Bistecca alla fiorentina
The house speciality, cooked to perfection according to Tuscan tradition, served with roast potatoes.
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Dining · Firenze (FI)
Tuscan cuisine and Neapolitan pizza in Florence's historic centre
Eccellenza Italianacertificata 2025–2026
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The place
La Grotta Di Leo is a family-run restaurant and pizzeria in the heart of Florence's historic centre, on Via della Scala. The kitchen celebrates the most authentic Tuscan tradition with dishes such as bistecca alla fiorentina, ribollita, pappa al pomodoro and bruschette with local extra virgin olive oil. The pizzas are baked in a wood-fired oven by Neapolitan master pizzaioli. Ingredients are carefully selected, favouring local produce and seasonal ingredients.
At the table
La Grotta Di Leo brings to the historic centre of Florence a cuisine that unites Tuscan gastronomic heritage with the art of Neapolitan pizza.
Why you can trust it
La Grotta Di Leo is a member of the Eccellenze Italiane network. The mark is registered in Italy and abroad: every certified business has a unique identifier, which can be checked at any time.
Location
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Enter the mapIn the kitchen
The house speciality, cooked to perfection according to Tuscan tradition, served with roast potatoes.
The quintessential Tuscan soup, prepared with seasonal vegetables and stale bread following the traditional recipe.
The humble dish of Florentine cuisine, which brings out the simplicity of local ingredients.
Toasted bread dressed with local extra virgin olive oil, in the most authentic Tuscan tradition.
Baked in the wood-fired oven by Neapolitan master pizzaioli, following the techniques of Neapolitan tradition.
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What visitors say
«The owner, Grazia, is really very kind. She was also very lovely with my young daughter and made her feel at ease.»
«The fiorentina with roast potatoes was delicious and very tender. Fast service, welcoming and charming place.»
«We had 3 half fiorentine steaks... an exquisite dish that melted in the mouth, at an affordable price of €25 (roast potatoes included).»
«Excellent food.... the cheesecake was fantastic. Attentive staff, the owner very kind and pleasant.»
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In the making · The work
La Grotta Di Leo carefully selects its ingredients, favouring local products and respecting the seasonality of produce.
The pizzas are baked in a wood-fired oven, an essential tool for honouring Neapolitan tradition and achieving a perfect bake.
The Tuscan dishes follow original recipes, handing down authentic flavours that tell the story of Florentine cuisine.
