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My partner and I recently tried this place while we were in Florence and we were disappointed after trying their florentine chianina which was actually recommended by our server. The steak came and it wasn't tasty as what we have expected. The price is not worth the quality of steak we had. There are a lot of other places with good quality steaks in the area. Overall, steak was nothing special, but place was cozy and service was good.
Probably the most popular steakhouse in Florence. We gotta try the Florentine steak. After consulting the server, we got the local Italian beef (forgot its name, but the fattier one). The steak came out with great presentation. Sizzling on a hot plat. Giant piece of meat. We easily finish all the meat, so it was good. The steak tasted normal though - not as beefy as dry aged beef, or not as flavorful at some other places i have tried (Porteno in Sydney), Just regular red meat taste. A little not salty enough. For sure not the best steak i have ever eaten. Probably due to the simple way how Florentine steaks are cooked. The tiramisu was also mid. Servers were somehow all non-Italian (Indians), so that gave me a touristy vibe. But whatever lol. Anyways, it was still a good dinner date overall, so just want to leave it at a positive note.
Trattoria dall'Oste is a popular restaurant in Florence and there are multiple locations to choose from. Restaurant is known for its for its steaks and pasta. Since we knew we couldn't finish the gigantic Florentine steak, we opted for the rib eye steak. I was particularly impressed with the steak. It was surprisingly tough considering it was rib eye. Did not notice much marbling on the rib eye either. On the other hand, I did enjoy the Beef Ragu as it provided tender chunks of beef in a tomato and carrot based ragu sauce. Very tasty and the pasta was tender and good bite to it. The service was subpar and uneven for us. Nobody even acknowledged us for 10 min after we sat and I had to flag someone to help us. The waiter seemed disinterested and just asked whether we are ready to order. Seems like they didn't know who was supposed to serve my table. Oh well. Guess I won't be coming back give all the restaurant options in Florence.
Probably the best meal I've ever had, Trattoria dall'Oste was most definitely the right decision for where I would have liked to indulge in my florentine steak desires. From the intimate ambiance, to the exceptional service, to the attention to detail on every dish, to the perfect texture and taste of the florentine steak, it was worth every penny for a nice dinner out. Look no further, Trattoria dall'Oste is your place for the best florentine steak in Florence.
Stopped by here for a late lunch and it was great. Everything from the cleanliness of the restaurant to the service and the food was on point. We started with the beef tartare and it had great flavor, it was fresh buttery and soft. The gnudi was creamy and had great texture. It was missing a bit of salt but still very enjoyable. The seafood pasta had plenty of seafood and had great flavor. Great experience. Food was delicious and so was the wine.
Trattoria dall'Oste in the heart of Florence (Firenze) Italy. Having their Chianina Beef Steak was a Life Changing experience. We've tried USDA Prime, Kobe, and Wagyu. From places like DK's, Wolfgang's, steakhouses from Nee York to Japan. The steaks they're serving in Florence / Firenze is the best I've ever had. Impeccable service from the front to the back of the house. Cozy dining room. They also serve Italian cuisine but they're Famous the World over for their Steaks. .
Blown away by the Bistecca alla Florentina! You could definitely make a reservations because it gets very busy. We decided to have an early dinner and luckily were able to get a table right away. The restaurant is low lighting and very clean. The T-Bone steak was phenomenal! It came on a hot plate which made it fun to cook the steak to your liking! The amount of steak that it comes in is plenty to share. The side grilled vegetables we got were kind of cold and so we actually put it on the hot plate to warm it up and it was delicious! We also got the pasta which was good, but we probably didn't need to order it since we were so full from the steak. Service was great! Very attentive staff!
We came here our first night in Florence. This restaurant was highly recommended by our hotel and TripAdvisor. We did not have a reservation but at 8:00pm we had no problem getting a table. We were seated quickly and the service was excellent. The server explained the traditional Florentine steak and best options for ordering. We ordered a 1.2 Kg steak for 2 people, cooked the traditional style rare to medium rare. We added arugula salad and grilled vegetables. The steak was served on a sizzling hot cast iron serving platter. It was absolutely amazing, cooked to perfection. The salad and vegetables were also delicious and all were good size portions. We also ordered a nice bottle of wine and the service presentation was perfect. The waiter ensured we tasted the wine and that the glasses were perfectly decanted. We wrapped up the meal with tiramisu and dessert wine. Both were delicious and the portions were perfect. Overall this was a great meal and the ambiance was very pleasing. Service was excellent and not pushy. They seemed genuinely interested in ensuring that the meal was perfect. I would highly recommend a visit to one of the 4 locations in Florence. This location was a short walk from our hotel and offered an enjoyable evening stroll after the meal through the piazzas surrounding the duomo.
