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La Giostra

Italian Restaurant€€€€

Sant'Ambrogio, Firenze

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La Giostra

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Ranked #4 for steak in Florence
"... steak with rosemary!! Free glass of Prosecco too"(4 Tips)
"The ravioli with pear was also delicious"(26 Tips)
"I will dream about the burrata cheese with pine nuts and honey."(8 Tips)
"the best restaurant in florence"(2 Tips)

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La GiostraMarch 14, 2017
a Free Glass of Prosecco
Lee HoffmanNovember 22, 2015
The food is very good. The barrata with grapefruit and jelly is unbelievable. The best I've ever had. The rigatoni with tomato sauce is excellent. The truffle pasta good. Balsamic steak is ok.
Tuscany Now & MoreMarch 10, 2015
Back in 1700 La Giostra was the winter storage place for a carousel located in the Piazza dei Ciompi. Now is a typical Tuscan trattoria with a cosy atmosphere. A favourite with Florentines! Read more
Katie MarkgrafAugust 29, 2015
Very good service, with appetizers, prosecco, and limoncello on the house. The rice gelato with strawberries was incredible, definitely for two people. Small cover charge (€3/ person), but worth it!
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Riddhi ShahApril 7, 2019
EVERYTHING was amazing here. It is a little on the pricey side so if you are looking for a nice meal in Florence don’t look any further and head to this gem. The service, food, ambiance everything👍🏽
Anton LekocevićJune 24, 2017
The tip: meet the owner. You'll know him when you see him. He is an artist, he is extraordinary, he is 1-of-1. The service is i. Fish was fresh. Antipasto was terrific, pear ravioli molto bene.
seth meyerowitzApril 22, 2016
Delicious meal. Pretty interior. Osso bucco and pear ravioli (didn't taste pear but still great). Friendly, quick service. Although filled with tourists, would still recommend.
Katerina MatsaAugust 10, 2014
Tried pear ravioli & was great; maybe it could have used more pear flavor. Pigeon dish was very good with a sweet sauce. Wifi available, complimentary glass of prosecco & plate of Italian goodies.
Khadija BahmanAugust 3, 2019
It’s a must! It’s one of the best so far. The people there are super friendly, the food is served quickly and every single dish is delicious. Reservations are needed for dinner but not for lunch.
Tash ConcepcionOctober 19, 2014
This is a beautiful and charming restaurant with amazing food. If you want excellent Florentine steak, this is the place to try it. The pasta with truffles was amazing. So was the cheesecake. Perfect!
Renee TOctober 16, 2016
Save this for your fancy dinner out. We had Thanksgiving dinner and it was spectacular. Kicked off with prosecco, a bowl of burrata & little pots of honey & fig. And it only got better from there.
DeletedOctober 4, 2015
They Egyptian guy who works there helps us a lot , go for the burrata cheese and the Fiorentina steak , one of the best Italian restaurants in town
ÖmürSeptember 3, 2014
oh my god everything is beyond expectations - ravioli with pear is a must, tiramisu is divine, all wine are great! the best of the best in florence and italy! in food we trust ;)
AijaNovember 23, 2014
We had to wait in the live line outside the restaurant for almost 2 hours, even if we made a reservation before we waited in the line. Everything else when we got in was fantastic, the atmosphere.
Benilton CarvalhoJuly 11, 2014
Best place I've been in Florence. Best service ever. Great food (I'd go again for the Bisteca Fiorentina). Tiramisu was amazing. Can't emphasize enough: great service!
Courtney DeshMay 10, 2019
Awesome ambiance, great for a romantic date or special occasion. The stracciatella was to die for, and so was the ravioli with pears inside and the steak with rosemary!! Free glass of Prosecco too
Marcos MalfitaniOctober 26, 2014
Good piattis (small amounts), but expensive. Bistecca alla fiorentina prepared at least with 1,5kg (80€). Waitress are very kind and CUTE! 170€ for 3
. .August 23, 2016
Best of the best!! Go for Burrata cheese, ravioli stuffed with cheese and pear and definitely the signature dish in florence fiorentina steak.
Julia SandlerMarch 27, 2016
Free glass of prosecco and free appetisers...! Staff were great and all of the food was delicious!
Daniel MejiaMay 31, 2018
