The butter chicken lives up to its hype! It is super moist for a chicken breast, and the butter sauce with a squeeze of lemon juice makes it so delicious! Tip: remember to dip your bread in the butter sauce when it's still hot! One of the waiters suggested us to do so after we finished the chicken already, and it was still delicious, but I can't imagine how much tastier it would have been if the bread and sauce were hot! We also ordered the tortellini with meat sauce and it was tasty as well! The waiters were awesome! They speak great English, but they also spoke Italian and made me feel at home! They didn't make me feel like an outsider for being a visitor to the city! We also ordered dolce, the meringue cake, and it was different from what I've ever eaten, but it was a good different! Crunchy meringue, creamy whip, and chocolate pieces. Definitely one of the best meals I've had in Italy thus far; would recommend to anyone who has a chance to visit Florence! read more

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Found out about this place through a blog post and managed to snag a reservation for 2 at 9pm on the day I arrived in Florence. It made me look forward to dinner because of all the good reviews that I saw. It's located in a random alley and definitely not a place that you would just walk by and chance upon. The ambiance is simple and communal seating is expected especially if you are a small party of 2-3 person. Credit cards are not accepted so bring enough cash! I think there were only two servers but I thought service was both friendly and efficient. The chefs were also kind enough to allow me to enter the kitchen and take a picture of them. My boyfriend and I ordered the butter chicken, 500g Florentine steak, 1/2 wine and their Meringue cake with wild strawberries. We didn't know about the Florentine steak, but because we were seated right next to the kitchen, we could literally see large chunks of meat being cooked over a large heap of charcoal and chose to get the Florentine steak instead of an appetizer. Best. Decision. Ever. That steak was probably the best steak I have ever ate! They won't ask you how done you want it prepared. Ours came out perfectly medium rare. The meat was tender, juicy and absolutely flavorful. It was just amazing. A lot of other restaurants we went to didn't give us the option of ordering less than 1kg but this one does. The locals said Florentine steak is meant to be shared which is why the minimum order is 1kg. I, however, appreciate the option of ordering a smaller portion as it gives us the chance to try other dishes without overeating. The butter chicken everyone is talking about did not disappoint either. It was two pieces of chicken breast cooked in butter, building this fine crust over the meat. Most of the time I find breast meat to be too dry but it's not the case here. I thought it might be too much butter for a single person and it helps to have some wine to cut through all the butteriness. If you are in Florence and manage to get a reservation I highly recommend getting your dinner here! read more

Trattoria Sostanza - Look at those steak cooking! - Trattorie Near Me - Florence, FI

This is off the beaten path and where the Locals eat. It's down a narrow street and easy to miss. We made reservations as it is always busy. Very friendly people working here. We had wine-of course- carafe of house red. We came here specifically for their browned butter chicken. We heard it was very good. It's a large order-2chicken breasts. My husband and I split the order plus an order of pasta with red sauce. They have the pasta with the browned butter sauce-I will order that next time. The pasta is cooked al dente so don't send it back for not being cooked enough. That's the way it's done here-fresh pasta. Our pasta sauce was a bolognese sauce that was very good. The browned butter chicken was the best thing I've ever eaten in Florence. Sooo good. I'd have it again tomorrow! read more

