Trattoria Il Giardino
Florence
At a glance
Trattoria Il Giardino offers a culinary journey through the flavors of Tuscany, serving classic Florentine dishes with a contemporary twist. Each dish is crafted with care, representing both traditional recipes and innovative creations, accompanied by a thoughtfully selected array of Italian wines that complement the regional tastes. Located conveniently near Florence's train station, the trattoria provides a welcoming and comfortable dining environment. The interior atmosphere exudes warmth, making it an ideal setting for enjoying a memorable meal. Guests can end their dining experience with a selection of homemade desserts that are crafted daily, enhancing the feeling of authenticity and home. Trattoria Il Giardino is noted for its emphasis on hospitality, with every detail meticulously attended to, ensuring that every meal feels like a special occasion. Its strategic location and inviting ambiance make it a practical choice for visitors looking to savor traditional Tuscan flavors away from the frequently busier city center spots.
Reviews
Very friendly staff, absolutely delicious food. The best part is with three kids they were ready for us. Pasta red sauce, pasta with butter, done! Food for adults was extremely good. Would happily come back next time we are in Italy.
Very local and very Italian interior. The food was ok , it’s not great but not bad. There are only 2 serving staffs and they’re so efficient and productive. I commend their hard work and service. The ambience was great though, you could tell you’re at Italy 😀✌️.
It’s the first spot we visited after arriving at Florence. The ambience is very pleasant, the food was good too but slightly on the pricer end, in comparison to the other restaurant in town. I would recommend their Tortelli Mugellani al Peposo. Overall a pleasant experience.
We chose this restaurant based on its 4.6/5 rating and the 50% discount offered on TheFork. The service was attentive and the atmosphere pleasant, but the food itself was fairly average—around a 6–7/10 overall. We ordered the wild boar pici, T-bone steak, cockerel with potatoes, sautéed spinach, a bottle of water and a 375 ml house red. The pici had good flavor, but the meat was quite dry and tough to chew. The cockerel was similarly well-seasoned yet extremely dry, and we ended up leaving a noticeable portion unfinished. The T-bone steak was acceptable, especially considering the discounted price. Overall, the experience was reasonable given the promotion (though the bill still exceeded €100 after the discount). Without the discount, however, the food quality does not justify either the full price or a 4.6 rating—closer to a 3–4/5 in our view. We’re from NYC and are accustomed to paying for quality, but even by that standard, the full price felt too high given the execution of the dishes.
We chose this restaurant on a recommendation and we don't regret it at all. The "bistecca alla fiorentina super premium" was delicious, perfectly accompanied by "Patate fritte alla Ghiota". We ordered desserts purely for our sweet tooth: Tiramisu and Zucotto. The welcome was warm and the service impeccable.
