Amazing place! Highly recommend. Although the weather was cold and wet outside... inside was cozy. AND the tables are NOT so squeezed in that it's comfortable. Food was excellent! read more

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SUCH FRESH PASTA. Omg this place is so good. It definitely gets busy so I would recommend a reservation. I definitely got more of a local vibe which is how you know its authentic. I got the Pici in Yellow (pasta w/ pumpkin creme) and it was the best thing ever omg. My friend got caico e Pepe and she said it was the best one she's ever had. Other than having to wait literally forever for our check this place was too good. read more

Osteria Il Gatto E La Volpe - Exterior - Pizza Near Me - Florence, FI

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We hadn't made plans and decided as a group that we wanted pizza. I googled pizza and saw there were good reviews for Il Gatto e La Volpe so we headed on over. Walking up, I see the word Osteria and think, "hmmm, that doesn't seem right," but we just walked in and asked for a table anyway, without looking at the menu outside. Much to our shock, this is a fancy place with no pizza in sight. We were contemplating leaving but we were hungry and decided to just stay. I'm glad we did. The food here is incredible and the service was actually quite good. Yes, this place is a bit pricier than most and they charge that coperto but it wasn't much and it doesn't bother me to have to pay for cloth napkins and bread. We didn't get the Florentine steak but my husband got the filet. I also stole his plate. Best darn filet I've every had, in my entire life. I am not joking, that is a serious statement. read more

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Stopped in on our way to another restaurant, noticing the awards on the window. Fast seating due to a Tuesday night. We didn't interact much with the staff but they were cordial. Hugo spritz was very strong, beware! But the pesto gnocchi was incredible, soft and pillowy with the perfect amount of sauce. Free bread and seasonings set out for the table, always a plus. My friend also tried the ragù al cinghiale (wild boar), which she loved. Total was $14 for each pasta dish, $9 for each spritz. So it's an expensive place if you're looking to get multiple dishes, ie. the sizzling steak, which smelt amazing, but we weren't. Highly recommend! read more

Osteria Il Gatto E La Volpe - Pesto pistachio gnocchi - Pizza Near Me - Florence, FI

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Bistecca alla Fiorentina Everyone loves the pizza and pasta of Italy, but for a meat-lover like myself, Florence and the Bisteca Florentina is what it's about Taken from a young steer or heifer, the cut is essentially a porterhouse consisting of a strip sirloin (NY strip) and filet Preparation is via charcoal coals and the exterior is well-crusted with a rare interior only. No well-done sacrilegious orders allowed I chose a Chianini breed cut aged for 6 weeks (typical is 2 weeks) with no sides and topped only with olive oil and quality salt As others enjoyed their pasta, I enjoyed my Bistecca alla Fiorentina in all its glory Il Cacio e Pepe €12 / Bistecca alla Fiorentina 1.2 kg ~ €100 Osteria del Gatto e la Volpe (Florence, Italy) read more

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Carbonara was top notch! The beef stew had to many pepper corns in it, had to pick through if a lot to avoid them but still very tender and delicious. read more

Osteria Il Gatto E La Volpe - Carbonara, beef stew , bread - Pizza Near Me - Florence, FI

Came here for dinner after my party and I came back to Florence after doing some activities outside of the city. My friend wanted to come by based on their name, lol. I got their truffle risotto dish and a side of grilled veggies. Both were delicious and I was happy with our decision to come here. Service was attentive and the rest of my party travel were also pleased with their respective choices. A pretty solid place to come to for a decent meal, located close to the city center. read more

Osteria Il Gatto E La Volpe - Truffle rissito and a side of grilled veggies - Pizza Near Me - Florence, FI

Oh come on!?! Prix fixe dinner: Huge plate of appetizers, a bowl of buccatini with boar sagu, a steak the size of Godilla's foot and then biscotti+ vinosanto! For €130 for two?!? Did I mention they throw in a bottle of wine (red, white, or combo glasses)? read more

