We enjoyed the most wonderful traditional Italian dinner based on recommendations from our delightful server, Nico. From the bottle of 2010 Brunello to the pasta starter to the Florentine steak for 4 prepared perfectly, it was one of the best meals anywhere! read more

Osteria dell'Olio - Florentine Steak for 4 - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

We decided to dine here because most of the other places we wanted to go were closed on a Sunday and we were tired of walking. We ordered the risotto and homemade linguine with black truffle. Both dishes were bland and did not taste Italian. There are so many other good places in Florence that I wouldn't really recommend this to anyone. read more

The food and the atmosphere was amazing. This was by far our favorite place to eat while in Italy. Nico made the experience so enjoyable. His recommendations were on point and were amazing. When I come back to Florence I will definitely be coming back to this restaurant and hope to have Nico as my waiter. He was amazing and so was the food. read more

This is one of the best restaurants in Florence hands down! Some of the locals suggested we try it out and they were definitely right. Fresh, delicious, food and great service! Will definitely come back read more

Great service, super fast. All dishes were perfect, executed to our liking. But I wish I knew the price of Branzino was 65 euros prior to ordering, so it turned out to be the most expensive meal so far. read more

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It was so good that I went there twice. Very friendly and helpful staff. They really made my visit both times very enjoyable. The food is...well...it is DELICIOUS! Homemade fettuccine, octopus salad, panna cotta are just a few things you should try. They play good music too. So... 1. Great staff 2. Great food 3. Great music. I think you ought to go if you're in Florence. read more

Hands down the best meal I have experienced ever. I'm from Chicago and this is a distinct honor I do not hand out easily. My wife and I had the steak, salad, and red wine. The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. Nico was fantastic and made us feel welcomed. read more

Food was wonderful and staff (Niko) was super friendly and have us great recommendations. We had a meat and bruschetta appetizer, shared the truffle pasta and steak Florentine. All were great and highly recommend! read more

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Excellent food and great atmosphere. Their truffle pasta is hands down the best I have ever had. The traditional Fiorentine steak was succulent and their cheesecake is oh so yum! Loved it and will be coming back. read more

I really miss this place. When I return to florence, i will definitely be eating here again

Didn't quite have the experience that many seemed to experience. Nonexistent service. My food was good but all I had was the Tuscan appetizer. Hard to screw up various bruschetta and cured meats. My dining companion said her grilled chicken (don't ask) had an odd flavor. Really I would have left a decent review and ignored her poor ordering if we could have had either efficient or personable service. I don't always need both but I need at least one. read more

Our hotel suggested this as a nicer restaurant since we were unable to get a table at two others we were interested. We sat inside and the entire time the chefs would stand at the entrance to the kitchen and watch us eat...I thought the food was average and overpriced. We had a much more affordable dinner the night before which was way better. read more

What a disgrace to the country of Italy and the city of Florence. The only reason I am doing this is because I like to rant. First off, the ambiance is completely the opposite of a nice Italian restaurant with bright lighting and Pop music blasting through the speakers. Also service was non existent as we didn't have a clear waiter/waitress. A women took our order and then disappeared like lady gaga. A ginger waitress was running the whole restaurant and I couldn't help but sympathize for her but that still didn't help my thoughts towards her attitude. Refused to give us our check so a man we never seen before snatched it from our hands. Good thing he worked there! I won't even get to food for that topic is too salty for me to swallow. read more

The staff was friendly and helpful ! We stopped in for lunch and they had an option for specials. We had lasagna and carbonara. They offer bread prior to your meals. Meals came out pretty quickly and the prices are reasonable. Great place to stop for a friendly meal while touring the city. read more

We arrived here at 10pm exhausted from traveling and our server Nico took what should have been a quick meal and turned it into a memorable gastronomic experience. We let him order for us, and we were amply rewarded. A marvelous antipasto with unique and varied meats and treats, a truffle pasta that was simply too wonderful for words, and a Florentine steak that melted in our mouths. And as good as all this was, the potatoes served with the steak (which would be an afterthought at most places) were the star that night and quite simply to die for! Accompanied by a wonderful wine, topped off with an elegant frozen lemoncella (well 2) and a sumptuous cheesecake we took to-go...this is a restaurant we will be returning to during our stay this week! Ciao Nico! Thanks for a great first evening in Florence! read more

