Fratelli Briganti

It’s a joy of a restaurant. Packed with loyal locals (I’d recommend booking). Incredible service (fast, personal, attentive, warm and very kind) and absolutely delicious food - and wine. You must try their tomato pasta. Feels simple but oh my - like the freshest bruschetta with the freshest olive oil (seriously - their olive oil is outstanding). The whole meal was completely perfect. I’d highly recommend - and that’s after 2 months in Florence and a lot of eating out.

Best meal we had in Italy!!! Was staying at an Airbnb nearby and so happened to see this place on Google Maps, and read all the amazing reviews. It definitely lived up to its reviews. We walked in for lunch, and had a booking for dinner on the same day, so we could try out their pasta and also the florentine steak! Everything we ordered was amazing: -Briganti pasta (so simple, but absolutely delicious with quality ingredients) -Carbonara pasta (best carbonara I’ve had) -Florentine steak with a side of fried potatoes and zucchini (which the waiter recommended 🤤 -Tiramisu Would definitely come back every time I’m in Florence!

We had an excellent meal with excellent service. The staff was able to assist us in choosing amazing local vegan dishes. I would definitely recommend stopping in.

Amazing food and really friendly staff! We recommend sitting by the open kitchen 😊

Sara was an amazing waitress and made our meal fantastic! The food that she recommended was just amazing and we had to go back for a 2nd time! Great food, ask for Sara and enjoy excellent service! Best food and price we experience in Florence!

Good pastas, not so good secondo, ordered pork chop with mushroom and tomato sauce, it was bland. Tiramisú was nice. Felt unwelcome as a tourist, our waitress was pretty apathetic, our other waiter was outright rude. The locals seemed to have a good time, I guess your experience may differ if you are Italian. Would not return, and wouldn't recommend to my fellow tourists.

Briganti is a family-owned establishment that is well loved by the locals. The hospitable environment and delicious food have kept me coming back year after year. The spaghettini Al pomodoro fresco (“spaghettini briganti”) can’t be missed - truly the best pasta dish I’ve ever had. I also recommend the fried artichokes and any of their pizzas. The portions are very generous and well priced. Insider tip: you can order a half portion of any of the pastas in case you want to save room for a pizza or a secondo! You should considering making a reservation since it gets pretty packed most nights.

Great food and excellent, elegant service for a rather humble price. We got beer, water, fries, two desserts, pizza and pasta for exactly 40€. The spaghetti here is famously delicious but if you don’t like Parmesan cheese speak up when you order, because it comes smothered. The pizza was great; we could have had another. We sat outside in a very nice covered and heated area, but inside you can have a great view of the kitchen and also the pizza guy!

So so amazing!! We went there 3 times and you can tell it's family owned. Amazing food, topped off with Limoncello!! What could be bad!!! Really!!! And a bottle of wine!! Fabuloso!!

Fighting jet lag and wanting an early dinner on our first day in Firenze, my daughter and I searched Yelp for a restaurant close to our Airbnb and found Fratelli Briganti highly rated. We arrived at the door shortly after 7:00 p.m., just as they opened. Asked if we had a reservation, we said "no," surveying the empty restaurant. The maître d' told us we could sit at a reserved table if we agreed to leave within two hours. Welcome to Italy and the spirit of the Slow Food movement. Within 30 to 45 minutes of our arrival, the restaurant was full, with a regular flow of people picking up pizzas to take home. Our meal -- two insalate and two pasta dishes with the house red wine -- was excellent: the lettuce crisp, the tomatoes perfectly ripe, the pasta al dente, the fresh bread crusty yet so soft on the inside, and the portions akin to American dishes. We avoided the temptation to have dessert, rather sampling the gelato from a local bar on the walk back to our apartment. If you're visiting Firenze and staying near the center of the city, Fratelli Briganti is worth the taxi ride. But make reservations, so you won't be disappointed.

So, yes I ventured outside of Centro Storico Florence to Fratelli Briganti because of the Guy Fieri visit - and it was great. The place reminds me of a Bensonhurst family Italian restaurant from the early '70's. I went with Guy's menu and had the fresh pomodorro spaghetti and then the chicken and veg fritto misto. Both excellent. Again, a little bit stuck in time - but in a good way. My friend had the spaghetti Pesto and he thought it was the best pesto sauce he ever had. I take away the star for not having A/C in 100 degree weather. If I lived in Florence I would be a regular but as a tourist it's a toss-up - if you like to try a 'neighborhood' type of place and be with the locals - this place is 5 stars for you...

When in Italy go to where the locals go, not where the tourists go. This is a must stop for all tourists in Firenze. 5 euro for their house wine from their own vineyard. Family owned and operated. Great old Italian romantic charm.

We went for lunch and the penne rosé was delicious but the roast chicken was pretty dry. The atmosphere and the service are great, very clean and friendly.