We were in Florence with a Tauck tour and one of our fellow travelers had heard about this place from a friend of theirs. He and his wife invited me and my husband to go to dinner with them here. We had an 8:30 reservation and the place was already packed. The restaurant has plenty of appetizers and pastas, but their signature dish is steak. My husband and the other male member of our party split the signature dish, the Florentine steak. It was humongous! It comes to the table on a hot grilling plate. I had the lasagna. It was a good size portion and tasty. Our fourth dining guest had the sliced beef with rocket salad and mushrooms. She requested medium but it came out kind of rare.
My husband and I came to Dall'Oste at via dei cherchi for our first wedding anniversary. We got the Florentine steak to share and it was very good and flavorful. I will say, we wished they would have shown us the cut beforehand, because it was a little fattier than we would have liked it. The service was fine, but we didn't have just one server and I wish we did. It made the experience a little less personable. I heard other locations of Dall'Oste in Florence were better, so we would definitely try another location. Be aware this is a very touristy place to go. Overall the food was great.
Immediately upon walking in, grabbing our reserved table was a little hard and to be frank kind of cold as we waited in that hallway with meats in the window. We got escorted to a table in the foreign people section I'm sure as all of them were Asian just like us so I wasn't sure if this was racial profiling or like just a foreign thing to grab a waiter who will try to fill our nights with jokes that we don't really get because he was very witty and very rude but somehow managed to make us laugh by the end of the night or maybe it was just the amount of steak we ate we just thought his comments were just insane and ridiculous. Definitely don't come for service. The Wagyu was the fave and honestly our waiter did good in recommending this as the Wagyu is from Venice Italy. We also ordered the porter from Italy as well to try it and the Wagyu was melting in your mouth like butter! The porter was good too I enjoy the fat parts here as they have a bit of a good crunch to the meat. The salad had no dressing just so you know, and the potatoes were soooo good but they're boiled so just precaution if you're an American searching for fried potatoes - it's not. HOWEVER I love these potatoes since they're boiled and buttery. Quite in fact suits the steak since the steak is already so heavy. I loved the steak here and since we don't tip I guess service doesn't matter here in Italy. Food is amazing and very worth while. Totally recommend this to people who want to try florentine steak.
This place by far is my favorite steakhouse. There is a lot of competition in Florence for bistecca Fiorentina but for me the combination of the high quality of the food, the extensive and incredible wine list and the attentive staff make this place the overall choice. The interior of the restaurant also lends to the experience with its arched and domed ceiling which take you back in time. I highly recommend this restaurant if you are in Firenze.
They get you in and out quickly. No lingering! The server approached our table for the first time and said "you ready?" No greeting, no offer of drinks, no sharing details about the menu. One of my bigger pet peeves. Combined with a few other interesting happenings during our evening it was just not the service we'd prefer. The food was fine - particularly enjoyed the dessert of profiteroles and the potatoes. But as soon as that last utensil was placed down, we were aware it was time to go. They flip tables very quickly here. Restaurant was beautiful and cozy. Looks small but in reality is quite large with multiple rooms. Appreciated the 20% discount off of our bill through Yelp check-in. But after 8 nights in Italy (so probably 15 meals out) it was the first one to ask for gratuity when we paid. Would not return.
