Hostaria Il Desco

We love this restaurant!!! We have visited 2 times!! Amazing!

Ho provato Hostaria il Desco quasi per caso, su consiglio di un amico, e devo dire che si è rivelata una piacevolissima sorpresa. Appena entrato, mi sono sentito accolto in un ambiente che unisce il calore di una trattoria con l’eleganza di un ristorante di alto livello. Sai quando entri in un posto e capisci che sarà una bella serata? Ecco, è stato esattamente così. Atmosfera da “torno di sicuro” L’ambiente è super accogliente, con quelle luci calde che non ti fanno sembrare un vampiro e un arredamento semplice ma curato. Non è uno di quei posti che urlano “Instagram!”, ma ha decisamente il suo fascino. Il personale è gentilissimo, e non in quel modo forzato che ti mette a disagio: si vede che ci tengono davvero a farti stare bene. Hanno anche consigliato il vino giusto, e per uno che con i vini si affida più alla fortuna che alla competenza, è stato un bel punto a loro favore. Il cibo: la parte migliore Il menù non è chilometrico, e meno male. Pochi piatti, ma fatti bene. Ho iniziato con un tagliere di salumi e formaggi da applausi – cose semplici, ma si sentiva che erano di qualità. Poi, il vero spettacolo: i tortelli di zucca. Non so come descriverli se non con “perfezione”. Morbidi, gustosi, e quel burro fuso con la salvia… ancora me li sogno la notte. Come secondo ho preso una tagliata di manzo. La carne era tenerissima e cotta esattamente come l’avevo chiesta (e fidati, non succede sempre). Anche le verdure grigliate che l’accompagnavano erano buone, e di solito sono uno che le verdure le lascia nel piatto. Per concludere, ho ceduto al tiramisù – classico, senza fronzoli strani, ma proprio per questo perfetto. Quanto si spende? Ok, non è esattamente un ristorante economico, ma i prezzi sono onesti per quello che offrono. E poi le porzioni non sono quelle cose microscopiche che ti fanno pensare a una seconda cena. Esci sazio, contento e con la sensazione di aver speso bene i tuoi soldi. Conclusione: da tornarci e ritornarci Hostaria il Desco è uno di quei posti dove ti senti coccolato e mangi benissimo senza troppi fronzoli. Che tu voglia fare una bella figura a cena con qualcuno o semplicemente concederti un pasto come si deve, questo posto è perfetto. Io ci tornerò sicuramente, e magari la prossima volta provo il pesce (anche se sarà dura non ricadere sui tortelli!). Se sei in città e cerchi un ristorante che unisce tradizione e qualità senza strafare, fai un salto al Desco. Non te ne pentirai.

Locale molto bello ed elegante, cibo di qualità e personale molto gentile e professionale. Lo consiglio senza dubbi

Servizio età molto bene il cibo era delizioso Specialmente la pasta al tartufo!!!

Great restaurant. Very accommodating and welcoming. Food very good. We did run into some less than accommodating restaurants in Florence but not this one. Very warm and freindly.

Bon dans l’ensemble mais pas à la hauteur des avis qu’on a pu voir

As a Coeliac who requires gluten free dining, this restaurant was absolutely perfect. The menu available to me was very varied and the food was of very high quality. The staff were friendly and respectful, and served the food very quickly. We willingly definitely be eating here again!

Ottima scelta senza glutine, per chi è celiaco da 50 anni!

ottima cucina, tutto molto buono. personale al dir poco eccellente!!

It was incredible and the staff was incredibly kind. The food was superb!

Ottimo cibo e personale estremamente gentile e disponibile. Per un celiaco è un'esperienza notevole poiché non capita spesso di poter gustare pasta fresca e pane artigianale e di poter scegliere tra tanti piatti diversi, compresa una grande varietà di dolci. Bravi!

the food was amazing and the servers were very helpful. they tolerated my poor Italian and still assisted us despite my terrible communication skills.

senza glutine top! ho mangiato delle ottime tagliatelle con tartufo e gorgonzola, una fiorentina e una fetta di cheesecake. anche il pane senza glutine artigianale era davvero notevole. ambiente stupendo, consigliato!

Molto buono tutto e la attencione sempre molto buona. Grazie

Cibo molto buono, personale garbato, prezzo adeguato per la qualità

We loved our dinner at il Desco. Food was great, cosy ambiance and friendly service. The fact that they have a certified gluten free menu is fantastic.

