Service was good but a little sluggish Ambiance was a little loud with diners and the seats and surroundings were a little basic . Carbonara was cooked fine, seasoned sooo nicely and had pancetta--but unlike its American counterpart, no ham or peas or onions as I can tell. The bruschetta was very good with nice juicy tomatoes and a splash of garlic flavor. Overall, food was ok. Not bad and not great but average, maybe a three and a half star. Service and ambiance a solid 3-3.5 stars. read more

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This aged beef they showcase in the windows called us in. They offer specials. But we went with the dry aged T-bone. Then they have you walk back there and pick the very one you want. The presentation was beautiful. It was a 2.5 lb of meat! Because it wasn't cut even thickness all the way across it was more done on one side than the other. Which was fine for us. I'd eat the more done. He'd eat the more rare. The potatoes were on point! read more

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This place was amazing. We stayed across the street and made friends with several people on staff. David and Lovi were the nicest - thank you for making the trip great! Food was amazing too!! The simple pasta all pomodoro was out of this world. 10/10 recommend! read more

Tavernetta della Signoria - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

stopped by for aperitivo! aperol spritz and bruschetta for me and a glass of wine for my honey. really cute vibes and would love to try the food when we go back! read more

Lovely restaurant with deliciously, fresh and tender meat. The staff was really nice and the owner came out to ask how I was enjoying my meal. I would 100% return when I am back in Florence. read more

I loved this place so much that my friend and I came here twice during our 24 hours in Florence! All the pasta (especially with seafood) and pizza dishes were incredible and the staff was lovely - they actually remembered us from the night before. They even brought out complementary bruschetta to accompany our Aperol Spritz drinks. At dinner, the table next to us ordered the signature T-bone and was unable to finish, so they let me try their leftovers. Let me tell you, that was absolutely delicious. That steak was truly drool-worthy. Sadly the friend I was joined by is vegetarian, otherwise the T-bone for 2 is a great deal and comes with various sides. I'll be dreaming about this place. Don't forget to grab gelato at one of the nearby shops afterwards. read more

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Went to the street to get a sandwich - however the rain drove us inside. Happy accident. Calazone was light and large, salad was nice and shareable. Service was good, inside was a little crowded as the norm but ok. read more

Amazing steak -- Bistecca Fiorentina -- and pasta, perfectly prepared and presented. I was dreaming about this meal for 2 months and searching for just the right spot. Right around the corner from the Uffizzi Gallery, we found it. read more

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While in Rome we ran into a couple that had eaten here. They recommended this restaurant and I am so glad they did. This was a great place for a steak and wine. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. If you are ever in Florence and looking for a good meal check this place out! read more

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Amazing food and quick service!! Came for the steak, but will be back for the Penna Cotta!! This dessert changed my expectations for dessert!! The seaj and potatos were good, but I found the medium steak a bit to rare for my liking. Despite this oversight, my meal was great and I will be back when I'm back in the area! Thanks, Amir for your speedy service. read more

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This place is recommended to us by a local, we had a very pleasant dinner here. Delicious Italian food for very good price. We were a little concerned when we saw the bad reviews from Yelp but it turned out to be unnecessary. Here's what we learned 1) Splitting fee: we confirmed that this 1.5€ charge ONLY applies if you have more than two people AND order a single dish (honestly, it's unrealistic to expect spend less than 10€ in a sit down restaurant with service in a tourist area) 2) Other charges: there's a fixed 2€ "cover charge" regardless of number of people in your table. To me this is much better than being charged for bread per person basis in many restaurant in Italy. 3) Like many restaurant, there's No tap water 4) Generally speaking, the price of each dish is on par or about 1€ cheaper than other comparable restaurants. Enough about price. Food is pretty good, carbonara is flavorful and smooth, fresh made paste has a good texture and lamp chop also grilled well. Overall, recommended! read more

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Mamma Mia Why would you order anything here other than the gorgeous, aged T-bone steaks sitting in front? We ordered a 2.3 kg T-bone steak. Came with potatoes. It was one of the best steaks we have ever eaten. The service was very good. Don't leave Florence without trying the beef or bistecca fiorencia. Wow!! read more

