Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco
Italian restaurant · Santo Spirito ·

Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco

Italian restaurant · Santo Spirito ·

Tuscan tower restaurant with wild boar ragu & pappardelle

wild boar ragu
pappardelle
reservations recommended
tiramisu
florentine steak
great service
friendly staff
amazing food
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Borgo San Iacopo, 43r, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy Get directions

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Restroom
Accepts reservations
Popular for lunch
Lunch reservations recommended
Popular for dinner

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Borgo San Iacopo, 43r, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy Get directions

+39 055 215706
cinghialebianco.net
@osteriadelcinghialebianco

$$

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•Restroom
•Accepts reservations
•Popular for lunch
•Lunch reservations recommended
•Popular for dinner
•Dinner reservations recommended
•Cozy
•Romantic

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"Just in from the River Amo near Ponte Santa Trinita, osteria Cinghiale Bianco offers a little round of panna cotta that comes with macerated berries, chocolate, or caramel." - Laura Itzkowitz

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One of Tucci's favorite restaurants in Florence, this place specializes in dishes like ribollita, pappa al pomodoro and panzanella. "Their recipes are so heavenly," Tucci says, "I'm sure it's where old bread would choose to come and die."

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Osteria Cinghiale Bianco

Maggie J

Google
It’s almost impossible to choose only 3 dinner spots in Florence with so many good options available but I am SO glad this is one of the places we decided on. Between Reddit, Stanley Tucci and personal recommendations from friends this one felt like a no brainer. We had a 7:30 reservation for Wednesday evening and upon arrival and check in there were two lines. One for people waiting for a table with no reservation and one for people waiting for their table with a reservation. We arrived on time and were seated after about a 15 minute wait. The ambiance of the restaurant is super warm and cozy and the service was attentive. For dinner we ordered 3 different pastas to share. I really appreciated that they split each pasta for us before bringing them out. I know that they are know for their cinghiale pappardelle but our favorite pasta was the Chitarra Pomodoro with burrata. It was simple and perfect and I wish I was eating it right now. Tiramisu was great as well if you are a dessert person but I honestly could have also just gone for a fourth pasta. For sure make a reservation in advance and definitely prioritize this restaurant if you are visiting from out of town.

Vi D.

Google
The lines will tell it all! The staff are friendly, fast, and kind! Their food — I tried their Florence steak and OMG, it’s another way to fall in love with Florence! Their spritz — I could easily drink three of them and still want more! The sweetness and ratio in the Hugo spritz work like magic! Their tiramisu — a sweet kiss to end your meal. Traditional, legendary Italian tiramisu — as it should be! LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!

Rebecca T.

Google
We were lucky enough to visit the viral Stanley Tucci’s favourite restaurant in the beautiful Florence. We ordered the ravioli, meatballs, and wild boar pasta. It was spectacular. We also ordered their tiramisu and a affogato for dessert which was unmatched! Highly recommend making reservations and visiting the next time you’re in Florence!

Chad B.

Google
The food here was very good but not sure it meets all the hype I’ve heard about it. The spinach and ricotta dumplings were our favorite dish we tried, and the tiramisu was actually disappointing (maybe our expectations were too high after hearing so many people say it’s the best). The ambiance and service, however, were impeccable! Would definitely still recommend and I still think this is the best restaurant we tried in our two days in Florence.

Lilli

Google
Absolutely worth the visit— a favorite from our Florence trip. When the server said best tiramisu — he wasn’t lying. It was incredible. The pesto pasta was great and my husband said the steak was incredible. The affogato was also delicious. We loved the pecorino tasting. Service was great. I highly recommend calling for a reservation. They have a good amount of seating, and they have a spot for no reservations outside the front door to line up and wait, but the line fills up. We called a couple weeks in advance for a reservation.

Charles M.

Google
If you ever find yourself wandering the winding streets of Florence, make no mistake Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco deserves a place at the top of your dining list. From the moment you step in, you sense a restaurant built on passion for Tuscan tradition. It’s not just hype: Stanley Tucci himself featured this very spot on his Searching for Italy series, calling it one of his favorite Florence restaurants. We began with bruschetta that was impossibly fresh, and moved on to an aged pecorino that truly deserved world-class status. The house wine surprised us - superb character at a remarkably fair price. But the real star? The steak in Chianti sauce: cooked with precision, rich, tender - it felt almost indulgent to describe, and yet simply “incredible” only begins to capture it. Every bite was memorable. The tiramisu that followed was the poetic finale: a perfect balance, with that subtle yellow hue that whispers, “this is the real deal.” I’d boldly say it was a 10/10. As lovers of fine dining, we often measure an experience by whether it lingers: this one will stay with us. You don’t get better than this in Florence and some moments in life do indeed deserve to be unforgettable.

