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Trattoria Mario

Via Rosina, 2r | Corner of Piazza del Mercato Centrale, 50123 Florence, Italy
+39 055 21 85 50
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Ranked #9 of 1,500 restaurants in Florence
Price range: 7 AUD - 22 AUD
Cuisines: Italian
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Good for: Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Description: From 1st March 1953. We are open only for lunch, we haven't the freezer, we don't make reservation. No credit card and bancomat.
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Markham, Canada
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Tiny place, taste average and having lots of mosquito inside the restaurant. Waited 1&1/2 hours outside the restaurant was a waste!

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London
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Great place to eat in the centre of Florence. It's very crowded inside, so we just stood outside until a table was free. Once inside we shared the table with another couple, so you get to talk to your fellow diners. Food is simple but very tasty and good value for money ( I recommend the rabbit). It's a good... More

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Florence, Italy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Do not be fooled by the "fishing" method used by the places next door to Mario... I once made the mistake of going to their neighbor, (I will not even mention the name) I was sick within 40 minutes after eating my meal and it lasted for three days... Then I tried Mario... What a difference! Mario has never failed... More

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Tel-Aviv, Israel
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

Yes, it is a busy place. We arrived at 12pm and it was already packed with people. The steak was really good and the wine was really cheap. It is noisy and happy place. You can hear very loudly how they cut the steaks with bone. You ask yourself if you should become vegetarian... One thing you should know, it... More

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Florence, Italy
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35 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

You absolutely MUST experience this trattoria! Confusion reigns, the daily menu is written on the wall, you'll be seated with other patrons, waitresses speak so-so English. However, this is an experience you will remember for the rest of your life! The key to getting in and out of this memorable trattoria is to arrive just before noon when the doors... More

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See 7 more reviews by Mascalzone for Florence
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

A little bit crowded, but worth a visit when in Florence. Delicious typical Florentine food, mixed meats, huge steaks and excellent pasta, simple and tasty at a very reasonable price. Recommended!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Awesome experience. You sit at the table where there is room for you. The service is great. The food is great and reasonably priced. Do not miss this restaurant when you are in Florence.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013 via mobile

Great food! Worth the 1 hour wait! Service is quick & friendly. This is a family run resto that is frequented & recommended even by locals. If your Florence you have to eat at least once here. Reasonable prices make it really worth coming back to. Note their closed for dinner.

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Tallinn, Estonia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

This place was full of visitors, but we were lucky and had to wait just 5 minutes. Later I saw a long queue outside the trattoria. So be ready to wait! Menu is written on the paper and this paper is on the wall and it's in Italian. You won't get any personal menu. This place is full, you share... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

This has to be one of the coolest finds! All the locals in Florence seemed to know this restaurant as we asked few times for directions. They only open for three hours at lunch (12pm to 3pm); the restaurant closes before and after those times. No reservations, but you can get a seat after an estimated wait time of 30... More

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