Tavernetta della Signoria - 2.5 lbs of beef - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

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We sat in the back room near the wood oven. It was so much better than expected. They accommodated 10 people and the food was wonderful! Even the gluten-free pasta was great. They were very accommodating for my wife's gluten allergy. The meat was a little more on the rare side than expected. My wife does not like any red and when she saw her concern they said "not a problem" and quickly cooked it more. Medium-well is more a medium-rare so just plan accordingly. The smoke flavor was incredible. All 10 people were impressed by the food and the service. read more

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We were on vacation and heard that the T-bone steak is a must try in Florence, so when we saw the steaks hanging inside their display case we decided to check it out. Like a responsible Yelper, I of course read the other yelp reviews and noted others' bad experience of feeling that they were lied to about the price of the steak. So, before we walked in, we asked if there was a required minimal weight if we get the T-bone steak, and the waitress said 700g. The cost was 4 euros per 100g so we thought it was reasonable, and decided to have dinner there. It was relatively late, so we were the only people in the restaurant at the time. The waitress was very attentive and helpful, but there was a strange guy in the corner who was staring at us the entire time. Very unsettling. We ordered a pasta dish (porcini risotto) to share, which was very cheap and quite tasty. The steak, was a different story. We told the waitress that we would like to try 700g, and she said that's very small and not enough for two people. So we said we will get 1000g, and she said ok. Being extra cautious, I asked "are you actually able to do a 1000g piece?" She hesitated and said, "well... all the steaks are pre-cut, but we can get you the closest one we have." Ok, that sounds reasonable, so we ordered it. Of course, when the steak came out, it was huge, so I asked "how big is this steak?" She hesitated, looked guilty, then said "...1350g." Really??? We were on vacation and not in the mood to be confrontational, but I knew then they were planning to do this all along. To be fair the steak was good and we enjoyed it, so I think the overall dining experience deserves some stars. However, the creepy guy staring at us in the corner and the shady business dealing of lying to customers/tourists are really unprofessional. I hope the extra 14 euro they got from us was worth losing their reputations for. read more

Tavernetta della Signoria - 1350g of T-bone steak. More than we asked for, and we were charged for the extra weight... but the steak was good. - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

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Good food. Great atmosphere. Convenient location. We tried the osso bucco, tortellini con panna, and 3 cheese cakes (1 with chocolate, another with a berry sauce, and one plain). Cheesecake was waiter's recommendation. It was so good that's why we ordered a third. The cream sauce for the tortellini was delicious. The waiters were friendly, but for a large restaurant it appeared they only had one waiter per shift doing everything. We were in between shifts. We started with one and finished dinner with another waiter. Both very professional and friendly but the change in shifts and only one waiter on staff made for a long dinner. It wouldn't have been so bad if we didn't have a train to catch. Yes, there was a cover charge (it was written right on the menu), but we found that doesn't appear to be unusual for lots of restaurants in tourists areas of Italy (restaurants in the Prati and Trastevere areas of Rome did the same). A couple we dined next to at another restaurant in Rome told us it's basically the same as tacking on the tip. Whether it goes back to the wait staff or not they choose not to tip if charged cover. If the wait staff was very good and the cover was less than 20 percent of the bill, you might consider at least tipping the difference. It's hard to punish the wait staff for the policy of the restaurant. Points off for not having more staff and although the cheesecake was delicious and food good, I don't think it was out of this world. If we lived here we might dine here again but it wouldn't be our "must go to" restaurant. read more

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Honestly, we went in here because they had gluten free options. I ended up ordering a grilled vegetable salad and French fries. The service was slow, the server forgot my fries and when I finally got them I asked for ketchup, the server forgot that again. The salad was bland. The greens looked like the cheap type you get from a bag at the grocery store and the grilled vegetables were flavourless. Overall, I would skip it. read more