Our adventure in Firenze was one of a kind. We met a couple of nice people & they pointed us to Osteria Dell Olio restaurant who they said was renowned for their Florentine steak. We were the first people to get to the restaurant so they sat us on the terasse. Slowly other clients started to arrive. Only one waiter was present & started juggling with the different clients demands. The poor man was running from one table to another trying to take orders, get the bread, converse with the clients all at the same time. We discussed the different dishes they offered & mentioned the Florentine steak. He said they only serve it cooked medium rare & if it was ok by us. Of course we all knoded. He also recommended the tagliatel with goose proscutio & tartufo. We did not wait long, when the Florentine steak got to our table, it was sizzling on an iron plate. It looked delicious. When I took the first bite, i was in heaven! The outside was crisp & the inside tender. Every bite was an experience. The waiter recommended to dip the meat in olive oil which I did & it gave the meat a different more delicious taste. Not to forget the pasta was just perfecto. The only think i found a bit strange was the way they sold their meat. We had to order the steak by kilo for a minimum of 1 kilo & 300 hundred grams. The whole experience was great, the food was delicious, the service slow because of lack of staff. The local beer was acceptable. It is a bit pricey but so worth the detour. I will have that taste in my mouth & mind for a long time. Ambiance was nice. At least we didn't have to pay for sitting outside. Another unusual point since you will notice I some restaurants that sitting outside in a restaurant is more expensive no matter how much gas & dust you take in. When visiting Italy, most of their terasses are on the streets. read more

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Kind of a strange setting but the food is wonderful and the staff is awesome! They have a "Chic" contemporary theme so the setting was just not what was expected. The waiters and managers where great when we came for a fairly late lunch, around 3pm perhaps. We both started with the grilled Octopus and it was soooooo good! The largest octopus serving I've ever had and it was atop scalloped potatoes and a some chopped greens that had a lemon dressing. It was FANTASTIC! Then I ordered the papperdelle with mushrooms and my husband had the gnudo which is like a ricotta and spinach ravioli without the pasta covering on top of a pomodoro sauce. Everything was great! It's kind of hidden on a not so busy side street near the Savoy in the Piazza della Republican but if you see it, stop! read more

The atmosphere is amazing and our waiter Amedeo was phenomenal. The food was spectacular. The risotto and eggplant tart were delicious. And the bistecca florentine is to die for. It is what they are known for. Great yelp review! It was spot on! read more

Searched out this place based on previous Yelp reviews. Made a reservation with Nico. He hadn't seen the Yelp reviews so I shared. His only reaction was concern about why no one had mentioned the good service he provided. So I am remedying that. Nico was the best server! Seriously he was very personable and had great recommendations. We decided on the Florentine Beefsteak. It was huge and delicious! We kept it simple with a great tomato and onion salad. Three of these steaks were served in our area, (one steak serves two people), and all were great. A nice night out. Way to go, Nico! read more

Best meal and best service my husband and I have had in Italy so far. LOVED this place so much that we plan to return tomorrow. So delicious! read more

First of all, I live around the corner from this restaurant, so I felt the need to try it out. We live here, so it was a bit more expensive than an everyday meal, but on target for a vacation budget. The dishes were inventive with a twist on the traditional Tuscan dishes. I absolutely loved the gnocchi with pumpkin cream, some cheese basket & perfect noodles. The house wine was fantastic, we didn't even open the wine menu to see the other options. More expensive than my typical 1-3€ per glass, but again, it was a nicer vacation-budget kind of place. People have raved about the bistecca, but we stuck with pasta only & dessert. The chocolate dessert was fantastic. They are open for lunch & have a separate lunch menu. I was told the gnocchi is on that menu...lunch anyone? Pasta portions weren't huge, so you can easily eat the 5 course Italian meal :). Servers had good personalities. Good vibe in a nice restaurant in a fantastic location. Enjoy! read more

Words cannot even begin to describe the meal we enjoyed at Osteria dell'Olio. I have to admit, after reading the reviews not only on Yelp, Tripadvisor AND a local message board, I was slightly afraid they would not live up to the hype. Let me allay any fears here and now-not only do they live up to the hype, I have to say they actually supercede it. As someone who has eaten in many of "the best" steakhouses in the States, the Bistecca Fiorentina was without question the best piece of red meat I have had the privilege of consuming. But I get ahead of myself.... To begin with, the location is perfect for a wonderful dinner. Perfectly situated a block from the Duomo, Osteria Dell'Olio provides the best of both worlds. You can enjoy the tourist "kitsch" as you walk around the breathtaking Duomo, but after a few quick steps (and I wore 5 inch heels, so trust me, it was literally just a few steps!), you enter the peaceful sanctuary of Piazza dell"Olio. Escaping from the constant hassle of street vendors selling flowers, scarves, and other items to fill your extra suitcase, Osteria dell'Olio provides the wonderful atmosphere for dining. While we were there, we were surrounded by a 50/50 mix of locals and tourists. Although we attempted to use our shaky (at best!) Italian, the server and all staff immediately responded in flawless English. Although that, at times, can be a red light for me, this proved to be just another part of their impeccable service. Just as in any other finer Italian dining establishment, dinner is an experience not a meal. Arrive ready to soak in the ambience as well as the food. Although we did not have reservations, we were able to sit outside. As such, I cannot speak to the interior (other than the wonderfully kept WC). We started the meal splitting a wonderful "special" pasta with asparagus and scallops. This of course was preceded by the bread basket (Do NOT skip this! This was some of the best bread I have had since landing in Italy over a week ago). We had enjoyed a full day Tuscan wine tour previous to dinner, so we forgo the wine list, but I have to say it looked amazing-great prices for a wonderful selection. As we had heard previously this was...."The best steak"... we decided to order the Bistecca Fiorentina for two. It did NOT disappoint. Not only was the portion abundant, the quality was out of this world. Please-I beg you-preserve this dish's integrity and get it cooked rare. You will thank me later (Yes, even if you are a medium-well kind of person!). After powering our way through our main entree, we did not have room for dessert, but I can say that the table behind us had come back specifically for the "chocolate surprise" dessert they had enjoyed the night before. And it is apparently so good they all left a portion of their entree uneaten just to save room! The meal was capped by a house limoncello (gratis) that was far and away the best we have ever had. I know, I know, I have said that several times. But this one is coming from someone who has made my own limoncello in the past as Christmas gifts-that is how familiar we are with the drink. Having spent a week+ in Italy thus far (Rome, Naples/Amalfi Coast/Florence), I do have to admit this is the best meal we have enjoyed since landing. That said, I also could say this rivals the best balanced meal I have consumed-I have traveled quite extensively throughout Europe/Asia/the Americas. Long story short, this is a must stop for anyone in the Florence area. Pasta, Steak, Seafood, Wine, Ambiance, impeccable service-it has it all! read more

