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La Grotta Guelfa

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One of the Most Reviewed Seafood restaurants in Florence


Address

Via Pellicceria, 5r, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy

Website

www.grottaguelfa.com

Contact

+39 055 210042

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (2.2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 12 to 10:30 pm
  • Saturday: 12 to 10:30 pm
  • Sunday: 12 to 10:30 pm
  • Monday: 12 to 10:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 12 to 10:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 10:30 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 10:30 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: pasta (16) steak (10) great (10) delicious (9) service (8) truffle (7) restaurant (7) amazing (7) Florence (6) time (6)
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  • 5/5 Ahmed A. 9 months ago on Google • 55 reviews
    So so so delicious! The fiorentina steak is one of the best steaks I have had. The truffle ravioli, lasagna, and basil pasta was also really tasty. Highly recommend if you’re looking for superb food in Florence.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike C. 6 months ago on Google • 691 reviews
    Great ribeye steak, onion soup and grilled chicken salad. I did not specify how I wanted the steak cooked and was not asked but it came out perfectly! Reservations highly recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Sooah L. 1 year ago on Google
    All servers here are very rude. Especially the tall thin guy without pony tail. Experience here ruined my time in Florence as the server looked down my pronunciation of menu even though I explained in English perfectly about what I want. When they serve, they almost threw the foods in front of us, and forgot to give us water (that I ordered) until I reminded as well as forgot to give us the bill until I reminded twice. Again, they threw the water and the bill to our table without saying anything. I can’t help thinking they looked down us as we are Asian as it won’t make sense to act in that way if not. Food was very disappointing and the quality was poorer than the supermarket’s meal. So please don’t go to this place if you want to have a good time. 서비스 최악이고 손님 무시하는거 장난 아닙니다. 음식 맛 진짜 별로고 마트에서 사먹는게 훨씬 나아요. 한국분들 절대 가지 마시길 바라요.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Havneet D. 7 months ago on Google • 41 reviews
    This restaurant was recommended to us by a local and we are so glad we tried it. The lasagna is a must try. The spinach and ricotta ravioli was also great and fresh. Wish I could come back for more lasagna!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ahmad Y. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was amazing and the servers were so kind a polite. Taught us something new about Italian cuisine and culture ( to cut a pizza by yourself). Try their margarita pizza and get yourself the spaghetti 🍝. You can try the chef's special - truffle pasta it was made with fresh truffles.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hongyi Cai (. 4 months ago on Google • 184 reviews
    The tomato spaghetti has a big piece of pan fried parmesan cheese at the bottom. So yum! The steak is so tender and juice (even though I ordered medium!) Waitress was friendly as well. Nice experience 🤠
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maryam A. 5 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    The food was great and very delicious I would recommend every dish we ordered The truffle pasta and the parmigiana was the best
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Luiz André G. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food with a fair price. They had the best carbonara I ate in Italy!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Noventy A. 1 year ago on Google
    The place is comfortable The staff is nice The food, the patata is delicious, but the meat is tough
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michele Yugen L. 1 year ago on Google
    We had lemon and sage ravioli and the truffle pasta and both were really good. The truffle was my favorite. Kids had pizza and liked it. Staff was super nice. It's a bit hot when sitting near the building with the heat radiating, so if you can sit away, it may be more comfortable.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Virpi R. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely restaurant with friendly staff. I visited restaurant twice: for a lunch and dinner, and both times I truly enjoyed food, wine and service. Home made pasta with black truffle was amazing as well as octopus with mushed potatoes. You can not miss La Bistecca alla Fiorentina in this restaurant either. Quite wide selection of Tuscan wines by the glass and in different size bottles. Grappa Brunello di Montalcino was beautifully smooth.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex C. 4 months ago on Google • 213 reviews
    La Grotta Guelfa in Florence offers a culinary haven, where the flavors of Italy unfold in a cozy and elegant ambiance. The melanzane and ribollita soup are delightful choices, reflecting the restaurant's commitment to exquisite taste. The warmth extends beyond the dishes; the staff's hospitality enhances the dining experience, making La Grotta Guelfa a must-visit gem in Florence's culinary landscape.

  • 4/5 Tetsu 8 months ago on Google • 42 reviews
    Visited 7pm. It looks too busy time for them. Since they forgot to bring water for my daughter, we couldn’t start to drink for a long time. Food is nice. I like gnocchi. It was soft and good taste.

  • 5/5 tracey w. 5 months ago on Google • 29 reviews
    Beautiful setting. Truffle season is a gift and the tartare was amazing!! Don't miss the venison either. Wonderful service. Amazing pasta.