2 years ago
The best place to experience Florentine steak. A clean restaurant with friendly servers I'm glad we were able to eat here. The steak comes out on a sizzling platter and was the perfect amount of food for 2. No seasoning or sauce necessary the steak was perfect on its own. read more
2 years ago
Many options for steak, expect to go in at your exact time of your reservations. A different experience and very nice ambiance with a view of all steaks and chops! read more
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This was my husband and I's 2nd Florentine steak experience after Trattoria Za zas. It was delicious but we think za zas still had the best steak overall. The atmosphere was more modern but the service was still great. read more
4 years ago
Absolutely delicious steak! I ordered the cheapest one for about €26 and it was the juiciest steak I've ever eaten. The potatoes on the side were really good too. I wish the bread was warm and the free appetizer really tasted weird, but that's just because I'm un-cultured read more
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Great place, ac works, clean restrooms! Great food, great place to take a break from walking so much read more
4 years ago
One of our favorite meals in Florence. The steak was absolutely amazing and worth every penny we spent. The service was impeccable, wine selection was incredible and nobody left hungry or upset with their choice. read more
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My partner and I split the steak florentine meal that was on the back of the menu (by the drinks). It included a meat platter, bruschetta and pate, steak florentine, water, and potatoes for a reasonable price. The meat was cooked perfectly, we originally got medium rare and it continues to cook on the hot plate. Juicy meat! Staff understood English fairly well. The lighting was perfect for dinner. read more
7 years ago
There's a reason why this place has 4.5 stars and over 200+ reviews: it's THAT good. We did the bistecca special for 25 euros per person and not only was it deliciously, it was very filling. Be prepared to spend 2 1/2 hours chilling, laughing, enjoying some wine, and loving on your lady. What the special came with: - Each of us received 3 pieces of bruschetta. 1 tomato & olive oil, 1 beef, and 1 chicken pâté. - each of us got a large piece of steak (cooked medium) & roasted potatoes with pesto. (You can choose that or a salad) - it came with wine & water We stayed, digested our tummies, then got the dolce supfera. A chocolate ball filled with marscapone, pistachios, and raspberry sauce. Our waiter told us it was Instagram worthy but he poured the sauce before I was able to snap for the 'gram lol. Either way, it was definitely worth trying! I ordered an espresso to balance the sweetness out. They were so friendly and sweet that they gave us two complimentary glasses of Limoncello to finish off the night. Strong and delicious! All of this came out to $65.80 euros read more
3 years ago
Great Bistecca Florentina. While the restaurant is a bit far from the city center, it was definitely worth the walk. I recommend this location for trying this classic preparation. read more
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Awarded as one of the 100 best steakhouses in the world! It sure didn't disappoint. Very quaint and unpretentious restaurant with great service and oh the food - so AMAZING! read more
3 years ago
Food service and ambiance exceptional! you will not be disappointed! Sooo flavorful and Emanuel was an awesome server. read more
3 years ago
If you like steak, this is the place to go in Florence, home of the T-bone steak (look it up)! Presentation was fabulous and the food was equally tasty. Specifically, the steak was tender and medium-rare to perfection. My wife thought the pasta was overdone but I thought it was just right (I assumed in Florence it's correct). What vegetables? The only knock on the place is they did not offer (to sell) me wine and the waiter acted a little rushed. I wasn't drinking that night anyway. read more
I was walking through the city looking for a nice place to have lunch. I looked this place up in Yelp and gave it a try. And I was not disappointed. After I was seated i perused the menu list and decided to have the filet with Aceto balsamico from Modena sauce and white beans. Accompanying that with half a bottle of red wine from the house. While I was waiting a waiter brought me a canapé consisting of bruschetta topped with minced meat mixed in olive oil. A great starter. Then my course came. The meat was cooked as ordered - in my case medium - and almost melted in my mouth. The meat with the sauce and the beans were a delight, but be aware that this dish is not everybody's shoes. This was a great lunch, which I enjoyed every minute. I ended the lunch with a limoncello to digest and an espresso. This is for sure a restaurant I would reconsider. read more