Quasar

Google
When your main dish is at your table three minutes after the order has been placed, red flags started frantically waving. A pappardelle with boar ragu could only come out in such record time only if it has been reheated. The temperature was tepid, given the pasta no chance to absorb the ragu which in this case was so dry there was no sauce to be soaked up. The contorni of baked assorted vegetables was warmer in temperature but overcooked. So I grinned and bear it. The only disadvantage of dining solo is that once the dishes are served the server vanishes. I had to move my empty plates to the other side of the table for them to be noticed by the manager who only then picked them up. p.s. I was attracted by the elegant, restrained exterior of this restaurant plus the section of dining room visible from the street window. However showing up without a reservation got me a seat all the way on the back where the bar is (one has to walk through the side of the kitchen to get in). The atmosphere was so different from the front at that point I should have just walked out. But being a Friday night on a hopping tourist town made me stay.

Doc J

Google
Returned to this place a couple of years later and this restaurant is still good. My advice, stick with the pasta though. The first trip in, I wasn’t impressed with the Florentine steak. The NY strip is always tougher, even aged, than the ribeye. This visit, the sauce on the filet ruined the flavor. The pasta dishes were all delicious and the owner is hands on, warm and generous.
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Jen E.

Yelp
Believe the hype. And trust me, I was incredibly doubtful at first, afraid it would be overrated given the absolute fandom around this being one of Stanley Tucci's go-to. On top of the pain of securing a reservation (they only take these over the phone; no online system), the only slot I could secure even as a solo diner was as soon as they opened, at 6pm, and via a bar seat. When I arrived, I was immediately greeted by several of the staff, all warm/kind. One of them offered me a table, even though I humbly mentioned I'd be fine with whatever was convenient to them. I looked around and saw what seemed to be majority American tourists so I had very standard expectations. Well, what commenced...my god. I'm getting chills now thinking about the entire experience. Just the absolute perfect dinner my first night in Florence. Everything on the menu looked fantastic and I was even tempted to order 2 Primi (pastas) but my server discouraged it, said they were quite large. Instead she guided towards the "must" appetizer, the "onion flan with pecorino cheese and truffle" followed by their signature pasta, "pappardelle with wild boar ragù" The appetizer literally brought me to tears as soon as I took a bite. I didn't think I liked truffle but this was life-changing. And the pasta was served piping hot and also to die for. I complemented the meal with a delicious glass of white and red and ended with the utterly divine tiramisu. I will be dreaming about this meal for years to come. So epic.
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Maggie J.

Yelp
It's almost impossible to choose only 3 dinner spots in Florence with so many good options available but I am SO glad this is one of the places we decided on. Between Reddit, Stanley Tucci and personal recommendations from friends this one felt like a no brainer. We had a 7:30 reservation for Wednesday evening and upon arrival and check in there were two lines. One for people waiting for a table with no reservation and one for people waiting for their table with a reservation. We arrived on time and were seated after about a 15 minute wait. The ambiance of the restaurant is super warm and cozy and the service was attentive. For dinner we ordered 3 different pastas to share. I really appreciated that they split each pasta for us before bringing them out. I know that they are know for their cinghiale pappardelle but our favorite pasta was the Chitarra Pomodoro with burrata. It was simple and perfect and I wish I was eating it right now. Tiramisu was great as well if you are a dessert person but I honestly could have also just gone for a fourth pasta. For sure make a reservation in advance and definitely prioritize this restaurant if you are visiting from out of town.
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David L.

Yelp
It's been about 10 years since our first visit and though I wondered if we should try different in new places, I'm so glad that we decided to come back. It's an intimate restaurant, but with such cozy and comforting food and surprisingly reasonably priced. The suckling pig was fantastic in one of the best I've ever had. It really teamed with porky goodness. We loved it. I'm so glad we came back and look forward to our next visit.
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Michelle O.

Yelp
I had heard about this restaurant from various online Italy forums so made a reservation via email (though they normally like phone calls). They asked that I reconfirm closer to the date so I did and all worked out. After viewing a beautiful sunset over the Arno River, we arrived to a long line to get in, but we quickly got a nice table in the back room with the resie. The interior was cute with several boar carvings on the walls. Husband ordered osso bucco, which he devoured. I had the wild boar parpadelle, which was delicious, probably my best meal in Italy. We ordered a nice bottle of Chianti and had a delicious pannacotta with berries for dessert. Husband also had a grappa. Total bill was $115 USD. Service was pleasant, we chatted with the granddaughter of the owner who was working part time while attending university. They didn't rush us out and it was a perfect ending to our last meal in Florence.
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Maylee W.

