We walked in for an al fresco lunch before walking the Boboli Gardens, and it was everything we wanted and more. Both the indoor and outdoor tables are lovely (we tried both after our wives were too cold in the wind), and this was the best service we encountered during a week in Florence. Not only were the staff accommodating and brought us everything we needed, but they also steered us toward so many things we weren't going to get, with insistence and good humor. And they were right. The Albanian sommelier and my wine-obsessed buddy fell in love, talked for ages, and we ordered three very nice bottles (classic) as a result (after our spritzes). We had a steak dinner planned for later, but we still ordered the exceptional Florentine beef, just because we couldn't leave without trying it. They blew my mind with the savory mushroom flan, and the fiochetti di pera (perfect purses of pear pasta in a silky cream sauce) were one of the best bites of the trip, and my life. We honestly weren't expecting much, but it turned out to be one of the best meals of the trip. read more

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After spending 2 weeks in Tuscany. 4 Leoni was by far the best restaurant we ate at. On our second or possibly third visit Rosella suggested the calamari/shrimp appetizer, This was the BEST calamari I have ever eaten. There was not one thing that I could suggest to make the food more enjoyable. As for the staff, it was like reuniting with family that I haven't seen in years. I would return to Florence just to spend another evening at this amazing restaurant. If you have a chance be sure to eat at 4 Leoni. Rosella is a gemCiao my friends! read more

didnt enjoy it fiochetti di pera. the pear was too sweet in the pasta. it was unbalanced and off putting for me ossobuco di vitella - meat not that tender and a bit cold read more

Trattoria 4 Leoni - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

We had a great meal at 4 Leoni. What stood out was the spaghetti vongole. The server was great! We had reservations yet were greeted with a chilly demeanor. Overall a nice meal. read more

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This was a meal that set the bar REALLY high in Florence. The bistecca was outstanding, the boar ragu was tasty, the dessert was creamy and sweet. The wine was delicious. You need a reservation, its in a local little square, its definitely worth it! read more

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My daughter told me that if I'm ever in Florence, I would certainly have to try this restaurant. We are in Florence so we thought we would give it a try. I'm so glad we did! We started off with the house salad , which was a nice mix of greens, carrots, radishes, and tomatoes and leeks. Italian vegetables just taste better, mostly because they only serve what's in season . Olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing. Very tasty. I ordered the house specialty , which is a pear ravioli. I can't describe it because it is so uniquely delicious! My wife had a flat pasta ragu (meat sauce) and it too is wonderful. Just absolutely delicious. For dessert, we had The in house made cheesecake with chocolate sauce. I've had cheesecake from all over and this one was as good as and I've ever had. Reasonable pricing and first class service too! It was soo good we may go back again tonight! Bravo read more

Trattoria 4 Leoni - House made Italian cheesecake - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

We heard the cheesecake was amazing and it was. Unfortunately the server was very snarky and rude. He told our table that we had to order mains not just appetizers and deserts! If I had not already drank water I would have walked out! The gazpacho was good, but the bruschetta needed salt. We ate outside and it was pleasant. read more

Trattoria 4 Leoni - Cheesecake with fruit - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

We ate here three times on our recent stay at a VRBO just off the square on which 4 Leoni is situated. Among the excellent preparations we enjoyed were Osso Bucco, Pasta with pear and asparagus, Lasagna, Eggplant parmesan, roasted vegetables, and grilled chicken. You can translate this back into Italian if you wish!! The Tiramisu and the Cheesecake were best we had in Italy. The wait staff is great. There are also numerous Florentine specialties prepared with organ meats!! Not our thing. read more

The food was AMAZING! Their signature dish of pear stuffed pasta with a creamy sauce and asparagus was phenomenal! Such a beautiful location and atmosphere. Highly recommend! read more

Delicious!!' The pecorino sampler was my fav. I loved the fresh pecorino. We also had both artichokes and they were delicious. The pasta - my signature - was good but served a bit cold! Easy to make a reservation here. read more

Trattoria 4 Leoni - Taleggio pasta with pear and asparagus - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

