Carro Matto Food&Drink
Florence
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Reviews
Great experience in Florence! The food was delicious, with authentic Italian flavors and excellent quality. The staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout our visit. You can really feel their passion for what they do. Highly recommended if you’re looking for great Italian food and a warm atmosphere!
I was walking around and saw this little restaurant that looked promising. The happy hour special was fantastic and they were very accommodating to me as a non-Italian speaker. It is a gem of a place.
Fabulous food, great cocktails and a big suprise from this micro bar and eating establishment. Christian, the young owner, took on the task of this great little place not far from the Ponte Santa Trinita (Bridge). As we walked up from the bridge it was up a street on the left just off the small Piazza Della Passera. We were off to eat at the Piazza but spotted Carro Matto, heard laughter, great 80s music and popped in. It's very small, well equipped and has a couple of tables outside Christian welcomed us and gave us sound advice on what to order. Great English, sound advice. The menu isn't huge. No deserts. Just as well as by the time we are their fabulous pasta dishes we were full up The cocktails and happy hour were a bonus. It was soon full of local people. Christians uncle prepared and sliced meats and food too Such a friendly family concern. We had a lovely couple of hours. Please give this local chap the opportunity to show you a genuine side of Florence. You know my reviews are never biased. This was a big suprise in a small package and excellent prices.
I came in with moderate expectations given the not-so-high rating — but ignore it; the low-score reviews are over two years old. The food exceeded expectations — the carbonara and beef tartare absolutely made my day.
