The store is over-priced. Some of the appliances are beautiful but i feel you can get the same…read morequality and brands readily elsewhere. There is definitely a " mark-up." Not impressed

I love this store. They have all types of wonderful kitchen and dinnerware sets. We love purchasing…read moredifferent types of kitchenware when we are traveling abroad. We are always looking for unique kitchen items to put in the kitchen when we are outside of Amsterdam. I have a soft spot for beautiful kitchen gadgets,appliances and tableware. If you are a foodie or selective about what you put in your kitchen, then make sure to visit Bartolini when in Florence.

An incredibly special store that's been in the family for four generations, visiting Sacchi is one…read moreof my favorite memories from our trip to Florence. We were walking around searching for souvenirs, and stumbled upon this adorable shop. We're so glad we went in and spoke with the owner who shared stories about some of the pieces and helped us find something that would make us remember our trip for years to come. We ended up purchasing a small picture frame, real-shell spice holder and Christmas tree ornament - I already cannot wait to hang it!

Such a cute little store. It have things from 30 euro to thousands of euros. The owner is very…read morehelpful, helped me to get great gifts for my friends that are not so expensive! and she offer the entire 22% tax return back! Such an amazing experience!

We have purchased ceramics throught Tuscany and not only does Giotti have the best designs and…read morerichest colors, its hand-painted ceramics are the highest quality. The table, chairs and planters we bought here for our outside porch have survived many Chicago winters without any problem. The family-owned business employs local artisans and will customize any design. Shopping here is a great experience, staff speaks multiple languages and they ship worldwide. Whether getting a teapot for your aunt, a set of dishes for your daughter or a grill for your backyard, Giotti is where you'll find the perfect piece and long after you've forgotten the price, you will still be enjoing your purchases.

One of the goals of my visit to Italy last summer was to bring home a La Pavoni espresso machine,…read moreit is much more affordable over there, however, it is hard to find a store that carries one with 120 volts. There is a store at Piazza Navona in Rome that can order one, but they want 100 Euros more than the same model with 240 volts. I came across Braschi in Florence, on a Friday night, saw a machine on display but they were closed, emailed them, got a response the next morning that they do have 120 volts models, they were scheduled to close at 7:30pm, they do not open on Sundays and I will be driving back to Rome. As I rushed back from Pisa, I called them, they were nice enough to wait for me past their closing time. Here is the best part, after I got back to the US, I sent the paperwork to the agency in Milan for the VAT refund, 9 weeks had passed and nothing happened, I emailed the store to see if they can help, the owner called them up, one week later I got the refund! The owner is one of the nicest person that you can meet in Italy! In hindsight, I should have gotten the refund while still in Italy, there is an option to get that before leaving. However, do visit Braschi while you are in Florence, they have plenty of other neat stuff too.

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I came here two weeks ago, due to a recommendation from a friend. This is a great place to find…read moregifts for your female friends. They offer special products like handmade jewelry or imported things like hair accessories and bags from japan. You will find many colorful trinkets and it is fun to just browse if you are in the area. I purchased a japanese print cosmetic bag and a headband. The woman behind the counter was very helpful and sweet. I love to go trinket shopping and I will definitely be returning because I love sending my friends back home unique gifts from Florence and this is one of my top spots!