A warm family-run Florentine restaurant with widely praised wood-fired pizza, pasta, steak and hospitality, though reservations, a €3 coperto and occasional serious service or billing complaints warrant attention.
Ristorante Pizzeria da Nasone delivers strong food quality and attentive service that earn consistent praise from repeat visitors, yet inconsistencies in pizza and pasta execution prevent a higher grade. The cozy setting with visible pizza making appeals to diners, though some uncertainty in our assessment stems from review patterns that limit full confidence in the data.
Da Nasone feels like the kind of Florence find that turns a planned one-night dinner into a repeat stop: a cozy, lively family restaurant where guests watch pizzas being shaped near the oven and are often greeted with striking warmth. One representative experience describes being treated “like guests in the family home,” while the covered patio offers a calmer alternative to the busiest central streets. The cooking is broad, hearty Italian rather than experimental: crisp, chewy wood-fired pizzas share the menu with pici, truffle ravioli, seafood pasta, risotto, Florentine steak and homemade sweets. Reviews are especially enthusiastic about pizza, truffle ravioli, steak, squid-ink risotto and tiramisu, and the current menu supports a solid mid-range meal. A small but important counterpoint is that several low-rated diners report burnt pizza, undercooked pasta, brusque interactions or disputed charges, so the experience is excellent for many but not entirely friction-free. Families should find recognizable choices in pizza, pasta, potatoes, chicken and homemade desserts, and the reviews include successful family meals. The menu also offers vegetarian risotto and several vegan or gluten-free sides. However, there is no clearly listed children’s menu, and one dissatisfied family reported difficulty ordering pasta for a toddler; book ahead and clarify arrangements if traveling with very young children.
Area vibe: Renaissance-era city centre with heavy tourism, museums, and dense dining options.
Safety: Generally safe and well-lit though crowded by day; watch for pickpockets in tourist hotspots after dark.
What's nearby: Close to Santa Maria Novella station, Duomo, historic churches, museums, and many restaurants and shops.
The safest bets are the wood-fired pizza and truffle ravioli, with several stronger choices depending on whether you want seafood, steak, or dessert.
This is a casual neighborhood dinner with warm hospitality, but booking ahead and checking the final bill are both wise.
Expect a warm family atmosphere, visible pizza making, and a choice between a lively dining room and a quieter covered patio.