Travel | 🇮🇹 Florence's Worker's Canteen - Big Portions, Great Value!

Our first meal after getting off the train! This **4.5🌟 Tuscan-style restaurant** on Google Maps offers a **"poor man's meal"** similar to McDonald's value menu—but way tastier! From **12-3PM (lunch hours)**, they serve a **12€ set menu** that includes: ❶ **Primo** (1st course): Pasta, risotto, etc. 🍝 ❷ **Secondo** (2nd course): Meat, fish, or main dishes 🥩🐟 ❸ **Drinks**: Water + ¼ bottle of wine (red or white) 🍷 ❹ **Extras**: Coffee (+1€) ☕ / Dessert (+4€) 🍰 When we arrived, **a line of locals** was already waiting outside! Took about **20-30 mins** to get seated—worth it! We each ordered the set menu. My picks: - **Tomato risotto** (so rich!) 🍅 - **Roasted beef carpaccio** (tender & flavorful) 🥩 - **Sweet potatoes** (but not too heavy—ate every bite!) 🍠 **Wine Pairing Tip:** 🍷 **Red wine** = red meat (beef, lamb) 🥂 **White wine** = white meat (chicken, fish) *(But hey, drink what you like! No rules in flavor town!)* 😉 --- **The Story Behind the Name:** "**Ostaria dei Centopoveri**" = **"Tavern of 100 Poor People"** 💕 In Florence, nobles & churches once hosted a **feast for 100 poor people** during Carnival's last Sunday—a tradition of charity. Opened in **1992**, this spot keeps that spirit alive with **hearty Tuscan meals**! #Foodie #ItalianCuisine #Florence #TravelEats #BudgetFriendly #WinePairing