I don't leave reviews very often, but our experience was so great I wanted to post. Our family could not have been more pleased with our meal. It is located on a small side street which makes it less touristy. We arrived right as they were opening at 6:00 and had the Owners both wait on us. It was a quant space and the food was excellent. It was our first meal in Florence and nothing else compared throughout the rest of our trip. 5 stars are not enough. read more

Thanks Yelp for the recommendation. It really is the best lasagna you will ever eat. And try the sautéed potatoes. They were also incredible. The owners and staff were so, so nice. This meal was our favorite in Italy so far and also very affordable . The restaurant was very comfortable and inviting. Thanks to Pensavo Peggio! You were unforgettable. read more

Pensavo Peggio - Grandmas lasagna, sautéed potatoes and pici all'aglione. - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

We came in here with a reservation and sat right away Our server was ok a little uptight be a good server We ordered caprese, gnocchi, fries pork chop in red sauce and lasagna All excellent the standout being the lasagna which was outstanding not a traditional red sauce but Béchamel. Which was great definitely try this dish even just for the table all in all great restaurant definitely come back. read more

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6 years ago my wife and I were in Florence and I had this lasagna that was the best meal of my life to that point. We didn't take note of the place then but I searched google maps recently as I planed our trip back and I couldn't find it. Anyways, we just got into Florence last night and Ashley found a place with good reviews between the train station and our hotel and we ordered the salad with burrata, Florentine and "grandma's lasagna". Lo and behold this was the spot. Call it fate, luck, or a tender mercy, but the food was amazing and we had a nice chat with the owner. He even hugged us on the way out. It felt like a reunion with a long lost friend. He was great. read more

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Wow...as others have stated If you are looking for somewhere quaint and away from all the hustle bustle. This is your place! The service was impeccable and the food was excellent! Prices were great!! We would eat here regularly if we lived in the area... read more

The English translation of "Pensavo Peggio" is either "I thought worse" or "it could be worse" and nothing could be further from the truth with regard to the food or service. My son and I ate there two days in a row, yes twice, which I usually never do when on vacation, it was that good. Fabrezio and his wife run a magical restaurant turning out amazing food with just the two on them and a cook. On the two nights we had spaghetti boar Bolognese, the Lasagna (never had a better one), the pork/veal medallions, spaghetti and meatballs, Caprese Salad (some of the best burrata). Pensavo is down an alleyway but worth the search to find it. Fabrezio running up and down the stairs, to the second level seating, taking orders or serving the food seemed that he never ran out of energy or friendliness. All in all this was an experience not to be missed. Walk down the alleyway and find Pensavo Peggio, you will not be leaving thinking "it could be worse" but the opposite "this could not been better" read more

Pensavo Peggio - Me, my son and the great Fabrezio!! - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

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So glad I found this place on Yelp! It is a cozy restaurant tucked away from the busy touristy areas and you could tell it's frequented by locals, the menu - simple and reasonably priced, and the food - amazingly delicious (and personally, the best Cacio e pepe I had all Italy trip)! Would definitely return on my next trip read more

5-Stars Brilliant local restaurant with fantastic food and ambiance. The service was excellent. read more

Hands down the best place I ate in Florence. Owner is the man! So, for the food, the bruschetta is great and fresh. Not as garlic forward as in the US, but that is not a negative. The ribolitta and the Grandma's Lasagna I felt were must orders, and the Ossobuco was tremendous. Crazy how much bone marrow you get compared to the States. Had the Panne Cotta and Tiramisu for dessert. Will absolutely be back before I die, and order the exact same thing. One of the best meals I have eaten in my life. This includes Eleven Madison Park, at one point the #1 restaurant in the world. It's not even close. It's the kinda of meal and experience a man can propose to a woman after. read more

My friend and I happened upon Ristorante Pensavo Peggio and we were THRILLED that we did because the atmosphere was very warm and inviting! The owners, Fabrizio and Gabri are so friendly and attentive!!! I had the spinach crepes that were SO AMAZING that we went back three times in total JUST for that dish! Florence is lucky to have such a wonderful couple running this fabulous restaurant!!!!! Everyone should experience their food......... read more

