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Il Santino

Via S. Spirito, 60/R, Florence, Italy
+39 055 2302820
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Ranked #264 of 1,499 restaurants in Florence
Cuisines: Delicatessen, Italian
Good for: Romance, Local cuisine, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner, Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Romance, Local cuisine, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner, Late Night
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Hoylake, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
37 reviews 37 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

If I lived in Florence I would be a regular in this tiny spot - sometimes lunch, or drinks with friends, or dinner, confident in top notch food - perhaps a sublime duck liver terrine, a glorious ribollita, a slice of exquisite torte set off with a large glass of lip-smacking red or white house wine. All choices are delicious... More

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Baone,Padova,Italia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2013

We've been here in March, quite early luckily cause the place is small and it fills up early. Both the food and the wine we tested were great, we appreciated an excellent wine and very good cheeses with a lovable onion jam. The price is good, exactly what we expected, and with a very good price/quality ratio. I racccomend this... More

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Athens, Greece
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2013

Has only 5 tables and a bar. We could have a meal but we preferred to try everything from mozzarella, prosciutto, olives and great italian wines. The guy with the beard behind the bar was exceptional, very helpful and understood exactly what kind of wine we like! One of our best lunches in Florence!!!!!!

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Florence, Italy
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2013

Great place. May be a little too tiny, only 4 (little) tables a couple of bar stools. No inscription, so be careful and don't miss the entrance :))))))) Great place for different occasion (been there with friends and also for a romantic evening). Great wine and good food. The price is in a medium-high range, no reservations allowed and be... More

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Rome, Italy
Top Contributor
144 reviews 144 reviews
60 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2013

Inconspicuous hole in the wall with a sticky door, once you force your way in you sit at one of the four small wooden tables or on an iron stool at the bar and take your pick from the daily specials (cooked next door and heated up here) or the numerous cured meats and cheeses on display. There are many... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 27, 2012 via mobile

we walked by and had to stop to look into the restaurant. it is like you are having your wine and ham & cheese in your kitchen. Waiter and managers are very helpful by trying to recommend you. Good wine great ham. try it out!

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Torino
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128 reviews 128 reviews
81 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 66 cities Reviews in 66 cities
61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 28, 2012

Tiny little place in the heart of the city, few meters always from his elder brother, it is a real oasis where to sit for a delicious authentic local food and a glass of wine. Everything from meat to cheese is so authentic and delicious...few seats just to make the place more "private" and more intimate, more familiar. I do... More

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Florence, Italy
Top Contributor
87 reviews 87 reviews
76 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 25, 2012

A fantastic selection of wine by the glass and delicious local artisanal cheese and salumi. The service is excellent staff are very knowledgable about local products. Small intimate wine bar perfect for a couple or small group of friends

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 4, 2012 via mobile

Philippo is a great host. Looks simple from the outside. Incredible food. Personal attention, took his time to explain the menu of the day, which is hand written daily. I wish we had a place like this back home

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Massachusetts
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 29, 2012

My husband and I just went last night and had a very memorable time. We let the very funny and friendly servers choose everything for us and they could not have selected better meats, cheeses and wines for our taste. The flavors of everything were out of this world. We live in nyc, and when we go to a wine... More

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