Trattoria Nella

4.3 (207 reviews)

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Open • 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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Katherine G.

This spot was decent, but felt a bit like a tourist trap. We were seated at a large table since we were a group of 6, and ordered a variety of dishes to share. It did seem like they made everything from scratch which was nice. We got the pesto penne, pappardelle with ragu, beef and beans, cured meat platter, and panna cotta + tiramisu for dessert. It did take a while for the food to come out, but it was all decent. The pesto was everyone's favorite but I think I was mildly allergic to it.

M S.

I'm here to rave about their beans. BEANS! I got the peposo con fagioli and oh my gosh it was delicious. I rarely finished my plate and I could not stop eating this. The restaurant was small and quaint, waiters were so sweet, and it was the most authentic restaurant we had experienced. I truly hope to come back here some day.

mixed Tuscan cold cuts (we ate first before the phone). The chicken pate was delicious.

Shaun L.

Last meal of the trip and I was determined to get one last good pasta meal and I found it! This restaurant is down a quiet street parallel to the river. Run by a family, parents as servers and the children in the back. We arrived around 830 and were able to get a seat after a 10 minute wait. I'd recommend calling to make a reservation. It's a small restaurant that can probably. It's definitely a cozy restaurant, I had to get up a couple times to let some diners exit the restaurant. We started with the mixed Tuscan cold cuts to satisfy wifeys charcuterie craving. The cold cuts weren't anything special but it was the chicken pate and the tomatoes that were delicious. The pate was light, usually liver is very pungent and mealy but this was nice and smooth. The tomatoes were simply seasoned, it's more of a testament to Italian tomatoes. I ordered the pappardelle with wild boar and wifey got the spaghetti ragu. Both were delicious. I've never had wild boar and the meat was not gamey. Wifey tried a bite and notice there was a hint of butter, so she only stuck to one bite due to her lactose intolerance. Throughout our Italy trip we've noticed we didn't need to eat as much, and couldn't finish our dishes. The Coperta (cover charge) was a little high at 3 euros per person.

Wonderful atmosphere! The best food I've had on my trip to Florence by far. Service was incredible, so happy I stumbled in here!

Linda M.

So much good food in a tiny restaurant. As usual, we arrived early (they opened at 7 pm and we were there by 7:15), so no problem being seated. There are only 15 or so tables in the restaurant. It was all good: the appetizer with cheese, salami, prosciutto, capaicola; a salad of butter lettuce; ravioli with walnut sauce (fabulous); ribolitta; tiramusu; and caramel custard.

Special of the day, tortellini with prosciutto in a cheesy sauce.

Sophia M.

Food was amazing, I had never had tried a pasta that was so tasty and delicious. The service was great, we arrived a bit late but they still let us have dinner and had everything available, which was a plus!! Most of restaurants in Florence don't have half their menu by 9:30pm. The owner was very welcoming and nice, which made the experience 20 times better! It is located near all the cathedral and the bridge, so it's in a perfect and centric location. The restaurant is a tiny but full of personality, whilst playing jazz on the background you can enjoy one of the best pasta in Florence with a cup of wine (which is also amazing, and at a great price!).

Cynthia J.

I have given this restaurant 2 reviews for several reasons. Meaning the things that I like. Three stars off for the food. First, we made no rrestaurant reservations at any country or city in Europe we visited. Either the hotel we were in booked for us or we walked in. When we went to Florence, Italy all the higher end restaurants were booked and would not budge for walk ins. Well, this place was open and a different restaurant than the night before( which we wanted to go back but wanted to try another restaurant). So we walked in and were immediately sat. Now, that could be a good thing or a bad thing. We'll just say it was a bad thing but at least we got to eat dinner. The couple that runs the restaurant are so cute and work together so well. They have one or two cooks and the older couple who owned the restaurant were the waiters. I do like how the wife doesn't speak English ( my biggest pet peeve is for people to say people who come to America should speak English and those same people will go to another country and complain they don't speak English in their OWN country!) We were able to converse with her well between the three of us. Even my Mum learned some Italian. The other thing I like is they are so efficient. They gave us bread, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar when we sat down. My Mum ordered a tagliatelle pasta with boar Ragu which she ate because she said she was hungry. We only ate breakfast in the morning, walked all day, then had dinner late. So my poor Mum was starving trying to keep up with our schedule. I tried her pasta and instantly hated it. I said it was good only for my Mum to keep her appetite. My sister and I shared the famous dish of Florence which is steak Florentine. We ordered it medium rare but with a char on the outside. However, there was no char. It was cooked a little less than medium rare which I don't really mind but the first bite I had was super chewy and after five minutes I tried to swallow it and I almost choked. They c gave us a bad fatty piece of meat. We both took three bites and were done. Way too chewy, fatty, and no char. It wasn't seasoned well. The waiter asked what was wrong and we said it wasn't good. It was too chewy. He offered to cook it more. We said no because the cook of the steak was fine. Cooking it more would make it even more chewy. We got the bill and left. I do hope they do better. Especially on thier steak. Thier pasta and sauce needs some rework too. Maybe I need to put my chef's hat back on and put my Culinary Art University degree to work in Florence. Lol. I do like this cute place. It was near our hotel and quaint. I probably won't be back.

