Osteria Santo Spirito

We absolutely loved staying in Oltrarno and this was our favorite restaurant so far in all of our Italy destinations. We've been to Florence, Chianti, Trapani, Ortigia and now we are in Giardini Naxos just below Toramina. The food everywhere is good but Osteria Santo Spirito was outstanding and extremely well priced. We had the very best bruschetta, each had a pasta starter, get the small option, and shared a florentine steak that was too big to finish for two. Great value for exceptional food. Quality first. I highly recommend eating here but make a reservation or get in line early!!!! Or you can go late, about 9:30 before they close. Casual indoor or outdoor seating in the piazza. We ordered a bottle of Tignanello and our bill was $180.00 euros total. You can't buy the wine in the wine shops here for that price. Insane.

Delicious! Highly recommend this place. Everything we ate was amazing. And the service was exceptional! Get there early. We arrived 25 min before they opened, and there was already a line. We were able to get in, but several that arrived just before/after the restaurant opened had to wait.

Visited on a Sunday evening. Got in line 30 min before opening and we were already the third party in line. By 7:30 when they opened, the line was 50+ deep. The black truffle gnocchi lives up to, and exceeds all of the reviews. My husband got the lasagna and it was fantastic. Not red sauce based but delicious. I tried calling to make reservations multiple times throughout the week prior but could never get through, so get there early if you don’t have one!

We visited this place on our last night in Florence and the food was spectacular. We had the rabbit, the lasange and the gnocchi. All was amazing but the stand out dish was the gnocchi. It was one of the best things I ate during my entire trip. Prices were reasonable too and service was great. We arrived at 9.15pm and got a table without a reservation within 20 minutes. I cannot recommend this place enough.

The reason this place is so popular is the food is BETTER and CHEAPER than other restaurants nearby. It's not fancy, it's not super traditional, it's just some great home cooked food that everyone loves. Our entree to share, pasta each, and drinks cost us €43 total. The line is long, and you wait regardless if you have a booking or not. We arrived 10mins before it opened and got a seat quickly. Chicken pâte is amazing, and the gnocchi was a classic. If you're getting an entree get the small size pasta, many people were struggling to eat the big size. Staff are really nice and speak great English for tourists.

This place was very crowded with a line before it opened! We were excited to try and waited about 35 mins (we arrived just 10 mins after they opened 😯) for our table. Food was quite good, definitely above average - but not out of this world which you may expect from the reviews. We got the pasta with meat sauce, octopus, and beans. Everything was solid. I like that they are very gluten sensitive conscious with many options and designations on the menu. The best part was the very friendly and efficient staff! Atmosphere was very bustling, with lots of turnover and what appeared to be a primarily young crowd. We didn’t mind it and overall enjoyed our experience!

Love the food here, 2 years back and it's still very good. Come early it gets quite full. Quite possibly the best bruschetta here in Firenze. I enjoy the outdoor atmosphere during the Sunday Market.

I had heard great things about the gnocchi and was excited to try it, but it didn’t quite live up to the high expectations. The staff were friendly, and the food was enjoyable, but I’d say it’s better suited for a different crowd rather than tourists in their 30s and beyond.

