Osteria Dell'Enoteca

In a city where tourist fatigue has turned many restaurant staff into hardened professionals, Osteria Dell’Enoteca stands apart with genuine warmth and passion for what they do. Located in the charming Oltrarno neighborhood near the Boboli Gardens, this cozy Italian osteria delivers an experience that feels authentically Florentine without the grumpy service that plagues so many popular spots.

The menu showcases the best of Tuscan cuisine with a focus on quality ingredients. Start with their remarkable liver terrine finished with a Vinsanto reduction—a dish so delicate and buttery it wins over even those who claim to dislike offal. The ravioli stuffed with peposo, a traditional Florentine peppered beef stew, strikes a beautiful balance between richness and herbaceous notes of thyme. But the undisputed star is their magnificent Florentine T-bone steak, cut several fingers thick and kissed by open flame for just minutes on each side. Simple salt and fire transform the meat into something transcendent.

The staff here genuinely loves their work, enthusiastically explaining the provenance of their house-made charcuterie and waxing poetic about their carefully curated wine list. An aged Chianti Classico is the perfect companion to that gloriously fatty bistecca, cutting right through the richness with each sip. The atmosphere is ideal for a romantic evening or an indulgent meal with friends who appreciate good food and wine.

After dinner, take advantage of the prime location for a digestive stroll through the Boboli Gardens. Whether you’re in Florence for a special occasion or simply seeking an exceptional Italian meal with service that makes you feel like a welcomed guest rather than a tourist inconvenience, Osteria Dell’Enoteca delivers on every front.