Neleh H.

A nice little place away from the huge crowds to relax, use wifi, enjoy delicious lunch before heading back into the fray. Food was absolutely delicious, fresh, flavorful but not heavy. House wines- cheap & enjoyable - seems like a family run joint, cozy & yummy.

Steph F.

Of all the food my husband and I have had since beginning our Italy honeymoon, everything we ate at Trattoria Nella is at the top of the list. The ribollita, a Tuscan soup, was a perfectly delicious mix of bread and boiled vegetables. We enjoyed getting to hear the history behind it. My husband had the penne alla carretiera, a short pasta in a spicy garlic pomodoro sauce, and was gracious enough to let me have a few bites before completely cleaning the plate. My pici (thick spaghetti) al ragu was a nice change from the usual pastas we'd had and had the most incredible meat sauce I've had on this trip. It had plenty of meat, wasn't overly salty, and was overall very flavorful. The excellent house red wine and service rounded out a truly enjoyable experience.

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Vivek S.

7 years ago

Amazing local spot - the best pasta I ever had. Save space for Tiramisu- it will put you in a singing mood. This is a no frills Italian spot - our favorite meal in Florence. read more

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Zak S.

4 years ago

Service was hit or miss as it's a small place with a small staff, but the food was delicious. The pasta With meat sauce and cream and the cacio e Pepe were both top notch. read more

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N F.

5 years ago

Incredible risotto! We have had the asparagus, mushroom and seafood risotto on three different occasions. Simply the BEST we've ever had. Warm and cozy trattoria with welcoming owners. We will definitely return. read more

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Claudio N.

4 years ago

This is one of the best places to eat in Florence. The food was served promptly and with a smile . You can really see they take pride in their restaurant, service and quality of food. We had food across the menu and they were great, pasta , steak, risotto, tiramisu, pane cotta. If you get the chance don't miss out. It's not very big place and I believe this is one of the reason why this restaurant is great. read more

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Martin L.

7 years ago

Loved this place. This is a Tuscan Trattoria attended by the owner with great food and relaxed atmosphere. Loved the veal with garlic broccoli and Tiramisu. Very nice house wine. read more

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Chloe A.

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7 years ago

Best Italian food in Florence after 2 visits to this city. Incredible selection and flavors in an awesome local environment. This restaurant is nearly 100 years old and the character makes you feel right at home. Their soups are amazing and the pasta is cooked to perfection. We had the pasta Nella, mushroom fettuccini, spaghetti with the spicy red sauce, the pannacotta... all DELICIOUS. The service is authentic in the sense that they're not super friendly like wait staff might be in the US, but they get the job done and the food doesn't disappoint. We came here multiple times during the week I was here and my sister continues to return as a local reaident. A must visit in Italy! read more

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Heidi F.

9 years ago

We selected this hotel because of the proximity to our hotel but would return for more than just that reason. The service was great and the food was outstanding. No need to worry about being ripped off as a tourist-they really appreciate all business and treat everyone the same. I had the spaghetti with red sauce(pictured after eating HALF-the portion was HUGE) and my husband had the pork chop and really enjoyed it as well. Noteworthy- It's a small restaurant so it wouldn't be kid or stroller friendly. read more

Trattoria Nella - Delicious spaghetti with red sauce. This is Half of the portion-couldn't eat it all! - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

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Marcus G.

8 years ago

Have been touring Tuscany for 10 days. This spot was a hilight. Simple, super tasty food, no-bs service. Packed with Italians at lunch hour, arrive early! read more

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Christine T.

7 years ago

Our original planned dinner spot was sold out, we decided to walk around until we found a place that looked worthy. So happy we stumbled into this place. I fell in love with the local home charm as we were greeted by the family that owned the restaurant. Wonderful atmosphere created by the joy and wine throughout the room. As the night progressed live music began. Such treat to the end of our time in Florence. So happy we experienced this place! Oh and check our the specials! Absolutely amazing food! read more

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Nathan A.

