Borderline Firenze — Restaurant in Florence

We were told how good Florentine steak was and that we had to try it in Florence. I’m so glad this was the place we decided to make that happen.

Borderline Firenze is such a welcoming place. Tall ceilings and elegant table settings really made it quite romantic. The staff were great, very welcoming and attentive. They also looked like they were having fun which always makes me happy to see.

We started with a bottle of wine and the ‘Tartare di Salmone con Avocado, Lime e Sesamo Nero’. It was incredibly fresh and flavourful. Everything paired so perfectly together. The salmon, avocado, sesame, and lime…. I feel like this is the only way I want to eat salmon for the rest of my life.

I had the ‘Tagliata di Controfiletto di Manzo con Misticanza e Riduzione di Aceto Balsamico’. Mouthwatering. Tender. Cooked to absolute perfection it felt like a privilege to eat it.

Trevor had the ‘Tomahawk alla Brace con Patate al Forno’. He said, multiple times, that it was the best steak he’s ever had. Once he tried the potatoes he said the same thing, best potatoes he’s ever had. Overall, if you’re picking up what he’s putting down, the best meal he’s ever had! What a luscious dish. It definitely met and surpassed Trevor’s expectations.

I tried a piece and it really was next level flavourful, but I struggle with the rare meat (I was a veggie for 13 years).

Trevor was SO full. Have a look at the before and after photos. We went to bed after walking a very slow 15 minute walk back to the hotel.

Needless to say, wow. From start to finish this meal, and the whole experience, was utter perfection.

Is it the cheapest meal you’ll ever eat? No. Is it reasonable based on the overall quality of the food and top notch service? Yes. If you’re in Florence don’t miss out on Borderline Firenze. We sat for just over 3 hours and loved every second of it.

They also give you Limoncello 🍋 at the end of the meal. Normally it is just a shot, our waiter gave us the...

ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT & VERY CHARISMATIC ❤ this is a long review, cause I loved it sooooo much.

I was in Florence for work for an entire month. One of the first evenings my boss took me here, as I result I ended up going to this place 3 times. I loved it so much that I had to take my partner there for our NYE dinner and we had THE TIME OF OUR LIFE!

Starting with the service: as I arrived the first night I went, I was greeted by Francesco and Giulia who took care of our group for the rest of the evening. This two are absolutely wonderful, fun people, they treat you like their best costumers (and I noticed they they serve everyone like that) which is an art and a skill. The entire team is wonderful, but these two have a special place in my heart. If you go there, please say hello from me👋❤😍. Once you are done with your meal, they serve you cantucci with vin santo (specialty from this region) and they offer you limoncello (all you can drink lol).

The cuisine: everything, literally EVERYTHING on the menu, is exceptional (that's why I kept going there). I recommend the pasta dish with spicy tomatoes shrimp, the fried seafood, for meat lovers the tagliata&potatoes (to die for) and the Tiramisù, one of the best one I ever had.

The atmosphere: Alltho fully renovated, it feels like a trip to he past (1930' style) . This place has been a theatre, a cinema and lots of other things. It's very stylish, vibrant and warm, and they play great music!

I HIGHLY recommend this place on every level. It's not super central, but it's absolutely worth it. You won't regret it!!!

Go, Go, Go.

Dear Borderline-team: thanks for the great evenings. All the best to you.

Alex

ASSOLUTAMENTE ECCELLENTE & MOLTO CARISMATICO ❤ Questa è una lunga revisione, perché mi sono travato benissimo.

Ero a Firenze per il lavoro per un intero mese. Una delle prime sere il mio capo mi ha portato qui, come risultato ho finito per andare in questo posto 3 volte. Mi è piaciuto così tanto che così tant che ho dovuto portarci il mio compagno  per la cena di capodanno!

Cominco dal servizio: Come sono entrato la prima sera, sono stato accolto da Francesco e Giulia che si sono occupati del nostro gruppo per il resto della serata. Due persone assolutamente meravigliose, divertenti, ti trattano come i loro migliori clienti (e ho notato che servono tutti così) che è un'arte e un'abilità. L'intero team è fantastico, ma questi due hanno un posto speciale nel mio cuore. Se decidete di andarci, per favore salutatemeli 👋❤😍. Finita la cena, offrono cantucci con Vin Santo e limoncello.

La cucina: Tutto, letteralmente tutto il menu, è eccezionale (è per questo che ci sono ritornato 2 volte). Consiglio il piatto di pasta con gamberetti al pomodoro piccante, il fritto misto, per gli amanti della carne la tagliata con patate (da morire) e il tiramisù, uno dei migliori che mai assagiato.

L'atmosfera: Il ristorante è completamente rinnovato ma sembra di fare un salto negli anni 30'. Questo posto è stato un teatro, un cinema e molte altre cose. È molto elegante, dinamico e accogliente, e ho adorato anche la musica! Consiglio vivamente questo ristorante ad ogni livello.

Anche se non super centrale, ne vale la pena. Non ve ne pentirete!!!

A tutto il Team di Borderline: grazie per le bellissime serate. Vi auguro il...

LOVE this place and the awesome owners. We were walking the beautiful city of Florence, in August (4 months ago) with our small daughters, when suddenly a storm and heavy rain arrived, the owners were so nice and kind that, even when they were closed, they invited us to wait inside while the rain stopped. While there, we just got in love with the ambience, the atmosphere and the excitement and happy attitude of everyone that we just decided to wait, 2 more hours for them to open and have dinner there... Well I have to say, of all the places we tried during our European vacations, THIS WAS THE BEST. The food was to die for, bistro, fresh, healthy and made from scratch, and the owners, I don't have words that can express how they treat us, like family, they were drinking with us while we were there and we toast together. The LIMONCELLO is the best, could not find a similar one in other places we visited. Definitely will go back in my next trip to Europe. The best...