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Dear friends, a 1.3 kilo Florentine steak is expensive because from that part of the beef you get few, since it is the best cut of the whole animal. Such prized meat, unfortunately, has a cost that is in line with its quality. In addition, there is the whole conservation for many days, to be taken into account and which also affects the price. A tip: when you eat the Florentine, in addition to the lean meat, cut and stick on the fork a small piece of the external fat (small, I recommend) and eat it together with the leaner meat. The fat flavors the Florentine enormously.A big hug to you from Italy!
Fine dining is the pleasure of life. I worked in a French fine dining in Bermuda. I enjoyed every minute of this video esp. the expressions of their faces. Ambience of the ristorante is superb. Walking in a display of dry aged beef. When the bistecca arrived, wow just the way I liked it. Charred outside & rare inside. Reasonable price. We just ate at Toca Madera, Aria Resorts in Las Vegas. Our 40oz. Wagyu tomahawk steak was $225 with a bottle of Amarone 1998. Excelentisimo!
I had it back in 1998 when I was in Italy for work. It wasn’t at that restaurant. But Florence has many great steak places. It was almost a joke, an American, an Australian, and a Brit walk in to a steak house. It was a steak I still remember it 25 years later. It’s a bargain at any price.
Haha that’s awesome Mark! 😂💯 Definitely an experience worth having, especially if you still remember it all these years later - we love hearing that! 🤗🇮🇹
We told them we were very SERIOUS wine lovers, they came up with a Tignanello 1989. One of the best experience we've had in our lives. This was on our 11th anniversay.
Great video! We are visiting Europe for the first time in a few weeks and I've just booked at this restaurant. Our family loves steak so we're going to enjoy that bad boy :)
126 euros for 1.3Kg of very high quality meat and a good bottle of wine doesn't seem like such a crazy expense to mee, if we think of this "phantom trend" of wagyu meat from japan, which is good but certainly not as good as Chianina! for me you did very well and I'm glad you had fun! a hug to both ❤🥩
Agree totally with your comment. Expensive, yes. But worth it. I have seen crazy high prices in other countries and not worth it by comparison. Those can be sort of, ripping you off, price wise. This is not that.
Sorry reaper I have eaten both Chianina and A5 Miyazaki and it’s decidedly prospective, Japanese wagyu is way richer almost melting earthy in flavor an unbelievable eating experience while Chianina is robust in beef flavor and extremely tender especially the rarest parts, the level of animal husbandry that goes into breeding and bringing both breeds to the table is phenomenal neither is a gimmick and as someone who has had the privilege and pleasure of having both they’re equal
Raccontare una bistecca alla fiorentina non è difficile, è impossibile. E' un'esperienza da vivere in prima persona. Siete simpaticissimi da sobri, brilli per il vino ancora di più! Saluti da Roma.
It’s a life changing meal! Nothing else can compare in my opinion! So glad you guys decided to experience this. You will never regret doing this. Tinker and I wish we could have another one of those steaks right now! Favorite meal in Italy! Good choice all around! I’ll send you guys a pizza soon 😂
This just made my day, smiling from beginning until the end and even after. I'm so happy to see you both enjoy such a nice meal. You definitely deserve it, and I totally understand living on a budget so yes very happy to see you treating yourself. Your both so funny ❤and such a sweet couple, wishing you both many blessings ❤
Love Bistecca alla Fiorentina! There's a trattoria across the street from the front door of our house in Italy (Pontremoli, MS) called Trattoria Peliccia that does wonderful classic cuisine from our area. Raffaello, the chef, is a master of the Fiorentina (and his roast potatoes are sublime, soft and creamy on the inside, wonderfully flavored with rosemarino and garlic). If you don't want something as big as the Fiorentina look for tagliata - similar but more for one person.
Why yes, we've eaten the steak and loved it Basically, they knock the horns off and throw it on a plate. It's a special breed of beef called Chianina beef dry aged. Well, I'm a farm boy so..
I’ve just returned from lake Como and the restaurant in the hotel had steak fiorentina for 57 euros for two people which I went for on my own, it was delicious .