12 years ago

This was our best meal in Florence. Believe it or not, we felt that Florence can have a really disappointing food scene if you don't plan ahead. There are so many tourist traps with overpriced "traditional" dishes, services charges, and bad service. This place, however, was our favorite spot during our stay in Florence. We stayed on the Piazza del Signoria, and Trattoria Nella is about a five minute walk from there. It's worth finding. It is a small restaurant, but it was one of the very few places we came across in Florence that had mostly locals dining while we were there. Great food. The menu was written on the wall, and the owner/waiter/expediter (one of the two people working and also managing back of house) walked us through his favorites, which were really delicious. I had a pasta with rabbit, my wife had a bolognese, our friends had the lasagna and wild boar. All were really, really good. This place isn't the easiest to find, but I will say we paid twice as much for far worse food many times while we were in Florence. The prices were fair, the service was fun and personal, and the food was great. I would highly recommend trying to find this place while you are in Florence. read more

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Sunny W.

11 years ago

Not bad. Bur there was a some different attitude toward regular customers and tourists I guess. And serving was quite slow. Other than this, it was good. And taste was also not that good. read more

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Daniel P.

8 years ago

Found this place on the way back from watching the sunset up on Piazelle Michelangelo after places in Piazzo S Spirito all had hour long waits. No wait here. Bolognese was excellent as was the Gnocci, Walnut Ravioli and Pasta Nella. House wine was great too! As it is just about everywhere. All in all 4 of us for 80 euro. Enjoy!!! read more

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Namita A.

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What a pleasant surprise this place was! We came in and the hosts greeted us with glasses of prosecco, a welcome drink from the cold of the night. We were sat in the corner of this small quaint restaurant with a bottle of Chianti, fresh tomato bruschetta, spaghetti Ala carraviattu, and gnocchi with Gorgonzola. The portions were large and price point was amazing - but the most fun part was the live music at 10 pm. Though the music played was all in English, we had an amazing time listening to them. Amazing night with beautiful people and I would recommend anyone go! Live bustling place read more

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Dennis D.

8 years ago

This place has it all. Extraordinary service, amazing food and good wine for a good price. The place is small and cozy and is located a bit away from the larger streets which makes it even better! I highly recommend this place read more

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Carol R.

8 years ago

Quality ingredients done to perfection! I had the mellanzana alla parmesan - so good, perhaps the best I've ever had. Husband had the grilled pork chop with white beans and olive oil. Sorry, no pics. We were too busy enjoying our meal. The staff was welcoming, friendly, and professional. We like to try many restaurants in a new place, but we'll probably return to Trattoria Bella before the weekend's done. read more

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Annisa M.

11 years ago

3 stars on the food alone. Tonight, the pasta and Florentine Steak were heavy handed with salt. The antipasti were forgettable. The highlight of the meal was the plain panna cotta and espresso at the end. Had no problem with the 5 star worthy service as everyone was super kind to us. Yelp, you disappointed me tonight on the food. read more

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Cristina O.

8 years ago

Dropped in one night in Florence. Best ribollita I've ever had in my life. I also had their ravioli and they were also very good. Small place and very nice service. read more

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Joe M.

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8 years ago

Was good, but service was slow. Food was moderate and not spectacular. Location was deffinately lacking atmosphere.

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Peaches A.

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11 years ago

A wonderful meal! Everything we had was amazing (pesto linguini, walnut ravioli, chicken salad) but the grilled pollo was the best we've ever had. The restaurant is indeed run by twin brothers - they seemed a little brusque at first but they serve great food and have a good heart. Great atmosphere, super homey. read more

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Garrett K.

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7 years ago

Honestly felt like they didn't want any tourist here. Constantly had to ask for water which we ordered, but the bottle of wine came out right away. Plates weren't brought to have oil with our bread, when asked seemed like it was an inconvenience. 5 dishes were order, one of the pasta dishes was extremely salty, the veal chops where cut into in order to see if they were cooked. Destroyed the veal by doing that and was over cooked. The veal chop tasted like dry chicken. The pork chop was also over cooked. Lastly they didn't bring the bruschetta which was order. A real waste of time and money for a place that has some many great options. read more

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Ben D.

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8 years ago

Went to dinner here on a Saturday reviews were good and me and my friend had hoped of another amazing dinner in Florence. The service was slow and they forgot parts of our order. We were willing to put that behind us and be happy with food. My friend has allergy's and we showed them a well written out note in Italian. They read it and said they understood. We asked explicitly what was in the desserts before ordering. Then took a bite to realize they had served him what he was allergic too. When we tried to communicate about it the owner got mad at us and made a scene. I have never had such poor service in my life and would never recommend this place to anyone. read more

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Johana P.