The food was amazing!!! We started with burrata and prosciutto appetizer, best prosciutto I have ever had! My friends had the steak and potatoes, it was so tender and cooked to perfection! I had the pork with creamy truffle sauce it was so delicious!! The service was very good. It was a very cute little place with soft Italian music playing in the background. You will not be disappointed, I highly recommend!!! read more

Cozy and friendly spot. I went just when they opened and there was already a wait line. Very little sittings so a wait is a must. Their beef stew is a must get!! Very flavorful, the meat is tender and juicy. Also tried their tagliatelle al ragu, steak and potatos, tiramisu and crème brûlée, everything tasted good but can't compete with the outstanding stew. Little fun take away was the free limoncello shot they offer when paying up. A must try spot! read more

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Very friendly, excellent food, best Lasagna I've had in time. Great service, would definitely recommend to those wanting a great meal! read more

Pensavo Peggio - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

The best Italian food in the world. I have been coming here for over 6 years. Whenever someone new visits the city this is where I always take them!! You have to get their lasagna.... It's the best. The service is always great too! A true gem. read more

Was recommended this place from a friend who had just visited and Florence and stumbled across this hole in the wall. I am so glad we went for it!! Small number of tables downstairs and a few more upstairs. Perfect spot for a more intimate dinner or small group. Wait staff was incredibly nice and gave us a few recommendations for vegetarians. We got the caprese salad, which was good! The burrata was fresh and the tomatoes were juicy. We ate with the bread (which was normal Tuscan bread so really had no flavor -- but the table had salt and pepper!) The pasta we absolutely loved was the porcini sauce ravioli. The crepe was filled with spinach and ricotta and was also really solid. That being said, the ravioli stole the show. Super creamy, but didn't leave you feeling incredibly heavy after. Was tempted to coke here again, but unfortunately we only had two days in Florence and wanted to make sure we hit as many spots as possible. read more

Pensavo Peggio - Crepe - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

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Excellent service and food delicious. Host even sat with us after dinner limoncello!!!

Lasagna was dry , mushy and lacked sauce. Bread has zero flavor and I love bread but ate only one piece. Owner was nice and welcoming. The spicy pasta was ok. read more

This place is amazing, not very busy compare to other places: but doesn't mean the food is bad. We went straight to the Famous T-bone steak, because it's HUGE usually 1.2kg is way enough for two males to share without any extra dishes. Usually they do not ask how you want it to cooked, you take the order and they just bring it out. And no sauce just the pure deliciousness from the amazing taste of the meat. Most of the time it's cooked medium rare to rare, so be aware if you don't like your meat bloody. The price is pretty cheap here too, usually it's €55-70 range but this place is €48/kg which is consider cheap; the service is fast and the Owner is a super nice and friendly old man. read more

Pensavo Peggio - Florintine T-Bine steak - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

During my 6 day stay in Florence (Firenze) we have been here twice. They do not accept reservations and open at 6pm so be timely or plan to hit the second run of tables. A small / quaint restaurant that has the owner working multiple duties as cashier, front of house, busser , waiter as well as one other person on "staff" to manage some additional duties (along with small kitchen crew). I'd guess the restaurant could hold ~40people so it fills up quickly. Now my travels I try to venture out and try and any places as possible but this was very conveniently located close to my hotel and following other reviews we gave it a shot. We were welcomed each time with the second time having a wait (approx 20min). I'm a creature of habit so for each trip I did the cut steak on rocket salad with balsamic, and the wife did beef meatballs with pasta then potatoes on the follow up. Aperol spritz we're well proportioned and the house red wine is good. Some of the best tasting and best value we've had in Italy on this trip. Upon departure the owner has shared a limoncello shot on the house as a digestive. Wish I had taken pictures of the food but portions were fair and reasonable as were the prices. I'd be back here a 3rd time had I found it on my trip sooner. I will be back! Arrivederci! read more