Ottima scelta per il ristorante! Mi sono divertito tantissimo. Non vedo l'ora di vedere i vostri video e ammiro le vostre scelte. Siete super simpatici! Bravi! ❤🤗😅🤩
@@TheGlobalExpatsragazzi, non soffermatevi sempre sulle citta piu conosciute .. Andate a Parma, Mantova, Trento ,..etc, Meritano una visita.. Sono piccole citta, ma seconde a nessuna..l italia e un piccolo scrigno di storia, cultura, cibo, e buon vivere... 🙏😊
This was exactly what I needed as I lay in bed sick as a dog! OMG you guys are awesome! Micha you are my girl, we could definitely hang and do some damage to some good wine! I love how you “squeezed” the last drop out of that bottle 😂😂😂😂! I haven’t been to Florence yet but this will for sure be n the to do list when I return to Italy. I always eat my steak rare to medium rare so this would be right up my ally and 126€ is not bad at all. Thanks for sharing and stay safe❤❤
You guys are so cute! Your reactions were priceless! Us Safricans are used to great steaks, but that looks beyond superb! That’s why it’s so famous! Duh! Thanks for the joy! ❤
YES! You ate the steak of the gods! I LOVE that steak at Cucina Marione in Florence, but where you went looks amazing! Hint, hint, hint: The creme de la creme flavored steak is on the BONE! NEVER LET THEM TAKE AWAY THE BONE UNTIL YOU HAVECLEANED IT WHITE!! ir's so true what they say, "BAD TO THE BONE!!!"
You only live once and if I went I would have to try it. Beautiful Steak and a night you will never forget. I have watched many people eat this same steak and always the same reaction. Has to be cooked with the right beef and the right charcoal and the right way. What a night.
Enjoyed your video. Not sure why you guys and so many other people think that eating rare to medium rare meat is bloody? The juice is myoglobin which is not blood!
I’ve also been to Florence and heard how good the Florentine steaks are, while there I tried one and yes the meat was amazing, it’s the best I’ve ever had all over the world … honest it was that good, I’ve never tasted steak as good as the one in Florence.
Solo nella mia bella Italia dove si mangia bene, ma avete pure la fortuna di vedere le meraviglie che il mondo ci invidia, lasciata dai più grandi artisti che il mondo abbia avuto.
Had Chianina steak at the Trattoria dall'Oste two years ago. Top three steaks in my entire life (and I'm not in my 20s, lol)! The sizzling on a hot stone is definitely part of the expérience. Had quite the same experience (with the hot stone and everything) in a very local and modest restaurant somewhere in the hills above Lake Como. At a much lower price! 😀 But hey, that's Florence... ;-)
126 euros is the tourist price. There is a Trattoria in Firenze that I know of that charged 3.5 euros per hg (approx. 60 euros for 1kg) for bistecca alla fiorentina. Apparently this place is popular with the locals and has been around since the 50s. A lot of other places in Firenze charge higher tourist prices for the steak
Not really mate, in Florence we used to eat "costola" that Is the part without filet and Is very very nice (and cheaper). The filet Is more tender but less tasty. Next time u have to try
It's a catching trend with the fiorentina, but the meat itself sells for around 40€/kg for fresh Chianina, even more for an aged steak. So from that standpoint, in a restaurant, it's not that costly but definitely not cheap as no chianina steak is cheap to buy in the first place. Glad you enjoyed.
My husband and I were here in April, and the steak was awesome. We didn't have to order a full bottle of wine, we ordered a half bottle and my husband had beer.
Have you been to Il Latini? I'm curious how it rates compared to Trattoria dall'Oste. Watching your Firenze videos make me want to hop on a plane Right Now!! Firenze is my favorite large city. Garzie mille for sharing your carnivore experience.
Back in 2008 I was near Arezzo visiting my father in law and went to buy and at the butcher this kind of steak (chianina) costed then around 40 euro per kilo. So no it's not expensive
We are in Florence until the 28th then going to Rome for 2 nights. I'm going to use Fork to make a reservation. Do I need to do something for the discount? Thanks
That's so exciting Jeffrey, we hope you are having an amazing time! 😍🇮🇹 So all we did was go to The Fork website, put in the restaurant / choose the location, because there are a few in the city (we went to the Borgo S. Lorenzo location near the Duomo). Then from the calendar you can see what days and times are available, and what discount is offered as well. Select what you want and confirm your booking, then they will send you an e-mail with the details. Just screenshot it / show them the confirmation e-mail at the restaurant before you pay at the end of the meal, and that's it! We hope you enjoy it!! 🤗
@@TheGlobalExpats Thanks. I will keep you posted. I was just showing my wife your video from that night. We know exactly where this is. We went by it today. Thanks.