8 years ago

Everything was amazing ! Highly recommend the restaurant. You know it's good when the locals eat at the restaurant. One of the best meals in Florence. read more

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Rose F.

8 years ago

This should maybe be 3.5 stars but it definitely deserves more than 3, so we'll go with 4. Dinner here was good, and the atmosphere was very nice. There were just a couple issues. First we had the house wine, delicious as always. The proscuitto and melon was delicious to start with, but it was difficult to get bites of the proscuitto and melon together, the way it was presented. I had the gnocchi al gorgonzola, and it was absolutely delicious. Rich (maybe too rich, but I still finished it) and creamy and the gnocchi were perfect pillows of potato-y goodness. It was kind of like mac and cheese and mashed potatoes comfort food goodness all mixed together with the added flavor of gorgonzola. My husband had a spaghetti with octopus special that he really liked, although I didn't try it. For dessert, I made the mistake of getting tiramisu. I should have known better than to get such an americanized dessert, but I hadn't had it yet in Italy and I was curious. Unfortunately, their version was not good. I think it had been made a long time before and had sat in their cooler and separated - there was a bunch of thin fluid in the bottom and the creamy part wasn't creamy anymore. My husband liked his creme caramel. Their credit card machine was broken or something, but we paid cash with no problem. There were no issues with us walking in and getting a seat mid-dinner on a Friday night, so I'm not sure reservations are necessary. We might have just gotten lucky. I thought the prices were very reasonable for such a touristy area. Could have just used a little bit more finesse in the cooking. read more

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Birgit V.

7 years ago

This place was just outside our apartment, and we nearly overlooked it. I'm so glad we didn't, though. What a wonderful little gem! The atmosphere was great. The food was heavenly. The service was outstanding. We had a lot of fantastic food in Florence, and this place was at the top of the list. Venture off the beaten path and find Trattoria Nella. You'll be happy you did. read more

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Luis D.

12 years ago

Great pasta, excellent cooking (they do real al dente there). I had trips, it was very good and it is rare to find this meat and the portion was generous. The bruschetta is great as well as the olive oil they serve with bread (very young and fruity). My wife had the minestrone soup, she said it was great. Not tried deserts but the panacotta looked good. Service is ok, they speak English and French. read more

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Kennedy F.

7 years ago

This place is wonderful and you won't be disappointed. The service was amazing and the food was delicious. I've lived in Florence for a month, and it's the best place I've been to by far. read more

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Blair C.

7 years ago

ONE OF MY FAVORITE RESTAURANTS IN FLORENCE. Such a hole in the wall but don't let that fool you. We started off with grilled eggplant and caprese, both were good. I got the Penne Nella and it was AMAZING. Go here!! read more

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Armando M.

11 years ago

Superb! The staff front is entirely family. We were the first customers of the day on a Tuesday afternoon. We had the best seats in the house ! The restaurant is rather small and we noticed that several patrons were seated together to accommodate everyone. My fiancé and I ordered the minestrone, walnut ravioli, bruschetta, linguini alla fongi, and the Coniglio. The ravioli, linguini, and the Coniglio( rabbit) are the best Italian dishes we have ever had. We were amazed! I wish I could have ordered more. You must not be easily offended if you want to eat here. Think of the Soup Nazi episode of Seinfeld, the staff are really hot headed and have a way about them selves. Mind your p's and q's and you'll be rewarded. Possibly the second best meal of our lives in this colorful establishment. A must try if your near by. A meal you won't ever forget. read more

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Family owned restaurant with a warm welcoming owner. I read that it was the best place for gnocchi, so that's how we chose it. Gnocchi was awesome and so was my pork chop. We also split a salad and had some table wine to complete the night. Try: Gnocchi Pork Chop read more

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Ruby A.

8 years ago

Good chefs. Bad service! I had the tbone steak. It was delicious. The food was cooked very well, unfortunately the service was bad. We were the only American group in the restaurant, maybe that's why the guy treated us rudely. I came here with my sisters very excited to try the food but the waiter was not attentive at all. We noticed that he would ignore our table for very long periods of time. We're needed water and they could see our glasses empty still would ignore. I had to really go out of my way to order more water. He never brought it! Our plates were empty and he never came to get them so we could order dessert. We gave many chances. We were polite and patient the entire time. At the end we couldn't take it anymore and just decided to leave. Very dissapointed because we traveled a long way to eat here with such high Hope's and the entire experience was ruined by the service. read more

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Shelby S.

9 years ago

One of our favorite meals in Florence so far. The owner was so warm and friendly. The food was excellent but the ambiance and service took it over the top! Thank you for making our evening so special! Do not miss the Panna Cotta-it is a must! read more

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Javier A.

