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Buca Lapi Firenze Reviews
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Opening times do not reflect when it’s actually open. Attended 3 times, all during opening hours. All three times closed.
Buca Lapi Restaurant, the best in Firenze.
The best restaurant in Firenze! So good we ate there twice during our stay…and brought friends. Don’t be fooled by its “around the corner” entrance door on a street near Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral. Once you descend into this historic gem
Overrated and expensive
My friend booked this restaurant as it’s supposedly the oldest restaurant in Florence. I think that the menu matched the age of the building. It was limited and overpriced. For example the chicken cacciatore which came with mash potato was 40 eu
This restaurant is overrated.
Of course we wanted to like it - no-one wants to have a poor experience - but we regret having gone there. Service was rushed and the server agitated. The hand-made pici pasta was horrid (none of our party remotely liked it); the bread was bland; the
Authentic Bistecca Fiorentina
Authentic Bistecca Fiorentina with traditional service. You might not need an entrée — the T-bone is easily enough for two, or at least that was the plan before arriving. The pasta dishes often get overlooked but are definitely worth trying — id
Best restaurant in Florence!
This is the restaurant to experience on your trip to Florence. Make your reservations in advance as there is a good reason it is always booked. The charming owner has spent his life on this superb restaurant and is personally on the premises overse
Nothing special about this place
Boring ambiance. Food was just ok. Service was adequate. Bottom line, not something special. I wanted a steak but they were massive in size and cost so I passed.
One cannot go to Florence without having Florentine steak.
Do I recommend this place?? A THOUSAND YES!! I've had a lot of steak in my days. Not including wagyu, this is by far the best steak that I have had in my life! And that's a lot coming from me!! We ordered a steak FOR ONE to share and it was
Florence friend took us here, centrally located very nice
Florence friend took us here, centrally located very nice atmosphere. It's a classic restaurant for Bistecca Fiorentina, excellent service and food! Would definitely recommend and come again. Definitely order the steak - it's so large you c
Amazing food.
Amazing service. Reservations are a must. It's a must visit when you are in Florence.
Lovely restaurant.
Very good restaurant. Keeping it simple and real. Fantastic waiter. Hit perfectly with the wines. We ate bruschetta, osso buco, gnocchi, chocolate cake, biscotti. Can be strongly recommended.
My 80th birthday dinner!
We have been going to Florence since 1977, and this was our first- but definitely not our last -time to eat at Buca Lipa. You are treated special from the time you make your reservations to when you cheerfully pay your bill. Everything was outstandin
You need to try this restaurant
Amazing restaurant. Beautiful cosy atmosphere and food to die for. The pasta was some of thr best i had as well as the Fiorentina steak. I was mot crazy with the desserts.
As a first time visitor to Florence and someone who booked
As a first time visitor to Florence and someone who booked a reservation at Buca Lapi exactly 30-days out (which is the furthest they will confirm) I wanted to love my experience there from the beginning. We just visited tonight (Wednesday) and we're
Legendary steak dining
This long established restaurant came highly recommended and didn’t disappoint. Didn’t have the most expansive menu but everything we chose was delicious. The legendary steak was as good as I hoped it would be. Paired with a bottle of Chianti C
Big piece of steak!
This place was highly recommended for the Florentine steak...and everyone said the steak was huge (which it was) and in fact the two of us shared the steak for one. Our hotel called last minute for us and they said the last table available was by th
Book a table in advance to be sure to get a table at this great restaurant.
This is a very popular restaurant for both locals and tourists, and I understand why. As a starter I had the cannoli (?) de Lapi which tasted as heaven, - it was the best dish I had during my whole Florence stay. My husband had the Florentine steak a
One of the best
One of the best florentine streak houses. perfect service, great meats and wines. it’s expensive and scenic. I have been there 4-5 times over 15 years. For me, 5* means paradise. 4* is excellent
Homey yet upscale!
The meal! The service! The ambiance! My husband and I fell in love with Buca Lapi immediately upon descending the staircase into its cozy basement. The vintage travel posters that lined the ceilings created a fun atmosphere, but this restaurant is so
Since 1880 Buca Lapi has been a part of Florence, the
Since 1880 Buca Lapi has been a part of Florence, the vaulted Palazzo Antinori cellar lined in posters while formally dressed servers play well to crowds comprised mostly of tourists seeking an "Authentic" Tuscan meal. Maintained through s
Best Toscan food in a very warm and authentic place in Firenze
A really tos a food restaurant! Antic restaurant very authentic, excellent location, food amazing and the best Waitress, Franca!!! She explain the wines, the food everything about Toscany! Thanks you
We walked in with perfectly good money and decent clothing
We walked in with perfectly good money and decent clothing and we were turned away by the old guy. Yes, they had tables available. A member of my party went back in to ask if we could make a reservation for tomorrow and she was going to seat us but h
We had a fantastic dinner that far exceeded our
We had a fantastic dinner that far exceeded our expectations, the food, service and circuses were exceptional!
Buca Lapi is an upscale, frills restaurant catered toward
Buca Lapi is an upscale, frills restaurant catered toward an exceptional fine dining experience. Our favorite part of Buca Lapi was being greeted by the owner upon arrival, as well as, having extremely attentive service. We had one of the best waiter
If I could give six stars to his business, I would.
It's located in a cellar & decorated with old poster shellacked on the ceiling. Without a doubt, the best steak I've ever had. The service from the waiter. I had was outstanding. He explained the pastas to my wife, and told her what to order. He
Closer to a 4.
5 but really a magical place all around. Welcoming, professional service (which is rare in Italy)....sublime food (even the mixed salad was heaven)....and the Bistecca.....pure bliss!! Really cool décor and ambience as well. A must-visit for sure
This is a great find.
You definitely need reservations. They have an amazing selection of different types of meats, rabbit, veal, etc.. We had pastas and the chickpea kale soup, which was phenomenal. The chocolate torte was very rich, but amazing. Staff was absolutely w
Florentine steak!! That's the only thing to get at Buca
Florentine steak!! That's the only thing to get at Buca Lapi. We ordered steak for two and the portion was MASSIVE! They don't ask how you want it cooked so we just got it as it comes. And let me tell you - it comes rare! We loved the roasted pota
Buca Lapi is an amazing authentic Florentine food
Buca Lapi is an amazing authentic Florentine food experience. The staff is prompt and professional. They are truly there to make sure you have the best local cuisine. The bistecca and tripe florentine were so delicious. The table side preparation of
Great ambiance in a cellar atmosphere.
Server was very nice. Lots of food. Known for steaks, but pastas were very nice as well. Good wine list. Definitely recommend. Quick note: Apple Maps put us on wrong end of block, so keep looking on other end of block.
We were lucky to secure the Last Chance table! The service
We were lucky to secure the Last Chance table! The service was incredible! We tried the steak Florentine, and a myriad of other dishes...everything was phenomenal! Appreciate the restaurant and the staff - thanks for helping to make our Florence expe
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