Trattoria Sostanza

Before coming to Florence, I had asked an acquaintance through the twittersphere if he could recommend any places for trying bistecca all fiorentina and he suggested Trattoria Sostanza. Reservations were recommended for this resto at all times so yet again, we enlisted the help of our hotel to secure us a table and they didn't disappoint :)

The decor resto is "rustic" and feels like nothing has changed in the last 50 years or so (at least!). Even though we had made a reservation, we still had to share a table with other customers (which just goes to show just how popular this place is!). Again, another wonderful evening of great food and service - if only, all restos were like this :)

Love the old school fridges!!

The artisanal beer and proscuitto fiend strikes again!!

Bistecca to share.......

.....with sides of fagioli in olive oil 

and spinach :)

One (make that two!) happy bistecca diner(s)!!

My pudding of wild strawberries with sugar and cream - much nicer than French fraises de bois!

JD's meringue cake :)

Note. If anyone plans on visiting Trattoria Sostanza, remember to bring cash are they do not accept cards! Buon appetito :)