7 years ago

Chose this place from Yelp and close to our hotel. The main courses were amazing. I had one of their spaghetti dishes and one of their steak dishes, which were amazing. I drank their house red wine, which tasted cheap (my wife tells me that she saw them pour it from a box ... surprising for Florence). The bread was alright. If the wine was better, I would give it 5 stars. My wife had the lasagna and my son had the spaghetti promodoro and they were both really good. BTW the service was really good. The owner was welcoming and funny. I would definitely come back. read more

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Caroline T.

10 years ago

Trattoria Nella was really a mixed bag for me. The house red was good and the service was prompt and willing to explain the items on the menu. The mixed antipasti platter (pictured) was okay, but not astounding. However, the walnut ravioli and spicy spaghetti (pictured) were amazing and well worth the price. Were I to return, I would just get the pastas as they are sufficiently large enough for a nice lunch. The atmosphere of the place is great and there were many Italians eating lunch as well as the tourists, including the owner eating his own lunch with gusto! read more

Trattoria Nella - Spicy spaghetti. So delicious! - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

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Ashley M.

9 years ago

The spaghetti bolognese with house herbs was wonderful. Comfort food, pasta cooked just right and tasty meat sauce without being too salty. My companion loved the ravioli with ricotta cheese in walnut sauce. The ratio of filling to pasta was excellent, seasoning spot on.The bruschetta was a tad tangy but refreshing nonetheless. Restaurant was located slightly off tourist area and patrons were mostly locals. read more

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Kunal V.

11 years ago

Been in Italy for some 4 days and amongst all rate this place the best... Awesome food, nice cozy place, hosts running about but never to rush you... it is small though... so privacy romance etc is left at the door :) read more

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Elizabeth O.

11 years ago

Amazing experience had the ravioli in noci sauce. Wow. Seriously was in heaven. Thank YU so much!! read more

Trattoria Nella - Ravioli in noci sauce! Most delicious thing I've ate in Italy so far! - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

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Lee W.

10 years ago

Old style, cozy place with friendly and highly attentive staff. The proprietor put a smile on everyone's face. The selection on the menu is straightforward and tasty. Our table enjoyed the soups, fresh salads and chicken dishes. read more

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Praveen N.

9 years ago

Dishonest management and staff. We ordered 2 chicken breast meal and waitress came and told us they only had 1 breast and if we can share, we said okay as had no other options. When we go billed we were overcharged. The manager was least apologetic but started touching me and telling me I am not right. Twice we got overcharged/screwed, once in Venice and now today in Florence, everyone please avoid this place. Hope I can help someone from getting screwed by this dishonest restaurant people. Thanks read more

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Sudharshan V.

8 years ago

Coasting on their yelp rating somewhat doing brisk business attracting mainly English speaking (American) tourists. Service left much to be desired compared to other meals in Italy read more

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Shirin T.

8 years ago

The restaurant is small so it gets pretty packed at dinner time however we got a table with no reservation pretty quickly. Rundown of food: Bruschetta - lovely, bread was perfectly toasted and the tomatoes were super fresh Eggplant Parmesan - really well done Rigatoni with ricotta & pistachios - this was a special and they ran out of rigatoni so they served it with penne. Honestly the most subpar pasta I've had in Italy. Basically tasted like Alfredo but with a different cheese and just wasn't that great. Maybe it was our mistake in ordering the special but the waiter highly recommended it. Dinner was fine but there's better places to eat in Florence. read more

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Via delle Terme 19R
50123 Florence
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Hours

What time does Trattoria Nella open?

Trattoria Nella opens at 12:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Trattoria Nella opens at 7:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Trattoria Nella close?

Trattoria Nella closes at 3:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Trattoria Nella closes at 11:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Trattoria Nella is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PMSun Closed

Food & Alcohol

Does Trattoria Nella have catering options?

No, Trattoria Nella does not have catering options.

Does Trattoria Nella have a happy hour?

No, Trattoria Nella does not have a happy hour.

Does Trattoria Nella serve alcohol?

Yes, Trattoria Nella serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does Trattoria Nella have TVs?

No, Trattoria Nella does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Trattoria Nella have outdoor seating?

No, Trattoria Nella does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Trattoria Nella have parking?

Yes, Trattoria Nella has parking options. Garage Parking

Other Amenities

Does Trattoria Nella have free WiFi?

Yes, Trattoria Nella has free WiFi.

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Tutti i piatti tipici della cucina toscana e pesce il venerdi'. Bistecca fiorentina. Piatti del giorno tutti i giorni freschi. Zuppe toscane e non.

History

Established in 1920.

