About this spot
Retrobottega 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
Menu16 items
Drinks
Amaro / Grappa
Amari/grappe
€4
Americano Coffee
American Coffee
€1.8
Barley / Decaffeinated
Orzo / Decaffeinato
€1.5
Beer
Birra
€5
Cappuccino
€1.8
Cocktail
€8
Cold brew / Iced Tea
Cold brew / Ice tea
€4
Espresso Coffee
Mescita Caffè
€1.2
Fresh Juice
Spremuta
€4
Juices / Cans
Succhi / Lattine
€2.5
Long Drink
Long drink
€7
Premium Cocktail
Premium
€12
Shot
€4
Tea / Herbal Tea
Tè / Tisane
€3.5
Water 0.5 L
Acqua 0.5 LT
€1.5
Wine (Gluten-free)
Vino (gl)
€5
Common Questions
Where is Retrobottega?
It's in Sant'Ambrogio, Florence. Address: Piazza de' Cimatori, 5
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: Retrobottega (Retrobottega)
Cuisine: sandwich
Location: Sant'Ambrogio, Florence, Italy
Source: Curated from local review platforms