectly cooked. For drinks we enjoyed the house wine. The service was reasonably quick, they only offer indoor seating which was very comfortable. I would absolutely recommend coming here for lunch as it is a delicious, affordable and authentic Italian meal. It is also conveniently located close to the statue of David.