Everything amazing. Ambiance, service and food! Burrata, ravioli with pear, scaloppine vitello and the bistecca alla fiorentina were all incredible
Angel LeonDecember 18, 2021
Fancy restaurant with superb service, free and delicious appetizers, and good bistecca firenze. Talk to the owner, he is a showman! Expensive but worth it. Going back in the future.
Jenna DrapkinJuly 14, 2015
one of my favorite meals in italy. the pear ravioli with balsamic steak is "last meal" worthy!
John AMarch 23, 2017
Great ambiance for special night out in Florence. Book ahead. Recommend: asparagus and mushroom risotto, good house wine as well.
Julia KorolyovaNovember 20, 2013
If you are looking for a good restaurant, if you want to spend time in an intimate atmosphere and to enjoy the food, this place is for you! The best restaurant we were in Florence!!!)
Naz AkyolDecember 25, 2016
The best meal i have ever had in my life... osabuco, tiramisu, ravioli with pear sauce and pasta with truffle👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
Jeanne ChuSeptember 3, 2016
Lovely waitstaff. Dreamy Bistecca Fiorentina. The rice cream dessert with strawberries is a flavor and texture explosion!
Valentin StoianoffJune 29, 2014
Greatest delicious Italian cuisine with rock hits on the background! Defenitely a must-visit place!
Jason SuSeptember 3, 2014
Pear ravioli and tiramisu are must-orders
Bill RichardsonSeptember 11, 2019
Service, atmosphere and food were great. Based of recommendations by our waiter, I went with the Boar, prosciutto and warm berry desert. All were amazing.
Julie GDecember 19, 2015
Very nice and cozy place for dinner. Crazy Florentina steak and everything else is really delicious!:)
Maria BolshakovaApril 8, 2019
Incredible! Burrata, steak, wine! Atmosphere and service! Tutto erano perfetto! Grazzie mille!
Rebecca MaldonadoFebruary 28, 2014
It started out very good with our apertivos, bread and dinner. However, after the place got full all went downhill! We asked for dessert, waited 55 minutes and never arrived. Quite a dissappointment.
Maire GriffinOctober 30, 2013
If you are hungry for American accents this is your spot. That said the tortellini w/white truffle was v. tasty & the complimentary prosecco a lovely touch - avoid the limencello, unless u like Pledge
jessie hartNovember 1, 2015
It's supposed to be wine by the bottle only, but they will open a bottle for you and let you drink by the glass.
Adrienne LombardiJuly 19, 2018
I will dream about the burrata cheese with pine nuts and honey. Could have eaten 5 orders of it!!!
Jia O.October 13, 2014
Huge portions, a bit expensive/overpriced/overrated, but goat chops were a highlight
DashSMarch 7, 2015
Been here 100+ times
Everything!!!
Amanda ShulmanJuly 6, 2014
Steak fiorentina is buttery and perfect, and the pasta to choose is the simple spaghetti pomodoro
Alexia DoyamisJuly 15, 2016
Don't leave without trying the Burrata! The ravioli with pear was also delicious
Antonis ArgirisSeptember 18, 2015
Ideal for romantic occasions. Free welcome drink & appetizer. Pasta was great!
Mohammed AlkhalayfiDecember 26, 2018
The best resturant ever ... we ordered steak and pasta and it was really good
Greg MilaniOctober 16, 2017
The staff and the owner are truly the nicest people! The food is amazing, I can't wait to go back there! 🤘
Autumn ChoiMay 23, 2021
Romantic atmosphere, known for steak. Personally felt it wasn’t as good of a value for the taste/what you get, but still great food
Nora KOctober 4, 2016
Pearl and ricotta ravioli, mozzarella tomato penne, and truffle pasta 💕
DashSAugust 10, 2014
Been here 100+ times
Pear Ravioli, Kalvil Steak, home Made pastas.
Torben KjærgårdAugust 4, 2017
Very recommendable. The food is great, and the service perhaps even better. Arrive early if you don't have a reservation.
Nihan ErkmenOctober 2, 2015
Wine, atmosphere, delicious food, great service...perfect place to have dinner!
Ivan GuitartOctober 28, 2017
Service is very good. The food is good, but way overpriced for what it is. You can find equally tasty food for 3/4 and even 1/2 the price in other restaurants.
Lucy P.August 7, 2014
Tiramisu is just too good to be true!! The best I've ever tried
Paige EApril 20, 2017
Great food and great service here! Call ahead for a reservation; even on weeknights, this place is packed.

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