friendlist service we have had in italy so far. both pastas had 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. read more

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Hole in the wall place with a ton of charm! You 100% need a res to be seated, they had to turn down walk-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. read more

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This was, without question, one of the best meals of our entire life--possibly the best of the trip! We ate here on our first night in Florence and spent the rest of our trip talking about it. In fact, we came back to Florence a night early from Cortona and tried our luck at getting another table. They were completely packed and couldn't fit us in, which honestly tells you everything you need to know. If you want to eat here, make a reservation. You might get lucky if you show up right when they open, but May in Florence seems to get busier every year and I wouldn't count on it. The atmosphere is exactly what you hope for when you picture a fun night in Florence--great music, laughter, conversation, shared tables, excellent wine, and people genuinely enjoying themselves. It's lively without feeling touristy and somehow manages to feel both energetic and intimate at the same time. Our server, Lorenzo, was phenomenal. He helped us select a bottle of 2021 Vigna del Sorbo Chianti Classico, which ended up being my favorite wine of the entire trip. We started with buttered toast and anchovies. It sounds incredibly simple, but it was one of the most memorable bites we had in Italy. We shared the duck ragù pasta, lasagna, osso buco, and lamb chop. Every dish was excellent, but the duck ragù and lamb were standouts. We finished with a raspberry tiramisu that was the perfect ending to the meal. The food was fantastic, the wine was fantastic, the service was fantastic, and the ambiance was everything you could want. P.S. If you can't get in, don't panic--the restaurant across the street is also very good. But if you can get a table here, do it. read more

Vini e Vecchi Sapori - Tuscan Near Me - Florence, FI

One of the best dining experiences I've ever had. No wonder it's always fully booked here!!The owner is so welcoming and kind, taking the time to introduce himself, the menu, and provide personal recommendations. The servers check in frequently and are quick to help with anything you need. The ambiance is lively with popular music, laughter, and conversation. We chatted with the table next to us on the way out and met some fellow Texans! On our way out, the owner also remembered my name and started introducing me to other tables to make friends. What a fun place to be! The food was absolutely amazing. When we saw them slicing the salami right in front of us, we decided to order the salami plate and we were so glad we did! The zucchini flower and saffron pasta was bursting with flavor and the pasta was so perfectly cooked. I couldn't get enough! The duck ragu pasta was also hearty, rich, and delicious. The sauce was so good, my family soaked up every last bit with our bread. The ricotta spinach ravioli was also amazing!! Again the sauce was such a standout. The ravioli was so fresh with the perfect amount of bite. The green pepper sauce steak was soooo good. Cooked perfectly, with such a unique sauce that the whole peppercorns added perfectly to in texture and spice. Finally, the raspberry tiramisu. We were so full, but when they set these down our dessert stomachs were ready. They were amazing! Not the strongest raspberry flavor, but still such a delicious end to the meal. Side note, you MUST have a reservation to eat here, and they only take reservations by call. Because I didn't have a way to call them, I asked my Airbnb hosts who did it for me (also amazing people). While we were eating, there was a crowd forming outside of people waiting to get in but unable to. It's so worth it to visit Vini e Vecchi Sappori! I'll definitely have to come back next time I'm in Florence. read more

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I don't even know where to start. This is my favorite restaurant I've eaten at. They have a rotating menu but you cannot go wrong with any of the dishes. Every dish is crafted with so much love and care! I got the steak fillet with pepper sauce and that was by far the best bite of meat I've had. The raspberry tiramisu also brought tears to my eyes. The service was superb. Everyone was so nice and inviting, it felt like I was visiting family and eating a home cooked meal! The restaurant itself was super small and cozy. Everything about this was perfect! Highly recommend going if you have the chance. They don't do walk ins -- you must make a res. Your best chance is to get your hotel to call and make a res for you or drop in and put your name down for a later date. This place is well worth the visit. read more