Yes, but not this cut. You can have a ribeye (costata), a New York Strip (controfiletto), or a filet. The bistecca alla fiorentina (t-bone) can't be smaller than this.
Bravo guys…wow you guys basically finished almost everything. Steak looks good but I would definitely have to share with a few people. Glad you guys had a great dinner
OMG, I laughed during this entire episode! You guys’ expressions are the best! Don’t know how you finished that entire meal and a bottle of wine but I am sure after all of that you were feeling no pain. 😂 I am not one for rare steak either but your experience makes me want to try it just once! ❤
Hi. Loved your video. We are going to Florence this summer and we might try this. Do you know if its posible to split the steak between 4 poeple 2 adults an to kids aged 13 and 15. Would that be ok or conciderd rood?😊
Hey Sine, yes, I'm sure that'll be perfectly fine and not considered rude at all! 🥰 When in doubt, just ask your waiter/waitress, the majority speak English in Florence as well 🇮🇹
Sine Bryld You have to understand that a restaurant has to make a certain of money out of each table, and number of customers I know as a small restaurant owner for 24 years, now retired; that is why many of them charge a cover charge, the business is very volatile and why the percentage of failure is so high.
That much quality food plus a bottle of wine and having the experience with the love of your life? The price does not seem hefty at all. Thank you for the recommendation ❤️👌🏼
What if I’m traveling solo? How can I eat florentine steak?? I want to try but I will not be able to finisha 1.3kg steak on my own! Is there a smaller cut less than 1 kg?
The cost of a Fiorentina is about 30€ per kg, so you do pay a lot more if you want it served and perfectly cooked in a restaurant. Is it worth it? You decide. 30€ per kilo is pretty much a normal price for good meat, so you really can't complain about it. 120? That's steep. But I see you have enjoyed it so much so I guess it is worth it.
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Sono stato a Firenze diverse volte e non tutte le bistecche sono uguali. Il prezzo fa la differenza. Solo ristoranti con carne esposta, e meno di 50 € / kg non vale la pena, purtroppo. Dall’Oste é ottima è molto centrale, ma non è l’unica.
High quality T-Bone or filet should be eaten rare and we do this in Europe all the time. Only in countries where they don’t trust their meat are they saying ridiculous things like “it’s still mooing”
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Ti hanno fregato bene bene!!!
i live in Belgium but i drive to Italy once or twice a year for the incredible food and to road trip. i love Italy. my favorite country. nothing compares
hows belgium?
Dear friends, a 1.3 kilo Florentine steak is expensive because from that part of the beef you get few, since it is the best cut of the whole animal. Such prized meat, unfortunately, has a cost that is in line with its quality. In addition, there is the whole conservation for many days, to be taken into account and which also affects the price. A tip: when you eat the Florentine, in addition to the lean meat, cut and stick on the fork a small piece of the external fat (small, I recommend) and eat it together with the leaner meat. The fat flavors the Florentine enormously.A big hug to you from Italy!
Fine dining is the pleasure of life. I worked in a French fine dining in Bermuda. I enjoyed every minute of this video esp. the expressions of their faces. Ambience of the ristorante is superb. Walking in a display of dry aged beef. When the bistecca arrived, wow just the way I liked it. Charred outside & rare inside. Reasonable price. We just ate at Toca Madera, Aria Resorts in Las Vegas. Our 40oz. Wagyu tomahawk steak was $225 with a bottle of Amarone 1998. Excelentisimo!
For those who will eat a Florentine steak, a tip: The best meat is the one that stays attached to the bone. Good video. Greetings from Florence.
I had it back in 1998 when I was in Italy for work. It wasn’t at that restaurant. But Florence has many great steak places. It was almost a joke, an American, an Australian, and a Brit walk in to a steak house. It was a steak I still remember it 25 years later. It’s a bargain at any price.
Haha that’s awesome Mark! 😂💯 Definitely an experience worth having, especially if you still remember it all these years later - we love hearing that! 🤗🇮🇹
We told them we were very SERIOUS wine lovers, they came up with a Tignanello 1989. One of the best experience we've had in our lives. This was on our 11th anniversay.
