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Florence Map: Buca LapiBuca Lapi Frommer's Recommended

Cuisine Tuscan
Hours Tues-Sat 12:30-2:30pm; Mon-Sat 7:30-10:30pm
Address
Via del Trebbio, 1r
Location Just off Piazza Antinori at the top of Via Tornabuoni, Near Piazza Santa Trínita
Transportation Bus: 6, 11, 14, 17, 22, 36, 37, or 68, 36, 37, or 68
Reservations Reservations essential
Phone 055-213-768
Prices Primi 10€-12€ ($13-$16); secondi 20€-25€ ($26-$33)
Credit Cards AE, DC, MC, V

Frommer's Review

The vaulted ceiling is carpeted with travel posters, the cuisine is carefully prepared, and the wine comes from the Antinori vineyards (this was once part of their cellars). This place's prices have risen astronomically, and for no apparent reason, but the quality is still spot-on. An interesting start is the filetto di cinghiale all'olio di rosmarino (wild boar slices cured like prosciutto and served with rosemary-scented olive oil). One specialty is the cannelloni gratinati alla Buca Lapi (pasta canapés stuffed with ricotta and spinach served in a cream sauce of boar and mushrooms). A light secondo could be coniglio disossato ripieno (stuffed rabbit), or you can go all out on a masterful bistecca chianina (grilled steak, for two only). The desserts are homemade, including a firm and delicate latte portugese (a kind of crème caramel) and a richly dense chocolate torte.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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