Il Gatto e la Volpe | Florence

BEST PASTA IN ITALY!
Everything we ate was absolutely delicious and quite delightful from the pasta to the potatoes and beans sides to the cheesecake. The pasta noodles were noticeably homemade and tasted so fresh paired with their delectable tomato sauce. The focaccia is so rich in flavor and melts in your mouth it is indescribable how delicious it is. The servers were very attentive, nice, and funny. The owner of the restaurant was awesome, very friendly and passionate man. There’s a lovely atmosphere with awesome oldies playing to set the mood. Loved the creamy coffee rich flavor tiramisu and juicy meat. This place is an absolute must when visiting Firenze.

Excellent food. One of the best bread I've had in Italy. Service was friendly and outgoing. They treated my dog well ensuring she had plenty of water (after first asking my dog directly if she was thirsty, lol). I had the chicken parm dish which had plenty of cheese. Only negative is the water is expensive. Will return to try additional dishes here

Recommended from a local and it was totally worth it. The food and the service were great! Meat is a must here and the wine cellar is specially well cured. Reservations are recommended but not always necessary. Be careful with peak season.

First stop in Florence.. needless to say, pasta will never be the same. The Tuscan pasta was incredible and we were able to have the white truffle feature. Highly recommend this place for the food, refined service, and cozy atmosphere.

Beautiful restaurant out of the way, delicious appetizers, perfect portions. The Carbonara was delicious, perfectly balanced and light. The pasta is freshly made and the entree with the Boar Ragu had a wonderful depth of flavor. The wine list is spectacular and the pricing is reasonable. Would recommend this restaurant for dinner to anyone looking to experience Firenze cuisine.

Bistecca alla Fiorentina 💯

Everyone loves the pizza and pasta of Italy, but for a meat-lover like myself, Florence and the Bisteca Florentina is what it’s about

Taken from a young steer or heifer, the cut is essentially a porterhouse consisting of a strip sirloin (NY strip) and filet

Preparation is via charcoal coals and the exterior is well-crusted with a rare interior only. No well-done sacrilegious orders allowed

I chose a Chianini breed cut aged for 6 weeks (typical is 2 weeks) with no sides and topped only with olive oil and quality salt

As others enjoyed their pasta, I enjoyed my Bistecca alla Fiorentina in all its glory

📷 Il Cacio e Pepe €12 / Bistecca alla Fiorentina 1.2 kg ~ €100

📍Osteria del Gatto e la Volpe (Florence, Italy)

So happy we stumbled upon this place for our stay in Florence! We have tried the Florentine Steak multiple times and they by far, had THE best one! They brought you the raw steak prior to making it, & the service and waiters were incredible. Also delicious Moscow mules! Also love that they split a shared pasta into two dishes. My #1 recommendation in Florence 🥰

We enjoyed our evening here last night. We started with the Caesar which was different but great. The gnocchi was perfect and my risotto was one of the best I’ve ever had. Service was also good and friendly. Definitely recommend!

Absolutely delicious and some of the best pasta I've ever tasted! We'd return again if we weren't set to leave soon.

Place is off the "beaten path" and in a less touristy area, which is great. Inside was also nice with an old brick layout.

Off the beaten path as the only people eating in here are Italians. Great food, great service. They have a strong in house amaro that I would recommend. For an extra 3 minutes of walking you won't be disappointed.

Delicious and great vibes! I had been recommended this place years ago, and it been pinned for a while. Finally got the chance to try it, and I wish I had tried it sooner! Everything was delicious, the staff were great, and I’ll definitely be back next time I am in Florence.

This place is unassuming but has excellent food with a focus on being able to add truffle to any pasta dish. Cozy atmosphere that's nice but not pretentious. Highly recommend for a dinner that's a step up from your usual but not something you need a tie for. They also have options for big boy meat dishes to share that looked and smelled amazing (but I didn't get).

8 years latter we decided to come back and absolutely zero regrets. I recall that we found this place by chance and definitely this time was planned. Food is amazing, best pasta I had in Firenze. The starters are sooo good as well. Definitely a must go.

The restaurant is conveniently located near the Palazzo vecchio, the Uffizi gallery and every must-see place in central Florence, while also being in a more quiet, less busy street. We have had lunch and cannot recommend it enough. Staff was attentive and kind and the food was easily top 3 that we've had in Italy -which is saying something! The risotto is from another world. Overall a 10/10 experience at the heart of the city. I wish the pictures I've taken did the dishes justice!

Wonderful restaurant. Very traditional setting, with exceptional food and very fun and knowledgeable staff. A great evening out, and at a very reasonable price in the old town.

Great cosy with excellent and warm service.. you fell so welcomed from the moment you step in.. please do not miss go try the sweet burrata starter .. so yummy !

I’ve been in Florence for 2 weeks and the pici pasta here is already one on the highlights of my trip. Also, the restaurant is beautiful and service was attentive.

At the beginning i was sceptical about the restrictions because it looks so dark from the outside but when you are inside it is quite charming and could be romantic too. About the food, I was very happy with the choices i ordered. Lobster Pasta was really delicately beautiful. My partner had pasta with wild boar that was delicious too. Great selection of wine!

I have been to Florence many times over the years and this is the only place that keeps me coming back. We came to Il Gatto e la Volpe just after they had launched their new menu. The menu itself is quite extensive, featuring lots of Tuscan dishes in addition to having an entire section dedicated to dry aged Tuscan steak. We were served by Remzi who truly made the experience something to remember. He was incredibly attentive and took time to share with us some of his favorites and explain the importance of some of the dishes. Everything arrived perfectly and timed exactly. The first night we had the huge 1.6kg steak which was probably one of the best meals I've had in a long time. The second night we explored the pastas and pizza section -- they were just as delicious as the steak. The wine selection is fantastic; the service and staff are phenomenal; you can easily make reservations online. There is not a single negative thing that I can say about this restaurant. This is one of those places that I will go and always plan to have a nice, long luxurious Italian meal.

Oh wow. What a find! Our party of 5 (ranging in age from 14-62) loved this place. We ate family style and shared everything from antipasti to pasta to steak. The service was so great - all the waiters took great care of us! Can’t wait to visit again when we return to Florence. We all agree that the risotto and the gnocchi were amazing.