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Reviews - La Bussola

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9.1/10

Excellent
1549 reviews
Ambience
9.0
Food
9.2
Service
9.1
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  • Enrico B.3 days ago

    9.0

    food and wine was great. We had the chance to meet the owners; Nonna , Padre and daughter all wonderfull people.

  • Dave G.
    Dave G.29 days ago

    10

    Great food,Lovely Staff,Reasonable Prices

  • Line G.28 days ago

    10

    Food was sooooo good and the service was impeccable. We really enjoyed ourselves.

  • Jackie J.
    Jackie J.1 month ago

    6.0

    Capers had no oil or seasoning. For me the service really struggled and was not particularly friendly. The waitress asked all customers for cash tip - I don’t expect that in a top end restaurant and that’s what it’s trying to be.

  • Juan G.2 months ago

    10

    Fantastic service by Francesca and her family. She was very kid on the suggestions. I came here referred by a friend and will keep coming back.

  • Marina S.2 months ago

    10

    Great food and service

  • Trevor K.3 months ago

    10

    Staff was incredible! Francesca and crew were extremely accommodating and provided top notch service to our large group.

  • Anastasia Y.
    Anastasia Y.3 months ago

    9.0

    Food was superb but service was slow and full of mistakes and “sorry, I forgot”s

  • Natalie O.3 months ago

    10

    The staff were caring on making sure I was warm outside. The view is beautiful even after the sun is down! I loved the appetizer foods that accompanied my glass of wine.

  • Sharon T.4 months ago

    9.5

    Always an enjoyable evening. This is our third visit and we will be back. Delicious food with lots of starters, pastas, pizzas and meat courses to choose from. Quality you can taste and ample portions. Friendly and professional service.

  • Bonnie D.4 months ago

    10

    La Bussola never disappoints. We have been eating here for over 40 years and have never had a bad meal.

  • HARVEY D.6 months ago

    10

    One of the best restaurants in Italy. Wish I had this restaurant in the US.

  • Amilcare D.6 months ago

    10

    good

  • Alban P.
    Alban P.6 months ago

    10

    Food was really tasty, shout out for the tiramisu who was delicious ! The staff was also really welcoming and charming ! I recommend !

  • Gary L.
    Gary L.6 months ago

    8.5

    great service and ambiance. some apps could have used a touch of salt. nothing unique here as far as food is concerned, it was all very good.

  • Kinda A.6 months ago

    9.5

    Neda the waitress was great! Pizza was very good, steak cooked well.. all in all a pleasant experience.

  • peter h.7 months ago

    6.5

    The food and service were generally good but the calamari was expensive

  • Erica G.7 months ago

    9.5

    The pizza at La Busola was an excellent version of this ubiquitous dish! We particularly liked the crust. The atmosphere was calm and relaxing.

  • Sharon D.7 months ago

    10

    We love La Bussola and visit every year when we come back to Florence. The Chianti Carbonara is amazing!

  • Ben B.
    Ben B.8 months ago

    9.5

    Food and service are fantastic. The steak was tender and delicious. Pizza were a great hit with the family.

  • Lisa G.8 months ago

    10

    Everything is always amazing! Favorite restaurant in Florence!

  • Jason J.8 months ago

    7.0

    The pizza was amazing. The service was uninterested boring on angry. The pasta and risotto was not any better than a mediocre American restaurant. If you go here order pizza and nothing else.

  • Lorelei C.9 months ago

    4.0

    The presentation could have been improved—a small portion of fries and a fried steak wedge didn’t quite meet expectations, especially at €25. Unfortunately, the overall experience was underwhelming, and it took nearly 20 minutes to receive the bill after the meal. Regrettably, I wouldn’t choose to return.

  • Wiz W.
    Wiz W.9 months ago

    9.0

    Delicious truffle pasta

  • Susan Y.10 months ago

    10

    We had been on a family vacation in Tuscany, and decided to eat at this restaurant in Florence before we all parted ways. it was on the recommendation of a friend who had been there in early May. They were 10 of us which can be a little bit chaotic. Our server was phenomenal. I wish I had gotten her name . Her English was excellent and her recommendations were spot on. I’ve been in Europe many times and eaten in many great restaurants. This restaurant has to be one of the best that I’ve been to anywhere in Europe. Everything that anyone had was superb . the risotto special for the night was to die for. I was having temporary mobility issues and going downstairs to the Ladies room was going to be a challenge. Our server noticed me heading that way and hesitating, and she directed me out toward a separate restroom near the front of the restaurant. The prices were more than fair for the quality of our meals.

  • Lisa G.11 months ago

    10

    +1

    The food waa exceptional, service attentive. Overall an excellent experience! So good we went twice in 2 days!

  • Suzanne d.11 months ago

    9.0

    Great pizza

  • Tatyana G.11 months ago

    10

    The pizza was amazing and ambiance was very nice. Very accommodating.

  • Gabrielle S.11 months ago

    10

    Best pizza ever!! Server was lovely and seriously the pizza is so delicious. We ordered a second and then when back for lunch the next day! So so so good!

  • Jim G.11 months ago

    10

    Probably the best pizza I’ve had. Period. Thanks for the experience!

  • Amabelle U.11 months ago

    10

    Every visit to Florence must include a meal at La Bussola. Good food, nice staff. It’s been a family tradition. Always a good experience!

  • David T.11 months ago

    9.5

    Very friendly and attentive service. Excellent food and wine. Recommended!!

  • Gary C.11 months ago

    10

    Good food, fast and friendly service. Highly recommend

  • Malcolm R.11 months ago

    8.5

    Casual, comfortable, good food

  • George L.
    George L.11 months ago

    10

    Great restaurant with great food. A number of locals on a Saturday night which is a good sign. Not cheap but definitely worth it.

  • Andreas F.11 months ago

    9.0

    Great ambiance and really friendly staff and of course nice food too. Francesca, our waitress was great.

  • Anthony Y.1 year ago

    7.5

    The food was good and service was good.

  • Susan H.1 year ago

    10

    Always a favorite! Great selection of pizzas, salads and pastas, as well as wines!

  • Susan D.1 year ago

    8.0

    Best pizza in Florence! (Which makes it amongst the best in the world in our opinion ;) Get the margherita with mozarella di bufala or the pizza funghi prosciutto…

  • Leisa B.1 year ago

    10

    Great food & friendly service.

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