Reviews - Borgo San Jacopo
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Elena E. • 1 review
July 26, 2025
10/10
An excellent experience from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious — this place truly deserves its Michelin star. Service was top-tier: kind, attentive, and thoughtful. I celebrated my birthday here this year, and they made it special with a surprise dessert and one of the best tables by the window, overlooking Florence and the river — even though we booked last minute. That gesture meant a lot. We chose the chef’s 7-course tasting menu with wine pairing. Everything was exquisite, but honestly… so much food! Before the actual courses, we already had five amuse-bouches, bread, and some extras. By the fifth course (the meat), I was full — and I usually eat a lot! The meat was incredible, but finishing it was a challenge 😅 Bonus points for the olive oil — they introduced it during the meal, and I loved it so much I bought a bottle to take home. Overall, unforgettable night. Would absolutely recommend.
William L. • 5 reviews
July 24, 2025
9/10
Perfect location, excellent food and wine, memorable dining experience
Dmitriy M. • 1 review
July 3, 2025
10/10Superb! Everything is top notch.
Thomas T. • 2 reviews
June 7, 2025
10/10Superb food and incredible service - faultless!
carolyn s. • 2 reviews
May 23, 2025
10/10
Amazing experience of food , service , and ambiance. Every detail wonderful!
Luis a. • 3 reviews
March 30, 2025
9/10very expensive for what you get
Mark J. • 1 review
May 17, 2025
5.5/10The service at Borgo San Jacobo was singularly the worst I have ever experienced in my life. At the end of an enjoyable meal, my wife and I were reminiscing and laughing — and the server had the gaul to tell us to be quiet. I have been dining at the world’s finest restaurants for over 25 years and have never experienced such outlandish behavior. The restaurant clearly cares more about some perceived image of itself than it cares about its patrons having an enjoyable experience.
Jessica M. • 3 reviews
May 16, 2025
10/10
Our server was sooo knowledgeable!! She was amazing. The food was spectacular. Loved everything!!
Ann B. • 2 reviews
May 3, 2025
10/10When we first walked into the beautiful restaurant we were warmly greeted by the host who made us feel like we made his day in showing up for our reservation. When we sat down we thought we just wanted was to order a la carte, but when we saw the menu we decided there were too many delicious sounding dishes and had to order a tasting menu. We were not disappointed. Every dish was amazing and kept getting better as the menu progressed. The service was outstanding... attentive and friendly without being overbearing. We cannot say enough good things about the restaurant. When the host brought the chef to our table we told him in our very rudimentary Italian that everything was perfetto and that was an understatement. We can't wait to come back!
Janna V. • 1 review
May 2, 2025
10/10
Amazing experience overall, servers were very attentive and went above and beyond for us. Food and wine selection was fantastic. Atmosphere couldn’t be more perfect. I will definitely be coming back and recommend everyone comes here. Grazie mille for making our night so special.
Sivert G. • 1 review
April 3, 2025
10/10Fantastic!
Franck L. • 2 reviews
March 19, 2025
7/10food was good but not memorable. dining table upstairs next to the POS bright screen was not pleasant unfortunately. service was impeccable.
david p. • 7 reviews
March 14, 2025
10/10
+4Every aspect of our dining experience was absolutely amazing! Our server, I believe was Souiziana (sorry if the spelling is incorrect!) was hands down one of the BEST servers we’ve experienced in all our years of fine dining! Her explanation of the dishes was not only insightful, but passionate! We did the 5 course tasting menu with wine pairings and the Chef did not disappoint! The fusilli was not only delicious, but surprising! The sauce that was on the dish was so complex and interesting! Our server took time to not only chat with us, but also give “local” insight to everything from sightseeing to describing the differences in the olive oils..and letting us sample different ones! The Maialino Da Latte was definitely both of our favorites! Such an inspired twist on a porchetta!
Turkish E. • 6 reviews
March 15, 2025
10/10The service was exceptional and the food was amazing.
Yolanda D. • 9 reviews
March 12, 2025
9/10
+8Service was impeccable. The food was well presented. The beef tartar was exquisite. Even though we picked the 5 course prefixed menu (the Experience) there were 4 pre-starters, including delicious rolls, and a pre and post dessert , dessert. This made it too much. Our least favorite course was the pasta with seafood - probably could do without it - as pasta was filling and it was too fishy. Definitely recommend this restaurant as a great experience.
Ilya P. • 1 review
March 8, 2025
10/10Outstanding service and very good culinary experience. Pork was amazing. Wine list with careful selection of Tuscan wines
Pekka T. • 1 review
November 2, 2024
8.5/10First the excellent: Service and presentation of food. Then... The space is nice, but tiny details, like the air vents are dirty and table was rocking a bit. And finally, the quality of food, and preparation were excellent, but for me the menu did not have harmony and a WOW flavor factor. was missing. And they offer two preset menus. Both with 5 courses. We wanted one of each but were told that that was not possible. However, it was possible for one of us to have "the menu" and other to order a la carte. We were dissapointed that we could not taste both menus. Should say so on the website.
