Alle Murate
Alle Murate is an elegant Florentine restaurant situated in a fourteenth century palace. It is a beautiful building with eye catching frescoes. It is situated on Via del Proconsolo, near Santa Croce Florence.
The menu at Alle Murate is traditional Tuscan with a few innovative and creative twists. Thus though the ambience and service is always excellent it always get mixed reviews for its menu.
Some of the dishes we recommend at Alle Murate include the typical Tuscan bean soup, especially zuppa di fagioli e gamberi, tagliatelle all’olio nuovo, macaroni with cinta senesi sauce, tono fresco and all the sea food dishes. Duck and the steaks especially the Florentine steak are preferred by some.
Chef Montano is the owner and chef at Alle Murate. His desserts are to die for and whatever you try you will get a glimpse of confectionary heaven. Try the signature dessert which is a humungous chocolate torte with whipped cream. Ummmmm delicious. The wine list is fairly extensive and you can be sure of getting the best Tuscan wines from their extensive cellar.
The prices at Alle Murate are on the higher side and larger portion sizes would be definitely appreciated by many. Alle Murate is definitely one of the better restaurants in Florence. It is ideal for an intimate dinner with its beautiful ambience, subtle lighting and tasty food and excellent wine. It is better if you make prior reservations. Come join us in Florence and we can give you the best of Florence in all its diversity.