Very good food served with a bit of an attitude! Didn't think the evening was going to go too well but ended up good. Great place with Italian only menus not touristy. We had the tagliatelle with ragu and mixed salad. I had the sliced steak with roasted potatoes all delicious. The red carafe of wine went down a treat. The waitress started off a bit snarky but ended up ok. We had reservations and were seated immediately. Lots of locals eating there. read more

We had an amazing meal with outstanding service from Rosella. If you go, you must try the pear fiochetti. Cozy romantic decor. Great house Chianti. read more

Trattoria 4 Leoni - Our waitress Rosella - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

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This is a great restaurant. It was recommended by my mom that came to Florence years ago. The service was excellent and the staff were very friendly and helpful. A great Italian vibe that made the dining experience even better. They are known for with pear stuffed pasta. Nice and delicate with this pear and cheese filling. Portions are decent and so sharing is highly recommended as then you can try many dishes. read more

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We had a wonderful dinner here! We asked the waiter for recommendations and he surprised us by picking his recommendations for each course based on what we stated we liked and didn't like. The pear pasta was our favorite. A very unique dish to anything we have had before. This was one of our favorite dinners in Italy. read more

Communication with staff very poor. They were not interested in serving although only 1/2 of tables had customers. Extremely slow and poor service. Definitely would not eat here again. read more

Awesome place but make sure you have a reservation as they are a favorite for locals and tourists. The food is some of the best in Florence -I went for my 30th and 32nd birthday to this restaurant. The atmosphere is pleasant and feels like a "locals place". Minestrone soup is some of the best I've ever had! Can't recommend it enough or oversell it. read more

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Why 4 stars? Because the pear pasta was the star of the show. --- --- --- My mother-in-law is a very picky eater, but loves Italy. When she knew we were going to Florence, she insisted that we had to visit 4 Leoni. Because I've witnessed her pickiness up close and personal for many meals, I didn't exactly hold her recommendation in the highest regard. Maybe I should have though? She almost hates all food, but loves this, so maybe they are onto something here? She loved the pear pasta and so does my wife, so that was the primary reason we visited. And I have to say, the MIL was correct. This was one of the best dishes we had during our two days in Florence. Don't come here without ordering this! I was also really excited to try the Octopus, but was a disappointed in how it was prepared. It was cooked in breading, which ended up tasting decently enough but I didn't understand why Octopus would need bread crumbs when it's so great without that. We also ordered the ragu, which I felt was fine, but my wife was in heaven while eating it. It may just be more due to the fact that this isn't my kind of dish in general. And then we finished with tiramisu, which was excellent. The service was not very attentive, nor particularly friendly, but if that's the price to pay for this pear pasta, it's absolutely worth it. read more

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Told by friends to come here. Did not disappoint. Excellent pasta and sides. Pleasant staff and service. read more

Trattoria 4 Leoni - Pasta with clams, white beans, spinach - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

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Great variety of dishes and deserts but the pork cheek and tagliatelle with boar stood out most. Environment held a great atmosphere with English- friendly waitstaff. read more

This was, unfortunately, our least favorite dining experience during a 10-day trip to Italy. While the food was good, the service left much to be desired--we felt more like an inconvenience than guests. Despite recommendations from well-traveled friends and making a reservation well in advance, the experience did not justify the 25-30 minute trip across the river. After being seated, we waited over 20 minutes for a drink and had to request a waiter. When I asked for an English menu, the response from the host was dismissive. Our simple pasta dishes took nearly an hour to arrive--and were served at different times. Service throughout the evening was inattentive and unaccommodating. Overall, it was a disappointing experience and not worth the effort to visit. read more

The food was very nice. No English menu was available but the staff kindly explained us about every dish.

