Gustavino, Florence
It is difficult to describe Gustavino as only a restaurant as it combines very smoothly to become a three in one place. It is a wine shop; it is a lovely restaurant with wine as well being a wine bar.
Gustavino is situated on Via della Condetta, Florence. It is close to Piazza della Signoria. The chef has the reputation of being both creative and innovative so you may be in for a few preferably pleasant surprises.
The ambience at Gustavino is very different as it has glass topped tables and metal chairs. The ambience is very relaxed and contemporary just like the menu. The food is both traditional Tuscan as well as what one may perhaps terms as innovative Tuscan.
In this restaurant there are some excellent starters including various salads and goat cheese. The first courses including ragouts, a variety of home made pasta and potato tortelli. The main course is also quite extensive but the best dishes are the fish ones especially the salmon. Lamb chops, beef fillets and venison (deer) also come highly recommended.
The desserts at Gustavino are simply yummy some of the best ones being chocolate soufflé and cheesecake with various jams. There is also a wide selection of cheeses with fruit.
It goes without saying that the wine list is extensive and excellent. Gustavino boasts of having over 800 wines in its cellars.
Do visit Gustavino restaurant in Florence if you have a sense of adventure and would like to try a combination of tried and tested Tuscan cuisine as well as new innovations. When you visit us we will go out of our way to see that you enjoy Florence as much as we do.