Yelp
Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco located near the Ponte Vecchio. I had to try this since Stanley Tucci revealed this was one of his favorites in Florence. You need to make reservations, I tried calling and gave up and went to the restaurant to make reservations in person. Ordered the boar ragu ( a little too salty for me), bistecca, onion tart, truffle pasta. All of the entrees were delicious. Ended the meal with the tiramisu - absolutely one of the highlights of the meal. Service was very prompt - the restaurant was very crowded and I met some lovely people at the tables next to mine. A great dining experience- I look forward to returning!
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Yanyan H.

Yelp
A small trattoria near the Pitti palace. We came at night before usual dinner service and were surprised to see it crammed full of people at around 6:30! We ordered salumi and crostini, coniglio, pappardelle del cinghiale, and a bistecca fiorentina, with two desserts and a bottle of wine. Insanely delicious! We'll be back ASAP!
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Cindy W.

Yelp
This was our first meal in Florence during a 3-night stay, and sadly, was our least favorite. Perhaps it is the traditional menu that it was known for, as we are more into the modern flair. Or it could be the fact that we were here after having visited the best restaurant in San Mario and arguably the best Italian restaurant during our week-long road trip in central Italy! We asked several servers for the recommendation, and everyone suggested the pappardelle with wild boar and roast suckling pig....the pappardelle was delicious, but certainly not the best we had (I guess it gets tough after having been to 100 countries). The roast suckling pig was a different story...the meat was chewy and not tasty at all. We could barely finish our food and left the restaurant unsatisfied. The service was hit and miss. The bartender warmed up to us after seeing us struggle to stay cool. But the server took a while to take our orders after we were seated at the table. The restaurant was buzzing though, even at late hours. I am sure there must be reasons that drew people here, we just didn't get to taste the food that we enjoyed.
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Kenz M.

Yelp
This was by far our favorite restaurant in Florence. We made a reservation about 3 weeks in advance by calling. We sat outside in the back ally- and while that sounds weird it was an amazing experience and a great atmosphere (quiet and quaint). We moved inside for dessert because it started raining. The owner was so friendly and we were taken through the kitchen to get to our table. It felt like you were being greeted and treated like family. The wild boar papperadelle is a musssttt. I got the filet steak with Chianti sauce and baked potatoes and it was cooked to perfection. My boyfriend got the wild boar steak to try something different, however he said it wasn't bad but he would go with a regular beef steak or another pasta next time. Save room for the tiramisu!! The best I've ever had.
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Lily L.

Yelp
I came here for my birthday dinner because I heard it was a favorite of Stanley Tucci's! It's a cute, no frills spot, and the service was great. My girlfriend got a bolognese pasta and the polenta with boar ragu and loved both (I wish I could've tried but I'm vegetarian)! I got the pasta with fresh truffles and as a truffle-lover, was absolutely blown away. I definitely recommend this place!
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Deb E.

Yelp
What a lovely experience from the moment we stepped in until we left. Greeted warmly and immediately seated. All were so friendly. We both enjoyed the pappardelle in boar ragu and the roasted pig. It was so succulent and flavorful. We shared the profiteroles for dessert and they were delicious. I would eat here over and over again.
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Robert R.

Yelp
From the time we were greeted the staff were super friendly! Our waiter was excellent and we were served at a great pace. The reserve Chianti wine was outstanding paired with our pappardelle pasta and T bone steak. Wonderful restaurant!
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Kim S.

Yelp
I made reservations (we waited 30 minutes to be seated) here based on a recommendation from someone who had dined at the restaurant 15 years ago. For our party, the food was average at best. We ordered their specialty and an assortment of pasta dishes - all average. The best thing was the lemon sorbet for dessert. The restaurant is packed with people, noisy, and uncomfortable. Be prepared to have your seat continuously bumped into if you're unfortunately seated where the wait staff run to and from the kitchen. Service was haphazard. I feel we had to ask for too many things that should have been offered or provided.
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Gwo-Long H.

Yelp
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.
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Steve S.

Yelp
This is the one you've been waiting for--the restaurant you dreamed of when visiting Italy. Beautiful rustic dishes made with quality ingredients. Handmade pappardelle blanketing the plate with wild boar sauce. The namesake of the restaurant is the white boar, so I paid special attention to factor it into the order. The butter and sage ravioli was aromatic like perfume, even intoxicating. And the porcini mushrooms blanketed the steak like umami butter. Book this restaurant if you are in Florence! I just wish I could have tried the other dishes that were parading out of the kitchen past our table.
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Wes R.