Nella sei piccola è bella disse un cliente affezionato. La trattoria esiste dagli anni 20, la famiglia Fattorini da 30 anni porta avanti la tradizione di buona cucina toscana in un luogo dove si respira Arte , Musica e poesia. Il locale e' situato nella contrada della vipera. Contrada denominata così fin dai tempi dei Medici. L'unica zona della citta' rimasta come era dopo i bombardamenti fascisti.

Meet the Business Owner: Federico F.

Nasce a Firenze il 27 / 11 1968, già da piccolo denota un grande interesse per musica e cibo. Comincia gli studi che concluderà con un diploma in lingue straniere e corno francese al conservatorio, aiuta intanto suo padre prima la ristorante LA SPADA e poi alla trattoria NELLA , da ormai 20 anni conduce l'azienda di famiglia con il fratello gemello Lorenzo e il padre Sergio. Ha lavorato come cuoco per 4 anni, ora si dedica alla gestione alternando il lavoro del ristoratore con quello di musicista professionista. Fa cooking classes per " Luxury travels".,

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La Buchetta

4.8(318 reviews)

0.6 km•Duomo

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Wow, this place is amazing. Our waiter was very friendly and he was super hilarious. He made jokes…read moreand it enlightened the room. He provided us with excellent service. We ordered the 2.6 lb dry aged Florentine steak and gnocchi. The Florentine steak is a must try steak here. It was very juicy, tender, and it was bursting with flavor. The meat was nice and chewy. The steak was gigantic and it is bigger than my head. They first bring out the raw steak and weight it in front of you. The steak is enough to share for three people. The gnocchi was also very delicious. It was cheesy and rich. It was also in a way creamy and the cheese just melted in your mouth. One of the best things I've ever put in my mouth and eaten. The cheesecake is very famous in this restaurant. We tried it and understand why. The cheesecake was super creamy and soft. I had a great time and experience here. Definitely will be back sometime soon hopefully. This is a place I highly recommend to everyone. Come and try it out for yourselves.

Another excellent spot we tried in Florence. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and seated…read moreimmediately. The staff was very friendly and our waiter was Nugo. He was awesome and had us laughing the entire night. We peppered him with a lot of questions about the menu, he answered everything and also accommodated my father-in-law, who is GF. He had his own GF bread basket and was able to order almost anything on the menu. We ordered a nice bottle of Montepulciano red for the table that was $48. Others had the Hugo spritz. For app I had the anchovies with roasted red pepper, sea salt and oil over grilled crostini, very good. I skipped first course and ordered the ribeye steak for my main course. Bone in, medium rare, sprinkled with sea salt and a side of onion marmalade. The steak was very good and had way less fat than I expected. The waiter suggested a huge steak for the table, but I was the only one ordering steak that night. Maybe next time. Others ordered the fillet and it was cooked perfectly, the angels and demons gnocchi, and the veal scallopini. Everybody was pleased Really cool spot with a very good wine selection, drinks, excellent food and a fun atmosphere that you don't find at many places. Nugo was an A+ server.

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A gigantic cork arched walkway. All corks came from wine opened here.

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Trattoria Zà Zà

4.2(1.7k reviews)

0.7 km•Santa Maria Novella

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Real good bisteca my favorite place to have nice steak in Florence . I have a recommending this…read moreplace.

The steak was excellent, but the tiramisu was on another level -- absolutely bellissimoread more

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The African zoo room

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Outside of restaurant

Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco

4.6(371 reviews)

0.3 km•Palazzo Pitti

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Wow, what a special place…read more Set inside a 14th-century tower near the Ponte Vecchio in Florence, this restaurant delivers an unforgettable dining experience from the moment you walk in. The atmosphere alone is worth a visit, but the food is what truly makes it exceptional. We ordered the ravioli, pappardelle with wild boar ragù, the Florentine steak, a mixed salad, affogato, and fresh strawberries with mascarpone cream. To drink, we shared a small carafe of red wine and a Pinot Grigio. Everything was spectacular. The Florentine steak was easily the best--and largest--I have ever had. Perfectly cooked, incredibly flavorful, and remarkably tender, it was the highlight of an already outstanding meal. The pappardelle with boar ragù was rich, hearty, and deeply satisfying, while the ravioli was beautifully prepared and full of flavor. Every dish felt authentic, carefully executed, and memorable. The wine was another pleasant surprise. Both selections were excellent and very reasonably priced, making the meal feel like an even better value. Our waiter was friendly, attentive, and incredibly helpful. He patiently answered questions, explained the menu, and guided us toward some fantastic choices. Although we thought we were too full for dessert, we're very glad we changed our minds. The affogato was fantastic, and the strawberries with mascarpone cream were absolutely delicious. One of the highlights of the evening was watching our four-year-old happily clutching two spoons and enthusiastically scooping fresh strawberries and mascarpone into his mouth. It was one of those memorable family travel moments that you don't forget. A terrific meal, a unique historic setting, excellent service, and a wonderful atmosphere. This was one of our favorite dining experiences in Florence, and I highly recommend it.