Heart attack heaven disguised as a charming family run trattoria. Smoky, fire grilled chicken coated in egg wash and flour then fried golden brown in BUTTER. It's simply called petti di pollo al burro (butter chicken) and it's to die for. The initial grilling imparts a smoky bitterness that adds huge depth to what is obviously a free range happy chicken. It's just more "chickeny" than what we in America enjoy. Sweet with a barely discernible green freshness. Cooking it in butter traps in the juices. Light fried crust a great textural contrast. The bisteca is excellent, on par with the two trattoria's reviewed. Once again from the Chianina cow. Once again only served rare. It is set apart from the others thanks to its wood fire grilling. Smoky bitterness, burnt fat flavor, brightened by peppery olive oil. A thing of beauty and reasonably priced at €50/kg (500g minimum). The thicker, the better! Simple beans in olive oil and the tortino di carciofi all'uovo (artichoke pie with egg) make for perfect sides . If available, finish with the incredibly ugly but intensely fruity Italian strawberries (fragola). They look like wild berries the size of a raspberry but the flavor, deeply that of strawberry a hint of green bitterness, freshness of rainfall and a pillowy mouth feel. A simple squirt of lemon and some sugar. Perfect. Yes, I just raved about a fruit. Quaint space open for lunch and dinner. Its been mentioned in blogs and guide books so it's always busy, however, that said, they continue to do things the way they have always done it. No mass production. There is simply too much pride to ruin a good thing. Advanced booking required. Book post 9:30pm if you want to eat with Florentine locals (it's just way more fun). Communal tables. Loud, jovial atmosphere. Inexpensive house wine and Tuscan wines. Some English. Know your Tuscan food terminology or you will miss all the specials hand written on the menu board. Cash only. read more

Traditional italian fare hidden between the alleys of Florence, best find!!! We walked in not knowing what to expect and realized this was a gem, fortunately we were able to be squeezed in and the owners and staff were amazing and accommodating to our table. Ordered 1/4 wine for 4 euro?!?! Amazing start Pasta with meat - al dente and perfect! Chicken breast with butter-best chicken in my life!!! So juicy and so so fragrant and meat was tender and omg im drooling again Florentine steak 500gr- tender, juicy and best steak in my life!!!! Holy shit that was seasoned perfectly it was just with salt and pepper but wow that is a well aged steak!! Huge portions!! Our table of three shared that and the merengue cake (yummmmmmm!!)! Total bill was 80 euro like what?!?! Sooo worth it!! Cheapest and best meal of my life. Highly recommend! Make reservations and be ready to be impressed! On our way out each staff member and owner shook our hands and said good night and thank you! That is definitely great great service! read more

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Came to Trattoria Sostanza for dinner. They are supposedly famed for the buttered chicken and beef steak - bistecca alla Fiorentina. Missed the restaurant twice as we walked by because it was hard to spot in the dark due to the dimly-lit street the place was located and the rolled-down metal gate even minutes before it opens for business. There had two reserved dinner times - 7:30 and 9:45pm. We had the earlier reservation. As soon as the clock struck 7:30 and the restaurant opens, everyone promptly appeared and the restaurant was soon filled. The restaurant is not very big and where I sat I could see into the kitchen where there were two chefs preparing the buttered chicken. Had the tortellini en brodo (tortellini in broth), buttered chicken that was so fragrant, moist and tender and the juicy beef steak - bistecca alla Fiorentina. All was cooked perfectly and absolutely delicious. A wonderful restaurant to revisit. read more

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We came here for lunch, which I highly recommend. I had the steak and my husband had the artichoke omelette. It was glorious. I ordered the steak the way my waiter said he liked it and it was rare. So perfect!!! The omelette was excellent. Seemed like the artichokes were pan fried a bit first, as they were crispy, which we loved. Didn't think it would be possible, but went for dessert and shared the layered cake with strawberries, choc chips, and merengue. It was so light! Service was fantastic, they were so warm and friendly. I would definitely return! read more

Trattoria Sostanza is one of my best restaurant experiences in my life. We are talking honest and utterly delicious food served in rustic Italian charm by some knowledgeable and very friendly waiters. The butter chicken, oh the butter chicken... Two large chunks of chicken taking a bath in butter: It was so good! We had some white beans in olive oil which was simple yet tasty too. Their house red wine (1/4 at 4€) was really good, coming only 30 km. from Florence. So does their amazingly good olive oil. The bread was perfect - and perfect to soak up all that butter from the chicken. Sostanza is a must try. The whole experience is an experience you will remember for sure. read more

