Il Barroccio In Firenze

My wife and I first found this little restaurant by accident in 2022. We had just finished visiting the Bargello Museum and were hungry for lunch. My wife had been searching everywhere in Italy for a good risotto that didn’t use truffle oil. It seemed like every place added truffle, and she doesn’t like that. We walked in and asked the man working there, and he immediately said, “No! A real Florentine does not use truffle oil in risotto!” After that passionate answer, my wife knew this was the right place. She ordered a simple asparagus risotto, and it became her favorite risotto in the world. I had a seafood ravioli that was excellent too. We loved it so much we went back a second time before that trip ended. When we returned to Florence in November 2025 with a large group, we ended up eating at Il Barroccio three times—and every meal was wonderful. It has truly become our favorite restaurant in Florence. The restaurant is run by a small team: Mr. Giovanni at the front and his wife cooking in the back. He is passionate, honest, and very serious about how real Italian food should be prepared and enjoyed. This place is local, authentic, and full of character. If you follow Giovanni’s advice, you’ll experience something special. We celebrated my birthday here with 15 people. We didn’t even set a menu—Giovanni simply brought out the dishes he thought we should have, and everything was perfect. The artichoke pasta was so incredible that I don’t think I’ll ever taste anything like it again. Gianni(I hope I spelled his name correctly) has become a friend, and I will return as often as I can. I highly, highly recommend this place.

Tiny unassuming restaurant run by a husband and wife team. Food made with so much love and care that is hard to find anymore. Love, love, love this place. I visited it two years ago and couldn’t get it out of my mind. Went again tonight and it was better than I remembered. A real gem.

We (four sophisticated foodies from San Francisco) had the best meal of our amazing Italian vacation at Osteria Il Barroccio in Firenze. We ate the gorgonzola gnocchi there three years ago and had been talking about it ever since. We were thrilled to be able to reserve a table when we got back to Florence. We had the artichoke and parmesan (carchiofi) to start and it was the best of my entire life. We of course had the gnocchi next and were sorry because as it was the most delicate, rich, and delectable thing imaginable, we feared that the rest of the meal would be a disappointment. We need not have worried, the courses built on each other like a magnificent symphony, each dish surpassing the last, especially the pepper steak which absolutely melted on the tongue. Even though we were quite full, we ordered the panna cotta and the tiramisu. The orgasmic moans that emanated from our table should have made us blush, but the rich silky spoonfuls rendered us greedy and shameless. This place is a treasure.

What a fantastic restaurant. Delicious home style Italian food with fresh produce. The service is very gentle and welcoming. Beautiful hidden gem of Florence.

This is a hidden gem in Florence. The food is exceptional: great, fresh ingredients treated beautifully. We had a wonderful meal for our last night in Florence with Giovanni. Thank you!

I had the best aglio olio in my life. If I ever go back to Florence, I'll definitely go back to eat at this restaurant.

A lovely osteria on a side street behind the Palazzo Vecchio. We shared an appetizer plate with local cheeses, ham, and salami – delicious. It was accompanied by a delicious house red wine. For main course, we had the local specialty, pici – thick spaghetti shaped like udon noodles. We had it once with wild boar ragu and once as carbonara – both highly recommended. To top it off, we had lemon sorbet – a creamy temptation. And all at a very reasonable price – we were extremely satisfied and would return anytime.

Authentic Italian cuisine, close to tourist areas, but with a menu in Italian only. A restaurant that's been open and run by the same owner for 30 years. If you're looking for good food, I recommend it. It's also inexpensive for the city (e.g., pasta carbonara €12 vs. €15-18 everywhere else).

The best pasta in downtown Florence. Fresh, simple but delicious. And the service is perfect.

We tried so many places in Florence, but this one has the best pasta ever! 100% recommend! Giovanni, the owner, is amazing, super friendly and such fun to talk to🍝🥂