About this spot
Antico Bottaio is one of the best spots in Sant'Ambrogio, Florence. Skip the places with photos on the sidewalk — this is where locals actually eat.
💡 Tips before you go
- Coperto (cover charge) of 1-3€ is normal, not a scam
- You don't have to order all courses — a primo (pasta) alone is perfectly fine
- Dinner doesn't start until 20:00. Restaurants open earlier are usually tourist traps.
- Don't order cappuccino after 11am — espresso or macchiato instead
Menu6 items
Appetizers
Chicken liver on toasted bread with onions and herbs
Crostone di fegatini toscani
€7
Mains
Beef tenderloin tartare with creamy burrata and sun-dried tomatoes
Tartare di filetto battuto su crema di burrata e pomodori secchi
€16
Pici pasta with pecorino cheese and black pepper
Pici caccio e pepe
€11
Slow-cooked veal shank with tomato sauce and white wine
Ossobuco alla toscana
T-bone steak per hundred grams
Bistecca alla fiorentina (per hg)
€55
Desserts
Tiramisu
Tiramisù
Common Questions
Where is Antico Bottaio?
It's in Sant'Ambrogio, Florence.
Do I need reservations?
Touristy areas: book or face a wait. Neighborhood trattorias: walk in. Remember dinner starts at 20:00.
About this page
Restaurant: Antico Bottaio (Antico Bottaio)
Cuisine: Restaurant
Location: Sant'Ambrogio, Florence, Italy
Source: Curated from local review platforms