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Told some people I was heading to Florence and they recommended this place for yummy florentine steak! Although it is quite expensive it's well worth it! We were warned that a reservation was necessary but decided to try and walk in anyways. Hoping that the rain and going for lunch will increase our chances. We were lucky! When we got there it was still fairly empty and was seated right away. The table style is interesting since many groups will sit together at the same long table instead of everyone getting their own separate table. I was nervous about sitting with random strangers but it ended up working out really well. A lady sat next to us and we chatted and she gave us great recommendations for places to eat in Rome and Venice. It made it very easy to meet and talk to someone new. the florentine steak - it came out and I was nervous just looking at the size of the steak. My friend got this and thank goodness he likes a good steak cause I do not think I would have been able to finish it. It was good and definitely lived up to the hype . It was cooked perfectly and delicious. The buttered chicken - never tell me how much butter was actually used to make this dish cause i want to eat more of it. The dish comes out sizzling hot and the smell of the butter fills the air. Parts of the chicken was somewhat dry mostly around the outer parts. For the most part it was tender and great. artichoke sformata - no words can describe this. it definitely increased my love for artichokes. The egg was light and fluffy. The artichokes were cooked perfectly they tasted amazing. The dish as a whole was kind of heavy but i would order it again in a heart beat. Changed my impression on artichokes forever! read more

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How on earth did I not leave a review for these guys?! Anyway, order these two and a few glasses of house wine and thank me later: A) Pollo Al Burro (Butter Chicken) B) Bistecca alla Fiorentina (Chianina Beef) This will be enough to put you in eternal food coma. If we are ever back in Firenze, this is the first and last place I'm stopping at. read more

The glowing reviews and tantalizing pictures of butter chicken and florentine steak prompted us to pay a visit to this trattoria. We didn't have a reservation but we decided to try our luck and wait outside the restaurant before they open for lunch. Got there twenty minutes before they open and were the first ones in line. As soon as they open for business we walked in and was greeted by an elderly gentleman who asked if we have a reservation. We said no, he said something in Italian with someone in the back and then led us to a table for two :) Scorrrrre. We ordered the butter chicken, florentine steak and finished off with their house special dessert of wild strawberry meringue cake. Meat dishes were honest and good, but weren't mind blowing. Chicken was not as tender as I imagined it would be, the steak was fresh but not as flavorful and tender as I had anticipated. I think the let down was because I walked in thinking it would taste similar to wagyu but florentine is pretty lean in comparison (still soft, but maybe due to little marbling it's not as flavorful as wagyu). House dessert hands down outshined the meat and totally made me glad I came. Wild strawberry was so fragrant and sweet, meringue was light as air. Not too sweet, just enough sugar to satisfy. I still think about it every now and then. read more

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Best butter chicken around! Delicious strawberry meringue cake to finish. Only way to get a reservation is to call, they rarely have space for walk-ins. read more

We ate here 3 times in one month because we had a lot of visitors and wanted to take them all here on their first night in Florence...yes, it is that good. Make reservations! They stay very busy and this will guarantee your spot, there is not a lot of seating. They have a 7:30 & 9:30 seating. The place is nice and cozy, but not stuffy. They somehow make things roll quickly (well, a 2 hour process) without even feeling like you are being rushed...quite the symphony. If you are a party of 2 you will likely sit with others, just part of the fun. Skip the entire 3-4 course Italian meal and just order the meat (bistecca or the butter chicken...one each is perfect) then order a side to share (whatever is in season; we had spinach). The meringue for dessert was perfect! Every time we go back we just get the chicken with a side of spinach & the meringue. We tried the tortellini al burro and it was good but the meat here is what makes this place so special. Cash only! Buon appetito! Maybe I'll see you there soon. read more

We went to this restaurant 2X while we were visiting Florence. They do not answer their phone nor do they have an answering service. We went on Aug 27 at 7:30 PM and Aug 28 at 12:30 PM. Both times the restaurant was closed with no sign when they will open again. We were looking forward to try their famous butter chicken but I guess Business is doing well enough since they don't care to even put a sign for tourists that go all the way to their restaurant to see them. read more

