Hi! I’m looking for a restaurant in central Florence, ideally within easy walking distance of Piazza della Signoria / Palazzo Vecchio, for a Saturday lunch with a group of around 15 people.
We really appreciate good food and generous portions — especially great pasta and meat — so we’re looking for somewhere that does proper Tuscan cooking rather than tiny fine-dining portions or a place that is mainly nice because of the location.
It can be a little vit more upscale and feel special, but we’d still like prices to be reasonable.
A separate room, private dining room, or quieter area for a group would be a big plus, although it doesn’t need to be completely private.
Most importantly: excellent food and not an obvious tourist trap.
Any places you’ve actually eaten at and would recommend?