Trattoria Sergio Gozzi
Italian restaurant · Santo Spirito
Piazza di San Lorenzo, 8R, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
Highlights
Homestyle Italian pasta, steak, peposo, ravioli, house wine
Homestyle Italian pasta, steak, peposo, ravioli, house wine
"If the chaotic, crowded local trattorias aren’t your thing, head to 150-plus-year-old Sergio Gozzi for a similar slice of ambiance and culinary history — but with more space and less waiting. A true Florentine trattoria, Sergio Gozzi changes up its renowned fried offerings based on the seasons: fried zucchini flowers in the summer and artichokes in the winter. Also keep an eye out for porchetta, peposo (beef stew slow-cooked in wine and whole peppercorns), and one of the best pappa al pomodoro soups in town. Best for: An early lunch after visiting the nearby Medici chapels but before the lines build up in the afternoon." - Coral Sisk
"A rare relic of old Florence in the heart of the city, Trattoria Sergio Gozzi is the sort of no-frills trattoria where time seems to have stood still for several decades. The menu is printed with the day’s date, proving that, yes, everything is indeed ultra-fresh and seasonal. The handful of pastas and soups may include pici (thick, hand-rolled spaghetti) alla carrettiera (spicy tomato sauce) or ribollita, a traditional bread-, bean- and cabbage-based soup. For mains, there’s roast pork, peposa (a black pepper-spiked beef stew), fried polpette (meatballs), and—for the truly brave—trippa alla fiorentina (tripe in tomato sauce). Although there’s a wine list featuring mainly Tuscan labels, everyone orders the rustic local plonk here, sold by the quarter, half, or full liter. It’s a perfect match for the homey food. One note: It’s only open for lunch (Monday to Saturday)." - Nicky Swallow
"Florentine home cooking in tourist-land The vibe Wholesome and homely The crowd Locals and tourists The drinks Rustic house wine The food No-frills Florentine" - Nicky Swallow