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Do not go here. I made a reservation at 7:30pm for 9 people (for my moms 60th birthday). When we showed up they said they didn't have the reservation even though we had the confirmation email. The owner said we could come back at 9pm to maybe be seated. There was a 9 person table that was never seated between 7:30pm-9pm (they could've seated us). I confronted the owner after and he froze. Food wasn't even worth it. read more

Wissal and Milena made our experience amazing! They were both very attentive and helpful. The food was also incredible - I got the ossobucco. Although the restaurant is a bit small inside, that is not unusual, and the ambiance was quite nice and cozy. I definitely recommend making a reservation ahead of time. The food and service was great here that we are going back a second time within the week! read more

Dinner at this Osteria with the intent of having Bistecca alla Fiorentina. We added Mushrooms and Potato al Forno as Contorni. And a bottle ofChianti Classico, of course. So delicious! Impeccable service. 52 read more

The food was amazing the service was amazing. I would recommend this place to all family and friends.

Best night in Italy! Great service. My friend had 8 glasses of beer and our food was amazing

Well. This business was empty at about 1030p at night. Having shown up 15 minutes late because taxis were no where in sight the server said they were closed. When I advised I had a 1015 reservation and online says they are open until 1130, I guess they did t really mean 1130. He then advised he might be able to seat us this time. If he wanted to go home, next time lock the door. Ordered the cat and hoax pizza- came out burned on the edges. You would think that the cook could watch the only thing they were cooking. Otherwise good taste thanks to the included oil oil. Wild boar pappardelle- well, the sauce was missing something. Maybe garlic or another flavor. Nothing to remember. The pappardelle was nice and cooked correctly. Would not order it again. Overall. I would avoid this place and go across the street or down the street. There are many options and the emptiness of the restaurant should have been my first clue. read more

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I enjoyed a wonderful bruschetta and and asked for a simple pasta with pomodoro - they accommodated my request with a smile. They served me their special Picci pasta which was fun to try out. The only reason I am not giving this restaurant a full 5 stars is that the chairs were quite uncomfortable. I would recommend this place - it is certainly worth a try. read more

Gave them 5 Stars for a number of reasons, but give that it was a last minute option because we didn't have reservations made it even more impressive. It's nice to go into a place with modest expectations and high hopes and be pleasantly surprised. It was really a very nice dining experience. The wait staff friendly, very attentive, and fun . With the exception of the bread (definitely needed salt) all four meals including the Zucchini balls appetizer were excellent. They were not complex dishes, but in true Italian style they were executed very well. We had the clam linguine, the Duck Ragu pasta, the cheese tortatella, and the Spaghetti pomodoro with Baratta.....all excellent. We also ordered the pana cotta with coffee sauce and the sticky cake with Ice Cream for dessert ...loved it. Over all an excellent and positive experience in Florence. read more

Great ambiance & delicious fresh food. Very authentic feeling with mostly locals dining. Did not feel touristy. read more

Osteria Il Gatto E La Volpe - Burratta with truffles - Pizza Near Me - Florence, FI

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Restaurant came recommended by a friend living in Florence. No outdoor seating. Dark ambience inside. The waiters were not exactly warm or friendly. However, excellent food. Got the fillet and lobster linguini. Both were way above expectation. Overall, wished for a better dining experience with warmer service. But the food was good enough to come back for. read more

Osteria Il Gatto E La Volpe - Linguini with lobster - Pizza Near Me - Florence, FI

One of my favorite hidden gems found on my recent vacation in Florence. The story behind it is interesting and the interior is lovely. The pizza has the best crust I've ever tasted. Flavorful and the perfect balance of crunchy and chewy, it is the perfect base to the wide array of unique topping combinations. I was so glad I found this place, and I would recommend it to anyone in the area. read more

Despite calling and making reservations and then calling to confirm the reservation, my children and I walked there --35 minutes to find out they were closed. On a Wednesday. In the height of the season. Never been so angry or so disappointed in my life. read more

