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Trattoria Sostanza Firenze Reviews
A total delight
My favourite restaurant in Florence, beloved by tourists and locals alike. The staff are warm, the prices are reasonable, and the food is excellent. I particularly love the gnocchi gorgonzola dusted with finely chopped arugula. The meat is very good
I'm sorry I can only give this place a 5.
It deserves a 10. it is a simple place. Modest decoration. it has limited seating. so you MUST reserve. they basically have two seatings. 7:30 and 9. And you will be served and done quickly. the prices are ridiculous (low) and I hope they don&#
8 years later and still the same - but then surely that’s the appeal
We last visited Sostanza about 8 years ago, might be a little longer, so when we decided to rent a villa outside Firenze we knew where to go for dinner. We loved its authenticity and the traditional food last time, and impressed to report it was exac
Amazing restaurant!
OMG if you are in Florence, you have to come to Trattoria Sostanza for dinner - the food and service are absolutely amazing and you see a lot of locals also dining there as well and I can see why! The restaurant opens and immediately there is a line
OMG if you are in Florence, you have to come to Trattoria
OMG if you are in Florence, you have to come to Trattoria Sostanza for dinner - the food and service are absolutely amazing and you see a lot of locals also dining there as well and I can see why! The restaurant opens and immediately there is a line
Food is delicious! What everyone says about the butter
Food is delicious! What everyone says about the butter chicken is absolutely correct: it is the best chicken you will ever taste. We also tried the artichoke pie which is yummy and the florentine steak served very rare is melt in your mouth good.
Rude owner and waiter
We had a confirmed reservation from their employee by email. Unfortunately it wasn’t in the book which looked like a 1st grader wrote in it. That aside the rudeness and loud voices telling us to leave were embarrassing. We did end up eating there b
great meal
Overall great experience. Food was great - order the chicken! not everyone likes the communal table. a couple seated with us, were very uncomfortable with sharing. So this is not for everyone.
Tourist joint, tourist prices and disinterested owner
Travaking 15000km to Italy to revisit this trattoria with my family. I called 2 times to book 3 weeks in advance. We showed up on time but they didn't have our reservation (they have an old book in which they write down names...). Owner could no
A local diamond of a restaurant.
Wow ! This small family run restaurant down a small side street is a wonder. From the outside it looks like a small cafe, inside it is a mix of styles, small, intimate and not indicative of what is to come. Locals know about this place, you HAVE to
I made it a goal to avoid tomatoes on this brief trip to
I made it a goal to avoid tomatoes on this brief trip to Firenze. There is no shortage of quality options for authentic Neapolitan pizzas and pastas in NY, but a distinct lack of the delectable rustic bean and vegetable dishes that for many years wer
A little difficult to find, but worth the effort.
There are only six tables and three seatings per day. Make the effort to get a reservation! We were lucky enough to talk to the owner in person and obtain a reservation for two, for later in the evening. Persistence paid off! This was the best me
This is the best meal I had while in Florence! Simple but
This is the best meal I had while in Florence! Simple but absolutely delicious! I had heard of butter chicken but had no idea how delicious it was. The staff were wonderful and extremely helpful. Highly recommend every try butter chicken!
Food n service was amazing! The best burnt butter chicken
Food n service was amazing! The best burnt butter chicken I've ever tasted. Artichoke dish was also very good.
Do not miss the Butter chicken and steak in this place if
Do not miss the Butter chicken and steak in this place if you are visiting Florence. Make sure to have a reservation a while in advance because this gem of a restaurant is not the secret it was once. Seriously. This is the best chicken my wife and
Two seatings a night, don't try and get in early, they open
Two seatings a night, don't try and get in early, they open the door at 7:30 for the 7:30 seating. Everyone orders the same main dish, butter chicken and one dish is enough for two people. It's the star of the show. Maybe get some spinach o
Fantastic! A must visit!
The restaurant had been highly recommended by a couple of people and rightly so! It was an absolutely excellent meal! Very unassuming from the outside, reasonably traditional and unpretentious on the inside, the atmosphere built as diners arrived and
So good
Booked a table over the phone since they don’t have any booking site. When we arrived they just had finished the first seating and we had to wait for some minutes. We then had a fantastic dinner with prosciutto that melted in our mouths and bistec
Friendly and good good but long wait
A friendly spot and family style. Many locals were there but the wait was 1.5 hours. Food was good and inexpensive. We had fun since we talked with the other group sharing a table. For each of us two couples it $40 per couple. This included a l
Soooooo Good!
This is a true Tuscan experience! The Butter Chicken is especially delicious and the Meringue Stawberry cake was equally amazing! All of our food and the house red wine was delicious but it was the experience, the service, that made it really uniqu
Best hidden Gem!!!
Trattoria Sostanza was recommended to us by friends who ate their ten years ago. Many times they have raved how it was the most delicious and memorable meal of their trip. We had to make sure we went on our trip to Italy. We read that you have to ha
Butter Chicken!!! Yes Please!
This restaurant was a highlight for us. We had heard about it before traveling to Italy. All the reviews raved about the butter chicken and rightfully so. Simple, delicious perfection. Also the artichoke pie. reservations are a must and the tables ar
Fabulous food, a must tryin Florence!
Loved this small, friendly restaurant. The food was spectacular. You must eat the sizzling chicken and artichoke frittata. Our service was incredible. The setting is very intimate with lots of photos of patrons on the walls. I dream of returning on a
Came recommended by dozens of people my husband works with
Came recommended by dozens of people my husband works with in travel. They did not miss the mark! Without a doubt, the best chicken we've ever had in our lives. All future chicken will now be judged against this and fail wildly. Our server was hilari
Just delicious! Butter chicken and the ice cream wild
Just delicious! Butter chicken and the ice cream wild strawberry dessert were definitely not to miss. Enjoyed every bite!
