Great little spot for a casual dinner in an otherwise touristy area. The truffle pasta special was so good. read more

Trattoria Da Benvenuto - we couldn't decide on the pastas so ordered three. truffle pasta was our favorite but the gnocchi and boar bolognese were great too. - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

We checked with a hotel employee for a good recommendation for pasta and he said he liked this place. It was delicious. Some of the best bruschetta I've tasted! The service was great. We sat by the doors that open into the streets. It was fun to people watch while dining. We had the asparagus & bruschetta appetizers. For dinner I tried the tomato risotto and my husband the truffle pasta. We both enjoyed our entrees. We did not have room for dessert. The only negative was their bread. It could use a little salt in the dough. Maybe it's just an American thing. read more

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This was our first meal in Florence and honestly was one of my most memorable and enjoyable of our entire trip. Maybe because I was hungry and jet lagged or maybe because I loved the casual, welcoming ambience, my memory of this place and the food they served here really made a positive impression on me. We loved their steamed fish so much that we ended up ordering it for takeout on another day. And the simple penne we ordered made me realize for the first time was "al dente" truly meant and that we Americans have been eating severely over cooked pasta our entire lives. Anyways, I highly recommend checking out this place in a city and country with delicious food in every corner. read more

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KEEP IN MIND - They have cover charge (=coperto) of 2 Euros per person, that we didn't t know about, until we got the bill. This was a HOT summer, 35 degrees Celsius (94 F), & the AC was set at 30 C, so we didn't get the cool-down that we expected during our lunch. Pretty good food, decent portion, just enough for 1 person. The Ravioli with cherry tomatoes was the best of the 4 we ordered. The pasta with boar sauce is a Florence specialty, was good, but not spectacular. The gnocchi was soft, chewy with the creamy sauce. The penne with meat sauce was pretty good. I wouldn't call this place affordable, as our bill for 4 ppl was 60.50 Euros (NOT cheap). read more

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AMAZING! We started with the carpaccio and artichoke salad which were fantastic. After the appetizers we simply had pasta, I had the gnocchi and our daughter had the ravioli and wife had risotto (not pictured). Each dish was very delicious, so difficult to explain how light all the pasta was, don't get me wrong they were all really rich and so satisfying. The service was excellent and you really couldn't ask for a better location. I simply love trattorias and if you go to Italy and are looking for a good place to eat you really can't go wrong with a trattoria. We were just fortunate to find a ridiculously fantastic one! read more

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First restaurant we dined in on our visit to Florence. Definitely felt the charm and vibe of an Italian theme inside. We actually ate here twice, my husband enjoyed his meals so much. The first time we ordered beef filet with mushrooms and the truffle pasta. Both were very good - very flavorful. An amazing first meal in Florence! The second time we had the pappardelle pasta with boar sauce and the spaghetti with clams and mussels - also very good. I have to say I enjoyed the truffle pasta more than the pappardelle, but still a good meal. Service was attentive, friendly, and I believe the owner helped us on both occasions. Would definitely recommend this restaurant! read more

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One of our favorite meals in Florence! I wished we could find only restaurants that run like this. We got the Florentine steak and a couple of pasta dishes, and split them 4 ways. It was incredible! We are definitely medium-rare people, and this was probably leaning a little closer to rare, which we all really loved. read more

Trattoria Da Benvenuto - Florentine Steak - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

I have no idea how this place has received positive reviews. Our food was terrible. Penne pasta was very basic, store bought pasta and too salty. Side dish of asparagus was plain steamed asparagus, no seasoning, overcooked and so mushy that it was not edible. The insalada mist was nothing special, but it was the best thing on our table because everything else was so bad. Servers were unfriendly and barely spoke to us. So disappointing. read more

First meal in Florence. I saw good reviews, wanted to take a look. We didn't have a reservation for 2, but that was no problem, host sat us right away. As we settled in, we noticed almost everybody coming in had a reservation, so make sure to get a reservation as we likely got lucky for the time of day. Reservations are done online. I ordered the Tagliatelle with Boar Sauce and it was decent/good. Ambience is cool, lot of tourists. Conveniently located. Good service. Friendly people. read more

We were so fortunate to have this amazing and affordable restaurant next to the place we stayed! The restaurant is very close to the Uffizi Gallery and Galieo Museum, so if you are near or is planning a day near those spots, be sure to check this place out! You won't be disappointed! We came here for dinner around 7 pm. We didn't make any reservations and did not want to compete for a table during prime dinner time of 8 pm. When we arrived, the restaurant was not packed at all! Only 2 to 3 tables were seated. The host sat us promtly. We ordered an appetizer, first, and second course, and a bottle of house wine (all to share between 2 people). The portions were pretty large (sorry not pics of the main dishes since I was to excited to eat! The bruschetta was very tasty and the tomatoes treated fresh. The first course of gnocchi with tomato sauce was also very fresh and tasty! The second course of the beef fillet with green peppers was cooked medium rare (the staff didn't ask for a preference so I assume this is how it is cooked in Florence). This fish was also very flavorful! The beef fillet slices easily and wasnt tough to eat. The meal came with complimentary bread. The house wine was also delicious! It is on the dryer end and only 11€. Between the 2 of us, it only cost 50€! read more

