I Bastioni di San Niccolò Trattoria & Pizzeria

Charming and welcoming. Every time we are in the area, we stop in for a drink or a bite to eat. Nice menu variety with great pastas and very good pizza. Friendly and affordable.

It was a great day in Florence for us. Tired after spending a whole day strolling here & there (22 Km) and sunset at Piazza Michelangelo. Woohoo. While coming down from the top of the piazza, we saw this. We were starving and we decided to dine here. It was just at the start of the dinner rush. I love everything about it. The service was super nice and helpful. We ordered Pizza Salami & Gnocchi Pesto pasta. My pork salami pizza was great. It was spicy and I loved it, pasta was equally good. The prices were reasonable. We had a great table. We both enjoyed the food from a varied if a little confusing, menu. I adore this place and I highly recommend. Again, restaurants take cover charge but that’s another name of the tip.

Excellent and very affordable vegan pizza. Gluten-free dough is also available. Great bruschetta, too, overall very much recommended!

Very friendly atmosphere, great pizza 🍕 Amazing location down Piazza Michelangelo as you tire after the climb up and down, stop here for some amazing food, drinks and tunes!!

We had a really nice experience there. We ordered two pizzas, one with salami piccante and the other with Gorgonzola and meat. Both of them were really tasty, but there was something special about the second one. A glass of Sauvignon Blanc was a nice addition. It’s also worth mentioning that we got our food in less than 15 minutes. Additionally, the whole staff was really nice and friendly.

After many trials in Florence, this place has by far the best pizza. We’ve been trying just the basic mozzarella or buffalo pizza, and this small restaurant in the corner of the road wins. We stopped on our way to Michael Angelo Piazza and we got one pizza and some olives. Very recommended 👌🏻

Amazing pasta here! Tried carbonara and Tuscan ragu (similar to bolognese) and both were delicious. The location is also pretty and close to the bank of Arno. Finally, the prices are moderate and it delighted too.

Had lasagna, the taste was really good but maybe too dry for my personal preference. Also ordered spaghetti carbonara, good taste. If you are around in a budget stop by.

First off, the name of this place is no longer I Bastioni di San Niccolò , it's now Spaccio Alimentare. After walking down from the Piazzale Michelangelo we stopped here for lunch. Our first impressions were that it was just a touristy place with mediocre food, but we were wrong, they have some really good food here! Their pizza was very nicely done, but their focaccia sandwich was incredible! It was made with freshly baked focaccia and we got the caprese style, which had amazing mozzarella and the freshest tomatoes on it, plus is had a very tasty pesto spread. Definitely stop in here if you're nearby and hungry!

The name is now Spaccio. Food was fine here. We came back from Piazzale Michelangelo and this was a convenient stop on our way back to Piazza Della Repubblica.

Great pizza and service in a quaint restaurant near the old city and original wall around Florence. Best pizza we tried in our Italian travels.

It was a great day in Florence for us. Tired after spending a whole day strolling here & there (22 Km) and sunset at Piazza Michelangelo. Woohoo. While coming down from the top of the piazza, we saw this. We were starving and we decided to dine here. It was just at the start of the dinner rush. I love everything about it. The service was super nice and helpful. We ordered Pizza Salami & Gnocchi Pesto pasta. My pork salami pizza was great. It was spicy and I loved it, pasta was equally good. The prices were reasonable. We had a great table. We both enjoyed the food from a varied if a little confusing, menu. I adore this place and I highly recommend. Again, restaurants take cover charge but that's another name of the tip.

Worst pizza of my life. Can't attest to any of their other dishes but yuck. Review won't post unless you use up 85 characters

This place is so amazing!! Went when I lived in Florence multiple times and ever time it hit!!

Awesome spot to stop by and grab a 5€ spritz and bruschetta before climbing up to piazza Michelangelo for sunset. My friends and I always would stop here before (and sometimes after) heading up for sunset. Their spritz are awesome, and getting some bruschetta with it makes it even better! Honestly can't attest to their food, I only get drinks here, but it's always busy whenever I stop by!

Like many people, we ended up here after our visit to Piazzelle Michelangelo. It was a cold, windy day and I was starving, but worried that this place would be tourist trap-y based on the location. It's exactly the opposite of that, happily! It's a cute little place with a long wine list (plus reasonable house carafes) and friendly service. The Mister wanted a pizza and our server explained it would take a bit because they were using the oven to bake fresh bread. Who doesn't like fresh bread? I opted for carbonara, and it was absolutely delicious. Would happily return.

