Trattoria Il Francescano In Firenze

Excellent, a really lovely place, great service

One of the best, authentic meals we ate in Florence. Must go here. No frills, exceptional service. Give Massimo and Claudio a kiss :)

one of the most amazing meals with had in italy, especially the Florentine steak. massimo and claudio were amazing to us!!! must go

The food was excellent, not to mention the service, everyone was very friendly.

A magnificent place for dinner. The risotto, osso buco, and tiramisu were memorable. Very friendly service.

Extremely pleasant, friendly service. Wine, food - fantastic. I really liked it, thanks to the whole team! Good luck!

What a delightful surprise this restaurant was! We arrived very late for lunch and were greeted with a smile. The starter, main course—delicious gnudi—and unforgettable chocolate fondant were all wonderful! We had a lovely chat, discussing wines and gastronomy. I will gladly return! Thank you again for your warm welcome and the quality of your cuisine; it will remain my best gastronomic memory of Florence! Warmest regards from Champagne!

This is the ideal Florentine trattoria: a small place where they really care about the food. We dined here over two evenings and would gladly return. Restauranteur Claudio is well informed about dietary restrictions and the menu has allergens clearly listed. We were there in February, when the seasonal ingredients were artichokes and pumpkin. Fried artichokes were crisp and flavourful; pumpkin gnudi (Florentine “naked” dumplings) were tender and delicious. Pumpkin and sausage risotto was perfectly balanced in flavour. Both these dishes were gluten free. Our final evening, we had the bistecca, which arrived with a nice sear and the tenderness and flavour which come from being aged and cooked with absolute skill. But that’s only half the story. When I tell you that the ubiquitous Italian table bread is focaccia still warm from the oven— when I tell you that this was the only restaurant playing good music we found in 5 days— when I tell you that this was the only place where they knew to put the teabag IN the hot water rather than serving it alongside— from this, you will gather that this is a place run by people who pay attention to getting the details right. This is absolutely someplace you can bring a date, or a parent. When you hit Piazza Santa Croce, just head for the statue of Dante, walk past him for a bit, and you’ll find it. Thank me later.

The risotto is really, really, really delicious. I'm addicted to risotto and have had quite a few in Italy, but this risotto is truly the best. It was risotto with artichokes, and it was a richness I'd never tasted before. If Koreans are in the area, you should definitely try the risotto at this restaurant.

The Baldavino pizza was amazing! Our waiter was wonderful and split the pizza without us asking and paired a great wine.