Pensavo Peggio - Menu - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

Unassuming perfection. The food is everything. You want it to be. It comes fast. They are efficient. Great house wine. A cozy space, try to sit upstairs. It does get hot in there. read more

September 2025- Hands-down one of the most underrated restaurants in Florence. We walked straight into this restaurant and didn't have to wait at all to be seated. Unforgettable food, delicious wine, bespoke service, and a romantic ambiance to accompliment it all. The owner of the restaurant is very nice, and takes the time to converse with all of his guests. We had some of the best pasta on our entire trip to Italy while we were at this restaurant. I would highly recommended this restaurant to anybody who is looking for a romantic evening in Florence without the TikTok madness. PLEASE try this restaurant, they are more than deserving of your business. read more

Bear in mind, this review is based on just one visit. I happened to find this place through yelp, because it turns out that Yelp isn't so big in Italy, but this place had many reviews. We were seated on the second floor which overlooked the restaurant, and within 30 minutes after being seated, groups of people trailed in and occupied the whole second floor which is small. The best way I can describe the foods is MOM AND POP, HOME MADE ITALIAN food. I had my first cacio e pepe here, and it was so understate, simple, yet full of flavor and delicious! The bolognese was also delicious. I'm not sure if they make their pasta in -house, but it tasted fresh and home made. Service was outstanding and prices are reasonable. Definitely stop by and try their pasta! read more

We stumbled across this restaurant after being turned away from two others. A blessing in disguise as this was one of our favorite meals. An FYI, we suggest making reservations in advance because a lot of places book up fast and only take people with reservations. We were seated upstairs where we ordered antipasto, bruschetta! This was probably one of the best bruschetta's we had. The tomatoes were very fresh. We then ordered the house red wine which was delicious and paired well with our pasta. I tried the pici cacio e pepe which was very delicious and one of my favorite pasta dishes while in Italy. My husband tried the spaghetti alla carrettiera which he thought was one of the best red sauces he had all trip. It definitely has a spicy kick to it! The highlight was the tiramisu. At some point you will get tired of eating gelato (shocking I know- don't worry it's usually after your 12th trip to the gelateria ). We decided to try a different dessert and ordered the best tiramisu I have ever tasted. The flavors were excellent! Definitely order the tiramisu- you won't be sorry! read more

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Best meal we had in Florence! We ordered the Cacio e pepe, sliced steak with parmesan and potatoes, lasagna and spaghetti and meatballs. I would eat their Cacio e pepe everyday if I could. The waiter was friendly and welcoming and the prices were reasonable! We didn't have a reservation and arrived shortly after opening and had the place to ourselves for a bit. If you are by the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella find this restaurant that is tucked away on a side street, you won't be disappointed. read more

So yummy! Small place but very delicious. Had the home made ravioli and it was just what I needed! Staff is super friendly.

I had such a great experience here!! The owner was super nice, the food was super delicious and they brought it fast!! We got their beef stew and lasagna. We also got tiramisu which was wonderful. Highly recommend this place!!!! read more

Pensavo Peggio - Beef stew and lasagna - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

I was seated upstairs, the room was decorated very nice and the music they played was in Italian which I also enjoyed listening to. I ordered the steak w rocket salad and a glass of Chianti, both were great. The service was friendly, I was given a complimentary shot of limoncello on the way out. Also, very affordable meal. read more

This place is truly a hidden gem! It isn't a tourist trap at all and I highly recommend it. The food was awesome. We had the Balsamic Cut Beef, the spicy pasta dish, the pasta with boar dish and a salad. All were thoroughly enjoyed. The service was fast, and our servers both were super nice and helped us with deciding what to order. This place was adorable as well, super cozy. We ate on the second floor and it was awesome. read more

Pensavo Peggio - Pappardelle al Cinghiale (Pasta with Wild Boar) - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

I must have saved the best meal for my last day in Florence. Best pasta and tiramisu ever and attentive service by the husband and wife owners. Very reasonably priced. I could not be more pleased. I don't often write reviews unless the experience is awful but this was amazing! read more

