Libreria Cafe La Cite In Firenze

11/09/2025: Unfortunately, I can't understand the rave reviews here. The service was friendly and attentive, the location directly behind the cathedral is fantastic—all of that is certainly true, but the food was mediocre at best and therefore, unfortunately, ridiculously overpriced. The appetizer—baked pecorino on pear—arrived after just a few minutes, so it was clear it was served fresh from the microwave. Based on the description "Fried pecorino cheese on pear crudité," one might have expected something more unusual than what we're used to serving as baked Camembert or Emmental. The "pear crudité" was simply sliced, rock-hard pieces of pear. All of this was slapped together on a plate with relative ease. I then had the branzino fillet, which was described as "oven-brown fillet of seabass with celeriac purée and parsley drops." In any case, you can't accuse the restaurant of misleading labels – there was a very tender piece of branzino, with a bit of puree underneath and the "drops" of parsley pesto in homeopathic doses. It could have been really good – the fish was tender and cooked to perfection – but unfortunately, the chef must not be in love, because everything lacked seasoning. So, it's okay; you can eat it, but I expect more flavor from high-quality cuisine. The pasta my wife ate was also bland and the kind that leaves you wanting less with every bite. I'm giving it three stars for the tender fish fillet, which showed what could have been done, and for a well-stocked wine list, but I can't really recommend a visit to Il Caminetto.

11/09/2025: The food was fantastic, the service was amazing. Everything was perfect. A truly perfect place