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This was hands down our favorite restaurant from our visit to Italy. We had to get an Italian friend to call and make reservations ahead of time because there legit isn't another way to reserve a table, trust me I tried. This cozy spot sports fun decor, attentive service, and fresh delicious food. Do yourself a favor and order the house wine. It is inexpensive but absolutely delicious. The favorite bite of the night was a spicy tomato spaghetti. I won't focus too much on the specific dishes because the menu changes daily. The caprice salad was simple but super fresh and delicious. The fried zucchini flower was crisp and fresh, and the ravioli spinach ricotta dish was so so good. My sister ordered beef stew and it was served like roast (not a soup) and was very tender and good. I highly recommend!!!! read more

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If you're planning a trip to Florence, make the effort to book a table at Vini e Vecchi Sapori. It's a small, popular restaurant that only takes reservations by phone, and it does seem to book up for every meal. We had our hotel call for us when we checked in and were lucky to grab a 1:30 lunch slot on a Thursday afternoon. We saw the fat physical reservation book when we went, and also saw an attempted walk-in get turned away. We wanted to go for dinner, but I'm just glad we were able to get in at all. Vini e Vecchi Sapori was easily my favorite restaurant in Florence. I loved the cozy, vibrant dining room, snug and eclectically decorated. We were at a table so tiny, I worried about pulling a muscle when I crossed my legs. It was nestled amongst other tiny tables, and abutted a counter where plates were put out for service and the reservation book set down in its glory next to my husband's head. Service was warm, efficient, and attentive. Our waiter basically told what to order and we obeyed him, with excellent results. The one-page handwritten menu, helpfully available in English, presented the day's offerings and this preemptive list of disclaimers: No Pizza No Cappuccino No The Fork No Ice No Spritz No Ketchup FUCK CANCER There was a brief selection of Italian wines by the glass, and we got the Chianti Classico and the Bruno de Montalcino, both lovely. The food was delicious, starting with good bread and good olive oil. We ordered the mixed Tuscany salami and the beef carpaccio as appetizers, and they were both superb and not in the least bit redundant. There were four or five types of salami, every one of them fantastic, and I loved the thin, silky carpaccio, served with rucola, parmesan, olive oil, and black pepper. We shared two splendid pastas, spinach ricotta ravioli in a creamy rose tomato sauce and a hearty pappardelle with duck ragu. For dessert, we had the lush, irresistible raspberries tiramisu. I plan to come back to Florence one day, and will make a point of coming back to Vini e Vecchi Sapori. It's a special restaurant, the kind you hope to find in Italy, a welcoming place with lively ambiance and wonderful food. read more

Our last night in Italy and by far our best meal in Italy. But to call it a meal is underserving it because it's truly an experience. It's such an unassuming little spot that would be easy to walk by if there weren't so many people waiting outside. Tommaso could not be a more gracious host, welcoming us as soon as we got there and checking in on us every few minutes and reassuring us that our table wouldn't be much longer. We did wait a fair amount of time after our reservation but we didn't even mind because the energy of the area is so infectious. Plus Tommaso gave us a free glass of sparkling wine. We ordered way too much food and each was a delight: - Prosciutto and melon: I may not eat melon any other way again. - Beef carpaccio: We probably get this to often and this was fine - Chicken liver pate: I am typically not a huge fan of this dish but this one may have persuaded me to keep trying as it was so creamy and delicious. - Pappardelle with duck ragu: Maybe the best pasta we had in Italy. - Paccheri with zucchini: So light, so creamy, so delicious. At this point we were full, but kept going. - Lamb chops: Would have eaten the whole bone if I could. - Fried chicken: How is this so light and airy? Certainly not the fried chicken you'd expect in the US and wish it were. The meal is accompanied by an ever-changing playlist of Madonna, ABBA, etc. Everyone there is having a great time and it feels like I was having dinner at a good friend's dinner party. Definitely a must. read more

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This is the best dinner that you will experience in Florence. Amazing food, service with Sergio at the helm and ambience. Reservations at least 1-2 weeks ahead or stop in and get lucky. Brad read more

