"The Ferragamo estate's riverside Florence table, where Andrea Campani cooks organic Tuscan classics over the Arno — book a window for an anniversary."
About Il Borro Tuscan Bistro
The Ferragamo family farms the wine, the oil and much of the produce at their Il Borro estate in the Valdarno; the Florence bistro on Lungarno Acciaiuoli is where that larder is cooked and poured. Ferruccio Ferragamo built the concept with chef Andrea Campani, and it has since grown from this riverside room to outposts in Dubai and Elounda. The original still sits a few steps from the Ponte Vecchio, looking across the Arno.
It works as a restaurant, a wine bar and a shop for the estate's organic products, so you can eat a full Tuscan dinner or stop for a glass and a plate. For more of the city's tables by occasion, see our Florence dining guide.
The Kitchen
Chef Andrea Campani cooks Tuscan classics with estate ingredients: organic vegetables, meats and oils from Il Borro, reinterpreted rather than reinvented. The duck pappardelle is the dish regulars order first, a slow ragu over wide ribbons of pasta, and the fried beef meatballs are the plate to start with. For a secondo, the bistecca — a Tuscan T-bone grilled rare — is the regional set piece, sold by weight as Florence does it.
The cellar is the other half of the appeal. The list carries every Il Borro wine alongside a wide range of Italian and international labels, so a glass of the estate's own Toscana red is the natural pairing. Pricing is moderate for central Florence, with the bistecca priced by the etto and primi in the bistro range; book through the restaurant's site or OpenTable. The address is Lungarno Acciaiuoli 80R, in the Centro Storico. For more land-to-table kitchens, see our best Italian restaurants worldwide guide.
The Room
The room is polished and calm, with neutral Tuscan tones, etchings on the walls and big windows over the Lungarno. Get a window table and the Arno and the lights of the Oltrarno do the rest. Sound stays conversational, the lighting is soft, and the spacing is generous enough for a private talk. Dress is smart; this is a Ferragamo room, and most diners lean into it. The riverside terrace is the seat to ask for in warm months.
Best for Anniversary
Book a window table for an anniversary, because the view over the Arno toward the Ponte Vecchio is among the most romantic in Florence, the pace is unhurried, and the estate wine list gives you something to mark the evening with. The same room works to impress clients — the Ferragamo name, the cellar and the setting do a lot of the talking. It sits in our Florence dining guide among the city's best riverside tables.
Not for
Not for a budget meal or a quick bite — this is a polished, estate-priced room where the bistecca is sold by weight and the bill climbs once the cellar is involved.
Frequently Asked
Is Il Borro Tuscan Bistro worth it?
Yes, for the combination of estate ingredients, the cellar and the riverside setting. The bistro cooks organic produce, meat and oil from the Ferragamo family's Il Borro estate, paired with the estate's own wines and a deep Italian list. Chef Andrea Campani's duck pappardelle and the Tuscan bistecca are the dishes to order. A window table over the Arno is what makes it memorable.
How do I book Il Borro Tuscan Bistro?
Book through the restaurant's website or OpenTable, and request a window or terrace table when you reserve. The riverside seats overlooking the Arno are the ones worth planning around, and they go first in the evening and in warm months. Weekends fill quickly given the location near the Ponte Vecchio, so reserve a few days ahead for a prime slot.
What should I order at Il Borro Tuscan Bistro?
Start with the fried beef meatballs, then the duck pappardelle, the dish regulars order first. For a main, the bistecca — a Tuscan T-bone grilled rare and sold by weight — is the regional set piece. Pair it with a glass of the estate's own Il Borro Toscana red. Finish with a Tuscan dessert and a look across the river.
How expensive is Il Borro Tuscan Bistro?
Pricing is moderate for central Florence rather than cheap. Primi sit in the usual bistro range, the bistecca is priced by the etto, so the bill depends on the cut you share, and the estate wines run from approachable glasses to collectible bottles. It is an estate-quality room a few steps from the Ponte Vecchio, and the riverside setting is part of what you pay for.
Is Il Borro Tuscan Bistro good for clients?
Yes, it is a strong choice for impressing clients in Florence. The Ferragamo name, the estate cellar and the riverside room signal seriousness without stiffness, and the generous table spacing allows a private conversation. Ask for a window table over the Arno. It works equally well for a romantic anniversary dinner.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Il Borro Tuscan Bistro
Book via the restaurant site or OpenTable; request a window or terrace table over the Arno. Phone +39 055 290423.
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Practical Information
AddressLungarno Acciaiuoli 80R, Centro Storico, Florence
NeighbourhoodCentro Storico
CuisineTuscan
PriceÀ la carte; bistecca by the etto; estate wines by the glass
Dress CodeSmart
SeatingDining room plus riverside terrace
ReservationSite / OpenTable
