Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco

It was one of the best food experiences I've had in all of Italy. We started first with a pesto pasta and Ravioli. That was the best Ravioli I've ever had in my life. The butter in the ravioli recipe was incredibly delicious and decadent. The Tagliata sliced steak is one of the best tasting steaks I've ever had. Finally, to top it off for dessert, the sticky toffee. The best I've ever had. Just perfection. I can see why this is such a popular restaurant. Try it out, you won't be disappointed. You may want to reserve ahead of time to ensure your party a table as this place gets very packed, and for good reason.

This was one of those dinners that I'll remember forever. Marcos, the owner, took over management of the restaurant from his father. They serve typical Tuscan Cuisine (Boar, Polenta, Truffles, Rabbit) cooked to perfection. You can even purchase a jar of sauce to take back home. Highly recommend.

I was so excited to visit Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco after reading the restaurants story and all these amazing reviews, and was crushed by our disappointing experience. I booked a reservation weeks ago, and then recently confirmed it and requested a high chair. When we arrived, we were rudely/abruptly told that they didn’t have our reservation. After some back and forth, and more rude communication from the host (maybe the owner?), we get our table but this wasn’t a good start. Things only got worse though, as the “high chair” they confirmed for my 6-month old was more a stool with a pillow on it (see pictures). The service was received for our young server was nice, but hard to get past the opening experience. And then the real dagger, the food wasn’t great. We had four dishes, all lacklustre and disappointing. I have been in Florence now for three nights, and every other meal I’ve had has been better.

Long time known restaurant in the heart of Florence. Came here with a reservation but it is not needed. Locals come here too. You must try the Ribollita and Wild Boar Ragu! The profiteroles were also outstanding. Great spot for a quaint Tuscan dinner!

This restaurant embodies the heart and soul of Florence. With traditional Tuscan dishes and food made fresh, it’s hard to imagine a better way to experience the local cuisine. Service is comfortable and allows you to take your time and savor the flavors. Staff is warm, kind, and happy to make recommendations. We’ve been coming here since 2018, and it seems like it only gets better every time. You’ll want to call for reservations in advance to avoid disappointment.

We ate here twice while in Florence, it was that good. The onion flan with truffle sauce was amazing. House wine was a very good. All the food we had was delicious. We were lucky enough to sit at the upper level table, which was a fun experience. We will definitely go here again when we go go back.

A cute traditional restaurant came highly recommended. It’s close to Ponte Vecchio. It’s a busy place and it only takes reservations through phone. I had lunch there. The food was great. One of the best I had in my trip. I had specials of the day - pasta with artichokes and rabbit. Both were great.

We had heard about this place and were so excited when we could get a reservation for Friday night. The food did not disappoint and the service was amazing. Ana was our waitress and she was so nice and went above and beyond to make sure we felt welcome. 10/10 would recommend. The cutest place with delicious traditional food and the BEST SERVICE.

I remember showing up with reservations for four and only three in my party. They were gracious and said us at a terrific table. I had mentioned on the phone that we've been there several times before and it was a favorite of ours in Italy. They didn't disappoint the beef, the pasta, the desserts: it was all terrific. The white staff is so friendly. It's like your home. And the places a terrific building with great atmosphere. If you're in the neighborhood, you cannot go wrong with this place. It is not inexpensive, but it is worth it. Go and enjoy yourself. Absolutely highest recommendation.

One of the best restaurants I visited this trip. It's a small cute restaurant close to Ponte Vecchio. The restaurant is popular and only takes reservations through the phone or in person. The service was good and the food was great. I had todays special - pasta With artichokes and rabbit. Both were great.

One of the best meals we had in Italy. The restaurant is classically pretty. The pesto was incredible. I had the truffle pasta. I couldn't believe how good it was. Pure and classic. Amazing. The pesto was the first pesto which may have been as good as my wife's. And she agrees. Absolutely terrific.

We got the burratina al tartufo (fresh truffle pasta), the taglierini con gamberi e zucchini (shrimp and zucchini), the pappardelle al ragù di cinghiale (wild boar), and the pesto. Overall, quite solid pasta with fantastic portions; just what we needed after a whole day running around Palazzo Pitti and the Biboli gardens, which are only a 6 minute walk away.

Had a chance to have dinner and ohhhh my! After 8 days in Italy I thought where do we go from here on the Greta food I had prior. The meal was absolutely fantastic from the service to the food and the wine! Our server was spot on but not over bearing allowing for a great experience, she didn't miss a beat but only showed up at just exactly the right time for every need! I had the wild boar rags and my wife had the Spinach and Ricotta dumplings both were unbelievable. The dumplings just melted in your mouth and the ragu was perfectly cooked. A quaint little place down an a small ally in Florence, we walked and were greeted immediately. I would suggest reservations as they were packed

Long time known restaurant in the heart of Florence. Came here with a reservation but it is not needed. Locals come here too. You must try the Ribollita and Wild Boar Ragu! The profiteroles were also outstanding. Great spot for a quaint Tuscan dinner!

