Trattoria San Lorenzo specializes in traditional Tuscan dishes. I'm not sure how we came upon this place but I am super glad we did. This was my most favorite meal during our vacation. Diving right into the food, my meal started with their Carabaccia, a traditional Florentine onion soup that dates back to when Leonardo da Vinci was slurping soup. It was a wonderful start to the evening. Feeling adventurous, or maybe just hungry, our group decided to share their Bistecca Alla Fiorentina "Tradiziozale", a hefty Florentine T-bone Beef-Steak. Wow, that was incredible. They brought out a 1.4kg very thick steak for our approval before cooking. We approved, and agreed in having it served rare. I ate so much steak. Our server was great, helping us navigate the menu that resulted in this meal. read more

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Near the Duomo and my Airbnb in prime tourist area I honestly wasn't expecting much but we had just landed and my whole family passed out so I went roaming and stopped here to bring food back. ALL of us loved their food! So much so that my Dad insisted we go there again the next day. Later in the trip we were looking for pizza since gustapizza didn't work out and their pizza was also amazing! Fair prices, excellent food, in a tourist area, in Italy???? Never heard of her until now! Besides the different pizzas, I had the Cinghale which was incredible! The Lasagna also fabulous and the spaghetti for my picky daughter. With outside seating for people watching or inside and a menu you can't go wrong with, I highly recommend this Trattoria. Only attaching the pizza photo because the other food was takeout back to the Airbnb and I never took a photo sadly. read more

Trattoria San Lorenzo - Trattorie Near Me - Florence, FI

Visited in January for lunch. Our first visit although I have walked by this place dozens of times. We loved our lunch! Can't recall specifically what we both had that day (Pastas!) but loved them. Very nice wine selections. The service was so friendly and efficient. Will definitely come back here on another trip to Florence! And, it is a charming place. read more

Service was wonderful, house wine was plentiful and the carbonara and the pappardelle sul cinghialle were sublime. Probably the best carbonara on my trip to Italy. Will return next time I'm in Firenze. read more

A friend recommended this restaurant. My wife and I went and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Food was excellent! Service was great and atmosphere was unhurried and relaxing. We will come back next time we're in the area. read more

Absolutely amazing! So far the best restaurant we've visited in two trips to Italy. We went later in the evening and it was mostly Italian eating there. We had the filet with sautéed spinach, onion soup, and spaghetti carbonara. Absolutely loved the steak. It was tender, cooked to perfection if you like medium rare and tasty. The spinach was delicious too. The onion soup was the best ever. The spaghetti was good. Wished we would have been hungrier to sample more courses. For dessert had the tiramisu and panacotta. Both were great. Service was attentive and friendly. It wasn't loud or quiet so you could have a conversation and not feel like you were screaming. The setting makes the restaurant look upscale while the prices were reasonable. read more

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For our last night in Florence, hubby wanted to have Florentine steak one more time. I found Trattoria San Lorenzo that was near our hotel and had it on the menu. We were a bit iffy about going at first, because we weren't sure if it would be a tourist trap. We tried to avoid any restaurants overlooking piazzas (this one overlooked Piazza di San Lorenze, hence the name) because they tend to be traps. We decided to take a risk, because it looked pretty nice, so we made reservations at the restaurant for 8 PM that night (Friday night). The food was good, but nothing amazing. To start, we had the sausage crostini. It came out a bit undercooked, and they explained that that's generally how it's cooked there. But since I'm pregnant, I didn't want to take any chances, so they were happy to make it well done for us. It was the perfect appetizer, and the sausage had a really nice flavor to it. For my main, I had the lasagna with meat sauce because I read a lot of reviews raving about it. It was good but nothing special. Hubby got the steak he was wanting and he said it was a bit chewy. After dinner, we each ordered our own dessert. He had what the waiter described as a pistachio tiramisu (which is what had caught our eye in front when we first entered the restaurant), and I had the panna cotta. Both were great, but I liked my panna cotta more. While the meal was good overall, I don't think it's a restaurant that would pull be back again if I return to Florence. read more

