A 1945-founded Oltrarno trattoria on Borgo San Jacopo near the Ponte Vecchio, now run by founder's granddaughter Chiara Masiero — the polished, old-money Florentine classic.
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The verdict
Worth the table for…
Great for
Couples
Local-life seekers
Foodies
Depends
Travellers on a budget
If you've only got a day
Families with kids
Solo travellers
Romantics
Not for
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Worth it for couples, local-life seekers and foodies.
What to order
The plates that decide it
Carciofi fritti (fried artichokes) — the dish regulars come for — a famously perfect, lacy batter; in season
Pasta al curry (curried penne) — the oddball house chinoiserie classic — order it once just to understand the room
Bistecca alla fiorentina — near-rare T-bone, dressed in the family's own olive oil
Crostini di fegato (chicken-liver crostini) — the classic Tuscan starter, always on
Why we say this
Insider secrets & local vibes
A genuine Oltrarno institution that locals still use, with the comfort and consistency a longtime family-run kitchen brings.
Not independently verified — estimated
Slightly pricier than the rougher trattorias for what is still fundamentally home-style cooking — you pay a little for the polish.
Not independently verified — estimated
What it feels like
Reading the room, traveller by traveller
Couples
A comfortable, characterful dinner on the quieter Oltrarno side, away from the worst of the crowds.
Families
Roomier and more relaxed than the cramped classics — a good multigenerational pick.
Good to know
Before you go
Cost
Mid-range
Time
1.5 hours
Last verified
2026-06-17
Best time
Dinner; reserve ahead
Booking
Reservations recommended
Accessibility
Comfortable seating; classic trattoria menu
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