Sostanza is my favourite trattoria in Florence. The food is home-cooked and simple, the wine is cheap and cheerful, and the clients (and staff) are mostly characters. This is a laid-back establishment where you won't find any unwanted surprises on the menu. My favourites here include: Tuscan bean soup mopped-up with crusty white bread, Florentine steak or boiled meats with salsa verde, side of seasonal vegetables, and then wild strawberries for dessert, followed by espresso and grappa. What else does one need in life? Next time I visit Florence, I'm lunching at this place every day, grazie! read more

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I went to Sostanza the best Restaurant I have ever ate, love it looking forward to see you guys on October 12 2021 no way to make reservations please help us Ingrid Ibarra read more

Family style dining at its best. You come here for butter chicken and OUT OF THE WORLD steak!! The steak is larger than your plate and only comes cooked one way, Medium rare! Enjoy it that way and don't dare send it back! read more

Delicious!!!! If you're in town, you have to try this famous little gem. My parents recommended it and I'm so glad we came here. You absolutely need a reservation, they are booked all the time even during low season (which is when we went). We had the buttered chicken which was so yummy :) and you have to try the merengue cake with strawberries. read more

Based on all the amazing reviews, we made a reservation here like 2 months in advance. We were all about trying the butter chicken. They offer two seatings, and we went for the first. It's a small place, not especially attractive, and I think pretty much everyone in there was a tourist--mostly Americans. We started with some pastas and salads, which which pretty good--standard. When the butter chicken arrived it was certainly a cool presentation-sizzling in its little cast iron skillet--and it was tasty. But it was heavy, and hard to eat too much of it, and I didn't feel sorry not to finish. I expected this to be one of our best meals of the trip, but ultimately, this didn't even make it into my list of top 10. read more

MAKE A RESERVATION AND DINE HERE!!!!!! If you want traditional historical Florentine cuisine then you NEED to visit this amazing little restaurant. The hostess, waiter and cook are all so warm and inviting. if you sit in the back by the kitchen he will allow you to take as many pictures as you want. GET THE BUTTERED CHICKEN!!! more on the restaurant here: http://www.wynnemanor.com/2016/05/trattoria-sostanza.html Sit together, dine together and make amazing memories read more

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Insanely good. Very friendly service that speaks English. Thus far the best food in Florence for a reasonable price. My husband had the butter chicken which he said was life changing. I'm a vegetarian so had the pasta with butter sauce. It doesn't sound exciting but was delicious. They also have a vegetable soup and an artichoke and egg pie. Desert was a merangiue cream construction (layers of merangiue with a light cream in the shape of a cake) with fresh raspberries. I have never had anything like it. I'm not a dessert person but this is unbeatable. A tip for all would be patrons... Be sure to make a reservation even for lunch. Also be prepared to share a tabel. We actually enjoyed sharing the tabel as we met some very freindly foodies. read more

Okay, so the butter chicken is indeed amazing. We loved the experience of eating here, but it wasn't our best meal in Florence. I felt rushed. The place is so small and the demand so high that they have to keep to a schedule of two seatings per evening. The prices are high but not exorbitant. Be sure to try the dessert with the merengue and wild strawberries. Fantastic!! read more

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before my honeymoon I went to basically the most trusted name in travel and luxury for food, shopping and hotel recommendations: Gwyneth Paltrow & Goop. this local hole in the wall was one of GP's top suggestions for Florence, and I was able to get us a 9 PM reservation for our first night in the city. we came here famished, but it worked to our advantage since I couldn't decide on what of the three entrees I wanted to try, so, we just ordered them all. to start: pasta bolognese Frankly, don't bother. It was nice because we were starving but the penne and meat sauce were unremarkable. our three entrees: we got the artichoke pie- delicious what was the egg like pastry it was cooked in? regardless, the taste, flavor, texture, aroma, all perfect to split. then we ate the butter chicken- incredible I will never understand how two chicken breasted cutlets could be so big, juicy and tender, I guess it's the vat of butter it's sauteed in? fabulous. then we had steak Florentine.... one of many on this trip. delicious. our waiter was so nice. not in our faces at all, but super friendly. a once in a lifetime meal. read more

