La Piccola Botte

I love this restaurant! It's small but cozy, with a warm atmosphere. The owners are incredibly welcoming and friendly, and they take the time to explain almost every item on the menu. We tried multiple dishes, and I can confidently say that it was all delicious! The food here is authentically Tuscan, so if you're looking for true authentic Italian cuisine, this is definitely the place to go. Everything we ate was amazing, and I give it 100 out of 100!

Dining at La Piccola Botte was the kind of experience that makes you wonder why you don’t just move to Florence and eat there every night. Tucked away from the tourist crowds, this family-run gem is a love letter to authentic, home-cooked Italian food and the warm, unpretentious hospitality that defines it. The son is in the kitchen, crafting each dish under the proud and watchful eye of Mamma, who also helps you order with a mix of confidence, charm, and genuine care. Their daughter delivers each plate with elegance, grace, and a sweetness that makes you feel like part of the family. From the very first bite—house-made bread and bruschetta, lovingly selected for us by Mamma—we knew we were in good hands. We didn’t even fully know what we ordered because we trusted her completely, and she did not steer us wrong. The meatballs with green sauce were out of this world, and the homemade pasta was unforgettable. Despite a food allergy in our group, we felt completely safe. Mamma was attentive, understanding, and reassuring. That level of care is rare—and deeply appreciated. The space is cozy, full of locals who clearly come not just to eat, but to be. To sit, sip great wine, and soak in the joy of being well-fed in a place where food is made with heart. We ate so much that we didn’t even have room for dessert (a tragedy we intend to correct on our return visit). This was, without a doubt, the best dinner and the best experience we’ve had in Italy—and we’ll be talking about it for years. If you want to dine like you’re at your Italian friend’s house—where the food is extraordinary, the wine flows, and every moment feels personal—La Piccola Botte is your place. Don’t miss it.

Our first meal in Florence - quaint, humble and thoughtful. It was pouring rain the day we came in, while a lovely reprieve from the weather, it was also an opportunity to eat food that was lovingly prepared. The owner took the time to review their hand written menu with us before offering a drink and water. Once we ordered she would choose a vessel, one by one from a China cabinet that would contain the dish we ordered. Bruschettas, ragus and fagioli with pasta, perfect with the recommended Chianti. We’re so glad La Piccola Botte was our first stop.

Authentic fiorentino local restaurant, like the house of the nonna with all the typical food and wine 🍷, the prices are also very economic and it is the most local place I have been to, we had different crostini, with mushrooms, liver, tongues and even peposo, with an antipasto of anciuviais and red onion, then we had a small tagliere of prosciutto and salami with pecora cheese, and lastly for dessert the bacione di firenze and cheesecake. Of course with their local wine.

I’d give them 6 stars if I could! Loved locals were hanging out enjoying themselves when we walked up and everyone said Ciao, Buonasera. Ultimate Italian hospitality. Smiles for miles, explained the menu and any Italian word I didn’t know, and recommended perfect food selections. The family is so kind and you can taste the love in every bite! My partner and I come from a total foodie town, our close friend is a Michelin star chef, and we’ve eaten around. This place is authentico Toscano! Grazie Mille, Dio vi benedico tutti!