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Why 5 stars? Because we were so happy we chose this place. --- --- --- Just like the night before, we probably considered eating at half of the restaurants in all of Florence before landing here. We were actually going to go to a very popular place on the same street, but they were being weird about getting a reservation. We window shopped a couple other places and then came to San Lorenzo. We wanted to try a couple specific dishes for our last meal in Italy: Prosciutto & Mozzarella and Carbonara. Those were mainstays of our Italian dining experience a few years earlier, but we hadn't had them yet during this trip. Trattoria San Lorenzo happened to have both, so we were sold! We thought we had everything we were going to eat already mapped out, everything mentioned above + one more Florentine Steak, but my wife desperately also wanted to try the lasagna. Despite neither of us being starving, we ordered an appetizer, plus three entrees and a dessert because we are psycho. Not one bite of any of it was left on any plate. All of it rocked. The only small complaint I have is that they did not have balsamic vinegar to go along with our prosciutto and mozzarella. Other than that, everything was excellent, as was the service. Oh, and we finished with panna cotta and despite all of the savory items being so amazing, the panna cotta might have actually topped everything else! Highly recommend! read more

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Had a great experience here and would highly recommend! My girlfriend and I ended up coming here very close to their closing time due to a mishap with our previous dinner reservation. Even though it was inconvenient for them, they were happy to accommodate us. We ordered their beef filet with mushrooms and seasonal veggies and also got ugo spritz for our drinks. The head chef/maybe owner brought out our meals to us and he was very professional and nice. He gave us a description of our meals before handing them off to us. The filets were cooked perfectly and were packed with flavor and the vegetables were seasoned well. The drinks were very light and tasty and left you feeling refreshed. At the end we ordered their panna cotta with chocolate drizzle for dessert and that was amazing as well. The panna cotta was light and the chocolate was rich and creamy. Great restaurant and great experience! read more

We visited in October 2023 with our family of 6 and the food was delicious! service as great too! Recommend highly! We will return! Ambience very Italian cozy. read more

Super cute restaurant in Florence near the Duomo. They have indoor and outdoor seating - recommend making a reservation if you are optimizing for outdoor dining. The menu is no fuss and no frills. Service is prompt and friendly and also pricing isn't bad for being near tourisr central. Recommend the meatballs and penne!! read more

Trattoria San Lorenzo - Penne w/meatballs and carbonara - Trattorie Near Me - Florence, FI

The food was delicious, the service was amazing, very attentive. My husband and I had a great time; we'd go again!

American in Florence. Best food and priced very reasonably. House wine was excellent. Service was great and they spoke English. Everything is local and organic. Authentic Tuscany food with old world traditional recipes. read more

Was not real hungry but decided to go with lasagna and glad I did as it was the best I have every had in my life by far . Was Smokey tasting and had a variety of flavors instead of every bite the same . It made every bite like a new adventure. Very healthy portion and son had to finish it for me.. Everything was ordered was good but mine was the pick of the meal. read more

great food! Busy restaurant. Good service price is reasonable. we visited two times. We purchase through what we love the lasagna and the pici. read more

Great little spot for a casual lunch! Close to the Duomo and Central Market, sitting outside is a great option if available. I went on a Wednesday around 2:30 PM and there was no wait. The employees moved some seats around to let us sit outside which was very kind of them. I had the risotto agli asparagi, porri e pecorino (risotto with asparagus and pecorino cheese). It was so yummy, especially the shavings of the pecorino! It was a perfect portion size for a late lunch before catching a flight, especially at only 10€. My friends also enjoyed the spaghetti carbonara (looked so good) and the Florentine crepes (very similar to a lasagna). I would definitely come back and I'm so glad we stumbled upon this gem! read more

Trattoria San Lorenzo - Risotto agli asparagi, porri e pecorino (risotto with asparagus and pecorino cheese) - Trattorie Near Me - Florence, FI

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Excellent in every respect. Food, service, ambiance, price to quality ratio. I had risotto, beef stew and a chocolate dessert. The closest thing to a criticism I have is that the cappuccino was nothing special. Best meal I've had in a restaurant in a good while. read more

I was not as impressed as I was expecting to be from this place. While it was still good, there are so many places in Florence, and Italy in general, that are just as good, if not more. For the price, it definitely did not blow us out of the park. Even so, it is still a good restaurant to head to if you're in the area. I had the lasagna but the showstoper of my group was definitely the Ravioli (not pictured here) the white sauce was amazing (with a hint of lemon?). Additionally, another honorable mention was the tiramisu. While the meals were good, the tiramisu was probably the best tiramisu I have had my entire trip. This restaurant specializes in florentine steak. We did get that. It was a lot! Perhaps we had too high of expectations, we were not absolutely floored. The restaurant itself is lovely though. It has a great view of the piazza and has two floors. So while we thought there was no space on the bottom floor, there is definitely enough room upstairs. We were there during the off season so the staff let us in easily with no reservation. They did as if we had one though- so I'd recommend making one if it's during a busier season. read more

