Ristorante La Falterona — Restaurant in Florence

If I could give this place more than five stars, I would. From start to finish, LA FALTERONA was an absolute gem — the kind of restaurant that makes you rethink every other “five-star” you’ve ever given.

Our waiter Matteo was outstanding — not only friendly and attentive but a true wine expert who guided us through an incredible selection of regional wines that perfectly matched each dish. His passion for Tuscan wine and cuisine made the whole experience even more special.

To start, we had the 24-month aged Parmesan soufflé, and I’m not exaggerating when I say it might be one of the best things I’ve ever eaten in my life — and my wife actually agrees with me, which is rare!

For mains, we had the pici with beef ragù and the lasagna, both of which were nothing short of perfection. Easily the best we’ve ever had — or at least tied for the top spot anywhere in Italy.

We insisted we didn’t want dessert… but then came the caramel pannacotta, and let’s just say if I lived anywhere near this restaurant, I’d be in serious danger of developing diabetes. It was that good.

This is truly one of those rare finds where everything — the food, the service, the atmosphere — comes together flawlessly. It makes me a little sad that I’ve already handed out other five-star reviews, because LA FALTERONA deserves to stand alone at the top. Hands down, the best restaurant we’ve found in all...

I walked into the restaurant, said I didn’t have a reservation, and asked if I could sit down. The polite waiter said yes, and everything went smoothly. The food was excellent, the portion more than enough, and perfectly cooked. The bill, which was brought by a completely different waiter, came to 31 euros. I apologized and said that the smallest bill I had was 50 euros. My intention was to leave a tip after he brought me the change. However, he acted as if that was it, and I never received my change. I called the first waiter and explained the problem. After that, the second waiter pretended to cry. So clearly, he had been pretending not to notice the first time as well. I don’t know if this is common practice in Italy, but taking 19 euros from someone without asking is considered rude in my country. The first waiter tried to smooth things over and offered to give me back 20 euros, but I refused because I don’t want to shortchange anyone. I believe I left a decent tip (by normal standards), but only because of the first waiter and the cook, who really did an...

I had an incredible dining experience at this restaurant! The service was impeccable - old school, world-class, and genuinely exceptional. What I didn't expect was that the street it's on is pedestrian-only, so you'll need to exit your taxi or rideshare and walk a bit to get there.

As we arrived, we were warmly greeted by our friendly server and seated outside under a large umbrella/tent. Although it had started to drizzle, we were cozy and comfortable. We took some time to review the menu, and I was thrilled to see that lasagna was a special for the night - a great surprise! As we enjoyed our wine and bread, the rain picked up, but our server kindly offered to move us inside for dinner, which we happily accepted.

The main course was served, and I must say, it was absolutely amazing. After finishing our meal, we shared a small dessert, a coffee, and a small apéritif - the perfect way to cap off an already wonderful evening. Needless to say, this restaurant will be our go-to spot when we return...