A Hidden Culinary Treasure: Vini e Vecchi Sapori Tucked away in the winding streets of Florence lies a true gem that embodies everything magical about Italian dining - Vini e vecchi sapori. This charming family-owned restaurant is the kind of place that makes you feel like you've stumbled upon the city's best-kept secret, and honestly, you probably have. From the moment you step inside, you're enveloped by an atmosphere that feels authentically, unmistakably artful and Italian. The hospitality here isn't just professional - it's deeply personal, warm, and genuine. Dining at Vini e vecchi sapori truly feels like being invited to dinner at a dear friend's home, where every detail is thoughtfully considered and every guest is treated like family. The menu is nothing short of incredible, showcasing cuisine that dreams are made of. For your first course, I cannot emphasize enough how exceptional the chicken liver is. This isn't just any appetizer - it's a masterclass in how simple, quality ingredients can be transformed into something truly sublime. The preparation honors the rustic traditions of Florentine cooking while delivering flavors that are both comforting and sophisticated. The pasta selections deserves special recognition, as every single dish is clearly made by hand with extraordinary care. You can taste the difference that comes from authentic family recipes and techniques passed down through loving hands. Each bite carries the essence of authentic Italian craftsmanship - tender, perfectly textured, and bursting with the kind of flavor that only comes from homemade preparation. But if you order just one main course, make it the osso buco. I can confidently say this is the finest osso buco I've eaten in all of Florence. The meat falls off the bone with the gentlest touch of a fork, braised to absolute perfection in a rich, complex sauce that speaks to hours of patient, skillful preparation. It's the kind of dish that reminds you why you fell in love with Italian cuisine in the first place. Vini e vecchi sapori represents everything that makes dining in Italy special - exceptional food, genuine hospitality, and an atmosphere that turns a simple meal into a cherished memory. This is destination dining at its most authentic, and a restaurant that truly captures the heart and soul of Florentine culinary tradition.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Pro Tip: Make a reservation. There's no just walking in to this place... ever! read more

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Vini e Vecchi Sapori came at the recommendation of one of my colleagues who said this was one of the best meals she had in all of Italy. Since I had a loose itinerary for my upcoming trip, I was very open to suggestions and took this as an opportunity to check-off a dinner spot while in Firenze. That being said, we made plans to dine here our last night in the city. All the reviews I read of Vini e Vecchi suggested making a reservation, so I did that before leaving for my trip - it was good advice too as when we arrived anyone who didn't have a reservation was turned away. The restaurant is somewhat small with simple decor, similar to other restaurants we visited in the city. The vibes were on, the people working looked super chill and they had American music from the 80s playing throughout the space. The menu was separated into sections similar to other Tuscan restaurants - apps, pastas, mains, and sides. We decided to start with caprese - this was delicious, the tomatoes and mozz were super fresh. Since it was our last night we each decided to get pasta dishes as well as mains. For my pasta I went with the paccheri with zucchini flowers and saffron; this was delicious - the sauce was creamy without being heavy and the pasta was cooked well, really one of the best pasta dishes I had in Firenze. For my main I had the beef stew - this was prepared well with a good amount of seasoning. The beef was very tender, and it was paired with flat green beans on the side that proved to be a great complement. We also got a side of white beans as a side to share - these were also good, flavorful again without being heavy. We decided to get dessert - I went with the raspberry tiramisu (I love raspberry) which was wonderful - it was creamy with just enough raspberry flavor. Service was great, there seems to be a good bunch of people running the restaurant. Overall, I had an excellent experience at Vini e Vecchi Sapori - the food and vibes were spot on and I would definitely consider returning. read more

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I worked in the food service industry for 18 years, in fact I met my wife while we were both working at an Italian restaurant. I'm 62 so I'm sure I don't remember all the meals I've had but to my recollection this was the best food service atmosphere combination I've ever experienced. The zucchini flour pasta was absolutely incredible and the fillet with green pepper corn sauce with something immediately looked for recipes for. The staff was incredible, attentive, upbeat, and never made us feel rushed or that we were putting them out. We got there for our Reservation and had to wait an additional 45 minutes, but that was part of the experience. The manager brought us parmigiano cheese and a glass of Prosecco and brought stools out for us to sit in. I would go so far as to say if you're in Florence, you have to visit this restaurant. read more

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One of the best meals I've ever had! We had the beef carpaccio and zucchini flower pasta easily one of the best meals we've ever eaten. The service was phenomenal too. We walked up without a reservation and were given a free drink while we waited, which was such a nice touch. The owner and our server were both incredibly attentive despite how busy it was. Their recommendations were spot on and absolutely did not disappoint. 1000/10 recommend! read more

