After 25 years we had to come back to see if it was as good as it was then.
entrance
TOMATO BRUSCHETTA/ BRUSCHETTA AL POMODORO
TUSCAN CROSTINI/ CROSTINI TOSCANI
BURRATA WITH TRUFFLE/ BURRATINA AL TARTUFO
dining area in front of kitchen
PAPPARDELLE WITH WILD BOAR RAGÙ/ PAPPARDELLE AL RAGÙ DI CINGHIALE
FLORENTINE STEAK/ BISTECCA ALLA FIORENTINA
TUSCAN WINE WITH CANTUCCINI/ VIN SANTO TOSCANO E CANTUCCINI
our expectations were high as my memory of this place was so strong that i was scared that by going back might ruin this memory but we had also heard that some people had mixed and even bad experiences here so we were not sure what to expect. Walking in definitely brought back memories as the interior did not change, i could see exactly where we sat last time. we had one of the first tables so the restaurant was still relatively empty, we actually got a few appetizers on the house as the owner, who happened to serve us, we had told him that the last time i was there was over 25 years ago so as a nice gesture we got some TOMATO BRUSCHETTA and TUSCAN CROSTINI. we then ordered the burrata with truffle, which was so simple but so good. And we had to order the pappardelle, i had remembered this dish and had hoped it was just as good as i had remembered and it was. This is a must order dish, the noodles were al dente and the wild boar ragu was so tasty and rich in flavor. when in florence you have to order a florentine steak and have it cooked just a touch under medium rare, we had it with a side of sauteed artichokes and potatoes. it was good but we were then full, thankfully we didn’t have lunch in order to save room for this dinner.
a highly recommend and you should definitely call in advance to book a table as it was completely full. i am glad that we went back. whenever florence comes to mind, osteria cinhiale bianco and their pappardelle will always be the first thought.
