This is European fast food at its finest! Istanbul Döner Kebab offers generously-sized wraps of…read morebeef or chicken shaved from rotating spits, paired with vegetables like lettuce, tomato, onion, cabbage, and jalapeño along with French fries and different kinds of sauces including a spicy chili paste and garlic yogurt sauce, all wrapped in a chewy tortilla-like flatbread. Located near Florence's attractions in the city center, this restaurant provides a nice respite for tourists and locals looking for a quick bite--the tasty food came at an amazing value, though the service seemed a bit standoffish.

If you're looking for something other than pizza and pasta in Florence, THIS is the spot!read more

People always say you can never have a bad meal in Italy. Whether or not you agree is really quite…read moreirrelevant because the fact of the matter is you can never have a bad meal in Italy! If you're a fan of Italian food a visit to Tuscany will just open your eyes to amazing possibilities. While there are restaurants that abound this region it's always a pleasure of mine to find those hidden gems that only the locals know about. Case and point this humble establishment Farid Kebab in Prato. My friend Francesco mentioned how good this place was so we had to give it a try. Now I've had my fare shares of halal food here in the states and other places but this would be my first in Italy. This hole-in-the-wall, which in this case is truly in the literal sense since the store is the size of a closet, serves up some delicious Mediterranean food. The meat sizzles from the gyro machine and for a couple of euros you can have a choice of a combo platter or an all meat platter that has a generous portion of food. And by generous I truly mean a crap load! No complaints here. We ordered the combo platter and the meat platter. For less than 15 euros for both dishes the deal was a bargain. The meat platter consisted of a sizable helping of meat shaved from the turning machine of meaty-ness, with mayonnaise, ketchup, tzatziki sauce, and hot sauce in between the two layers. You read that right people they pile on the meat, add the amazing combo of sauces, and then add another layer of meat!!! They do the same thing with the combo platter but also add fresh vegetables, French fries, onions, etc. and then top with more meat then drizzled with the heavenly sauces. I keep drooling every time I think back on that fateful night. I think I need to contact those guys running the place and see if I can borrow their recipe. I bet you this place would make bank here in the states. So as I said in the beginning you can never have a bad meal in Italy. And based on this humble place ain't no one changing my viewpoint anytime soon.

Great taste. Great value. We had the Panino chicken kebab and the Piadina kebab and they were…read moreexceptional. Super nice people. Very clean. We will return next time we are in Prato.

Amazing service, out waiter was so attentive. He encouraged us to try the 2 pasta specials of the…read moreday, and they were both great choices! If they are serving the cauliflower and sausage pasta or the deer pasta, I highly recommend it. The bruschetta assortment and creme brûlée were standouts as well.

What a great little place!! It was recommended by our Bed & Breakfast place and they did great…read more It was my friend's birthday and she had a crummy day, so it was nice to come to a place like Bandierine. We were very fortunate though. They had asked for RSVP and we didn't have it, but the nice staff gave us a table and asked to be done by 9pm. No Problem!! Another tiny quaint homey place with cheerful staffs. Everybody seemed to be part of the family or became family. We were hungry and it was our first night in Pisa, so we ordered lots! I wanted something warm, so I ordered a "soup", which became to be a bowl of mussels and clams placed on top of the piece bread soaked with soup. OMG, it was sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo good! Like good licking finger good! We ordered the Caprese also and that was like another world! Their balsamic was like wine, but without the alcohol taste! We were already in love with their food. It's like two entrees already, but it's ONLY the appetizers. Our pasta eventually came and that was another story. It's beyond words on how delicious and perfectly made pastas were. It will never be the same when I'm back in the US! Like all the other places we've been to, we ordered panna cotta dessert and lattes. We opted for something different since it was her birthday. The panna cotta was light and refreshing, while the lattes are energizing. Ohhhh how I want more of that "soup". Please go if you're in the area!!!!

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!

I will start on a positive note. The food was AMAZING, we had the Gorgonzola pear gnocchi and it…read morewas the best I have ever tasted BUT be prepared to WAIT. The restaurant seemed only to be at about 50% capacity but after we sat down it took 30 minutes before our order was taken. We received water in that time but no bread or any kind of apertivo. After we ordered it was another 45 minutes until the food came out so by that time we were ravenous. I think we scarfed down our food in a record 7 minutes due to being so hungry. Immediately following we asked for the bill but it was another 30 minute wait before we finally were able to pay and leave. Whole process took about 2 hours

OMG! The absolute best Italian food of my life. Leo is a gem of the city. A MUST visit restaurant…read more Yummy!!! I came in with a party 18 and there wasn't one dish that didn't put a smile on our face. I can't wait to go back for more!

Wonderful food with outstanding service! We are looking forward to visiting again soon!read more

If you get tired of Italian food. Try this place, great food and the service staff are very…read moreattentive and friendly. Menu includes all the Greek classics. Indoor and outdoor dining is available. Good selection of wine and beer.

If you want an amazing, authentic Italian dinner when visiting Siena look for further…read more There are so many positives that I just do not know where to begin. It is off the tourist street. As soon as you walk in you will feel like you belong. The food is inexpensive. Be like a true Italian and order in each catagory. TIP-get your vegetable order with your meal and not as a starter. When we got there only one other table was enjoying themselves. By the time we started eating the place was full. I absolutely loved that with the exception of one other table the restaurant had residents that eat there often since they were all known. The restaurant is charming and cozy. The staff made me never want to leave and I wanted to be part of this Italian culture. The prices are unbelievable!!! That is another reason that we ordered to much food. Most likely the least expensive meal we enjoyed while in Italy. My ONLY regret was that we did not save room for dessert. We had already paid when I saw most other tables being served tiramisu. With the food as delicious as it was I can only imagine what the tiramisu must have tasted like. I will 10000% choose to eat here again if we return to Siena. Also from what I have seen in other reviews it seems that the prices are still the same. That is to be applauded.

Everything here was delightful. The food, the staff... Even the house wine was delicious. We ended…read moreup eating EVERYTHING. Even used the bread to soak up all the sauce on our plate at the end. We had bruschetta as a starter and it was perfect. One of the best I've had in Italy. Leaving a review so that I know to come back here in the future! A full meal that was delicious and easy on the wallet!

We were part of a group of 20 and had a nice lunch here. They brought large pizzas to share of our…read morechoosing, so we got three: a margherita, a mushroom with salami and onion, and a veggies pizza. They also brought us salad and dessert. The food was great however I'm not an Italian food expert, so I can't tell you if it's authentic or not. However the wine came from 13 miles away.

Pizzas are amazing here…read more We were part of a tour group that stopped in for pizza lunch. Salad was included and the portion was large and olive oil and balsamic was really good. Margarita pizza was amazing. Tomato sauce was extra delicious on all their pizzas. Ham and mushrooms next, then Veggies. All were excellent. The service for our large group was done with perfection. The restaurant is extremely large with great rest rooms and amazing desserts. Worth a stop

When you don't make dinner reservations - Osteria Del Gusto are the types of places that have…read moreavailable seating on a busy night - for a reason. Food wasn't terrible but doesn't provide the charm, menu depth and execution you would receive in other places. Places where reservations would be required. Overall not bad but leaves your tastebuds longing for a culinary experience the restaurant couldn't provide.

Passed by this restaurant on the way to the Duomo and decided to eat here before finishing our…read morecombo ticket tour. Menu prices were reasonable and the place looked classy. Service was fine. Can accommodate large groups. We had the house white wine and it was fine. We shared our dishes so we can have a taste of the offerings. Food was good and portion was adequate. Recommended!