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Bulli & Balene - Spritz e Cicchetti

Restaurant Bar Bistro Small plates restaurant

👍👍 Cute, cool little bar with a wide variety of spritzes and delicious, inexpensive, creative snacks. We felt slightly out of place when we rolled in with our 6-year old but they were very accommodating. If there are no table available, there's a lovely little piazza out front with benches. People often mention spritz, great, drinks, delicious, Great, Florence, cicchetti, bites,


Address

Via dello Sprone, 14/r, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy

Contact

+39 055 986 4218

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (643 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 5 pm to 12 am
  • Saturday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Sunday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Monday: 5 pm to 12 am
  • Tuesday: 5 pm to 12 am
  • Wednesday: 5 pm to 12 am
  • Thursday: 5 pm to 12 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: spritz (10) great (9) drinks (9) delicious (8) Great (8) Florence (7) cicchetti (7) bites (6)
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  • 5/5 Kathryn W. 1 year ago on Google
    Cute, cool little bar with a wide variety of spritzes and delicious, inexpensive, creative snacks. We felt slightly out of place when we rolled in with our 6-year old but they were very accommodating. If there are no table available, there's a lovely little piazza out front with benches.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Valerio A. 2 months ago on Google • 143 reviews New
    An absolute gem in the hearth of Florence! Cocktails and gourmet cicchetti (small bites) are delightful! A must go place if you want an outstanding aperitif in the little piazza.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kelvin K. 7 months ago on Google • 40 reviews
    Probably one of our favourite bars ever. Super laid back vibes, great affordable drinks and some truly delicious crostinis that are unique and flavourful. If you need a mid-day stop away from the heat and crowds in the city area - this is it.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Andrei L. 3 months ago on Google • 275 reviews New
    Disappointing experience... Initially we had Aperol and Campari spritzes and both were watered down. The second round Aperol was a little better tbh. The cicchetti were average, nothing to do with the ones we tasted several times earlier in Venice. And the service was unfriendly and not attentive at all. We had to raise both hands to be seen the third time by the waiter who was facing us from one meter away.

  • 5/5 Kitty L. 4 months ago on Google • 159 reviews
    Just went for a late-ish aperitivo tonight and it did not disappoint. Most of the cicchetti are vegetarian; among the tastiest was the roasted and marinated vegetables, as well as the pancetta on liver paté. Spritzes are €4.50, so I tried the Mirto. After various attempts to find a variety and having samplings of beer, we concluded that Florence (and possibly Italy) is not strong in their beer crafting.

  • 5/5 Matthew P. 10 months ago on Google • 17 reviews
    Exceptional drinks. Delicious tapas. Fairly priced. Great atmosphere as well as service. For tourists, this is a no brainer. I recommend you give them a shot for an appertivo.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anna M. 2 months ago on Google • 144 reviews New
    The food is CRAZY GOOD and it’s so nice to have such things to eat when having a spritz. Lovely spot, really!

  • 5/5 Marco 2 years ago on Google
    Fabulous place where to have drinks and snacks. Their selections of cocktails is great and the environment is laid back yet stylish with a little touch of industrial. If you are into interiors, you want to visit this place just for the little old glass walls, which are an architectural feature of all Italian villages, tastefully reproduced in this bar. Prices are extremely accessible, you would pay €4 for an Aperol Spritz. Along with drinks, you can buy additional tartines for €1.5 which are just very, very, very delicious. We had a few variations of the classic Spritz, all absolutely fantastic. Yes, top place in Florence, you must pay a visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Travis S. 1 year ago on Google
    The drinks are awesome, the staff is friendly, and the price is more than fair. Highly recommend going to this wonderful place
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adam 8 months ago on Google
    Really good value for money and a fantastic atmosphere. Recommend the Hugo spritz.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dominique O. 6 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Our favourite place in Florence!! Great atmosphere, beautifully presented and delicious cicchetti (only €1.50 each) and most importantly cheap and delicious spritz! Usually you’ll find spritz between €6- €10 in Florence but this bar is doing them for €4.50, unheard of!! This as well as the great service and fun atmosphere kept us coming back here every night of our stay! Do yourself a favour and check this place out 😍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gabrielius J. 1 year ago on Google • 85 reviews
    Gin tonics and food here is perfect. Dont know the name of snacks but I post one of the best salmon mini sandwiches I have ever tried. Ate 4 of them, could keep going. They are just insanely good

  • 5/5 Aneliya K. 4 years ago on Google • 52 reviews
    This place is very good! They have a few salad options and also you can make a menu of a small salad with 3 bruschetta and a water for 10€. I tried the zucchini gazpacho and the smoked salmon salad - they were awesome! The atmosphere is so nice with the hanging flowers and the girl behind the best was absolutely great! She explained everything in English and was very helpful! The cocktails are also great!

  • 5/5 Zachary H. 5 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    So we’ll done! The ambiance, delicious and generous cocktails and creative bites with local seasonal ingredients. The servers are really friendly and helpful. Great spot to take respite while site seeing.

  • 5/5 Alfred C. 1 year ago on Google
    Perfect little pitstop after a long day. Well made drinks. Delightful little bruschettas. The times online aren't perfectly accurate, as I tried to go again and it was not open despite the google opening hours.

  • 5/5 James M. 1 year ago on Google
    A staple of my Firenze experience! Such nice people, drinks, and small bites. My introduction to the Cynar Spritz. 🍹

  • 5/5 Starla S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great vibe, delicious bites and spritzs, perfectly priced.

  • 5/5 Aliya I. 1 year ago on Google
    Delirious from the first sip to le last bite. For 9 euros (which is what I usually pay for apéros spritz in Brussels) I got a drink and and 3 bites. If you’re looking for shearing an aperitivo I really recommend you this place , you won’t be disappointed

  • 5/5 Harry K. 1 year ago on Google
    Favourite bar I went to in Florence. Great choice of spritz at unbeatable prices, made to perfection. Lovely service. Great freshly made bites to eat, again at a good price. Cannot fault.

  • 5/5 Marco 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for drinks and a light snack. Wide range of spritz’s and lovely cicchetti

  • 5/5 Ben T. 8 months ago on Google
    An adorable small nar, tucked away. Perfect for a quick spritz or 2. We did not order food, but it looked good and we should have. Service was excellent, drinks were great. We went twice.

  • 5/5 Daniela R. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place in Florence! All the Ciccheti are delicious and the spritz are perfect.

  • 5/5 Chelsea I. 1 year ago on Google
    If you aren't going to Venice or just missed the cicchetti there, check out this place. It's inexpensive, and has a great selection of spritzes and cicchetti. The service is great, too!

  • 5/5 Kyle Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Tucked in the corner in a small piazza found this wonderful gem, great place for an afternoon spritz…really enjoyed their Cicchetti for a nice snack, inside tables and outside piazza seating. Service was excellent


Call +39 055 986 4218 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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