Il Latini

We have had this restaurant bookmarked for a visit for a while (Michelin plate), and finally visited for dinner last weekend. We needed to check out of our air bnb the following morning so booked the first service. They open at 7:30 and do open the doors until exactly 7:30, so a crowd had formed in the street, which was a bit odd. Service was great by all the servers as well as the owner (love the Amsterdam tattoos!), and the food was FANTASTIC. Do not miss out on the veal chop - it was one of the best pieces of meat we’ve ever had. Super tender, savory and well seasoned. Extensive wine list, and they are helpful with recommendations. Definitely recommend and will be adding to our Florence restaurant regular list!

Food was good overall, but the dessert was definitely my highlight. Absolutely loved the panna cotta and the tiramisu was really nice as well. Had the Florentine steak (quite raw and chewy but otherwise very tasty), rabbit sauce pasta (very good!), vegetable soup (nice, very hearty and thick), and “chicken on a brick” (was a little bit dry). Our only bigger downside was that the service was a little slow, and we felt not as prioritized sitting next to the larger tables, but it was also a busy night.

It's a very traditional family restaurant, serving extremely traditional Florentine food. Even though it looks small on the outside, they're actually extremely spacious on the inside. Still, they're filled almost always every single meal; it's quite appalling. As such, do make reservations before showing up. Unlike everyone else who got their family menu, because it was only 2 of us, we got ourselves the peposo, the chicken cooked on a brick, and grilled sausages with spinach. The slight disappointment I guess was the expectations vs reality of things; food was good not great. We were really hoping for much more quality for the price point. Perhaps that's the true representation of Florentine food, which may not have suited our palette... In any case, if you're in Florence, this is one of those restaurants that you should definitely try to get a seat at.

Friendly service and charming interior, but the food was just OK. Compared to other places we visited in Tuscany this just felt like a mass tourism place with average food. We had the T-bone as a main, although their menu says “rare only”, it was not rare but well done. Taste was nothing special. There’s definitely better places to find in Florence!

The restaurant is certainly a gem in Florence. II Latini appears in the Michelin Guide. The food was delicious and well cooked. My wife had wild boar ragu and I had beef fillet. Both dishes were so good that they made us want to return to Florence. There was a beautiful tiramisu shared between us. We are very pleased with the friendly and attentive service provided by the staff. Considering how good the food was, I think the price is very reasonable We booked a few hours before the reservation, but the restaurant did get busy quickly

HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Make sure you make a reservation from the website, before you come. There was a huge queue at the restaurant already before the opening and everyone had reservations - imagine! We chose the tasting menu (family menu) and it was divine! Our waiter was also amazing who paced the serving dishes very well - first 2 courses faster, later courses slower. Everything was divine! You should definitely be openminded to experience “local Tuscany home food” before you come and embrace the restaurant’s style. If you have rigid ideas of “oh this is how you should steak/pasta”, this experience is not for you.The Florentine steak can be too rare for some people but we trusted the restaurant and it was delicious. We had no issues. The dishes and their order are particularly designed and selected purposely. It was an incredible experience, we really enjoyed it. We were super full in the end. The pasta/soup dishes were also amazing. The meringue was the biggest surprise at the end; very delicious. Would definitely come again!

That staff are the most welcoming and friendly we experienced in Florence and Italy as a whole! I cannot speak highly enough about the food, my world I have never had a better experience!!!! Cannot recommend enough! An absolute must if you’re in Florence! Special thank you to Giovanni who was our amazing waiter! He was the absolute best!

The foods are just okay, our Tuscan ham appetizer is tasty. The pork chop main is not too dry but still a bit rough. The lamb chop is gigantic but full of fat, which is not edible for me. The decor is rather interesting with all these ham hanging from the ceiling. lol

The place is great. 5 stars in every category. I made a reservation at 7:30pm which was their opening time. When I showed up 10mins before the reservation time, there were already lots of people waiting. Sharp at 7:30pm, the restaurant opened. Everyone was patiently getting inside. The restaurant was very organized. The servers were all ready to serve and help. I promptly got seated. The vibe was a traditional Italian style. With some recommendations, I got a plate of mixed cold cuts, a charcoal filet mignon, a bottle of wine, and a cantucci and vinsanto for dessert. The food was amazing. They only served filet mignon in rare and it was perfect. It was so tender and not bloody. The coarse salt on the side went very well with the steak. The steak was less than US$40, no tax was added and service was like US$3 per head. Love this place. A reservation is recommended to make a month ahead.