First off, my group was really looking forward to having dinner here as it was recommended, and there was a Yelp coupon for 20% off, BUT it was disappointing! The waiter presented himself in a way that was "just order please so I can move on" attitude. When questioned about the prix fixe meals buried on the back page of the menu, you could see that he lost interest as the big ticket dinner didn't happen. Told us our medium rare steak would come out on a sizzling hot slab, didn't happen, not hot, no sizzling, and our steak was warm at best. Waiter never came back to us to see how our meal was as he focused on the larger tourist tables. At the end of the meal, when I presented the coupon, it was like no one had seen it, and three different people came to our table to question it, but not our waiter. I was told I had to pay up front of the restaurant where they first told me the coupon was applied, not true as I questioned the bill, the woman behind the counter then said the coupon was not valid because we used the prix fixe meal. Even though this was not clearly stated or on the menu that she quickly waved at me, we ended up paying the full amount for an OK steak dinner. We had previously had dinner at a lesser known place and had a far superior Florentine steak for half the price worth much better service. Lesson learned, and I will not recommend this restaurant. Bad service and sub-par food are not what I want for an expensive meal. read more
7 years ago
Recommended by our hotel, and luckily they were able to make same day reservation (we are staying at Hotel Cavour). We were seated on time at 8pm and it was busy!! Full house. There was a line for walk ups, and we heard a 30 min wait. The food was really good. We got the 1.2 kg t-bone and it was massive. Too much for my husband and me, but a couple with larger appetites could finish it I think. We were close, but after an appetizer and bottle of wine no way we could. We also had the tortellini and mushroom crustini. Everything was delicious. My husband and I are not foodies by any means and this was our big dinner, in terms of price and amount of food. I highly recommend this restaurant for parties looking for a more upscale meal with a laid back and fun atmosphere. You must have steak in Florence too! read more
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So my buddy Mike Philips said I need to have a Florentine steak to "trust" him. The wife and I decided to have a lunch date here while sight seeing. This did not disappoint. I had a meat coma in a very good way after. The steak was aged to perfection, tender and so delicious!!! The staff was great and by the time we left the lunch rush hit the restaurant. Since we came during the day and not evening, they gave us 20% off the bill for off peak hours! A glass of wine and some grilled veggies with the steak was all we needed. read more
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Lovely experience in the heart of Florence. We ventured into this place randomly during lunch time and glad we made it here. Known for their Florentine steaks and truffle, this place has plenty to offer. As you enter, you see all the meats to your right and they keep truffles to your left in display. We got seated right away in the front in a cozy table: their restaurant is huge and quite spacious. We loved sitting in a comfortable location. They also had a 20% discount on yelp if you checked in which was awesome! Our sever didn't know about this as I am guessing not many people know about it, but she checked with her colleague and they confirmed it for us. I got the truffle mushroom pasta and my husband got one of the speaking Florentine steaks. I definitely coming here once and getting a taste of the true Florentine goodness! read more
4 years ago
One of my favorite spots in Florence! Tonight I enjoyed the pappardelle with burrata and truffle which was amazing. Our server Emmanuel went above and beyond to make the dinner special as it's my 29th bday! Cin cin!!!!!! read more
4 years ago
The food here is AMAZING! Emmanuel gave us such great service and made my friends birthday so special!! One of our favorite meals in Florence. Definitely need to get an affogato if you come! read more
5.0 stars. When in Florence, you have got to try Bistecca alla Fiorentina. (Porterhouse steak - filet mignon and New York steak). This place T bone are 25 days dry age steak, serve with truffle cream, onion sauce and tomato sauce. Meat here is more lean than US prime beef, but favor is different. Since it has been dry aged, meat is very tender. This place excel in their grilling skills. They probably grills the TBone first, then cut out the meat, and bake, grill more and season the bone also. If you eat the bone, even that part is medium rare, same level as the meat. Usually meat near bone is too raw, but not here! There are many levels of steak all dry aged goes all the way to 400€/1kg. Bistecca alla Fiorentina dry age steak 1.2 kg. Served on hot plate. 58 € -5.0 Stars- excellent. No other words needed. Ok order one for each person. Bruschetta with mushroom and miso. Free.-4.5 Stars- tasted like minced meat! Yum. Pasta pomodoro 7.5€ -2.5 star- Should not order non-steak item in steak house. Tasted like regular American restaurants. Cover charge 2.5€ per head. Half bottle of wine 7.5€ -4.0 Stars- good value, drink till the end and not sour. Service was attentive. Reservations highly recommended. When we leave, long lines outsides. read more
4 years ago
They don't particularly like Americans so if you go there, just be prepared. Our waitress was so offended by us that she wouldn't even make eye contact with us when we were ordering. She stood off to the side and stared at the front door as we gave her our order. She even rolled her eyes several times as we told her what we wanted. They did not cook the 80 euro steak anywhere close to how we wanted it and never came back to check on us until 30 minutes after they delivered our food. Plus, they didn't bother to deliver our side vegetables at all so those had to be taken off the bill. Another thing to be prepared for: they charge a 3.50 euro per person cover charge just to seat you in their restaurant. read more