My boyfriend and I came to this restaurant for the 40 euro deal on the bistecca florentina for two. We both really enjoyed it! We didn't get charged extra fees like the other reviews stated. There is a 2 euro charge per person but that's almost everywhere here. The food was amazing and the waiters were super nice. The waiter Jimmy was really friendly and funny and gave us a shot on the house. We really really enjoyed it here. We're so glad we didn't end up going to a more expensive place. This pace was perfect! Also the tiramisu was delicious!! read more

We ordered pizza, salad & wine for dinner, which were all very tasty. The prices were very reasonable. The staff was very polite & attentive. We even saw them arrange a cab for an older couple that was in the restaurant. If you are looking for a casual spot for dinner, this is a good place to go. read more

Friendly and welcoming restaurant to enjoy some great food in Florence! Food came out hot and flavorful. Staff were more than happy to help review menu which was written in Italian. The fixed 3 course menu was way too much food. Spaghetti carbonara, followed by 3 big slices of steak with salad and French fries, and a light dolce dessert. All very good, but had to take some to go. I would definitely return to this restaurant. read more

Tavernetta della Signoria - Spaghetti Carbonara with eggs and bacon. - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

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There are reasons that "tourist restaurants" exist... They are close to attractions. After walking through museums all morning the thought of walking far enough from the tourist area to get a meal wasn't appealing enough to keep me out of a one star (only one review) restaurant. The food was very average, the service was slightly better. You really can't screw up pizza in Italy and they didn't. You certainly wouldn't go out of your way to eat here, but it did the trick. read more

The only restaurant in Florence that charged us a cover charge for our baby. It is expected for adults but for a baby it is unthinkable. The red wine of the house was vinagered read more

I've eaten here a few times and every time it hits the spot. I live in Florence and I have been to many restaurants that are much more expensive but that don't have the same quality ingredients. I recommend trying the pasta vongole or the gnocci. The manager here is super warm and friendly! I will be back for sure. read more

I am here from California visiting but I was raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. So I have experienced some the world's BEST cuisines and I have a long line of chefs in my family. When I tell you this place has the BEST pasta I've ever tasted in my life, or better yet the best pasta I will EVER TASTE in my life I am giving you an understatement. It was so good I was at the table debating if I ever want to eat any pasta products again unless it is from here. I'm ruined!!! The pasta is called Tagliatelle with cream, sausage & Truffle Sauce. The waitress recommended it, all the food is underpriced for the amount of quality that is put into the food. Anybody tells you this place is expensive they are either broke or don't belong in Florence. read more

Tavernetta della Signoria - Tatielle with cream, sausage and truffle sauce. Best pasta you'll ever taste in your life! - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

Good food, decent price, clean and authentic. Menu has lots of variety. Located outside of one of the squares. Time between ordering and food on the table is a bit on the slow side. Overall great place to dine for some dinner. read more

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Very Gluten Free friendly; lots of choices for pasta & pizza and they did a custom pizza for me. That said, it's still gluten free which doesn't ever compare to traditional crust. I can say about cross contamination since that is not a big issue for me, but if it is for you, I doubt you would be eating much in an Italian restaurant to begin with. We were not charged a cover or gouged in any way. They were helpful and pleasant with wine selections and we asked lot of questions which were all answered pleasantly. read more

Decent food. We had the pizza. Not cheap though. Euro32 for 2 pizzas, bottle of water and half bottle of wine. One pizza would have been enough probably for both of us. Service was friendly with good English read more

I asked a rare steak. But the steak was very over cooked, totally white, and they refused to chang it, and even tried to fool me said : it's rare!! read more

God awful. Too many places in Florence to experience rather than waste your money and an hour of your life here. The service and split plate fees are ridiculous for such poor food read more

My wife and I discovered La Tavernetta della Signoria on second day in Florence. We enjoyed the food so much, we visited twice more. We tried several pizzas, fettuccine alfredo, spaghetti, risotto and several of their house wines. I found the risotto disappointing, but the rest of the food was excellent. Overall, they had friendly staff and great food. I'd like to eat there again right now! read more

The service was good. The food delicious. They have gluten free pizza and other items too.

