Description:
This is one of Florence's oldest restaurants, housed since the late 1400s in a palazzo that once belonged to Renaissance artist Albertinelli (Cellini, Pontormo, and Andrea del Sarto used to dine here). Its claim to fame is the antipasto table, groaning under the day's changing array of two dozen appetizers. Prices vary, but expect to spend 5€ to 8€ ($6.50-$11) for a good sampling. The best of the primi are under the handwritten lo chef consigla (the chef recommends) and pasta fresa (handmade pasta) sections of the menu. They do a perfectly grilled pork chop and, if the antipasti and pasta have done you in, several light omelets for secondo.
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Simple but delicious Tuscan cuisine
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I usually select unknown restaurants by gut feeling and with help from the Universe (hardly ever wrong). This one I hadn't chosen simply because a close Fiorentino friend invited...
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- posted on 11.13.12
- by Eric D
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Found by chance, then saw trip advisor reviews
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We were staying at hotel Grand Cavour, just around the corner from this delightful restaurant. The food, atmosphere, authenticity, and prices are hard to beat.
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- posted on 10.15.12
- by Cmu50
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Excellent food, service and fun!
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We happened upon il Pennello one afternoon and decided to go for dinner. We were greeted happily and enthusiastically. The waiter was patient and answered our questions. I asked for...
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- posted on 10.14.12
- by TheRocco
Awards:
Frommer's
- Recommended 2010
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Contact:
- tel: 055-294-848
Address:
- Via Dante Alighieri 4r
- Between Via dei Calzaiuoli and Via del Proconsolo
- Florence
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Hours:
- Tues-Sat noon-3pm and 7-10:30pm
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