My friends and I had a great time. The food was delicious and service was fast. It was fascinating to witness the pasta being cooked in the cheese wheel! Probably one of the best lasagnas I tasted as well. Their truffle carbonara was tasty - and they don't skimp out on the truffle! Free limoncello shots at the end! Do keep in mind a reservation is not mandatory, but I would highly suggest you do in advance. There were lines outside even before it opened! 10/10 would definitely recommend to anyone looking for good pasta. read more

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A really great dining experience. Booked weeks in advance and for our time a lot 7-9pm, people were lined up 10 minutes early to be let in. They brought us all in as a group (checking reso names) and sat us at individually tables. Then the "show" began with welcome prosecco, wine orders, etc. We got the squid and pork screwers as a starter and thought the flavors were just okay. The complimentary cheese bread ball and regular bread was super tasty. For mains, we got the truffle pasta (with the famous cheese wheel) which was fun to watch. The pasta itself was very solid, but not best ever. Also got the beef/boar pasta and it was better than the truffle pasta in my opinion and cheaper. The deconstructed tiramisu was yummy. Overall a good dinner with good service and pretty good food! An easy spot to recommend to others! read more

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Everyone enjoyed their food and the "show" of using a wheel of cheese in preparation of the pasta was pretty cool. Presentation was excellent. The house wine was very good. My wife made this reservation a few days before we visited and it worked out. I see reviews where people booked months in advance. read more

Osteria Pastella - Salad - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

Osteria Pastella serves delicious Italian dishes but in my opinion does not offer the most value in Florence. Restaurant is located about a 10 min walk from the Florence train station so convenient location. Guests are served a complimentary glass of prosecco which provides a nice touch. Today, we ordered the beef tartare, truffle pasta, grilled octopus, and chocolate mousse for dessert. The beef tartare is served with chickpea flatbread which is odd but nevertheless the dish is tasty when mixed with the home made mayonnaise. The star of the show is the truffle pasta which is served tableside and generous portion of truffle but for $28 euros, it's definitely on the expensive side. Likewise, the grilled octopus was very tender but the portion was small for the price. It also wasn't as chargrilled as I was hoping from other grilled octopuses I've had. The chocolate mousse dessert was good. The hazelnut crunch provided nice texture and the lemon marmalade balanced the richness of the chocolate well. read more

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Reservations for 8 Showed up on time, seated 10 minutes later. 6 out of our party of 8 received our food in a some what timely manner, but that could not figure out How to cook a stake? Two people in our group didn't get their food until the he rest of us were finished eating.. the food was Super good, but disappointing service. read more

Came with a group of 3, food was great and service was delightful, definitely enjoyed the authentic ambiance.

The cheese wheel pasta with truffles was absolutely amazing! Definitely worth standing in line for! The service was great and the waiters al spoke English very well! We also enjoyed their caprese salad to start and it was very well prepared with some fresh cherry tomatoes and sprinkles of salt. Be prepared for a relatively noisy interior since they do have a quite a few tables inside the restaurant. read more

Osteria Pastella - Interior - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

Not dinging a star for it being immensely hot inside during our visit as they could not turn the AC on given there were blackouts and load shedding going on. We had a reservation booked for ourselves ( great idea given the reservation line itself was long while the other (walk-in) line definitely was longer. Coming to the food, starter was a fried leak and cheese croquette (on the house) followed by the flambéed pasta ( the staff prepares the truffle pasta right in front of the tables ( at a time for 3-4 tables together)) that turned out to be amazing ( I didn't eat it but wifey did and had heaps of praise for it). We shared a grilled lettuce salad that was tasty, delicious, amazing and everything synonymous to these words. Extremely friendly and welcoming staff and the overall experience turned out to be great but for the heat that was killing us. Not too pricey and definitely worth a visit or two. read more

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Came here between end of November and beginning of December of 2025. The ambiance was amazing. There were mix of locals and tourists. The place is big and was crowded. However, the noise level wasn't that high and we were able to have conversation. We ordered Tartare, proteins, and the noodles with the cheese roll and with truffles. The noodles were made in front of us as show and they tasted really good. The truffles weren't of great quality tho. Overall, we had an amazing time and enjoyed the food. They provided some extras like fried balls, and shot. Definitely recommend coming this place for dinner. It won't disappoint! read more

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what an experience! this was walking distance from our hotel even. a little bit of a wait but so worth it. we did not have reservations. had to have the Florentine steak with the pasta in the cheese wheel. to die for! staff friendly. read more