To say I was looking forward to this meal would be an understatement. From the 2 set dinner times, 7:30 pm and 9:15 pm, to the small intimate dining setting I knew this place had to be exceptional. We were lucky enough to get reservations the day of through our hotel. We knew from other posts that we had to try the brown butter chicken and it was absolutely TO DIE FOR!! We started with the salami and prosciutto and house red wine. Next I had the tortellini and after the brown butter chicken I mentioned above. The waiter was exceptional and the atmosphere was intimate yet lively. Will be back any time I'm in Florence. read more

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everything about the butter chicken is true. also, having eaten quite a bit of Florentine steak during the trip, this is the first place that made me a believer. Cool thing to do: go to the restroom. It takes you through the kitchen where you can see the beautiful cuts of beef and the chefs work their magic over the open grill read more

Trattoria Sostanza - Trattorie Near Me - Florence, FI

Be sure to make a dinner reservation a day or two ahead at this wonderful neighborhood restaurant. Serving absolutely delicious Florentine Steak, Butter Chicken and merengue, this gem in Florence was our favorite place for dinner. The waiters are friendly and efficient. The kitchen staff were welcoming. Prices are good and the atmosphere is casual and clean. We look forward to eating here again the next time we are in Florence! read more

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I highly, highly and highly suggest this place. best dinner we had in Italy, period! Probably one of the best chicken breast we've ever had along with amazing steak. we've got a change to try their salamis and some of the appetizers and all of it was spectacular along with the best experience we've had. I can still taste it :) read more

I'll start the review off by saying that we made a reservation for Monday night before we finished Saturday night's dinner. My awesome husband, a trip advisor forum junkie, flagged this place based on several positive reviews. We tried to call during the day but were unable to get through to make a reservation, so we showed up around 7:20 (they open at 7:30 and only seat then and again at 9:30). We lucked out and were able to eat at 7:30 on a Saturday night. We were told that this is basically a miracle, so don't mess around and keep calling. If you are staying at a hotel, have them call. They may have a better chance of getting through. This charming restaurant is tucked away a block off the river near the Westin Excelsior and the St. Regis hotels. While in line we met a few American couples. One was here for the fifth time, twice that week and the others had been several times. Sostanza is known for its "Butter Chicken" a.k.a. Pollo al Burro and Bisteak, so naturally we ordered those. In addition, we ordered the tortellini al burro (ham and parmesan on the inside in a light red olive oil and meat sauce). The only thing that would have made this meal better is a salad, but I was so excited by getting in at the last minute and the whole experience I failed to order one. The chicken is unlike anything I've ever had and the steak is cooked to perfection (med rare) without you mentioning anything. I don't love pasta with meat sauces, but I ate every last bit of our shared portion. I'm writing this on Saturday evening post-meal, and can't wait to go back on Monday. Sostanza has 38 seats, a phenomenally charming wait staff and is full of laughter and people eating good food - is there anything better?Venture here when in Florence. You won't be sorry. read more

By far theee most phenomenal meal we had our entire honeymoon. After reading the rave reviews, we made an in-person reservation (really we tried to chance a walk-in, but the little place only has two seating times and they're almost guaranteed to be all full up). The owners (?) were so incredibly friendly though, they happily put our name down for the next day. My husband had the florentine steak -- a thick slab of rare meat unceremoniously presented by itself on a plate, yet bursting with god-like flavor. I ordered the famous butter chicken, deep fried and still bubbling in a bath of gloriously golden butter. Every bite melted in my mouth. Paired with the house wine and topped off with a fluffy rich torta cake, I swear I had a foodgasm by the end of the meal. And we lucked out and didn't have to share seating with anyone. Which was good, because I don't think they would have appreciated the groaning sounds of tastebud ecstasy coming from our end of the table... read more

