Osteria Santo Spirito

Osteria Santo Spirito places the square at the centre of the meal. Its terrace faces the basilica, while red walls and rustic furnishings create an interior different from the formal trattorias across the river. The restaurant highlights baked gnocchi as its speciality and describes its cooking as Tuscan recipes. Piazza Santo Spirito took shape in the thirteenth century to welcome people attending the Augustinian convent; today, workshops, markets and bars keep it lively. Lunch here makes most sense after a walk through the Oltrarno, rather than as an isolated stop.

People who recommend the osteria often mention the pasta, atmosphere and terrace; accounts also describe queues, delays and uneven service, especially when the room is full. The listing checked on 1 October 2026 showed 4.4/5 on Google from 3,918 reviews. That does not guarantee every dish or sitting will feel the same. The menu linked from the official website lets you check what is offered and book. If the weather allows, request an outdoor table; otherwise, the square remains just outside for a walk after your meal.

The address is Piazza Santo Spirito 16/R, a short distance from Palazzo Pitti and the Boboli Gardens. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner every day except Tuesday, listing sittings from 12:15 to 2:15 p.m. and 7:30 to 10 p.m. Book ahead, especially at weekends, and check holiday hours. It suits anyone wanting to try the house gnocchi and sit beside a historic square; visitors seeking a quiet meal should account for the movement and noise around the outdoor tables.