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October 2008 Archives
Trattoria Benvenuto place is loved by the locals, maybe because the menu is long and the food simple, but nevertheless tasty and there are daily specials every day.
Fodor's Review:
At this Florentine institution, beloved for decades by locals and Anglophone Renaissance scholars alike, the service is ebullient, the menu long (with often unwittingly humorous English typographical errors), and the food simple, Tuscan, and tasty. The list of primi and secondi is extensive, and there are daily specials as well. Don't miss the scaloppine all Benvenuto (veal cutlets with porcini).
LOCATION: Via della Mosca 16r (corner of Via de' Neri), Firenze
TELEPHONE:(39) 055 214 833
INFO: Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V,Closed Sunday.
This home-style trattoria is always closely packed with its regular clientele. The simple decor of red-checked tablecloths is the epitomy of "Italian", and the food follows suit. The menu includes classic Italian dishes like fried (fritto), boiled (bollito) and roasted (arrosto) meats, plus fish specialties on Friday. The pastas and soups are fabulous. If you're looking for a welcoming atmosphere and outstanding traditional food, look no further.
LOCATION: Via dei Pilastri 51r, Firenze
TELEPHONE: (39) 055 242 907
EMAIL: [email protected]
INFO: Closed Sunday (and August)
Popular with both Florentines and foreigners alike, the small sandwich shop All'Antico Vinaio is the perfect place to grab a quick bite and wash it down with some local wine. With a convenient location on a pedestrian street behind the Uffizi Gallery, you can choose from a wide range of reasonably-priced crostini, sandwiches, cheeses, Italian cold cuts and roasted meats. Some of the dishes are prepared at the rotisserie across the street under the same ownership - the roast pig (porchetta) sandwich is a favorite not to be missed. They offer a handful of stools to perch on, but most people prefer to grab a snack, pour up a glass of wine and socialize with the other patrons on the street in front - especially popular in the early evening for an inexpensive aperitivo.
LOCATION: Via dei Neri 65r, Firenze
TELEPHONE: 055 238 2723
INFO: Closed Sunday, no credit cards (unless you pay at their rosticceria across the street)
