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  • Stephen C.8 reviews

    May 13, 2025

    8/10

    Food was all fresh and very well prepared, service was friendly and attentive. Unfortunately there was a family with children playing on the steps to the side of the outside seating and their interaction with the staff was awkward, which unfortunately took the edge off the ambience.

  • Nicola T.3 reviews

    May 11, 2025

    10/10

    Really nice setting just off the Sante Croce piazza, very polite service , food was excellent - pasta fantastic ! Would definitely recommend. Accepted the Fork 20% off deal with no issue either . Great place

  • David H.1 review

    March 26, 2025

    8.5/10

    Food was amazing! Fast friendly service and very accommodating for our first dining experience in Italy

  • Jeong K.2 reviews

    January 24, 2025

    9.5/10

    Amazing food! Great service!

  • Stig Michael Alexander S.1 review

    October 31, 2024

    10/10

    Awesome!

  • Patrick M.1 review

    October 5, 2024

    10/10

    Everything was perfect, the location next to Santa Croce, the food ambiance and service. Memorable dining experience. Plus I left my credit card and they called me to let me know!

  • Nadine M.1 review

    September 30, 2024

    9.5/10

    We had a lovely meal on Sunday night. The food was beautiful and the staff were so friendly. We were recommended this restaurant and it didn’t disappoint.

  • Kelly L.1 review

    September 14, 2024

    10/10

    The steak was incredible as was the chocolate dessert. We haven’t had much luck in Italy finding good food, but a local recommended this spot and we were not disappointed. Highly recommend!

  • Yves V.2 reviews

    August 14, 2024

    10/10

    We went here twice during our stay in Firenze! Service is great, the terrace has a water mist system and the food is excellent. Our recommendation: - the fiorentine bistecca - the lobster pasta - the chianti wine Thank you for the great experience! True value for your money

  • Jenifer R.1 review

    May 29, 2024

    10/10

    Excellent food and the wait staff were very friendly. Definitely would go back for another delicious meal.

  • Pascal B.1 review

    May 20, 2024

    9.5/10

    Excellent food

  • Gordon M.1 review

    May 14, 2024

    10/10

    We decided on Bisteccheria Santa Croce for a birthday celebration in Florence. It was a wonderful experience! Everything was perfect - from the delicate and delicious deep fried zucchini flowers to the incredible 1.5 Kg tomahawk steak. The latter was probably the best steak we have ever eaten. Service was very friendly and highly informative. The restaurant has a lovely ambience looking out across Piazza Santa Croce. We highly recommend this experience!

  • Olga S.

    Olga S.1 review

    May 4, 2024

    10/10

    A very cozy place with delicious food, amazing Florentine steaks, a good wine list. The staff is very helpful and always ready to help. Very cozy atmosphere, I recommend it for a delicious dinner in Florence.

  • Raymond M.1 review

    April 11, 2024

    8.5/10

    By far the most expensive meal I had in Italy in my first week here

  • Amber M.2 reviews

    March 25, 2024

    10/10

    We had the best experience at our dinner. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive. The steak was one of the best steaks we had ever had in our life. I would recommend this place to any one and might even go back before we have to leave to go back home.

  • Victor K.2 reviews

    November 15, 2023

    8.5/10

    I was really curious to find out if the famed Chianina T-Bone was really worth the premium price and the need to share it with another person (the steak was 1.2 kg,,). In my taste it is not. The steak was tasty but not more so than the average T bone in the USA. Moreover, the meat was somewhat chewy - not even the filet part was as tender as I did expect. So, for me it was overall a disappointment.

  • Eloy B.4 reviews

    October 10, 2023

    9.5/10

    We had a pleasant time as a family resting from our activities, the food was good and the service was friendly

  • Gregor P.1 review

    September 23, 2023

    8/10

    We ordered bistecca fiorentina. It wasn’t t-bone and it was a bit overdone, but still very delicious. The service was amazing. All the guys did their very best to make us fill welcome. Ambience - tables outside were a bit to small and was very windy (of course not the restaurant fault). Overall, we had a wonderful experience and we recommend this place.

