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.

It was our first night in Florence and wanted someplace near our hotel where we wouldnt need…read morereservations. We were greeted promptly and were seated at a table in the window. The waiter explained that a few items on the menu weren't available due to seasonality, but informed us of replacements. For starters, we had the zucchini carpaccio (one of the replacement items), thinly sliced zucchini with cheese and drizzled with balsamic vinegar, and the fried polenta, served with mushrooms and pate. For our pasta course we had the gnocchi with meat sauce and my boyfriend had the naked gnocchi, another replacement item, which was stuffed with spinich and cheese. For our entrees, we had the stew with grilled polenta and my boyfriend had one of the other replacement items, scallopini. For dessert, it was the apple pie, made in the kitchen of owner's mom and biscotti cookies and wine, in which you dunk the cookies in the wine until soft. You continue with all the cookies and when you are finished with all the cookies, you drink the last of the wine, which has cookie crumbs in it. Therefore getting cookies and wine in every taste. All the dishes were prepared perfectly. The timing between courses was excellent. We neither felt rushed nor ignored. To finish the meal off, we were offered home made lemoncello, which was the perfect ending to a great meal. I will recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Florence!

Wow, my sliced beef was amazing and so tender. The side of grilled veggies were healthy and not…read moredoused in oil, which I really appreciated. House white wine for only 5 euro, how can I complain? This place is super delicious. The couple to my left had come for dinner 3 times in a row and said everything they had was fabulous. And the couple to my right had the biggest most delicious looking calzone I'd ever seen.

Saw the reviews on Yelp and wanted to try it since we were staying around the corner…read more Had the Cacio Pepe and Grandma's Lasagna. Lasagna was 10/10 which is why my wife kept eating mine and the Pepe was still very good. Eat here for phenomenal food and value.

Wow the lasagna and ceci de Pepi. Was out of this world. I'm still eating and loving itread more

My friends and I had a great time. The food was delicious and service was fast. It was fascinating…read moreto witness the pasta being cooked in the cheese wheel! Probably one of the best lasagnas I tasted as well. Their truffle carbonara was tasty - and they don't skimp out on the truffle! Free limoncello shots at the end! Do keep in mind a reservation is not mandatory, but I would highly suggest you do in advance. There were lines outside even before it opened! 10/10 would definitely recommend to anyone looking for good pasta.

A really great dining experience. Booked weeks in advance and for our time a lot 7-9pm, people were…read morelined up 10 minutes early to be let in. They brought us all in as a group (checking reso names) and sat us at individually tables. Then the "show" began with welcome prosecco, wine orders, etc. We got the squid and pork screwers as a starter and thought the flavors were just okay. The complimentary cheese bread ball and regular bread was super tasty. For mains, we got the truffle pasta (with the famous cheese wheel) which was fun to watch. The pasta itself was very solid, but not best ever. Also got the beef/boar pasta and it was better than the truffle pasta in my opinion and cheaper. The deconstructed tiramisu was yummy. Overall a good dinner with good service and pretty good food! An easy spot to recommend to others!

Probably my favorite restaurant in my two week tour of Italy. The service was so attentive and our…read moreserver so kind. It's a very busy place, so I do recommend making a reservation. My daughter and I just had primi but the pasta was fantastic. I had their famous lamb ragù with parperdelle homemade pasta. The flavors were scrumptious. I'm still dreaming of that sauce. My daughter had a meat sauce too and hers was delicious. We had spinach for a side and it was perfectly cooked and flavored. Would recommend to anyone in Firenze. Thanks Il Giardino!

The pizza Is incredible. The service is smooth. The ambiance is okay. I would definitely come here…read moreagain.

Excellent food and authentic Italian experience. Don't be fooled by the English subtitles for the…read moremenu items the place is not a tourist trap.

