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    Rivalta Cafe

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    Osteria Pastella - Caprese salad. I don't even like tomatoes but these were delicious

    Osteria Pastella

    4.5(315 reviews)
    0.5 kmSanta Maria Novella
    €€€

    Osteria Pastella was such a beautiful dining experience. The restaurant felt upscale, polished, and…read moreexceptionally clean, while still having a warm and inviting atmosphere. It felt like the perfect spot for a date night or special occasion. The highlight was definitely the flaming truffle cheese wheel pasta--it's easy to see why it's so popular! Watching the pasta being prepared in the cheese wheel made the experience even more fun, and the flavor was incredible. My husband was obsessed. To top it all off, they surprised us with complimentary champagne at them beginning and limoncello shots at the end, which was such a nice touch. Definitely make a reservation ahead of time! The line was literally down the block when we went, so this is clearly a popular spot. Between the food, atmosphere, and thoughtful little touches, it was absolutely worth the visit.

    Best meal in Florence. Pastella is a hit with all. Both locals and tourists seem to have found this…read moreplace. We were here 8 years ago and loved it and still do. And it seems everyone does looking at the skills in everyone's faces. We ordered the pasta cooked in the parmesan cheese wheel. We had the show and it was great. The fresh truffles were just perfect. The second entree was an order of Pappardelle with a Chianti marinated Tuscan Wild Boar. It was out of this world delicious. No room for dessert but the complimentary limoncello was perfect. Great service. Highly recommend making a reservation...the restaurant was packed at 1:30PM!!!

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    Osteria Pastella - Tagliatelle pasta tossed in flaming hot cheese wheel with shaved truffles. AMAZING

    Tagliatelle pasta tossed in flaming hot cheese wheel with shaved truffles. AMAZING

    Osteria Pastella - A little show before the pasta descends into the creamy cheesy goodness.

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    A little show before the pasta descends into the creamy cheesy goodness.

    Masò - House made Spaghetti with Pesto and Cherry Tomatoes

    Masò

    4.2(68 reviews)
    0.6 kmSanta Maria Novella
    €€€

    Friendly service at this place and nice ambiance. The house wine was also good. I had a pizza that…read morehad a number of different meats. All of which were pretty good, although some were just hot dogs. The crust was soft and airy and really good. A little soupy in the middle but still fine. All in all a good place conveniently located.

    This restaurant was recommended by the concierge at The St Regis Hotel where we are currently…read morestaying in Florence, Italy. The restaurant is about a 5 min walk from our hotel. The area is pretty safe and fun to walk as it is tourist oriented with multiple shops and plenty to see and do. Great ambiance, we were greeted and sat down at a table immediately when we arrived. The waiter was helpful and provided good service. The food was great! My wife and I enjoyed our plates and even decided to trade half way through meal to experience both dishes. Luci ordered pasta fagioli, I have made pasta fagioli in the past as a good friend of mine had taught me how to make it. This dish was delicious and well seasoned, the consistency was a bit thick but I actually loved it. I ordered a Penne Pasta with shrimp and fresh tomatoes. The pasta was al dente, the shrimp and sauce was delicious with a hint of spiciness which created a great balance of flavor. We ordered a bottle if house table wine to enjoy with our dinner. At first, I was not sure about the wine, once it aired out for 15 mins it was great! We definitely enjoyed our dinner. At the end we were given a complementary shot of limoncello. Delicious as well. Great experience.

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    Masò - Bruschetta

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    Masò - The front door of maso

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    The front door of maso

    Alas - Pita and tzatziki

    Alas

    4.5(28 reviews)
    1.0 kmDuomo
    €€

    Was looking for a change-of-pace from consecutive days of Italian cuisine. Had a sneaking…read moresuspicion that Greek food might be better in Italy than it is in the States, and I was spot on. Super nice staff greeted us when we walked in, and the interior looks small but inviting. We ended up ordering carryout (or, "takeaway," as they say here), and the food was a pleasant surprise. The Greek salad doesn't have lettuce, but the tomatoes, feta, capers, olives, onions, etc. are very fresh and delicious. The tsatsiki is creamy and tart, and is a a excellent complement to the Greek chicken souvlaki. And...the souvlaki is so flavorful and so fresh, that it was a unanimous hit. If you are in the mood for something other than pasta, give this place a try!

    My daughter and I had our favorite meal in Florence here. The food was so delicious - we had the…read morebaked eggplant with caramelized onions, tomatoes, and feta and chicken skewers with tzatziki, salad, and roasted potatoes. The eggplant dish was the best I've ever had in my life - and I'm 54. The service was excellent and our friendly, helpful waitress was fluent in English and generous in answering our questions. The front of the restaurant has a countertop and is brightly lit, but the main seating patio in the back is quiet, pleasantly dark, and small but roomy (there is plenty of space between the tables which we found was not often the case in crowded Florence). I highly recommend this hidden gem!

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    Alas - Exterior signage.

    Exterior signage.

    Alas - I love you as much as salt!

    I love you as much as salt!

    Alas

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    Rivalta Cafe - mediterranean - Updated August 2026

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