Osteria · Via dei Tavolini 3r · Florence
La Dolce Vita Osteria La Dolce Vita, Florence
Tuscan cuisine under a sky of a thousand lights,
steps from the Duomo.
- 4.7 on Google
- 9.3 on TheFork
- Open every day
Welcome
A doorway into the centre of Florence.
And into another world.
Between the Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio, on a street Florence has walked for seven hundred years, there is a threshold that smells of embers and warm bread. Inside, the ceiling is a sky of fairy lights and hot air balloons hang in mid-air — like time itself, here, at dinner.
True Tuscan cooking, wine from our hills, red-checked tables. The rest is wonder.
- 4.7 / 5
- over 2,200 reviews
- 7 / 7
- open every day
- 50 m
- from Piazza della Signoria
The dining room
A thousand lights. And a few balloons.
The ceiling everyone photographs before they even order: a firmament of warm little lights, with old-world hot air balloons, wine crates and hemp ropes drifting beneath it. It isn't set dressing — it's home.
The atmosphere
Like dining in flight
over Tuscany
Walls of Chianti and Brunello crates, black-and-white photographs, and the Fellini poster that gives the place its name. Every detail was hung, nailed and lit by hand — to make you look up between one course and the next.
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The menu
Tuscany, dish by dish
First courses
Main courses
Desserts
Our signature
The rite of the Fiorentina
Four fingers thick, patiently dry-aged, turned only once over live embers. It arrives at the table rare — as Florence demands — with coarse salt, rosemary, and a glass of Chianti Classico waiting for it.
- 30+ daysof dry-ageing
- Live emberswood and charcoal
- Served rareas tradition demands
Gallery
Look up first, then raise your glass
Guests say
In their own words
“The ceiling of lights leaves you speechless, the Fiorentina does the rest. One of the most beautiful places I have eaten in Florence.”
“Unforgettable truffle tortelli and service that makes you feel at home. Small, warm, authentic: book ahead.”
“It feels like dining inside a fairy tale: hot air balloons on the ceiling, Chianti in your glass, Florence just outside the door.”
4.7 Google
9.3 TheFork
4.9 Restaurant Guru
Getting here
In the exact heart of Florence
ZTL — Restricted traffic zone
We are in the heart of the historic centre, inside Florence's ZTL: camera gates are active Mon–Fri 7:30 am–8 pm and Saturday 7:30 am–4 pm, plus summer weekend nights. Without a permit, it's best to leave the car outside.
Recommended car parks
S.M. Novella Station car park — about a 10-minute walk.
Sant'Ambrogio car park (Piazza Ghiberti) — about 12 minutes.
The rest is a stroll through the world's most beautiful centre.
On foot and by public transport
Tramway T1/T2 to Alamanni–Stazione, then straight towards the Duomo: we are 3 minutes from there. Taxi: +39 055 4390 · +39 055 4242.
ZTL hours and rules can change: check the City of Florence website before driving in — it will save you a fine.
Frequently asked questions
Before you sit down
Do I need to book?
Strongly recommended: the dining room is small and Florentine evenings fill it quickly. Call +39 055 709 6760 or send a request through the booking form.
Is the Fiorentina steak meant for two?
Yes: it starts at about one kilo, long dry-aged and grilled rare as tradition demands. Perfect to share, with a glass of Chianti Classico alongside.
Are you inside the ZTL? Where can I park?
We are right in the historic centre, inside the restricted traffic zone. The handiest car parks are at S.M. Novella Station and Sant'Ambrogio, then a 10–12 minute walk: all the details are in the Getting here section.
Are dogs welcome?
Of course: well-behaved dogs are welcome in the dining room.
Do you have vegetarian dishes or options for allergies?
Yes, there are always vegetarian choices among the starters and first courses. Please mention allergies and intolerances when booking: the kitchen is happy to adapt.
Are you open for lunch?
Every day, non-stop from 11 am to 10:30 pm with the kitchen always open: early lunch, late dinner, and there's always a taglieri board in between.
We're waiting for you