  • Meng K.7 reviews

    August 23, 2023

    8.5/10

    We came early and were the only ones there at the start. Although it seemed quiet, it soon picked up when other guests arrived. The service was very good and the waiter attentive. The Florentine steak was good quality and well cooked. The complementary limoncello was much appreciated. We would recommend this restaurant to steak lovers.

  • Jakob B.3 reviews

    July 30, 2023

    10/10

    Highly recommended to visit! ☺️ One of the best stakes i had in the world. We had the Chianina IGP T-Bone steak and the quality was stunning. Also the service was very friendly, caring and helped with choosing the best combination from the courses to the beverages. We definitely will come again when we come to florence again.

  • Jason L.2 reviews

    July 23, 2023

    10/10

    Amazing food, friendly staff. T-Bone was superb, generous pizzas, and wonderful desserts. A place not to miss.

  • Kerry P.1 review

    July 17, 2023

    10/10

    So glad we booked here, great service , lovely red wine recommended by the waiter and fantastic steak

  • Katie W.3 reviews

    July 8, 2023

    10/10

    Really enjoyed our meal with a good view from the outside tables. We had florentine steak which was cooked perfectly. Pasta was also very good. Wine and beer was great and to top it off our waiter Arno was very friendly and helpful. Thanks to him for a nice experience.

  • Alex H.2 reviews

    July 1, 2023

    10/10

    Went there with my family using this app. It was very convenient to make the reservation. The information on the app was correct. The service was very good and prompt. The food was absolutely excellent. It would come again thank you

  • jamie f.1 review

    June 21, 2023

    7/10

    We went for the Florentine steak for 2. We saw it was $58 for 2 people but that’s from French cows. It’s $78 for Florentine beef. We ordered it and were surprised our cut came to $100 euros. So beware you are paying for the weight and it can be a bigger cut than you wanted. Service was good.

  • Oscar G.

    Oscar G.2 reviews

    June 14, 2023

    10/10

    Nice place, good service and the Bistecca Fiorentina was tasty, tender and with a good size for the three of us, our child liked the spaguetti ragu very much also. Congratulations!

    Bisteccheria Santa CroceOwner

    Thank you very much, we are really happy with this positive review. See you next time!

  • Francesco M.1 review

    June 6, 2023

    10/10

    This restaurant was a pure delight. I took my girlfriend out here for a date and we feasted upon wonderful local delicacies, such as finocchiona salami, pecorino cheese with beet jam and honey, fiorentina steak and ribollita. The staff was welcoming and helpful, the location is very recommended for the golden hour. Definitely would go again!

    Bisteccheria Santa CroceOwner

    Thanks for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed our Tuscan food and our friendly service.

  • Daniela F.

    Daniela F.1 review

    June 3, 2023

    10/10

    The Florentine stake was marvellous. We also had a pizza and it was average, but I totally recommend the stake. The bathrooms do need some improvement, but the restaurant looks good. I would go again just for the stake.

    Bisteccheria Santa CroceOwner

    Thank you for your lovely review. We are so happy that you enjoyed our traditional food. See you next time.

  • Victoria C.2 reviews

    May 29, 2023

    8/10

    Had a lovely meal here, the steak in particular was delicious. We visited on a very warm evening and, given that we had booked so far in advance, it would have been nice to have a table reserved in the bustling and picturesque outdoor area. That said, a very nice restaurant in a great location.

    Bisteccheria Santa CroceOwner

    Thank you so much for your review from all the staff.

