- Cuisines: Italian
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NileGuide Expert Says:
Arrive at 7:30pm to get a table or make a reservation in advance.
Description:
Il Latini was founded in 1898 by Angelo Latini which it was located in Via della Vigna Nuova as a grocer and wine shop. In 1950 it was renovated into a tavola calda (local diner) which was influenced by his wife Narciso Latini. She cooked simple homemade meals but the taste was rich and wholesome. In 1960, they moved to Palazzo Rucellai,where it is currently located and in 1964 it was turned into a real restaurant. It suffered serious damage by the 1966 flood, but Narciso served hot meals to the Florentines even through the muddy streets. Since 1982, Il Latini is the home of the famous literary prize "Il Latini" which takes place every year on the first Saturday in May and has awarded the most distinguished personalities from the world of Italian culture. Since 2000, however, the place is also home to the award "Fine Dining" which takes place in the autumn. The wine cellar dates back to 1100 and has recently been restored under the watchful eye of the Superintendent of Fine Arts. Today Il Latini is run by Mr. Torello Latini (fourth generation of the Latini family). He has maintained the flavors of the authentic Florentine cooking made of simple, fresh and wholesome ingredients.
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User Reviews for Il Latini
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an experience
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prosciuttos - awesome, authentic. Taste great even without the melons salami - big chunks of fats embedded in the medallions, but the munch is a little tough red wine - house red...
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- posted on 05.25.12
- by elynong
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Charming, with amazing food and fun friendly staff!
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I was at a nearby shop and asked where to eat well nearby and was directed to this gem. The meat sauce was outstanding, the best of my 3 weeks stay in Italy and was better than the...
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- posted on 05.25.12
- by theswan22
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excellent food but definately overated
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excellent food, service,atmosrhere.hard to find.friendly stuff nice people. but extremely overated.paid 90 euros for two persons eating standard menu.
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- posted on 05.22.12
- by tsilisGreece
Awards:
Frommer's
- Very Highly Recommended 2010
- Details
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: +39 055 210916
- fax: +39 055 28 9794
- send email
Address:
- Via del Palchetti 6r
- Off Via della Vigna Nuova
- Florence, Tuscany 50123
Neighborhood:
Historical CenterPayments:
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Hours:
- Tuesday-Sunday 12:30-2:30pm and 7:30-10:30pm
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