4 Leoni is situated on a lovely square in Florence and the atmosphere alone is captivating, especially with the hopping Gelateria across the way. The salad had all the elements I love but lacked cohesion. The cheese and pesto were strong but without an adequate ratio of dressing to fixings, it felt like a half baked idea. read more

Trattoria 4 Leoni - 4 Leone Salad - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

Our first dinner after literally arriving straight from the airport on Christmas Day, and was still one of my top favorites. We had a reservation for 8:30 pm, but still had to wait a while for a table. The server was very sweet and brought us complimentary prosecco while we waited outside in the cold. I was very surprised to see people eating outside in 40 degree weather under the heaters. It was way too cold for us. Once seated inside, the ambiance was warm and decorated beautifully for Christmas. Our server was great! The menu is not in English and only a few people seemed to know some English. We used google translate to decipher a few menu items, and didn't have any issues. I ordered a carafe of wine not realizing it would be 3 glasses full for only 9 euro. What a deal. And it was of course incredible Chianti. We started with a salad and brushetta with olive oil. The olive oil - OMG it had a bite and was delicious. I ordered the pear fiocchetti and it lived up to the hype. I enjoyed every single bite. The creamy savory sauce with the sweet filling was perfect. My boyfriend got the tagliatalle in wild boar ragu and it was also amazing. So savory. We loved watching all of the dishes get passed out of the kitchen. I added a side of fried artichokes, and it was a huge portion. I ate a few and took the rest to go, and they were soft and fresh. We finished with the creamiest tiramisu. We really enjoyed every moment of this special Christmas dinner. I highly recommend this place and will absolutely go again in the future! read more

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Loved their olive oil- very green tasting. Pear pocket pasta was very good; a difficult dish to find in the states. I enjoyed their fresh spinach, pear and goat cheese salad drizzled in honey after many heavy dishes. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Check out gelato passera across the street afterwards. read more

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The waiter was very attentive, funny, and knowledgeable. He would not take a no for a glass of wine so I tried it. Food Service was very quick. The pear pasta is a unique pairing dish I recommend. Nice relaxing old school atmosphere. Cute read more

Trattoria 4 Leoni - Pear filled pasta - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

One of my absolute favorites! I recommend starting with prosciutto e melone and then the fiocchetti di pera and either a main course or dessert. The chocolate on the cheesecake is pretty rich so if you're into that you'll love it. The tiramisu was also very good! There is both indoor and outdoor dining but here I prefer indoor. There's AC which isn't always the case and it just looks cute. And the service is great! This is definitely a place you want to make reservations for and even without it they were able to find space for me and my bf and they were very nice about it. read more

Pear in pasta?!? Do it! As a matter of fact, get 2 orders of it! The portions of pasta were a little smaller, and one plate is hard to share. You'll definitely want to order multiple courses. Everything we had was delicious and we will definitely be back! However, don't forget a reservation because this place is popular. read more

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This place was right outside our AirBNB. The service was excellent. The food was phenomenal. We ended up making reservations for the next night as we were leaving. The pear pasta is a must. Their steaks are cooked perfectly, the lasagna was the best. We had a true Italian dinner at this place with appetizers, forest and second courses and dessert. This is a must when in Florence. read more

This place has nearly everything for casual dining experience. The location is perfect and quaint. Lasagne was terrific and the veal tenderloin was delicious and savory. Service was good. Prices are definitely reasonable. Would recommend highly. The bar has way more wines than are on the menu too read more

The pear pasta and gnudi were outstanding and I highly recommend. All Americans are sat in way back and took 32 minutes to get waited on (not even drinks offered) and we had reservations. So they need to work on this. That said the food was excellent and once we were waited on our server from Ghana was very nice. read more

Trattoria 4 Leoni - Menu - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

awful experience here. Unless you're ordering the "famous pear pasta" do not come! The chicken was disgusting, chewy, treacherous and when I let the waiter know, he said "yeah that's how it is." Who wants that??? motlo male. on top of that, the service was atrocious. our waiter gave lots of attitude, served other tables sat long after us, and we sat there for 3 1/2 hours. No drink menu was handed to us we had to beg for our check. overall worst meal and dining experience we've had living in florence. read more

So lucky we stumbled in this place for lunch. Food was incredible. Our server was very helpful and we got a great table. Lunch was so good we tried to make a dinner reservation but they were booked. Eat here if you can. read more

Love this place! Got a bunch of dishes: octopus, tagliatelle, eggplant parmesan, ravioli and braised beef. Can not recommend the octopus and eggplant Parmesan enough! Definitely the best I've ever had. Service was fabulous read more

