I was visiting Florence with my friend who recently turned 50 years. We just happened to come by this lovely and hospitable restaurant and we celebrated her anniversary dinner there. The very well English speaking owner could recite her menu by heart even in English. She also made helpful suggestions and recommended specialities outside the menu. She invented for us... More

This family owned restaurant is centrally located and usually crowded. Best to ask your concierge to make reservations for dinner to ensure you have a table. The hostess/owner of the restaurant speaks english and is more than willing to offer suggestions for dinner and wines based on what you communicate to her that you like. Although the menu is in... More

I really enjoyed the penne rigatti at the Il Paiolo. it is not a fancy restaurant, but it really nice and the food really fresh as home made. I would recommend to go there and to try the delicious dish offered by the owners. More

Beautiful food, helpful suggestions, attentive service. More

For 7 days, every evening, after admiring the greatest works of Florentine art, we looked forward to end our day at Il Paiolo, a small restaurant not far from the Duomo. Katerina and her mother, the owners, welcomed us warmly as if we were old friends and served us delicious, always fresh dishes. The menu is all in Italian (good... More

The challenge when one is on vacation is to find authentic cuisine and not eat at the tourist traps. Il Paiolo serves authentic Tuscan cuisine in a pretty dining room. The owner is mult-lingual and happily translates the menu. I had an appetizer of mixed vegetables (terrific) and a nice fish dish, plus wine and water. The bill was not... More

A restaurant in the neighbourhood was recommended to us. When we reached it, the dining room was so bright it looked like an airport runway. Disappointed we walked around and stumbled unto Il Paiolo. The dim lights and single real candle on each table won us over immediately. The menu was not available in anything but Italian - another good... More

This was our first night with friends in Florence and we happened upon this family run restaurant. Momma out front and daughter overseeing the kitchen but taking orders too. Her English is perfect, a big help, and we took all her reccomendations and they were fantastic. Don't remember the other dishes but my rabbit stew was the best I evev... More

Simply the best traditional restaurant in Italy!!!! Loved it, excellent food, atmosphere and menu. More