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I don't know the words to describe but it was memorable and delicious! When I come back to Florence, it will be a place to put on my list to come back! read more

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My friend and I arrived late into Florence and we were tired and starving and just wanted to relax after a stressful trip in. Found this spot on Yelp and it was close so we decided to give it a shot. We had no reservation and the place was busy but they fit us in quickly. The service was excellent: quick, efficient and most of all knowledgeable. Our server picked the perfect wine for us on the first try. For food we started with Tagliere di salumi e insaccati toscani con pecorini misti con confettura di frutta o verdura (basically ham, salami, cheese and ginger jam). This was served with bread and olive oil. Each thing on that plate was divine. Then my friend had ravioli - she described it as a religious experience and I am inclined to agree. Smooth, cheesy and perfectly balanced. I tried the gnudi, a new dish to me and it is basically spinach and house-made ricotta cheese balls with tomato sauce and basil, also amazing. Sadly, half a bottle of wine in we forgot to take pics of these two! We wished we had room for dessert but yeah...not after that feast! Though the gratis chilled limoncello shot was a perfect little ending. Throughout the meal our waiter was attentive, patient and friendly. Overall just a perfect meal, service and setting. read more

Trattoria San Lorenzo - Tagliere di salumi e insaccati toscani con pecorini misti con confettura di frutta o verdura - Trattorie Near Me - Florence, FI

We stumbled upon Trattoria San Lorenzo while trying to find a dinner place and were VERY pleasantly surprised. We had been walking around trying to find some nice places and were feeling hot in the dining room they had put us in. The restaurant was incredibly accommodating and moved us to another dining room with just us and turned the AC up the way we wanted. The menu is very balanced and not heavily focused on one aspect of the Italian cuisine. Our waiter (We think his name is Casa) was very attentive and kind. He gave an incredible wine pairing recommendation to my parents and I noticed him peeking into the room multiple times to make sure we were all satisfied. The decor of the restaurant was very homey and pretty. Another waiter, Simon, came in at one point and was very charismatic and gave us all a good laugh. I got the Prosciutto and Melon and it was DELICIOUS! It was so good. The Vittelo Tonnato was great as well! We also ordered the salad with the grilled veggies and mozzarella which was scrumptious. We ordered the steak with peppercorn and pappardelle with meat ragout as well. The steak was cooked to perfection and very evenly! My family had a very fun time at this restaurant. The homey atmosphere created by the kind waiters, well paired decor, and delicious food made leaving feel like leaving home. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

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What an amazing hidden jewel. I highly recommend it. The appetizers were 10 out of 10. We ordered the chicken liver and the charcuterie board with cheese and meats. As the main course we ordered the Florentine steak. Wow !!! The service was very helpful and keen to our request. We will make sure to be back before we leave. read more

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All the food we ordered was amazing. We enjoyed it so much we went a second night. The service was amazing and the ambiance was so relaxing.

Florentine Steak, Spinach and Roasted potatoes along with a Ruffino Chianti Classico Recomended by our waitress who was friendly and knowledgeable. We would go again. read more

We had been in Florence for 4 nights before we found this gem. No reservation , party of 12 , no problem! They gave us a private room upstairs which was perfect. J.R. Gave us super friendly service. Steered us away from the house wine, and we had a (few) bottles of an awesome Chianti for 35 euro (Ill grigio). Prosciutto and anything with meatballs should not be skipped. Not sure when or if I will be back in Florence, but if so, would definitely come back !!! read more

Andrea took great care of us. It was an intimate dining room with lots of light. The lasagna was excellent and the Florentine Steak was over the top! read more

Food and service were excellent. We had the prosciutto and melon, the panzanella soup (not sure that's what it's called. The tomato soup with bread and fresh basil in it. My Uncle had the meat lasagne, I had the clams, mussels with tomato linguine. My husband had the mushroom linguine and a steak. Everything was perfect. We would have given it a 5/5 but it was so hot in the restaurant. We would def go again. Next time we would eat outside though. read more

I was concerned that because this was so close to super touristy places we were walking into a trap but I was wrong. Meal was amazing. We all ordered pasta and each were pleasantly surprised by how delicious the food was. The bruschetta was unique from the other places we've been and we scarfed in two seconds. Aperol Spritz was also great. Service was quick and friendly. read more

We were a group of 13. Restaurant was modern without being cold.They set us upstairs in a private room with a charming waiter. We started with bruschetta and antipasto, which could have been a meal. I had a delicious Pasta Amatriciana. Several had the lasagna and raved about it. Trebbiano and Chianti were top notch. Tiramisu was delucious and accompanied by complimentary Limoncello. It was raining hard when we left, but they were able to call us a taxi. Highly recommend! read more

The service was excellent from the moment we arrived. The food was delicious and we really enjoyed our time there.

