Trattoria 13 Gobbi: Authentic Italian Steakhouse in the Heart of Florence

We are so lucky to get a table on the last day of our Florence trip. The service is very Italian. They are very straightforward. Rigatoni: I loved their tomato sauce. It has a slightly sweet taste. Sliced steak: I asked for medium, not medium-rare. But I got it in medium-rare. That is okay. It looks good, but I finished it all and did not feel so heavy. Beef Stew: It was very tender, and it melted in my mouth. Spaghetti with Clams: The clams are very fresh and not bitter. Tiramisu: It was okay. I prefer it to be more creamy.

Amazing experience from start to finish. The service was warm, attentive, and thoughtful—we felt genuinely welcomed and well looked after the entire evening. The pacing of the courses was flawless and everything arrived at just the right moment. The wild boar and rigatoni were outstanding—deeply flavorful, perfectly cooked, and beautifully balanced. We finished with the cheesecake and tiramisu, which were some of the best I’ve ever had: incredibly light, airy, and delicately sweet. I would come back for the desserts alone. Highly recommend!

Amazing food. Reservation is a must, the place is always full. Great Italian authentic cuisine. Ordered the Bistecca a la Fiorentina and the classic Rigatoni in a soup bowl. The house tiramisu is fantastic. Great server attention and ambiance.

In a city where every stone seems to have a memory, Trattoria Gobbi feels less like a restaurant and more like a chapter torn from Florence’s long, delicious history. Trattorias like Gobbi were born out of necessity rather than ambition. They were places where locals gathered after long days, where recipes were passed quietly from one generation to the next, unchanged, unpolished, and proudly resistant to trends. Long before Florence became a global dining destination, spots like this were feeding families, craftsmen, and neighbors who valued honesty on the plate above all else. That spirit is still very much alive the moment you walk in. There is no performance here, no over explanation, just a warm welcome that immediately makes you feel like you belong. The service is genuinely excellent. Attentive without hovering, friendly without forcing conversation, and confident in every recommendation. You are guided, not sold to, and that makes all the difference. Then comes the food. The rigatoni deserves its own standing ovation. It is extra ordinary in the truest sense of the word. Perfectly cooked, generously sauced, rich without being heavy, and balanced in a way that only years of repetition can achieve. This is not a dish trying to impress Instagram. This is a dish trying to make you happy. And it succeeds. Easily the best rigatoni in town, and the kind you keep thinking about long after you leave Florence. Everything else on the table follows the same philosophy. Simple ingredients, deep flavors, and zero shortcuts. You taste patience. You taste confidence. Trattoria Gobbi is not chasing fame. It already has something better. Loyalty. The kind built one plate at a time. And if you find yourself scraping the last bit of sauce with bread while pretending you are still hungry, do not worry. In Florence, that is considered excellent manners.

We visited Trattoria 13 Gobbi after reading many glowing reviews praising the food and charming atmosphere. However, we also came across repeated mentions of a staff member with a bad attitude and unfortunately, those comments turned out to be accurate. When we arrived, a waiter asked if we had a reservation. After confirming, he walked us to a table right next to the kitchen door and cashier. We politely asked if we could change the table, and he responded with clear attitude: "What’s wrong with this one?" We explained our reason, but he didn’t seem to appreciate it and told us the restaurant was full and that this was the only table available despite a few empty tables in sight. At that moment, I knew he was likely the same staff member mentioned in other reviews. I didn’t take it personally and asked again for another table. He eventually moved us and walked away abruptly. The new table wasn’t ideal either, but I wasn’t about to let that ruin the evening. On a positive note, the food was very good. We ordered the famous rigatoni in the soup bowl and the pennette chiantigiana style. Both dishes were simple yet packed with flavor rustic and satisfying, just as traditional Tuscan food should be. We ended the meal with Francesca’s cheesecake with berries, which was disappointing. It was a very small slice, plated messily, and lacked flavor definitely not something I’d recommend. In the end, Trattoria 13 Gobbi is worth trying for the food, but the service or at least that one staff member needs improvement in some social skills.

Went here for my wife's birthday dinner after seeing it recommended on TikTok. The food was as advertised. Very very good! We shared a spinach, tomato and Parmesan salad and both got the rigatoni as our 1st course. For 2nd course, we shared the sliced steak (which came with roasted potatoes). The only reason I could not give the food 5 stars is because the table bread was my least favorite food item that I had consumed in Italy in my entire two weeks in country. There was absolutely no flavor to it. I'm not sure if that was by design (perhaps they wanted the focus to remain on the actual food), or maybe our batch missed some seasoning, but it definitely stood out to us compared to all the other breads we had eaten in our time in Italy. Other than that, I would absolutely put this place on a list of places to try if you are in Florence!

We had a wonderful meal at Trattoria 13 Gobbi in Florence. The Bistecca Fiorentina and antipasti were delicious, and the service was excellent. The atmosphere feels cozy, quirky, and full of character. It reminded me of my nonnos garage only more organised! Prices are very reasonable for the quality. Highly recommend!

Quaint but bustling restaurant, THE BEST rigatoni!! Favorite dish in all of Italy. Surprisingly the ravioli (called something else) stuffed with potato purée paired well, and was a lighter and fluffy option! Super busy, but nonetheless, the server was friendly and helpful!