If I could give it a zero I would. There was plastic in our food, and when we told them, they said they "didn't use plastic" and blamed us. A basic mojito sucked and the Caesar salad was not in fact a Caesar salad. The menu didn't match with what we were given. Please don't come here.

Now a tourist trap named Spaccio Alinentare, featuring the lowest quality mozzarella I've had anywhere in the world, a laughably bad caprese, and completely forgettable pizza. Tragically did not realize this before dining -- I write to help you, dear reader, avoid my mistake.

Remarkable pizza (and pizzaiolo). For me, one the best of pizzerias of Oltrarno. Both of their red and white base sauces have complex and memorable flavors. Orgasmic sensations. The Margherita was classic. Classically simple and flavorful and of the highest class. Marvelous pizzas. If you can, don't leave Florence before coming here, you will be in for a memorable time. In terms of prices, very good and competitive. Menu is big and creative, they have a few original creations that sound delicious. Awesome place!

This place, hands down, has the best pizza I've ever had. We originally ate here on our way up to Piazza Michelangelo. We didn't finish our wine so we brought it with us to the lookout point. We ordered the Inferno and the pappardelle all'anatra. I loved it so much we came back before we left Italy for one last pizza.

We came to this part of town to get away from the throngs of tourists, so it was entirely by accident that we stumbled across I Bastioni di San Niccolò. This made the diversion all the more enjoyable, and this restaurant has now set the bar for pizza excellence. I wish I had made a note of the exact pizza that we had, but the memory of eating it is reactivating my saliva glands. We sat outside and enjoyed a view of the beautiful adjacent Roman wall, and for that hour everything felt perfect in the world.

This place was Great! I was guessing the location would mean tourist trap... or average with mostly hype. I was Wrong! The atmosphere was casual and friendly - local-ish. We had 4 different versions of pasta - a litre of wine ... all great and reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend you make the hike to Piazza Michelangelo and make the stop here on the way back for dinner...

For the love of god if you come to Florence, EAT HERE!!!! Locally sourced, fresh, delicious and inexpensive! The staff are engaging, friendly and attentive. I travel globally and have eaten some amazing meals, and this is in my top 5.

This restaurant is located close to the Piazzale Michelangelo, and has delicious pizzas. The service was very friendly as well. I ordered the traditional Margherita pizza and my hubby got one with ham/pepperoni. The pizza (as its everywhere in Italy) was absolutely delicious with freshly made crush. After a hike up to see the amazing views of Florence, take a break and enjoy some pizza here. You cant go wrong.

Nice spot to get a pizza/focaccia and a beer. Stopped there with the family for a quick dinner. Friendly staff and fast service and they take credit cards.

Always look the reviews. It's my first time in Italy and my friends recommended a few place eat pizza. This place it the BEST pizza in Florence. Service it's lovely. Beer , dessert all very good. Love it!!!

This place has great pizza (saying that after eating Italian pizze for two weeks). The Doc pizza was our favorite in Italy for us a vegetarian couple. We came here thrice in as many days though we tried another pizza (May) that we weren't thrilled about hence the 4 not 5 stars but really goes to show ordering simple is king here. They serve pizza with a chili oil bottle that was welcome to us who are spicy food lovers. Also to note the house white wine is delicious and we had a mixed salad with super fresh greens and tomatoes that we enjoyed. I'm a value food person and the value here is great. Then again Florence in general is better value than other cities (except hookah) but I would recommend eating here or getting take out.

This place doesn't exist anymore. It's now called Spaccio Alimentare with a completely different (and more limited) menu.

Our meal is only one reason for this superior rating! And don't get me wrong, the nightly special of Ravioli with Beef Ragu sauce and the Inferno pizza were wonderful and very reasonably priced. But the kindness of the staff guaranteed our highest mark. We discovered this gem on our first night in Florence when I literally stumbled into it on the descent from Piazzale Michelangelo. With a bloody knee and sprained ankle, I desperately walked into this place with my husband, and immediately a young waiter brought a wet towel and a bag of ice and told us to sit and take all the time we needed. It meant so much! So naturally, after many miles on our feet and taking in another beautiful sunset over Florence on the final night of our trip, we decided to return and fully enjoy the tastes and atmosphere of this cozy corner trattoria at the base of the stairs. We were immediately welcomed by more friendly staff and impressed by the extensive and affordable wine list, terrific Pizza and Pasta, delicious cheesecake with chocolate mousse, and yummy cappuccino. I was able to thank my friend for his compassion and the first aid he had provided earlier in the week. If you visit the Piazzale Michelangelo for sunset or Oltrarno for a night on the town, this spot a must!