Let me preface this review by saying me and my wife were in Italy for our honeymoon for 2 weeks, and stayed in Rome, Florence, and Venice...and the pasta dish I had at Osteria Santo Spirito was the absolute best pasta dish the entire time I was in Italy. I still think about it honestly. I highly recommend making a reservation ahead of time, as this is a pretty popular restaurant. We had a reservation, but within 20 minutes of us sitting down, there was a line of people waiting to be seated. We had our reservation right at opening, which was nice. We sat outside, as that is where most of the tables are. There are some inside, but very few. Sitting outside in the little square was nice though. We each got a main dish for ourselves (but we still shared), and then an appetizer. For the appetizer, we got these prosciutto wrapped things, I can't remember what they were called, but they were pretty good. Definitely very salty though. For the main dish, I got the truffle gnocchi, and my wife got this walnut cream sauce tortellini. YOU HAVE TO GET THE TRUFFLE GNOCCHI. This was the best thing I had eaten in Italy, while we were there for 2 weeks. It was so so so SO GOOD. It was so flavorful and everything in the dish just complimented each other perfectly. The truffle wasn't over powering, the bite of the gnocchi was perfect, and everything else just was perfect. It's the restaurant's most popular dish, and I can understand why. HIGHLY recommend getting this dish. My wife got this walnut cream sauce tortellini, which was also very very good. She ranked this dish in her top 3 of foods we had while in Italy. Clearly, Osteria Santo Spirito knows what they are doing. I would 1000% come back to this restaurant if I ever find myself back in Florence in the future. The service was great, the food was great, the drinks were good, and just everything about it was so perfect.

My friends and I were in Rome, Florence and Venice for our trip so we tried a LOT of different places but our meal here was easily one of the best we had. We weren't able to snag reservations so had to wait in line for a table. Even though we got there when they opened, we still had about 10-12 people ahead of us. It took about an hour and half to get seated but totally worth the wait. Our waitress was super nice and attentive, she had great recommendations for us and brought out everything pretty quickly. The mussels were so delicious, we almost filled up from just that but then the pasta and truffle gnocchi came out and I was in carb heaven! Amazing food, service and ambiance! I definitely hope to come back again!

Absolutely delicious. This place lives up to the hype. Get the gnocchi, you will love it. Eat outside on the piazza. Fast service. Perfect food. Yes, it's touristy, but for good reason. People come form far and wide to experience perfection.

Very long wait in line and VERY VERY long wait for the Food to come to the table. And I don't think it was actually worth the wait. Items will tasty no doubt but there was no extra WOW factor. Servers were also very rushed in their service overall. Ribollita - It didn't look runny like a soup, but definitely had the soup flavor. Consistency was more like a thick spread. The flavor reminded me of a soup my mom used to make when I was young, which is kind of weird considering I grew up in India! Pappa al Pomodoro - Lovely tomato flavor here. And quite well absorbed by the bread. It's like bread soaked in tomatoe soup, haha. Pollo con Verdure - Chicken was very soft, but portion size was too small. Also quite oily. Vegetables had a good flavor too. Spaghetti Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino - Dad loved this! He's usually one to go for things with spicy flavor, but really appreciated this dish. The roasted garlic and olive oil was really good together. Gnocchi - This was piping hot when it came. Could actually see the cheese bubbling. Had some good flavor as well and quite cheesy. Perfect with some extra chili flakes we added. Group also got Tiramisu for dessert and everyone seemed to enjoy

Our favorite place for dinner in Florence! The food is excellent and plentiful and wine is great too. Reasonably priced too.

This place is great! Its a small mom and pop and its by far my favorite restaurant in florence so far. The staff was super friendly, i didnt feel ripped off ater we left it was 61$ for 3 meals, 2 wines and 2 free shots at the end. Food was delish still not blown away but it was really good and felt a little more authentic and reasonable.

Quality Tuscan food from pastas to muscles. Limited beer and wine list. Most folks eat outside. Basic and simple seating and decor but this allows them to get the best foods. Even the simple spaghetti pomodor is best in Florence

Amazing restaurant, recommended to us by a local friend. They serve classic Tuscan dishes, including their starter bread which contains no salt but is served with salty condiments. Very trendy and young. Great service. Delicious food. I think about the truffle gnocchi all the time. Cheesy with a balanced truffle flavor and the most amazing gnocchi texture, wow!