It's hard to see how this place gets such great reviews. The food was incredibly bland and can't hold a candle to other places nearby at half the cost. We had lunch here, attracted by the flambe, but the truffle pasta was greasy and tasteless and the truffles were definitely not as fragrant or flavorful as it should be. We just came from staying at an agriturismo in the Tuscan countryside and had truffle pasta there, along with a truffle hunting excursion. No comparison. The prices are definitely on the high side and unless you really want to experience the showmanship of having the pasta cooked in a cheese wheel, it's not worth it. We had better meals in our two days in Florence at Trattoria Burrasca, Gustopanino (other side of the Arno), and I Buongustai (lunch) and all were far better options vs the tourist trap that is Osteria Pastella. read more

Our favorite meal in Italy so far! The service was quick - with reservations. We were greeted with a "welcome drink" of champagne, bread and two fried balls (very good not sure what it was). We got the squid and bacon skewers as appetizer, it was SO GOOD. My husband got the cheese wheel truffle pasta, obviously delicious. My lasagna was great too. Finished the night with limoncello shots. read more

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My daughter really wanted to try the cheese wheel so I made a reservation a few weeks ahead of time before our trip to Florence. About 5-10 minutes before our 7:00 p.m. reservation there was already a queue of about 15 to 20 people waiting to get in for their reservation. They had us lined up to the right side of the door and those who did not have reservations lined up on the left side. The restaurant was very cute and Italian rustic. The staff were very nice and attentive. I started the adults off with an aperitif and the kids had sparkling apple cider. My kids said the apple cider was really good and I ended up ordering them a full glass. Just a note unlike the US, water is not free and bottles usually run from 3-5 euros. They also brought out some other appetizer and bread. The bread was good ( most restaurants the bread was bland). We ordered the tagliatelle flambe (cheese wheel) as well as a Florentine bistecca (steak). They brought out the steak raw for me to take a look at and it looked fine so I gave him the go ahead. I would recommend also having them flip the steak over to look at the marbling. I believe somebody else had complained about the amount of fat on the steak. Personally I like marbling on my steak but I do agree after the steak was cooked medium rare there was a lot of fat. But for me I eat the fat so it was not a huge deal. For the appetizer I ordered the Spiedini di calamari e guanciale alla brace, salsa al nero di seppia, limone bruciato. Everything was delicious. Their tiramisu has a different spin to it. They refer to it as a concept. While tasty, we prefer a more traditional. The total bill was around $221. It was an enjoyable meal and the staff was excellent. One of the best dining experience we had in Italy. read more

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We made reservations at Osteria Pastella knowing it was a popular spot, and the whole experience felt like stepping into a well-run little performance. Everyone lines up outside, and once the doors open, the entire restaurant is seated at the same time. It's unusual, but somehow fun -- like the curtain lifting on dinner. We were greeted with a welcome drink, which set the tone perfectly before the main event: the famous cheese-wheel pasta. They prepared it right in front of me, swirling the hot pasta through a giant wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano until it turned silky and glossy. Then came the fresh truffle -- and I mean fresh. Easily the most fragrant, delicate truffle I've ever had in my life. Absolute heaven. For dessert, their tiramisu wasn't the classic layered version; it was more of a deconstructed, airy éclair-style creation that still delivered all the right flavors. We finished with limoncello, a bright little goodbye that wrapped the whole experience in a perfect bow. Yes, Osteria Pastella is a bit of a tourist vibe -- but the food does not miss. The quality, the flavors, and the whole tableside ritual made this one of our most memorable meals in Florence. I'd recommend it without hesitation. read more

We came across this restaurant while walking by. The girl making the making the pasta caught our attention. We didn't have reservations so I highly recommend doing that. We waited in line for about 30 minutes and it's totally worth the wait. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming. The ambiance is sure cute. We loved it here so much we came back twice. The 2nd time they made reservations for us and got us in. You must have the pin wheel. For dessert have the ravioli and the tiramisu. It's the best I have ever had!! They start you off with some prosecco and end with limoncello read more

We sat outside and it was amazing. The steak was actually my favorite! We loved the cheese wheel pasta with the truffle as well! They gave us the wrong ravioli so we returned the one in the picture and scarfed down the one we wanted before I got a picture. Everything was spectacular. Make a reservation. read more