Our server Roberto helped to make our night! He was attentive, fun, interactive, and easy going as we tried to speak Italian best we could! The prosciutto and melon were super tasty, the Cinghiale (wild boar) pasta was amazing, and the assortment of desserts were fantastic! The prices are reasonable and portions are perfect so you don't have to worry about leftovers and stuffing yourself too much! It was a wee bit warm inside but likely from the magic cooking in the kitchen. I can see us visiting this place again!!

10/10 This was by far my favorite meal we had in Florence. I highly recommend this. Not only worth the staff amazing, the food was some of the best we have

Really loved everything we ate here. The Salumi, pasta with carciofi, and more. The theme is the boar meat which is really delicious inside pasta and as salumi. I would easily come here again any day!

The food was outstanding from the fresh Panzanella appetizer to the spaghetti with Ragu. They were very good, but the star was the tagliatelle with pesto. Best I ever had. The tiramisu was to die for. the service was fast, excellent and friendly. It was an extremely memorable experience!

i swear everyone in the reviews must have been bribed?? i do not understand. we went here after reading the reviews. first off our starter the flan was cold and the sauce had become clumpy from sitting out? i hoped it was a fluke but then my ravioli came out ... the sage butter ravioli had 0 flavor and was ALSO COLD im never one to send my food back but i had to... it was inedible, i asked to replace it with the meat sauce pasta everyone raved about, and they somehow brought out my replacement in under 5 minutes, which makes me think they had all the food premade and had been microwaving the dishes. The pasta was bland and the meatballs were subpar. seriously the worst meal i had my entire time in italy. do not waste ur time or money. not to mention this was the most expensive meal we had and both agreed it was horrible low quality food

My best meal in Florence. Excellent rabbit as well as wild boar. The wait staff was friendly and attentive. I think one really good sign of a restaurant and staff is if you ask what they recommend between two dishes, they pick the less expensive one. Same goes for wine. This happened here in both cases. Highly recommend. But definitely make a reservation in prime hours. The restaurant was packed.

Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco was really good and it seemed pretty local, despite the hype from being featured on Stanley Tucci's show. Of note, Florence does not put salt in their bread (out of tradition) so keep that in mind. In regards to the pasta we ordered, it was very delicious. We got the PAPPARDELLE AL RAGÙ DI CINGHIALE (pappardelle with ragu wild boar sauce). We also ordered a steak (which is traditionally cooked more well done). I personally would not have ordered the meat dish again (trippa/tripe). Overall we enjoyed our experience and would generally recommend, but I wasn't blown away by this restaurant.

We had an excellent meal here on our trip to Florence. The service was top notch. The sommelier was very attentive and helped us select wine to complement both my husband and my meals. Overall, loved the food and hospitality.

Three of us ate here our last night in Florence and it was magical! Our favorite meal of the trip!!make reservations and go!

An Oltrano gem for traditional Tuscan favorites with a beautifully rustic atmosphere that begs you to tuck yourself in and enjoy. While there's not many plant-based options, ask your server and they will point you in the right direction. They will offer up simple but delicious favorites such as ribollita and the best artichokes I've ever had. That was it, perhaps other than a spaghetti pomodoro, but it was a memorable night spent enjoying good red wine (I was more than happy with the table wine that is shockingly good and cheap). Of my own volition, I'd be more likely to head to places with dedicated vegan options (see my review for Vecchio Mercato) but considering 7 nights spent in Florence with my non vegan husband and memories of my friend's bliss when indulging in the wild boar sauce here, a return visit was a must. And my non vegan husband absolutely devoured his wild boar dish!

We arrived at 9:30 pm with no reservation. They asked us to wait 15 minutes, but we sat within 10. The staff are warm and welcoming. The restaurant is beautiful inside with arches and stucco. The tables are very close which is the Italian way. The food was absolutely amazing. My husband had anchovies in green sauce and carpaccio. The kids and I each had pasta and secondi. For dessert we split cookies in mascarpone and fortified wine. Delicious!

Back again and there was no disappointment. Truly an amazing restaurant. The owner is wonderful and engaging. The food was tremendous. Panzanella! So tasty and yearning for more. Cinghiale pasta was amazing and the ossobuco was the 2nd act. Everything was just amazing. It was packed and so happy to get a reservation. The environment was wonderful.