Best meal we had in a week of visiting Florence. Waited in line for 30 minutes and it was worth it. The gnocchi was the best we ever had and the staff was very friendly. It's easy to get pulled into tourist traps , this seemed as authentic as it gets. We will be back

After a long day or touring the city, we were in this neighborhood and heard such good things about this spot we decided to give it a try. Being extremely popular (and not having made a reservation) we simply got in line a queued up for a (hopefully) available outdoor table. As luck would have it, 7:30pm hit and outdoor table were offered to a few of us at the front of the line...score! We were instantly seated and a server promptly took out drink and meal orders. A bread basket and wine were brought to the table as we anxiously awaited our two main dishes and a mixed salad to share. We ordered one plate of sizzling gnocchi (a famous dish of theirs) as well as a beef stew. The gnocchi platter came overflowing with baked cheese and tender gnocchi's, which was delicious, but the beef stew was other-worldly! Such a seemingly simple plate consisting of tender chunks of beef, potatoes and a rich brown sauce that was better than any other version of this I'd ever had. We sopped up every last bite with the remaining bread he had on the table, it was that good. We savored the square's atmosphere as we dined, capping off a lovely evening in Florence.

This was the best pasta I had in Italy. Not sure how they do it but the freshest pasta and best tasting tomatoes I've ever had. Beautiful outdoor setting and ambiance. They get very busy.

My favorite restaurant in Florence! We came at around 8:45 pm without a reservation and they were able to give us a table after a 5-10 minute wait. I would recommend making a reservation though, they get quite busy! You can find their whatsapp number on their facebook page and text them. My favorite dish was the truffle gnocchi! It comes as a "sizzling" dish and the cheese was so crispy when it cooled down. We also tried the beef stew and it was so flavorful and tender. Prices are reasonable and portions are more than generous. The staff was super nice and welcoming - they even brought us some complimentary limoncello afterwards! I'd recommend sitting outside if the weather is nice! It was really lively. Eating incredible pasta while drinking good wine on nice summer night in Florence felt magical.

As doors open a few minutes past 7:30, there's already a snaking line around the block. Whatsapp them to ensure you have a reservation as this guarantees a table and be sure to get it at 7:30 too! Definitely a younger vibe, and what's pulling the rating to a 4 is their Gnocchi which they specialize in. As a restaurant - it's cheap and good. Not much of an ambiance as the tables are super simple, chairs are plastic and seating is 90% outside. Order the Gnocchi and maybe the Lasagna then call it a night and move elsewhere

I can't say enough good things about this place. Definitely try and get a reservation and on the earlier side because they run out of things the later it gets. The location is perfect, the restaurant is quaint, and they make you feel like family. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. This was the quintessential Italian dining experience I was looking for.

A beautiful restaurant located in Santo Spirito with indoor and outdoor seating, and a menu of delicious dishes. My favorite is the truffle gnocchi. It is so cheesy, rich, and perfect for a truffle lover. I love sitting outside and enjoying the hustle and bustle of the area!

The wine, the appetizers, the lasagna and OMG THE GNOCCHI. Excellent service as well. If you have the chance to dine here, do it.

We ate upstairs and it is very busy. Food was delicious. We had a carafe of the house wine and a sample plate of appetizers to start. I had spaghetti a'lio with hot peppers. It was delicious. Great place to eat when youre on the Oltranno and its in the santo spirito square.

Aloha from Hawaii! My FAVORITE dish EVER (and anywhere!) is the Four Cheese Truffle Gnocchi at "Osteria Santo Spirito" in forever-lovable Firenze, Italia.

This is our favorite restaurant in Florence. Price, quality, quantity were all excellent. We of course ordered way too much food. We didn't realize the amount of food they give you was so much. So my suggestion is order a couple of things to begin with you can always order more. The gnocchi and bruschetta are a must.

Arrived at 7:30p to get on the line that was already forming lucky to get seated inside right away. Served dry tasteless bread with a small amount of tapenade. Had to ask for olive oil. Ordered rigatoni with ricotta salata. Served severely undercooked and I don't mean Al dente. It was downright crunchy. Someone had poured a container of salt on it. So basically it was a struggle to consume. However, my daughter ordered the gnocchi and it was out of this world. Service was attentive and price was fair.

