Trattoria 13 Gobbi

We are so lucky to get a table on the last day of our Florence trip. The service is very Italian. They are very straightforward. Rigatoni: I loved their tomato sauce. It has a slightly sweet taste. Sliced steak: I asked for medium, not medium-rare. But I got it in medium-rare. That is okay. It looks good, but I finished it all and did not feel so heavy. Beef Stew: It was very tender, and it melted in my mouth. Spaghetti with Clams: The clams are very fresh and not bitter. Tiramisu: It was okay. I prefer it to be more creamy.

Went here for my wife's birthday dinner after seeing it recommended on TikTok. The food was as advertised. Very very good! We shared a spinach, tomato and Parmesan salad and both got the rigatoni as our 1st course. For 2nd course, we shared the sliced steak (which came with roasted potatoes). The only reason I could not give the food 5 stars is because the table bread was my least favorite food item that I had consumed in Italy in my entire two weeks in country. There was absolutely no flavor to it. I'm not sure if that was by design (perhaps they wanted the focus to remain on the actual food), or maybe our batch missed some seasoning, but it definitely stood out to us compared to all the other breads we had eaten in our time in Italy. Other than that, I would absolutely put this place on a list of places to try if you are in Florence!

First of all, Mikael (sp?) saved our evening. He was one of the best servers we have had in Italy. The food was fantastic! Get the rigatoni and the Florentine steak. I understand why it was voted one of the top in Florence! The host is extremely rude. He seems more New Jersey than Florence. Many reviewers have also had issues with this man. First 2 minutes in the door and he yelled at us, interrogated us and was absolutely horrible. It set our dinner off to a terrible start. But Michael's warm hospitality saved the evening. Don't let that guy ruin your night, just ignore him and move on to the great food and other staff that will absolutely make your night!

Amazing food. Reservation is a must, the place is always full. Great Italian authentic cuisine. Ordered the Bistecca a la Fiorentina and the classic Rigatoni in a soup bowl. The house tiramisu is fantastic. Great server attention and ambiance.

We had a wonderful meal at Trattoria 13 Gobbi in Florence. The Bistecca Fiorentina and antipasti were delicious, and the service was excellent. The atmosphere feels cozy, quirky, and full of character. It reminded me of my nonnos garage only more organised! Prices are very reasonable for the quality. Highly recommend!

Found this gem while looking for dinner spots near our hotel in Florence. Saw a few photos online and decided to reserve a table — and I’m so glad we did. A quick tip: do book in advance. We saw guests being turned away without reservations, and by the time we were midway through dinner, the entire place was packed. Dinner was easily one of the best we had on our trip. The food, the wine, the ambience, and the service — everything was perfect. And whatever you do, save room for dessert. The cheesecake is a must-try! Even if you’re full, trust me, your soul will make space for it. We also had the tiramisu, but the cheesecake truly stole the show. The staff kindly offered us a small slice to try, just so we wouldn’t miss it — and of course, we ended up ordering a full portion right after. This restaurant has the warmth of a home and a team that genuinely takes care of you. Writing this review so no traveller misses out on this experience. A must-visit in Florence!

We visited Trattoria 13 Gobbi after reading many glowing reviews praising the food and charming atmosphere. However, we also came across repeated mentions of a staff member with a bad attitude and unfortunately, those comments turned out to be accurate. When we arrived, a waiter asked if we had a reservation. After confirming, he walked us to a table right next to the kitchen door and cashier. We politely asked if we could change the table, and he responded with clear attitude: "What’s wrong with this one?" We explained our reason, but he didn’t seem to appreciate it and told us the restaurant was full and that this was the only table available despite a few empty tables in sight. At that moment, I knew he was likely the same staff member mentioned in other reviews. I didn’t take it personally and asked again for another table. He eventually moved us and walked away abruptly. The new table wasn’t ideal either, but I wasn’t about to let that ruin the evening. On a positive note, the food was very good. We ordered the famous rigatoni in the soup bowl and the pennette chiantigiana style. Both dishes were simple yet packed with flavor rustic and satisfying, just as traditional Tuscan food should be. We ended the meal with Francesca’s cheesecake with berries, which was disappointing. It was a very small slice, plated messily, and lacked flavor definitely not something I’d recommend. In the end, Trattoria 13 Gobbi is worth trying for the food, but the service or at least that one staff member needs improvement in some social skills.

