Sabatini Restaurant, Florence
Sabatini Restaurant or Ristorante Sabatini as it is called by the Italians is one of the oldest and most recognized restaurants in Florence. This historic restaurant has opened its doors to discerning diners from the past eighty years from its location in Via dei Panzini.
Sabatini Restaurant is an ideal place for fine dining. It has an informal yet elegant ambience with wooden ceilings, traditional and international food and professional yet friendly service. It caters a lot to business lunches and dinners.
Although the Bistecca di Fiorentina cooked on a traditional charcoal grill is still the favourite dish of many there are other spaghetti dishes and starters (antipasti) which are very tasty. They specialize in featuring traditional Tuscan dishes made with fresh and wholesome ingredients. The antipasto alla Sabatini is a highly recommended starter. Another dish which deserves mention is the tripe dish made in typical Florentine style. It goes without saying that the pasta is made fresh at the restaurant. The desserts are tasty.
The wine list is extensive featuring both Tuscan and international labels. They also have many excellent vintages to suit the discerning palate. It is quite highly priced. Since Sabatini Restaurant is the favourite of many tourists, businessmen and lovers of fine dining it is better to make a reservation.