On the first night we arrived in Florence, my husband and I made a reservation to eat here two nights later. Had to make sure we could eat here during our short stay. The owner who took down our reservation was so nice. Now after a week of what I call "European service", it was nice to have a friendly face to greet us. When we arrived for our dinner, the first seating were just finishing up their meal. One of the servers made a note that we had arrived and when a table opened up (within 5 minutes), we were seated. Granted the restaurant is made up mostly of tourists but it was nice to be around a bunch of people who were excited to eat here. The restaurant is really tiny and you're seated at a table with other diners but it just made the ambiance cozy and comfortable. We were seated at a table right next to the kitchen with a friendly couple from Miami. They had just finished their appetizer and recommended the artichoke omelet to start with. The owner was our server and we ordered the artichoke omelet, butter chicken, a Florentine steak and a carafe of house wine. We watched the chef cooking steaks and he waved to us while we gazed at the huge steak he was cooking. Our omelet arrived first and we devoured it. We'd never had an omelet so perfectly cooked. I thought it could use a bit more salt but that's because I like salt on my food. The butter chicken and florentine steak came out together. I actually was not a super huge fan of the butter chicken. It was good but I didn't love it like everyone else. But the florentine steak was so perfectly cooked and really delicious and tender. Service was excellent throughout the whole meal. Our meal came out to 75 Euros, about $100 USD, but we were surprised it wasn't more for such a meal. read more

A real institution of Florence. Small and cozy. You may have to share a table and this is the only reason we didn't give this place 5 stars. The three dishes they are famous for are the artichoke pie, butter chicken & steak florentine. We had all three as you can get the pie as a starter. All tasted amazing but if I had to choose one I'd go the chicken. There is a signed poster on he wall of Rob Lowe and he says "best chicken in Italy" and I would have to agree. read more

I rarely give negative reviews but because of all the hype about Sostanza I feel I have to set the record straight. This restaurant is known for its butter chicken - unfortunately that's all they do well. I thought for a restaurant that has such an excellent reputation, I would be able to order something besides the butter chicken and be satisfied. This was not the case. My party of four started with the salami and fennel seed appetizer and an order of the Parma ham. Nothing notable here. My boyfriend ordered the Florentine steak and had to send it back to the kitchen. I ordered the 1/4 roast chicken and it wasn't roasted - it was boiled. I literally choked that tough, white-skinned mutha down until I couldn't take it anymore. The other two guys ordered the butter chicken and were very happy with their choice. The man sitting next to us (community table) ordered the artichoke pie, which sounded great to us until he received his order and it was small bits of artichoke surrounded by an eggy-custardy substance. If you know you will order the butter chicken (very rich) then by all means Sostanza is worth your while. Otherwise, there are many outstanding eateries in the neighborhood that would be more worth your while. read more

You will NOT, I repeat you will NOT have a better piece of chicken then you will hear. The chicken is cooked in a clay pot and is drowning in butter. I know, chicken in butter....yes chicken in butter--its AWESOME! The bisteak is also pretty great. Overall, this is a great little space hidden in the back streets of Firenze. Went during the off-season, but heard they typically only do 2 seating and you will end up sharing a table. Don't even bother with anything other than the house wine. That coupled with the chicken, the bisteak (and what ever else you fancy) will suffice. ENJOY. read more

Has to be probably one of the best restaurants that we ate at in Florence. We showed up at 7:00 without reservations and we had to wait till 9:00 to get seated but it was well worth it. Had the pollo al burro and bistecca alla Fiorentina based on fellow yelpers and it was amazing. The chicken was just absolutely divine and I could eat that every day. The steak was a little blue at first, but they did fix that unlike some of the other restaurants that we ate at. My only tip is that you make reservations a day ahead of time as they dont pick up the phone during the day. read more

