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Il Santo Bevitore vs L'Osteria di Giovanni

Both Il Santo Bevitore and L'Osteria di Giovanni are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Il Santo Bevitore scores significantly better than L'Osteria di Giovanni. Il Santo Bevitore has a TripExpert Score of 87 with positive reviews from 9 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and Zagat.

Il Santo Bevitore
Il Santo Bevitore
8 / 10
Via di Santo Spirito, 64r, Florence
From $46 /night
Concierge Concierge
"Ever popular since its 2002 debut, this well-placed Oltrarno diner pitches the old wooden-table, paper-placemat osteria formula at Florentine hipsters and tuned-in tourists."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Florentines and other lovers of good food flock to "The Holy Drinker" for tasty, well-priced dishes." Full review
Zagat Zagat
4.0
"“Young and informal”, “rustic but modern”, this “cozy” “gathering place for Florentines” set in an early Renaissance building on Santo Spirito “delights one’s senses.”" Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
""The Holy Drinker" is an airy, stylish and hugely popular gastronomic enoteca with a small but classy menu of seasonal food."
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"The food is based on fresh, locally sourced produce, and it's as good a spot for a glass of wine and plate of cheese and salumi as for a full meal. " Full review
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L'Osteria di Giovanni
L'Osteria di Giovanni
7 / 10
Via del Moro, 22, 50123 Florence
From $32 /night
Frommer's Frommer's
"Their osteria features a sophisticated but social atmosphere, with well-dressed Italians and tourists sharing either the quiet front room or the more communal back room." Full review
Zagat Zagat
4.0
"This osteria features a sophisticated but social atmosphere, with well-dressed Italians and tourists sharing either the quiet front room or the more communal back room." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Family-run Osteria di Giovanni is a standout in this category and therefore always buzzing...meat is a specialty, both traditional and modern interpretations like faraona all’arancia" Full review
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You should reserve even in low season.