A small artisan Florentine trattoria in the heart of the city, just a few steps from
Palazzo della Nave, Cantina Barbagianni has been offering authentic cuisine with
genuine care and passion for more than twenty years.
The atmosphere is warm and intimate — a cozy upstairs dining room and a beautiful
cellar room perfect for relaxed dinners. Everything here is homemade: bread, fresh
handmade pasta, desserts, and even artisan gelato and sorbets.
Tuscan tradition with creativity, thoughtful vegetarian and vegan options — exactly
what a great neighborhood trattoria in Florence should be.
What to Expect
Everything at Cantina Barbagianni is made in-house, from the bread to the
fresh handmade pasta prepared daily in their professional in-house laboratory,
to the desserts and artisan gelato.
The menu combines Tuscan tradition with creativity, and the kitchen takes
real care with vegetarian and vegan options — not an afterthought, but a
genuine part of the offer. It's the kind of place people come back to.
You'll find
- Authentic Tuscan cuisine with a creative touch
- Everything homemade — bread, fresh pasta, desserts, gelato and sorbets
- Warm, intimate atmosphere with an upstairs room and a beautiful cellar
- Excellent vegetarian and vegan options
- A great value lunch menu from Tuesday to Friday
- Full dinner experience Monday to Saturday
Starters
- Three Tuscan Pecorino Cheeses with Jam
- Tuscan Antipasto — selection of cured meats with crostini
- Zucchini & Mint Flan with Tuscan Pecorino Sauce
- Prosciutto Crudo with Melon Sorbet
Pasta & First Courses
- Pici with Chianti Meatball Sauce
- Tagliatelle with Fine Beef Ragù
- Potato Ravioli with Crispy Guanciale
- Lemon Tagliolini with Anchovy Sauce & Cherry Tomatoes
- Vegan Pici with Asparagus & Zucchini
Main Courses
- Beef Tagliata with Arugula Cream
- Slow-Cooked Beef Chuck with Balsamic Reduction
- Chicken Stuffed with Ricotta & Spinach
- Fish of the Day
- Eggplant Boat filled with Ratatouille (Vegan)
Desserts
- Homemade desserts — selection varies daily
- Artisan gelato and sorbets
The menu changes often — dishes vary based on season and market availability.
A great value lunch in the center of Florence
Tuesday to Friday, 12:30 PM — kitchen closes at 2:00 PM.
The lunch menu is written daily on the blackboard outside — always featuring
fresh handmade pasta, quality ingredients, and express cooking.
- 3–4 pasta dishes, 2–3 main courses, 2–3 side dishes
- Homemade bread and fresh handmade pasta always included
- Water and cover charge always included
Prices
- €10 — 1 pasta dish
- €12 — Main course + side dish
- €15 — Half pasta dish + main course + side dish
- €20 — Pasta dish + main course + side dish
- €8 — House wine 0.5L
Monday to Saturday, 7:00 PM — kitchen closes at 9:30 PM.
Dinner offers the full menu and the complete dining experience.
Starters
- Three Tuscan Pecorino Cheeses With Jam — €13
- Tuscan Antipasto — €14
Selection of Tuscan cured meats with crostini
- Celeriac Carpaccio With Champignons, Hummus And Mulled Wine Sauce (Vegan) — €13
- Prosciutto Crudo With Melon Sorbet — €12
- Zucchini & Mint Flan With Tuscan Pecorino Sauce — €13
- Marinated Salmon With Lemon Emulsion — €14
Home-Made Pasta
- Pici With Chianti Meatball Sauce — €14
- Tagliatelle With Fine Beef Ragù — €13
- Vegan Pici With Asparagus & Zucchini (Vegan) — €13
- Pappa Al Pomodoro With Stracciatella — €13
- Potato Ravioli With Crispy Guanciale — €14.50
- Lemon Tagliolini With Anchovy Sauce & Cherry Tomatoes — €16
Main Courses
- Chicken Stuffed With Ricotta & Spinach — €19
- Beef Tagliata With Arugula Cream — €21
- Slow-Cooked Beef Chuck With Balsamic Reduction — €23
- Eggplant Boat Filled With Ratatouille (Vegan) — €14
- Fish Of The Day — €22
Side Dishes
- Roasted potatoes — €6
- Grilled vegetables — €6
- Mixed salad — €6
Drinks
- Water 0.75L — €2
- Coca Cola / Coca Zero — €4
- Menabrea Beer — €5
- Espresso — €2
- Wines by the glass — €5
- House wine 0.5L — €8
- Limoncello / Grappa / Amari — from €4
Just a few steps from Palazzo della Nave, in the heart of Florence
Address
Via Sant'Egidio 13R, 50121 Florence
Neighborhood
Santa Croce / City Center
Opening Hours
- Lunch: Tuesday – Friday, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM (kitchen close)
- Dinner: Monday – Saturday, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM (kitchen close)
Hours may vary — checking before visiting is always a good idea.
Local Tip
Cantina Barbagianni is a small restaurant and very popular with locals —
tables fill up quickly, especially for dinner.
Reservations are recommended, particularly on weekends.
If you're looking for a great value lunch in the center, the blackboard menu
from Tuesday to Friday is one of the best deals around — fresh pasta, quality
ingredients, all included.
Reservations can be requested directly through the form below or by contacting
Francesco from WhereDoLocals.
Francesco personally helps guests organize the experience and communicates directly
with the restaurant when needed