Went there to celebrate my anniversary, unfortunately they changed their menu and no longer had the dish I wanted (lobster pasta dish), so I ordered beef fillet with mushrooms. It was just ok, I would not go back or recommend this place, left disappointed. read more

Excellent food. My fiancé had a fillet cooked rare that was cooked perfectly for 25£. I had the carbonara that was also delicious. The wine was more that we wanted to spend with the cheapest bottle around 25£ and no house wine available. read more

My favorite place to grab dinner! The food is super affordable and yummy! The staff always treats us so well and does a great job to make us feel at home! Definitely worth making a reservation! I'm going to miss this place so much! read more

Delicious homemade pasta and Fiorentina steak!! amazing staff and warm ambiance. Must visit if looking for a solid dependable spot!!

Ahhhhmazing!!! Our favorite meal out of the entire trip. We all agreed, it was the best we tried. Great atmosphere & friendly, personable wait staff. read more

I loved this place! They have amazing food and a great atmosphere. Prices are reasonable and I'm so glad I came here. I'll be coming back again for sure. (10/29/2017) read more

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Delicious pasta. Well located. We were in Italy for 12 days and ate pasta everyday and so I confuse restaurants a bit, but this one was our first one in Florence, so I do remember the pasta was excellent and the wine. read more

The pasta here is amazing. When in Florence, you have to take some time to eat here. True Italian pasta that leaves you wanting more. The negroni is also delightful read more

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Our first choice for lunch in Florence was closed on Sunday's, so my sister recommended this spot. She had been here before and felt like the food was so-so. We walked in and caught 100 Koreans unaware. They were eating family style with their tour group and it was such a large group that we were scared we wouldn't get seated. They saw 4 unaccompanied Asians and seemed confused. We were led to the back which was much quieter and less crowded. The server was very friendly and helpful as we made our order. He brought us some deliciously warm complimentary bread, which went well with the vinegar and the olive oil that were provided. I ordered the Funghi and tartufo risotto, per the server's recommendation, and it was quite good. I'm a huge mushroom lover and I can never turn down risotto. The rice was cooked perfectly (I'm glad they didn't make it al dente as tends to be the trend). My mother ordered a ribolta, which is a bread and soup mixture that she said was delicious, although the consistency looked fishy to me. Give it a try if you're brave! The tiramisu we ordered afterward was moist and creamy. Definitely a step up from the late night tiramisu we stumbled upon in Rome the night before. The meal was perfect for our purposes. Great presentation and flavorful pastas. It was a delicious last Italian lunch in Florence. Although not the highest rated, it satisfied our carb cravings. read more

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Really liked the food here. Arrived early because I kept reading that in Florence you need reservations to eat anywhere that isn't garbage pizzas. I understand that now because groups of 8-20 show up at around 8/9. Back to the food! Beef carpaccio to start, so meaty, delicious, perfect amount of parm, arugula. Beautiful. Next, pasta course. Beau had pici with tomatoes and bacon. So good! I had seafood risotto. So much seafood in each bite, in the stock, delicious. The meal here was good and even though we had an obnoxious party of 10 girls who asked for so many substitutions, the staff remained patient and friendly. Prego! read more

Osteria Il Gatto E La Volpe - Seafood risotto, beef carpaccio - Pizza Near Me - Florence, FI

Wow this place was delicious. We only had time to eat here once and I wish that hadn't been the case! We stopped by pretty late without a reservation and dinner service already had the house packed. The kind staff made room for us, and even though they were very, very busy we still received prompt and excellent service. I dined with my husband and friend and we each loved what we ordered. I had the lasagna which was divine. The other reviews are right, the bread and oil and vinegar cant be beat here. Delicious! All around it was a great meal with a bustling atmosphere for a really fair price. read more