Trattoria 4 Leoni - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

We had a great meal at 4 Leoni! We had been recommended to this spot by a few friends so got reservations in advance. We were told we HAD to get the famous pasta dish here - a creamy asparagus sauce with pear-filled pasta. And we were glad we did - it was so rich, unique and flavorful! We also got the ratatouille which was a nice dose of veggies on an otherwise carb-heavy trip, and fried zucchini flowers which were unique. It was lovely to sit outside in the square, very peaceful! Our server was prompt and food came out much quicker than other spots we dined at. It does seem like everyone in the US is recommending this spot so we were surrounded by only American tables, so it's not necessarily a hidden gem hole-in-the-wall, but that pasta dish is delish! read more

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4 Leoni was highly recommended to us by a friend who actually owns an Italian restaurant in California - so we thought it had to be great. We were disappointed from the moment we sat down. The outside patio is on a busy Piazza - and not one of the attractive historic ones. We asked if we could change to an inside table (much cuter on the inside with great kitchen smells) - we were told absolutely no even though it never got more than half full on the inside. We were then ignored for about 20 minutes and weren't even offered water. Finally got a teenager for a waiter who spoke passable English (menu is entirely in Italian) but couldn't give us much in the way of translations or recommendations. Our wine order was frowned upon by the owner but didn't offer an alternative ("I don't like that wine") - so why have it on your menu? We shared a pear pasta and lasagna - which were both good - and then ordered 2 large Florentine steaks to share. The steaks were disappointing - a lot of gristle and unevenly cooked - and we had had a fabulous one a week earlier at a Montepulciano restaurant so we knew what it should taste like. We were made to feel so special at multiple restaurants throughout our trip that the entire experience at 4 Leoni was a terrible letdown for all of us. Maybe an off night for them but there were too many negatives. read more

The pear ravioli is as amazing as everyone says in the reviews. Some great vegetarian options and would definitely recommend.

Best pepperoni, fantastic food, beautiful wine, and great service couldn't be happier

Food (5 of 5) -- the bruschetta was excellent. The pear pasta was unique and outstanding; one of our favorite pastas in all of Italy. Service (5) -- fun and attentive. Atmosphere (5) -- lovely outdoor patio and inside dining as well. We're now debating whether to just come back here for dinner this evening -- it was that good! Update: we did come back for dinner and it was outstanding. read more

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From Livorno, we took a 1 1/2 he train ride East to la città dei Giglio (the city of the Lily), Florence in the heart of Tuscany. Florence was the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, contains a lot of Renaissance art in the museums, and was once the capital of the Kingdom of Italy. After we dropped our bags off at the airBNB, we walked one block on a narrow cobblestone street to T4L. They specialize in Tuscan dishes like ribollita, bistecca alla Fiorentina and rabbit. It is tucked away on a small street, near the Pitti Palace and the Ponte Vecchio. I ordered the polpo on top of a pea sauce (sorry, one tentacle is missing bc ITC grabbed it b4 I snapped a pic - LOL), and a salad. Mija and ITC ordered a couple of the local pastas (not pictured). I had octopus 3-4 times during my trip, and T4L's was the best. It was super fresh, grilled to perfection and the pea sauce was genius. Mija and ITC really liked their pastas as well. Regarding the ambiance, its al fresco and good for people watching. Likewise the service fr Byron was friendly & warm. He hails fr Albania, but obvi speaks Italian, as well as English & Spanish, and his mother tongue. I found out he learned Spanish while he worked in AZ. BTW, Italians seem to be more friendly when you can speak a little Italian, but seem even more friendly when you can speak an EU language besides English. T4L was a great start to our eating adventures in Florence. More to come! read more

Trattoria 4 Leoni - Polpo alla piestra con crema di piselli (€18,00) super tender & fresh - Italian Near Me - Florence, FI

Delicious food! Customer service was OTT we even received Italian speaking lessons. We sat outdoors under a covered patio. Although you may see available tables, I highly recommend dinner reservations so not to be turned away. Moderately priced. read more

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