Welcome to
La Cucina del GHIANDA
We aren’t chefs, but we love good food. We cook what we like to eat, as if we were cooking for friends. This is why our menu, although mainly Tuscan, offers meat and seafood dishes from other regions as well, exploring other gastronomic cultures, recipes from friends and a smattering of creative invention. We like to experiment with new dishes, focusing on quality at the same time.
Just a dream at the beginning, the Cucina del Ghianda project has taking shape over time. After years of reflection, with the support, the cooperation and invaluable help of tried and true friends, “Ghianda”, the Chef, took off his doctor’s white jacket, tied on the apron and the adventure began.
The idea, and perhaps the challenge, was to serve dishes prepared with care and the highest attention to quality of ingredients, at reasonable prices. Caressing the palate to satisfy the soul.

We offer three different options, but the quality and competitive pricing remain.

New Year's Eve
2019
For the most special event of the year we are delighted to offer you an exclusive gourmet menu
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Menu
Lunch
Buffet lunch. Wide assortment of dishes replenished frequently. Each course has a fixed price.
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Menu
Dinner
Dinner with table service and a more sophisticated menu. Each dish is prepared to order.
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ContactReviews
Had lunch here and liked every bite tasted.
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"One of the best in Firenze"
reviewed ,25 October 2017
As a coeliac/celiac it can be frustrating finding a special restaurant, but we struck lucky […]
I then had the most delicious meal I had in 3 weeks in Italy.
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"Gluten Free Fabulous"
reviewed,17 October 2017
The restaurant was 90% locals, which is always a good sign for us!
We loved it so much!!
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"Local Gem!"
reviewed,17 October 2017
Ghianda means Acorn and that’s the nickname for the Chef. He used to be a Doctor, but he outgrew his white coat. Clearly, Ghianda knows how to operate on a person’s palate. […]
The food, the people, the place is irresistable. You don’t have to be a foodie to love the good doctor ‘s cusine.
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"Travelers, lend me your ears for this will directly enhance your palate!"
24 September 2017,reviewed
Proper tuscan food. I especially suggest ordering their special which is beef thong, but also pastas are fine.
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"Great restaurant"
reviewed,9 September 2017
This place is wonderful. […] The food was fantastic. It tasted very homemade and fresh. […] Choose this restaurant!!
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"One of the best meals of my life!"
reviewed,9 June 2017
What a super restaurant this is ! […] friendly atmosphere and excellent service. Our food was delicious […] The locals have a real gem here so make sure you reserve your table , especially at the weekend.
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"A real gem"
reviewed ,8 June 2017
What they are saying about us
“… The menu is packed with all manner of things you want to order. Too many things you want to order. It’s the kind of place you plan to return to even before you’ve bitten into your first crostino…” → READ MORE
How to Spend an Evening in Florence
(in english) by ,James Martin
“… Local dishes that make you feel like a real Florentine…” → READ MORE
Food in Florence
(in english) by ,Gina Marie