Ristorante Toto' — Restaurant in Florence

Nestled in the heart of Florence, Toto Ristorante is a charming family-run establishment that offers an authentic Italian dining experience. We discovered this culinary treasure by chance during our first evening in the city, when we were searching for a late-night meal near our hotel. What sets Toto Ristorante apart is its commitment to quality ingredients and traditional Italian cuisine. The restaurant's popularity among locals and Italian-speaking patrons is a testament to its authenticity. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, perfect for both casual lunches and intimate dinners. The staff at Toto Ristorante deserve special mention for their prompt and friendly service, ensuring a pleasant dining experience for all guests. We were so impressed with our initial visit that we returned several times throughout our stay, sampling a wide variety of dishes from their menu. Each meal was consistently excellent, showcasing the restaurant's culinary expertise. For travelers seeking a genuine taste of Florence away from tourist traps, Toto Ristorante is a must-visit destination. Its combination of high-quality food, attentive service, and local charm makes it a standout choice for anyone exploring the culinary delights of this historic...

What a fantastic meal we had here! We arrived just before the end of lunchtime, but the staff gladly allowed us to order and didn’t rush us at all. We ordered pici all’aglione and ravioli in butter and sage sauce. Both pastas were cooked to perfection. Pici is my favorite, and the pasta was al dente and the sauce so flavorful. My husband’s butter and sage sauce was so delicious we could have licked the bowl. He also ordered a sliced steak, and it was “one of the best steaks” he’d ever had. He couldn’t stop raving about it. Our server was super helpful and friendly as well. I saw a few negative comments here from folks who sound like the only Italian food they’ve ever had was from the Olive Garden. “Pasta with a few grinds of pepper, no bell peppers” - well duh, if you order cacio e pepe it better not have bell peppers in it. “Flavorless bread” - honey, welcome to Tuscany, where bread or “pane” traditionally doesn’t have salt because of a salt tax eons ago. Maybe do a little research on actual Italian food before criticizing a fantastic place like this. Thank you for the...

Avoid this place unless you want to dine on inferior food with nothing but Americans for company. We had the salad mista. Some greens and unripe tomatoes. One of us then had the eggplant parmigiana. 3 out of 10. Over cooked and not tasty. We also had the boar pasta dish. Very salty. ‘Homemade’ pasta was just ok. One of us also ordered a ham pizza. Ham was absolutely pedestrian. Not what you come to expect here in Italy. The sauce was so watery. The pizza was not finished. The bread was served in a tin pale like one of those chain restaurants in the States that serves unshelled peanuts. Terrible. Service was ok although a gentleman that we believe was the owner stood in the dining room with a scowl on his face the entire time we were there. Never lifted a hand or greeted a guest. The good news is that we are in Florence for several weeks. We will recover from this. If we only had 4 or 5 nights, it...