Vini e Vecchi Sapori came at the recommendation of one of my colleagues who said this was one of the best meals she had in all of Italy. Since I had a loose itinerary for my upcoming trip, I was very open to suggestions and took this as an opportunity to check-off a dinner spot while in Firenze. That being said, we made plans to dine here our last night in the city. All the reviews I read of Vini e Vecchi suggested making a reservation, so I did that before leaving for my trip - it was good advice too as when we arrived anyone who didn't have a reservation was turned away. The restaurant is somewhat small with simple decor, similar to other restaurants we visited in the city. The vibes were on, the people working looked super chill and they had American music from the 80s playing throughout the space. The menu was separated into sections similar to other Tuscan restaurants - apps, pastas, mains, and sides. We decided to start with caprese - this was delicious, the tomatoes and mozz were super fresh. Since it was our last night we each decided to get pasta dishes as well as mains. For my pasta I went with the paccheri with zucchini flowers and saffron; this was delicious - the sauce was creamy without being heavy and the pasta was cooked well, really one of the best pasta dishes I had in Firenze. For my main I had the beef stew - this was prepared well with a good amount of seasoning. The beef was very tender, and it was paired with flat green beans on the side that proved to be a great complement. We also got a side of white beans as a side to share - these were also good, flavorful again without being heavy. We decided to get dessert - I went with the raspberry tiramisu (I love raspberry) which was wonderful - it was creamy with just enough raspberry flavor. Service was great, there seems to be a good bunch of people running the restaurant. Overall, I had an excellent experience at Vini e Vecchi Sapori - the food and vibes were spot on and I would definitely consider returning.

Came here for the first time in 2018 and have been missing this place nonstop since then... had to came back (summer 2024) and she did not disappoint. Have probably eaten at 50+ restaurants in Florence and vini e vecchi still manages to be a standout. Hands down the best food + daily handwritten menus! Also, the family that runs the place is so adorable and precious, they deserve all their flowers.

Everything was amazing. The food was delicious. We tried three of their pastas. Wish we were here another day so we could go back.

We had heard the hype and were thrilled to get a last minute dinner reservation. You have to call to reserve (no way to book on line), which I think puts off some tourists but is really not a big deal! The restaurant is cozy, so prepared to be up close and personal with other diners. It's all part of the experience! Staff is warm and wonderful. The food is DIVINE. The menu changes regularly, I believe. I will be thinking about my tortellini for a long time. I also really enjoyed the dessert selection (we split panna cotta and tiramisu, both just perfect). We didn't get the bistecca but the table near us did and it was truly impressive looking! I will say that I think that almost everyone in the restaurant was a tourist like me, but this is far from a tourist trap, and still somewhere serving very good food for a reasonable price (not cheap, but not over the top).

Had an incredible time at Vini e Vecchi! Welcomed with a glass of Prosecco while we waited for our table. Such a fun vibe, service was super welcoming, the music was on point and the food was absolutely delicious. Will definitely go back next time we're in Florence.

Our favorite restaurant in Florence. Great food, intimate but bustling room and charming staff! Reservations a must

Simply Superb Tuscan Food and Amazing Customer Service! Please make a reservation! We ate at Vini e Vecchi Sapori on our first night in Florence. I found the restaurant through guides from Condé Nast, Eater, and TripAdvisor. The restaurant has stellar, authentic Tuscan food at an unbeatable price point. Most of the entrees were under 20 €. The fact that it's located a stone's throw from the Duomo makes it even more popular. Reservations for Lunch and Dinner are a MUST. The restaurant seats only about 20 people. In season, walk-in space isn't available. Just during the course of our meal, we saw about a dozen disappointed people who weren't able to get a table get turned away. Let me start by saying the restaurant has the BEST customer service I have EVER seen anywhere and I've dined at 1, 2, and 3 Michelin star restaurants around the world. The staff at VVS is the best in the world. Every patron is greeted with a smile. The waiters are upbeat and incredibly attentive to all of the guests. A queue quickly developed outside during the meal. The owner, time and time again, took it upon himself to attend to those in line: he brought out countless glasses of Prosecco, bread baskets, and assorted appetizers to keep the waiting guests happy. He even brought a bowl of water to a parched canine patron who was patiently waiting in line too. The food here is simply stellar from top to bottom. We tried the bruschetta, pappardelle with lamb, beef with pepper and wine stew, and beans. Everything was perfectly prepared, fresh, and absolutely delicious. For dessert we had the ice cream cake and caffeine-free raspberry tiramisu which were both sensational. Food: 5 stars. Authentic and absolutely amazing. Service: 5 stars. World class wait staff Ambiance: 5 stars. Authentic, quaint trattoria located nearby a major tourist center. I really enjoyed this restaurant and would love to come back.

Lovely intimate spot with delicious fare and great service. Very authentic! We noticed there were a lot of regulars here who love the place.

My family ate here two times during our trip to Florence this Christmas. My little sister had heard the good reviews and stories, so made sure we got a reservation in. Our first meal was dinner on December 28th, 2023. I ordered a stuffed pasta that was very good and not heavy at all. We shared the beef carpaccio and all tried the lamb that my dad ordered. We tried 3 of the desserts, and I specifically was excited about the pear. Everything was delicious. The staff even surprised us with a couple slices of their salami, since we had noticed them cutting it on a board above our heads (the space is small but cozy). Our second meal was a late lunch on December 29th, 2023 right before we took a taxi to the train station to leave Florence and head back to Rome. They were about to close, but remembered us from the night before and allowed us a table. This time, I ordered the spicy spaghetti. We shared the fried artichokes and a plate of potatoes. I was actually surprised at how significant potatoes are in the Italian diet. My dad got one of the Florentine steak dishes and it was heavenly. My pasta was also life-changing. They sent us away with a goodbye gift of a free limoncello, which is a digestif. If you are one of the lucky few to make it to this restaurant, the proprietors will happily welcome you!

SO GOOD I ATE HERE TWICE in my short stay in Florence. This might be one of my favorite restaurants ever. I would give it a 6/5 if it's possible! The place is about 20 people so very cozy - HIGHLY recommend getting a reservation in advance. The restaurant has a very old school and hip vibe, really cool art on the wall with fun throwback music. The people here are the best too, so friendly and joking with each other - you can tell they like what they do! The food was SO GOOD and changes daily - everything here is so fresh. You really can't go wrong with anything here. I can't choose favorites because they're all so good but they're well-known for the osso bucco, florentine steak, and the pastas. These pastas are the most tomatey heavenly things you'll ever try. -Pici with beef meat sauce -pappardelle with duck sauce -beef stew with red wine and pepper sauce -florentine costata -spaghetti If I haven't conveyed enough how much I enjoyed the restaurant let me end by saying if there's one place you need to get dinner in Florence at, it's this restaurant!! Follow me for a visual reference: Instagram @alice.likes.food