Trattoria Da Benvenuto - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

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Absolutely delightful restaurant. Staff was amazing friendly and the food was delicious. Thank you for a wonderful night. read more

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We enjoyed our lunch here. Yes, it looks touristy, but you are in Firenze. Ruffino Prosecco €22. Average Bruschetta with tomatoes. Just right. Ravioli with burratta and tomatoes. Excellent, delicious cheese. Pork loin with roasted potatoes. Tender, Rich. ++ service, attentive and friendly + Pinit 1929 flatware. Medium weight. + clean bagno - paper napkins €82 for lunch for 2 read more

Ok, this may not be the very best restaurant in the city but you won't have to pay for your meals like it is either. My wife & I had a great dinner with a bottle of wine for less than 35 euros! I had the skewered & grilled prawns with nicely sliced and grilled zucchini. I also asked for a side of spinach. The prawns were perfectly cooked and the zucchini was grilled just right (I'm not a fan of zucchini but this was nice!). The spinach needed a bit more flavor so I squeezed the lemon on it that came with the prawns and it was also good. My wife pasta with truffle cream sauce. It was creamy and delicious. The noodles were a good quality store bought noodle. The service was attentive and on point. I'd certainly recommend this place for a great dinner without a huge price! It's nice! read more

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After seeing online reviews and pictures, we were interested in visiting this trattoria. The Staff was gracious and inviting. We arrived about 30 minuets after they opened for dinner and found only 3 other groups of Americans. The place was packed with locals by the time we left. Our dinner was amazing. The appetizer was much bigger than we expected which should have been a clue. All of the portions were large. My wife and I shared an appetizer, had our own pasta, and shared a secondi. We were stuffed. The pasta was incredible. My gnocchi was the best pasta dish I have ever had. A great mouth feel and wonderful flavor. Simple yet elegant. My wife was very happy with her as well. It was an excellent meal for around 50 euro. Had we had more time, we would have returned for another meal. read more

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Excellent food. We found this place from our guidebook and was so happy to find it! Low key restaurant away from all the touristy areas. We sat down and ordered wine. We both tried veal dishes. My husband got scaloppa di vitello al vino bianco (veal escalope cooked in white wine) which was recommended by the guidebook. It was so juicy and tender and full of flavor from the sauce and meat combo! I got the grilled veal which also was amazing. The only bad thing was the staff for got us after we were done eating. It took us a while for us to get our checks but it's the typical Italian dining experience. read more

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I've never left a yelp review before but this was the best gnocchi I've had in my entire life. I went two days in a row to get it read more

Trattoria Da Benvenuto - Gorgonzola gnocchi - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

The place is sorta hidden away in the corner since consttruction is done around the area. The food was decent , but service didn't feel all warm and fuzzy. One of the guys was really nice the other waiter felt cold. It may be that we are tourist , but nothing can change that fact. Food came out at a good time. read more

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Definitely a restaurant worth stopping at for dinner if you are in Florence. The gnocchi in gorgonzola cheese was excellent, as was the tiramisu. We had dinner around 18:30 with no waits! read more

Trattoria Da Benvenuto - Gnocchi with gorgonzola sauce. - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

Food was amazing! Read a review on this place and had to check it out for myself. Ended up going back twice. The service was also amazing. Staff was very friendly! Definitely a must when in Florence. Ps: you have to try the tiramisu! read more

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Unbelievably good - perhaps our best meal by far in Italy. We started with antipasto meat tray which was filled with delicious salamis and big enough to make a meal. My daughter loved the tomato soup which was wonderfully thick. But the main reason to dine here is the steak - think a large filet - thick and juicy - cooked to perfection. Don't bother with the grilled chicken which was the only disappointing item. Finished with a delicious Tiramisu. Add a E25 bottle of Chianti riserve and the bill was still below E100 - about half of what we'd pay in back home in ripoff SF. read more

No. I know, you are in a tourist trap, but at least give me good food. Mediocre food at its finest.

