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Ristorante Il Guscio
🍽️FoodClosed · Opens 7:15 PM$$ · Mid-range

Ristorante Il Guscio

4.5 ·

Settle in at Ristorante Il Guscio, a warm Oltrarno trattoria loved for its Tuscan cooking. Order homemade pasta, slow-cooked veal cheeks and a glass of local wine in a relaxed, polished room.

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Full description

Il Guscio is a trattoria on the Oltrarno side of Florence, offering the classic Tuscan sequence of antipasti, pasta and meat or seafood mains. Reviewers highlight dishes such as veal cheeks on mashed potatoes and duck ragu on homemade pasta, along with a warm, inviting atmosphere and attentive service.

A robust wine list backs up the menu. Some guests report needing to book in advance and leave a deposit, which they felt was worth it.

With a 4.5 rating and mid-range prices, it suits couples and locals seeking a considered, unhurried lunch or dinner, usually around 75 minutes.

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Address

Via dell'Orto, 49, 50124 Firenze FI, Italy · Firenze
Website
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Hours

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Booking

Booking recommended

Duration

1h15

Best time

lunchtime or evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

  • Book in advance, as a deposit may be requested
  • check the hours since it is closed for Saturday lunch
  • pair the pasta or veal cheeks with a Tuscan wine from the list
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Reviews

Everything was excellent! The food absolutely incredible. We had veal cheeks on mashed potatoes that were like velvet and duck Ragu on homemade pasta. The atmosphere warm and inviting. The service exceptional. I would love to eat there every night!!

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susan Russo

3/5

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