L'Ortone

L’Ortone is a Tuscan restaurant situated in Florence’s Sant’Ambrogio district, near the market yet removed from its busy center. It presents traditional recipes from the region’s families, updated with a modern sensibility. Seasonal ingredients are carefully chosen, including handmade fresh pasta, bread, and desserts. The meat selection, highlighted by the renowned Florentine steak, comes through collaboration with a trusted local butcher. The restaurant offers seating across two floors in winter and an open veranda during summer, creating a warm and convivial atmosphere. Its wine cellar features a curated collection meant to enhance the dishes. Family heritage and connection to the Sant’Ambrogio community inspire both the kitchen and its young, passionate team, who emphasize authentic hospitality. L’Ortone’s menu showcases seasonal Tuscan cuisine with specialties such as fresh homemade egg pasta, Bistecca alla Fiorentina, steamed beef cheek, and risotto with 36-month Parmigiano and fresh fava beans. Dishes like San Daniele prosciutto with coccoli and stracchino, egg soufflé with spicy turnip tops and pecorino, and grilled cuttlefish tagliatelle with artichoke and bottarga further reflect its commitment to regional traditions with contemporary twists.