Ristorante la Bottega di Parigi — Restaurant in Florence

This was the BEST MEAL I have ever eaten, in my life, and I am a food writer. Skip the well known restaurants, and either get a cab, or take the tram that goes to the hospital area from the train station to get here. It’s well worth the 20 minute ride from downtown.

I go every year to one of the top wine bars in the country in Florence. He’s incredible, but he doesn’t do full meals. I order cases wine from him because I trust anything he says. I asked him where I should eat and he said this is the best food in Florence right now. I got a cab with a friend and make the trek. He and I are both foodies and have traveled the world. I’m currently studying for my level 2 wine certification. I also am a food writer in Los Angeles.

We got some appetizers, including their house made prosciutto. We got a glass of wine that she recommended with each separate course, and that’s where the meal really was incredible. The food was absolutely amazing. The wines were unique and perfectly paired. It seemed like with every sip, and every bite, my friend and I would turn to each other with wide eyes. The quail gnocchi, the pasta with cheeses, the chocolate torte and the peach sorbetto. I. Just. Have. No. Words.

I am in Sicily now, and a new friend is meeting me in Rome. We changed our trip so we could swing by Florence and eat here again. This time, I’m going to order a case of wine to be shipped...

I've been meaning to review this place for a very long time! It's by far one of the most unique places I've ever had the pleasure of photographing and eating at! Fine dining meets the comfort of home in an elegant yet relaxed environment with a delightful mix of Mediterranean cuisines that seamlessly come together. The staff is professional, friendly, and relaxed and will do everything to make your evening or lunch, one to remember. I highly recommend you ask advice for a good wine from Michela, you might not fine these...

Prima volta in questo ristorante che rimane un po' defilato sopra Careggi. Mi ha ispirato proprio per essere un po' appartato facendo presumere che fosse tranquillo. Ambiente molto carino, caldo, accogliente, pulito e rifinito con gusto con evidenti richiami ad arte e fotografia. Carta dei vini non lunghissima, ma molto curata e non banale, sia per le etichette che per la geografia proposta. Piatti di ottima qualità dal punto di vista sia delle materie prime, che della cottura. Tutto risulta molto armonico e delicato (provato antipasto e secondo di pesce). Per quanto riguarda gli aspetti meno positivi, evidenzierei il rapporto quantità/prezzo sull'antipasto (il pesce un po' scarso) e il prezzo del dolce, che oltre ad essere economicamente sopra media, non mi ha convinto (cheesecake con arance amare troppo infedele all'originale la parte della base e della crema. Topping ottimo). A mio modesto avviso con alcune piccole azioni di tuning sui prezzi, potrebbe fare il salto di qualità dal punto di vista dei coperti serviti. Ma non posso giudicare senza conoscere il potenziale in cucina. Tempi di servizio a mio avviso congrui con una cena rilassata. Consiglio a chi come me piacciono posti tranquilli dove passare una...