Vini e Vecchi Sapori

Vini e Vechi Sapori was one of our favorite restaurants in Florence. You can feel the true local vibe when you walk into the place and the staff is extremely friendly and welcoming. We arrived around 12:45pm on a Monday with no reservation but they happily sat us (party of 2) without having to wait. We were grateful as we know this restaurant can be very busy and hard to get into without a reservation. We ordered the pappardelle duck ragu, ravioli ricotta and spinach rose, meatballs in tomato sauce with spinach, and house red wine. Everything we ate surpassed expectations. My favorite dish was the pappardelle duck ragu and my wife’s favorite was the rose ravioli with ricotta and spinach. We would love to come back the next time to try more of the wonderful dishes they offer. I highly recommend putting this place on your list to try while in Florence and don’t forget to make a reservation! Seems like making a reservation a week in advanced for small groups is ideal, especially for dinner.

Vini e Vecchi Sapori is one of those rare places that makes you feel like family the moment you walk through the door. This was our third time eating here in the last three years, and somehow it just keeps getting better. The owners are truly one of a kind—warm, attentive, and genuinely passionate about what they do. Their hospitality goes far beyond great service. They treated our 2-year-old like family, making us feel completely at home and cared for, which means everything when you’re traveling with a child. And the food? Absolutely unforgettable. Everything they touched was incredible—simple, honest Florentine cooking done to perfection, with flavors that remind you why this city is so special. You can feel the love and tradition in every dish. Vini e Vecchi Sapori isn’t just a restaurant; it’s an experience built on heart, generosity, and exceptional food. We will return every time we’re in Florence—and we’ll keep recommending it to anyone who wants an authentic, unforgettable meal.

my #1 restaurant/meal in the world!!!! i had visited vini e vecchi 8 years ago and had the best dinner ever - we ordered 13 plates of food for 3 people, and then reordered all our favorites for a total of 19 plates that night. for years i have recommended it to friends and anxiously awaited my return. it was so good the first time that i was truly nervous - what if it didn’t live up to the memory!! well, it did - and then some🥲 you know in the film ratatouille when the food critic takes a bite and is transported to his childhood, watching his mom preparing ratatouille for him, before zooming back into real time and a single tear falling down his cheek? that is the experience i had returning to this incredible place. quite literally tears of joy when i put the first bite of pasta in my mouth!!! sincere, heartfelt service and the most comfortable, warm vibe in the dining room. the pasta is simply the best you can get anywhere! i am a pasta connoisseur - seriously i ordered 4 pastas each day that we visited - and nothing will ever beat this. this experience was the highlight of my italy trip and the team here made it better than i could’ve dreamt. thank you so much for everything, i can’t wait to return 🥲 ❤️

On our last night in Italy, we had the BEST meal ever at a charming restaurant. Fede and the staff made us feel like we were dining at a friend's home. The duck ragu and beef ragu were absolutely mind-blowing, rich with flavor and perfectly cooked. The filet with peppercorn sauce and lamb chops were equally impressive, cooked to perfection and bursting with deliciousness. My husband couldn't believe I ate ALL of my two dishes. He was hoping for a few bites to share. We relied on the staff's recommendations, and they did not disappoint! The camaraderie among the patrons was infectious, leading us to sing along to Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline." It truly was the highlight of our trip, and I only wish we had discovered this gem sooner!

i would give ⭐⭐⭐ for the food but ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for the service! the waiter was really fun and we came earlier ahead of our reservation (we visited the place 2 days before our reservation to make one) and he served us prosecco which was really appreciated. however, felt like the food can be improved. the fried zucchini flower is our favorite, it's light, crispy and lightly salted. duck ragu pappardelle is good although not the tastiest. we feel that the rabbit is a bit tough and the sauce is too tomato-ey which is not our preference. tiramisu is quite light and creamy, pretty good. do reserve in advance as the place is really busy.

After planning my honeymoon to Florence for the last year, Vini e Vecchi Sapori was my #1 desired dinner destination, and it did not disappoint! The food was just incredible (no photos can do the taste justice), the staff were very friendly and everything I wanted to eat was available and delicious. Do call ahead to make a reservation - we were not there long as my husband felt unwell, and at least 10 people walked in trying to get the seat and had to be turned away. Don't miss it!!

It is not a hype to visit Vini e Vecchi Sapori while you're in Florence. One of a kind place with vibrant vibe, amazing staff and extra delicious food which varies between days. Be sure to have a reservation as it is almost impossible to go there without one. I made it the day before the actual visit, while exploring the city I visited osteria to make a reservation. Staff is just simply amazing amd helpful. On the actual day I was welcomed and seated as per reservation. I tried spinach, Ravioli and espresso (no cappuccino here). Ravioli with ricotta, spinach and pink sauce was really straight from another world. Simply don't miss the place, no words needed to describe the whole experience and fun there.

We reserved for the next day at 2pm, reached early and was made to wait outside til 230pm. 👎🏻They are very overbooked and the place is so squeezy. Atmosphere is fun and noisy. The beef steak (medium rare) is great, tender and juicy. This is very filling for two pax (55€, 1kg) even though the waitress told us 1kg is not enough for one. Can even be shared among three people. The pasta is also great. The pear dessert is very sweet and sour. Overall, the food is recommendable, but service is slow (15 mins after seated to take order and then more time for food). They are definitely understaffed. Clean toilet though.