Osteria Il Giardino in Barbano offers Tuscan cuisine with a strong focus on pizzeria and grilled food, in a central and distinctive setting. The atmosphere is welcoming and pleasant, with a garden that adds a special touch to the dining room and makes the experience more relaxed than a traditional urban trattoria. The restaurant is renowned for its specialty pizzas, made with classic ingredients like buffalo mozzarella, stracciatella, pesto, and cherry tomatoes, and for its Tuscan cuisine inspired by local traditions. The combination of oven, regional cuisine, and grill gives the menu a varied yet coherent profile, perfect for those seeking traditional flavors in a casual setting. The restaurant's distinctive feature is the combination of Tuscan cuisine, pizza, and a beautifully landscaped outdoor space, creating a casual yet elegant atmosphere, ideal for lunches and dinners in the center of Florence.
KKim Hetherington
July 15, 2026
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The “secret garden” in the back of the osteria is a beautiful spot where you feel you’ve escaped the crowds and can enjoy the amazing food and atmosphere. I highly recommend their steak. It was one of the best I’ve ever had anywhere.
Fantastic hidden gem of a restaurant. From the street it looks like a pizza place with no customers. But don't be fooled. Pass through that and it is a fantastic hidden garden restaurant. We were staying in a nearby hotel and ended up eating there 4 nights in a row. We never had a bad dish. And it was busy each night mostly with locals rather than tourists. I would highly recommend it.
replyOwner response
Thanks for the review Colm, we are happy you enjoyed our garden and the food!
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Map and directions
location_onPiazza della Indipendenza, 3r, 50129 Firenze FI, Italia
