The best meat restaurants in Florence: taste and tradition
Superb cuts and succulent grilling across the city's top meat spots
Florence is without doubt the home of great meat, filled with trattorias and osterias serving their finest dishes: addresses honouring tradition while embracing modern touches, legendary restaurants where the bistecca fiorentina reigns supreme, and spots where you instantly feel at home.
Superb cuts, cooked to perfection, rare, medium or well done: Flawless has selected the restaurants in Florence for an authentic carnivore feast, paired with a fine glass of red, strictly from Tuscany.
All’Antico Ristoro di Cambi
Via Sant’Onofrio, 1R
First a simple fiaschetteria, then a full dining room, the Cambi family have enlivened the buzzing San Frediano neighbourhood since 1950. Here, Tuscan tradition fills every dish, with the owners passing their passion for old-school regional recipes down to their children, making every diner feel immediately at home. Alongside pappa al pomodoro and ribollita, this is also the only trattoria in Florence serving trippa and lampredotto every day of the year, alongside a bistecca of exceptional quality and ageing.
Trattoria Mario
Via Rosina, 2r
Degobizzato, La panna un s’adopra, Il brodo un si fa co’ i dado: this is how Trattoria Mario introduces itself. Just a few wry lines reveal the authentic spirit of an address steeped in Florentine pride, where conviviality rules. In this historic trattoria set in San Lorenzo, with its handwritten daily menu, everything is fresh and cooked to order. It is a place to gather with friends and savour an outstanding fiorentina, wrapped in a welcoming family atmosphere.
Trattoria da Burde
Via Pistoiese, 154
On Via Pistoiese stands a trattoria with roots going back to 1901. Nonna Irene’s tradition lives on in every dish, balanced with creative flair and contemporary international pairings. Trattoria da Burde caters to every palate: from lovers of rich stews and roasts (highly recommended) to those who cannot resist the classic fiorentina, or diners craving Francesina, the succulent local stewed boiled beef, year-round. Ready for lunch?
Buca Lapi
Via del Trebbio
Its reputation precedes it. Set inside the striking Palazzo Antinori, Buca Lapi is one of the historic restaurants of the Tuscan capital. Come here not only for a delicious fiorentina (strictly thick-cut and grilled over charcoal), but also for classic regional dishes served in generous, homely portions. Beyond its vaulted cellar architecture, the open kitchen lets you watch the meat preparations step by step.
Da Sergio
Piazza di San Lorenzo, 8R
Trattoria Sergio Gozzi (known to most simply as ‘da Sergio’) is well worth a visit to taste one of the finest steaks in Florence. The atmosphere captures the city’s past: an irresistible plunge into the authentic flavours, aromas and culinary history of Tuscany awaits.
Il Latini
Via dei Palchetti, 6R
In the former stables of Palazzo Rucellai, the Latini family has served succulent traditional Tuscan dishes for three generations. Alongside bean soup, pappa al pomodoro and ribollita, the star remains the bistecca fiorentina, sourced from top-grade cuts and paired with a fine bottle from the extensive cellar. Ask for a recommendation: you will not regret it.
13 Gobbi
Via del Porcellana, 9R
At Trattoria 13 Gobbi, good cooking and regional charm come together in a dining room where time stands still under historic beamed ceilings. Alongside an excellent fiorentina, grilled meat is the pride of 13 Gobbi, together with their famous rigatoni served straight from a soup tureen.
Buca dell’Orafo
Via dei Girolami, 28/R
Buca dell’Orafo is an enduring landmark in the Florentine dining scene; an address where you can indulge in traditional classics like bistecca, ossobuco alla fiorentina, roast veal and, above all, agnello fritto. Tucked just beside Ponte Vecchio behind an unassuming entrance, this is a firm favourite among Florentines seeking a comforting meal in the heart of town.
Trattoria Omero
Via del Pian dei Giullari, 47
Up on the Florentine hills in Pian dei Giullari, this lovely family-run trattoria features a scenic terrace, making it ideal for lunch or dinner away from the city bustle. Once a village grocery shop, Trattoria Omero has earned a sterling reputation beyond Florence, serving traditional highlights such as tender beef fillet and, of course, a majestic fiorentina.
Osteria del Milione
Via di Giogoli, 16
Away from city traffic on the hills overlooking Florence, Osteria del Milione is the ideal spot for a countryside meal. A breathtaking view and a rustic, romantic setting provide the perfect backdrop for Tuscan tradition, which shines in every dish. From grilled meats — the house speciality — to desserts (including a decadent pear and chocolate cake), once you visit, you will keep coming back.
