Osteria Belle Donne

I had heard of wine windows but never came across them until now. Me and Mrs stumbled across this one in the back streets of Florence. What a great experience a knock on the window and two minutes later we had our Chianti. I looked inside and it’s a beautiful restaurant but we never ate, I am sure if the food was as good as the wine and the surroundings it will have been great. We will try this again definitely

The Osteria Belle Donne Wine Window is a "Must Do" experience while in Florence Italy. Just knock on the small wooden window, place & pay for your order (for either "here" or "walking away"). And wait for your wine, spritzer, or beer to be passed to you through that small wooden window...enjoy! The experience doesn't end there. I highly recommend you walk through the adjacent door, and enter their Restaurant; complete with lavish plants at ceiling level & throughout (it feels like you are sitting in a garden)! The Bruschetta with tomatoes (which is a historical specialty of Florence), and Gnocchi with pears and walnuts, was VERY tasty... especially paired with a glass of local Chianti!

Osteria Belle Donne was the ultimate culinary experience in Florence! From our first visit, when we tried a glass of wine from their charming window, we knew this place was special. Two days later, we returned for dinner, and everything was simply exceptional – from the flavors to the presentation. But what truly won us over was the staff: incredible people, full of smiles, warmth, and professionalism. They made us feel at home. We couldn’t leave Florence without going back one more time, and it was undoubtedly the best decision. If you’re looking for amazing food and outstanding hospitality, don’t miss this place! Katerina & Nikos Kos, Greece”

This is a superp restaurant, both in the skill and quality of cooking and the professional, attentive, and kind service. One of my favorite dishes is Cacio e Pepe. I never had a better version, including in Rome, than the pici served here. The Bistecca alla Fiorentina was grilled perfectly. One thing I particularly value is when ordering wines by the glass, the bottle is brought to the table. I had several glasses and each time, I was afforded a taste before the generous pour. Perfect!

Didn’t eat but they have a wine/cocktail window in front of the restaurant, which is pretty fun. Just knock, order (they accept card) and get your drinks! A lot of fun and a great option when walking between bars.

Osteria Belle Donne has gained significant hype, largely due to its popular wine window featured widely on platforms like TikTok. However, I found the dining experience to be underwhelming. The food itself was not particularly memorable. The portions were small for the price, and I didn't find any flavors that stood out or captured my attention. This was disappointing, considering the restaurant's reputation. It's worth noting that Osteria Belle Donne is quite small, so I recommend making a reservation before visiting to avoid waiting. The service was adequate, nothing exceptional but satisfactory. Overall, while the wine window may attract attention, my experience with the food at Osteria Belle Donne did not meet expectations. The portions were small, prices were high, and the flavors were not remarkable. If you do visit, plan ahead and manage your expectations accordingly.

Very quaint restaurant with delicious food and wine. Nice ability to order a drink outside while waiting for a table.

First we went to the wine wall, this was very good and if you ask to have it here it will come in a wine glass and you can still stand outside. We ate at the restaurant a little later as it was recommended by our hotel. The food was delicious and was exactly what we was looking for. After a disappointing steak at a famous restaurant the night before we wanted a really good one, this did not disappoint. I got the fillet with truffle which if you like a sauces with your steak this was perfect. It was perfectly cooked for me and the knife slid through the meat. The other half got the florentine steak, he was very happy also. The cheesecake dessert was out of this world! Service was pretty good for such a busy restaurant. We was out within an hour but didn’t feel rushed at all.