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La Giostra Firenze Reviews
Birthday dinner ruined
I went here for my birthday dinner when I was in Florence. Instantly we were caught off guard when the wait staff did not greet us or ask for our drink order. We were greeted with βwhat do you wantβ about 15 minutes after sitting down. This exper
Fantastic
Fantastic place, what a great atmosphere. Our last night in Florence and it didnβt disappoint. Food was excellent. All the staff were welcoming and friendly. Our waiter was lovely, friendly and shared in our banter.
Excellent and lovely
Food, service, and ambiance were impeccable! The appetizer was delicious. Pear ravioli so good-just subtle sweetness. Bistecca Al Fiorentine was sooooo good
Food was good! Nothing super amazing.
The best dish we had was the sea bass. We were there celebrating my daughter's bday. Service was ok. The server barely came to check on us. Took us 20 mins to find someone to ask for dessert. Drinks were ok too. With all the reviews I saw I was
We had an amazing time! Met the owner who was super cool!!!
We had an amazing time! Met the owner who was super cool!!! the pear ravioli was incredible!
La Giostra - Old Florentine restaurant worth the price. Reservations a must.
La Giostra was recommended to us and it exceeded our expectations. I reserved through TripAdvisor and our reservation went smoothly. No wait time, they were ready for us. The atmosphere is wonderful, fabulous wine list. We tried one dish from each
I went with a group of 14.
We had a set menu. If I was picking the menu I would have changed some things. The burrata was very good. The Parmesan cheese that was with the tomatoes was delicious. I liked the ragu. The pear ravioli was good. But I do think it had a lot of doug
Good BUTβ¦. Just be aware of what this place isβ¦. Taking the selfie comes at a premium.
Soβ¦. Letβs all just be real about what this place is. It is a good restaurant with some very good dishes. Is it βoverpricedβ? Yes, but when you walk to your table amongst all the photos on the wall of celebrities who have dined here that is
Everything about La Giostra, the food, the wine selection,
Everything about La Giostra, the food, the wine selection, the service, the ambience, was exceptional. It was our last meal in Tuscany and it was so good and we had such an enjoyable time. I hope to come back soon.
Worth the Splurge!
Our favorite meal in Florence. The service was great and the food was awesome. We got the fried mushrooms, which were okay. For our main we split the Florentine steak, which was cooked perfectly, seasoned well, and so unbelievable tender. Is it expen
The pear ravioli will change your life.
We are foodies and this meal cracked our tongue best meals ever. Just astounding flavors. The bruschetta was life changing. How is it so much better than anywhere else!? The chicken liver was divine. The steak, magnificent. But the pear ravioli was t
Disappointed
Really disappointing birthday meal. Was so excited for this as itβs so hard to get a table. I will say the pear ravioli is beautiful. The platter they bring you at the start isnβt anything to call home about. The bruschetta had a big chunk of gar
Pear ravioli was amazing. Burrata was amazing. See bass was amazing. Filet was amazing.
Phenomenal food! But eat at their pace and server will tell you what to order. Best meal in Florence yet! Great atmosphere!
Great environment and good pasta.
But the Bistec was the highlight. It was one of the best steaks i have ever had.
La Giostra has gotten so big that it seems like we should be honored to have a spot there. They need a bit more humilihu
Staff mostly inattentive and stuck up. Only one wine available by the glass. Food good, but not good enough for the attitude.
Outstanding food in beautiful setting with good service
A friend studying in Florence highly recommended and it did not disappoint. We made a reservation and fortunate to get a fairly quiet table near double glass doors (not the entrance) that had a partition from other tables except for one table which h
For foodies only.
If you want the best, make a reservation here. What can I say that has not already been said. The house special pasta, the Bistecca alla fiorentina and the tiramisu are amazing. Get there early and order the house Negroni, relax at the bar, enjoy
Overhyped Photo Opportunity
La Giostra is overrated. I was cajoled to go by a family member, but it was far from a fine dining experience. The large crowds coming and going created a chaotic atmosphere from the moment we arrived. Seating was cramped, with tables packed tightly
Classic Florence
A classic Florence restaurant. Itβs a beautiful place and the food was exceptional. I went with the classic pear ravioli. Scrumptious! My husband had the ossobuco and loved how tender and flavorful it was. We enjoyed the house red wine.
We have made this a staple to our Florence trips.
We always save one night for dinner here. The atmosphere is always business casual. The service is always fantastic and the food is always delicious. We always bring our friends and family here so we definitely recommend this for your visit to Floren
This restaurant was one of our favorite places to eat in
This restaurant was one of our favorite places to eat in Florence. This visit however was somewhat disappointing. The food was delicious. The pappardelle ragu very good as well as the florentine steak. The tiramisu was excellent. Atmosphere beauti
excessive heat
We went to this restaurant, La Giostra, which is very famous in Florence. The place is very beautiful and elegant, and the food is exceptional. The biggest problem was that we didn't have a moment of peace with our children... because the heat i
Amazing experience - unforgettable "life changing" food.
Great service and a beautiful restaurant with a different mood for each room. Cannot wait to go back!!
Pecorino and pear ravioli is to-die for! π§π
This was one of the highlight meals of my trip! The pecorino and pear ravioli was divine! ππ€β¦especially with a glass of white π Please ignore all the unnecessary hate and low ratings about this restaurant, if you arenβt willing to pay β
10/10 amazing service, food and all around great restaurant.
The owner is very cool. Ambiance is neat with lighting and cool decor
La Giostra was amazing with beautiful ambience and
La Giostra was amazing with beautiful ambience and delicious food. We enjoyed it so much, we came back for a second meal a few days later! Everything was lovely!