WOOOW. We tried this our first night in Florence, booked in advance. It set the bar HIGH! Our server was great, it was so fun meeting the owner Marco, and the food was spectacular. I was in a dream every bite I took. We tried the truffle pasta and for my husband, the Chitarra Con Pomodorini E Burrata. My husband isn't the biggest fan of truffle, but he kept coming back for more. I've never had anything like it. We got the dessert Trio and the panna cotta after speaking with Marco. Our pupils were hearts and the plate was licked clean. I wish this place was close to home, I'd be a regular. Say hi to Marco, he's running around the restaurant helping and is fun to chat with!

Spent a week in Florence and found this place on day 1 from a suggestion by our Airbnb host, what a great find it is! The staff are amazing, very attentive and super friendly. The food, wow, the food is AMAZING. Try the boar steaks...fantastic. Pasta with truffles... delicious! We have gone back several times for dinner and have always been happy with everything. If you see the owner working, and he does work tables like his staff, say hello. Great person with tons of knowledge about the area.

If you're in Florence, you MUST go to Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco! I heard about it from a client/friend that goes to Florence frequently and she said she eats here every time she's in Florence and it's a phenomenal dining experience. And after trying it, I totally agree! We dined on a weekday night and our hotel concierge team called to make us a reservation. They take reservations about a week in advance of your requested dining date. When we arrived on time, we were seated promptly and were warmly greeted by the restaurant staff. We were seated near the bar at a table, and I have to say the restaurant is absolutely beautiful, very small, and they have a couple of tables in lower areas of the restaurant (looked like the basement) and also one table in the attic. It was probably one of the most rustic, but beautiful restaurants we saw in Italy. Our server came by a few minutes after we seated to offer any suggestions and took our drink order. We ordered a large carafe of wine for 16 euros and it was a very tasty wine for the price. For the meal, we ordered the spaghetti with meat sauce to start as our appetizer (12 euros), which was absolutely amazing and very tasty and was plenty big for two people to share. They also brought complimentary bread to start as well. For entrees, we ordered the Petto di pollo con pecorino e tartufo (grilled chicken with cheese and truffles, 24 euros), and the Straccetti di manzo con palate e verdure (beef strips with potatoes, 16 euros). Both were outstanding, and extremely flavorful. I still am thinking about the flavor and quality of the food weeks after our visit! Service was so amazing, along with the food. We also needed to get a taxi cab from the restaurant to get back to the hotel we were staying at, and we asked an older man that I think was the owner where we could catch a cab nearby, and he said he would call one for us. And we waited right outside the restaurant and he came out and checked on us a few minutes later and told us the cab should be there in a few minutes. I really felt like I was dining at a luxury restaurant, but also felt like I was dining at someone's home. It was an amazing dining experience in Florence!

Welcoming, friendly service. Incredible food. We had the mixed bruschetta, boar ragu, another pasta, and panna cotta. Everything was delicious, just executed perfectly. Best meal of our trip to Florence.

What a lunch! Came right at opening to secure a table. Had heard great things and it lived up to expectations. Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco is a quaint Osteria off the beaten path as its across the river from the main attractions of Firenze. Still it was worth the walk and wait! Great ambiance and friendly service. For food we got the spaghetti and boar papperadelle. So good! Deliciously meaty and probably the best meat sauces I had in Italy. For dessert I had a lemon sorbet to top everything off. Definitely try this spot!

Great food, great service & a great atmosphere. Highly recommended. Blurb to take me upto 85 characters!

Amazing experience in Florence! Had reservations, and needed them! As we walked up we wondered what was going on in the area. It was people trying to get into this restaurant! Good food, good wine, great service, great ambience. Highly recommend!

Great place, fantastic and attentive service and really good cinghiale - steaks, chops, on pasta etc. give it a try - reservations are a complete MUST.

