What’s the vibe?
On summer evenings, snag one of the street side tables for dinner at one of Florence’s most romantic spots. The food is excellent, but it’s as much about the wine here, with a strong natural wine offering and hundreds of bottles to choose from. Flickering candles and exposed stone walls make this place at once rustic and elegant. Founded by three childhood friends who are passionate about ingredients and provenance, the interiors are simple enough to let the food shine.
What are the prices like?
Though it feels like a special occasion place, the prices are fairly average for a meal out in Florence. Pasta dishes are around the €12 mark, and mains are mostly around €25.
What should I order?
Gastronomes will delight in the selections of fresh produce that often grace the menu here; ‘a tasting of special Sardinian cheeses,’ for example, or a platter of cured meats from Umbria and Chianti, always expertly and creatively paired with wines. For those who prefer a more classic dinner, you can’t go wrong with the handmade pasta dishes, like garganelli with red onions and courgettes.
What’s worth visiting nearby?
Just next door to Il Santo Bevitore is the restaurant’s little sibling, Santino, a wine bar where you can settle in to sample yet more of their delicious selection of Tuscan bottles.
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