  • Paul D.1 review

    April 30, 2023

    9.5/10

    Bisteccheria Santa Croce is a hidden gem. We were looking for a highly rated, lower cost, restaurant, that had openings within ~15 minutes of when we wanted to eat and Bisteccheria Santa Croce met all this requirements. We were nervous at first because most of the other restaurants in the area were booked, so we were concerned other people knew something we didn’t…and man were they wrong. The food (truffle ravioli, wild boar pasta, and a stake) were delicious as was the caprese salad. The restaurant also had one of the deepest menus (widest varieties of food), that we’d seen in Florence….and most of it looked really good. The ambience was great and the restaurant was just off to the side of Santa Croce. The only down side was every time we asked our waiter for a suggestion, it was always one of the most expensive items on the menu which made it hard to tell if the item was really that good, or if he was trying to run up the tab. We took his advice in a couple of places & ignored it in others…and had great food and wine regardless. If you’re looking for a mid-priced meal, with a true Italian feel, where you’re likely to get some really good food, I highly recommend Bisteccheria Santa Croce.

    Bisteccheria Santa CroceOwner

    Thanks for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed our Tuscan food and friendly service.

  • Romolo C.4 reviews

    February 18, 2023

    6.5/10

    Pricing was barely acceptable only because of the 30% discount with the Fork. Quality of food was not at the same level of the price.... Bistecca not memorable and the Tagliere didn't have Tiscany specialties like Lardo

    Bisteccheria Santa CroceOwner

    Thanks for your feedback. Your review helps us improve!

  • Gerry A.7 reviews

    December 28, 2022

    10/10

    Fantastic food, excellent service, super friendly staff. Made our experience impeccable

    Bisteccheria Santa CroceOwner

    Thanks for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed our Tuscan food and friendly service.

  • Candace R.2 reviews

    November 28, 2022

    10/10

    What an amazing evening! Fantastic bistecca Florentina cooked to perfection. We also ordered a side of roasted potatoes. The steak was tender and juicy,. Great flavor! The price was very reasonable and the experience was amazing.

    Bisteccheria Santa CroceOwner

    La sua recensione ci riempie di gioia! Grazie mille per aver recensito il nostro ristorante.

  • Jason B.3 reviews

    November 21, 2022

    10/10

    Great location, friendly staff that were extremely polite and attentive. One of the best meals I've had while touring Italy. Highly recommend the Chianina Florentine Steak (for two, or one very hungry person). Added grilled veggies and a bottle of the house red that went well with the whole meal. Recommended to other travelers to stop and try them out. Will be back again next time in Florence. Cheers from Canada!

  • Wiona F.1 review

    November 14, 2022

    10/10

    THE PASTA WAS GREAT! Ragu was the best! Also nice staff!

    Bisteccheria Santa CroceOwner

    Thanks for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed our Tuscan food and friendly service.

  • John K.1 review

    October 10, 2022

    10/10

    Great place with attentive staff and delicious food. Steak was delicious as were the sides of potatoes and beans. Daughter had chicken parm which she enjoyed as well. A nice find and place I would go back to without a doubt

    Bisteccheria Santa CroceOwner

    Thank you so much for your review from all the staff.

  • Carla D.8 reviews

    October 6, 2022

    9/10

    Great place!

    Bisteccheria Santa CroceOwner

    Thank you so much for your review from all the staff.

  • LELIANE A.8 reviews

    October 6, 2022

    8/10

    The Fiorentina bistecca was amazing !! The truffled carpaccio was great, too . The pasta was a little bit salty for my teste. But it was a great experience.

    Bisteccheria Santa CroceOwner

    Thank you so much for your review from all the staff.

  • Victoria H.1 review

    October 3, 2022

    8/10

    The food was good, but not exceptional. Perhaps we are too used to steaks prepared in the US and there is no comparison in that regard. I know, why eat steak in Itsly? Well, after a month of scrumptious pastas we wanted a change. We had the filetto al tartufo and the sauce was very good, but the filet lacked flavor. The ribeye was not of the highest quality but tasty. Service was excellent.

    Bisteccheria Santa CroceOwner

    Thanks for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed our Tuscan food and friendly service.

  • Ken B.1 review

    September 27, 2022

    6/10

    Great staff and location but all of the meat was very tough and chewy. All meats not seasoned before cooking. Wouldn’t recommend for the food. I would avoid the fillet as it seemed to be cooked right from the fridge so it was not at all good. Couldn’t be finished.

    Bisteccheria Santa CroceOwner

    Thank you so much for your review from all the staff.

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