Was lucky enough to walk in to this restaurant at around 8pm on a Tuesday. Most of the popular restaurants in florence are sold out with reservations for dinner so it's a good idea and not gamble it like I did. Nevertheless I was lucky to get in and the luck was two fold as the food was excellent. This was perhaps my favorite not because of a single great dish but the superb quality of everything thing I had here. The pork chop was seasoned and cooked perfectly. Potatoes had an aroma and flavor of rosemary. The veal with wine sauce was excellent as was the risotto. The tiramisu was good but nothing special. Go with the chianti over the house wine it's worth the extra few euro. read more

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Best pasta we had in Florence! Tried 3 different, all amazing! So affordable as well. read more

Trattoria Da Benvenuto - Spaghetti Pomodoro - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

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A hidden gem in Firenze!!! We walked and walked to find this place because of the ratings that this restaurant had and it was worth all the footsteps it took to come here and savor some authentic and most delicious Italian food. I had the fish and it was delicately steamed and yet superbly seasoned and deboned. I must say I had to pay attention for the remaining bones but it was not difficult to find. The fish was very fresh and was very very tasty. My husband had veal with some spaghetti on the side and this was the best spaghetti our entire family ever had. I have no idea how the sauce was seasoned but it was simply delicious and cooked al dente! The veal was of course perfect and so was the steak that my daughter had along with the sauce that accompanied it! We had prosciutto and mozarella and it was to die for! A must try and visit if you're in Firenze!!! read more

Enjoyed a delightful meal here, attentive device and fantastic deserts. We had the peppered beef, taglitari Bolognese, pollo con patates, and spaghetti with red sauce and garlic. For desert: cream caramel and the chese cache al ciaccolatto. Both were fantastic. Family owned and run. Great atmosphere, highly recommended. read more

There were only two previous reviews on Yelp, but we thought we would give this place a try. I must say, not only was this the best meal I have had in Europe (Paris, Dijon, Bern, and Milan), this was also one of the most reasonably priced and highest value meals we have had!!! Typical Americans, we were the earliest guests....7:30 PM. After a long day of seeing the sites, we just wanted a good meal and head to our hotel. Forgive my lack of Italian and probably poor spelling. I cannot tell you the proper names of the dishes we ate, but I will try my best at descriptions. We started with a fresh tomato, basil, and olive oil bruschetta. It was so fresh and a refreshing starter. Next I had this "soup" that was not what I consider soup. It was a thick and hearty vegetable stew......just amazing! Next I had the veal cutlets with tomatoes and mushrooms....and a light sauce....again, amazing! The family didn't want so much food. My wife had a simple penne type pasta.....a simple Bolognese sauce was just superb. My son had the simple spaghetti with a truffle cream sauce.....so wonderfully aromatic and earthy. My daughter had a simple tortellini type pasta in sort of a carbonara sauce......again, just awesome! For desert, we opted for two dishes....the tiramisu and a torta della nonna. The torts was amazing.....hot and custardy center with nuts and a great crust top and bottom. Service was great! They were patient with silly Americans and made great suggestions. read more

Trattoria Da Benvenuto - Tiramisu and torte della nonna.... - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

Do you want an amazing dinner while you are in Florence? Then come to Trattoria Da Benvenuto. Off the beaten path in an area not as crowded as others, you will experience real Italy food. Let's just say there's no pizza on the menu here! You won't miss it. I recommend the house wine, it was excellent (what was in it? I do not know!). Also, the spaghetti is TO DIE FOR. The best spaghetti in my life. No idea what they did to it but it was fabulous. We also had the sole, it melted in your mouth. Also, we had both the pepper steak and the truffle steak. The sauce on top was so fantastic, I was full but couldn't stop eating. My son had potato ravioli with meat sauce, and it was so good he ate almost all of the adult size portion. We also tried the prosciutto with mozarella and it was yummy! The veal was also a table favorite. Yes we ate our hearts out here. You will too! Bene, bene! read more

A very lovely small restaurant with great Italian food and very reasonable price. Better service and better quality of food than those right next to touristic attractions in all places we have been to during this trip in Italy, and what a relief and comforting experience that we found this restaurant first evening arriving in Florence, after two days eating at over-priced restaurants in Venice where the staff take away your plates and ask you to pay as soon as you put your cutlery down. The traditional roast pork and roast rabbit are amazing, as well as the pasta here. Even their wine selection is great! read more

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A cozy little hideaway in the city center with a charmingly classic vibe tucked away in a narrow alleyway near a very old church.

