Our verdict
A practical central Florence pick for Tuscan steakhouse cooking, Osteria dei Leoni Firenze works best for diners who want rustic atmosphere, friendly service, and an à la carte meal built around regional staples. Book for groups, date night, or a relaxed dinner with wine; skip it if you need a chef-led tasting menu, outdoor seating, or formal private dining.
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- Address
- Via dei Leoni, 2r, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
- Phone
- +39 055 986 4340
- Hours
- Daily 11 AM–10:30 PM
- Website
- osteriadeileoni.it
- Directions
- Get directions
The menu
What to order
- Bruschetta al pomodoro
- Crostini misti
- La toscanità
- Pici cacio e pepe
- Risotto ai porcini
- Bistecca alla fiorentina
Osteria dei Leoni Firenze is a Florence option for Tuscan Italian steakhouse cooking in a casual setting. The confirmed basics are direct: cuisine is Tuscan Italian Steakhouse, price level is $$, and dress code is casual. That gives diners a clear planning lane for a meal rooted in Tuscan and Italian staples without a formal dress code.
The restaurant is best understood through its listed signature dishes: bruschetta al pomodoro, crostini misti, la toscanità, pici cacio e pepe, risotto ai porcini, and bistecca alla fiorentina. Together, they point to familiar Tuscan and Italian flavors rather than a broader or experimental concept. The list moves across tomato, crostini, pasta, risotto, and steak, making the restaurant easy to approach for a straightforward Florence meal.
Build the first meal around Tuscan staples and steak
For a first visit, order from the signature dishes rather than chasing unsupported menu assumptions. Bruschetta al pomodoro and crostini misti can set the tone with recognizable Italian flavors before moving to other listed dishes. Pici cacio e pepe and risotto ai porcini show the pasta and risotto side of the kitchen, giving diners a way to experience the restaurant beyond steak while staying within the listed Tuscan-Italian frame.
For diners focused on the steakhouse side, bistecca alla fiorentina is the key dish. Its place on the signature list is the strongest signal that the steakhouse identity matters, not just the general Italian positioning. “La toscanità” reinforces the Tuscan focus, making Osteria dei Leoni Firenze a fit for regional Italian cooking in Florence. A first order can be built simply around a mix of the listed dishes, with steak if the table wants the fullest expression of the stated concept.
Plan around the confirmed basics
The dress code is casual, so choose comfortable, put-together clothing rather than formalwear. The visit can fit naturally into a Florence day without a major wardrobe change. Specific claims about the room, service style, noise level, seating, or atmosphere are not confirmed here, so do not assume them when deciding whether the restaurant fits a particular occasion.
Because practical details are limited, plan around what is known: Osteria dei Leoni Firenze is a $$ Tuscan Italian steakhouse in Florence with a casual dress code and signature dishes including bruschetta al pomodoro, crostini misti, la toscanità, pici cacio e pepe, risotto ai porcini, and bistecca alla fiorentina. That frames cuisine, cost level, and general formality, but not the finer logistics. If those logistics matter, confirm them directly before committing.
Who should choose it, and who should skip it
Choose it if you want Tuscan Italian steakhouse cooking in Florence at a $$ price level, especially bruschetta al pomodoro, crostini misti, pici cacio e pepe, risotto ai porcini, la toscanità, or bistecca alla fiorentina. It also suits diners who prefer a casual dress code and a menu identity clear from its core dishes.
Frequently asked questions
What should I order at Osteria dei Leoni Firenze?
Consider the signature dishes: bruschetta al pomodoro, crostini misti, la toscanità, pici cacio e pepe, risotto ai porcini, and bistecca alla fiorentina. If steak is the point of the meal, bistecca alla fiorentina is the key dish to note.
What should I wear to Osteria dei Leoni Firenze?
Casual dress is the guidance for Osteria dei Leoni Firenze. There is no need to plan around formalwear based on the confirmed information.
Does Osteria dei Leoni Firenze handle dietary restrictions?
If you have specific allergy, vegetarian, gluten-free, or other dietary needs, check directly with the restaurant before booking or ordering.
Is Osteria dei Leoni Firenze worth the price?
Osteria dei Leoni Firenze is listed at $$ pricing. It is most relevant if you want Tuscan Italian steakhouse cooking in Florence, especially the signature dishes.
What should a first-timer know about Osteria dei Leoni Firenze?
Osteria dei Leoni Firenze is in Florence, with Tuscan Italian Steakhouse cuisine, $$ pricing, and a casual dress code. The signature dishes include bruschetta al pomodoro, crostini misti, la toscanità, pici cacio e pepe, risotto ai porcini, and bistecca alla fiorentina.
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- Rustic
- Cozy
- Classic
- Group Dining
- Business Dinner
- Casual Hangout
- Date Night
- Historic Building
- Standalone
- A La Carte
- Wine
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Gluten Free Options
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 11 AM–10:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM–10:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM–10:30 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM–10:30 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM–10:30 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM–10:30 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM–10:30 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Rustic, atmospheric Tuscan osteria with a charming room and warm, friendly service; reviews describe it as cozy and inviting.


