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My only regret is not returning to this spot for another meal. Some restaurants that get hyped on social media is overrated, but this one lived up to all the hype. The pasta was cooked to a perfect al dente. The cheese wheel experience was fun, and the flavor was amazing! The duck tortelloni looked beautiful and tasted so good I regretted sharing it. And the lasagna was beautifully stacked with each layer bursting with fresh flavor. The welcome prosecco is a great touch. And all the servers worked together to make sure every table got the attention they needed. read more

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This was my favorite meal in Florence. This place is not fancy, but the pasta is so fresh and delicious, you can even watch the person making it through the window. We sat outside on a hot day and ordered fresh pasta with truffles, duck carpaccio, a summer salad with zucchini flowers and burrata. The pasta was made in front of us in the gooey cheese round and the staff worked hard to make everyone feel welcome. The complementary glass of prosecco was a nice touch and my lemon spritz was the best I had in Italy. There's always a wait so try to go early! read more

Osteria Pastella - A little show before the pasta descends into the creamy cheesy goodness. - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

DO NOT EAT HERE IF YOU HAVE CELIAC DISEASE OR ANY STRICT DIETARY RESTRICTION. I have celiac disease and glutenous bread was brought to our table last night AFTER informing our waiter of my strict gluten-free dietary restriction. We were told we could safely eat here and that complimentary gluten free bread would be brought to our table. The woman who dropped off the bread even said it was gluten free as she dropped it off. We only learned that it wasn't when the real gluten free bread was brought by a different server minutes later. Multiple wait staff told us we would be okay. HOW CAN SOMEONE WITH CELIAC DISEASE BE OKAY AFTER INGESTING GLUTEN?!!?!? Our waiter apologized on behalf of the woman and said she doesn't understand the importance of gluten free. The manager was apologetic, but what could be done? I had already started eating the bread before we learned of their negligence. This is my first time in 3 years consuming gluten, so I am in an extreme amount of pain. The rest of my vacation with my partner is ruined. Do not give your business to a restaurant that thinks it's okay to poison their customers. read more

Wheeled cheese pasta, their signature dishes are amazing. Though overall the portion is rather small across the board, the dishes are well prepared and delightful enough to satisfy your dinner. Our group of 6 enjoyed various dishes from steak to tagliatelle and of course the 2 of their signature wheeled cheese dishes, truffle and fish roe pasta read more

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One bite and I think I died and gone to heaven for a brief moment. Ok so I admit I had done some extensive research on the best places for pasta before my trip to Florence. I arrive finally...Line out the door for miles when showed up. Good thing I made a reservation months in advance! Wow like wowwwza this truffle pasta did not disappoint folks let me tell you if your pasta is not mixed in a cheese wheel you're not doing it right. read more

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Where do I even begin with this review... This place is AMAZING!! Hubby and I had planned this months in advance and it did not disappoint! The cheese wheel pasta with truffle that everyone talks about... SO WORTH IT! We had that, the meat platter, roasted duck, and ribs. Everything was absolutely amazing, everything was well seasoned, excellent flavor. I have nothing bad to say about this place. Even their bread was really good. Our server was lovely and made sure we had everything we needed adn wanted. Ambiance was very lively because everyone (and I mean everyone) was ordering the cheese wheel pasta. So worth it if you're in Florence. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

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Delicious! Amazing service and romantic ambience. They prepare the pasta in a cheese bowl table-side. So cool! read more

Osteria Pastella - Florentine steak - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

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Excellent flambé pasta with truffles. The wait was reasonable on a Saturday around 13:00(waited 20 min). We enjoyed the patio table. The best pasta ever. Must try if you are in Florence. read more

