Restaurant · Florence
Osteria Santo Spirito
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- Where
- Florence
An osteria on the Oltrarno square
The Osteria Santo Spirito is at Piazza Santo Spirito, 16/R, the neighbourhood square of the Oltrarno, a few minutes' walk from the Pitti Palace and the Boboli Gardens. Inside, red walls and a rustic air; outside, a terrace on the square, facing the façade of the basilica. It presents itself as home-style Italian cooking, with Tuscan recipes made the old way.
It is open every day except Tuesday, at lunchtime from 12:15 to 14:15 and in the evening from 19:30 to 22:00. Being open on Sunday and so close to Boboli, it fits as lunch on a day devoted to the Oltrarno.
What to order
The house speciality is the gratinated gnocchi with soft cheeses and a hint of truffle, at €12, or €10 for a half portion. Many first and main courses come in half portions, useful for trying two dishes or for children.
For starters, chicken liver crostini with fettunta at €6.50, tomato bruschetta at €6, salami, finocchiona and ham at €10.50, or a house selection at €16.50. For first courses, pappa al pomodoro and ribollita at €8.50, tagliatelle with ragù at €11, lasagne at €10 and spaghetti with clams at €15.50. For main courses, tripe alla fiorentina at €14.50, veal stew with potatoes at €16, rabbit cacciatore at €16.50 or octopus at €19. The bistecca alla fiorentina is €45 a kilo. Desserts, from tiramisu to cantucci with vin santo, cost €6.50, and the cover charge, €2.
How to book
Book online on its Gustario page or by phone. The terrace is the first thing to fill up in good weather. The website has a Spanish version.
What to order: the gratinated gnocchi with cheeses and a hint of truffle, the speciality, and a half portion of pasta or a main course to try more
Practical details
- Phone
- +39 348 346 7804
- Opening hours
- Mon12:15–14:15 and 19:30–22:00
- TueClosed
- Wed–Sun12:15–14:15 and 19:30–22:00
- Cuisine
- Tuscan, Italian, osteria
- Bookings
- Book a table on their website
House specialities
- Gnocchi gratinati
- Ribollita
- Pappa al pomodoro
- Trippa alla fiorentina
- Bistecca alla fiorentina
Tips
- Order half portions They let you try the gnocchi and another first course without leaving stuffed.
- Book the terrace In good weather it is what fills up first.
- Combine it with Boboli The garden in the morning and, at 12:15, to the table.
Frequently asked questions
Which day is it closed?
Tuesdays.
Is it open on Sunday?
Yes, at lunchtime and in the evening.
What is the house dish?
The gratinated gnocchi with cheeses and a hint of truffle.
How much does it cost to eat?
A first course costs between €8.50 and €15.50 and a main between €14.50 and €26.50; the cover charge, €2.