Really wonderful food and great service. Very accommodating of coeliacs / gluten free and a wide variety of options that surpass the usual option of penne only. Highly recommend

The food is delicious and the ambience is lovely. Our server Suzanna always gives 5-star service with a smile. Il Desco is one of favorites!

Amazing dishes and service! Many options for food allergies. Quaint and comfortable atmosphere. Food is not heavy like most Italian places

Cibo buonissìmo (principalmente il senza glutine 😉), staff simpatico e ambiente accogliente!

We were a table of 14. We had an amazing meal with amazing service and at an amazing price. We would definitely return. Grazie!

The food was incredible! Everything we ate and drank was too notch.

So appreciated the separate GF menu, attention to detail and great service. Thank you for a great evening!

This is a lovely restaurant with excellent food and great service. I cannot eat gluten / wheat so was thrilled to find this restaurant that serves many GF dishes, and the food is delicious! The ambience is lovely too, put this on your list of top restaurants in Florence.

Sadly my meal wasn’t great. I ordered a steak, asked for it to be prepared « rare ». It was served medium well. I asked to have it redone, the second steak was very rare (which is fine) but the steak was at least 50% fat. It was not a nice piece of meat. The restaurant itself is very nice with a warm atmosphere but both the service (which was cold at best) and the food have little to be talked about.

It was really great! All the food was delicious and the service was very good!

This restaurant has been the highlight of our culinary portion of the trip so far. The food was amazing and to have a whole gluten free menu to choose from was fabulous. The staff were great and had a great vibe. Would definitely recommend this place!

Excellent food and an abundance of gluten free options available

Phenomenal food. Would definitely recommend for dinner and would come back again.

Heerlijk restaurant, niet te druk. Zowel de bediening als het eten waren erg goed. We komen graag terug!

Als Zölie ist es ein Essensparadies. Eine vollständige eigene Speisekarte. Endlich mal normal bestellen wie der Rest der Welt. Wenn wir nochmal nach Florenz reisen, kommen wir auf jeden Fall wieder. Vielen Dank für dieses Restaurant-Erlebnis!!!😋😋😋

Could not even cut your steak. The potatoes came out cold. My son had the t bone and he said it was so chewy. Very disappointing.

Delizioso, adatto ai celiaci! Ottima atmosfera. Ci tornerò sicuramente. Grazie!

Great food, fantastic service and amazing ambiance!! Will definitely go back!

If you re looking for Gluten Free this is the best meal in Italy!

Perfect night with friends on our 42nd anniversary! Excellent service!

I absolutely loved this place we went twice. The salads are wonderful and the minestrone soup and pici. My husband ate the salmon both times, one of his favorites ever preparing. It’s got such a cozy and romantic vibe it’s like only you know about it. Except you can’t have a perfect night every time, eventually some loud Americans or Aussies find you. Despite occasional noise they can’t help, the service is so gracious and kind, highly recommended!!

Very nice environment, one of the best fillet steak I’ve had in Florence

Excellent location, nice wine menu, the steaks were really delicious

The food was delicious., the service was impeccable and the ambiance was both comfortable and inviting.

I'm in love! The Hostaria Il Desco was exceptional. I ordered some Prosseco and spaghetti and was divine. The service was top-notch and the atmosphere was just right. Highly recommended!

Best meal we’ve had in Florence! Wait staff was fantastic. Dinner was amazing. Our antipasti was the Caprese salad. I had the lamb, my friend had the boar stew, we shared a pistachio cheesecake. Highly recommend!! Not to mention it was a gluten free restaurant!!

Tienen una carta muy amplia sin gluten , el sitio es precioso y el servicio muy amable .

Des vacances en famille dans une ville fantastique. Nous avons fait la découverte de ce restaurant, et comment vous dire: incroyablement bon et raffiné. Un personnel sympathique et bienveillant. Une cuisine locale avec accord de vins à découvrir . Nous recommandons !

Lovely and delicious meal. I would definitely come here again

Amazing food, atmosphere, service and ambience. Gluten free food and service / attention was fantastic! Perfect way to end your evening in Florence

Amazing gluten free food and fantastic service from all the members of staff who served us. Beautiful authentic Tuscan fare, and all gf, with other allergens highlighted. Definitely worth going back.

Fantastic staff. Amazing food. Good ambiance. We loved our experience here, and even more special, the celiac in our group LOVED it!

Agréable sympathique et bon que demander de plus, une bonne soirée

Lovely dinner and wine. Courgette carpaccio wonderful and ravioli with peposo, sage and butter delicious. Excellent service as well . Thankyou