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TL;DR - get the truffle pasta in the grana padano wheel (like everyone else is raving about) I found out that this place had a truffle pasta made in a cheese wheel, so I definitely wanted to check it out while in Florence. I made a reservation 2 weeks ahead, and the only time available was 9:15 PM (it was a Wednesday). We happened to be in the neighborhood at around 8:30, so we decided to check if they had any availability to seat us earlier, and they were able to give us a table about 15 minutes later. There's a line for people with reservations, and without, and for without, there was a steady stream of people waiting. Even when we left the restaurant at almost 10, there was still a line and Google says it closes at 10:30! The restaurant is kind of touristy. You could tell everyone else also somehow found out about this place on social media. Everyone is getting that truffle pasta. However, it is not a tourist trap. The food is actually good. For drinks, I had a Tuscan cola, which was so good. It's less sweet than a Coke and tastes more natural, if that's even possible/makes sense. I even tried looking for it afterwards at Italian grocery stores with no success. For an appetizer, we had the smoked pork shoulder with roasted mushrooms and porcini mushroom mayonnaise. The pork was so tender and I loved it with the chanterelle mushrooms. For mains, we had the lasagne with beef, veal and pork ragù, goat truffle cheese and herbs olive oil, and the flambé tagliatelle with fresh truffle in Grana Padano cheese wheel. The lasagna was good but I didn't love it - probably because of the goat cheese (which I didn't realize had goat cheese until we got the dish), but I did like the sauce. The truffle pasta was amazing because they put on a whole show for you. They will cart the giant cheese wheel to whichever table orders it, and toss/flambé the pasta right before your eyes, so make sure you have your phone ready. They give you a generous amount of truffle. This dish is meant to be shared because eating the whole thing is kind of heavy because it's so rich. For dessert, we went with the Osteria Tiramisu, which is kind of like a deconstructed tiramisu, and the Chocolate Cake (fior di latte ice cream, pears and caramel). I preferred the tiramisu because the chocolate cake was too sweet for me. But I loved the fior di latte ice cream. I probably would have been happier just getting a few scoops of that but I wanted to try something less basic. If dessert isn't really your thing (it normally isn't mine), I would say you are better off skipping it and heading to the gelateria instead. To finish off the meal, they give you limoncello shots on the house. Service is impeccable. It is so efficient and they have a very well-oiled machine. Even though it was a packed house, we were in and out within an hour, more or less. Their ordering system is done through an iPad. When we ordered our drinks, someone else brought them to our table as soon as the waitress walked away. We were confused and amazed at the same time at how quickly we got our drinks. They also clear out old dishes quickly, but I never once felt rushed, and that is key to great service. Don't let the late reservation times deter you from checking this place out. You could also try my method of arriving earlier and hope something is available. But even if it's not, the whole dining experience is worth the wait. read more

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I made a reservation here and was quickly seated, but saw a huge line outside. Apparently, their flambéed tagliatelle with truffles is all over TikTok and that's why this place is packed with tourists. It seems like everyone comes just for that pasta. I don't think I heard any Italian spoken here for the two hours I was there. The staff coats the cheese wheel with brandy and sets the brandy to flame. Then pasta and cream sauce is mixed with the melted cheese in the cheese wheel. This step is kind of gimmicky as it would be simpler to just mix in grated cheese. The pasta is portioned out and topped with shaved truffles. I did enjoy the pasta quite a bit, but did not need the whole show. We also ordered the grilled Florentine steak, which was recommended by the staff, but found it to be mediocre (1 star off). For dessert, we ordered chocolate cake, which was also recommended by staff, but it was like a basic brownie. Aside from the flambéed tagliatelle, I don't think there is anything worth trying here. I could have easily watched the TikTok video online and skipped the gimmicky show. Just feed me the pasta. read more

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This was the worst meal and experience I had on our entire trip to Italy. And I fear I may be right in calling Osteria Pastella a tourist trap. First, the food is not that good, and overpriced. Nearly 30 euros for 4 tiny pieces of mediocre steak on top of mashed potatoes. I had to pay an extra 5 euros for a side of vegetables that were supposed to be grilled , but were served like they were boiled instead. Not good. It's supposed to be an Italian restaurant , but the staff is international and I didn't see any Italian workers. I doubt those who are cooking the meals are Italian, but I could be wrong. Regardless, only tourists are dining in the restaurant and it's located right off of the piazza Di Santa Maria novella. They serve cappuccinos at night. That's automatically a guarantee that this is a tourist trap. Italians don't do cappuccinos at night. The staff was not friendly. They just slapped the bill on our table without saying a word and left. They left the bill with a note saying something along the lines of "thank you for coming..." and etc.. They couldn't tell us that with their own words? Weird and impersonal. I came here because the person I was traveling with really wanted to come here. But I should have done my research to see what I was getting myself into. Eating here in Italy was my nightmare of dining at a tourist trap restaurant coming to life. read more

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Apparently, this is a popular and trending restaurant on instagram. I did not know that. We stayed at the Grand Minerva so it was a few doors down from the hotel. I highly suggest making a reservation. Luckily, we were there in April so it wasn't too busy. They open for dinner at 7pm, so we got in line a little after 7:30pm. I think we were seated in about 30 minutes. We got the cheese wheel pasta (Flambé tagliatelle with fresh truffle in Grana Padano cheese wheel) that everyone is talking about. It's amazing! Definitely worth stopping by. The meal came with an aperitif. I got the Alcohol free gin tonic with aromatic essences, wild fruits basil and lemon--it was great! Also came with two types of bread and a limoncello after dinner. read more

