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Entry No. 999 · Bistecca alla Fiorentina

Trattoria Mario

A no-nonsense institution since 1953 where communal tables are the rule and the steak is served strictly rare. The menu is handwritten daily and the atmosphere is loud, fast, and quintessentially Florentine.

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WaitLocated directly behind the Mercato Centrale in a high-foot-traffic zone.Lunch only (12:00–15:30); arrive by 11:45 to secure a spot in the queue.
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A no-nonsense institution since 1953 where communal tables are the rule and the steak is served strictly rare. The menu is handwritten daily and the atmosphere is loud, fast, and quintessentially Florentine.

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No. 999 for Bistecca alla Fiorentina in Florence

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Mercato Centrale

Mercato Centrale

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San Lorenzo & Medici Chapels

San Lorenzo & Medici Chapels

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