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The Fiorentina tradition in the heart of Florence

Selected meat, grilled meat and Tuscan culture

The Florentine steak represents one of the most authentic expressions of Tuscan cuisine. It's more than just a cut of meat, but a true gastronomic experience that showcases the connection between tradition, quality ingredients, and a convivial culture. At Bella Toscana, in the heart of Florence, just minutes from the Duomo and the Central Market, the Florentine steak is prepared following a precise philosophy: respect for the meat, traditional cooking, and absolute attention to authentic flavor.

The selection of meats is one of the most important aspects of our offering. The menu features several types of Florentine steak and rib-eye steak, designed to offer different characteristics in terms of texture, marbling, and intensity of flavor. The grill enhances each cut without altering its identity, maintaining the simplicity that has always made Tuscan cuisine recognizable and appreciated around the world.

Visitors to Florence often long for a genuine Florentine steak, but finding a place that combines authentic quality and a central location isn't always easy. Bella Toscana was created precisely for this purpose: to offer an authentic experience in one of the city's liveliest areas, without turning tradition into a standardized tourist product. For those seeking a true Florentine steak, our restaurant is a must-visit, combining a friendly atmosphere, quality meat, and attention to detail.

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From Chianina PGI to Scottona to Black Angus, Bella Toscana offers a selection of meats designed to showcase the true culture of the Florentine steak. Book your table and enjoy an authentic Tuscan cuisine experience in the heart of Florence.

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Chianina PGI, Scottona, and Black Angus

Each meat has specific characteristics that influence the flavor, texture, and structure of the Florentine steak. For this reason, Bella Toscana offers several selections designed to offer different gastronomic experiences, always maintaining the high quality of the raw materials.

The Florentine Scottona steak stands out for its balance, tenderness, and intense flavor, making it particularly popular with those seeking juicy, well-marbled meat. The Chianina PGI, one of the most iconic Tuscan cattle breeds, offers a firmer, more elegant, and distinctive meat, deeply rooted in the regional gastronomic culture. For those seeking an even more pronounced flavor, the Black Angus selection offers greater marbling and a rich texture, enhanced by grilling.

Our menu includes:

• Florentine Scottona Steak;
• Chianina PGI Florentine steak;
• Black Angus Florentine Steak;
• Selected high-quality ribs.

The ability to choose from different types of meat allows you to experience Fiorentina in a more personal and informed way, enhancing the nuances of flavor that reflect the quality and provenance of the product.

Allergies and intolerances

If you have any allergies, intolerances, or even just dietary preferences, please let our staff know and they will tailor the menu to your specific needs.

Softness, balance and intensity of flavour

Scottona

Scottona is one of the most popular cuts for those seeking balanced, tender, and particularly juicy meat. The natural marbling helps make the steak more tender and intense, maintaining a pleasant structure and a full yet harmonious flavor.

The Florentine Scottona steak is grilled to maximize the meat's characteristics, creating a flavorful surface and a tender, juicy interior. The result is a Florentine steak with a bold yet approachable flavor, ideal for those who want to experience Tuscan tradition through a meat rich in character and great balance.



The Scottona rib also maintains the same qualities, offering a substantial consistency and a pleasant aromatic intensity that make it particularly appreciated by lovers of grilled meat.

The breed symbol of Tuscan tradition

Chianina I.G.P.

Chianina PGI is one of the most iconic cattle breeds in Tuscan gastronomic culture. Known for the quality of its meat and its historic connection to the region, it offers an elegant structure, compact fiber, and refined flavor that make it one of the most sought-after selections for Florentine steak.

The PGI certification guarantees provenance and high quality standards, enhancing a tradition deeply rooted in Tuscany's culinary history. Chianina beef is distinguished by its balance, finesse, and authentic flavor, maintaining a recognizable personality even through its simple preparation.



Our Chianina PGI Florentine steak is cooked according to Tuscan ember tradition, preserving the meat's structure, juiciness, and aromatic identity. Our Chianina rib-eye steak also offers an elegant and intense experience, designed for those who want to discover one of the most authentic expressions of Florentine cuisine.

Significant marbling and strong flavour

Black Angus

Black Angus is a selection internationally renowned for its intense marbling and depth of flavor. The balanced presence of fat within the meat contributes to a particularly juicy, rich, and persistent steak.

Grilling further enhances the character of Black Angus, creating an intense, aromatic surface that enhances the meat's structure without overpowering its natural flavor. Black Angus Fiorentina offers a more robust and satisfying experience, ideal for those seeking a meat with a bold, contemporary profile.



The Black Angus rib eye also maintains a strong gastronomic personality, thanks to a rich texture and full flavour that make it one of the most popular selections among lovers of premium meat.

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Grilling according to Tuscan tradition

Technique, temperature and respect for the raw materials

Preparing a Florentine steak requires experience, attention, and absolute respect for the meat. Grilling is a key element of the experience, creating a rich, flavorful surface while keeping the inside tender and juicy.



Managing heat and cooking times is essential to enhance each cut without altering its natural characteristics. The Fiorentina steak is served according to Tuscan tradition, with a cooking method that enhances its texture, juiciness, and aromatic intensity. It is precisely this technical simplicity, seemingly basic yet extremely precise, that makes the Fiorentina steak one of the most important symbols of Florentine cuisine.

Alongside steak, our menu offers other meat specialties, including Chianina PGI fillet, tagliata, Impruneta peposo, and dishes that showcase the local gastronomic culture through historic recipes and select ingredients.

For those seeking a true grilled meat experience in Florence, Bella Toscana offers a down-to-earth, authentic cuisine deeply rooted in local tradition.

Florentine Steak

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Convivial atmosphere and strategic location

A steak experience in the heart of Florence

Bella Toscana is located in Piazza del Mercato Centrale, just minutes from the Duomo and Santa Maria Novella train station. This central location allows you to experience Florence comfortably without sacrificing an authentic gastronomic experience.



The spacious spaces, with over 280 seats and two outdoor terraces, make the restaurant ideal for both a convivial dinner and a break dedicated to Tuscan cuisine after a day spent exploring art and culture. The restaurant's atmosphere maintains an authentic identity, far removed from overly touristy establishments and closer to the idea of a contemporary trattoria capable of highlighting the true flavor of tradition.

Our Florentine steak specialty is born from the combination of quality meat, Tuscan gastronomic culture, and the desire to offer a truly authentic experience in the city's historic center. Bella Toscana is the ideal choice for those who want to discover Florence through its most iconic flavors.

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