Review #1100 Our second Contiki group dinner was held at Osteria Il Gatto La Volpe on New Years' Eve. The restaurant is located on Ghibellina which is one of the main streets through Florence. It's a cozy restaurant and we were served a very basic Tuscan meal. The first course was a basic salad and for the second, we had spaghetti & meatballs. The wine was flowing and we were having a good time. They even brought us a champagne toast which was probably prosecco. The dessert was a piece of cake with a cream sauce. It was pretty good considering. Service was ok. They didn't refill our water and we had to request it a few times. It was a holiday and a busy evening for them. We were a rather large group and they accommodated us well. The waiters were pretty good looking too. They even tolerated our group's singing when our tour manager toasted to the new year. It was a nice way to finish off 2013. read more

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This was easily the best place I ate the entire two weeks i spent in Italy. The Penne alla Vodka is unreal. I've been craving it since I last had it. Me and my wife loved it so much we went back the next night. This time i got the Quattro formaggi gnocchi which to this day is the best gnocchi I've ever had. Whenever I make it back to Florence this will be my first stop, then I'll follow it up with Gusta Pizza. read more

Superb service! Steak fiorentina was the best! It was so huge that 3 of us couldnt even finish it! We ordered a bottle of Wine, appetizers and salad. Must not missed the salad and their eapreaso! Will come back when I visit Florence again next year! read more

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First, I must say the staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating. However, this was this restaurant's saving grace. I suspect from the taste of the food and proximity to some touristy spots, that this was geared towards the visitors with a bland palate. I started with the Tagliolini ai Porcini which is a thinner version of linguini with Porcini mushrooms. Looks quite appetizing but the flavor was not there. Even with adding Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper, this still was ok. The lasagna was not tender to the bite, bland, and drowned in sauce. I suspect it was from a previous day. The margarita pizza was reminiscent of a frozen pizza you'd cook on a Friday night after work. Again, the staff was very nice and smiles the entire time. However, for the authentic Italian experience, this is not the place you'd want to go. read more

Osteria Il Gatto E La Volpe - Lasagna - Pizza Near Me - Florence, FI

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If you ask me what the best meal is I've ever had, the answer will always be gnocchi from Gatto. I probably ate here twice a week for two months straight while studying abroad. This is also the only place to find good bread in all of Florence or even Italy. Make sure you dip it in the olive oil and vinaigrette they provide. The servers are very fun and always friendly. The menu is a little difficult to read for non-Italian speakers but trust you'll order something delicious. read more

Osteria Il Gatto E La Volpe - Complimentary Bread - We always ask for seconds! - Pizza Near Me - Florence, FI

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This was by far the best food we had on our trip to Italy. Good prices for incredible pasta and friendly service. My friend and I both ordered versions of their handmade pici pasta and both dishes were amazing. We would absolutely recommended this little place to anyone in Florence! read more

Osteria Il Gatto E La Volpe - Truffle pici senesi - Pizza Near Me - Florence, FI

Cute little Italian Restaurant/Pizzeria. It is family owned so everything is homemade, even their balsamic vinegar (It was delicious by the way, almost syrupy). I got the ravioli a tri colore and it was probably my favorite thing I ate during our trip to Florence. My husband had the mushroom risotto which was pretty good too!! We ended the night with a tiramisu which was just spectacular. Would definite recommend this place to someone. And if we would have had more time I definitely would have go back to eat there again. read more

Service: Average service, and wow do they get their pasta dishes out in a timely manner. The same could not be said for those who ordered meat dishes (steak). Food: Ordered ravioli and three colored gnocchi and both were good. The gnocchi was definitely the star of the show and I'd go back just for that. Overall: Good food compared to western standards but average or above average compared to the other restaurants I've eaten at while touring Italy. Would I go back again? - Yes, eventually read more

My son is studying in Florence, and loved this place. So he took us the first night we were visiting. We had dinner here two more times! The food is exceptional and so is the staff. It was unbelievable how warm and welcoming they were. Ramsey, his fiancé, and FJ all served us. Everything is freshly made. Over the course of our visits, we had antipasto for two, truffle pasta, pasta with tomato and burratta ( and one with bacon in it), lasagna, risotto with truffle, lemon chicken, salad with tuna, and green pepper steak. Excellent balsamic vinegar and limoncello which they also make themselves. I could not offer a higher recommendation than this restaurant. read more

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