I'd say it was good, not great. Except for the steak, all other things were OK. 1. The Rigatoni pasta - good, but nothing special. 2. ½ Chicken roast - It was very dry and hard. The quantity too didn't feel like ½ chicken. 3. Pizza - whatever it was, its barely qualified as a pizza. 4. T bone steak - It was delicious. 5. Tiramisu - Delicious

First of all, Mikael (sp?) saved our evening. He was one of the best servers we have had in Italy. The food was fantastic! Get the rigatoni and the florentine steak. I understand why it was voted one of the top in Florence! The host is una testa di culo. First 2 minutes in the door and he yelled at us, interrogated us and was absolutely horrible. It set our dinner off to a terrible start. But Michael's warm hospitality saved the evening. Don't let that guy ruin your night, he's just an idiot.

I made a reservation for lunch for a party of five, but upon entering I don't think I needed one. They had 2-3 more inner rooms with lots of seating. It was pretty tight to walk around. They started us with bread. We had these giant heavy plates at each seat. I wasn't sure if there were chargers or if they were meant to have food on them. Instead of balsamic vinegar, they had red wine vinegar (?). Service was good. I'm not sure they speak English, but it seemed they understood our English. Our server recommended the artichoke €15. This was good to try. Pear and pecorino salad €14 was ok. Pappardelle with wild boar ragu €15 was served almost cold. The meat was dry. Veal steak €24 was good. Tiramisu €7 was excellent. Our bottle of water Aqua Panna was €4,50. Maybe we didn't order the right things? Maybe my expectations were too high? I'm not understanding why this place had such high ratings on Google. Cover charge was €2,50 per person. Bathroom available. No Wifi. Credit card/Apple Pay accepted. Pay at the cashier.

We came here as a group of 4 for dinner since this place had a popular reputation. The food was pretty good. The service was a bit slow. It was out of season (beginning of December) so we thought things would be quicker. Besides that we had a good time.

This restaurant was recommended by locals and it was everything amazing! After days of eating steak we chose to eat chicken here and it was amazing! But this place is famous for steaks. The service and ambience were amazing.

This place is a solid 3, the restaurant itself based on looks and vibe i give a 5. Service was a 5. We got right in so that was nice also. The only reason im giving them a 3 is because im soley rating the food. Its been a tough journey looking for the best pasta in florence that isnt touristy. The rigattoni pasta fell short for me it wasnt bad and wasnt great. Some parts were hot and some parts cold, i could of let it slide if the flavors blew me away but it was just okay. We even tried the meatballs which i must say were the softest ive ever had but again the flavor didnt blow me away... still on the hunt for the best pasta in italy.

Delicious appetizers, pasta, and wine. Would love to go back to try the Florentine steak as well. Tiramisu and biscotti were phenomenal.

This place was recommended by an Italian clothing designer we met while in Milan and it did not disappoint. Given we had some amazing steak the night before, we pitied for the pasta... going with the house specialty Rigatoni & the Parp. Bolognese... Both were amazing, as was the bruschetta, but the Rigatoni definitely stole the show. The red sauce was blended with some kind of cheese that made the sauce gooey, so it stuck to the noodles. Amazing.

If you don't believe me, read the other reviews. the problem here is the dismissive and rude service. especially from the heavy older man who will meet you as you walk in. he came from Montreal. a very unhappy person who is just a turn off ( I could say worse but I'd rather the review get our and warn others). the food is good. the prices reasonable. but it takes away from the whole experience to have a guy act like he doesn't need or want your business. so I got your message mr. manager....I will NOT be back. your attitude is terrible. your place is just not that special. nicer place on the same block a few doors away.