There are a few places in Florence to experience the best of Tuscany and this is one of them. Just west of the core, this unassuming exterior is home to the best Florentine steak, butter chicken, and artichoke omelet. I personally think the artichoke omelet is the must order as it's completely unique. Steak and buttery chicken is available everywhere but this omelet is comforting and a culinary delight. Using a small high edge pan, they place crispy fried trimmed artichokes in it and then add the eggs. Because they're cooking over a fire, the edges crisp up quickly and creates a high wall to hold the custardy centre. I suggest looking at the link below to see how wonderful it is. http://www.elizabethminchilliinrome.com/2013/03/tortino-di-carciofi-sostanza-florence.html?m=1 The steak is large and perfectly seared. The butter chicken is perfectly sautéed with a moist interior. It's so decadent that I could only eat a few bites. Service is warm and quick and the atmosphere is what you imagine of an Italian restaurant. Vibrant, loud, warm, and joyful .... Reservations are a must as all the walk ins were turned away when we were there. read more

This is not a glitzy palace of fine dining in any way They have two seatings each day. One at 7:30 and the other a little after 9:00. You will need reservations. You don't reserve a table, you reserve a chair at a table so, while your party is always seated together, you always get to meet someone new. Old photos are all over the walls. It feels ancient. The food is sublime. Most famous for their incredible butter chicken, their steaks are equally as wonderful. Beautifull Bistecca Fiorentino grilled over hot coals, charred on the outside and perfectly rare inside is something to remember forever. The side vegetable were terrific. They have other things to eat but I got stuck on my two favorites. A friend said their past dishes were terrific too. Small choice of desserts but those are excellent as well. I go every time I visit Firenze. read more

Ok first off, make a reservation. I don't think we would have gotten in without said reservation. The place is pretty tiny and is jammed pack with locals and tourists. Also expect to share a table if you are a part of two (we actually met a super awesome couple by sharing a table). We started with the house red wine which was delish. For food, we got the buttered chicken, Florentine steak, and salad. Now, we travelled across Italy for 2 weeks, and this buttered chicken was the best single thing we ate the entire trip!! It was two nice pieces of chicken searing in butter. Heaven is the word to describe it. The Florentine steak was perfection. We sat next to the kitchen and literally watched the cook chopping off pieces of steak with a machete from a bigger pieces of meat. It was cooked over hot coals. Excellent representation of the famous Florentine steak. Lastly for dessert, we spit the berry merengue. Now, I would never have ordered this as a dessert but we took the suggestion of fellow Yelpers. Holy smokes. Dessert amazingness. This place is the real deal. We talked about it the whole rest of our trip. read more

Recommended by a local. I was not able to get in at first try, reservation needed. They have two seatings every day. Food tasted very good. Plain ambiance, good service. read more

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The 4 things you must order here: Artichoke omelet & chicken & steak & torta cake with berries" My hubby and I had a wonderful experience at Sostanza. I found out about this place through my handsome Italian friend! He said that I must order those four things and we did just that. The artichoke omelet was very unique and delicious - very different from the omelets back home. That was a great starter to share. I had the chicken - very hearty and buttery! Make sure you squeeze the lemon on the chicken. My hubby ordered their Florentine T-bone steak. The steak is RARE! A first for me and my hubby. I don't think I will ever eat a rare steak again but when I am in Italy, I can make the exception. Also, as you can tell from what I am saying, the waiter will not ask how you want your steak cooked. We also got sides of canneli beans and a salad. Do end the dinner with the torta cake with berries. It is one of the best desserts I've had on the trip. Make your reservations and very likely you will share a table with somebody. That's part of the fun eating here.. Arterwards take a walk along the river which is nearby. read more

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Wonderful classic Florentine gem. Must make a reservation to try the excellent examples of great food. The dishes are made with sophisticated simplicity and the service is as professional as it may get! read more