After hearing how difficult it is to get a reservation at Vini e Vecchi Sapori, we were excited to finally dine here--and it completely exceeded our expectations. Quite simply, this was the best meal we've had in Italy. Everything we tasted was outstanding. We started with buffalo mozzarella and prosciutto, and watching the prosciutto being sliced right in front of us only added to the experience. The quality and freshness of the ingredients were evident in every bite. In fact, after finishing our appetizer, I immediately asked if there was any chance we could get a reservation for lunch the next day because we already knew we wanted to come back. What makes this place special is not just the food. There is an incredible amount of passion and energy throughout the restaurant. The owner is actively involved, engaging with diners and helping create a warm, lively atmosphere that feels authentically Florentine. If you're looking for exceptional food without the formality of white tablecloth dining, Vini e Vecchi Sapori is the place. The setting is relaxed, the service is genuine, and the food is unforgettable. Some restaurants live up to the hype--this one surpasses it. Highly recommended, and well worth the effort to secure a reservation. read more

One of the best meals. Service as good as the meal. Made us feel so welcome. Would go back every time. read more

Our hotel booked us a table for lunch on a Saturday, we got there just as they opened. There was already a line waiting to get in. All I can say is now I understand why so many list has this restaurant as a place to eat at in Florence. Best meal we had so far in this city, I will admit we don't do dinner too often anymore so lunch is the better option for us. My wife and I started with the zucchini flowers, very nice job with this dish. No stuffed cheese in it, just the flowers and batter. My wife went with the duck ragu, while I had the lasagna. Best lasagna I ever had!!! I will also state that we shared a table with another couple from the US. They ordered the same items we did, so I kept quiet on saying anything about my food until they got their meals. The man said what I was thinking about the lasagna, just a very light but flavorful dish. How can lasagna be light? I don't know, but they did it. For dessert we shared a strawberry panna cotta, this is the third panna cotta I had on this trip so far, they do it right here. Just a great meal and so happy that we got a chance to come here. read more

Super fun tiny spot that has truly good food. Highly recommend to eat here while in Florence. Must make reservations as it's always packed. You won't regret this place. read more

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What an amazing evening at this excellent restaurant! The party like atmosphere began the moment we arrived. The outgoing host served glasses of Prosecco to everyone as they waited. The restaurant was so busy that he had to switch to wine glasses, then water glasses. We wound up chatting with other parties during our brief wait. This contributed to the convivial vibe. It continued after we were seated with people chatting with diners at adjacent tables in the cozy space. This culminated in most of the restaurant singing along to "Sweet Caroline!" It was really like something out of a movie. The host and staff were uniformly charming and helpful. The relatively small menu was excellent. We started off with a good bottle of vino nobile di Montepulciano, but the Barolo was next level. Everything that we tried was excellent. We started off with assorted Tuscan Salumi that brought a smile to my face. The zucchini salad was really good. Props to the fried artichokes, which were at platonic ideal level. My buddy and I split a simple sounding order of fettuccine with artichokes that can only be described as magisterial. A little kick of chile pepper took it to the next level. This was a top five pasta dish. It's also what my wife ordered as her entree. My other friends had chicken cacciatore with a deep olive studded sauce. I ordered the beef stew. It was fall apart tender with the texture of brisket or pot roast and an intense sauce with black peppercorns. It was served with awesome long beans. I watched some great looking steak Florentine served at the next table. I learned that this restaurant is willing to cook their steak beyond the barely dead to rare state that most other restaurants insist on. I hope that disclosing this won't get them in trouble, but that is what I will get the next time that we visit. Dessert continued at the same high level with chocolate profiteroles and crisp biscotti with vin santo. Prices were extremely reasonable for the quality and level of service. If you can only have one dinner in Florence, do yourself a favor and make it here! Six stars! read more

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20/10 this is the best lunch I've had in Florence. Absolutely incredible food here. Caprisi salad 20/10, ravioli 100000/10, duck ragu 15/10 - desserts were amazing as well. YOU MUST COME HERE read more