Absolutely awesome. My wife and I were on a tour in Florence, and our tour guide (who is originally from Florence, mind you), recommended Gobbi for Florentine Steak. Everyone there seemed to be having the greatest time, the servers were enormously pleasant and accommodating. But, the thing to mention of course, was the rigatoni and Florentine steak. It is the most famous things on the menu for a reason-- my wife and I were in Italy for 9 more days, and yet THIS was the meal we talked about constantly. Simply the best rigatoni and steak we've ever had in our lives. What else could we possibly say!

We were recommended this place from our tour guide on our wine tour today and we are thrilled to have visited for dinner this evening. The atmosphere is lovely, you feel like you are dining in the middle of a street in Florence because you really are. The roof is retractable so we enjoyed sitting indoor/ outdoor. Food was delicious! Best rigatoni I've ever had and my husband loved his roast beef! Fast and attentive service and lovely experience.

Dinner for 6 for our ONLY night in Florence. it felt like you were in someones house. Then they brought out the Florence steak, the mashed potatoes and the spinach. Yum, Yum, it was delicious. Run and don't walk to this gem. It's off the beat and path but worth every step. And you want reservations at least 3 weeks in advance. Do yourself a favor and let your stomach enjoy italy as much as your eyes. This is THE Place!

If I could give this place zero stars, I would. We came here hoping for a nice final meal on our last night in Florence and left feeling completely ripped off, frustrated, and still hungry. I ordered the pesto gnocchi, which somehow managed to be both soggy and flavorless. No depth, no seasoning--just a sad, green pile of mush. My friend asked for a simple Alfredo sauce, which wasn't on the menu, but the waiter assured us it could be done. She even asked if truffle could be added, and again, the waiter said no problem. BIG problem. What arrived was a plate of noodles swimming in something that tasted like warm dishwater. No flavor. No richness. Absolutely ZERO truffle. If there was even a whiff of truffle in that sauce, I'll eat my passport. The drinks? Just as sad. The espresso martinis were watery and lifeless, and the strawberry spritz tasted like flat soda with a splash of regret. To make things worse, the service was painfully slow. After finishing our disappointing meals, we waited 45 minutes just to be asked if we wanted dessert or the check. At that point, we just wanted to escape. When we finally got the bill, the insult was complete. The bland Alfredo? 22 euro. Why? Apparently the imaginary truffle cost us 10 euro extra. When we politely asked for clarification, the owner got defensive, passive-aggressive, and rude. Absolutely no accountability or concern that we had just paid nearly 100 euro for one of the most underwhelming meals we've ever had. There are hundreds of incredible places to eat in Florence. This is not one of them. If you're into overcooked noodles soaked in warm water, nonexistent truffle, and being overcharged for the privilege--by all means, go. Otherwise, do yourself a favor and eat literally anywhere else. Tourist trap 101. STAY AWAY.

Remains a must on every visit to Florence. The menu was a little bit different this time, but we stuck with a couple of our usuals (the chitarroni and the death row-worthy rigatoni), plus a few new things -- pappa pomodoro, steak for one, chocolate gelato, and cheesecake. They also made an excellent penne with tomato sauce for our three-year old. The pappa pomodoro was great but probably not among my all-time favorite versions. Same with the cheesecake. The steak, though, was one of our favorites from this trip to Florence, and could definitely be worth getting again. (The seasoning on it was maybe my favorite of all the steaks we had this trip.) Also, personally, I'd be fine skipping the chitarroni (it's good, but not other-worldly in my opinion) and just getting two rigatoni dishes going forward, but my wife always insists on the chitarroni.

We heard so many good things about this restaurant prior to obtaining a lunch reservation on our last Sunday in Florence. The service was prompt, we were early for our reservation, but they seated us right away! I ordered the cheese rigatoni and my partner had the meatballs. We were so pleased with this meal, and portion sizes were large. We could have taken home left overs but were traveling the next day! For sure recommend and recommend making reservations.

The service was honestly so disappointing.. no attention at all , forgot menu items, felt like we were bothering the waiter. Food was ok little bland for us . Ambiance was a beautiful place .

Amazing. Wonderful. Truly one of the best restaurants I've ever been to! The roast beef is one of the best dishes I've ever had! The staff was awesome and we can't wait to be back!

