You can read Florence from a table too. For anyone looking for historic trattorias in Florence, this 500G selection brings together ten addresses: Mario, Sostanza, Da Burde, Antico Fattore, Sabatino, La Casalinga, Gozzi, Cammillo, Marione and Le Mossacce. Ten businesses with documented roots in different neighbourhoods.
Our criteria are straightforward: recognisable roots, a connection with tradition and useful information for choosing. This is an editorial selection, not an absolute ranking. The numbers help you navigate; they are not scores.
Ten places to save
- Trattoria Mario
- Trattoria Sostanza
- Da Burde
- Antico Fattore
- Sabatino
- La Casalinga
- Trattoria Sergio Gozzi
- Cammillo
- Marione
- Le Mossacce
1. Trattoria Mario
Address: Via Rosina 2/r, San Lorenzo.
The story begins in 1953 with a wine shop serving workers from the Mercato Centrale. It became a trattoria in 1957. That relationship with San Lorenzo makes it interesting for a guide: an address that grew alongside the city’s daily work.
The Associazione Esercizi Storici Fiorentini describes a daily changing menu including ribollita, potato tortelli and steak. Consider it for lunch near the market; check its own channels for current availability and admission arrangements.
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2. Trattoria Sostanza
Address: Via del Porcellana 25/r, Ognissanti.
Sostanza began in 1869 as an osteria, wine shop and grocery store. The historic-business listing describes period furnishings and an open kitchen: details that explain how a trattoria can also become a small material archive.
Its documented dishes include butter-cooked chicken breasts, an artichoke omelette and Florentine steak. If you want a recognisable dish around which to plan your stop, investigate the current menu. Ask what is available on your chosen day and arrange your table through the venue’s contacts.
3. Da Burde
Address: Via Pistoiese 154, Florence.
Its origins date to 1901; the business moved to Via Pistoiese in 1927. The story runs from wine shop and grocery to trattoria, continued by the Gori family. The restaurant’s website gives its current address as Via Pistoiese 154.
Consider it if you can plan a dedicated trip for lunch. Historical sources mention soups, boiled meats and other Tuscan preparations; its website also publishes extensively about wine. The menu and events published by the restaurant can help you choose a day.
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4. Antico Fattore
Address: Via Lambertesca 1/3r, near the Uffizi.
Established in 1865, Antico Fattore connects Florentine cooking with meetings of artists and writers. The literary prize bearing its name began in 1931. For 500G, that crossing of food and culture is a good reason to include it.
Its position makes it convenient for a stop near the Uffizi. Read the current menu before booking and choose according to dishes, time and budget. Longevity tells a story; lunch remains a personal choice.
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5. Sabatino
Address: Via Pisana 2/r.
The Buccioni family has been associated with this trattoria near Porta San Frediano since 1956. The website publishes the daily menu and describes home-style cooking that changes with the seasons. Consider it when exploring San Frediano and check the current offering before deciding.
6. La Casalinga
Address: Via dei Michelozzi 9/r.
La Casalinga gives 1963 as its founding year. It is in Santo Spirito, on a street to include in a walk through Oltrarno. Its website provides menus and booking information, useful for comparing dishes and arranging a table.
7. Trattoria Sergio Gozzi
Address: Piazza San Lorenzo 8/r.
According to Esercizi Storici Fiorentini, the Gozzi family’s history at the venue dates to 1915. The listing mentions peposo, braised cutlets and meatballs alongside traditional soups. Another San Lorenzo address: choose according to the available menu and current admission arrangements.
8. Cammillo
Address: Borgo San Jacopo 57/r.
Destination Florence traces the wine shop’s beginnings to 1943 and its move to Borgo San Jacopo in 1945, before becoming a restaurant. Cammillo adds another transition from shop to table to the map. Its position suits a stop during a day in Oltrarno.
9. Marione
Address: Via della Spada 27/r.
The historical listing describes a shop becoming a dining business in 1918 and the management change in 1966 that gave rise to the name Marione. Via della Spada adds a central stop. For your actual meal, compare the menu and availability through the venue’s contacts.
10. Le Mossacce
Address: Via del Proconsolo 55/r.
Founded in 1925, Le Mossacce began as a wine shop and became a trattoria. Esercizi Storici describes seasonal cooking including ribollita, roast pork and boiled meats. Consider it when walking through the centre around Via del Proconsolo and Borgo degli Albizi.
Choose a trattoria to suit your day
For San Lorenzo, start with Mario. Around Ognissanti, consider Sostanza. Near the Uffizi, look at Antico Fattore. Da Burde deserves a separately planned stop. These are alternatives for different days: a useful guide leaves time for a walk after lunch too.
Practical questions
How much does a historic trattoria in Florence cost?
The bill depends on dishes, wine and portions. For steak, check the price by weight and minimum weight; ask about cover charges and conditions before ordering. Official menus are the reference for current prices.
Do I need to book?
Each venue has its own rules. Check its website or call before setting out: not every trattoria manages admission in the same way.
Which one is in the centre?
Mario, Sostanza and Antico Fattore are in three different central areas. First choose the neighbourhood on your route, then compare menus.
Still hungry? Explore Pisa’s trattorias and osterias or all our Dining guides.
Editorial research updated on 9 October 2026, using venue sources, Esercizi Storici Fiorentini and Vetrina Toscana. This is not a report of team visits or tastings. Dishes mentioned in sources are not guaranteed to be on the day’s menu.