We had high expectations for Il Latini in Florence, especially after making a reservation 5 months in advance. Unfortunately, our experience didn't quite live up to the hype. Despite having a reservation, it took them 20 minutes to seat us. We ordered a huge Florentine steak and some pastas, which were just alright - nothing amazing, unfortunately. The service was okay but not very accommodating. On the plus side, the restaurant had a cool atmosphere with meat hanging from the ceiling, which added to the ambiance. Overall, I found it to be overpriced and overrated, though the food was still good. we made the most of the evening! definitely not a bad spot just overwhelming.

Nice little wine window!! Just knock and you'll have your choice of Prosecco, white wine or red wine. Cute little place and easy to get to. Stop by!!

We made reservations ahead of time for the 7:30PM time slot. By the time we arrived right at opening, there was already a line out the door, so do make reservations. BEWARE THE FAMILY STYLE MENU. When they say "family style", they mean "family style". All four of us opted for the family style meal for 60 euros per person, but what we did not realize was that because there were four of us, they QUADRUPLED the portion sizes for each dish. We were already so stuffed after all the initial side dishes, I had to ask the hostess to cut out the dessert AND we still ended up taking some of the food to-go. Plus, instead of one Florentine steak, we got TWO (again, they quadruple the portions). I felt so bad having to tell them to take one of them away, because we just could not finish it all and we had no refrigeration/microwave at the place we were staying at. We barely finished one of them. We did take the bread, cold cut meats, and potatoes to go, and those potatoes were still so damn tasty unheated the next day for breakfast. Don't get me wrong. The food was delicious. I enjoyed the crostinis, the cold cut meats, the vegetable and bread soup, and the pasta side dishes. After that, I think I blacked out. It was just way too much for us. Service was hard to get ahold of due to language barriers and because they were so busy running around attending to other customers. We hadn't made up our minds when the waiter stopped by the first time around to take our orders, and ended up waiting twenty minutes before he came back to do so. If you DO intend in partaking in the family style meal, make sure you are prepared to take leftovers because they do adjust the portion sizes based on number of members in your party. Next time, I will just order a la carte or, if we do end up doing family style, requesting them to halve the portion sizes. I think it would have worked out perfectly if the portion sizes had been made for two people to be shared amongst the four of us. Note: all photos taken were part of the family style menu. We did not make it to dessert, so unfortunately no photos of dessert.

We made reservation. Glad we did very busy. The steak was 50 ounces. At least... Had two and a bottle of house red 165 euro...I thought it was an absolute bargain Service was unrushed. Comfortable dining room.

Busy restaurant which has a wait to get in. The food was very good. My recommendation after having sampled everyone's meal is the roast pork. It was one of the best meals I had in my ten day trip to Italy. You must order the roast pork and the roasted potatoes. They were divine.

Seriously, you MUST GO!!! From the moment we saw all the people waiting to get inside for the first seating, to the time we walked out the door, we had a wonderful dining experience. My husband and I had the steak Florentine and roasted potatoes...but who needs potatoes with all that meat! Everything was truly delicious!!! They had a wonderful wine list as well. Our server even gave us a parting gift as well. Go and enjoy the Italian hospitality...along with some amazing steak!

