Cibrèo Ristorante — Restaurant in Florence

THE CULTURE OF FOOD, the Italian cuisine and in particular the traditional one lose value if served without the good heart that accompanies our great cultural heritage of knowledge handed down over the centuries and reinvented. In the world as Italians we are known for the culture of knowing how to welcome all cultures. I traveled the world I was not expecting this treatment at home ... not possible !!!!!!!! I wanted to ask for an original vegetarian dish, but I was told that the menu served only a few things so I have ordered the only dish suitable for me, I was used to particular restaurants were if you tell that you are vegetarian they make an effort to propose variations and different solutions because cooking is a challenge, it's never a standard action... and it is above all courtesy if is for the client and not self referential. THE CULTURE OF WINE is by nature an art of passing down and transmitting in the infinite shades of wine of colors and in its democratic flavors there is room for everyone and who really is a master can with one word transmit the poetry of wine even to whom aren't the expert or aren't Italians... . The true courtesy the welcome the kindness are also arts that are accompanied by creativity in the well known restaurants or local ones and you cannot pretend such a capacity to welcome or simulate it in a politically correct way that tells the opposite those are natural capacities.... For me and for my Chinese client was a very negative experience we couldn't enjoy the food and appreciate it in its entirety in particular because the wine expert wasn't nice with us and refused to advise my Chinese client who speaks English, I had to ask if he could recommend it even if he was Chinese, he told a waiter that he would not take care of us, it was not nice to be treated with this behaviors .. so I didn't order other things or try wine of probably the very nice told desserts because I really cannot wait to leave..... Since we had already ordered in respect of the chef and my client who was here on holiday and it was his first time in Italy ..after a day spent visiting architectural and artistic works that for centuries have defined the unique beauty of the city sensations very far from this atmosphere not at all welcoming. Italiano La cultura del cibo , la cucina italiana e in particolare quella tradizionale perdono valore se servite senza il buon cuore che accompagna Il nostro grande patrimonio culturale di conoscenze tramandate nei secoli e reinventate. Nel mondo come Italiani siamo conosciuti per la cultura del saper accogliere. Ho girato il mondo non mi aspettavo questo trattamento a casa...non...

Many small and one big mistake combined to make our visit at Cibréo the biggest disappointment of our four-day stay in Firenze: — Despite making our reservation days in advance and the restaurant being not very busy, our table was not set when we arrived. — Three staff seemingly shared responsibility for our table and service was decidedly sub-par; when asking for a starting beer we were told to instead order that when deciding on the wine; we were ready to order almost ten minutes before we got to; the waiter deferred the wine choice to the head waitress, which meant more waiting; the same waiter then asked us if we wanted any dolce, after we had only finished our starters; when finding one of our main courses practically inedible we could not catch the head waitress’ attention until the rest of the mains were already finished. — That inedible main, then: When a restaurant wants 56 Euros (!) for a single portion of heart-of-beef-steak served only with spring onions, you expect that to be something truly special. We were a little unsettled when the waiter forgot to ask how we wanted it cooked, returning with that question a few minutes after taking our order. Our wish for medium-rare had then been ignored — or, more likely, the steak had been forgotten on the stove — as it arrived very well-done. It did not appear to be a prime cut, either, so in all it was the worst piece of food we had in Firenze. When we finally managed to point the deficiencies out to the head waitress we got a new piece of meat, which was good if still not at a 56 €-level, but our main course ship had already sailed by then.

To be fair, most of the rest of our meal was great, so at least someone in the kitchen knew what he/she was doing. But the front of house fell through, which is unacceptable at this price point. The head waitress seemed oblivious or deliberately ignorant of our experience, and no adjustments to our bill...

When we decided to visit Italy, we made a special stop in Florence for one reason, to dine at Cibreo. We were lucky enough to get a reservation for our last night in the city, and while I wouldn’t call it fate, it truly felt like the perfect ending to our time in Florence.

From the moment we stepped inside, we were surrounded by an atmosphere of beauty and intention. Every detail of the décor seemed designed to captivate the senses, setting the stage for what would become one of the most unforgettable meals of our trip. When our food arrived, it was hard to put into words what we experienced. Each dish was so thoughtfully and masterfully executed that the only thing I could do was close my eyes and savor the incredible flavors dancing across my palate. From our table, we had a direct view of the kitchen, and it was like watching an orchestra in perfect harmony, each movement precise and graceful. The same sense of artistry carried into the front of house, led by a truly remarkable woman named Cristina. Cristina, even with a full house, you made every single guest feel as though they were the only one who mattered. Your warmth and grace made the evening feel truly magical. If you ever find yourself in Florence, treat yourself to Cibreo. It will be the best meal you have in the city. And if you cannot make it to the main restaurant, stop by the café. The tagliolini is the best I have ever had, and it is no surprise that this dish was named among the 25 best Italian pasta dishes by The...