Went to this Osteria on the recommendation of Edo at Il Giglio d'Oro. It was a great value. Tasty options for my vegetarian friends and seafood was great for me! It was quiet and relaxing after a day of touring around.

I had not one, but two fantastic meals at I'Tozzo di Pane. Even before you start eating, you'll fall in love with the wonderful outdoor seating area they have right at the back of the restaurant. It is covered in greenery and flowers, I can think of no better surroundings in which to enjoy a meal. Our waiter was very friendly, and even recommended his favourite gelateria to us!

I enjoyed all the dishes I had here, but the one standout dish for me was the orecchiette con salsiccia, cavolo nero e semi di finocchietto (pasta with pork sausage, black cabbage and fennel seeds). On the other hand, my partner loved their filetto di maiale all’aceto balsamico (balsamic vinegar pork fillet) and ordered it on both visits.

I have reviewed each dish in detail on my blog, if you're interested. http://breadetbutter.wordpress.com/2010/07/23/the-food-of-florence-part-2/

In short, this is a lovely restaurant, and I will definitely return if I visit Florence again.

Food was very good and value for money. We tried Giannino closer to our hotel the second nite, and decided to return here for the biscetta steak (~22 Euros) we didnt order the first time. Portions were small/sufficient but very tasty. Only 1 young waiter at the courtyard in the back, but he was very friendly and chatty, with no pressure on having to order a bottle of wine. Located at which seems to be a little less desirable corner of Central Market.

Nice outdoor seating during the summer. We came for dinner and had nice cold antipasto dishes and wonderful pasta. Pretty good value and decent wine list.