WOW dinner here was amazing!!! You must make a reservation to eat here they will be booked up if you try to walk in! We were able to reserve the day prior. Walking in, this restaurant is definitely unique. Each wall is filled with unique decorative items and it feels like you are in a well established place. They are known here for the Florentine Steaks, which is primarily the reason we wanted to come here. When in Florence, trying the Florentine steak is a must! They have 2 options for the steak and opted for the filet cut. Both are big enough for 2 people as they're basically 46oz portions. We did the side of vegetables and potatoes. The bring the raw cut of steak out to you at the table to show you the cut and weight before cooking. Once being cooked, it came out quickly!! Their recommendation of temperature is medium rare, which we opted for. Service was nice, they bring out a hot plate before the steak comes and assist you in dressing the first piece. The steak is pre-sliced and the server will serve the first piece, put some olive oil and black salt on it before letting you dine. That was cool to see!! The salt and olive oil taste so good on there. Between the 2 of us we left just a little steak behind and were able to eat mostly everything. The oven roasted potatoes were so tender and well seasoned. Great side choice. The vegetables were not cooked fully and were hard but that's ok, we still ate them and everything else was amazing. On the way out we were stopped by someone who appeared to be the owner who asked us how the meal was. He stated he had a gift for us and gave us a bottle of the house wine which is made specially for the restaurant. How cool!!! I couldn't thank him enough what a great dining experience! Highly recommend Vecchio Cancello especially if you want to try Florence's signature steak!

During our first night in Florence my wife and I stumbled across this restaurant and man ole man, it was an experience. Firstly, the ambiance of the space is such a vibe! (A great feeling). It almost made you feel like you were walking into someone's home so it definitely made us feel welcome. We decided to sit in their garden area and was quickly greeted by our waiter. After reviewing the menu and asking a few questions, we decided on ordering a glass of their house wine and some Ravioli dishes. I ordered the Tortello dell' Appennino - stuffed ravioli with duck meat sauce and my wife ordered the Mezzelune - ravioli stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach with fresh truffle and toasted almonds. Smh ugh both dishes tasted amazing! And they were the perfect portion size so we weren't super hungry or bloated afterwards. While we waited for the check, the waiter offered us some shots of lemoncello (alcoholic) and they had a nice kick to them! And just when we taught the experience couldn't get any better, the owner greeted us on the way out and gave us a free bottle of their house wine as a gift for dining with them! Trust me, if you're looking for a restaurant to try out, look no further, this is it! Also - random things to keep in mind: - call to make a reservation before going if you can. We caught them on a slow night (Wednesday around 8pm) so we were able to walk in. But don't chance it cause it can get busy quick! - we aren't big red meat eaters but this spot is also know for their steaks. The group next to us ordered a streak the size of my head, no lie! They even big it out and weigh it in front of you so you can know how much it is. It's definitely an experience to try if you enjoy steaks. And the smell smh amazing!

First meal in Florence! Thank goodness we made a reservation beforehand because it got pretty packed for lunch. We arrived right when it opened so we were one of the first people to get seated. Everything was so yummy and cooked to perfection. We got the steak and pappardelle. The restaurant atmosphere was lovely and cozy. And the staff were super friendly. Loved that they brought out a scale to weigh the steak out in front of you. Definitely would love to try this restaurant again if I'm ever back in the city!

Great friendly staff- great food-great atmosphere- Food was delicious I wouldn't even know where to start. The black truffle ravioli I must mention as it was so special. We tried a bunch of apps, pastas, entrees - all fabulous! All around a great meal, friendly and accommodating staff - ****fabulous with allergies too- *****( allergy charts, waiter verified ingredients- couldn't felt more comfortable and at ease!) THANK YOU!!! we would definitely visit again when in town. Bravo! Enjoy!

4.5/5 - Made a rez well ahead of time, got there and service was practiced and on point. A little fast for Italy... but everybody spoke english and this place knows its rankings and is catering to tourists. Pasta and wine were legit and the steak was some of the best I've had in recent memory... rare, thick, juicy, and left the bone so I could get all the meat off. Awesome steak, I'd go back- even gave us a bottle of wine as we were leaving

The food here is delicious and the staff is so friendly. Inside feels open and intimate at the same time. It is a top rated restaurant on TripAdvisor and all of Florence, making it a little harder to snag a seat. I would definitely recommend making a reservation beforehand. There were a mix of tourists and locals. The pasta tastes fresh and is seasoned very well. They also offer a basket of free bread. I can see why this place is highly rated! The pasta is well priced for decent portions that leave you there feeling full.

This is an absolutely lovely Osteria! We enjoyed a late lunch here and the food and service were excellent! My wife especially enjoyed the Florentine Tripe Stew! Again, the service was excellent and as we were leaving, I was presented with a bottle of their Tuscan wine. First rate restaurant!

Outstanding We had great food. We had great wine. The service was so friendly. Even as you walk by the kitchen, all the staff say good evening. We went for the steak and we were not disappointed. Absolutely divine. A perfect evening and we would highly recommend.

The best restaurant we went to in italy, and the best food we had so far. The cured meats and cheeseboard came with truffle honey and fig jam, and the crositinis were simply divine! The risotto with pumpkin and cod was one of the best risottos I had, the the fillet meat came with two special salts (volcanic and lava) and both went so well with the meat. The cheesecake was very soft and light, and the perfect finish to the meal. The servers were exceptional and described every plate in detail for us. Would come here again in a heartbeat.

Great hospitality, impeccable service, warm atmosphere, and delicious fresh food. We ate the burata & tomatoes appetizer, mezzeluna truffle ravioli, osso buco & tiramisu. Nicola our server was fantastic, the wine was fantastic and they even offered us some homemade limoncello and a bottle of wine as a gift. They were so kind and generous and said it was an honor to be a part of our memory- adorable.