
4.6 ·
Step into Trattoria Mario, a Florence lunch institution that has been grilling Tuscan classics since 1953. Order the celebrated steak, add a plate of ragu pasta and a glass of regional wine in its unfussy dining room.
Full description
Trattoria Mario is a classic, no-nonsense Tuscan lunch address, founded in 1953 and still focused on soups, pastas and meat dishes paired with regional wines. Reviewers single out the Florentine steak and ribeye, and some have returned months apart because the first visit lived up to its reputation.
Starters such as chicken liver crostini and pasta like fettucce al ragu round out a short, traditional menu. Mid-range prices, a 45-minute typical visit and lunch-only opening hours make it an efficient midday stop between sights.
Expect a local, informal room rather than a polished dining experience.
Trattoria Mario is a classic, no-nonsense Tuscan lunch address, founded in 1953 and still focused on soups, pastas and meat dishes paired with regional wines. Reviewers single out the Florentine steak and ribeye, and some have returned months apart because the first visit lived up to its reputation.
Starters such as chicken liver crostini and pasta like fettucce al ragu round out a short, traditional menu. Mid-range prices, a 45-minute typical visit and lunch-only opening hours make it an efficient midday stop between sights.
Expect a local, informal room rather than a polished dining experience.
Duration
45 min
Best time
lunchtime or afternoon
Intensity
Easy pace
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Reviews
Oh my, the food was absolutely delicious. So good we went back twice during our stay in Florence. Feels like you are having a home cooked meal with friends. The chips and pasta reminded me of nonna’s, so made it extra special.
Tyler Vinar
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