Definitely not worth the hype.
I don't really write reviews but felt this restaurant needed an honest one. Having seen this numerous times on platforms as a must do in Florence it was one I told my husband was non negotiable. We arrived for the 9.15pm sitting to be held w
Not sure this spot is worth the hype.
A few weeks in advance, we made a 9:45 reservation. They were incredibly busy when we got there and we had to wait a bit to get our table, which wasn't a big deal. But when we got seated, we were offered water and the menus. Awhile later, a wait
5 stars 500 times over is what La Giostra
5 stars 500 times over is what La Giostra deserves!!! Dining at La Giostra was nothing short of unforgettable. Dinner reservations were hard to find and we grabbed ourselves one for lunch. Absolutely loved the experience. From the moment we stepp
Woukd never return
We were so excited to return to this restaurant after 10 years from our last visit. We were disappointed and would never return again! Our waiter barely said hello and we had awful service. The bread was stale. The waiter spilled our expensive bottle
Excellent Italian Food in an Authentic Florence Restaurant
On our final night in Florence we had dinner reservations for 9:15 at La Giostra. Of course we started with a glass of prosecco at the hotel and then a second at a wine window so we were more than ready for dinner when we arrived. Upon sitting down
Overhyped
The food was decent, but the drink prices were extremely high. Very unprofessional behavior from one of the waiters who was openly flirting with a single female customer at the table next to us and brought her multiple free shots. It felt awkward and
AMAZING!
My husband saw this restaurant on Yes Chef video and boy it did not disappoint. I HIGHLY recommend making a reservation because I doubt you will get in without one. The food and service were amazing! We wanted to go back but no reservations were ava
Gorgeous evening at La Giostra
We had the loveliest night at La Giostra for our anniversary during my first trip to Florence. We were greeted really nicely and the service remained impeccable throughout - friendly, professional, warm. The restaurant is truly beautiful, an absolute
La Giostra is my favorite restaurant in Florence.
Make a reservation. Show up early and grab a drink before your dining experience. Order the pear ravioli and a steak. You won't be disappointed. This is a very special place inside and out. Buckle up, you'll kill 2- 3 hours here but ju
Top Class
Beautiful decor. Very professional and lovely staff. This was an experience. The staff looked after us very well. The food was excellent, top quality experience.
Overall the food was good- but for the price point I was
Overall the food was good- but for the price point I was hoping it would be amazing! The restaurant was very cute and had a great atmosphere - and the service was good. Our first waiter was great and extremely attentive. Our tomahawk steak was cooked
Food was good IF you want to wait hour and half for your
Food was good IF you want to wait hour and half for your steak! I don't recommend this place at all! You can find the same food somewhere else. They just said sorry for the wait and absolutely NO accommodation!! I Don't recommend this place
Not sure this one was worth the price.
The restaurant itself was beautiful and comfortable, service was good. Food was ok but for the price we had higher expectations. Our favorite part of the meal was the complimentary apps they brought out. $20 for a spritz felt excessive. If money is n
Didn't go there couldn't get reservations when I walked in
Didn't go there couldn't get reservations when I walked in they said to call the reservation number and when I did, no one answered so didn't go
I was really excited about this restaurant but I left very
I was really excited about this restaurant but I left very disappointed. The waiters didn't really know where they were going and they brought stuff to the wrong tables . We ordered the most popular thing on the menu, the pear ravioli and the
Everything was perfect.
The griller octopus was amazing. The portions was great. The seafood was seasoned to perfection. The pasta was delicious and the service was awesome.
AMAZING! Must GO!
We had a wonderful time at La Giostra! From the moment we entered we felt very welcomed. The wine was poured and decanted very well! The meal itself was delicious! We had the BEST tiramisu EVER! The chef was very personable and spent time speaking w
Beautiful place and Beautiful food
Some of the best food I had whilst on my trip. Incredible tiramisu! The menu was varied and the portions were huge! A little pricy but so worth it for the volume and quality of the food. The staff were friendly and helpful and the atmosphere of the
Everything is tasty
Interesting how what and where you eat can be a highlight of a visit, as this was certainly one. They started out bringing a tasty treat with breads loaded with toppings & dipping souces. We had an amazing mozzarella cheese like appetizer, the s
The service was impeccable, the waiters were constantly
The service was impeccable, the waiters were constantly checking on our table even thought we were in the back of the restaurant! We got the Florentine steak and it just melted in our mouths and was enough food for 3 adults. It comes with 2 small sid
Amazing! Best beal ever! Donβt miss this place!!
I never leave food reviews but i have to! First we had reservations for July 10th but unfortunately the power was out when we arrived. Natalie was so amazing. She suggested we go have a drink at a bar around the corner . Once the power was resorted
- beautiful ambiance - definitely not somewhere I would go
- beautiful ambiance - definitely not somewhere I would go with kids and/or large groups, more of a intimate conversation and/or date-spot. - AMAZING pear ravioli - would go back just for this. Our steak was good but could have been warmer. - our
Did not live up to hype
My wife and I had a reservation for 9:30 on a Friday night. We got there early and the hostess, Matilda, was very friendly and gave us a great recommendation for apertivos before dinner. We were seated promptly when we returned, and received a compl
Eclectic and popular!
The restaurant has an eclectic atmosphere and there is always people waiting outside⦠hoping to get a table! We confused our reservations but the hostess still got us in. She was marvelous. The food was great especially the goat cheese ravioli and
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