Trattoria Mario

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"Trattoria Mario in San Lorenzo, near Mercato Centrale, is equally liked by guidebook-clutching travelers and locals. It’s one of the few trattorias left in the historic center that delivers on budget, soul, and unfussy rib-sticking Tuscan fare. Order anything fried, Tuscan bean- or bread-based peasant soups, la bistecca alla fiorentina (T-bone), gamey ragu-coated pastas, or juicy arista (roasted pork loin). The vegetables are predictably overcooked, but you’re not here for vitamins. Arrive as early as possible, as the best menu items sell out quickly. Best for: Friday night dinner. Wait times at lunch are unreal." - Coral Sisk