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The Arts Inn

4.9 (11 reviews)
Closed 6:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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Dogs allowed

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So happy we found this place! The owner/bartender has a passion for artisan cocktails and he sure creates the best drinks we've had in Italy. Def worth coming and trying. Unbelievable knowledge of spirits from all over the world. If you enjoy the speakeasy style with a master mixologist this is your place! Our favs were espresso martini, Gauguin and little red riding hood.

Best bar / cocktails I've had in Italy. The owner is taking/making/delivering the highest quality drinks and he is so sweet. The interior is amazing as well. Could not recommend this place more.

This place is literally the best find in Florence for a chill, authentic experience. Small, local bar filled with art made by the owner. Music playlist is curated by the artist's wife, which is unique indie rock covers of the Beatles, Zepplin, Nirvana, CCR, and the like. So much fun to sit in here listening to the music, enjoying the art and indoor plants, but most of the all the incredible cocktails. Silvio the bartender is much more of a mixologist, having created some of the best cocktails I've had - especially the "Frida Kahlo" which is a mezcal version of a negroni with dried onion and freshly torched chili pepper to mix in. Totally unforgettable!

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We stopped in for a late night cocktail on the way back to the hotel and were so happy we did! We ordered the Old Fashioned and the Paloma Spritz. Both were delicious. The place is full of eclectic art and great music is playing. It is a very romantic spot for the end of a date!!

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Light my fire is an amazing drink! Almost as good as the bar it's self. The drinks r truly a work of art

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After spending a few months living in Florence, Italy, I met the owners of this trendy gin/wine bar.

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La Boite - Phoebe

La Boite

4.9(94 reviews)
0.1 kmSanta Maria Novella

This small wine bar was by far one of my favorite places we visited while we were visiting…read moreFlorence. The owner and staff were fantastic, very knowledgeable and provided great recommendations. The wine bar itself is a small quaint little place. Probably seats about 12 to 15 people total and has plenty of windows so you can see passersby and people watch. The cheeseboard? Get the cheeseboard. They do a fantastic job of pairing everything together to really bring so many flavors to your tastebuds. Their house wine is phenomenal and they take great pride in finding the grapes/different varietals to make it come to life. They have a both a red and a white house wine option. The second time we went - and yes, we went more than once in the four days we were there - we enjoyed one of the sandwiches and it was absolutely amazing. The bread, I can't even explain, the bread it's so flavorful and so good and so light. That paired with the delicious meats and cheeses were 100% worth it. I definitely recommend this location to anybody who is visiting Florence regularly or for their first time.

Really cool little spot with excellent food, drinks and decent beer selection. They had a nice…read moreItalian craft IPA on draft which made me happy. There is seating inside for maybe a dozen people but we chose to sit at one of the 3 small tables outside to enjoy the nice weather. Draft beer was $6 euro and the mixed drinks varied from $8-12 euro. We met Alycia who is one of the owners. She was very pleasant and friendly. We stopped for a drink and stayed for 3 hours. We also stopped for a 2nd happy hour on our last day in Florence. Worth checking out if you happen to be in town and want a quieter spot. We loved it.

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La Boite - Inside

Inside

La Boite - House wine and complimentary peanuts. They're tasty.

House wine and complimentary peanuts. They're tasty.

La Boite - Big platter with house wine

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Big platter with house wine

Antica Bottega

Antica Bottega

4.5(17 reviews)
0.8 kmDuomo

Let me tell ya, I was super mad when my group decided to come here instead of a different aperitivo…read moreplace. The outside signs are all about the wine tasting and that was something I was not interested in. None of my group was actually into that either but they didn't want to wait to sit at the place we meant to go and this place had availability at that moment. We sat at the large wine barrel table at the front door because there were 4 of us and I felt a way since I was told to make sure not to block other guests. Then why put us here? I'm getting even more mad. Thankfully, I was completely wrong. Once we sat and one of the lovely sisters came to speak with us, I knew this was going to be a good time. They both were so gracious and knowledgeable, but also friendly and super funny. We didn't get the wine tasting but I heard them giving the people behind us one and I actually think I would have enjoyed it as well. The cocktails we did get were strong and delicious. With hosts like these, I'd come back here all the time.

We were excited for some wine tasting during our first trip to Florence. We were seated inside with…read moreour party of 4. The staff were all super friendly and knowledgeable. We learned lots about each type of wine. The meat and cheese plate was delicious, and there was even extra appetizers we were able to grab as buffet style. Great overall experience!

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Antica Bottega - Basket in church for the love letters

Basket in church for the love letters

Antica Bottega - Quiet sweet spot in the alley of the beaten path

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Quiet sweet spot in the alley of the beaten path

Enoteca Pitti Gola e Cantina - Sunday cheers

Enoteca Pitti Gola e Cantina

4.7(84 reviews)
0.9 kmPalazzo Pitti
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Were able to snag an outside table walk in but certainly they fill up quickly and a reservation…read moreprobably would have been better. We grabbed a bottle of wine on a warmer June afternoon after a day of exploring, which was definitely refreshing. The location isn't much as it overlooks a pretty bare piazza. The service can be a bit on the slower side, especially when I walked in and tried to get the bill. But still if you're able to get a table it's a pretty quaint wine bar. It seemed like they had some flights/tastings, which would have been an interesting option.

