A small artisan Florentine trattoria in the heart of the city, just a few steps from
Palazzo della Nave, Cantina Barbagianni has been offering authentic cuisine with
genuine care and passion for more than twenty years.
The atmosphere is warm and intimate — a cozy upstairs dining room and a beautiful
cellar room perfect for relaxed dinners. Everything here is homemade: bread, fresh
handmade pasta, desserts, and even artisan gelato and sorbets.
Tuscan tradition with creativity, thoughtful vegetarian and vegan options — exactly
what a great neighborhood trattoria in Florence should be.
What to Expect
Everything at Cantina Barbagianni is made in-house, from the bread to the
fresh handmade pasta prepared daily in their professional in-house laboratory,
to the desserts and artisan gelato.
The menu combines Tuscan tradition with creativity, and the kitchen takes
real care with vegetarian and vegan options — not an afterthought, but a
genuine part of the offer. It's the kind of place people come back to.
You'll find
- Authentic Tuscan cuisine with a creative touch
- Everything homemade — bread, fresh pasta, desserts, gelato and sorbets
- Warm, intimate atmosphere with an upstairs room and a beautiful cellar
- Excellent vegetarian and vegan options
- A great value lunch menu from Tuesday to Friday
- Full dinner experience Monday to Saturday
Starters
- Three Tuscan Pecorino Cheeses with Jam
- Tuscan Antipasto — selection of cured meats with crostini
- Zucchini & Mint Flan with Tuscan Pecorino Sauce
- Prosciutto Crudo with Melon Sorbet
Pasta & First Courses
- Pici with Chianti Meatball Sauce
- Tagliatelle with Fine Beef Ragù
- Potato Ravioli with Crispy Guanciale
- Lemon Tagliolini with Anchovy Sauce & Cherry Tomatoes
- Vegan Pici with Asparagus & Zucchini
Main Courses
- Beef Tagliata with Arugula Cream
- Slow-Cooked Beef Chuck with Balsamic Reduction
- Chicken Stuffed with Ricotta & Spinach
- Fish of the Day
- Eggplant Boat filled with Ratatouille (Vegan)
Desserts
- Homemade desserts — selection varies daily
- Artisan gelato and sorbets
The menu changes often — dishes vary based on season and market availability.
A great value lunch in the center of Florence
Tuesday to Friday, 12:30 PM — kitchen closes at 2:00 PM.
The lunch menu is written daily on the blackboard outside — always featuring
fresh handmade pasta, quality ingredients, and express cooking.
- 3–4 pasta dishes, 2–3 main courses, 2–3 side dishes
- Homemade bread and fresh handmade pasta always included
- Water and cover charge always included
Prices
- €10 — 1 pasta dish
- €12 — Main course + side dish
- €15 — Half pasta dish + main course + side dish
- €20 — Pasta dish + main course + side dish
- €8 — House wine 0.5L
Monday to Saturday, 7:00 PM — kitchen closes at 9:30 PM.
Dinner offers the full menu and the complete dining experience.
Starters
- Three Tuscan Pecorino Cheeses With Jam — €13
- Tuscan Antipasto — €14
Selection of Tuscan cured meats with crostini
- Celeriac Carpaccio With Champignons, Hummus And Mulled Wine Sauce (Vegan) — €13
- Prosciutto Crudo With Melon Sorbet — €12
- Zucchini & Mint Flan With Tuscan Pecorino Sauce — €13
- Marinated Salmon With Lemon Emulsion — €14
Home-Made Pasta
- Pici With Chianti Meatball Sauce — €14
- Tagliatelle With Fine Beef Ragù — €13
- Vegan Pici With Asparagus & Zucchini (Vegan) — €13
- Pappa Al Pomodoro With Stracciatella — €13
- Potato Ravioli With Crispy Guanciale — €14.50
- Lemon Tagliolini With Anchovy Sauce & Cherry Tomatoes — €16
Main Courses
- Chicken Stuffed With Ricotta & Spinach — €19
- Beef Tagliata With Arugula Cream — €21
- Slow-Cooked Beef Chuck With Balsamic Reduction — €23
- Eggplant Boat Filled With Ratatouille (Vegan) — €14
- Fish Of The Day — €22
Side Dishes
- Roasted potatoes — €6
- Grilled vegetables — €6
- Mixed salad — €6
Drinks
- Water 0.75L — €2
- Coca Cola / Coca Zero — €4
- Menabrea Beer — €5
- Espresso — €2
- Wines by the glass — €5
- House wine 0.5L — €8
- Limoncello / Grappa / Amari — from €4
Just a few steps from Palazzo della Nave, in the heart of Florence
Address
Via Sant'Egidio 13R, 50121 Florence
Neighborhood
Santa Croce / City Center
Opening Hours
- Lunch: Tuesday – Friday, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM (kitchen close)
- Dinner: Monday – Saturday, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM (kitchen close)
Hours may vary — checking before visiting is always a good idea.
Local Tip
Cantina Barbagianni is a small restaurant and very popular with locals —
tables fill up quickly, especially for dinner.
Reservations are recommended, particularly on weekends.
If you're looking for a great value lunch in the center, the blackboard menu
from Tuesday to Friday is one of the best deals around — fresh pasta, quality
ingredients, all included.
Ask Francesco if you would like help with the reservation or if you want to
combine dinner here with other experiences nearby.
