La Spada Restaurant in Florence

There are many rigid requirements for the Florentine steak: (1) The meat must come from a kind of Italian cattle called Chianina, which is also the largest and oldest cattle in the world. (2) The steak must be made from the loin, which is the T-bone we are familiar with. The minimum weight is about 1-1.5 kg and the thickness is generally three to four fingers thick. (3) The doneness of the steak when it is cooked. It is very simple, medium rare. Because a steak worthy of the name of Florentine steak should be medium rare. So how well done is medium rare? The outer layer of the steak is cooked through, even a little burnt, but the beef inside is basically red and bloody. How does it taste? It is too bloody. One cut, the bloody meat. However, the slightly cooked part on the outside is really delicious, but the inside is not so good. The most acceptable is 50%, and 30% is also a challenge. By the way, the potatoes are really delicious. I didn’t finish the meat, but I ate all the potatoes.

We ate here 4 times this week and many times over the last 6 years.We have NEVER been disappointed. Food is excellent and the staff are welcoming and friendly. Booking is recommended unless you eat early like we do.Love the Veal chop and the mixed roast.Great restaurant.

This was everyone’s favorite meal of our whole trip. The server was very knowledgeable and kind. This is definitely the place to go for fantastic meat in Florence.

Incredible! Do yourself a favor, order the steak special for 2. One of the best steaks I have ever had(and I have had a lot!). Do not miss this restaurant when in Florence…make reservations!

I cannot tell you enough how much we adored this place. After looking for AGES for a restaurant that does bistecca florentine (traditional steak) for a decent price with a chic vibe, we found this little gem. It has a gorgeous, unpretentious atmosphere and a fun, lovely team and chefs, all with a bangin’ steak, range of chiantis and incredible other dishes including a cheese soufflé ????. This restaurant made our trip. Go go GO, you won’t regret it!