Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco

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.

We stumbled upon Osteria Cinghiale Bianco without any expectations, and it turned out to be an unforgettable dining experience! Our server, Gae, was exceptional and offered fantastic recommendations. We enjoyed a wonderful red wine, a refreshing panzanella salad, a flavorful artichoke pasta, a perfectly cooked Fiorentina steak with spinach, and finished with the most delightful panna cotta with berries and a rich coffee. Every dish was absolutely delicious, and the ambiance was charming with excellent decor in a great location. This is a true gem for traditional Florence cuisine—authentic, welcoming, and definitely not a tourist trap. I would return in a heartbeat and feel lucky to have Gae as our server again. Highly recommended!

A Hidden Gem with Incredible Food and Service We stumbled across this restaurant while searching for that old-world charm paired with authentic local flavors, and it did not disappoint! I had the chicken and pecorino with truffles, which arrived piping hot—every bite was deliciously warm and flavorful. We started with the seasonal mushroom bruschetta and shared a ravioli dish as our primi, perfectly complemented by a lovely Chianti Classico. The service was exceptional. Guytanto was an absolute pleasure to talk to, making us feel so welcome and appreciated. Interestingly, we also dined at a Michelin-starred restaurant during our trip, but the service there was terrible, proving just how much great hospitality enhances your overall experience. This was hands down my favorite restaurant during our 8-day trip to Italy. I’m so glad we stumbled upon it—it truly made our trip unforgettable!

Cingale Bianco is a restaurant locals do not talk about. When I inquired at my hotel about it they told me that it was not on their recommendations list because there were so many really good choices right in the neighborhood. In other words, the locals don’t care about it! It is “popular” with American tourists because of American actors like Mr. Tu*** who promote the place. We went there to see for ourselves and the locals were right. We found top prices and lousy pasta. We had the pasta with truffles. It was served with poorly done or diluted garlic & oil and dry, hardened truffles. Like matchsticks left out in the sun. The place is a sham to Italians, but not to Americans.

Extremely friendly service with fantastic food. The onion flan was to die for, and their bruschetta was done perfectly. The pasta wild boar al ragu was cooked properly, yet slightly gamely accentuated by the olives. Our waiter Gae Tano was very helpful and gave excellent wine recommendations. The onion flan is a must get, and I’m only disappointed that I don’t have more days here to try all of the food. It also wasn’t super pricey for the quality of the food, but you must reserve in advance to get in as it’s quite busy.

This place was hopping, we had no reservations and the manager, Bigazzi, said at least 20-30 minutes, everyone leaving the place said it was worth the wait. And yes it was, my wife ordered bruschetta and a pasta with a tomato garlic sauce topped with soft cheese and cherry tomatoes. I ordered the Caprese salad and pasta with wild boar ragu, really good. I was expecting it to be gamey, but way less. It was a dreamy dinner experience, the clientele were all happy and engaged with one another

Place was packed and we had no reservation but host Massimo greeted us like old friends, asked us to wait and gave us two Prosecco’s :) Menu, preparation, staff were top shelf. Had half liter of house Chianti, Ravioli with Butter & Sage; Roasted Baby Pig with roasted potatoes; Meatballs in tomato sauce along with Biscotti with Vin Santo. Amazing!!! Authentic and we will be back many times :)

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.

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!

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

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!

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.

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!

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

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!

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

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

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!

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!

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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,

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 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.

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

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!!!!!

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

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

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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:

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!

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!!

Favorite meal while in Italy!! The service, food and atmosphere were incredible. 10/10 recommend!!!

While the ambiance of this restaurant is not pretentious and feels very authentic, I personally would not return to this restaurant. While our dishes were perfectly respectable, we got the ricotta and spinach dumplings and mushroom pasta which was recommended by the waiter as mushrooms were in season. Both dishes failed to compare to others we had eaten in Florence. My mushroom pasta was simple and gently seasoned with parsley. The ricotta dumplings came in a butter sauce which was quite underwhelming for a deliciously cheesy dumpling. Would not recommend for vegetarians.