We learned of this restaurant from a YouTube series and made our reservation several months in advance. When we arrived for our 7:00 reservation there was an huge line, but those who made reservations were escorted right in. We came specifically for the tableside pasta and truffles made in the parmesan wheel; it was a great show and the pasta was the best we had on our whole trip. My wife had the vegetable and mozzarella appetizer, I had the grilled lamb. The service was extraordinarily good and everyone was super attentive. We had many good meals on our trip to Italy, but this was a standout experience, I highly recommend Osteria Pastella. read more

We had such a wonderful dining experience at Osteria Pastella! The Tagliatella flambe pasta was absolutely delicious and perfectly cooked -- especially the one prepared inside their famous wheel of cheese, which made it extra creamy and rich. The appetizer of squid was also outstanding, so tender and flavorful. Everything felt fresh and thoughtfully made. On top of the great food, the atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, making the whole experience truly memorable. Highly recommend this spot if you're in Florence. FYI -- I recommend you make reservation ahead pf time. read more

An ascending of trumpets... a crescendo of symbols... an announcer singing, "as the dining room proudly presents... your dinner... BE OUR GUEST!" If you are so lucky to snag a 7:00pm reservation, you will walk in feeling like Belle from Beauty and The Beast "Be Our Guest" scene, except with no talking china or wardrobe. Why? Because, the waiters and waitresses make a welcome tunnel to greet you! With shining eyes and comforting hellos, they make you feel like the belle of the ball. They even handed us little glasses of sparkling wine to enjoy! We felt pretty dazzled and special. And, the night only got better with every dish served... - A Small Complimentary Bite & Bread Basket - Cheese Wheel Truffle Pasta (*what they are known for*) - Traditional Meat Lasagna (*deserves a line of its own*) - Flourless Chocolate Cake w/ Ice Cream The chorus line began to sing in my head again... "Course by course, one by one 'til you shout, "Enough, I'm done" Which, you'll have to do! Trust me. You'll want to order more and more because every dish is delightfully rich and comforting to your palette. No matter what you order, you'll be very satisfied that you chose to be their guest for the night! PRO TIP: There's a line out the door, always. So make a reservation online, it's easy to do! Then, don't be late. Or a hungry Beast may still your delicious pasta dish ;) read more

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I recommend making a reservation as the line was long as we walked up. Started with a complimentary class of sparkling wine (yes, please) I ordered the infamous truffle pasta and It was well worth It, they toss the pasta in a cheese wheel table side and are very generous with the truffles. This is a must have read more

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This place was A MA ZING! Make sure to get reservations as they get booked up really fast and weeks in advance. We did a walk-in right before opening and had to come back around 9 for a table. Trust me when I tell you the wait was worth it..truffle pasta was amazing - dinner and a show! We sat outside and had a nice view of the streets while watching the staff make fresh pasta. They offer complimentary cheese bread, Prosecco and limoncello as part of the meal, talk about a lovely touch. I miss the truffle pasta already and cannot recommend this place enough! read more

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My family and I spent over two weeks in Italy, visiting Venice, Florence, Rome, and even Naples for a day just to try the pizza. We ate at every restaurant on our bucket list and were thrilled with the great food, reasonable prices, and excellent service throughout the trip--until we dined at Osteria Pastella. Unfortunately, this place was none of those things. This is what happens when a celebrity or influencer hypes up a restaurant: prices skyrocket for no good reason, the food quality declines, and people line up for over an hour without reservations. While we had reservations, the experience was still underwhelming. The food wasn't as great as expected, the service lacked the warmth we'd encountered elsewhere, and the overall value simply wasn't there. With so many incredible restaurants in Italy, I'd recommend skipping the hype surrounding this one. It's absolutely not worth it. read more