Il Latini, of course, directly translates to "The Heartbeat of Tuscany..." Hahaha okay no it doesn't, but perhaps it should. 8 days into my 10-day trip in Florence, this was a top 2 meal for me. I made a res for right when it opened and when I showed up there was a sea of people standing outside and waiting. Kind of felt like I was amongst the who's who of Florence mixed with traveling families exhausted of trying to wrangle everyone to get to dinner on time. The anticipation was building for me, and it did not disappoint. I was seated immediately and the server came up and asked if anyone else would be joining me. When I gave him a hard no, he said he would take care of me (ha) and asked me my name and shook my hand. "My name is Stefano, great to meet you Johnny!" I'm fully comfortable eating alone at this point, as sometimes I feel like I don't have a partner and sometimes I feel like I'm my only friend, but it was still a nice touch to be greeted in such a way that is going above and beyond. It's the little things. I ordered a full bottle of chianti to myself, I mean why not I am in Florence where the greatest artists in the world were roaming these streets slamming Chianti back in the 1500s. I would be doing them a disservice not housing that whole bottle. For food, I ordered the selection of Salami, Penne with meat sauce, and the Peposo, which is a sort of Tuscan beef stew originating in Florence. I'm going to use the first word that comes to my mind for each: Salami - GODSENT! | Penne - FRREEESSSHHHHH! | Peposo - MINDBLOWING!

Maybe the best steak I ever had. But they say all of the steak in Florence is fantastic. Delicious roasted potatoes and a crisp fresh salad. Bottle of brunello to accompany a lovely meal. Service was perfect. Couldn't ask for a better experience.

This was a must try for us while in Florence. It is rich in history and the interior design is dripping with it. There were 4 of us and we made reservations thankfully. Don't be surprised when you get to the restaurant and there are a lot of people standing outside! They have a 7:30 seating and a 9:30 seating, everyone basically gets seated at those 2 times. Our server was phenomenal. He spoke English well and was always nearby if you needed something. The food was amazing with the exception of the famous florentine steak. Sadly that was a bit of a letdown, it was huge, only comes rare, and was very difficult to cut and chew. After a few bites we decided it wasn't worth the effort. However everything we had before the steak and after was simply delicious. We tried multiple items from the menu including the onion cooked in ash which was surprisingly quite good. The bean and barley soup was one we would eat on repeat and the pasta with meat sauce along with the desserts were hits as well! Highly recommend but would suggest ordering something other than the florentine given its hefty price and toughness

The food is mediocre and the atmosphere is uncomfortable and over crowded. We all tried something different including both the steak options. The meat was not great quality and the pasta was underwhelming. Extremely over rated.

If you're in Florence and hungry, come eat here. Excellent homemade Tuscan cuisine, and very friendly service. They speak great English too in case you're worried about language barriers. Food quality is excellent. And if you order the family style tasting menu for 60euro per person, they give you a ridiculously large amount of food. If you can eat a lot, its a tremendous value. You get a salami plate, bread, crostinis with various toppings, a pasta, 2 stews, a giant Florentine steak (around 1.2kg was mine for 2 ppl) and a regular sized dessert from their menu each. We could not finish the menu. It's beyond American sized and very generous. Beware, Florentine steak is served rare, and only rare. So if you dont like rare steak, dont order it. But if you do like rare steak, theirs is delicious. Reservations are a must. Do it online, super quick. Restaurant is always packed. As with every place in Florence, space is scarce and things are a little cramped. Very old school vibes, which is fine. Next time I go, I'm ordering a la carte.

Wonderful dinner. This place has a lot of cozy charm and the food was so good. We started with the cozy tomato bread soup and sampled the vegetable flan. Both were wonderful. The soup was so rich and flavorful. The flan was smooth and silky with tasty vegetables. The braised beef you could cut with a fork and the sauce was wonderfully flavorful- a rich onion, tomato flavor. The pigeon was a first for us. The pigeon is wrapped around its organ meats (heart and liver) and then roasted. It has a rich layer of fat/skin. It came with an onion gravy. Very tasty and tender. The vegetables were a perfect compliment. We did not have steak but several people around us did and they looked amazing! And huge! We would definitely recommend this spot.

Such a wonderful experience we suggest this restaurant.. the classic ambience to the amazing steak, and the pasta with the wild boar was just delicious and the guys serving were so funny they made us feel at home..

The service is above expectations. The food is the best I've had in a long, long time. Luigi was attentive, funny and willing to share ingredients for anything my wife asked. If in Firenze, do not miss this absolute gem.