Incredibly friendly staff, awesome food, atmosphere is on point too. The Florentine tripe is a must get. Highly recommended read more

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Just go. I don't want to be that guy who talks up a place and you go; and it's just ok. But I really enjoyed this place. The customer service, delicious food, ambiance, etc, are amazing. We had the zucchini salad, some salad with thin slices of meat, spaghetti and ossobuco...all deliciouso. It's probably hard to get a reservation but worth it. Feels like a home cooked meal by that relative who knows how to cook with friends. read more

Possibly the best culinary experiences we've had in over a decade. Authentic Florentine cuisine prepared and served by true professionals. Seasonal local ingredients are featured--we had the zucchini blossoms prepared two ways). But make no mistake, this is no effete place. It is great ingredients in simple preparation provided by no-nonsense skilled artisans. Every dish, beginning with the beef carpaccio, was presented simply but stunningly. The wine selection isn't extensive, but you will find (or have recommended) the perfect complement to your dish. The pasta dishes are fresh and cooked to perfection. The duck ragout still has our mouths watering. You'll need to plan ahead because this place has been discovered. But it's worth the effort. read more

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Absolute best pastas and steak dishes. You have to make a reservation due to the limited space. The service is friendly. The house wine is delicious. read more

Owner made a spot for us on a whim and we are glad that he did because the food was amazing! Service was great and the family style vibes mid day was great also. The beef stew and green beans were amazing! read more

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Our favorite small family restaurant in Florence. We typically spend a couple of months in the Spring and go for lunch every week. Delicious food worth having over and over. And so many options that even weekly it's difficult to choose! Tommaso and his family, and staff are a joy. It's always full. Make reservations. And tell them "Nancy Sinatra"!sent you (their nickname for me ). read more

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We had heard the hype and were thrilled to get a last minute dinner reservation. You have to call to reserve (no way to book on line), which I think puts off some tourists but is really not a big deal! The restaurant is cozy, so prepared to be up close and personal with other diners. It's all part of the experience! Staff is warm and wonderful. The food is DIVINE. The menu changes regularly, I believe. I will be thinking about my tortellini for a long time. I also really enjoyed the dessert selection (we split panna cotta and tiramisu, both just perfect). We didn't get the bistecca but the table near us did and it was truly impressive looking! I will say that I think that almost everyone in the restaurant was a tourist like me, but this is far from a tourist trap, and still somewhere serving very good food for a reasonable price (not cheap, but not over the top). read more

Vini e Vecchi is the type of restaurant and food that you dream about when you think of food in Italy. Everything was incredible. The service was outstanding! Very welcoming and quaint. We loved it so much that we ate there twice in three days. It will always be on our must go to list when we visit Florence. read more

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Excellent service, excellent food. If I had more time I would have returned for a second visit

I live in the US but spend at least 2 to 3 weeks in Firenze every year for the last three decades. This is my favorite restaurant. Not because the food is good, which it is, in fact it's routinely extraordinary. Or because I love the atmosphere, which I do - it's crowded and bustling, with great American music supplying the fuel the restaurant runs on and tables really close together. It's my favorite because the staff is flawless, perfect service and they are always kind and often joking. It's fun to go here. I've never had a bad meal or a bad time at Vini e Vecchi Sappori. But if you want to go, respect the typical traditions and 100%, make a reservation. The menu changes, baby artichokes were new in season my last visit and were on the menu fried with chicken chunks. So good I ordered it two visits in a row. My friend had beef stew in red wine and pepper which came with the big, flat green beans I only see in Italy. Again, really wonderful. She ordered that twice too. Perfection is hard to pass up. Five stars for every visit. This place is perfect. read more