Title: Great wine selection, but disappointing service from our server Noemi…read moreWe visited Enoteca Pitti Gola because it was recommended by Wine Spectator, and the wine list truly is impressive -- an extensive and well-curated selection of Italian wines. We were two couples and went for some wine and light snacks. When we arrived, there wasn't a table available for four, so we had to sit separately. Once a table behind our friends became available, we asked to move so we could sit closer together, but our server, Noemi, wasn't very accommodating and seemed somewhat annoyed by the request. We mentioned that we wanted to share a few dishes and asked about portion sizes, but Noemi didn't explain things clearly and wasn't very friendly. She insisted the plates weren't meant for sharing, which turned out not to be true. The wine itself was excellent, and the snacks were good -- but the overall service from Noemi felt unfriendly and not very customer-oriented. I'd still recommend the place if you're interested in trying great Italian wines, but be aware that the service experience may not match the quality of the wine.

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Enoteca Pitti Gola e Cantina
Enoteca Pitti Gola e Cantina
Enoteca Pitti Gola e Cantina

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Il Barretto - Delicious...just get anything on the menu.  You could pick at random and it will be incredible

Il Barretto

4.7(78 reviews)
0.3 kmSanta Maria Novella
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Incredible food. Incredible service. Wow. Best food we had in Florence. It's also very elegant and…read morechic inside. Paola is a gem! Our favorite was the steak Florentina and bolognese pasta! Don't miss out on this !

Made a reservation well in advance. Arrived for our dinner and were immediately seated. The…read morerestaurant is good looking and very welcoming. We looked at the menu and decided on a couple of things...the Burrata with Truffles, Eggplant Parmigiana, Cacio e Pepe, and a side of Tuscan White Beans. We ordered food and drinks. Drinks arrived within 2 minutes and lo and behold our Burrata Salad arrived Two minutes later...and yes I timed it. I asked that our food be slowed down and also asked that it not be cooked and served cold. We finished our Burrata with a Truffles which I might add was delicious. And within a reasonable few minutes our food arrived. The Cacio e Pepe was delightful but could have had a bit more Pepe. The Tuscan White Beans were perfect with a hint of spice which made them special. I wish I could say the Eggplant Parmigiana was equally as good as the rest of the meal. It was not. It was way over cooked - almost burned. Guess it just stayed in the oven while we slowed down our meal. We managed to delay our meal enough that we were actually in the restaurant a bit over an hour. I can't say service was lacking I would describe it as more overwhelming...almost uncomfortable. Atmosphere - 4 Food - 3 Service - 2 Price - 4 Overall Rating - 3.25

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Il Barretto - Front window from inside, I thought it was a cool way of showing the name.

Front window from inside, I thought it was a cool way of showing the name.

Il Barretto - Beautiful balsamic vinaigrette with the bread basket in the wine.

Beautiful balsamic vinaigrette with the bread basket in the wine.

Il Barretto - Yummy!!

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Yummy!!

Sei Divino! - Sei Divino!

Sei Divino!

3.8(30 reviews)
0.2 kmSanta Maria Novella
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A happy place indeed! With a collection of 400+ wines, there…read moreis precious little that you can't find here. The staff are endlessly patient, and will happily work with you to figure out exactly what it is that you're in the mood for. Add in an utterly pleasant atmosphere, that encourages lingering over your glass of wine, with some munchies from the kitchen, and this is sure to turn into _your_ happy place! (And yeah, of course you can buy that bottle(s) of wine that you decided you really like!)

Went here for an aperitivo and ended up enjoying four nice cocktails and the antipasto option from…read morethe aperitivo option. If I get this right, they offer a different "theme" of dishes on different days of the week (closed on Tuesday), from pasta to fish to a foreign country theme (in my case it was the latter, the country being Morocco). So you order an aperitivo and dishes from the special menu. Each dish is only €3 (!!) but then they seem to add a surcharge of €3 per drink during aperitivo hour. Slightly strange concept and very penalising for a committing alcoholic like myself ;-) The Moroccan aperitivo menu consisted of an antipasto option (mixed starter), a primo (cous cous) and a secondo (some meat dish). I had a big lunch so only had the starter (see picture - quite tasty) and took the remaining calorie balance in liquid form. Speaking of which - the cocktail menu offers some interesting options (not all of the classics are listed, but these guys seem to know their stuff, just ask for what you want) and compared to the Rivalta Caffé, the drinks are balanced less sweet here. They have an interesting selection of vermouth, with some labels that are hard to come by outside of Italy. They also understand their bitters, with the likes of Bittermen's, Fee Brothers, Bitter Truth, Booker's and others present. There is also a comprehensive wine list and a menu with some other food options. I will certainly be back!

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Sei Divino! - Enoteca

Enoteca

Sei Divino! - Aperitivi

Aperitivi

Sei Divino! - Tagliere divino

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Tagliere divino

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