Mattacena
Florence
At a glance
Nestled along Via del Moro in Florence, Mattacena brings the flavors of traditional Tuscan cuisine to its diners. The restaurant offers a blend of authenticity, innovation, and a touch of modern flair, crafting an inviting atmosphere that feels both rustic and contemporary. The interior features historic elements such as arches and brickwork, complemented by warm lighting that enhances its convivial character.
Mattacena prides itself on delivering genuine Tuscan dishes with a flexible menu that encourages exploration and sharing. Diners can experience the region's culinary heritage with options such as the Mattopiatto, a personalized platter designed for individual tastes without the complexity of formal dining stages. The menu extends to include pasta dishes and renowned Tuscan steaks, inviting guests to savor the intricacies of local flavors. Patrons are also encouraged to create their own tasting journeys, making meals both personalized and interactive.
The establishment caters to a broad audience, accommodating couples seeking a cozy dinner, groups celebrating special occasions, or casual gatherings among friends. Its spacious layout and thought-out setting make it ideal for extended dining experiences where interaction and discovery are at the forefront.
The commitment to quality and tradition, paired with a relaxed dining philosophy, sets Mattacena apart. Though deeply rooted in Tuscan heritage, the restaurant embraces a modern approach to service and dining concepts, offering a flexible seating arrangement that invites guests to linger at their own pace.
Reviews
Was recommended by our Airbnb host and we were excited to try it on our first night in Florence. We ordered through the fork app (which i highly recommend) as we got a 50% off coupon. We ordered the Florentine bone, 2 x risotto and the Octopus pasta with 3 spriit drinks. Risotto was a bit bland, pasta was simply ok and the Tbone although huge, was disappointing flavour wise. Not a great experience especially when they had the same 16 second loop of the same Ai song playing for the entire duration of our dinner. Waitress was nice and attentative but there are simply better places to eat.
The taste of the steak was extremely delicious! That was the most perfect steak I’ve ever eaten in my life.thank you for all! Staff was kind as well. And when we left, he gave us a cantucci as a kind gift. (We say that “ikram”) Of course it was also tasty🫠
Great place don't miss this restaurant. The waiter, didn't catch his name unfortunately was great and very helpful and energetic. Helped with wine choices too...food was delicious and a credit to Firenze. When we come back we'll look this place up for sure.
Food was good however the beef came rare when it was asked to be medium. The service was nice, the waitress was very welcoming.
We came in planning to order steak, but the osso buco surprised us and was definitely the highlight. The steak was fine, but fairly ordinary compared to the osso buco.