Just a heads up: you can't use the Yelp or fork discount if you order the fixed menu! Quite pricey for not that good of a menu. Didn't really enjoy the other stuff that came with the fixed menu (the charcuterie, potatoes) but we got it because it was the most budget friendly option. The meat was okay, I liked the presentation, it feels very grand. However we ordered it rare and it was more medium / medium rare in places. Also wasn't as big as we were hoping. Mostly bone and large chunks of fat! Also very important that you ask for the SAUCE because it's a fun trio that adds flavor to an otherwise pretty plain steak. Not quite sure why everybody is raving about this place! Maybe it's because I'm from Texas but this is pretty standard, and way overpriced for what it is. read more
Whenever my family and I recall our trip to Italy, we always reminisce on this one restaurant that we visited before departing Florence and Italy in general. Today, it suddenly hit me as I was browsing through my reviews - that I'd never written a review for this place!! How could I!? Thankfully, the five-star service and delicious food remain fresh in my mind. We made a reservation through Fork, where we were able to receive the 20% discount (not available through Yelp at the time). And thank God we made a reservation - by the time we finished our meal, there was a massive line extending all the way out the door and into the streets! We decided to order the most famous steak in Florence - the bistecca alla fiorentina, known as the T-bone steak. If I recall correctly, it came with a side, and we opted for the potatoes. Frankly, I never even got around to tasting the potatoes as I was so full by that time! We also got a salad on the side (the insalata mista, zucchine grigliate, carciofi, prosciutto cotto e pomodorini). The salad was, unfortunately, overpriced and not worth its value. However, I was in dire need of greens at the time. The ham was an interesting addition, but I still happily consumed the bed of greens. We started off with two portions/bowls of simple mussels marinated in white wine and lemon. These were so fresh and good! The mussels, though simply prepared, had a subtle and amazing sweetness. We cleared the two plates in record time! And then... came the show-stopper. The main act. The steak! It came sizzling on a hot plate, served with three accompanying sauces. The steak also came pre-cut, designed for easy and efficient consumption. It was unbelievably tasty and rich. The steak honestly fell apart in the mouth, dissolving into buttery and fatty goodness. It was perfectly seared and had the ultimate crisp, rendering all the fats and juices flowing. It was the type of steak where you could eat it all and not feel stuffed or greasy at all! The cut was amazing, as was the technique. Not overcooked by any means, but perfectly executed. The T-bone left such a lasting impression that my sister ended up taking the bone to gnaw at the good bits inside the joints / bone curves. I drool thinking about it... We were so happy and content by the end of the meal that we chose to order two servings of tiramisu. The tiramisu was pudding-like and soft, and came served with a dark chocolate sauce on the side. It was heavenly and pillowy soft! Very sinfully creamy. The service was also phenomenal. While every Korean girl in the restaurant practically had a steak to themselves (I know that they were Korean because I could hear the language - it was also funny at the time as Koreans love and appreciate their beef!), we shared one T-bone among four of us. Although we would have received poor service in other areas, the servers at Trattoria dall'Oste treated us with courtesy and kindness! They even brought out sharing utensils and cleared our plates when finished. The meal was not at all expensive (given that most our meals in Italy tended to be overpriced), and with the 20% off, it was such a steal! The only small complaint we had was the $2.50 charged per person, but since we had just returned from Venice, where a massive tourist tax applies, it wasn't that bad. I miss this place and its steak so much! Hopefully I'll find something comparable in Canada soon... read more
4 years ago
So glad we made reservations for this place. Beautiful wine and amazing service. Food was so good. read more
6 years ago
Horrible experience. I was excited to come here because the restaurant came out on a Korean TV show I watched previously but sad to say the service was discriminatory. My fiance and I are American but of Korean background. I can say the service to other tables of people who looked Asian, the service was NOT the same as to people who were Italian or white. The prosciutto was not great and smelled bad, burrata was pretty decent. Steak was average compared to other places I have been to in Florence. If you are not Asian, your experience may be better. But I would never recommend anyone to come here. To all the tourist, there are better places. Il Latini is a great choice to try instead, it was great 8 years ago and great even now. read more
3 years ago
Very good steak, we were asked how we wanted it cooked which surprised me but they cooked it exactly how I wanted which was perfect. The server brought our table a free appetizer and was patient explaining different menu items. The French fries were comparable to McDonalds fresh crispy fries. read more
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