Yelp
This was one of the best meals we have had in all of Italy, and ranks up in the best-ever category. We are from Kansas in the US and know good beef. The meat at Osteria was some of the highest quality I have ever tasted. Coked perfectly and served with simple sides. My wife's beef filet was in a Chianti sauce that was fantastic. Our T-bone was over two pounds of meat, not including the bone, and was tender and flavorful with just salt and pepper. Highly recommend but you should make a reservation. Service was impeccable.
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Calvin N.

Yelp
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
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Ayesha T.

Yelp
The food was good and the ambiance lovely! We didn't have a reservation so we had a little wait but they brought wine out for us! We met people also waiting for a table and they were lovely. ! All in all it turned out lovely ! This restaurant was recommended by Gwyneth Paltrow on goop and I was very skeptical but she came through ! Food service and ambiance all great
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Mercedes M.

Yelp
Stanley Tucci recommended this place and it didn't disappoint! Really great food _ Although I didn't like the Wild Boar he recommends, I think that was just personal preference. Every other dish our group order was fantastic! The seafood pasta, the spaghetti with burrata, etc!
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Heather B.

Yelp
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!!
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Taylor B.

Yelp
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
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Max K.

Yelp
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!
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Carolyn K.

Yelp
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!
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Naveen K.

Yelp
Our dinner at Osteria del Pavone was one of the best and truly delightful as I recall. We entered through the charming Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco & got to Osteria del Pavone. Since we didn't have a reservation at Bianco restaurant the staff guided us thru to Pavone restaurant to a cozy spot at the bar counter. That was incredibly kind and accommodating. I guess they both belonged to the same owner as we were given menus from both the restaurants to order food. Both the restaurants had beautiful decor. One carried a traditional charm & the other a modern tone. We kicked off our meal with complimentary bread & olive oil. We ordered a refreshing Aperol Spritz and a glass of Chianti Classico. For starters, we dove into a creamy burrata topped with freshly shaved truffles and olive oil an intriguing combination of grilled crostini with toasted bread, anchovies, and a flavorful green paste & a sprinkle of olive oil. It was a unique and delicious combo to start with! For our main courses, we enjoyed a show-stopping dish, Chicken breast with pecorino and truffle & this dish was, without a doubt, the best and one of the highlight of our entire trip, & wife ordered wild boar ragu was equally satisfying. Both mains were perfectly complemented by two glasses of Bolgheri red wine. A special shout out to our bartender, who was not only knowledgeable about the menus and wine selections but also incredibly friendly and helpful, making our dinner experience even more enjoyable. We thoroughly savored every moment and every bite at Osteria del Pavone/ Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco. I highly recommend this bar & restaurant to anyone traveling to Florence.
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T P.

Yelp
Most amazing service, food and atmosphere. Highly recommend the specials of the day or prosciutto with cantaloupe, Ravioli, Tagliata with porcini, Pappardelle with wild boar, and the world's best tiramisu!
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Kemi A.

Yelp
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.

Bridget P.

Yelp
Fantastic food and service. Very busy spot so make a reservation. We had a great time!
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Eric R.

Yelp
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.
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Paul W.

Yelp
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.
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Gordon K.

Yelp
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.

Jeff T.

Yelp
We had such a fabulous evening here! From the service to the food to the people around us, everything was spot on. We started with the prosciutto and melon plus the burrata with truffle -- both were incredible. My wife ordered the sea bass (so fresh and perfectly cooked) and I had the pappardelle with wild boar ragu -- an absolute must-have. We wrapped it all up with tiramisu and espresso. Amazing food, warm atmosphere, and a night to remember. Don't miss this spot! Reservations book up quickly but we were able to snag a 9pm reservation w some from our hotel
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Alyse J.

Yelp
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.
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Joi B.

Yelp
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!
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Adam S.

Yelp
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!
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John V.

Yelp
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!
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M K.

Yelp
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!
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R R.

Yelp
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!
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Bailey D.

Yelp
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.

Kenji K.

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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.
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Sean T.

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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.
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Carrie J.

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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.

David B.

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Food was wonderful. We shared appetizers and entrees and everything was really good. Also had a Florentine steak and roasted potatoes. The steak was wonderful, but the roasted potatoes might have out done it for flavor. Great ambiance and service. Overall a wonderful evening.

Lisa Doherty ..

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

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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.
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Lauren F.

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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!

Jake M.

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The food, service, and ambiance was A+++. The staff helped with wine pairing for the meal/each dish. The menu was the perfect size and diversity. The ambiance, both inside and outside options, was perfect. I'd suggest keeping the bathroom cleaner though, but this seems like a common area of improvement for all of Italy. We really enjoyed the boar cold cuts... phenomenal!
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Matthew B.

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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.

Ali S.

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Very tasty! Friendly staff. One of the best restaurants of our trip and would definitely go back
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Joe H.

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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!
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Deb A.

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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