Found this small restaurant walking down the street. No outdoor seating but they were full so we gave it a try. It did not disappoint. First off, the prices are beyond reasonable. We started with the bruschetta and the prosciutto and melon. Tomatoes in the bruschetta were so tasty and spiced perfectly. However, the prosciutto and melon was incredible. Melon was sweet and ripe draped with a large portion of prosciutto. For dinner, I had a a simple pasta with tomatoes and basil. It hit the spot. Wine list is also reasonable and service was attentive. read more

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Amazing! We stopped by the night we wanted to eat here and made reservations for 9pm on a Tuesday, but they probably weren't necessary on a weekday. Service was excellent and food was incredibly good! We started with bruschetta and for my entree I ordered sea bass with vegetables, my partner ordered the fillet with mushrooms. The food was very simple- olive oil and herbs, but not much more and everything was absolutely perfect. read more

This was a pleasant restaurant with reasonable prices. The food was tasty but just average. The service was very good with helpful staff. We went twice because of location and timing. It probably deserves 3 1/2 stars but there is such good food in Florence that the competition is high. read more

Tired of walking around Firenze, finding touristy restaurants that take your wallet to the cleaners only to leave you wanting a real experience of Florentine cuisine? Trattoria Da Benvenuto is the answer to that longing you have felt. Located a mere two blocks from the Arno, the trattoria is a local, family establishment that seems to cater simply to anyone who wants to get a good meal. As a party of three, the first thing we noticed was the healthy mix of both tourists and locals. The interior feels simultaneously old world and modern. Portions of the wall reveal stone masonry, while large exposed timbers carry the ceiling. This is against the modern metal lighting fixtures and paint scheme on the walls. On the menu you'll find some of the best in Tuscan wines and a wide selection of Italian pasta dishes. When we first sat down, we started off with different styles of wine. I tried their cheapest Montepulciano from Abbruzo, while we nibbled on the complementary bread. Although a value, the wine was full bodied and rich, with a subtle spicy undertone. For my meal, I started with rigatoni al pomodoro with eggplant and cheese. The pomodoro sauce was fortunately applied conservatively to the pasta, accompanied with eggplant, herbs, and grated cheese atop the dish. My wife's dish was the creamy cheese gnocchi. The pillowy gnocchi waded in a pool of one of the creamiest cheese sauces I've tasted. Both of the pasta dishes were superb, with the gnocchi as a standout. We moved on to the mains, both of us ordering the truffle eggs. I added a side of fried veggies that complemented the egg well. While the eggs were cooked a bit on the overdone side, the truffle shavings were of a generous portion considering the relatively low price of the entree. Aside from the burned edges of the egg, the meal was rich, flavorful, and delicious. Our meal was of such substance that we passed on their dessert menu, although the selections chosen by our dining neighbors looked decadent. The total price tag for the three of us hit €62 including cover/service fees, a real steal for a big meal in Firenze. Trattoria Da Benvenuto may not be making waves with a trendy or modern cuisine, but it excels in creating authentic Italian meals in a rustic environment for a reasonable price. read more

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We fell in here by accident, walking through the crowds in the tourist center of Florence, and frustrated by wait times. What a fantastic place! We discovered the high rating after taking our seats in the air conditioning (AHHH!) and looking it up on Yelp with the free Wifi. What luck. Great lunch at a reasonable price. Service is very professional and polished. We sampled all over the menu: risotto w/ porcini, gnocchi, bruschetta, and smoked buffala mozerella. Tiramisu for desert. Everything was wonderful. read more

Food does not resemble plates in photos. Also was charged for items that I didn't order or receive. With some much competition in the area I expected better. read more

This is a hidden gem. The quality of the food was above average even for Italy and the prices were probably below average for Firenze. I think we may have had deer pasta, which tasted better than it sounds. The steak with fat flakes of parmiggiano and sweet balsamic over arugula was divine. It was also unpretentious and pretty empty, which made it easy to talk and ask a lot of questions to the waiter. Compared to a lot of other places in Firenze where there is a wait or a line and then it is a circus inside, we found this place refreshing. I definitely look forward to going back. read more

Came here 2 nights in a row. The rigatoni with eggplant is amazing. I had the carpaccio which was delicious. The pork with truffle was good also. I am not a vegetarian and I ordered the pasta dish each night. the first night in shared it and the 2nd night we ordered one a piece. The wine is on point and it is service with a smile. The food is decently priced and it's located in a quaint location. Please don't pass it up thinking it's a tourist trap. The food is yummy. read more

We had the Florentine steak and fried veal. Both were incredible. Oh, and the tiramisu! Believe the hype! The bread was basic and the spinach was a little dry--just a drop in the bucket given the quality of everything else. read more

Desperate for a place to go after a long tour we came here. Quiet, good house wine for E3 a glass, tremendous food. Nuff said.

One of my favorite restaurants in Firenze. Trattoria da Benvenuto is probably the best value play in the city -- the quality of food that you get at these prices is tough to find elsewhere. My one recommendation is to try the sardine starter (if it happens to be on the menu while you're there), you won't be disappointed. read more