Best meal we had in Italy. Our waiter (Nico) was excellent, one of the best we've ever had. Always take his recommendation. Took home a bottle of the house made Limoncello. A must do while in Florence! read more

Close to the Duomo. Very good restaurant for our last night in Florence. Steak Florentine (outstanding), pumpkin ravioli and lemon souffle was a wonderful change from pasta. Out table was outside under a shaded canopy and service was wonderful. Ask for waiter Nico; he's great at his job and has a winning personality. Tell him you know his name from Yelp. read more

BEST. MEAL. EVER. The food was amazing. The proscuitto and melon and beef tagliari were out of this world. If you are in Florence, you must go here!!!!! read more

Loved this place. Cute, quiet, nice outdoor area. The food was the best we had in Florence. Pork was amazing. Desserts were amazing. Even the bread, which is often dry in Italy, was amazing. Make reservations just to be safe. read more

We dropped in here for a quick lunch before a wine tasting tour. We had 2 different pastas that didn't disappoint! The pasta was fresh and the sauce was very well seasoned and flavored. I would come back for sure when in Florence! read more

Pasta was totally raw and no service at all even we are the only one of two table in the restaurant. Cannot believe how they get some many high recommendations ... read more

Every time we visit Florence, this is the first place we eat when we arrive and last place we visit before we leave. The food is incredible, particularly the branzino! The staff are always outstanding and make us feel at home. Niko is amazing and we love him so much! Beautiful place. If you're on yelp thinking of where to eat tonight, come to Olios. read more

Stopped here after a day trip to Lucca. In a city of exceptional food and friendly people,this restaurant has neither and over charges for it. I'm not a bitter diner and rarely complain about a restaurant, but after we were ignored, charged almost 30 euros for service, found a hair in the salt shaker and ate less than average food, I would recommend avoiding this place! read more

Came here for lunch and had a surprisingly horrible experience. Not sure what was happening, but most of the restaurant smelled like a bathroom. And for some reason, there were flies everywhere!! Very unpleasant dining experience.. Service also wasn't all that great and it wasn't very busy either. Really surprised since all reviews seemed so positive. Maybe they were just having an off day or something? read more

Definitely the best italian food I've tried in my whole life. Everything is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend the lasagna. Best restaurant in Firenze. read more

Amazing food, house wine and service! There are so many tourist traps. This had the best food we found in Florence!

Love rude customer service and bad food? Then you must stop here!! Carbonara was the worst I've ever had! Seriously, my family and I love to recount our best and worst meals in Italy, this won the award for worst. read more

Very nice and cosy place. Went there alone for dinner and enjoyed the food and atmosphere. I had the breaded veal which is quite good and bruscheta. read more

We enjoyed a late dinner after arriving into Florence after 9 pm. The restaurant was suggested by the hotel. Good service and delicious food. The gnocchi was excellent and the linguini a arriabiata had a nice kick. Also ordered a steak which was served on a hot platter. The accompanying potatoes were a bit dry. read more

€5 for hot tea? Give me a break. Came here for lunch in Florence and ordered gnocchi (small portion came out barely even warm) and 2 hot teas and the bill was more than €28. I wouldn't waste any time here as a traveler. There are way nicer quality places for much less money in the area right around the corner. read more

We went here with great expectations based on the Yelp reviews. The meal was just okay, to the extent that we were disappointed. The bottom line is that it's overpriced and that there are many other better choices nearby. Service was just okay. read more

Went here for lunch on my first trip to Italy and it couldn't have been a better recommendation from our hotel. The service was exceptional and the food was DIVINE!! Be sure to smile at the staff and ask them for their recommendations. read more

Kinda pricey but the food is definitely worth it! I stopped by without reservations and was sat inside, which I didn't mind, but if you would like outside seating remember to make a reservation. read more