The food is great, however, we were charged 'copperto' (cover) for a 19 month old baby. Two staff members said it was the management imposition. It has been the first place in the world that I'm charged for a child under two years of age. It seemed a bit exaggerated. So, although food and service were great, a place that is willing to go to the extreme of charging cover for 'any person that comes in' regardless if it's a new born or not, doesn't actually deserve much appreciation from my part read more

Great food and service. Homemade pastas were amazing. Calzone was perfect. Pizza was as expected; it's pizza. Great prices and staff.

I saw the steaks displayed in the front and knew this was the place to eat. It was fabulous. Atmosphere was first class and the steak was amazing! read more

We had a fabulous experience at this restaurant. After a long day of sightseeing it was nice to sit down in the quiet elegance of La Tavernetta della signoria. We enjoyed wonderful home made pasta and seafood, which was a delight, accompanied by grilled vegetables with some delicious cheese and the house red was just perfect. The food was excellent and at reasonable prices. Most notable was the attentive service of our handsome waiter, Luca, which made everything that much more special. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to any one on a trip to Florence. read more

This is a trap. We were walking by and the waitress asked us if we would like to come in. We told her we were only thinking about a drink and maybe a snack. We ended up getting a bottle of wine and a margarita pizza. Both decent but nothing that would have you returning. The wine was about 16.80 euros, the pizza was 5.50 euros but also added to the bill was a cover charge of 4 euros and a 1.50 euro split charge. In Italy, I've sometimes encountered cover charges to help cover the cost of the bread they bring you but we definitely were not offered anything beyond what we ordered. I'm still not sure what they did to help us split the pizza either. It came on one plate and we helped ourselves to the slices of pizza. When I asked the waitress about it and objected to the extra charges, she just shrugged and apologized before swiping my credit card for full amount while standing right next to me. Florence is full of great places to eat so I definitely suggest you just SKIP this one. Not worth the cover charge. read more

Tavernetta della Signoria - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

SCAM: We were convinced to come in, against my better judgment to avoid soliciting restaurants, by an offer of "No cover and €24 for a boneless ribeye". They charged €35, each for a bone-in steak, didn't apologize for taking the order incorrect, and refused to honor their "no cover charge" offer. read more

My husband and I both ordered pasta dishes. I ordered gluten free "pici vegetariani" and husband got the normal "tagliatelle allá bolognese". Both were extremely disappointing dishes. My pasta had no sauce- just plain steamed vegetable juice from the zucchini and bell pepper that tasted as though they had been cooked to death, and with no seasoning whatsoever. The pasta, gluten free, tasted stale and it was obviously from a pre-packaged box. Husband's "bolognese" tasted like canned tomato sauce that had been thrown onto some meat 5 minutes previously, the flavors feeling separate and plain (no herbs, salt, pepper, anything...). The portions were meek for the high price and the service was lacking- waiter made me feel uncomfortable since he was asking questions about my husbands order and still looking at me as though I should answer. Also the waiters stood in the middle of the restaurant and were talking about dating and girls loudly, no manager in sight for our entire meal. On top of everything, had to wait for over 10 minutes for the check, and ask over and over again. Restaurant looks dusty and unkept. Very very disappointing- avoid at all costs! Go to any other restaurant in the beautiful city and enjoy fresh, tasty food. read more

Bravo! We were welcomed as soon as we turned the corner into a nice warm atmosphere. Decorations of paintings and alcohol lined the walls and were done in a classy manner. Our server was attentive and spoke English well, yet made it feel like we were in Italy by saying things like "ciao!" etc. We ordered the 3 course meal which was absolutely lovely. I ordered a white wine along with it which tasted a bit too strongly of alcohol, but didn't kill my appetite. The only annoying thing about the restaurant was that they allowed rose vendors from the street to come inside, so every 15 minutes we had some guy asking if we wanted to buy a rose. Other than that, the food and dessert were spectacular and very fairly priced. read more

Cover AND SERVICE charge- unnecessarily expensive bill. Menu is misleading for the food and prices, since they tack on euros with the service and cover charge. No air conditioning (in the middle of July). Food is not good, and would not recommend. MUCH better restaurants in the area. Go to Pepó! read more