We had visited another restaurant for lunch and then dinner one day and when the waiter was taking our order and we mentioned Pappardelle al ragù di cinghiale he got very quiet and told us if we wanted "the best, the best, Thee best! We had to go to Trattoria San Lorenzo. This is where he eats this dish and wanted us to have a great experience. This place did not disappoint, the food, staff and ambiance was just what you'd look to find if starting from a blank canvas. The food was piping hot and tasted like an old couple were yelling at each other in the kitchen all day. Absolutely outstanding restaurant for food and drinks. We also receive the customary Lemonciello after the meal. read more

Food was above average. Ambiance was excellent. Service was excellent. Shout out to Andrea.

Wow! Just wow. Best Italian food I have ever had. Well done. You will be blown away. Food, wine, ambience. Tick tick tick

My friend and I enjoyed the service and the interior decor here, but our main dishes were just okay. Keep in mind that you'll probably be seated really close to the table next to you. We started with the Prosciutto and Mozzarella which we both loved, and the mozz was super fresh. My main dish was the lasagna and it was served cold in the middle. I sent it back to be reheated and they were very apologetic, but when it came back to me they had put it on a separate plate and I lost all the tasty bechamel cheese sauce that was surrounding it. Additionally, there was nothing remarkable about the dish. Its not a bad spot, but we definitely had better on our trip. I loved the complimentary shots of limoncello that they offered us at the end of the meal though! read more

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We enjoyed our meal outdoors. The service could have been a little better but was fine. We enjoyed our steak, lasagna, and wine. read more

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If you are looking for something beyond the typical touristy fare and are looking for Tuscan specialties, you won't want to miss this place. We started with a charcuterie plate accompanied by pickled vegetables and Pappa al Pomodoro...I did not know a simple tomato mush "soup," local to the region, could actually sing. Layers of flavor. We ordered meats from the grill, the Controfiletto served with arugula and fresh pecorino and the Filetto di Manzo, a generous grilled beef filet with stewed greens. We finished our culinary journey with "chef's desserts": warm chocolate cake with pears baked in (rich, moist, amazing) and a delicious fruit liqueur-soaked sponge with cream. Absolutely amazing. Inside was elegant, with upholstered chairs. There were also three outdoor tables. Live music wafted over from the square next door. A magical experience if you appreciate good food and wine and want to try local specialties. read more

Found it very hard to enjoy the wonderful food and atmosphere here. While the staff is accommodating to English-speakers, prepare to be critiqued on your dining experience while here. Was made extremely uncomfortable by certain looks or teasing comments about being American and unfamiliar with the Italian dining norms. Was made fun of when eating certain dishes the way I would normally eat them-- good table manners and all. Couldn't finish my amazing meal because I was so uncomfortable with servers staring, laughing, or making certain comments. Honestly ruined my dining-out experience as this set the first impression for the rest of my trip. Was afraid to eat at restaurants and be scrutinized, as I was already uncomfortable eating in a space where many people were close. On the other hand, fantastic atmosphere and food, you really get the experience of real Italian food and restaurant environment. A nice walk and little spot tucked away from loud neighbors. Ambient and cozy. Wish I could've enjoyed it, it would've been a great experience if only I wasn't American I guess! read more

Trattoria San Lorenzo - Burrata and roasted peppers - Trattorie Near Me - Florence, FI

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pretty good food in a good central location! we didn't have to make a reservation so that was nice. good prices and ambiance!

A must when in Florence. The Florentine steak was amazing as was the egg plant parmesan and the chicken. The service was wonderful as well.

This spot has amazing food. I've had the best ravioli and lasagna here. We stayed a few nights in Florence and we came back here a twice because of the food and the customer service is superb. We dined with a very tired 4 year old who was already cranky from a long day's walk. They managed to keep her calm and entertained. I can't say enough about their service. They're excellent. We highly recommend them read more