Cibleo In Firenze

Easily one of the best dinners I’ve had in my lifetime. The crew were some of the nicest people out there who genuinely just want you to enjoy food. They are well knowledgeable and taught me so much in a night. I hope I never forget this dinner.

José and Margherita treated us to a wonderful evening! Unique and delicious dishes. A wonderful Tuscan-Asian mix. Overall, a welcoming, friendly, and fun atmosphere, highly professional service, delicious food, and impeccable service. We'll definitely be back, hopefully soon.

A truly sensational experience. The fusion of Japanese tradition and Western ingredients creates unique, impeccably executed flavors. The staff is incredibly welcoming and friendly. The ability to observe the preparations directly from the counter is a much-appreciated added value. The sake pairing is also excellent, making the experience even more complete and memorable. Recommended for those seeking a unique, memorable evening. I will definitely be back to try the new seasonal menus.

A tasting dinner experience for two featuring fusion food and sake. Quality ingredients with innovative flavor combinations. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Welcoming place, perhaps a little small for the number of seats.

Wonderful experience. We returned after a super positive experience this summer to try the new menu, which, if anything, surprised us even more than the summer one. The place is very cute, but what's truly striking is the care and passion you can feel in every dish, every ingredient, and every pairing. I highly recommend making a reservation at the counter to appreciate the talent and kindness of Chef José and his colleagues, who will guide you through the tasting, making it even more special!

Good experience at this Tuscan-Japanese fusion. Service was outstanding, regardless of the fact the place is tiny - really recall the Japanese izakaya feel. Small, personalised and crowded with direct interaction with the chef. The food itself for me was not mind blowing, still very good and I particularly enjoyed the first three courses and the pudding but not the soba, the sando or chicken curry. In particular the chicken curry here served is not a Japanese curry nor Italian? Curry in Japan is served with katsu, and here was a spezzatino. For me has no place in this menu, but this is only my personal opinion. Overall experience was excellent outside Japan, and food was very tasty.

The dining experience was truly top-notch: carefully prepared, balanced, and surprising dishes. The chef's skill (who deserves special praise) was clearly evident, as was the entire staff, who were always available and attentive. Precisely because the quality is so high, I'd like to point out a few areas for improvement. When we left the restaurant, our clothes were heavily impregnated with cooking odors, something one wouldn't expect in a restaurant of this caliber (perhaps the ventilation system could be improved?). Furthermore, due to the small size of the restaurant and the layout of the kitchen, several staff members frequently used the main entrance door, in front of our table, during dinner. Being February, the constant influx of cold air was quite annoying, as was the constant movement just a few feet away from us throughout the meal. It remains a truly valuable dining experience, which with a few logistical adjustments could be made flawless.

An exceptional culinary experience, compliments to the chef and staff. The only thing is, it would be nice not to carry the cooking smell home on your clothes; I didn't expect that from a restaurant like this.

I stumbled upon this place by chance, not being from Florence, and it was a wonderful discovery. A different kind of place, hard to describe. I was sitting at the counter and it was wonderful to watch the dishes being prepared: care, attention, and passion in every detail. Truly unique flavors... you have to try it to understand. Highly recommended!

I went to Cibleo for Valentine's Day dinner with my boyfriend. We were lucky enough to eat at the counter in front of Chef Jose. The menu was excellent, very refined, and perfectly explained by Jose and his team.