Bistrot al 5
Perched on the hillside piazza of Fiesole, Bistrot al 5 is one of the more quietly accomplished restaurants in the greater Florence area - a Slow Food member that takes its sourcing seriously without making a performance of it. Chef Enrico Mantovanelli works a seasonal menu built around locally sourced ingredients, and the kitchen has a knack for layering simple Tuscan dishes into something more considered: fusilloni with sheep ragù, pici with citrus-accented ragù, agnolotti stuffed with Tuscan sausage in yellow tomato sauce. Desserts earn genuine praise - the carrot cake and a vanilla-elderflower crème brûlée in particular.
The setting divides neatly by season: a summer terrace on the piazza with views over the city, and a warm, cosy interior in winter. The wine list leans local, covering Tuscan labels with some depth, and the kitchen accommodates vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diners without fuss. Service is attentive and unpretentious.
If you are into fancy, fine dining experiences, it's worth timing your Fiesole visit around.
Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Friday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
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