Super Cute Wife and I were in need of some food and we stopped into La Paglietta. We both were…read moreincredibly happy we did as this was one of the "memorable meals" we've enjoyed. You know those meals, the few you can clearly recall with pleasure for whatever reason. I'll elaborate. We walked in and were warmly greeted and we picked our spot to sit. We started with a bottle of Chianti which our server chose. We wanted a local wine and he said most of their wines come from "within 3 miles." We looked over the menu for some vegetarian options and found some delicious looking things. When it came time to order we said "sono vegetariano" and wanted to make sure the things we ordered would be. He smiled and told us "we could order whatever we wanted" and they would make it for us. Mama Mia! We did however stick to the menu and ordered some appetizers and main courses. SCW had the Insalata Caprese and I had another salad which I don't remember what it was called. The dishes were extraordinarily fresh. Look at the incredibly vibrant red in the tomatoes! The buffalo mozzarella with such rich flavors was outstanding. My appetizer was beautiful and delicious with thin strips of carrot, tomato, fried eggplant, mozzarella and zucchini on a bed of lettuce and some balsamic vinegar. SCW and I swapped plates several times and enjoyed each delicious bite with the wine and bread. We took our time and ate like Italians do, savoring each bite and enjoying the company. The main course came out next. Forgive me for not remembering the proper names for the dishes. SCW had a mushroom based sauce for the thin strips of pasta that was delicious. The sauce was complex with the perfect amount. I had potato gnocchi with basil, tomato, and red sauce that blew my socks right off. Again we both swapped dishes several times and enjoyed every bite. Each bite of the potato gnocchi was like a delicious flavor bomb exploding in my mouth. We finished our meal off with some coffee. I had an espresso while SCW had a macchiato. Delicious. I must highly compliment the gentleman who served us (the proprietor?) and the chef for such an incredible experience. La Paglietta was one of the most memorable meals I've had. Thank you so much for making it so.

The food was pretty good, but definitely not the best Italian food I'd ever had. I shared the…read moreFiorentina with my brother and grandfather, which was rather good. But the Potatoes on the side made the meal, they were amazing. The owner was nice and kept bringing out various appetizers, that we didn't order, and ended up charging us for them. It is also a little sketchy because at the end of the night the total came out to be 700 euros for the 25 of us, when at past restaurants it was usually only 300 to 400 euros. And this place by no means was terribly expensive. Overall the experience and the food were good, but like I said before there are definitely more authentic better places to get good food.

This is an amazing, small Osteria just outside of the heart of Florence. Family owned and operated,…read moreit has a ton of charm. The food was Devine. We stumbled in our 1st night we stayed in Florence because it was within walking distance from our Villa. It did not disappoint. We had a basket of baked local vegetables with a shaved ricotta cheese on them to start. One of the best things I've eaten so far in Italy! We had the Steak Florintine both nights, both were incredible cuts of meat. The 2nd night (our last night on Florence), we went back because it was so good the 1st night, I had a pasta dish with red sauce, chili, and more of that shaved Ricotta...OMG, best pasta dish of my life. We also had a bean dish (again, fresh local vegetables) cooked in a different red sauce that was amazing as well. This red sauce was a touch sweeter but just as delicious. Both nights we had the best Pana Cotta I've ever had. Now for the people. They are AMAZING! Owner there is amazing and his staff is like family (might actually be) We felt like family after the 2nd nights dinner. They were so happy to see us when we showed up again. Like any place in Italy, call 1st to make sure they can accommodate you for dinner. Saw them turn away a few walkins, even with open tables (a thing here in Italy I've noticed, and I think it has to do with quality, not quantity in preparedness) Overall this is a must try place. Very local feel and excellent wine list from all regions. Again, we felt like family and it shows in the meals they prepare.

Amazing atmosphere and even better food. Wait staff was very accommodating for,last minute dining…read more The filet with caramelized onions and bacon was to die for. I highly recommend. Best meal we had in Italy so far.

Excellent food and great service. Menu is in Italian but our waitress interpreted beautifully.read more

From the owner: A pochi km dal centro di Firenze, nella ridente paesetto di Antella, la nostra Osteria si affaccia…read moreproprio sulla piazza. Ci caratterizzano i pochi tavoli, un ricco e vario menù con piatti vegetariani, vegani e della tradizione toscana. Fedeli alla Filiera Corta, non toglieteci il pane sciapo e l'olio bono!

Really wanted to give 4 stars because most of the food was very good, but the waitstaff was surly…read moreand disinterested and didn't seem to care much for our business. Yes, I am used to American servers that cater a little more to everyone, but I expect a bit of engagement or appreciation for my 100€. Risotto - excellent, tagliatelle w/porcini - very good, beef filet w/porcini - excellent, pizzas - very good, bistecca - very, VERY disappointing - either dry and over-cooked or underdone and near raw, like it was a piece of meat they just took out of the refrigerator and threw on the grill. Killed It for me. Good espresso and very good gelato. Apple torte was so-so. Competition is too good to be this mediocre, so you can do better.

Stumbled in this place looking for dinner and it was awesome. We arrived before they opened because…read moreof course we Americans eat early. They sat us and gave us a bottle of wine and said wait. It was well worth the wait with great service, food and an authentic feel.

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

Best Home Cooked Italian food I have ever had in my life! My Grandmother would slap me with a…read morewooden spoon but I telleth the truth! Went 2 nights in a row! Freshest selection of everything! It's this type of place that makes life worth living! I continue to fantasize about this wonderful eatery Every now and then! Bottom line it's worth flying here just to smell the fabulous cuisine wafting from the kitchen! Do they deliver?

Il Fornacino has an adventurous menu that I was excited to try. Like every restaurant in the area…read moreit offers the traditional Tuscan tagliata di chianina (is there a law?) but there's also rabbit stuffed with veal and truffles and a very on-trend Swiss chard, ricotta, and truffled egg raviolone. I started with the latter, which was delicious -- but the powerful flavour of cheese and the egg yolk drowned out the chard. My wife's potato flan was quite nice, but it arrived buried under a heap of truffle shavings that tasted of nothing in particular. My main was a special of roast suckling pig with potatoes and a savoury tuile made with the pork drippings. The tuile was gratuitous -- a chef-y touch that didn't actually taste very nice. The suckling pig was beautifully cooked but the potatoes were weirdly inconsistent; some crisp and others mushy. Il Fornacino is a good restaurant that would be the best restaurant around in most places, but the five-star bar is set pretty high in Tuscany. But the prices were very modest and the wine selection was great. It's a tremendously good value for what it offers.

Awesome service, awesome food. Would definitely come back again. Should be michelin level!read more

Food is yummy and the service is outstanding. I would definitely come back here. It's a hidden gem…read morein Florence

Great service.Food was tasty.I enjoyed the menu choices.Try Ravioli.very authentic and clean.read more

Above par service in a quaint little trattoria in Tuscan wine country. It was described as "a…read morehome-cooked meal" and it definitely lived up to the description. Upon arrival a quirky and fun-loving waitress cleared a table and served us immediately. At 2100 hrs, the place was packed with three large parties of 10 or more with three additional small tables seated. We had water, pastas, bruschetta and tea. Everything was delicious! I recommend the "lard" bruschetta, which looked like sliced turkey meat on bread but delivered a very different flavor, one that tasted very good with tomatoes and salt. I also loved the 3-cream cheese pasta. All served promptly and the staff spoke great english. I highly recommend this off-the-beaten path Trattoria. Thank you Francesco!