Ora d'Aria vs Trattoria Sostanza
Both Ora d'Aria and Trattoria Sostanza are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Ora d'Aria ranks slightly better than Trattoria Sostanza. Ora d'Aria comes in at 82 with accolades from 6 sources such as Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Afar Magazine.
Ora d'Aria
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Via Accademia dei Georgofili, 11r, Florence
From $49 /night
Concierge
"If you're a certified foodie, Marco Stabile's creative Italian restaurant is a must-visit."
Fodor's
"If you're a serious gourmand, do not miss this place."
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Michelin Guide
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"The young Tuscan chef at this restaurant boasts experience acquired in some of the region's best addresses."
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Rough Guide
"Marco Stabile... has rapidly established a reputation as one of the city's best restaurateurs, thanks to menus that offer a high-quality mix of the traditional and the innovative."
Frommer's
"Seasonality and a modern interpretation of Tuscan food traditions are the overarching themes of his cooking."
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Trattoria Sostanza
Via del Porcellana, 25/r, 50123 Florence
From $0 /night
Fodor's
"Since opening its doors in 1869, this trattoria has been serving top-notch, unpretentious food to Florentines who like their bistecca fiorentina very large and very rare."
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Frommer's
"The primi are very simple: pasta in sauce, tortellini in brodo (meat-stuffed pasta in chicken broth), and zuppa alla paesana (peasant soup ribollita)."
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Travel + Leisure
"Sostanza is also known as Il Troia (the trough) because its long, wooden communal tables are always packed with diners enjoying the same signature dishes."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"This full-of-charm hole-in-the-wall—a Florence classic for nearly 150 years—offers just six tables (so do book ahead) and has had the same staff for the past two decades."
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Afar Magazine
"Not an upscale gourmet place, but popular with locals, and a place to practice my rusty Italian."
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