Caffe' Bigallo - Firenze

We dropped into this routine-looking trattoria not expecting to like it, because we were exhausted from sighseeing. What a happy surprise! Heavenly lasagna and tiara missou. Mid-way between the Duomo and the Bargelolo, it makes a convenient restaurant break. Go there. Unlike the experience of an earlier poster, we found the management to be gracious, and they happily accepted our credit card.

We slipped into this establishment because no one else was there. Now we know why. I ordered a grilled sirloin, medium, on a bed of arugula with potatoes with slices of Parmesan cheese fresh tomatoes. Cutting the meat slices with difficulty using a steak knife was indicative of how much chewing I'd be engaged in to choke down this piece of meat. Instead of celebrating a romantic dinner in the heart of the birthplace of the Renaissance we held a wake for the cow who needlessly gave his life for a meal that cost €20 total price for both meals with 2 glasses of wine €50). The Mrs. ordered pasta with porcini mushrooms which was tasty as was the Pinot Grigio Bordo Magredo) that she had the Rosso Le Fornaci, 2016) that I had was light with a good bouquet but a bit dirty resulting in a twinge of a headache the next morning. The soccer game between Genoa v. Lazio blaring in the dining area featured an early goal but a trip to this ristorante would be pointless with so many other options available.

We stopped in for the fixed price 14,50 Euro menu after a hot day walking around Florence. We both started with the Caprese salad fresh but not very seasoned. For the main the lasagna and the gnocchi were both delicious. They were served with freshly grated parm and fresh bread. A mild blueberry cheesecake and sweet tiramisu finished off our meal. Service was quick without making us feel rushed. They did not charge us a service fee or any hidden fees for dining inside like other places. It had a comforting family feel and clean washrooms. A great choice for our lunch!!

Food was good. Service excellent. The fresh noodles with boar was great. Steak was good. Very good portions. We all left very full.

The only good thing is a sweet and professional waitress. Do not go!! Warning for this place. He refuse to be paid by credit card, only Cash