  • 5/5 Lindsay E. 2 months ago on Google • 26 reviews New
    Recommended by a friend. Excellent choice. Crowded, not surprising, as it is in the centre. Upstairs tables a bit close together. Food Excellent, I had the liver pate on fried bread, delicious. Then fettuccine with black truffle, equally good. The waiter was helpful with wine, as they had run out of the wine I wanted. He brought several to the table, and talked me through each one. Finally, very reasonable, euros85 in total. Attentive service.. I see one review referred to Micheln star prices, I think not!

  • 5/5 Erika O. 1 year ago on Google
    Leaving this review as a reminder that I must be back again to this place when I’m in Florence again, the food and the atmosphere was absolutely delicious. The Florence steak, the aglio e olio pasta, the pesto pasta, and the tiramisu were all delicious. Our server, Mirsel, was extremely nice and efficient and he made sure to make this an unforgettable experience. I love this place, and it is one of my favorite restaurants I’ve ever been to! If you have a chance, definitely go!! Highly highly recommended 😃.

  • 4/5 Adrienne K. 1 year ago on Google
    We booked via the Fork & got 50% off the bill which was great. Pastas were amazing. Ossobucco was slightly undercooked so the meat was tough & hard to remove from the bone but the sauce was amazing. A little more time in the pressure cooker would’ve done the trick. Otherwise, pleasant.

  • 4/5 Ioannis T. 1 year ago on Google
    Was a pleasent restaurant with great food and staff. The portions were small as per Italian standards, but quality was great. Tastes were not what I expexpected as I though higher of it. The steak although a bit under cooked for pork, it was great.

  • 5/5 InfatuatedJ 1 year ago on Google
    Very delicious! I and my mom had wonderful meal, highly recommend this place for the steak and pasta. I have been having difficulty looking for a place that serves pasta less salty (in my opinion, pasta in Italy is generally salty), but this place finally compensates my effort! If you think restaurants in Firenze too salty for you, I think this is perfect place.

  • 3/5 Joana D. 1 year ago on Google
    We were looking for pasta restaurants, and dined at this one because of the good reviews. However, we found the lasagna and the carbonara pretty average. Maybe their specialty is other type of dish (like steaks), since it was pretty crowded.

  • 1/5 Chas J. 1 year ago on Google
    The service was horrible. The waiter was rude to other customers. The food was not the best I’ve had in Florence. Pretty mediocre florentine steak and ravioli was ok. Don’t waste your time!

  • 5/5 Dave R. 1 year ago on Google
    To find such a quality restaurant near the main shopping area was a fantastic discovery. The service and food was impeccable. Adding and locale DOCM wine just totally enhanced the experience. The service was polite and attentive to our needs. It was a positive change from the "where is the waiter, oh here he comes. Hurry up and order or we won't see him for another 10 minutes hurry hurry hurry". We were burned out on that experience and finding this gem of a restaurant settled our frustrations. I cannot recommend this place enough.

  • 5/5 Jhoy C. 2 years ago on Google
    The best pasta and pizza I have ever had !! The waiters are amazing and super cool ! The food are super delicious with a cheap price. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Verjinia S. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing! A must visit place!! The ravioli I ordered are unlike anything else! The pici pasta with meat sauce are also 🤌👌 Simply amazing!

  • 5/5 Leslie M. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful, delicious meal and a favorite of our two week tour in Italy! The bistecca alla fiorentina was the best steak I've had and the price was very affordable.

  • 5/5 Akash J. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful wholesome food. Brilliant Basics! The atmosphere inside, upstairs! For the pasta with mushrooms and truffles and Oh So Good. The Florentine steak was so flavorful (it's less cooked than US standard, so if you want medium, ask for medium well). The service was great, quick and just the right kind of friendly. Families feel at home here, and it's being just my wife and me, we felt at home too. I highly recommend this place

  • 5/5 Marcel T. 2 years ago on Google
    Good quality food with reasonable prices. Historic location and good charm, services was great and quick. Didn’t have a reservation and everything was booked so has to sit outside, but it was still pleasurable.

  • 5/5 Mandy K. 7 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Food was great! Bistecca Alla Fiorentina: We should listen the manager's advice, When you're in Firenze, should enjoy Firenze's style(stake) but we asked to grill it 'Midium Well done' and realized soonest it was mistake. Plz enjoy the stake with Florence's Truffle pasta is also great! Thank you for the fantastic place & service!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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