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Trattoria SostanzavsTrattoria Mario
Trattoria Mario and Trattoria Sostanza are both rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Trattoria Mario ranks significantly higher than Trattoria Sostanza. Trattoria Mario comes in at #3 in Florence with positive reviews from 7 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Rough Guide.
Trattoria Sostanza
Fodor's
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine
Fodor's
Via del Porcellana, 25/r, 50123 Florence
From $0/night
"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." Full review
"The primi are very simple: pasta in sauce, tortellini in brodo (meat-stuffed pasta in chicken broth), and zuppa alla paesana (peasant soup ribollita)." Full review
"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." Full review
"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." Full review
"Not an upscale gourmet place, but popular with locals, and a place to practice my rusty Italian." Full review
"This trattoria has been serving top-notch, unpretentious food to Florentines...the tartino di carciofi (artichoke tart) and the pollo al burro (chicken with butter) are signature dishes." Full review
Trattoria Mario
Concierge
Fodor's
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Afar Magazine
Frommer's
Via Rosina, 2r, 50123 Florence
From $7/night
"Most of the menu is simple...ultra-cheap, classic Tuscan fare."
"A distinct cafeteria feel and genuine Florentine hospitality prevail." Full review
"This is down-and-dirty Florentine lunchtime at its best." Full review
"This lively trattoria is always packed with a mix of stall owners, business people and tourists who all come for the good, traditional, homely food at very reasonable prices."
"For earthy Florentine cooking at very low prices, there’s nowhere better then Da Mario, which has been in operation right by the Mercato Centrale since 1953."
"Cramped it may be, but rustic Da Mario, located at the back of the mercato centrale, serves up a menu of consistently reliable Florentine classics to a mix of stall workers, business folk..." Full review
"Food is simple and hearty and served at communal benches—“check in” on arrival and you will be offered seats together wherever they come free." Full review
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No reservations accepted.