Feels like a tourist machine. Food is decent, nothing more. Service was excellent...friendly, efficient and spoke English. Pastas are over sauced the way Americans like them. Portions are huge too. If you enjoy Las Vegas Buffetts and Cheesecake Factory, you'll probably love it here.

We came here on our first night in Firenze based on it's Michelin recognition. Got a reservation. Very deceptively large restaurant with plenty of seating. The highlight of the meal was the ribollita and the delicious bistecca. Be forewarned that there is a minimum weight for the bistecca. I hacked through that delicious piece of meat and took some lefties for another night.

IL Latini has been one of my very favorite restaurants since I was backpacking through Europe in the 80's. One thing for sure, they're consistent! The food is as good as ever, there portions are epic, and the staff treats you like family! When you come to IL Latini, pack an appetite, brings some friends, and have a have a lot of fun! Abundanza!

We tried this place because it was highly recommended by my husband's coworker. If you like a very rare steak, this is the place for you. The steak was not anything special, flavor-wise. We saw identical steaks elsewhere. The star of the show was honestly the beans. We loved the beans so much that we ordered more. Very brightly lit restaurant, so do not go there if you are wanting a romantic experience. It was good to try, but we would not go again.

4 stars virtually anywhere on earth....but in Firenze....you really need to step up your game. Had the reservation for 7 pm and were the first people in. Restaurant was obviously packed but service was still way too slow. You just cant wait 20/30 minutes between courses! The food was good and great. Pasta was amazing obviously....the Bistecca.....disappointing. A little cold and under seasoned. A yummy steak in most places but compared to every other that we had, towards the bottom.

Strangely enough, eating at Il Latini was one of my favorite experiences in Florence. My husband and I were determined to have a Florentine steak at some point on our honeymoon, but the original restaurant we visited was packed. We were hungry, so thankfully there was no wait at Il Latini. Coincidentally we sat next to another couple on their honeymoon, and they raved about the Florentine steak. We made the mistake of starting with a salami and cheese platter (and wine) because we were hungry and didn't realize how big the steak would be. The steak was amazing (and huge!!) especially with the side of sea salt. Not the best I've ever had, contrary to what the other guy claimed, but I'd still do it again. While the wine flowed, the wait staff found out we were on our honeymoon and struck up conversation. I'm pretty sure they were taking bets on whether or not we'd finish the steak... And that amused me. I had such a blast sharing photos of our wedding and husky puppy. They made us feel at home in the restaurant. It was our one true Italian meal where we stayed until Il Latini closed. When I think of Florence, I'll always remember this experience. The amount of laughter and fun I had is what I try to strive for on every outing. I'm grateful for the spontaneous adventure and the wonderful wait staff that hung out with us.

We first visited Il Latini 16 years ago and were looking forward to sharing that memorable and amazing meal with our teens during our trip to Florance...and I wish we had never gone back. In 2007 the meal was one of the best of my lives. We sat at a table with another couple (and a dog) and had impeccable service. It was a memorable and amazing meal back then, the steak...salty and flavorful and the white beans! OMG the beans -- I had never tasted beans so good in my life. But in 2023, the service was rushed and rude, the meat was dry & chewy, the beans were not even salted, just white beans on a white plate. There has to be better authentic tuscan food in Florance, go to those places, skip the hype. Il Latini is not what it once was. We will never be back.

Food was excellent didn't heed the warnings and ordered the family style offering. Way too much food(3-4X) for two people. Restaurant was much larger than most get reservations several days in advance. If you do don't worry about the mob that assembles in advance of the 730 opening. You'll get in. The service is friendly and very efficient. Definitely would return next time in Florence but would order of the menu. Loved the Florentine Steak and vin Santo dessert.

One of my favorite restaurants in the entire WORLD! Can't wait to go back this year.

Sort of like a deli. My porchetta sandwich was very good. Prices were great. I'd go back.