Where was this?
love how he cuts them in bite sizes, makes the experience even better, she cuts huge chunks which are too big for her mouth
Great video! We are visiting Europe for the first time in a few weeks and I've just booked at this restaurant. Our family loves steak so we're going to enjoy that bad boy :)
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Hahaha ciao, Ale!! 🤣
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So worth every penny! Best steak ever!
"Are we supposed to gnaw on the bone now...? I,ll do it. I,ll do it ! " ha ha ha , I love it. (you have such a likeable personality, so natural)
126 euros for 1.3Kg of very high quality meat and a good bottle of wine doesn't seem like such a crazy expense to mee, if we think of this "phantom trend" of wagyu meat from japan, which is good but certainly not as good as Chianina! for me you did very well and I'm glad you had fun! a hug to both ❤🥩
Thank you so much, we truly appreciate your kind words! 🥰
Agree totally with your comment. Expensive, yes. But worth it. I have seen crazy high prices in other countries and not worth it by comparison. Those can be sort of, ripping you off, price wise. This is not that.
Sorry reaper I have eaten both Chianina and A5 Miyazaki and it’s decidedly prospective, Japanese wagyu is way richer almost melting earthy in flavor an unbelievable eating experience while Chianina is robust in beef flavor and extremely tender especially the rarest parts, the level of animal husbandry that goes into breeding and bringing both breeds to the table is phenomenal neither is a gimmick and as someone who has had the privilege and pleasure of having both they’re equal
i think so too,
@@TheGlobalExpatsnon capisco perche non avete preso anche un contorno un insalata mista fresca. Oppure patate al forno.
Got home about 2 hours ago, I drive a truck over the road. Relaxed now and enjoying your content as usual. Thank you!
I’m drooling watching this, that steak looked awesome 🤤🤤🤤🤤
Raccontare una bistecca alla fiorentina non è difficile, è impossibile. E' un'esperienza da vivere in prima persona. Siete simpaticissimi da sobri, brilli per il vino ancora di più! Saluti da Roma.
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We love to guys! Thanks for sharing. We'll be there soon
It’s a life changing meal! Nothing else can compare in my opinion! So glad you guys decided to experience this. You will never regret doing this. Tinker and I wish we could have another one of those steaks right now! Favorite meal in Italy! Good choice all around! I’ll send you guys a pizza soon 😂
This just made my day, smiling from beginning until the end and even after. I'm so happy to see you both enjoy such a nice meal. You definitely deserve it, and I totally understand living on a budget so yes very happy to see you treating yourself. Your both so funny ❤and such a sweet couple, wishing you both many blessings ❤
Aww Cheryl, you are always so kind and generous with your words! 🥺 We truly appreciate the support! ❤🥰
this place is overrated..after eating there I got bad constipation..and couldn't poop for 5 days@@TheGlobalExpats
That was a great video. I immediately put this place on my Google map when I get to Florence. Thank you so much for sharing
Thanks Gary, we’re so happy you enjoyed it & we hope you have an awesome time when you go! 😍🇮🇹
This is great. Pure entertainment. Glad you had the very cool experience and thanks so much for sharing!
Thank you, Dan! 🥰
The smiles on your faces tells all. Enjoy your adventures together.
Aww thank you so much! 🥰
Love Bistecca alla Fiorentina! There's a trattoria across the street from the front door of our house in Italy (Pontremoli, MS) called Trattoria Peliccia that does wonderful classic cuisine from our area. Raffaello, the chef, is a master of the Fiorentina (and his roast potatoes are sublime, soft and creamy on the inside, wonderfully flavored with rosemarino and garlic). If you don't want something as big as the Fiorentina look for tagliata - similar but more for one person.
Bistecca Fiorentina ❤ one of the best yummy buonissimo nice tour eating traveling enjoy
Why yes, we've eaten the steak and loved it Basically, they knock the horns off and throw it on a plate. It's a special breed of beef called Chianina beef dry aged. Well, I'm a farm boy so..
Now I know why italian cuisine is the most loved in the world. Thank for sharing your beautiful experience. 🇮🇹🥩🍷🔝👏👏
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@@MemoryLaneCinema yes it is
@@MemoryLaneCinema Yep, have seen numerous surveys, polls #1 even in France, French YT video verifies it.
I love Florence, loved watching y'all have so much fun ordering that steak. What an experience. Great video. Thanks for all your others too.
