As soon as upon a time (again in 2011) I wrote a 13 half collection for this weblog about pizza in Italy. After I returned to Italy in 2016 (on my honeymoon), I reviewed a lone pizzeria in Puglia. So I used to be excited to strive at the very least a number of new locations this summer season, throughout my first journey again to Italy in practically a decade. My journey began in Florence and on day two, I visited Giotto Pizzeria Firenze (By way of Panzani, 57) which has two areas within the metropolis, together with one that could be a 5 minute stroll from the primary prepare station. Whereas there are numerous historic pizzerias in Italy, this isn’t one in all them. Giotto opened its doorways a number of years in the past and focuses on trendy Neapolitan fashion pies.
Regardless of some fairly spectacular accolades, the pizzeria continues to be comparatively below the radar (it has simply 1,100 Instagram followers, which is stunning given how photogenic its pies are).
What’s Distinctive? In the course of a heatwave, I’ll be sincere… the restaurant’s robust air-con was a lot appreciated. Who cares the place they supply their tomatoes from when ducts are blowing chilly air in your face!
I digress…
The pizzeria has garnered some robust accolades not too long ago, together with being named one of many 50 greatest in Italy. So I figured it was value a go to.
What To Eat? The English menu was divided into three sections: “The Gourmand” (that includes two pies: a “Carbonara 2.0” w/ bacon and black truffle, and a “Bistecca” w/ beef carpaccio), “The Most Cherished” (that includes seven pies) and “The Classics” (that includes eight choices).
With meals costs hovering in america, I used to be excited to see a fairly priced Margherita pie (€9 euro or roughly $10.50). We additionally ordered a pie known as Ænaria, a confounding title which appears to pay tribute to an historical island. It featured extra simply pronounceable elements like mozzarella, parm, some tomato discount sauces, pesto and olive oil. It was just one further euro (€10) and was each tasty and delightful. Typically pies this lovely don’t reside as much as the hype. Nevertheless it was actually scrumptious. I didn’t strive the “Gourmand Pies” on this go to, however had I been eating with a bigger group, the pies would have warranted a style.
What To Know Earlier than You Go? The restaurant is especially spacious and round lunchtime on a weekday was about half full. Every pie is clearly labeled with an icon stipulating whether or not it’s vegetarian and whether or not it accommodates pork. There are additionally gluten free and dairy free choices for a slight surcharge. For anybody with dietary restrictions, allergy symptoms or meals preferences, that is your spot (though the highest of the menu does characteristic the next disclaimer in underlined, daring, all caps textual content: IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO MAKE ANY CHANGES TO THE DISHES ON THE MENU).
The pies that I attempted didn’t want any modifications.
As soon as upon a time (again in 2011) I wrote a 13 half collection for this weblog about pizza in Italy. After I returned to Italy in 2016 (on my honeymoon), I reviewed a lone pizzeria in Puglia. So I used to be excited to strive at the very least a number of new locations this summer season, throughout my first journey …
Total Expertise – 8.5
8.5
Abstract : Spectacular Neapolitan pies in a contemporary, upscale restaurant, a 5 minute stroll from Florence’s prepare station.