Simply Superb Tuscan Food and Amazing Customer Service! Please make a reservation! We ate at Vini e Vecchi Sapori on our first night in Florence. I found the restaurant through guides from Condé Nast, Eater, and TripAdvisor. The restaurant has stellar, authentic Tuscan food at an unbeatable price point. Most of the entrees were under 20 €. The fact that it's located a stone's throw from the Duomo makes it even more popular. Reservations for Lunch and Dinner are a MUST. The restaurant seats only about 20 people. In season, walk-in space isn't available. Just during the course of our meal, we saw about a dozen disappointed people who weren't able to get a table get turned away. Let me start by saying the restaurant has the BEST customer service I have EVER seen anywhere and I've dined at 1, 2, and 3 Michelin star restaurants around the world. The staff at VVS is the best in the world. Every patron is greeted with a smile. The waiters are upbeat and incredibly attentive to all of the guests. A queue quickly developed outside during the meal. The owner, time and time again, took it upon himself to attend to those in line: he brought out countless glasses of Prosecco, bread baskets, and assorted appetizers to keep the waiting guests happy. He even brought a bowl of water to a parched canine patron who was patiently waiting in line too. The food here is simply stellar from top to bottom. We tried the bruschetta, pappardelle with lamb, beef with pepper and wine stew, and beans. Everything was perfectly prepared, fresh, and absolutely delicious. For dessert we had the ice cream cake and caffeine-free raspberry tiramisu which were both sensational. Food: 5 stars. Authentic and absolutely amazing. Service: 5 stars. World class wait staff Ambiance: 5 stars. Authentic, quaint trattoria located nearby a major tourist center. I really enjoyed this restaurant and would love to come back. read more

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It's off the tourist path, from locals to locals. Better to get a reservation depending on time you go. Great food and service.

One of the very best, and an absolute must on every trip to Florence for us. This time, we got the beans & bottarga, caprese salad, mixed meats, pappardelle with duck ragu, paccheri, steak, and tiramisu. The star is the pappardelle with duck ragu, which, despite eating this countless times, always finds a way to surprise me with how perfect it is every single time we come back. The paccheri is amazing too, I love the mixed meats, and I'd never not get the tiramisu (which is not a typical tiramisu, which is maybe why I love it so much). The steak was a big surprise. As far as I remember, they always had "No bistecca" on their list of "No...s" on their menu, so I wasn't expecting to see it there, and we had to get it out of curiosity, if nothing else. I will say, it was cooked perfectly rare and the meat was as good as we had anywhere on this trip, but I didn't think the seasoning was as exciting as some of the others we had. I wouldn't mind getting it again, but it wouldn't be a huge priority. Also, they made our three year old mezze rigatoni with tomato sauce that was maybe the best version of that dish we've ever had. read more

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Somehow found myself in Florence again a year later, and relived this experience at Vini e Vecchi not only once, but twice in a three-day visit! I made my reservation two months in advance (via phone), and when I came in, they said "Han! 2 months reservation!" haha. I'm okay with being known as the 2 month reservation girl, so long that it secures me a table in this very tiny and very bustling restaurant. They turned away so many people looking to partake in its vibrant warmth, so you'll definitely want to plan ahead. Lunch is a more leisurely affair though, so if you're unable to book ahead for dinner, pop in for lunch (served around 12-2p) instead. The pappardelle with duck ragu was as sublime as I had remembered - thin, slippery fresh noodles coated with delicate duck ragu. Nothing is overwhelming, everything is beautifully balanced. The fillet with green peppercorn was also tender perfection. I could relive this meal again and again. We also tried the tortelloni stuffed with spinach and ricotta served in 'pink sauce.' You get three fat ravioli on the plate, and each stuffed with spinach and ricotta, but here, the spinach sang in the dish, not to be overpowered by the fresh ricotta. It was one of the best tortelloni/ravioli dishes I've ever had. And finding ourself in artichoke season, we ordered the side of fried artichokes, and they were absolute perfection. Lightly battered, greaseless but crisp, and salted just enough. I could eat a bowl of this as a meal. The next day they offered fettucine with fresh artichokes, which was also (unsurprisingly) delicious. We ended the meal with the raspberry tiramisu which was more cream than ladyfinger, but that just meant far less chewing required, which is a good way to end the night. This restaurant should never be missed if you're in Florence! read more