Operating without a website or PR for over 150 years
Operating without a website or PR for over 150 years Trattoria Sostanza is something of an institution, and although locals may gripe that the Restaurant has become overrun with tourists those with the prudence to book one of six tables will discover
Unchanged for a hundred years. Wonderful in every respect
A very special time capsule, apparently unchanged for a hundred years. As our first class immaculately presented waiters brought us perhaps the best Italian food ever, a T-Bone on the same scale of the statue of David I was detracted by the quiet alw
Butter Chicken is the Best
There is nothing more that I can say about the Butter Chicken other than do not miss it. It was fantastic. You may be seated at a table for 6 with others. At first this was a turn off, but we met nice people whose visit was their first time to Italy,
Best evening out in Florence.
My sister recommended this restaurant to us. I suggest that whatever you do, make a reservation. It opens at 7.30pm, we were in promptly and within ten minutes it was full. Whatever you do, order the butter chicken. Perfection. I also thought that th
Lived up to the reputation
After reading all the great reviews we just had to come during our brief visit to Florence. Since they don't take reservations on line, we asked our hotel to make reservations for us. We came in at 7:30 PM and were promptly and warmly greeted. We had
Go for the chicken - seriously
Fantastic local spot. Great atmosphere (locals out to eat together who were very friendly to tourists). Saw photos of many famous previous diners About 3 different people told my wife (then fiancee) and myself to get the chicken, which on its face
Good food and good value
The service was first class and the menu had many good choices. Booking is essential as the restaurant is not large. The food chosen was excellent
Get Dessert!
I walked in with my husband, nervous since we didn’t have a reservation, and found out they were booked up to a week in advance! Lucky us, they had a table of three not show up, so on the spot we were fortunate enough to get seated. This is a Trat
Front Desk was extremely rude given we had online
Front Desk was extremely rude given we had online reservations. He claimed that the restaurant doesn't have an email . Regardless, he eventually warmed up on us and ensured we had a table for two. I discovered later this was the owner. Servers were
A six table restaurant in Florence... simply fabulous
A friend recommended this six table (!) restaurant to us and we're so glad we followed up on her suggestion. Reservations clearly required... and smaller parties may share a table. The four of us had another couple at the far end of the table... far
I am so glad a Google search of where to eat in Florence
I am so glad a Google search of where to eat in Florence led me to this fantastic little eatery. Unassuming on the outside but full of character on the inside. It's a small and very popular place, so I highly recommend making a reservation well in ad
Very underwhelming- truly shocked at the 4.
6 rating. We came here because my husband was a little tired of noodles and wanted chicken. We ended up getting the butter chicken, florentine steak, green beans and mushrooms. The chicken is tender but relatively flavorless. Menu items are very stra
Our hotel helped us book this restaurant in advance.
We were running late from our tour and asked our guide to call and let them know. We arrived 15 min late very apologetic and they were so gracious about it. The service was the best we've had in Italy though I would come back for the food itself even
You just can't get more authentic atmosphere, better
You just can't get more authentic atmosphere, better service (they treat you like you are part of their family), or more delicious chicken in the pan anywhere else. We absolutely love Sostanza and make it a point to dine here every time we are in Flo
Great food service and wine
Great food and service at great prices. We were made to feel at home with some of the best food (Florentine steak, butter chicken, spinach and even the mixed salad) were excellent. The wine list is the best priced and fantastic.
The best!
Oh my goodness. One of the best at great prices. Love the smaller restaurant feel. The waiters….amazing. Alessandro was SO welcoming. The steak was so tasty and bigger than you’d see in the USA unless you paid handsomely for it. If you can get a
Our pilgrimage restaurant in Firenze.
You need reservations now, and call early. The dinning room is bare bones trattoria, but the food is marvelous. Petti do pollo in burro, tripe, and bistro a are some of our favorites. I am going back in zapril. Can't wait!
Lunch
We were recommended this restaurant by endless trip advisor reviews so made a reservation. I know Florence well and lived here for a while. It was hugely disappointing. We had a tasteless lunch and literally could not understand the hype. We could h
To add to your to do list in Florence
Excellent Restaurant (small) . Historic plates very well made . Try the artichoke Tortina and the Buttered Chicken . Meat of course is excellent . Very good service . Massimiliano the owner is very pleasant and available to tell you the restaurant hi
Charming, rustic and authentic trattoria with delicious food.
We situated ourselves at the back right corner and had a fantastic view of the kitchen and the chefs at work, with the theatrics of ginormous, Florentine steaks being flame grilled and chicken sizzling in abundant butter. The food did not disappoint
Authentic!
Very unprepossessing from the outside but a very warm welcome, a traditional, cosy interior, friendly and efficient service, and a tiny kitchen producing delicious, largely meat based dishes.
One of our favorites.
Most recent visit, we got the Parma ham (definitely the right choice over the Tuscan salami), Tuscan crostini (good but I'd probably skip next time), pasta with meat sauce, pasta with butter sauce (for our kids), tortellini in chicken broth, steak, b
Best butter chicken around! Delicious strawberry meringue
Best butter chicken around! Delicious strawberry meringue cake to finish. Only way to get a reservation is to call, they rarely have space for walk-ins.
Yummmm.
Was recommended this place from a random person we met and told specifically to eat the buttered chicken and artichoke pie - so we did! We were really lucky. We arrived at the restaurant about ten minutes after the opened at 7:40 pm. It was a Saturda
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