This is the third time I've reviewed this restaurant. And I've eaten here about 5 times over the years. It has always been a popular place and now it is very popular with its own text message-based reservation system and long lines at opening time of 19:30. The staff work very hard to clear the line, which contains patrons with and also without reservations. They also work very hard to take and fill the first big rush of orders. Remarkably, food appears in a reasonable amount of time and the food is quite good, which, I suppose, has a lot to do with the popularity. For a restaurant that is running on nearly 100% tourist customers, they have maintained food quality at a level that I believe many locals would find acceptable. That is an achievement.

Landed in line right around 7:30 and the line was around the block! Took about an hour just to get sitter but it was worth the wait! The starter bread is awful. But other then that all the appetizers and meals where delicious!!

Maybe like a 3.5. I would say the only good thing was the truffle gnocchi for the main course. The Greek salad and bruschetta were good appetizers and you definitely need reservations. Service wasn't great.

Best gnocchi ever. The truffle oil just puts it over the top fantastic experience. Also had the lasagne, amazingly crisp and perfect. The rabbit entree was different and I enjoyed trying something new. Good service, nice cozy restaurant.

This restaurant has lived up to its name. The restaurant opens at 7:30 but there is a long wait for dining, so make sure to come early if you do go. I ordered the Gnocchi which is pasta sort of like macaroni and cheese. This dish is also an extremely famous dish so if you ever go, you should definitely order this. The waiters were all super nice and friendly. They all speak plenty of English but you still may have to point. The area around is very quiet, but there are some smokers. If you come at a bad time though, there may be one or two kids running around like crazy, trying to get all of their energy out. This restaurant is one of the best in Florence - highly recommend!!!

Still dreaming of that truffle gnocchi and the lasagna was also so yummy!! Best meal in Florence

Stopped by this place with my parents for their last night in Florence and was pleasantly surprised by my food! It was absolutely delicious! I ordered the gnocchi and it is a MUST try! My parents got the spaghetti and a chili oil pasta (I forget the exact name) and those were also both fantastic. Perfectly al-dente noodles. My only compliant is that there were no outside heaters (and no indoor tables) so we were pretty cold while we ate. But that's on me for not reserving a table inside in advance (so keep that in mind)! The service was fast, kind, and the food was really well priced for the quality. It's worth a stop if you want some casual, and good food, without breaking the bank!

You want to beat all the tourist traps - go here. Line up is long....but makes up in price! The good reviews are accurate

So yummy!!!! The Santo Spirito spritz was delish! All of our starters were amazing--meats, cheeses, olives, etc. The Truffle Gnocchi was the STANDOUT of the night!! Our waiter was kind, knowledgeable about local wine, and helped us make some really yummy choices! The only downside was that the tables are SO close together in the area that we were seated, that we felt like were were eating family-style with strangers. (I literally jarred the drink of a nearby patron when trying to slide into my seat). Whoops!

Our friend recommended we get the truffle gnocchi while we were here on our honeymoon and that sounded amazing so of course we tried. This was our second lunch that day and worth the stop! Paired with wine the gnocchi was so gooey and crispy at the same time and the truffle flavor was so good.

This place is a MUST TRY if you're in Florence! It has a very unassuming, hole-in-the wall vibe but the food is to die for! I only wish I had been in Florence longer so I could have come back here a second time. I got the truffle gnocchi which was rich but had such a delicious flavor and an ample portion - I went with the larger size because I was very hungry and knew pasta servings can sometimes be on the smaller side in Italy (as compared to America) but I honestly think the smaller size would have been plenty. My fiance got the spaghetti with garlic, oil, and chili pepper and also loved his meal. I seriously cannot recommend this restaurant enough! If/when I travel back to Florence, this will be the first place I return to!

Delicious food. Recommend making reservations because the place fills up fast! Service was good and attentive

Amazing! Great prices, lovely wait staff, and food was absolutely delicious. Fresh ingredients and bright flavors. Couldn't recommend enough!

