I’ve always loved the Osteria de Benci it has a lovely atmosphere, relaxed, good food and slightly low key – it doesn’t try too hard and after the hectic pace of a wedding and all the preplanning it should do...

compared to other places we ate. When we got back to Chicago the new Saveur was waiting, which featured Garga on its cover. I was frankly a little surprised that Saveur found this restaurant to be such a stand-out. Osteria De...

Don’t know whether you are still there or haven’t gone yet - Osteria de Benci is fantastic, just round the corner from Sta Croce have only ever fantastic meals there...and I believe it is open in August

! It put Peter Lugers to shame. We also had a gnochi that was very good. The house wine was a good chianti, and the service was very welcoming. The next day we had a lite lunch at Osteria de' Benci, which was also recommended by...

In Florence I can recommend heartily the Osteria de Benci on the via di Benci near Santa Croce, Vini e Vecchi Sapori (tiny and supremely delicious food) on the via Magazzini just off the Piazza della Signoria (in a ridiculously...

walked over to OSTERIA DE’ BENCI. We did as recommended and ordered the Bistecca alla Fiorentina first. The steak was just the way we like it, crust on the outside and bloody in the center. The meat was very tender. Viv loved the...

Vini e Vecchi Sapori is excellent so second that one. I am a huge fan of the Osteria de Benci although the prices might be a little North of what you are hoping to pay. Prices in Siena are less. I have thoroughly enjoyed meals at...

from St. Marks Square. Il Refolo – for pizza Il Ridotto Da Fiore La Zucca Bancogiro Vino Vino Cantina Do Mori Florence – We will be in Florence for 3 days and will be staying near Ponte Vecchio. Teatro Del Sale Osteria De Benci...

is the Osteria de Benci - again excellent If its queuing I think you mean Cibreino as Cibreo you need to book. Have a fab time.

and sardines. Be sure to try the pesto in CT, the best I have had in Italy except for Genoa. In Florence, I recommend Osteria de Benci, Beccofino and La Casalingua. Beccofino is delicious but a little more modern Italian that the...

to Chicago the new Saveur was waiting, which featured Garga on its cover. I was frankly a little surprised that Saveur found this restaurant to be such a stand-out. Osteria De Benci: MMM, tasty! Another antipasto of ham and...

My favorites in Florence are Garga and Osteria del Benci. Garga is more intimate than Benci. Specific recommendations at Garga are the gorgonzola pasta (WOW!), spaghetti a la Donna Karan (pasta with orange cognac sauce), veal...

In Florence forget about Quattro Leone (very overrated!) and think about Vini e Vecchi Sapori on the Via Magazzini which is fab and tiny for lunch. Osteria de Benci is great for dinner – delicious food and a great...

Since la bistecca all firorentina is a local specialty and tradition it is widely available. Osteria del Benci has had excellent (and various) qualities of bistecca on several visits. We also like the bistecca at Da Mario and Il...

in our price range in the very center,as well as Ghetto or Trastevere would be most appreciated. In Florence, I’m more at a loss. We have enjoyed Casalinga; it is always a good bargain, but we are a bit tired of it; Osteria...