Went here with a larger group of friends and it was very accommodating. There is at 7:30 and 9:30 sitting so it was busy right when the restaurant opened at 7:30. Make sure to have a reservation. I got the paccheri with wild boar. I wish it was served warmer but otherwise it was very good! As a group we then split the Florentine steak. It was big so definitely recommend sharing it.

Outstanding bistecca. Enough for two. House wine was excellent. Make sure you make reservations

IL Latini was an awesome restaurant to have the authentic Florentine steak. If able to make a reservation i would recommend as the dinner is delicious and basically AYCE in the sense there is more food served than humanly possible to finish. We did the family style for 60 Euros and it was well worth it because i tried so many authentic dishes and ate myself into a coma. I highly recommend and great for groups!

Vegetarians need not stop here. Oh my goodness! This has to be the best steak I have ever eaten. Order the "fiorentina al sangue" and you will not be disappointed. The restaurant was recommended to me by an Italian friend who lives in the area. So much meat.

For a place so highly recommended and a massive line to get in each night gotta be honest, it was just ok. Food tastes good but it's nothing spectacular. Our friends recommended my wife and I do family style to get the true Il Latini experience so we did. It was way too much, Claim Jumpers sized portions. Way too much food that lacked the spark of a fantastic dish. Place is large and service is slow so expect a long dinner. Made friends with nearby tables because that's what you do there. They all had their world famous steak and all said it was delicious. Other person near said the ravioli was best he'd ever had. Next time I'd order individual items off menu and not get caught up in Family Style...

READ ON - DO NOT COME HERE: This steak was truly the most poorly treated piece of fine beef I have ever tasted. It said on the menu only served rare which was understandable but the steak came out cold in the center and purple! When we asked the waiter if he could put it on for longer, he called his manager over and she rudely gestured, responded condescendingly, and walked away before the conversation was over. This same manager (red hair, fair skin, with many tattoos) screamed multiple customers out of the restaurant after voicing the same concern as ours. Poor food, poor service, and most of all a management staff with 0 care at all for the customer experience of dining. The first generation of ownership after passing on has clearly left Il Latini in poor hands and has succeeded in ruining the restaurants legacy. I give this establishment no longer then 5 years before going under. PLEASE DO NOT WASTE A MEAL HERE!

Il Latini was a rip roaring, gut-busting good time! We had dinner here with our Australian friends as per 2 friends' recommendation on May 22, 2013. The waiter was so incredibly friendly! We sat in the back room, and our only stipulations were we wanted to try the T-bone steak. K got roasted rabbit. We ordered a bottle of the house Chianti. We feasted on appetizers, perfect medium rare Fiorentina steak (the size of my head), rabbit (the size of a pork tenderloin), and desserts. It was like we were at a friend's family house where food just kept coming out. You say you are full but you can't help eating so much delicious food! Prosciutto wrapped in melons, pasta dishes while the Chianti kept flowing. It was like being in a paradise! We protested saying we didn't want dessert after eating all the apps and entrees and pastas but a large plate showed up anyways. Not only did we eat the delicious desserts, we also got rounds of complimentary dessert aperitifs (sweet wines). It was a fun family-style dining experience! instagram.com/snackchatnyc

Fantastic food and service. The portions are very large so go very hungry. Make sure to get a reservation as well. Customers line up an hour before opening hoping to get a tables. The prosciutto is by far the best in Florence.

Florentine steak!!!! That's all you need to know. Reserve a table or end up waiting in line. Luckily we got there before it opened and called for a table as we were walking there and got seated when it opened! But wow I don't even know how to describe their steak cause it was just so good. You have to try it. We also got the Tuscan styled soup because we're in Tuscany so obvi you gotta try it. It was super plain and no flavor but was much better after we sprinkled salt on it. Also got a bottle of their house red wine and it was alright. The steak is enough to make everything worth it.