I literally can't say enough good things about this place. Main takeaway: make a reservation!! I…read morecalled day-of and they squeezed us in at 6:15 (which was perfect) but everything before 9:30 was booked up. We were welcomed warmly by the staff (he literally said "ah yes I remember you" ) and guided to our cozy little table in the corner. Were ordered a bottle of Chianti Classico to start, as well as a few pastas plus the steak and cod. I can safely say the spaghetti pomodoro with burrata was the best pasta dish I've had in Italy - the pasta was perfectly cooked and the cherry tomatoes was so sweet, the kind of thing that reminds you why you came to Italy in the first place. Overall: great service, great atmosphere, and fantastic food. Just be sure to make a reservation!!

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6pm (1st seating upon opening was only reservation I could secure)

Pappardelle with wild boar ragu

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Delicious Vermentino wine

Vini e Vecchi Sapori

4.6(328 reviews)

0.3 km•Duomo

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friendlist service we have had in italy so far. both pastas…read morehad great noodle texture papperdelle with duck ragu was good, usually dont love duck but this sauce was nice pacherri with zucchini flowers and saffron was unique. light flavor.

Hole in the wall place with a ton of charm! You 100% need a res to be seated, they had to turn down…read morewalk-ins. The zucchini salad was underwhelming but my pasta with saffron and zucchini flowers was actually to die for. I kept saying "wow". Lamb chops were pretty good, a bit too fatty for my liking but the few and far between non-fatty parts were fantastic.

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Pappardelle with duck ragu

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Trattoria Mario

4.5(254 reviews)

0.8 km•Santa Maria Novella

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made a reservation through ig dm haha. no tables without reservations…read more the florentine steak is massive. 1 kg nice crust. cooked nicely rare. some really good bites, some okay bites florentine steak is not world class for me. BUT at the price of 45 for this is amazing value.

I've been to Florence before but didn't get a chance to try a Florentine steak. My husband and I…read moremade it a point to definitely get one for dinner on our first night in the city. I went to the internet for the best Florentine steak and Trattoria Mario consistently popped up as highly rated. I reached out to the restaurant via email to make a reservation for a Friday. I wanted to get the earliest reservation possible, so the restaurant reserved me for 7:30pm, which was when they open. I was advised to show up on time - even a 2 minute delay would make me miss my reservation. I can see why Trattoria Mario was strict on reservations. They open on the dot, and then a staff member calls out each reservation at 7:30pm like a roll call. Seemed to me that if you don't have a reservation then you're out of luck, because there was no waitlist and the restaurant small and space was limited. Service was great. Our waitress was highly attentive and got us in/out of the restaurant quickly, which was what we were going for. Food came out in a timely manner. We ordered the penne al ragu, salad misto, and a Florentine steak to share. The penne was perfectly al dente, and I liked the meat sauce. I did find the pasta sauce salty, but it could've came from the grated parmesan. The saltiness was not a fluke. The Florentine steak was just pure beef and a ton of salt... too much salt for my liking. I also decided that I'm not a fan of Florentine steak in general.

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Trattoria Pallottino

4.4(132 reviews)

0.6 km•Duomo

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Second time in two years and yet again a wonderful experience. This time we took our daughter who…read morewas studying abroad in Florence and her friends out for dinner. House wine, starting with a few pastas to share and then a nice thick Bistecca Florentino cooked perfectly. This is the place to go for an authentic, unrushed, Tuscan night out.

It's great for what it is. This is not the romantic, high end, swanky place with the happening…read morecrowd. This is like sitting at your mom's table. Gnocchi and wild boar ragu (think pot roast sort of taste) were both great. Salad ok. Reasonable prices. Not the best dinner I had but 30-50% less than our other meals. About $65 for two of us with a bottle of Chianti. So 5 stars--not because I'm going to dream about it--but because it was a solid mid-range meal in downtown Florence.