What a mess of a beautiful evening! I will never recommend this restaurant to anyone - native Italian, tourist, or friend. Forget that we had made reservations way in advance & arrived in time for it. The girl "running the front of the house" host area is on a power trip. She looked at my husband's phone showing the reservation and we should have left upon her first reaction of "look around you - everyone is waiting and so will you." But we made the bad decision to stay and hoped she would do right by us. She did not. She kept bringing out glasses of wine to others waiting who could ask in Italian for it. It was insane. I finally had to mention that I had knee surgery and could no longer stand so she ushered me into this crazy busy place and sat me on a stool in the middle of a hallway for servers to get to their tables. When we finally got seated (45 minutes late) we were treated almost like an inconvenience by our server. I truly felt the food was good, not outstanding and definitely NOT WORRH THE WAIT or the horrible service.

The ambiance of this establishment is so rustic! The food was delicious. I ordered the wild boar pappardelle. The pasta was so fresh and tender, the wild boar ragu was beyond tender and worth every bite. Can't forget the bread to soak up the sauce. for dessert I ordered the cheesecake by Francesca. The cheese was so soft! Not too sweet, just right! And of course a cafe to finish the meal.

This place came highly recommended, but we did not have a good experience. We had a reservation for 7pm & they opened the doors at around 7:20; ok, that's not a huge deal, but there was quite a line outside by that time. We were given menus that were only printed in English, a sure indication of a touristy place. Our server (who spoke perfect English so there was no language barrier) was rude, impatient, and downright mean to one person in our party. Questions about the menu were met with a heavy sigh of impatience & at one point he told one of us "you don't want that" when she asked a question about something. When asked what he would recommend, he picked the most expensive thing on the menu, of course. We were rushed through our meal, which is very unusual in Florence, and when someone asked for parmesan cheese, he brought a dish to the table, sprinkled some cheese over her pasta & then took the cheese away without a word. The atmosphere was lively & the food was just OK, but that didn't make up for the horrendous service, which I would give NO stars to if that were a choice.

The service was slow and seemed bothered by tourists. The food was not impressive and waiters bothered by the fact that we do not eat our steak rare or want ice ...no glass wine sale just the bottle and ours was horrible! It was busy as in many locals and tourists here but I do not know why ...wish this spot which was recommended to me would have been more attentive. There was a random chair encroaching near me and my table they would not move and the ladies bathroom has a huge hole in the ceiling

i don't care how many of your friends tell you this place has the best food ever. DO NOT GO THERE. The service was horrible. We were sat at a table and told to move 45 minutes after we were sat because that was "the managers table". This may have all been of a miscommunication, but their apology was half assed at best. The manager then proceeded to visit their party at said table several times throughout the evening. Never once did the manager apologize to our party. The ambiance was the only redeeming part of this excursion. The restaurant is beautiful. I would not recommend this place to anyone.

After a long flight from NY , we found this hidden gem in the old city center of Florence , Italy . If you visit here , must try dish is steak . It is so delicious. Size is generous , you can easily share . We also ordered fresh pasta and pear salad with cheese . Happy with our decision, highly recommend this place . Our waiter was so kind and friendly, spoke English like he was an American living in Florence . Such a great pleasure to chat with him . We will visit again . Thank you so much !

Had a 7:30 resy and was seated immediately. Ambiance was great. Service was quick but the waitstaff seemed to want to rush us out; asking us if we wanted dessert and coffee, not realizing our main course was not served yet. Our waiter kept on pushing for a tip when he brought the check...I thought gratuities were not required in Europe? Not cool. I give this place a meh rating.

Nope. Service was bored with us, lackluster, going through the motions barely tolerated us. Famous "bowl of rigatoni " was so sloppy it looked like something my teenager may have whipped up at home in the microwave. I spit out three of the five bites of steak I tried, was so gristly. The table adjacent was four Asian tourists all on their phones, just across five college girls having fun, but as a 56 year old looking for an excellent sophisticated meal in this beautiful Italian city, this was NOT my place I could not get out fast enough. You can do much better.