Thank you so much, we sincerely appreciate your sweet words! 🥰
Just ate there last week - great experience. So delicious!!
I’ve just returned from lake Como and the restaurant in the hotel had steak fiorentina for 57 euros for two people which I went for on my own, it was delicious .
Really looking forward to this, will be there in July for our 34th anniversary.
Chi si beve la scolatura e bello di natura. 🍷
Ottima scelta per il ristorante! Mi sono divertito tantissimo. Non vedo l'ora di vedere i vostri video e ammiro le vostre scelte. Siete super simpatici! Bravi! ❤🤗😅🤩
Grazie mille, sei troppo gentile! 🥰
It looks extremely delicious. I am planned to visit Florence in the near future and definitely try to visit Trattoria dall’Oste and enjoy the steak.
We hope you have an amazing time when you go! 😍💯🇮🇹
@@TheGlobalExpatsragazzi, non soffermatevi sempre sulle citta piu conosciute .. Andate a Parma, Mantova, Trento ,..etc, Meritano una visita.. Sono piccole citta, ma seconde a nessuna..l italia e un piccolo scrigno di storia, cultura, cibo, e buon vivere... 🙏😊
That looked Amaze! My cousins had 1 of those while there & they loved it! Where you alittle tipsy from the Chianti? Ha! Cheers Kirk
Never! What gives you that idea, Kirk? 😜🤣
This was exactly what I needed as I lay in bed sick as a dog! OMG you guys are awesome! Micha you are my girl, we could definitely hang and do some damage to some good wine! I love how you “squeezed” the last drop out of that bottle 😂😂😂😂! I haven’t been to Florence yet but this will for sure be n the to do list when I return to Italy. I always eat my steak rare to medium rare so this would be right up my ally and 126€ is not bad at all. Thanks for sharing and stay safe❤❤
You guys are so cute! Your reactions were priceless! Us Safricans are used to great steaks, but that looks beyond superb! That’s why it’s so famous! Duh! Thanks for the joy! ❤
Aww thank you so much Andrea! 🥰 Haha yes, that steak was in a league of its own! 🤣
Had the same thought! Those two are super cute! Glad you appreciate it!
YES! You ate the steak of the gods! I LOVE that steak at Cucina Marione in Florence, but where you went looks amazing! Hint, hint, hint: The creme de la creme flavored steak is on the BONE! NEVER LET THEM TAKE AWAY THE BONE UNTIL YOU HAVECLEANED IT WHITE!! ir's so true what they say, "BAD TO THE BONE!!!"
You only live once and if I went I would have to try it. Beautiful Steak and a night you will never forget. I have watched many people eat this same steak and always the same reaction. Has to be cooked with the right beef and the right charcoal and the right way. What a night.
That looked like a lovely meal! 👍🏼🇮🇹🥩🤤😋
A tip, we had a 1.3 kg at that same restaurant before 6 pm and it will only cost you 90 euros and I sliced the remaining meat off the bone
Before 6 pm Is lunch in Italy😂
Yes! Was there in March. Best steak I have ever had.
Enjoyed your video. Not sure why you guys and so many other people think that eating rare to medium rare meat is bloody? The juice is myoglobin which is not blood!
Yeah, I was about to make the same comment but see you beat me to it 😂
I’ve also been to Florence and heard how good the Florentine steaks are, while there I tried one and yes the meat was amazing, it’s the best I’ve ever had all over the world … honest it was that good, I’ve never tasted steak as good as the one in Florence.
Great videos , thanks. Tried this steak many years ago and simply the best. Great wine is always worth it! Best wishes.
Thanks John! 🥰 That’s awesome that you’ve experienced it too, it really is incredible! 😍
Solo nella mia bella Italia dove si mangia bene, ma avete pure la fortuna di vedere le meraviglie che il mondo ci invidia, lasciata dai più grandi artisti che il mondo abbia avuto.
Had Chianina steak at the Trattoria dall'Oste two years ago. Top three steaks in my entire life (and I'm not in my 20s, lol)! The sizzling on a hot stone is definitely part of the expérience. Had quite the same experience (with the hot stone and everything) in a very local and modest restaurant somewhere in the hills above Lake Como. At a much lower price! 😀 But hey, that's Florence... ;-)
MAYBE, ON THE COMO'S LAKE, THE MEAT AND THE WINE, ARE'NT NOT EXACTLY THE SAME AS IN "TRATTORIA dell'OSTE"? I THINK SO.....
