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La Casalinga

Address: Via Michelozzi 9/r, Santo Spirito, Florence, 50125 | Map It
Phone: 055/218624

Price range: $
Cuisine: Italian
Location: The Oltrarno

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.1/5

Fodor's Review:

Casalinga means "housewife," and this place has the nostalgic charm of a 1950s kitchen with Tuscan comfort food to match. If you eat ribollita anywhere in Florence, eat it here—it couldn't be more authentic. Mediocre paintings clutter the semipaneled walls, tables are set close together, and the place is usually jammed. The menu is long, portions are plentiful, and service is prompt and friendly. Save room for dessert: the lemon sorbet perfectly caps off the meal.

Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V
Closed: Closed Sun., 1 wk at Christmas, and 3 wks in Aug.

Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by trizzo from Boston on 5/18/09
I used to eat here daily while in college. It was a treat to come back years (decades???) later to find this place still vibrant and authentic. Just good, home-cooked meals with friendly, yet somewhat abrupt, service. Buon appetito!

Member Rating: 4.2
Ratings details: Food: 4.0 Atmosphere: 4.0 Service: 4.0 Value: 5.0

Reviewed by charlesjones from North Carolina on 2/18/07
Ate there twice on my last visit,once at lunch and once at night. The service is somewhat gruff they serve great food you might expect from someones grandmother. Basic fare but quite tasty!You will probably need a reservation.