PLEASE DO NOT EAT HERE. I'm sure the food is decent based on the reviews, but the staff are racist and homophobic. I made a reservation two months in advance and still got to the restaurant early and waited in line. I was #7 in line and they have about 25 tables outside. We were two Asian American gay couples, and the hostess immediately didn't like us (even though she was nice to everyone else and we were nice to her). She gave me a hard time, claiming I didn't have a reservation. When I looked on her list of about 12 reservations I pointed out that my phone number was on there and then showed her my email confirmation. She said we could only get a table inside even though I asked for a table in the courtyard. So you're going to give people behind me in line, who don't even have a reservation like I do, a table that I am requesting?!?! I called her out on this BS and asked other staff to intervene but they didn't want to help me. The hostess / waitress claimed all the seats were taken. But you only have 12 reservations on your list! People are walking in after us without a reservation and getting the table we want?! We tried to be nice and sat down inside, but then we were ignored for 20 minutes. I also noticed that everyone who had to sit inside were people of color. I cannot believe how unfairly we were treated just because of our race and orientation. We ended up walking out but I definitely confronted the hostess and told her I knew what she did. My eyes nearly filled with tears at the injustice we faced. Growing up your parents warn you that people will treat you differently because you are gay and not white, but encountering it this overtly was painful. There are hundreds of amazing restaurants in Florence - please support your fellow humans and do not eat here!!

Great food, delicious gnocchi...!!! Recommended by Marcos from PRADA store. Really worth the try, very well executed place. Service was fast, friendly and attentive. This place deserves all the recommendations since they offer 1/2 portion on all their pasta except seafood dishes. Really accommodating to the customer needs. Gnocchi baked over cheese is to die for....yes get 1/2 portion Small inside but have a large seating outside since their restaurant situated on a square. Recommend to make reservations for weekends since it is also patronized by local. This place will NOT break your pocket....!!

Authentic and reasonably priced. Gnocchi was excellent and ham bites appetizer very tasty. Interior was not the most up to date, but the food quality outweighed the lack of aesthetics.

Such a good place to stop when in Oltrarno! Great food, good service and it's in a fun square! Plus it's very affordable! We loved our lunch here! I got the truffle gnocchi and my husband got the lasagna!

We came specifically for the truffle gnocchi, and it did not disappoint. The ceramic plates are so cute, and the atmosphere is homey. The service was awesome and attentive- they wore "GNOCCHI" shirts which was very fitting. The pasta was super cheap & DELICIOUS. Going to bring my friend here when she visits!

Beyond yum!!! Loved it! Service was great and the pasta was amazingly delicious. We had the gnocchi and rigatoni and both were the best we have ever had!

AMAZING!! The truffle gnocchi is absolutely insane. Everything else was very normal, but you can't skip the gnocchi. The seating outside was nice in a great location. Service was great, even waiting in line they gave us sparkling wine. The wait is worth it.

This place was worth the hype. The truffle gnocchi was so amazing and so beyond filling and so cheap! It was so so good and I had heard so much about it! Definitely worth a stop in!

Incredible food and fantastic service! The atmosphere is delightful, the energy, the whole experience is magical.

This is the best Gnocchi in the world! Show up early for lunch! For dinner make reservations by texting via whats ap, a couple days in advance. Dont bother for dinner without reservations!!!!

Awesome food, nice staff and attentive. Highly recommend reservations or count on an 1-2 hr wait. So many great restaurants in Florence to choose from but I will say this one was in our top 2 we went to. All freshly prepared like most Italian restaurants. No Sysco garbage here. Most owners in Italy take pride in their quality and service.

So. This place opens at 730 pm. Also you need a reservation. They do not accept any walk ins and refuse to even consider any other options. So make reservations at least a week or 2 in advance. Plus they are somewhat rude about the reservation as I explained there is literally nothing on their web page to tell you this. So might be a good place or might not o do t know. There is a place literally half a block away we had dinner and it was great.

