Experts' Choice Award Buca Lapi
What the experts agree on
This 1880s basement institution serves what many call Florence's best bistecca fiorentina—austere, perfectly seasoned beef that justifies the steep price for serious carnivores willing to splurge.
“This buca (hole) is a lively restaurant filled with Florentine aristocrats chowing down on what might be the best (and most expensive) bistecca fiorentina in town.”
– Fodor's
Frommer's "Prices at this vaulted basement eatery have risen astronomically, and for no apparent reason, but the quality is still spot-on." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The restaurant is part of the Marchesi Antinori winery, which is located in Palazzo Antinori, the Renaissance palace that has been the winery's home since the 1500's." Full review
Zagat4.0
"“Go with a healthy appetite” implore “locals and tourists” who reserve tables at this circa-1880 “temple to beef” in the basement of an 11th-century palazzo." Full review
National Geographic "Florence's oldest restaurant, founded in 1880; vaulted dining rooms, some with frescoes, and a wealth of old posters and newspaper clippings on the walls." Full review
Fodor's "This buca is a lively, subterranean spot filled with Florentine aristocrats chowing down on what might be the best—and the most expensive—bistecca fiorentina (flavorful, lightly seasoned beef) in town" Full review