My friend and I were looking for an authentic Italian meal and we found it!! It was within walking distance from our hotel and was willing to take us without reservations. We were seated and given menus that were both in Italian and English. I ordered the Greek salad and the Tortellini and my friend ordered the S. Niccolo salad and the Spaghetti with Shrimp and Zucchini. We asked if they would be willing to give us the salad first and the pasta second. The waiter was willing to do so. The atmosphere outside very relaxed and enjoyable. Our food came faster than we were expecting and it was much bigger either of expected which was excellent. The pastas didn't come out until we had finished our salads which was perfect. The pastas themselves were amazing and quite delectable. The best was the Tortellini with a cream sauce and mushrooms and ham. My friend's spaghetti was good but the Tortellini was delicious!! We did have to ask for the check but I am not sure if that is culturally thing or not. Overall this place was a wonderful adventure and well worth it!!

Taste: 8/10 Value: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Ordered 2 pizzas and 2 pastas And caprese salad Pizza with spicy salami - very good! Pizza with mozzarella onions etc - very well seasoned! Truffle spaghetti - loved this one. Very strong truffle with aldente spaghetti Tomato sauce penne - spicy kick, average but still good Caprese salad - standard Overall pizza and truffle pasta surprised me by the strong and yummy flavor. If I lived here would definitely come again. All at reasonable price.

This was a great restaurant! The calzones are enormous and delicious and the service is excellent. When we had to wait a few minutes to order, the server brought us complimentary prosecco. The bread was fresh and the best I've had in Italy so far. Our food came out very quickly after we ordered and we were impressed with everything we ordered. To top it off, we each got a chocolate with the check!

We walked by on our quest to find a bite after watching the sunset at Piazza Michaelangelo. We got had a fantastic Tagliere! Service was good considering it was near closing time. We sat outside and really enjoyed a relaxed meal. What a cool eatery, great location!

After a walk in Piazzale Michelangelo, we wanted to come back to the city center of Florence, and we had the surprise to find this little restaurant that offers salads, bruschettas, spritz and pizzas. In the blackboard, it was mentioned that they had gluten free pizza. After a look in the menu ( with so many options and great one ) I decided to have a pizza, and I have not been disappointed - the pizza was just amazing, the dough was very tasty and well cooked, perfect! I had several gluten free pizzas and I don't hesitate to say that it was one of the best I had. Plus they have a little terrace, the service is very friendly and I was able to ask everything in English. Bref, I spent a very good time in this little restaurant in Firenze.

Terrific dinner at a very reasonable price. Excellent service and food to die for. Best bruschetta we've ever eaten!

Excellent food and service. I had the calzone and it was the size of my head. Definitely a must try in Florence!

Magnificent meal. Wandered in after a visit to Piazelle Michelangelo. Fried cod and mixed vegetables...perfection. Delicate and aromatic Cannelloni florentine. Rich,complex flavors. So worth the walk across the bridge and up the hill. 18 days in European capitals. Paris, London, Venice....this is the feather in the cap of many many wonderful meals.

Outstanding food. It was around the corner from our apt. We normally did not repeat restaurants so that we could sample different places, but but we still went twice with our family of 6 because of popular demand. Really wonderful pizzas and pastas. Among the best we had in Florence. Would definitely recommend and also reasonably priced.

Cute patio, amazing charcuterie board and pizzas, and clean bathrooms all within close proximity to Piazzelle Michelangelo! This was a perfect lunch spot for our family after taking in amazing city views of Florence and before our jaunt to the Boboli gardens up the hill. Although service was more relaxed (we were in Italy after all), the food was fresh and flavorful -- surprisingly good for this corner spot! They have a huge variety of pizzas with various toppings and also some nice soups and salads for a more lighter fare. Great lunch spot for reasonable prices in that area.

Not sure how these guys stacked their ratings to get the Yelp rating that they have, but I thought this was truly a wasted meal in a city where I had SO MANY OPTIONS! Bad food. Bad service. Bad prices.

Very good pizza! Great drinks and staff! WiFi zone. You must try it! It's right on the corner, can't miss it.