Mary D. • 1 review
October 27, 2024
3.5/10Fussiness over the top. Rapid fire English difficult to follow. Meat tender but fatty. Food highly salted. Olive oil butter! Drink options universally expensive and as a result, not attractive. Staff tried hard but clearly had been poorly trained. Seating NOT as requested with view of the Ponte Vecchio. Seated at the top of a long stair- concern for anybody with ambulatory challenges. Lovely young maitre de very helpful calling a taxi.
hugh m. • 1 review
October 13, 2024
10/10it was our 40th anniversary and they staff made it extra special with awesome service!
Evangelos K. • 1 review
September 26, 2024
10/10Nothing to add, excellent
Linda W. • 1 review
September 14, 2024
10/10We had a spectacular evening at Borgo San Jacopo last night. It was our first experience in a restaurant of that calibre and it did not disappoint.
Stuart P. • 4 reviews
September 7, 2024
10/10Really amazing, tasty and imaginative food, with excellent ingredients. I had the standard tasting menu with regular wine pairing, the cadence of food delivery was perfect (never too rushed nor too slow), and the sommelier and serving staff were all delightful (with perfect English!). Amazing place for any special occasion.
Rachel E. • 1 review
August 28, 2024
10/10Attentive service, beautiful view and calm ambience. Great food. Definitely for date nights!
Philip G. • 1 review
September 1, 2024
10/10Exceptionan food, service and ambiance. The manager and staff were fantastic. Almost the best Mitchelin restaurant we have ever eaten at ( second only to The Fat Duck!).
Allan W. • 1 review
August 31, 2024
10/10Very memorable experience. Fantastic food and top notch service.
Tung Lin L. • 1 review
August 22, 2024
10/10
Everything was amazing.
Ahmed H. • 1 review
August 22, 2024
10/10For my wife’s birthday, Borgo San Jacopo made the evening truly special. This Michelin-starred gem in Florence combines exquisite cuisine, a warm atmosphere, and breathtaking views. From the moment we arrived, the staff’s professionalism and warmth stood out. They greeted us with a complimentary glass of champagne and ensured we felt cared for throughout the evening. Our table had a stunning view of the Arno River and Ponte Vecchio, adding to the ambiance and making the night even more memorable. The tasting menu was a delightful journey, with each dish showcasing the chef’s creativity and attention to detail. A highlight was the pasta, which exemplified the restaurant’s innovative approach to fine dining. The staff surprised my wife with a beautifully plated dessert, complete with a personalized birthday message, adding a thoughtful touch to the celebration. Borgo San Jacopo made my wife’s birthday unforgettable, with impeccable service, outstanding food, and an amazing view.
Sarah K. • 1 review
August 11, 2024
10/10please offer an interesting non alcoholic drinks option
Alexa A. • 1 review
August 8, 2024
8/10
+4Everything that they brought out prior to the fish was absolutely amazing! It made me excited for the next dish to come until I got to the fish and suckling pig. The Turbot was lacking seasoning even with the sauce. The suckling pig was good but left me wanting to eat the crispy skin but I couldn’t because it couldn’t even be cut. The service and the sommelier was amazing! I would suggest doing a bunch of the appetizers as that is what impressed me the most. Every bite was packet with taste.
Anna K. • 1 review
August 2, 2024
10/10Amazing food & service, great experience!
Scott L. • 1 review
August 3, 2024
7.5/10Very nice restaurant. We enjoyed our experience, but the food was just so so. On the bland side.
Martin S. • 2 reviews
July 5, 2024
10/10Beautiful riverside table. Staff were a pleasure. Food was amazing.
Austin S. • 1 review
July 4, 2024
6.5/10Overall the meal was great, however, I got food poisoning 6 hours after our dinner here.
Matthew F. • 1 review
June 15, 2024
10/10Booked this for our engagement dinner and it was absolutely fantastic. The wait staff were incredibly knowledgeable and explained each drink and dish in depth. We had the spring tasting menu but didn't fancy the wine pairing so the sommelier was able to recommend a fantastic bottle of Chardonnay which we enjoyed a lot. The food was exceptional and each course was perfectly constructed and balanced. Would highly recommend.
Silvina B. • 1 review
June 19, 2024
10/10The excellent staff, the top notch food, and the setting of the restaurant. Thank you for making our anniversary memorable.
Amie S. • 2 reviews
June 6, 2024
10/10
+5This was one of the best meals I ever had. They accommodated my allergies and made my plate match my partner’s so I would not feel left out. The food was beyond perfect. The servers were extraordinary! The never missed anything. They made a point to make the night a perfect evening! The courses just kept coming and all the wines that were matched to the courses were amazing. I loved it! The birthday cake surprise was wonderful!
Mark S. • 1 review
June 7, 2024
10/10excellent service added to the quality of the culinary experience!
Scott P. • 31 reviews
June 8, 2024
10/10The food was excellent and lived up to the servers description. Beautiful space.
Barry P. • 1 review
May 15, 2024
10/10An amazing dinner. Best tasting menu experience I’ve ever had Each course was unique but congruent
David M. • 1 review
April 25, 2024
10/10
+4For a cosmopolitan visitor in Florence, it can be difficult to find anything to eat, apart from pizza, pasta, and Florentine steak. This restaurant was a welcome relief; elegant, modern, creative, and most importantly proud of what its team was creating. There were a few miraculous bites and many extraordinary ones. The service could not have been more informative or attentive. Far and away our best culinary experience in Florence.
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