Osteria Pastella - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

Lovely atmosphere, and their signature truffle pasta dish *does* live up to the hype. However, their Florentine steak did fall flat for me and was the disappointment of my stay. As other reviews have said, wait staff is very attentive at the beginning of the stay, greeting you with some bread, a cheesy bread puff, and white sparking to start. As a party of two, we were seating at a long table (for 6 or 8 guests), and the other half of the table was occupied by another party. Food: -Truffle Pasta (5/5) - a MUST try and my favorite pasta in Italy thus far. They make this dish in a cheese wheel in front of your table, which is a spectacle to see. It's creamy, cheesy, decadent, and the truffle is not overpowering and comes out as hints in the dish. It's a fair portion but definitely on the pricey side (€27) -Florentine steak (2/5) - was so disappointed by this one. The T bone steak was large, but needed a lot more seasoning. I added lots of salt at the table, and the meat was too chewy. Not pleasant at all. Also, this dish came LATE in the meal, as we had finished our first course 20 min before this one came out. We had to follow up on it. The price is per 1 hundred grams, so it came out to (€74 for a 1.2 kg steak) - that's a lot shared between two people but I really didn't like it. Paired a glass of red Chianti wine with everything and it was strong, pleasant. They do give lemoncello at the end. I'd love to come here again for their truffle pasta, but would avoid the steak at all costs. read more

Osteria Pastella - Truffle pasta - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

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This was definitely a standout during our time in Florence. While waiting before they opened, we saw a woman making fresh pasta through the window. some people were videotaping her but she did not seem happy about it! The standout here is the giant cheese wheel. The server flambeaus the cheese in the wheel, melting it and then cooking the pasta in it. They then plate out everyone's portion. I had a taste of the pasta and it was really delicious! The pasta tasted so fresh and had just the right amount of bite. I had the Florentine steak (good to share between 2 people). The steak was good but nothing too special about it compared to other good steaks. There's a cover charge of 2.50 euros per person but this is the only place where there was value to the cover charge. We each received a glass of refreshing and delicious Prosecco. Kids got a sparkling apple drink. Then there was delicious bread that tasted freshly made. After dinner, they served us limoncello. read more

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Amazing pasta, perfect tiramisu and a complementary limoncello nightcap made Osteria Pastella an unforgettable dinning experience during my special time in Firenze. The garganelli pasta was absolutely amazing and the tomato flavor was much more pronounced than I've had in pasta back in America. It was a simple, yet elegant dish and completely satisfying. I was really excited to try tiramisu in Italy and I would be surprised if it got any better than the tiramisu here...the cake portion was somehow perfectly crumbly and retained its texture despite swimming in a jar of custard. The rich, chocolate and espresso flavor was tantalizing and I enjoyed every last bit. Service is friendly and the ambiance is wonderful. I enjoyed dinning outside and enjoying the lively Florence streets. read more

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Hot tip - make reservations! This place has blown up thanks yo their famous pasta in cheese wheel so the line up was hella long. Except we made resos so we went to the front of the line! We were greeted with prosecco and menus! We ordered a bottle of classico chianti, their unique twist on a Caprese salad, the truffle tagliatelle in the Grana Padano cheese wheel, and the tortelli stuffed with smoked eggplant, tomato sauce, and burrata. Listen, I know the truffle pasta is a hit and it really is, especially with the show they put on for the table, but that smoked eggplant was incredible. The pasta sauce is so light and basic but in all actuality, perfect! The food is phenomenal and service is fast and thorough. We we ended with a dessert lasagna which is not on their online menu. It was very light and again, the unique layers and flavours were so nice! Then they treated us to a shot of limoncello! Perfecto! read more

Osteria Pastella - Smoked eggplant tortelli and tagliatelle with truffle in a cheese wheel! - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

I honestly thought our entire experience here was mid. The food gets a 3.5-4 star rating. First, if you don't make a reservation expect to wait at least an hour even if you line up before they open. Second, if you enjoy your food piping hot do not order the cheese wheel pasta. Your food will be lukewarm - youve been warned. As for the pasta itself, the taste was pretty decent and the truffle was divine. However, I felt that it didn't really live up to the hype especially with so many amazing options all around Florence. I enjoyed watching the fresh pasta being made in the window and I do appreciate the complimentary Prosecco, bread assortments and limoncello shot. Those were definitely nice touches and made this restaurant stand out as far as experience goes. If you have the time and are itching to try out a fresh cheese wheel pasta this is a solid choice. However I can't confidently say this was the best pasta I've had in my life. read more

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Came here with a party of 6 in September. We made reservations for 7 pm a few weeks earlier. We got multiple dishes and everything was excellent (including the cocktails). A few of us got the famous flaming cheese wheel pasta that many people post about online and it lived up to the hype! Amazing taste and presentation! Definitely try to go here during your time in Florence. read more