What a fun video. I loved watching this one so much! Thank you
Aww thank you so much Wendy, we’re so happy you enjoyed it! 🥰
This may be my Favorite Video Ever
We’ve been there and it was excellent! Beyond delicious 😊.
Wow that looks soooo good. Thnx.
I'm so glad u didn't smell the wine cork when she handed it u.
126 euros is the tourist price. There is a Trattoria in Firenze that I know of that charged 3.5 euros per hg (approx. 60 euros for 1kg) for bistecca alla fiorentina. Apparently this place is popular with the locals and has been around since the 50s. A lot of other places in Firenze charge higher tourist prices for the steak
considering the size and the quality, it is not pricy at all, in US that would be cost much more expensive, looks great.
they dont have that type of quality food in USA. no matter where you go
Benvenuti in Italia .... un saluto da Roma !
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always remember that the smaller of the 2 sides of a T bone is the fillet, the larger is the sirloin. Fillet is the nicer side!
Not really mate, in Florence we used to eat "costola" that Is the part without filet and Is very very nice (and cheaper). The filet Is more tender but less tasty. Next time u have to try
I am saving this video. Gosh, I am starving now, but the sirloin steak in the freezer is a poor substitute for what I have just witnessed . 😢
We're sorry! 😭You've got to plan to try it in person, Morag! 😅
Props to your wife for eating a large piece of steak at once!!! It looks soooo good
We’re going to Florence in July, will definitely try this place especially that we have high standards on steak. I’ll let you know how it goes 😋
Sounds wonderful 🥰
On the bucket list.
We love to hear it Oliver! 😍💯
Someone should have told you that in Florence, you should eat your bistecca with olive oil. The taste will be even better.
yes, abit of olive oil on the plate with some black pepper
@@Oobe connaisseur !. Italian often add olive oil for the taste.
It's a catching trend with the fiorentina, but the meat itself sells for around 40€/kg for fresh Chianina, even more for an aged steak. So from that standpoint, in a restaurant, it's not that costly but definitely not cheap as no chianina steak is cheap to buy in the first place. Glad you enjoyed.
Best steak I have ever had was in Florence.
My husband and I were here in April, and the steak was awesome. We didn't have to order a full bottle of wine, we ordered a half bottle and my husband had beer.
It looks like you guys really enjoyed & appreciate it, it is fantastically inspiring. I like this too… it could be heaven
Have you been to Il Latini? I'm curious how it rates compared to Trattoria dall'Oste. Watching your Firenze videos make me want to hop on a plane Right Now!! Firenze is my favorite large city. Garzie mille for sharing your carnivore experience.
Looks delicious. We will be there this week for dinner.
looks amazing
That meal would be twice that price here in NYC! and I'll help you with the wines ingredients, grapes and water😇
they dont have that type of quality food in USA
Excellent video - thanks
Oh, I was waiting for this moment! 😄
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Subscribed! Nice young people not telling me to eat leaves and twigs. I'll follow you around for a while!
We appreciate it Craig! 🤣
Back in 2008 I was near Arezzo visiting my father in law and went to buy and at the butcher this kind of steak (chianina) costed then around 40 euro per kilo. So no it's not expensive
We are in Florence until the 28th then going to Rome for 2 nights. I'm going to use Fork to make a reservation. Do I need to do something for the discount? Thanks
That's so exciting Jeffrey, we hope you are having an amazing time! 😍🇮🇹 So all we did was go to The Fork website, put in the restaurant / choose the location, because there are a few in the city (we went to the Borgo S. Lorenzo location near the Duomo). Then from the calendar you can see what days and times are available, and what discount is offered as well. Select what you want and confirm your booking, then they will send you an e-mail with the details. Just screenshot it / show them the confirmation e-mail at the restaurant before you pay at the end of the meal, and that's it! We hope you enjoy it!! 🤗
@@TheGlobalExpats Thanks. I will keep you posted. I was just showing my wife your video from that night. We know exactly where this is. We went by it today. Thanks.
Except for the cow stomach sandwich, you guys love everything you’ve eaten. 😂
We're not too fussy, Jay! 😂
Traveling to Florence in September. Thanks to your video, your reactions and comments definitely convinced me to eat there! Thank you 🥩 ❤️
That’s so exciting Patti, we hope you have an amazing time! 😍🇮🇹
I want to try the steak! But as a solo traveler, is there an option for smaller portions?! I know I couldn't eat half of that steak.