Wow wow wow. Moto Bene - this is by far one of the Best Restaurants on Florence. It was recommended by our local driver. He said you will not be disappointed as this is where his family dines at. We were greeted by Marco the owner and from that moment in we new we were in good hands. The food was exceptional. We stared with the Anchovies in a pesto sauce and the burratta. My wife had the spaghetti with a fish sauce and I had the Filet rare that was so tender you did not need a knife. We had a craft of the house wine and ended the night with Grappa, almond biscuits and mascarpone with strawberries. If you are looking to go there make your reservations asap. We heard people reserve two to three weeks out. Thank you to Marco and his incredible staff. This should be a Michelin restaurant.

Cinghiale Bianco is our favorite restaurant in Florence. The atmosphere and service are second to none. Every dish is perfectly prepared in traditional Italian fashion. The owners are always there to greet every guest. Making a reservation is suggested because seating is limited, especially on special occasions. You'll never find a better Italian restaurant experience anywhere.

STOP SCROLLING - READ THIS REVIEW! Folks, you all know by now, I love giving a good 5-star review but I've been excited about writing this review for MONTHS! Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco ("The White Boar" if I translate this correctly?) is hands-down, pants-down, absolutely our FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN ALL OF FLORENCE. We got home from Italy in mid-September, today is the end of December and I STILL TALK ABOUT IT WEEKLY! So, friends recommended we try it and we decided to double-date. Walk in, tiny tiny tiny little restaurant... they had our reservation listed and we were seated immediately. Usually tiny intimate restaurants tend to drive me somewhat nuts, but I'm along for the ride. Let's just cut to it. Food. (We went twice). I ordered the same both nights. I DO NOT JOKE, THIS WAS THE BEST FOOD I'VE HAD EVER. To Start: ONION FLAN WITH CHEESE BÉCHAMEL AND FRESH TRUFFLE. First Course: TAGLIERINI WITH TRUFFLE. Second Course: PECORINO AND TRUFFLE CHICKEN BREAST I often struggle on trips to really find a meal that does it for me... much less that I love so much we go back two nights in a row. Truly, this was hands down the most amazing two meals I've ever had. Staff: A+++ Ambiance: A+++ Price: WHO CARES. If you are in Florence and do not take the time to eat here, you may consider yourself having made a mistake. Truly. You're mistaken to opt to eat elsewhere. Side note: Get a reservation. Folks, not kidding. Best meal ever.

Like many guests who learned about this wonderful spot from Stanley Tucci's "Searching for Italy" series...have to give a big "grazie!" to Stanley because it is a gem! Welcoming, comfortable, casual and cozy with great hospitality and service from a friendly, knowledgeable staff. The pappardelle with wild boar was probably the best version of that dish I've ever had: hearty, flavorful, earthy. We also got the beef peposo - also excellent. Sides were great and the strawberries with mascarpone made for a light, perfect ending to the meal. Best surprise? They have a lovely Brunello by the glass (hard to find, usually served bottle only). Definitely going back when next in Florence. In a city full of great cuisine, this place is now high on our list.

Loved , loved the food, everything was great! It's hard to get in but if you are lucky you won't be disappointed

I'm back in the states now and seriously craving the food here. Don't worry a bit counting carbs shmarbs, you should have left all that back home anyway:) Wverytgung we ordered was perfectly prepared and plated beautifully. We were a group of six so we ordered a variety and shared it all family style. Highly recommend that and of course every meal needs wine:)

Come here for the florentine steak. This place gets busy! We had reservations for when it 1st opened but soon after we got seated, the restaurant filled out. The A/C wasn't working properly, but the food was worth the heat.

We went without reservations and got seated at the bar, which had amazing decor and an awesome bartender. I got the peacock spritz which was delicious, and then we ordered caprese to start which was also great. The star of the show, however, were the 2 dishes we decided to split. We got ossobuco which was slow cooked lamb that came with sautéed veggies and the beef filet which came with potatoes. They were both phenomenal and we are debating going back again tonight!!!!!

Excellent service, Florentine steak was made to perfection. Place was a little small but great ambiance.

All the food was excellent! We had eight people in our party and reservations are tough so we came at 630, opening time, and were able to get in quickly. Service was friendly and the place just has a warm feel. Highly recommended and will be back anytime I am in Florence!

What an amazing find in Florence. The stew warmed my heart and tastebuds. It was full of flavor and balanced well with the polenta!!! Happiness in every bite.