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Zeb

Via San Miniato, 2, Florence, Italy
055 2342864
Ranked #13 of 1,117 restaurants in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 152 Reviews
Cuisines: Italian
Good for: Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, After-hours
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Good for: Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, After-hours
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Falmouth, MA
Top Contributor
102 reviews 102 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This place is great! We strolled into Zeb when it just opened for lunch and we were met by a frowning son and a smiling mother. By the time we left, we got nothing but smiles from both. I never observed them to be rude, unkind, or condescending. The place is small but the modern decor and counter seating give... More

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Florence, Italy
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW
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I love food. I love to cook, I love to eat and, specially, I love to eat good food. If it comes with a great service, it's even better. But, if you're able to feel the love that was putted into the food you're eating, then you are very lucky indeed. I live in Florence since 2010, and I've tried... More

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New York
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Superb food and wonderful hosts, Alberto and Mamma!!! RUN to this restaurant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Grazie Mille!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-) More

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Santa Monica, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

It's true that you may experience a bit of awkwardness upon your initial arrival. We came to Zeb for lunch and the place was already pretty busy but had a couple seats available. We were unsure whether we needed to be seated, or if seating was first come first serve...now cue the awkwardness. After about 5min of confusion along with... More

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Florence, Italy
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
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person found this review helpful

Went to Zeb after the reading the reviews, which made it seem like a top place. However, we found it unfriendly to the point of it being similiar to a black man walking into a KKK meeting. The son and mother team are more like characters from Pycho than Fried Green Tomatoes. Everything seemed to be too much trouble, and... More

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Paris
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

We loved this place. The owners are really kind and genuine. Food was superb. I wish I lived in Florence after visiting this place. So good is all I can say. Finally, the price.. I think they can easily charge more for what you get. Price is really really good for what you get. More

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Rijeka, Croatia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

After reading the reviews here on Tripadvisor and running into the the place by chance (even though I had planned to look for it), I made a reservation for two for the following evening. The owners/staff were extremely polite and helpful, and they described each dish on the menu in detail. We had an amazing "primo" - ravioli stuffed with... More

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Newport Beach, California
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

WE LOVED ZEB. Owners Alberto and Giuseppina were friendly and tried their best to keep customers' belly happy. Alberto, using his fragmented English, took the time to explain every single item on the daily menu, and Giuseppina worked magic in the kitchen. The seating is very intimate and relaxed. We had fun chit-chatting with fellow travel enthusiasts sitting elbow-to-elbow from... More

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Orlando
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

After reading the reviews here we made a reservation for dinner on our honeymoon. Upon arriving we saw how there were very few chairs available for dinner. We sat in two of 10 seats along the food bar. The chef was friendly ( and handsome haha) and explained the entire menu in English for us. We enjoyed the white truffle... More

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Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Located on the southern side of the Arno river, Zeb is a great place to grab a hearty lunch before a hike towards Piazzale Michelangelo for a nearly 360 view of Firenze. The chef has an unpretentious take on fine cuisine and a brimming wine selection, making this osteria five-stars worthy. My boyfriend and I both ordered pastas (pesto with... More

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