My family ate here two times during our trip to Florence this Christmas. My little sister had heard the good reviews and stories, so made sure we got a reservation in. Our first meal was dinner on December 28th, 2023. I ordered a stuffed pasta that was very good and not heavy at all. We shared the beef carpaccio and all tried the lamb that my dad ordered. We tried 3 of the desserts, and I specifically was excited about the pear. Everything was delicious. The staff even surprised us with a couple slices of their salami, since we had noticed them cutting it on a board above our heads (the space is small but cozy). Our second meal was a late lunch on December 29th, 2023 right before we took a taxi to the train station to leave Florence and head back to Rome. They were about to close, but remembered us from the night before and allowed us a table. This time, I ordered the spicy spaghetti. We shared the fried artichokes and a plate of potatoes. I was actually surprised at how significant potatoes are in the Italian diet. My dad got one of the Florentine steak dishes and it was heavenly. My pasta was also life-changing. They sent us away with a goodbye gift of a free limoncello, which is a digestif. If you are one of the lucky few to make it to this restaurant, the proprietors will happily welcome you! read more

SO GOOD I ATE HERE TWICE in my short stay in Florence. This might be one of my favorite restaurants ever. I would give it a 6/5 if it's possible! The place is about 20 people so very cozy - HIGHLY recommend getting a reservation in advance. The restaurant has a very old school and hip vibe, really cool art on the wall with fun throwback music. The people here are the best too, so friendly and joking with each other - you can tell they like what they do! The food was SO GOOD and changes daily - everything here is so fresh. You really can't go wrong with anything here. I can't choose favorites because they're all so good but they're well-known for the osso bucco, florentine steak, and the pastas. These pastas are the most tomatey heavenly things you'll ever try. -Pici with beef meat sauce -pappardelle with duck sauce -beef stew with red wine and pepper sauce -florentine costata -spaghetti If I haven't conveyed enough how much I enjoyed the restaurant let me end by saying if there's one place you need to get dinner in Florence at, it's this restaurant!! Follow me for a visual reference: Instagram @alice.likes.food read more

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Best meal/experience of our trip. Let me start off by saying this place is a little chaotic. No online reservations, only by phone... I think that keeps a lot of people at arms length- probably a good thing. Call and ask if they speak english in Italian- because they do. You walk up to the restaurant, it's in this alley which is small and jammed with people waiting for tables- and most all of them have reservations. Be prepared to wait for 30-45 minutes after your scheduled reservation time in order to be seated. Don't get impatient or rude, it's not gonna help you get a table faster. When we were there this cab of three ladies, dolled up in heels from the some flashy city in the US pulled right up to the restaurant. Seemingly oblivious they opened their cab door and it extended into the restaurant next to someone table...got out and thought they were so special and were going to be seated right away. They weren't, and were the last ones seated for the night. Hope that was intentional. But anyways, the pasta is heavenly- duck pappardelle and the mushroom fettuccine were outta this world. The grilled lamb was good as a last finisher, but a little tough as lamb can be sometimes. Wine selection is great. The service is chaotic, but they take care of you eventually- as they are running all over doing everything but are the nicest people (its family run). Sit back and enjoy- kinda adds to the experience in my opinion. read more

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Hard table but worth it! My boyfriend and I came right when they opened for the night, and were told to come back for the second seating at 9:30. We went and had aperitivo elsewhere, and checked out Piazza Michelangelo (great place to watch the sunset). Returned at 9:30 and were seated around 20 mins later - no big deal; it's a small place. Food was great. We shared the caprese salad, poccheri with zucchini flower and saffron, and pappardelle with duck sauce. Everyone working here was having a great time, and were laughing and joking with the patrons. All in all a great spot. 4.5 stars. read more

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This is an amazing osteria in Florence. They're always busy so make reservations or show up right when they open. People who work here make you feel like you are their friends. Food tastes amazing, we have never tried a dish we didn't like. Daily menu is another plus as besides common dishes, you can always try something new. Don't miss it if you're in Florence. read more

Came here for the first time in 2018 and have been missing this place nonstop since then... had to came back (summer 2024) and she did not disappoint. Have probably eaten at 50+ restaurants in Florence and vini e vecchi still manages to be a standout. Hands down the best food + daily handwritten menus! Also, the family that runs the place is so sweet and precious, they deserve all their flowers. read more

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Whenever im visiting Florence, this place is a must! The service is phenomenal & the food to match. The osso bucco with peas, fried chicken & artichoke were soooooo yummy. read more