Yelper Jim D. and I hit this IL Latini on the suggestion of some his Italian cousins, but realize if you're Italian it seems that when in Italy, everyone is your cousin or at least treats you such. On the night we went, IL Latini was serving guests in what seemed to be two different shifts, I think one at 7:30 and the other at 9:30. The restaurant is located on Via dei Palchetti, which though in Florence is considered as being a street, actually more in the size of an alleyway. The area is said to be safe, the surroundings historic, which they probably are but to me, somewhat creepy to walk during night hours. Having reservations at IL Latini is a must. Without them, you won't get in. Indeed there was huge crowd when we arrived waiting for the doors to open. Once you entered you are brought to a table with the seating being so close to the other tables it's almost like being seated at one big table. When I was there, they really didn't have a menu but a standard offering. However, the offerings they brought to our table were varied and more than complete. The foods are generally of meat and poultry, no seafood or fish dishes, probably as the cuisine for which Florence is noted is of meat and pasta type dishes; not fish or seafood. The first thing they gave us was a bottle of their wine which was house labeled as "IL Latini," being one of their better Tuscany regionals. As for the meal, it had everything and served in more massive quantities than any two people could possibly eat. It was like a six course meal with ribollita and pappa al pomodoro, penne strascicate in a creamed ragù, and for the main course a heaping platter of arrosto misto (roasted meats), just to name a few. Then a dessert of biscotti with vin santo and of course all of that went with all the house wine you can drink. Though they may do individual menu offerings, it seems that there standard preset meal priced at 45 Euros is the rule, but when you get it, there are no deviations from their standard preparations or the way in which it is prepared.

I've been visiting Il Latini since the mid 1990s. It is, without question, my favorite restaurant in the entire world. There is no better example of quintessential Firenze. I've never had a bad, or even less than fantastic, meal. I feel like family because that's the way everyone here makes me feel. The veal chop is the best I've ever had. The pastas are perfection. The T-Bone for 2 is the best quality you'll ever have. (Wagyu & Kobe have nothing on this beef). Everything on the menu is amazing but, the panacotta, is next level. Thank you for many years of perfect meals.

Was in Firenze for only night with my Neapolitan friend and we had the pleasure of dining at Il Latina. Literally everything about this restaurant was above 5 stars and molto buono!! Located in a perfect area away from the craziness and yet close to the bridge so you can watch the sunset before dinner. The restaurant has a very rustic, warm and welcoming atmosphere. We chose the family style meal and it didn't disappoint!! The meal comes with as much vino as you can drink. We had the most wonderful waiter who happened to also be Neapolitan but the wine prevents me from remembering his name. It was way too much food and my favorite dishes were the pasta and the ginormous steak that I was only able to have a few bites of because I was beyond full. My only critique is that I wish there were some green dishes (broccoli, asparagus or). Regardless, this was an amazing experience and meal.

4.5 stars I. Can't. Eat. Anymore. I'm talking "roll me out of here in a wheelbarrow, wear your sweatpants, opening the belt not just one notch, but three!" type of fullness. Yes, it's VERY touristy, they don't have a menu so you don't know what you're getting until you sit down for dinner AND you'll be seated with complete strangers (who else enjoys this when traveling? I do!) but believe me, the experience is worth it. Make sure to call or email them for a reservation as there are only two seatings for the night, one at 7:30pm and another at 9:30pm. The food is well prepared and comes out in HUGE quantities. The waiters are friendly, speak flawless English and all around, very efficient. When you sit down, help yourself to unlimited bread and Chianti. That's right. Wine flows here like water. We didn't think we'd finish the 2 liter bottle of Chianti in no time, but we did. The antipasti soon comes out after pleasantries, we got prosciutto and melon, chicken liver crostini and a bean salad. After that, they'll ask you whether you want beef ravioli or gnocchi with rabbit. (OMG!) Then, you'll be presented with the biggest steak in your life! I asked for it to be cooked medium rare, but it was REALLY pink when it came out, and for a millisecond, I thought I should send this back. But, I cut it with my knife and dare I say, it needed no chewing at all. Super tender, flavorful and they put this light gravy sauce on it that's like MAGIC. Also, the steak is as big as my head! After that you think, oh I'm full. But the show must go on. They give you dessert BEFORE the main dessert. A plate of cantucci (aka biscotti to us Americans) arrives at the table with glasses of Vin Santo. The real desserts are a simple panna cotta topped with fresh strawberries and a traditional Florentine almond cake. Both are divine! And then.....they give you more booze. We actually turned down glasses of limoncello! The check arrives to conclude your two hour meal and you're thinking, "I'm gonna be broke!" nope. It's about €45 per person, the owner calculates your price based on how much you ate and drank. A little sketchy? well, that's how it's done here. If you're not comatose by the time you walk out of here, Il Latini didn't do their job right.

