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Florence dining recs?
Posted on 9/26/11 at 1:38 pm
Posted on 9/26/11 at 1:38 pm
Going in a couple of weeks but have never been there. Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
TIA
TIA
Posted on 9/26/11 at 2:37 pm to webstew
George's Steak Pit
This post was edited on 9/26/11 at 2:38 pm
Posted on 9/26/11 at 2:45 pm to webstew
My bad.
I should have been more specific. I see that there is a Florence in South Carolina, Kentucky and Alabama. I was inquiring about Florence (Firenze) in Italy. Thanks anyways!
I should have been more specific. I see that there is a Florence in South Carolina, Kentucky and Alabama. I was inquiring about Florence (Firenze) in Italy. Thanks anyways!
Posted on 9/26/11 at 2:48 pm to webstew
Buca Mario - straightforward Italian with very good food.
La Sostanza - if you want bistecca Fiorentino, go here. Two seatings a night, most at a community table. Fantastic food, even better experience.
Cafe Nerbone in the Mercato (the covered market) - think of it as a plate lunch type place. Awesome ribolita, sandwiches, tripe, etc. Cheap and very good.
Cantinetta Antinori - the restaurant of the Antinori family (the Mondavis of Italy). Really good food and all the Antinori wines are offered by the glass. The Frescobaldi family has a similar set up which is also very good.
There are others, but I've been to all of these multiple times and had very good experiences.
La Sostanza - if you want bistecca Fiorentino, go here. Two seatings a night, most at a community table. Fantastic food, even better experience.
Cafe Nerbone in the Mercato (the covered market) - think of it as a plate lunch type place. Awesome ribolita, sandwiches, tripe, etc. Cheap and very good.
Cantinetta Antinori - the restaurant of the Antinori family (the Mondavis of Italy). Really good food and all the Antinori wines are offered by the glass. The Frescobaldi family has a similar set up which is also very good.
There are others, but I've been to all of these multiple times and had very good experiences.
Posted on 9/26/11 at 3:40 pm to webstew
La Bussola for pizza. Honestly the best pizza in Italy. Really good local brews there too.
Zaza is so, so. I thought. Lots of good little pastry joints. There are 2 great gelato
Places but names. I'll post if I can remember.
Prepare for saltless bread everywhere in Florence. And very thick soups.
Zaza is so, so. I thought. Lots of good little pastry joints. There are 2 great gelato
Places but names. I'll post if I can remember.
Prepare for saltless bread everywhere in Florence. And very thick soups.
Posted on 9/26/11 at 4:29 pm to webstew
Buca Mario had the best tiramisu I have ever had.
In addition to some of the others mentioned, Osteria La Congrega had a great atmosphere. It was as if you were in the dining room of an italian family. The service was very friendly, and the food was pretty good.
Don't be afraid to just pop into any place off the street and try it. We did not have a bad meal the entire two weeks we were in Italy.
Just be prepared for a much more relaxed style of service. Compared to our American culture, service seems inattentive, but that is the way it is everywhere. Don't think they are neglecting you, you have to ask for everything.
In addition to some of the others mentioned, Osteria La Congrega had a great atmosphere. It was as if you were in the dining room of an italian family. The service was very friendly, and the food was pretty good.
Don't be afraid to just pop into any place off the street and try it. We did not have a bad meal the entire two weeks we were in Italy.
Just be prepared for a much more relaxed style of service. Compared to our American culture, service seems inattentive, but that is the way it is everywhere. Don't think they are neglecting you, you have to ask for everything.
Posted on 9/26/11 at 5:16 pm to Geaux Frogs
Il Latina. You will be fed more than you could possibly eat. And the wine flows copiously...
I Tre Pini--in the Tuscan countryside. Try the "Fragolino". Homemade sausage and bruschetta are out of this world.
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Be adventurous. Try a steak "Tuscan style". Amazing. Also, wild boar is a big hit on menus as well.
You won't drink the same bottle of wine twice. When you go to a restaurant, they will offer you their house wine or something, and you say,"What kind is this?" and they will point to a corner of the restaurant and say,"Oh, that guy made it."
If you drink beer, drink nothing but Nastro Azzuro. It's pretty damn good.
If you talk real loud, they are more likely to understand what you are saying.
I Tre Pini--in the Tuscan countryside. Try the "Fragolino". Homemade sausage and bruschetta are out of this world.
_____________
Be adventurous. Try a steak "Tuscan style". Amazing. Also, wild boar is a big hit on menus as well.
You won't drink the same bottle of wine twice. When you go to a restaurant, they will offer you their house wine or something, and you say,"What kind is this?" and they will point to a corner of the restaurant and say,"Oh, that guy made it."
If you drink beer, drink nothing but Nastro Azzuro. It's pretty damn good.
If you talk real loud, they are more likely to understand what you are saying.
This post was edited on 9/26/11 at 5:23 pm
Posted on 10/16/11 at 7:34 am to webstew
Thanks for all of the recs!
These are some highlights
1. Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco (White Boar)
Had the Pici Pasta with Pigeon Ragu
Wild Boar with Polenta
Tagliatele with white truffles
2. Celestina
Trippa alla Fiorentina (Florentine-style Tripe)
Ribollita (Tuscan Bread/Vegetable soup)
3. Quattro(4) Leoni
Bistecca Fiorentina (Huge Dinosaur steak)
Carpaccio Bresaola
Cantuccini di Prato e Vinsanto
4. Gusto Leo
Good Pizza Napoli
5. La Terazza del Chiostro in Pienza
Spaghetti with Lobster
Black Squid ink Ravioli stuffied with Bacala(Salt Cod)
6. Trattoria Chiribiri in San Gimignano
Ox Tongue
Gnocchi Pesto
Whole wheat pasta w/ Pomodoro
Thanks again! Would love to go back!
These are some highlights
1. Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco (White Boar)
Had the Pici Pasta with Pigeon Ragu
Wild Boar with Polenta
Tagliatele with white truffles
2. Celestina
Trippa alla Fiorentina (Florentine-style Tripe)
Ribollita (Tuscan Bread/Vegetable soup)
3. Quattro(4) Leoni
Bistecca Fiorentina (Huge Dinosaur steak)
Carpaccio Bresaola
Cantuccini di Prato e Vinsanto
4. Gusto Leo
Good Pizza Napoli
5. La Terazza del Chiostro in Pienza
Spaghetti with Lobster
Black Squid ink Ravioli stuffied with Bacala(Salt Cod)
6. Trattoria Chiribiri in San Gimignano
Ox Tongue
Gnocchi Pesto
Whole wheat pasta w/ Pomodoro
Thanks again! Would love to go back!
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