We had a lovely dinner at Trattoria Giovanni. We loved how cozy, spacious, and genuinely local it…read morefelt, like eating at your grandma's house. It's close enough to the lively, bustling part of Firenze to feel connected, yet just far enough to escape the city's never-ending wave of tourists. The service was incredible, and the owner (I'm pretty sure it was the owner?) brought so much energy that he single-handedly turned the whole place into an eclectic little spot during the "rush hour" of the evening. The menu was solid, if a bit "generic" at times. While everything we ordered was delicious, nothing at Trattoria Giovanni felt like a dish you couldn't find elsewhere... and honestly, that's perfectly fine! It was traditional, comforting, and exactly what we were craving. The plate of cured meats and cheese was phenomenal, a great start to the meal. The pastas were really good as well, though one of the meat dishes had a slightly off texture, with the chunks of meat a bit overcooked. All in all, we loved our meal and would definitely recommend this spot if you're in Florence.

Charming little restaurant in Florence. Nice mix of locals and tourists with excellent and fun…read morestaff - everyone just seemed super happy. Both myself, our teen and my Gluten Free wife were all happy with their food (which is a miracle). Fills up quickly so make a reservation is possible. The house wine is excellent and if you are nice maybe there will be a free Limoncello shot!

We stumbled upon this gem of a restaurant. There were lots of locals here…read more The food was to die for. Don't pass up on the burrata. The spare ribs were delicious and so was the pasta. The waiter was so nice. Their prices are great and they even gave us a digestive shot (can't remember the name of it) at the end of the meal.

From the beautiful space and warm welcome to the exceptional service , to the extraordinary dishes…read moreand excellent wine pairings, no detail is overlooked at Gunè. Owner Nicola, Chef Margheri and the team make it feel like you are family. Wit, whimsy and delight fill every corner of this gem. Fantastic art honoring women, each piece holds a story. The Bistro called Guné Next Door is by the same team, and offers fabulous cocktails and the same food. Great option if you don't want to do a big prix fixe meal.

I've been fortunate enough to dine at several 1,2, and 3 star Michelin rated restaurants in Europe,…read moreAsia, and the USA. The food, service, and ambiance at Gune was every bit the equal to other Michelin- starred establishments. Suffice it to say, we simply had a wonderful meal at Gune during our stay in Florence. We opted for the 5 course tasting menu with wine pairing. A 6 course, an 8 course, and even a Vegetarian option was available. I normally don't order cocktails, but the drink menu had several tempting options. I opted for a citrus gin concoction with basil that was simply amazing, The dinning experience began with two "welcoming" appetizers consisting of steak tartare and a vegetable pastry puff. The experience similarly concluded with two "departing" desserts which this evening included seared watermelon "tataki" and fruit pastry pieces. There is an extensive selection of complimentary in-house made breads that are presented in a wooden small box with functional drawers. The food was inventive, flavorful, and masterfully prepared. High points were the complimentary bread "box", the mixed drinks, the seafood puffed rice "lollipop", the risotto, and of course the amazing desserts. I was also impressed to see the chef check on the guests at various times of the meal. Food: 5 stars. The restaurant is on the Michelin recommended list and IMHO worthy of a single Michelin star. Service: 5 stars. Superior service at all levels. Ambiance: 5 stars. Upscale, classy, refined yet not pretentious in anyway. I highly recommend Gune and would certainly come back. The chef and staff are clearly at the top of their game!

We haven't tried the main dishes, but we went for the fun wine window multiple times and also got…read morethe cheesecake for dessert one night! It was so good! The atmosphere inside is also very pretty

This was a place that had one of the many wine windows in Florence. Probably one of my favorites…read moremust see place if your into wine windows and intimate spots

Stumbled upon this pizza place after walking across Ponte Vecchio. The place was packed both inside…read moreand outside with a few people waiting. They had two small stools near the window and we took them! The service was nice and friendly. We took a look at the menu and decided on our pizza. Couldn't tell you the name of our pizza but it had mushrooms and meats. Yum!

Nothing crazy but pizza is GOOD pizza!…read more Tried a handful of pizza spots honeymooning with wife. We've been married for 15 days and we love LOVE pizza. Excavating pizza together has been so fun and Gusta Pizza sits in our top ten as of today!