Osteria del Borro In Firenze

We had dinner at Il Borro a month ago. The staff was polite. The food was very small and expensive. The pasta dish I was served was smaller than the dessert. My husband's dish was slightly larger. The presentation and flavor were acceptable but unremarkable. For two pasta dishes, two desserts, and two soft drinks, we paid 98 euros, completely disproportionate to what we consumed. We definitely won't be returning.

We went to this place on a Christmas Day. We were greeted with complimentary sparkling on arrival which was nice. There was a special menu as well as à la carte and we opted for à la carte. There were some interesting starters which we tried. All looked beautiful but some lacked seasonings. The highlights were the two pasta dishes - both were exquisite! Especially the tuna spaghetti was out of this world. The main courses were also beautifully cooked. The tiramisu was acceptable. I liked the Christmas sweets selections. The service was warm and at times we felt there was not enough staff especially we wanted to order drinks, but overall it was a good experience. The only comment was re booking. When we booked the place, we were told that there was only a specific time available and that we only had 1.5 hours for the table even though it was a Christmas lunch. The place was not too busy throughout our seating and we ended up staying more than 2.5 hours, but we’d have appreciated if we were told that we didn’t need to leave after 1.5 hours as we somewhat rushed with orders etc.

A refined restaurant with top-quality cuisine and service. Excellent wine selection. An experience to repeat!

Delightful place near Ponte Vecchio, typical Florentine cuisine.

The rush to kick us out despite the empty place doesn't reflect well on the friendliness of the staff. Prices are high, but the location is absolutely central.

A TOUCH OF ELEGANCE ! After a glorious week in Salerno and Rome we had just the one day to discover beautiful Florence. We enjoyed a fabulous private guided tour of a few museums and then it was time for dinner. This classy restaurant was highly recommended by the staff of Hotel Berchielli ( right next door ) where we were staying. We turned up at 7.30pm on the Thursday night without a reservation ( no time ). NO PROB ! The restaurant was virtually fully booked but I managed to convince Serena the charming manager to fit us in. We were seated at a table towards the rear of the restaurant....with a good view of the kitchen. One could tell this was a restaurant that did things a certain way.....keeping it classy ! Initially a server named Klaudia looked after us with glasses of water but in the end it was Serena the manager who took perfect care of us during our dinner visit. FIRST UP ! I ordered the Italian house beer - 5% abv...similar to a pale ale. We also ordered the Home Made Potatoes Focaccia ( Tuscan DOP ham and pickled artichokes ) for a starter. My ice cold beer arrived with a lovely tall stem glass and a complimentary serve of Artisan Bread & Flatbread courtesy of Serena. My house beer tasted quite good but the bread was a bit too crunchy for our taste. GOOD STUFF ! Our starter of Home Made Potatoes Focaccia hit the table and tasted sensational. We love well made focaccia and this was as good as it gets....the delicate ham and flavorsome artichokes hit the spot. ENTREES ! Serena was quite helpful when we chose our main dishes....my wife ordered the Fried Beef Meatballs On A Tomato Puree From Il Borro while I chose the Beef Sirloin, Garlic Green Beans And Roasted Cherry Tomatoes. It became totally obvious that everything about this restaurant was executed with extreme thoughtfulness and panache. Our beautifully presented entrees arrived together and tasted very good. DESSERT ! The dessert menu had a few interesting choices on it. Surprisingly my wife went for the Tiramisu ( it's usually chocolate cake ) and I selected the Chocolate Mousse And Rum, Honey Wafer And Candy Orange. OF COURSE ! And as we had found out in Salerno and Rome...Italians love to dine out late. The tables were filling up fast as we waited for our desserts to come out around 9pm. Our desserts tasted exquisitely delicate. I was not surprised to find out much later that the owners have similar restaurants in London and Dubai. They must be ticking a lot of boxes. We enjoyed our lovely dinner experience here right next door to the best boutique hotel on the planet. And then we walked outside to admire the glistening Arno River !

NICE BEER ! My wife and I were totally enjoying our 2 week vacation in Italy. At this point we were staying in Florence for 4 days at the Hotel Berchielli precisely where we had stayed 18 months earlier. And virtually right next door was this Tuscan restaurant where we had dined 18 months earlier. We had other plans for dining spots during our stay in Florence this time but I needed to grab a couple of decent craft beers somewhere. And then I remembered the craft beer I had with our dinner here on our first visit to Florence...it tasted alright. On Tuesday, March 24th, I popped into the restaurant around 6.15pm and spoke with Siria behind the bar counter. Next minute I had 2 of their Italian house beers in my hands. And they tasted pretty decent in our hotel suite !

An excellent experience in every way. Kudos to the waitresses for their professionalism, kindness, and attentive service. The atmosphere is refined and relaxing, in an elegant location in the heart of Florence, with a splendid view of the Arno River and Ponte Vecchio. The restaurant has carefully preserved and enhanced the original frescoes, highlighting the city's historic charm and identity. Dishes are meticulously crafted, featuring quality ingredients and balanced flavors, complemented by a well-stocked wine list. A bistro that celebrates Florence with style and taste.

We ate very well. Carefully prepared dishes. Good selection of wines, both white and red, by the glass. The staff was always present but not intrusive. 😋

The food was great, I would definitely recommend to anyone to come here. Max, our server made the evening particularly great