This was by far the best meal we had during our visit to Italy. Do yourself a favor and make reservations for this charming little bistro in Florence, because you will not be disappointed! We were lucky to call a few hours before they opened and snag a reservation ... but bare in mind that we only needed a table for two, on a weeknight during tourist off-season. We walked over from our hotel across the river ... and arrived a few minutes before 6:30 p.m. to find a line out the door. This made us even more excited ... I've never heard of anyone waiting in line for subpar food. After they officially opened, we were seated right away - and overwhelmed by the rustic charm of the interior. Wooden staircases and exposed bricks set the scene for a Tuscan dining experience unlike any we'd ever had before. Our service was great - all of the waitstaff spoke English, and smiled genuinely when we attempted to order our meal in simple Italian phrases. We kicked things off with a bottle of Chianti, which for only 20 Euros, was far better than any wine you'll ever have stateside. For an appetizer, we went with their classic Tomato Bruschetta, which was bright and fresh, and balanced well with the charred bread it was served on. Our favorite bite of the night was by far the Wild Boar Ragu. Long, thin ribbons of freshly made pasta were topped with the most flavorful meat sauce. This pasta made us emotional ... it was THAT good. Embracing the traditional Italian dinner courses, we moved on to their classically prepared Florentine T-Bone steak. This region is known for its beef, and served rare to reflect those flavors, with just a hard sear and some flaky salt and pepper. Even if you're not a fan of rare steak, this is a must-order, because it's easily the finest cut of beef we've ever tried. We ended our dining adventure with two desserts ... because we had to try as much as we could! The tiramisu was absolutely perfect - more whipped cream than lady finger, with a lightness to it that many restaurants cannot master. We also tried the Panna Cotta with berries - which was elegant and rich. Don't miss out on this delicious restaurant the next time you're in Florence - it's well worth a stop, and we'll certainly return the next time we're in town.

The best meal I had in Florence. I went with the house recommendation on steak and wine choices and it was perfect. The service was really good and the panna cotta was best I've ever had. I would definitely recommend this place for anyone looking for a great meal in Florence

What an outstanding place to drop in for dinner while in Italy. Service was great and the food even better

Really excellent, and a strong revisit contender on all of our future trips. This time around, we went with a group of four (plus two little kids) and got the mixed pecorino, burrata with truffles, antipasto di cinghiale, strozzapreti, taglierini with mushrooms, pappa pomodoro, several orders of the pappardelle, meatballs, maialino, beans, spinach, and penne pomodoro for my three year old. The pappardelle is still our reigning champ here, but the strozzapreti was also a surprise contender. We also loved the pecorino, the antipasto, the burrata, and the pappa pomodoro. We'd probably sub out both mains next time, and maybe try the steak.

One of the best meals I've ever had in my life. We started with the Bruschetta. I am an avid lover of Bruschetta and have hundreds of different ones. This was the best hands down. We then order three different pasta dishes and shared the three. The Ragu, once again, was one of the best dishes I've ever had in my life. We also ordered a Truffle pasta as well as a Cherry Tomato pasta - both outstanding. The ambiance is great and exactly what you are looking for when dining in Florence. The owner (manager maybe?) is very kind and helpful. This is somewhat different from other places we have been in so far. Sorry for my subpar photography - I am working on it!

Everything was great. The service, the food, the ambiance.. Many amazing dishes to try. 100% recommended.

Loved the is place. Went here two nights in a row for dinner. The second night my friend and I shared the steak and it was delicious. Honestly can't go wrong with anything in the menu and all staff is friendly and kind. Wine is also great here

This place did not disappoint me. We just had house white wine gals carafe. 2 main courses and a dessert. The wine paired wimell with the pappardalle and the veal chops. The veal chop was very tender, not too salty and was tasty. I didn't want potatoes so I picked white fava beans with Olive oil instead. The papperdelle was delicious also. The Panna Cotta with berries was perfectly done. I highly recommend this place in ponte vecchio

What do you get when you mix a Florence landmark with American TV? You guessed it, long lines!!! Seriously upon arrival in Florence I needed to find a place for dinner that would not disappoint. I made a last minute call to secure reservations and all I can say is "MAKE A RESERVATION". The Stanley Tucci crazy has hit this place hard and congrats on the success. The place is filled with tourists that want to be part of CNN digital history. Is the food good? Yes Is the ambiance great? Yes Was the staff amazing? Yes Would I go back? Yes,

Excellent service and the food was delicious and fresh. The host was very attentive. A nice setting close to the Coliseum, Roman Forum, and other historical sights.

Amazing food and staff helped guide us to wine pairing with each course. Wonderful to see a family place still has impeccable standards.

Family run restaurant for the past 35 years, and I will start by highlighting the 16 euro for a full liter of the house red wine. It was delicious and I write this to you the morning after hangover free, so it must be quality. To be completely honest I got the half liter (8 euro) as I was alone, but that and an aperol spritz still had me feeling LOOSE. The interior of the restaurant is classic Tuscan decor, exactly what you want when you are in town. The bar in the back was more of an intimate speak easy, but still a mf vibe. The bartender told me it used to be a palace a Florentine family built in the 13th century, and the bar is where they used to keep their horses. Nice. For food, I started with the chicken liver pate, Pappardelle with wild boar sauce, and the Trippa. The Pappardelle is an absolute must get. My expectations for it were astronomically high, and they were still blown away. è stato perfetto! The Trippa Fiorentina was interesting, but a must try in Florence. For the uninitiated, Tripe is a type of edible lining from the stomachs of various farm animals. Yeah sounds nasty, I know, but hear me out: It was one of Anthony Bourdain's favorite dishes so it was a gun to my head I had no choice but to try. I really did want to like it, but it was a bit too chewy for me. Reminded me of the texture of squid. Everyone is telling me it's an acquired taste so I will be trying it again as I am a Croatian warrior. For dessert, I got affogato because it's the best dessert ever. You need to get to this place when in Firenze, house wine is ELITE!!!!!