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Seating is super tight

Lasagna

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Trattoria dall'Oste

4.3(412 reviews)

0.3 km•Duomo

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Excellent food and service! Bistecca Fiorentina was perfect and wine suggestion from our server…read moreperfectly complimented the meal. Wonderful dining experience

I have been dreaming of having bistecca alla fiorentina ever since I can remember. Back in the…read morestates, I always get strange reactions from the waiters when I order my steak "as rare as possible." That is what I was expecting in Italy. Am I the only one that thought steak florentine was supposed to be served this way? Maybe that's was my mistake but I thought that's how it was prepared in Florence. Anyways, I was immediately suspicious when our waitress asked how we would like our steak cooked and her suggestions were medium or medium well. Uhhhh what? That goes against everything I believe in! The steak came out on a hot stone slab on top of a wooden box. The slab obviously continued to cook the steak so I immediately took off a few pieces to prevent this. The steak was thick and tender with chunks of large salt grains. It looked nice all sliced up but that's where the compliments end. It lacked flavor and ended up cooking to be more medium rare when I grabbed my pieces and then even medium by the time my dad grabbed his second slice. Our waitress seemed annoyed when we asked for the truffle sauce to accompany our steak (my dad forgot to ask for it when we placed our original order) and walked away with a huff to go grab it. The fries came out cold and limp with flavorless truffle shavings on top. I'm not sure why this place has such great reviews. Maybe it got too big for its britches and the quality has declined? The one saving grace was the crema bruciata! And the very understanding hostess who gladly pushed our reservation from 7:30 to 8:00pm due to travel difficulties. Whatever the reason, this place definitely missed the mark. You can't walk three steps without seeing a steakhouse here in Florence. My recommendation? Try one of those.

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Interior

Spaghetti with Clams

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Wagyu steak

La Giostra

4.2(805 reviews)

0.8 km•Duomo

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Best meal we had during our 12 day trip from the USA. Staff was incredible too. Wine selection was…read moresuperb too. Homemade cheese and pear ravioli and Florentine steak were incredible!

Pasta was incredible. Tried the Carbonara and the Tuscan Ragu. Service also excellent.read more

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Steak

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Trattoria da Ruggero

4.8(27 reviews)

1.7 km

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I can't even fathom a spaghetti with tomato sauce being that good. Made in house was absolutely…read moresublime. The pork chop was okay and the mushroom pasta was fantastic but man everything got outdone by that tomato sauce. 100% need reservations as it's a small place.

Having been coming to Florence over 20 years this is definitely one of the best restaurants in all…read moreof Tuscany. The food, service and ambiance is beyond. I highly recommend a visit. You have to call to make a reservation but it is easy to do even if you speak little or no Italian.

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Trattoria Giovanni

4.6(221 reviews)

0.6 km•Palazzo Pitti

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Excellent food and authentic Italian experience. Don't be fooled by the English subtitles for the…read moremenu items the place is not a tourist trap.

We had a lovely dinner at Trattoria Giovanni. We loved how cozy, spacious, and genuinely local it…read morefelt, like eating at your grandma's house. It's close enough to the lively, bustling part of Firenze to feel connected, yet just far enough to escape the city's never-ending wave of tourists. The service was incredible, and the owner (I'm pretty sure it was the owner?) brought so much energy that he single-handedly turned the whole place into an eclectic little spot during the "rush hour" of the evening. The menu was solid, if a bit "generic" at times. While everything we ordered was delicious, nothing at Trattoria Giovanni felt like a dish you couldn't find elsewhere... and honestly, that's perfectly fine! It was traditional, comforting, and exactly what we were craving. The plate of cured meats and cheese was phenomenal, a great start to the meal. The pastas were really good as well, though one of the meat dishes had a slightly off texture, with the chunks of meat a bit overcooked. All in all, we loved our meal and would definitely recommend this spot if you're in Florence.

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Exceptional service with great music selection! Every moment in this restaurant felt like being with a party of friends.

Bistecca alla Fiorentina Chianina

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Bisetecca Florentino YUM!!

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Don B.

9 years ago

We went back to this place 3 times the week we were in Florence. Very family friendly, the family that runs the restaurant were wonderful with our toddler. It fills up with locals during the lunch hours, indicating that you're getting the real thing. The pasta was amazing, and the minestrone: the best soup I've ever had, e v e r. If I could give them 10 stars I would, this place is a MUST if you are visiting Florence!! read more

Neil V.

11 years ago

Not a tourist trap in any way. Homemade amazing Italian food in a great atmosphere. A small trattoria (what you want in Italy) with friendly and fast service. Good house wine and fresh, great tasting dishes at very reasonable prices. We were a group of six and had two appetizers and everyone loved everything they had. It fills up quickly so make a reservation or be at the door when they open. read more

Qype User (Tucc…)

14 years ago

Trattoria Nella is a family owned restaurant in Florence Italy. If you want a taste of authentic Italian food along with a true Italian atmosphere then this is your place. Video link: http://youtu.be/HL8M3mYOGZA read more

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