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Trattoria Mario

Via Rosina, 2r | Corner of Piazza del Mercato Centrale, 50123 Florence, Italy
+39 055 21 85 50
Ranked #7 of 1,117 restaurants in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 512 Reviews
Price range: 7 AUD - 22 AUD
Cuisines: Italian
Good for: Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
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Good for: Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
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New York, New York, United States
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Any foodie wanting the fresh best food over all else will be pleased they did the wait. As it's lunch only and fare that makes pasta and local seafood ring with flavor, likely all received from the Central Market vendors 500 meters away. Spaghetti with fresh sea bass and or vongole ring the bell. Crammed into a small , noisy... More

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Cape Town
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66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Get in early to get a spot, and know that as soon as you're done you're on your way out. This is a quick lunch spot, don't expect a lazy lunch. But the food is good and reasonably priced, and the atmosphere is fun and convivial with everyone sharing tables. I really enjoyed it. More

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Limassol .Cyprus
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

If you really want to experience the real tratorria Mario's is the place .Food is great,stuff really helpfull .Just be patient to empty a place and go with empty stomach..u will love it! More

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NYC
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
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Lunch only, Go early. Don't be put off by the long line, turn over was fairly quick, in the meantime, wait outside to observe the hustling and bustling. Food was really good, try everything! More

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pdx
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

This is what all restaurants strive to be. Family run, fresh and tasty food, and great prices. Tight seating as they try to squeeze in what they can. It is great to watch them prepare the dishes with energy and enthusiasm. Nothing fancy but good filling Italian dishes. More

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Boston
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Found this place by accident walking around and noticed the LONG line to get in at around 1:30pm. Decided to give it a shot GREAT local place really neat vibe and great food. If your in the area well worth it. More

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Reading, PA
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213 reviews 213 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
451 helpful votes 451 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This restaurant has been in the same family for decades. The food is delicious - like eating in an Italian grandma's kitchen. Thirty years ago, we were one of the few American tourists, no one spoke any English and without a printed menu, it was a bit challanging to order. There still is no printed menu, but the menu is... More

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Richmond, Virginia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

This place is AMAZING! Traditional Florentine family-style food prepared right in front of your eyes! I can't say enough good things about this restaurant. I went there with my parents while on vacation and it was well worth the 30 minute wait. All of the food was excellent, the service spectacular, and I even got to go into their kitchen... More

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

On our first visit here, we had to wait for almost 45 min but it was well worth it. We sat elbow-to-elbow with others at a table including an architect from about 4 hours outside Firenze who had been eating at the place since he studied in Firenze 30 years ago, We had the trippa fiorentinain in a wonderful peppery,... More

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Fort Myers, Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
1
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Taglietelli Ragout was excellent . My lunch steak was very tender and flavorable. I topped everything off with some wonder fresh strawberries. I will see Mario again very soon! More

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