La Mescita In Firenze

Excellent traditional dishes. Characteristic environment. Nice staff. Low prices.

We found this small historic trattoria near the center of Florence. As soon as you enter you immediately smell the delicious smell of cooking just like when you stay at grandma's. Very small place (practically 5 tables) very good and simple typical Florentine dishes. I recommend the very good house wine and only €2 per glass. The problem arises at the time of payment where, as I didn't have cash or asked to pay by card but was denied even though there was a POS behind it, in the end they made me pay by card in an annoyed manner. However, I recommend excellent and local food right from a tavern (I recommend cash 😂)

COURTESY, FRIENDLY AND EXCELLENT FOOD THANK YOU

Picturesque place, which you cannot forget and where you want to return

Very characteristic place, small but welcoming. The classic tavern of times gone by. Delicious dishes at a great price. Try the tomato soup.

Really authentic Tuscan restaurant that has been there over 100 years. Fabulous food and service.

Place found by chance near the Accademia Gallery. Small characteristic restaurant with few seats, simple but good food. We consumed a spelled and vegetable soup and tripe... I recommend it. The only flaw... payment only in cash which is communicated at the time of payment!!! Drop by…

A true typical tavern/trattoria. Simple and familiar environment with few strictly typical dishes which, once finished, are removed from the daily menu. Excellent food, highly recommended

Scelto e trovato per caso, questo piccolo locale di Firenze rappresenta ancora l'anello di congiunzione tra quelle che erano le vecchie "vinerie" ed i locali più moderni e blasonati. Ambiente essenziale e servizio veloce e preciso. I piatti sono i tipici piatti toscani del giorno, dalla trippa alla pasta pasticciata, passando per i classici fagioli e salsiccia. Il locale è molto piccolo ma la cosa positiva è che serve non solo persone di passaggio ma anche residenti. Per chi non ha grosse pretese e vuole mangiare come si mangia in famiglia a prezzi onesti.

We had spent the morning in the Uffizi Gallery and had a related afternoon ticket-time at the Academia Gallery. We walked most of the way between the two and located this place for lunch. It was rated well and was open for a slightly early lunch (it was a bit before noon on a Saturday). It was within a couple of blocks of the Academia Gallery and was probably 4 or so blocks from the Duomo. There was no exterior seating. The interior was mostly lit by daylight from the windows and doorway. It was not expansive and had simple wooden tables, chairs, and benches. The menu was listed on a chalkboard and likely changes ~ daily? The proprietor was helpful in describing dishes somewhat, as needed. A local lady (grandmother?) and her young grandson showed up just before we finished. This wasn't surprising as it seemed like they were catering to locals maybe even more than tourists. The food was simple, but fresh and tasty. I think I just had my noodles with Pomodoro. Everyone liked their food. Before we left my wife asked if they had a restroom. From her description afterwards, this was almost a side quest. The proprietor provided a key and guided her outside and up some stairs. There was then a very small restroom under the landing, but you had to turn the key 3 times to unlock it... It was amusing. The place is in an older building, so I'm sure they had to adapt to the architecture that already existed. If you are visiting nearby museums or the cathedral area, this place is definitely worth a stop.