Is Il Latini worth it on a budget?

On a budget, weigh it — Il Latini isn't cheap for what it is. Mid-range; generous portions

Is Il Latini worth it in a day?

Il Latini is a real time commitment — fit it in only if it's a priority. Allow 2 hours.

With kids, it depends on the day.

For food & drink, Il Latini delivers.

Restaurant · Florence

Name: Il Latini
Address: Florence

A boisterous, hams-hanging-from-the-ceiling Tuscan institution near Santa Maria Novella, built for groups and big appetites.

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The verdict

Great for

Depends

Not for

Worth it for couples, foodies and local-life seekers; not for solo travellers.

What to order

Arrosto misto (mixed roast meats) — the table-filling platter of assorted roasts that defines the place — order it for the group
Bistecca alla fiorentina — the room's other true masterpiece — open-flame T-bone, crust outside and rare within
Ribollita and pappa al pomodoro to start — Nonna Maria's primi — the traditional opener before the meat
Cantucci con vin santo — the standard Tuscan finish, brought for the whole table

Why we say this

An old-school feast of Tuscan roasts and house wine that's tailor-made for a celebratory group dinner.

Not independently verified — estimated

It's firmly on the tourist circuit now, with queues and a slightly assembly-line feel at peak times — manage expectations.

Not independently verified — estimated

What it feels like

Groups
A reliably fun, abundant table for a celebration — communal seating and house wine keep the energy up.
Couples
Lively rather than romantic; pick this when you want noise and plenty, not intimacy.

Good to know

Cost

Mid-range; generous portions

Time

2 hours

Last verified

2026-06-17

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