Please- I beg you. If you're in Florence make time to stop in at this place. It's a humble restaurant on a quiet street and wow is the food amazing. I came back 2x before I left for the dish pictured. My husband had the pasta with wild boar sauce the first time & the pasta with spicy tomato sauce the second. Great bread, generous pours of good house wine, the overall atmosphere has everyone in a good mood. And the owner is absolutely precious and greeted us with a smile when we visited and served us himself. We hope to see him & share in the delicious meals again!!! read more

Pensavo Peggio - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

We went here after a long Tuscany tour. We were starving and this place did not disappoint. This is the best restaurant so far that I've ever been to and it was my 3rd time in Florence. Best steak, best beef stew, best tiramisu, and best everything else. It was busy but we've got our food faster than I thought. Customer service is the best. Highly recommended. I shall return! read more

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Perfect dinner in Florence! Enjoyed the bruschetta, tagliatelle, pappardelle, and beef stew. The house wine was amazing. Overall, we enjoyed a great meal in Florence with a romantic, yet family friendly, ambience. Highly recommend. read more

Absolutely love this place! Actually went here back in 2019 and again in 2024. Got the steak Florentine and Grandma's lasagna! The best Lasagna I've had in my life. read more

Best meal I've had in Italy so far. This gem (def not hidden anymore) is truly an unforgettable experience. The restaurant is run by such friendly intimate staff (even the chef is around serving food), and the ambiance makes you feel comfortable and at home. My partner and I wanted to try everything on the menu, but knew we were in for a treat (and a challenge) when we had our eye on the steak... And we were not disappointed. We somehow ate the entire thing... And had some delicious wine while doing so. We got an order of lasagna to start (some of best I've ever had.) And an order of the potato side with the steak (do your self a service and get that with your steak - goes so well with the juices). We finished our meal with some tiramisu and so glad we saved a tiny bit of room for that as it was sublime. Will def be back the next time we find ourselves in Florence! read more

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What a great find. We arrived early (before they officially opened), but they let us in and warmed us up with a great bottle of wine & friendly, attentive service. The decor was charming. It was very clean and neat . We started with the bruschetta and it was fantastic. I got the spaghetti alla carrettiera (spicy pasta) followed by the lasagna. My wife won the day with the pappardella cinghiale, it was very very good. All the dishes came to us hot and delicious. We finished with the tiramisu and it was the best we've ever had. Highly recommended! read more

This place was amazing - it's a small place with the best atmosphere, incredible service (the owners are in there busting their butts and are so kind) and amazing pasta. The lasagna and the bolognese were some of the best we've had in Italy! 10/10 best way to end our last night in Florence! read more

The best Italian food I've ever had. Genuinely. I've been studying abroad for 6 weeks and I've hit all the TikTok spots and all the super popular spots. When my family came to visit we stumbled upon this via yelp, and we decided to give it a try. We are speechless. Everything was insane-- from the salads to pork to the Grandma's Lasagna. And the cherry on top of the cake was the owners serving us directly, giving us the ultimate sense of genuine "Nonna's." If you are even here in Florence for a singular night, this is the place to go. You will not be disappointed. read more

A destination for foodies who want an authentic experience and excellent food. Staff 5 stars. Lasagna 5 stars. Ossobucco 5 stars. Ravioli 5 stars. Tiramisu 5 stars. read more

Excellent little spot! Dishes were well prepared extremely tasty and the atmosphere is what you want in this fun little neighborhood just off the central area. read more

Our first dinner in Florence. It was a very cozy spot. The food was spectacularly good. Our server, Fabrizio, was very friendly and highly accommodating. My sons were dumbfounded on how good the food was. My second son, who is particularly picky with his food, was so surprised that he was eating the sauce off the plate. He was also going nuts over the bone marrow. My daughter, who was even much pickier than her brother, went to town on he Gnocchi. She said it was way better than any Mac 'n' Cheese she ever had. I cannot recommend this place enough. read more

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