Yea I would love to know too…cuz I’m also a solo traveler. I think one piece I would be full 😅😅
Yes, but not this cut. You can have a ribeye (costata), a New York Strip (controfiletto), or a filet. The bistecca alla fiorentina (t-bone) can't be smaller than this.
Bravo guys…wow you guys basically finished almost everything. Steak looks good but I would definitely have to share with a few people. Glad you guys had a great dinner
Thanks Cynthia! 🥰 and yes it could definitely feed a few people! 😅
Adoro quando siete ciucchi. 😂
But me and my wife did go to few of the places you did recommend. So thank you for the content
Hi, thank you for sharing. May I know whether it is possible for me to order a smaller portion at the steak house? Please advise, thanks.
What if I’m traveling solo? How can I finish 1.3kg steak on my own?!?! Is there a smaller cut less than 1 kg??
Bere Chianti mentre si mangia una fiorentina non ha prezzo 😎
I really enjoyed dining out with you both. Sadly, I was chowing down on mac and cheese while you were feasting on Florence steak. Great work!
OMG, I laughed during this entire episode! You guys’ expressions are the best! Don’t know how you finished that entire meal and a bottle of wine but I am sure after all of that you were feeling no pain. 😂
I am not one for rare steak either but your experience makes me want to try it just once! ❤
We are not sure how we finished the steak either... maybe the wine made more space for us! 🤣 Thank you Ingrid, it is definitely worth a try! 🥰
This steak is actually priced quite reasonably for two people, I've had dry aged ribeye that's 1/4 of the size for $70 a plate.
Hi. Loved your video. We are going to Florence this summer and we might try this. Do you know if its posible to split the steak between 4 poeple 2 adults an to kids aged 13 and 15. Would that be ok or conciderd rood?😊
Hey Sine, yes, I'm sure that'll be perfectly fine and not considered rude at all! 🥰 When in doubt, just ask your waiter/waitress, the majority speak English in Florence as well 🇮🇹
Thank you for quick response❤️
Sine Bryld You have to understand that a restaurant has to make a certain of money out of each table, and number of customers I know as a small restaurant owner for 24 years, now retired; that is why many of them charge a cover charge, the business is very volatile and why the percentage of failure is so high.
Which of the restaurants was this specifically please ??
That much quality food plus a bottle of wine and having the experience with the love of your life? The price does not seem hefty at all. Thank you for the recommendation ❤️👌🏼
Hi. Guys if you are still here in Firenze, you need to try antica osteria del cambi.
Ah, unfortunately, right now we aren't, we will have to try it the next time we are passing through Florence! 😅
What if I’m traveling solo? How can I eat florentine steak?? I want to try but I will not be able to finisha 1.3kg steak on my own! Is there a smaller cut less than 1 kg?
Ricorda che il peso della bistecca è con l'osso, comunque si, si trovano anche di 800 gr
The salt and the exellent tuscany oil over the meat??
The cost of a Fiorentina is about 30€ per kg, so you do pay a lot more if you want it served and perfectly cooked in a restaurant. Is it worth it? You decide. 30€ per kilo is pretty much a normal price for good meat, so you really can't complain about it. 120? That's steep. But I see you have enjoyed it so much so I guess it is worth it.
steaks don't bleed. The juices that comes out of beef is not blood.
You sould visit Greece ..The ultimate freshness and the ultimate taste its something you dont wanna miss..
From Crete to Macedonia is a blast!!
Cheers!
Sono stato a Firenze diverse volte e non tutte le bistecche sono uguali. Il prezzo fa la differenza. Solo ristoranti con carne esposta, e meno di 50 € / kg non vale la pena, purtroppo. Dall’Oste é ottima è molto centrale, ma non è l’unica.
You need to try Antica Trattoria da Tito . Best steak we had in Florence.
when you have finished the wine, you have begin to speak with gesture as a truly italian
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It seems like a good deal. Bear in mind also that the bone also counts. It is the same here in Spain.
High quality T-Bone or filet should be eaten rare and we do this in Europe all the time. Only in countries where they don’t trust their meat are they saying ridiculous things like “it’s still mooing”
Alla salute!
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