This place was recommended by hotel staff in Rome. Its a little hidden but those are always the best places for food. I got the Tomato and Bread soup, really good especially on a cold night. A bottle of Mansanto Chianti Classico, very yummy. The Roast Pork, which was so damn good I almost caused an international incident. The flavour, the au jus it was basted in. The Roasted Potatoes are a must, flavourful just like the Roast Pork. The atmosphere was lovely, the staff was very kind. This is a must do for dinner for 2 or with 4, kids might get a bit loud as this place is old with low ceilings.

Festive atmosphere, good food, friendly service -- definitely worth a night out in Florence. NOTE: a shout out to the boys from FC Gatti Randagi for recommending this restaurant! Prosit! PROS: This is a neat place: the staff are friendly and efficient, and they encourage you to enjoy the food, drink and your fellow diners. First, the wine is omnipresent, so if you run out, just ask for more. The meat/cheese starters are good, and the melon was fresh and chilled. We opted for a variety of soups instead of the pasta option, and we were very pleased with our choice. The beef, bean and barley soup was especially tasty. We asked our waiter to pick our meats for the secondi, and he provided a well rounded and tasty selection. The veal and chicken were superb, though I'd pass on the beef and lamb next time, as these cuts of meat were of a low quality. The dessert platter wasn't for show -- they drop the whole thing off at your table . . . too much at this point in the evening, but yummy stuff. CONS: The tourists: I have met the enemy and it is us. I know Florence is a tourist town, but it was a mix of comical and disgusting to watch tourists mob the doors about 15 mins prior to opening, jockeying for entry as if this might be the last meal the restaurant serves before they close for a decade of renovations (ALL nationalities guilty in this mess). Some notes if you go: 1) get a reservation for one of the two dinner seatings, and I recommend the latter one at 2130 to avoid the mob; 2) the entrance is deceiving, as you look through the window and assume the place seats 12 people -- there are multiple rooms and this place can probably serve 150+, so the whole mob thing appears even more idiotic once you get inside; 3) if the weather is nice, sit out back in the courtyard and thank me later for this tip (smile); 4) perhaps most important, pace yourself. There is a lot of food (avoid the bread), and by the time the main course arrives you could be too full to enjoy it if you're not careful. Cheers! RS

Three-pound-steak!!!!!! If that's not enough for you, how about ham hanging from the freaking ceiling! When I die, I want to spend eternity at Il Latina! Fuck Heaven!

My friend who traveled to Italy years ago said this would be the best meal of my life. Spoiler: it wasn't. Admittedly, I had my reservations going into this meal from the mixed reviews I saw on both yelp and TripAdvisor, so that may have just affected my perception of things, but I'll just tell it like I experienced: I made a reservation a couple weeks prior but when we arrived, it was clear that wasn't necessary. The place is big enough and they didn't have your name on any list, and you waited in line regardless. You told them your name and number of people and they shoo you in, same as those who didn't have reservations. You are presented a menu that is all in Italian. For the amount of tourists that come here, and as "famous" as this place is, I am shocked that they do not have an English menu...the waiters had to speed read through the menu to 75% of the room because everyone was clueless. I wanted to try ribolita, as it is a Tuscan traditional dish, and what came out looked extremely unappetizing. I actually liked it though, and scarfed it down, and the girl next to me asked what it was and ended up ordering it herself. However I noticed she did not finish more than a quarter of it - a matter of personal taste. We also had rabbit gnocchi, which was good. For entrees, we ordered beef and lamb. The lamb was broiled which made it taste like chicken ..we double checked with our waiter and he assured us it was lamb. The beef, like the Florentine steaks all around us, was PINK. I ate it anyway because my husband said it was safe to eat but I was concerned with the cheese on top (see photo)...when my cheese in America looks like that, I consider it old/starting to mold...maybe it's different in Italy?? You be the judge. For what we paid, it was not worth it. We did get biscotti and dessert wine as a "gift" and it seemed like if you spend a certain amount/get the Florentine steak, they woud give this to you. Some of the tables near us only got 2-3 dishes and I noticed they did not get this gift. This place is known for its Florentine steak...worth coming to try that, but because we had steak the night before elsewhere, we did not order it here.

