Bella Ciao In Scandicci

12/06/2026: Mamma mia. There are restaurants that fill you up and restaurants that stay with you. Osteria Bonanni undoubtedly belongs to the latter category. A quote from critic Anton Ego in Ratatouille came to mind: sometimes a flavor isn't just good, it opens a door to memory and takes you back to a place in your soul you thought was lost. That's exactly what happened here. Tasting the Livorno-style braciola, I saw my father again, intent on frying to perfection and then sautéing a slice of tender, juicy meat in tomato sauce. With the roast rabbit accompanied by stewed potatoes, scented with rosemary, my grandmother appeared, with her measured and expert gestures, the kind that transformed simple ingredients into unforgettable moments. For a few moments, I wasn't simply dining: I was rediscovering people, loved ones, and fragments of life that time had hidden beneath the dust of days. The cuisine at Osteria Bonanni doesn't seek special effects or unnecessary sophistication. It possesses something far rarer: authenticity, memory, and truth. It's a cuisine that speaks the language of Tuscan families, of Sundays that seemed eternal, of tables around which we learned the meaning of home. I left feeling as if I had embraced those who are no longer with us and rediscovered a part of myself I had forgotten. And, in that moment, I felt at the height of one of the most precious things life can offer: gratitude for the most beautiful memories. Thank you, Osteria Bonanni. You didn't just serve me dinner. You gave me back a piece of my heart. ❤️

05/06/2026: It's a bit pricey, but they have delicious steaks.