We asked our bus driver, Stephano, sho is from Florence, for a good restaurant. He suggested the "Otello."
We went in a little after noon and were their first customers. When we left about an hour later, it was packed with what appeared to be locals. Very good and affordable. The "otello" was near our hotel at Via degli Orti Orcellare, 36.

RE: Il Ritrovo
I'm doing the same research on good places to eat in Florence & like to see places that get multiple recommendations. For those of you who liked Il Ritrovo, about what would you expect to spend there for dinner & wine?
Many thanks!
Ellen

Just back from Florence and we dined 6 nights out of 7 at Trattoria Roberto on Via Castellani (yes, a few lunches as well, I confess). A Florentine friend introduced me to the restaurant and the family 8 years ago and I have been a "regular" ever since. I have taken other Florentines there since and they have made it a regular stop as well.

On the 7th night, we dined for the first time at Trattoria Perseos off Piazza della Liberta and enjoyed it very much.

Thank you everyone!!

We just got back from Florence. We really enjoyed Osteria Cinghiale Bianco. The food was incredible. Try their ribolitta or their great tuscan steak.

Chadl, happy to hear that you enjoyed OCB and give it a good review.

Yellow Bar !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is not even a bar but a family style resturant. Love it. Best Pizza I have had and increadable soups, salads and pastas. Casual and mostly locals. Not to far from the Duomo. http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguid...rginia_beach-i. You will rave about it years later like I am.

Osteria Dell Agnolo on Borgo San Lorenzo between the Duomo and Church of San Lorenzo.

Great food, great wines and a wonderfully local atmosphere.

http://www.deliciousitaly.com/osteria-agnolo.htm