Fratelli Briganti is located north of the historic center in Piazza Giorgini. I was told before my first visit they had the best spaghetti in Italy. Knowing that this would be some great feat to accomplish I ordered the spaghetti. It was quite good. While I am not in a position to say whether or not it is superlative I can say it does stand out in my memory almost 10 years after my first visit. Many times over the years I have dined here and not once was I disappointed. I have only been on one occasion when there was not a wait to get in and that was during their down time when they close btwn lunch and dinner. A group of us had taken a taxi just to grab lunch somewhere that was not touristy. We got there just as they were wiping down the tables to close for the afternoon. The cook staff was already gone. It was a hot day and we were all so disappointed in ourselves for not remembering that we were in the land where people are not so concerned with catching every diner that might walk in. Anyway, they served us a bottle of wine, a basket of bread, a salume/cheese platter and some melon outdoors in the canopied area. Then they locked the doors and wished us a Buon Appetito!! "But how can we pay if you are gone?", I asked. "Today, for you, there is no charge signora. We will see you again soon." I would like to think this is the same gentle act they would bestow on anyone but in reality the gesture may just have been in return for the many group dinners we enjoyed at Briganti. The pizza is also classic. The pizzaiolo works steady all evening trying to keep up with the many carry out and walk in orders as well as the sit down diners. If you're in Florence for an extended time and find yourself growing tired of the ever increasing mediocre meals that are taking over the historic center then make the trip to this place. You will be glad you did.

Having read so many glowing reviews of Fratelli Briganti, I had high expectations. Having just arrived in Florence and staying in the vicinity, it was a happy coincidence that the restaurant was a mere 2 min walk from my place of residence. At 8.30pm, the place was packed, and I had no reservations. Even then, the manager was gracious enough to get me a seat inside (one of 2 tables empty in a very crowded restaurant - the veranda was totally full). Service was brusque as all the waiters were busy. I was tossed a menu, and ordered the Spaghetti al ragu (spaghetti in meat sauce - always a safe choice). In a jubilant mood, I ordered a moscato to go along with my meal... I have to say, spaghetti bolognese is common place in Italy, but the one served at Fratelli Briganti was exceptionally good. So good that I slurped up every bit of the little mountain of spaghetti they served me (and it is quite a feat, seeing that I'm a petite Chinese girl)! Against my better judgement (due to health reasons) - I ordered a tiramisu (and I'm glad I did!)... finished every speck of it, even I had to slow down after 2 mouthfuls. I have to say.. it is every bit as good as the ones I make, even if it isn't alcohol soaked like mine. Still, it's always a happy tradition to order tiramisu for dessert while in Italy. My total bill amounted to Eur 14.50, and giving Eur 50 gave me a Eur 36 change. I'm not at all dismayed by the bill! Fratelli Briganti is an institution - you can tell by all the old male waiters in the place. The manager is probably the youngest at the establishment (and not a bad looking one at that!).. Everyone and his mother in the neighbourhood has probably dined there. Happy diners were made up of families, friends and single, independent gluttons like myself... the place was packed to the rafters and the red faced, sweaty chefs just kept churning out good stuff from the hot stoves. I left the restaurant satisfied and with a full belly. And I know I'll be back again at some point...

Showed up around 8:15 pm on a Sunday without reservation, and were wedged into the chaotic middle of the thoroughfare. So not a relaxing meal. Another couple came in five min. later and had to wait an hour to be seated. Make a reservation. Food: clearly Fratelli Briganti is the local for carry-out pizza; really liked the tomato sauce, but slightly skimpy on the toppings. My partner got mushroom and truffle pasta, which was fine, but for next time: the number of locals who ordered the spaghetti with tomato sauce suggest it's a must-try. In contrast to the almost precious attention to presentation that one finds in the many boutique eateries popping up around Florence, Fratelli Briganti offers a refreshingly stolid, unpretentious alternative. And welcome escape from the tourist throngs. Service: ranged from brusk to courteous. Overall, professional. Very warm dining room. I wouldn't cross the city to go to this place, but if in the area, a solid family dining place with old-world atmosphere.

I asked the owner of our vacation rental about Fratelli Briganti and his face lit up! He raced over the Carbonara and made reservations for us. The restaurant did not disappoint. The Cabonara and traditional spaghetti were amazing. The service was efficient and pleasant with English menus and enough English from the servers to order easily. It is hot inside without air conditioning but no complaints from my family of 5. We're rearranging schedules now to return this trip.

We attempted to call for a reservation, was unable to make one as no one answered. We decided to go by and see how long the wait would be. We were willing to wait if needed. Once someone finally acknowledged us, he just motioned to us and said "no, no". Doesn't seem to be welcoming of non- locals... wouldn't recommend!

Delightful neighborhood joint. Portions are large, staff is friendly, prices reasonable. Spaghetti carbonara was delicious!

This review is somewhat biased. My italian friend highly recommended this place and asked that I call to make a reservation. After four phone calls (I later realized that I can only make call during their specific business hours), my limited Italian (and I tried really hard using my google translate and common phrase book) didn't get me a reservation. A guy on the phone seemed frustrated and just hung up on me. Few days later, I walked by, and it was packed. At the end I tried my best to eat here, but if my language skill is going to be a limiting step, there is not much that I can do.

Cosy atmosphere, lot of nice people living surround. Typical traditional excellence foot without any chichi. Tiramisu and lemochello are special

Florence is one of the most visited cities in Italy and all of Europe. With such an amazing list of dishes and Italian cuisines to choose from, sometimes the best gems can get lost in the shuffle. That is why I'm brining you this amazing location to add to your list the next time you're in the area. Most of the locals are very familiar with this local legend as it has been around for generations and amazingly, it continues to shine with the same authentic dishes it started out with. Essentially considered a local institution by locals, it carries all the popular Florence dishes such as Ribollita, Bistecca Fiorentina and their assortment of pizza made from the wood-burning ovens. However, what makes this place world-famous is their signature dish Spaghetti! A blend of olive oil, diced tomatoes, lots of garlic, Parmesan cheese and of course the house made spaghetti! Amazing food, wine and most importantly atmosphere make this a must-visit establishment.