We went shopping in Venice and our SA at Celine recommended this place for us! Food was amazing! My fiancé and I both loved the rigatoni w/ mozzarella (definitely recommend). The ambiance was very romantic - with dim lighting and candles on each table. Felt very cozy & Italian.

Eclectic decor, efficient service and a wonderful rigatoni, tripe and my favorite torta della nonna (grandmother cake), washed down with the house wine (it's lovely, fresh and light). At 7:26 pm there was a click click click of shoes on cobblestones as a parade of diners swarmed to the restaurant hoping to get in. A popular yet unassuming restaurant, one cannot help but be at ease among the original decor constructed from wine cases, celebrity photos, sporting memorabilia, fans and advertising. Recommended; rigatoni, house wine, torta della nonna.

Get the bowl of rigatoni, you will not regret it. The atmosphere is amazing as well as the service.

We ate here on our first night in town based on a local friend's recommendation. We loved our service and the steak was the best we've ever had! We enjoyed the decorations and were able to engage with our nearby table and get to know them. We highly recommend this place!

To be honest I didn't end up even eating here. We made a reservation for 9 pm and arrived at 8:59. There were at least 20 people waiting outside when we arrived. We saw the host speaking rudely to other people and he was difficult to even talk to and check in with. Finally once I got to talk to him, he was incredible rude and disrespectful - I have never felt so belittled in my life. He talked down to me like I was a child and was mad that I even came up to him to tell him we had a reservation for the time we showed up. He was sarcastic and demeaning. It was incredibly disappointing as this was our last night in Florence and this place was recommended. We left after we realized that we likely would have to end up waiting a good amount of time to get a seat despite having a reservation. Would not recommend to someone that expects to be treated like a human being...

If you're in Firenze you absolutely MUST go! The best laces are booked in advance so make arrangements before you travel or soon after you arrive in Firenze. Definitely get the Florentine Chianina steak, it's huge, you share with your table. This place was recommended to me by a good friend who lives in Tuscany region and she was spit in right about everything!!

One of my favorite meals while in Italy. The rigatoni and steak florentine were absolutely delicious. The place was packed with a line outside, and the restaurant was rustic and very comfortable inside. Our waiter was so pleasant and really helpful with ordering. Would recommend and return

Not good. I ordered spaghetti with clams. I could write an entire essay on how bad it was but i'll just be concise: pasta was soft, lots of clam shells but not a single one with clam meat inside and I couldn't find the wine sauce anywhere in the dish. Service made me feel bad for being there and the food made me feel worse -- perhaps the only saving grace was the heavy pour of 7 euro wine that gave me a sour stomach the morning after. I found this restaurant on the Goop Guide and it's since made me reconsider its merit #Sad

This was our first dinner spot after landing in Florence earlier in the day. The highlight of the dinner was the rigatoni. It lived up to the hype we put on it from our last visit. The other dishes were okay but I'd stick to the rigatoni. We tried the florentine steak as well but I felt it needed salt.

Rigatoni is the solid like others say, but overall I wouldn't spend one of your limited meals in Florence here. Nothing special and service could have been better. Tables were pretty tightly spaced.

Amazing beyond belief! Make a reservation, we booked the 7:30 opening slot and it was crazy how many people showed up for the 7:30 slot. It was amusing watching the people when they guy walked out to invite them in the stormed the door like ants. We stayed back and I took a video it was so nuts, especially the people who had just walked up. We waited until the stampede was over and actually got the best seat in the house. It is a very large restaurant on Italian standards so there was plenty of room for everyone. Our waiter was super nice and actually funny as he was the one that opened the door and his comment to us was "it's gonna be one of those nights". The menu is small and has a wonderful variety. we started off with bruschetta and a delicious pear salad. The bruschetta was extra special because it had fresh anchovies on it and boy you could tell the difference. I order spaghetti with clams and it was amazing, the flavor was rich and delicious my hi and ordered the Florentine Steak OMG it was so delicious and huge. They offer it in different sizes we were glad that he ordered the smallest. It was still huge. For dessert I got the biscotti with dessert wine, just perfect!!! Put this on your must do but remember to make a reservation.