If you are a steak lover I don't recommend this steak. The thickness is just too much. I honestly had a very challenging time using the knives to cut this beast and even after trying another set it was still too hard. The challenge is if you cut a piece too thick it's very challenging to swallow something like that. I also was not a fan of the seasoning salt - it's not consistent at all which means you get some pieces with salt and some without. They need kosher salt to properly let people season their steaks. The char on the steak was ok and the flavor was just ok. Honestly not impressed by this or even would get again. Keep also in mind that I do make my own steaks at home and know what a great steak should taste like and this idea of serving tourists a big hunk of beef seems more of a gimmick or an idea to lure people in. The flavor was just not there. The roasted potatoes were great but the grilled veggies were again not seasoned and just ok at best. We also got a panna cotta and it tasted like it was made a while ago. I wish they had placed some fresh fruit on it instead of just some syrup. We got some kind of cookies at the end and again just ok. If you want a huge steak and pay around 90-100 euros and don't know how to do it - sure come get it. I would rather go to a butcher and get the right thickness (1") and make it myself and actually use a knife that works. We also got a jamon and melon and the jamon was completely dried out. Never had something so dry. Very disappointing meal and never again. Do not recommend this. Reached out to restaurant to explain myself and not a single word response...

Went to this restaurant after we came across Giada De Laurentiis website saying this was her favorite place to get Bistecca alla fiorentina in all of Florence. A couple reviews mentioned to get the family style where you get 4-5 dishes plus the steak for 60euros. The only part we enjoyed was the unlimited house wine, prosciutto and tiramisu. Everything else, especially the steak was EXTREMELY salty. Very disappointed! On another note, our waiter was extremely attentive and very friendly. (5 stars for the service)

DELICIOUS!!! The mixed meats was so delicious, tender and flavorful with roasted potatoes. The staff were attentive and friendly. The biscotti and dessert wine was superb. I definitely will return! Yummmm

We had a very nice casual dinner where we just strolled in and were able to get a small table for 2. The crostini are to die for and the best in Florence, hands down. Trust me on this - the toasts are grilled with ample quantities of butter, then topped with piping hot and not at all "liver"-tasting chicken liver. YUM. I could have had 10 more! We skipped primo, and ordered the roasted rabbit and filet. Filet was very delicious, perhaps a bit too burnt on the outside for my taste. The rabbit was divine - tender, slow roasted, extremely flavorful and basting in its own sauce. Try the rabbit if you've had enough Florentine steaks, it's a strong contender.

This was a recommendation from the hotel manager of Hotel Abruzzi in Rome and he did not disappoint! We got there between 8-8:30 and there was no wait. By the time we left, there was a line outside. The food was amazing! We got their mixed cheese plate and that was tasty. We got the Florentine steak and their house wine to share. The waiter was friendly and the service was good!

Carnivores rejoice, vegetarians may want to go on a meat bender for the night. A friend recommended this place and I'm really glad we went. Definitely make reservations because even with a reservation it was a stampede at 7:30 when the doors opened. We had to fight our way to the front to make sure we got seated. I love steak and ordered their signature 1 kg (35 ounces) T-bone. It was very impressive looking and very tasty, I highly recommend it and it is plenty for two people. I attempted eating the whole thing myself because I am traveling with my daughter who is a vegetarian. I think i made it through 2/3rds of it. Even though this place is all about meat, my daughter was able to find several vegetarian dishes.

Great location with friendly staff and fantastic food. Great "out of the way" place to enjoy dinner in town without the tourist bustle.