Definitely listened to the recommendations for the gnocchi! Absolutely the best! I ordered the half and it was enough for 2 people. It's rich and creamy, and I have never had anything like it. This is such a cute place and the food did not disappoint but please be ready to wait for a seat. We did come around lunch time, our mistake yes, but the wait was almost 2 hours. It was cold but SO WORTH IT! In addition to the gnocchi, we got the rigatoni and the seasoned potatoes, all of which were delicious! The service was great, the atmosphere was peaceful, and I love that we had cute seat in the corner by the window, everything was perfect! We were relaxed, weren't rushed and by the time we were done, the place had calmed down and we were able to enjoy the restaurant and it's cozy atmosphere. If you're in the area, please stop in Santo Spirito, you will regret it if you don't! -Ciao

The buffalo mozzarella wrapped in prosciutto might be the best tasting food item I've ever had in my life! Our Airbnb hosts recommended this spot. Reservations are highly encouraged. We came on a weeknight around 8:30 and the place was packed. They told us it would be an hour wait and to come back. Instead of leaving we hung around and they gave us the next table that opened. We waited about 20 mins. We ordered the buffalo mozzarella wrapped in prosciutto and it was soooooooooo good! I ordered the risotto and it was fantastic as well. My friend ordered a pasta dish and raves about it. For dessert we ordered a gluten free option that was phenomenal for a gluten free option. Oh yea, they have allergy information on their menu! So this place is also great for gluten/peanut/dairy allergies. This was one of the best meals I had in Italy, totally worth the wait!

We came here for lunch and sat outside on their patio. It is fully covered, which is a shame since it was a nice day out. But on a rainy day, the covered area would allow for more seating in a completely dry environment in addition to their decently sized indoor area. There was no wait for our large party and we squeezed into a corner table. We were super hungry so ordered a ton of things, all of which were excellent! We got a few appetizers, my favorite being the boar sausage. It did not look like typical sausage, but my kids loved it as well! For my main course, I got the spaghetti and it was the best I had. The portion was large and the sauce was amazing! This place is the real deal!!

If you want a taste of real Florentine food without the touristy add-ons and fluff some of these restaurants have just to cater to the American tastebud, come here! It's my favorite place for lunch or dinner in Santo Spirito, and actually my favorite place near Ponte Vecchio on this side of River Arno, period! I came here first in 2007 and I remember it being pretty good, but for some reason I appreciate it even more now-- the food is even better over a decade later! This Osteria may not have all the buzz and attract all the crowds at night like the other restaurants in Piazza Santo Spirito, but they don't need it. The food speaks for itself and it's a place everyone can enjoy, not just the young local crowd and study abroad students who hang out in the piazza all night. When you come here, it's just about the food and wine. I always go in the summer so my experience has always been eating outdoors on their front, top covered patio. Now, do the pigeons take a chance to see what kind of food they can get from you? Yes. They'll be at your feet to come say hello but you'll be too busy enjoying your food it won't matter and they eventually disappear, lol The steak was my favorite next to their pasta dishes... their truffle pasta, spaghetti and clam pasta, and lasagna are all great to try and pretty consistent. The arugula and fresh Parmesan salad is fresh and a must. Everything here always tastes the same. So much that I always make this my first meal upon arrival to Firenze, and always my last meal before leaving this magical city. The staff is friendly, but laid back. They focus on making sure you're happy and they don't treat you like tourists. I know a bit of Italian enough to order but my sisters who don't speak the language at all were able to order easily with their English translated menus and the waiters understood and communicated with us just fine! They also are great at making suggestions that I always loved. They have really good Chianti and Montepulciano wines to pair with their steaks and pasta. The food is so good I don't even feel like talking! I just wanna enjoy it with my eyes closed-- THEN talk for hours about how great it was after! Come to this restaurant no matter what side of the river you're on! It's easy to get to from Ponte Vecchio and trust it will be worth the visit!