One of my least favorite dining experiences in Florence. We ordered the pear and cheese salad to start and it hardly had pear and cheese on it and was served on top of what looked like premixed salad kit. The bruschetta with anchovies was served on rock hard bread. The fried courgette was flavorless and greasy. The sausage and gorgonzola dish and rigatoni was just so so flavorless and it felt like they dumped a can of tomato sauce on top. The cheesecake looked good but was BEYOND sweet. Not a proper cheesecake at all. It also took 30 minutes to get the bill. The two tables next to us also remarked on how underwhelming the food was.

Love the food and the ambiance. It's classic Florentine-style food. The pasta and the steak are must gets. Service is a little gruff but authentic.

This restaurant was one of my favorite restaurants when I studied abroad, and I was so excited to go back to get the famous rigatoni (which is still amazing and highly recommend) However, the manager of the restaurant was one of the biggest a holes I've ever met in my life. Firstly, he appeared annoyed at everyone who walked in without a reservation and acted like it was the biggest inconvenience. Then he proceeded to take our order because the servers were busy, I had a question about the steak and he told me to stop giving him that "dirty" look. I have never been spoken to like that in my life at a restaurant. The team is great and the food is great however the manager of the restaurant is miserable and made the experience unbearable.

A highlight of our visit to Florence. A gracious greeting from the Owner. Green salad to start. Son and I then tucked into a giant Florentine steak. A little rare at first but was quickly remedied. It was excellent. I don't know how we finished it. My wife enjoyed her pasta dish. A Chianti Classico Reserva was well priced and tasty.

Exceptional dining experience! We ordered the Florentine steak for 2 - delicious and cooked to our request, medium rare. The service was top notch and, though not expected, we showed our appreciation by tipping our waiter. Highly recommend.

Food was excellent Ambiance was good Service was terrible; hostess rude and waiter disinterested.

To start off, the food was incredibly average- the presentation was lazy and the food had little flavor, definitely not traditional. Although the ambiance was attractive, the food was very disappointing and completely overpriced. If you are looking for a traditional Italian dinner don't go here.

The owner/man who runs this restaurant is the biggest bozo in the industry. Would not recommend my worst enemy to eat there. Outside of his attitude and rudeness, the food is mid at best. Brought out the wrong dish and forced me to eat it or buy another one lol. Unreal schtick this guy runs.

Overall bad experience. Horrible waiter, rushed us, tried to ask us to order before even bringing water or asking drink orders. Bread was stale, steak was full fat, the side of potatoes was about 4 tiny pieces. Chicken strips was actually chicken thighs drenched in sauce. This was our first bad meal in Italy!

On the recommendation of a local chef (check our Air BnB experiences- MICHELE). We called ahead, table for 5 at 7:30 on Saturday night. In 30 minutes! Hopped in a cab, we were there. Line out the door, busy busy busy! Greeted and seated- bottle of still water, house wine, and the recommendation- must-have-while-in-Florence....T-bone - giant steak- cooked rare is advised (we did med-rare- which was on the rare side of medium) - Chianina big- white cow, special to this region. Holy wow I have no pictures (of the meat) we had the steak for 2, plus penne and meat sauce, bread service. We left very satisfied and full! We are a family of 5, 3 adults, 2 children. For sure put this on the itinerary....

Great honest food , traditional Florence dishes. All regular staple dishes including bistecca Fiorentina. Service is great Ambiance traditional & loud!!

Overrated trendy restaurant. Came in with a reservation for dinner, ended up having to wait an hour for our table anyways, with terrible service the whole dinner. The staff was unfriendly and the food was good, but not worth the time wasted.

This place is a MUST!!! One of the best food experiences while visiting Florence. We tried their signature pasta dish.... Insane. We also had the steak and potatoes. Complete and utter bliss. This place gets packed so be sure to make a reservation.

Tourist trap, charge a seating fee and felt very rushed with the meal. The food wasn't worth the price and it felt like I was in a foreign Bucca di Beppo. Don't waste your time or money.