A boisterous, dimly-lit love letter to Florence where red-checked tablecloths, loud music, and £5 Negronis create a perpetual party atmosphere.
Ordering Strategy
Reservations open 14 days in advance at 9:30am and vanish instantly, so set an alarm. Start immediately with the £5 Negronis and Coccoli (dough balls) to share. For mains, the Penne con Vodka is essential, but the Beef Shin Stew (Peposo) or the T-Bone are better for heavy hitters. Save room for Tiramisu.
What to order
Penne con Vodka
Regarded as a staple with 'nice things being said' by critics; it remains a reliable, universally praised pasta choice for those new to the menu.
Bistecca alla Fiorentina
A '1kg behemoth' of a T-Bone steak that 'ably matches' the traditional versions found in Florence; it is priced by weight and ideal for those with a serious appetite.
Deep-fried dough-ball 'cuddles' with prosciutto and stracchino cheese
Described as the 'Star dish' and the 'perfect snack food,' these coccoli (cuddles) are meant to be torn open, filled with cheese and ham, and 'scarfed'.
Peposo
A beef-shin stew heavy with whole black peppercorns that 'pop pleasingly' against the roof of the mouth; it is hailed as 'proof if it were needed that long-cooked brown food is the best food'.
Tiramisu
An 'excellent, very creamy' rendition of the classic dessert that comes 'highly recommended' by food critics.
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Jay Rayner (90%)
Editorial Weight 58 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 7 pts
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Coverage 10 pts
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Public Signal 9 pts
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Boosts 0 pts
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2 Elite · 2 Editorial · 6 total signals
Public signal
4.4★ (957 reviews)
Good to know
The lighting is incredibly dim in the evening—you might need your phone torch to read the menu. Walk-ins are accepted at the bar if you can't snag a table.
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