One of our favorite memories in Florence was eating here! I had the florentine steak and my wife had some fresh truffle pasta. My mouth is watering just thinking of it. We are looking forward to going back again on our next trip to Italy.

Love the vibe of this place, it's like a wine cellar. Very farm house decor feels very cozy. It gets very busy so make sure you make reservation ahead of time: We were not hungry so we only have the chicken pate to share and the wild boar Pappardelle for main course. The sauce is delicious and thick, stick with the pasta well. The wild boar steak on the other hand is just ok, just like pork chop not much flavor to it, but was expected. Wild boar is signature here so make sure you give it a try. The chicken pate came out still warm which taste extra fresh. Service is a little slow since there are a lot of people, also it draws tourists, my neighbor tables were all Americans:

They were lined up early at the popular Cinghiale Bianca but with our reservation we were greeted and seated promptly, the experienced servers were right on top of things and the food arrived quite quickly an anchovy pesto appetizer was excellent and the tagliatelle with wild bore Ragu was a true winner but my partners baby pork dish seemed a bit fatty and just lacked the flavor we expected the sides of roasted potatoes and sautéed greens were very good. Would I go back probably but there are many other choices in Florence to try.

Came here per the recommendation of friends who know the area well, and they suggested the ragu and steak as a must-try. I was told you would need a reservation, and we had no issues making one by calling right before noon the day-of. By the time dinnertime rolled around (~6:30pm on a Sunday), it looked like they still had space for walk-ins. I guess it really depends on whether you're visiting on/off season and which day of the week it is! The interiors give off a very true Tuscan vibe, and we were lucky to be seated in an alcove as a party of 2. Food did not disappoint, and we loved every bite! I just thought it was funny that the waiter asked how we liked our steak done (requested medium), and received a cut that was similarly as bloody as the orders around us. Steak was definitely on the rare side (which I understood is how it's always cooked, so was thrown off by the question). Overall, I'd recommend this spot for a classic and authentic experience in Florence!

Our hotel concierge got us in on short notice and we were so excited to try this place after seeing it featured in Stanley Tucci's Searching for Italy. Figured since the name is "Cinghiale", their dishes featuring cinghiale would be amazing. Ordered as primis, the pappardelle with cinghiale Ragu and the cinghiale with polenta. The pappardelle was horrible; like school cafeteria pasta. The braised cinghiale was dry as leather and polenta tasteless. Luckily we were able to cancel our secondis to cut our losses. Worse meal of our 15 days in Italy... Maybe it was great at one time but currently, just another hyped up tourist trap...nice owner and server though!

Great food, great service, overall a lovely dining experience. Bistecca Florentine and Spinaci Ravioli both excellent.

What a wonderful dinner!! Food was amazing, the waiter was so knowledgeable and engaging. Thank you Stanley Tucci for featuring this wonderful place!

I love this side of the Arno - this restaurant is on the most charming side street. With a 6:30 pm reservation on Easter the restaurant was already packed. We were seated in a charming nook and our party of five was happy to be in this private area away from the hustle bustle of Florence. Gaetano was our sever and he was a delight, funny and helped us choose the most wonderful meal. I am a fan of Tuscan bean soup and fully enjoyed the Ribollita, and my family loved their meals (I recall a pasta and shrimp dish and chicken with pecorino and truffles). The owner/manager was so gracious as he came over and we thanked him for this lovely experience and he said it's his honor to serve clients like us. Best meal in Florence!!

Wonderful experience as usual! We eat at this restaurant every time we visit Florence. Also introduced four of our friends who joined us for dinner and they were thoroughly impressed. Unfortunately the owner was not present that evening - October 18, 2024. We missed his charming personality. See you next time - Henry H Galizia

Food service and ambiance was amazing. Highly recommended. The waiter was funny, attentive and just happy to serve such wonderful food. Pasta with truffles, boar and polenta and the boar steaks were like home cooked food.

The service was welcoming, and the decor/ambiance is great. The menu is plentiful, and the food presentation was really well done. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals which had large portions.