The photos, menu, and many of the reviews do not match my experience of this restaurant. I will never go back, but, if you are looking for such authentidc Tuscan favorites as a breaded tenderloin and french fries, a big juicy burger, a limp, soggy calzone, or pasta from a box smothered in pesto from a jar, then this is definitely the place for you. After placing our order, we were served sliced Italian bread--a day-old baguette that was cut up and served in a brown paper bag. No joke. A brown paper bag. My son ordered a calzone that was soggy, chewy, flavorless and was clearly microwaved. I ordered the Milanese Pork with potatoes and received a deep-fried tenderloin and fresh-from-the -freezer french fries. The plate was dressed up with a drizzle of barbecue sauce around the edge, and our waitress also provided me with packets of ketchup and mayo for my "Milanese" potatoes. For a minute, I thought I was at a souther Indiana Shoney's Big Boy. My wife's dish looked the most authentic. While her penne was deftly prepared per the instructions on the box, the choice of jarred pesto fell a little on the salty side. We have done this one better ourselves, at home. The service was, I admit, friendly and prompt, but I should have known something was up when she said they were open for dinner anytime. (A good local place will tell you to come back when they open for dinner.) Most places don't start serving dinner until 7PM. Take my advice. If you're in Florence and the waiter hands you a menu in English--LEAVE! Immediately! You will be wasting your money on a meal that a true Florentine would hesitate to feed to her dog. I have had more authentic Italian food at the Olive Garden. Actually, I've had more authentic Italian food at Denny's.

My wife and I love this place. On our three day visit to Florence we eat twice at this amazing restaurant. Staff and owners were super friendly and spoke english. Food tasted home made. And the Moscato was amazing. We are going to miss this place and it's delicious food.

I studied abroad in Florence during my Fall 2014 semester and had the convenience of living in an apartment on Via del Monte Alle Croci, just across the street from I Bastioni. When I first arrived in my apartment this was the first place I got food from. I didn't know much about Italian pizzas or the language then and ordered the Marinara pizza, not knowing it was literally just bread and sauce. Despite the simplicity, it was honestly the best pizza I had up to that point. No exaggeration. A couple weeks went by and I decided to "upgrade" to the Margherita pizza. Again, the pizza was nothing short of amazing and it became my new routine favorite. A couple more weeks went by and I decided to "upgrade" from the Margherita pizza to the Salamino Piccante pizza (now called the Pizza Salamino). This pizza instantly became my new favorite and I ate it at least 2 times a week! The cook began to recognize me and would add a few more slices of salamino piccante to the pizza. If you have the chance to eat here I highly recommend the Pizza Salamino! I ate at many restaurants in Italy and all around Europe during my travels and this is by far my favorite! The staff was very friendly and I befriended them quickly. My birthday fell during my stay and they served me a free dessert that day. My roommate told them it was my birthday I didn't even know the staff knew! Along with the birthday gift, on multiple occasions they shared glasses of their restaurant-branded wine with us...which I also recommend!

My husband and I visited this restaurant for a beautiful lunch outside. We both got glasses of wine and the glasses were dirty (should have been our first clue), then we ordered salads. I got the Michangelo salad and after a few bites I noticed that the chicken was undercooked (still not sure if I'll get sick or not). After that my husband and I couldn't stand to be there - they let us leave without paying anything (this was kind). While we were there the table next to us got a salad and sent it back because the lettuce was rotten. Skip this place even if the outside seating area is beautiful.

This has been my favorite meal in Italy so far. The spaghetti carbonara was ridiculously good. The tiramisu was absolutely sublime. After hiking up to the Piazelle Michelangelo and back down, this spot was perfection.

Best Pizza I had in Florence!! After a long day of touring in Florence, culminating in a walk down from Pizza Michelangelo, we found this lovely little restaurant, near several others. My boyfriend said he just got a good "vibe" from it and he was right! Friendly, welcoming staff, nice casual typical italian atmosphere. But most importantly, the food was delicious! Pizzas were beautifully done and presented, and were delicious. I can absolutely recommend this place!! !

Outstanding food and quick service. My family tried several varieties of pizza and a calzone. All were excellent. And the house red wine was nice, too. Seating is available both indoors and outdoors, and they had English language menus as an option.

A stop here pairs very nicely with a trek up to Pzle Michelangelo. Pizzas and calzones were great, and some nice salad options as well. The calzones were massive. House white wine was refreshing and the Fiorentino craft IPA was pretty good for an IT brew (I dare say the best beer I had in Italy, fwiw). Limoncello was the perfect way to cap the meal.

Nom nom. My husband made me stop here. He wins. Good choice. The pizza crust was the perfect balance of crispy and doughy. Plus, the meat was spicy and savory. So good. Grab a bottle of wine while you're here.

Absolutely amazing! Best pizza I've had so far and I've been traveling through all of Europe! Definitely a must if u have a chance!