Firenze OsteriaExcellent quality authenticExcellent quality authentic Italian food. Was very noisey but was also a very busy night because it was Mother's Day. Pretty good service considering how busy they were. I'll go again.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMA Bold and Pleasant SurpriseWe went to Firenze Osteria for Mother's Day Brunch, not quite sure what to expect on the Brunch Menu. We were greeted by the hostess and offered a choice of a quiet table in the back room, or an airier spot in front, with a view of the kitchen, which we took. The regular menu was available, along with several brunch items. Our very helpful and friendly waiter recommended a brunch item - the spinach and carmelized leek Frittata with mixed greens, which was great. The spinach and ricotta ravioli from the regular menu was also a huge hit. My mother was thrilled to discover a new valley restaurant and I'm quite sure we will be returning for the next special occasion or, in fact, any occasion.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMDelicioso!I ended up ordering the pork chop that came with the truffled gnocchi. This will be your 50th review that you read that states ORDER THE TRUFFLED GNOCCHI. Simply the most amazing thing. The pork chop was cooked in a way that I didn't even know you could cook pork. It looked like a steak on the outside but when you cut into it, it was so tender and juicy. The flavor was unlike any pork I've tasted. I can't even begin to tell you how amazing my dish was. Just order it. My friend ordered a seafood pasta that was divine - perfect flavor and my sister ordered the chicken fussili that was just a delicious pasta. Can't go wrong if you want to go basic. I highly recommend this restaurant. The food was the best I've had in a long time.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMCelebrating a co-workers 30thThey have quite a selection of specialty martinis to choose from. The birthday girl selected the short rib ravioli, which is always a good choice, but sadly the pasta was underdone and a little too hard. They were really good about it and re-did her order and it was really good. I had the rack of lamb special which was really good. I would order that again as each bite was wonderful. All in all we had a really good time and the feel of the restaurant was relaxed and warm. Our waitress was attentive and sweet.5/6/2013 12:00:00 AMBest in years...From hello to goodbye the experience was A+. Food was made fresh and delivered quickly. Open kitchen and no yelling or talking... just cooking. Excellent size portions. Look forward to trying something new on the menu. Loved that the specials were on an ipad so I could actually see what the dish looks like.5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMLovely ambiance and very friendlyLovely ambiance and very friendly staff...lots of street parking...but the food is not particularly remarkable.4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful food and staff.Wonderful food and staff. Seating can be cramped for larger parties, but they have a banquet room that can be reserved in advance. Can get loud on a busy night, but overall very nice.4/23/2013 12:00:00 AMWe ordered the Chef's Table,We ordered the Chef's Table, which was a lot of fun — and a lot of food. While every dish was amazing (and we really appreciate the time that Ken spent making sure we'd be happy with every one), in the end it ended up being a little too much for us, quantity-wise. Maybe a five-course meal would have been better suited. But the staff was friendly and helpful, the food great (even down to the bread at the beginning), the cocktails well-made — it was a great experience to share with my visiting parents.4/22/2013 12:00:00 AMThe only thing that needsThe only thing that needs to change is the parking. no point to valet if your car is just right there and attendent doesnt bring it back to you at the end. we had to go get our car, which was in the 2nd parking stall. oh, one more thing, there was a 2 year old girl that was there and all your servers & cooks kept stairing at the family? really rude. but my server was nice and funny and food was great.4/22/2013 12:00:00 AMYUM YUM YUM!!The food here is delicious, especially the chicken marsala and the short ribs! Don't miss the pancetta/burrata appetizer, that could actually be a whole meal. This is comfort food meets fine dining. Another don't miss is the Lavendar Lychee cocktail..yum yum yum! A great place to dine with absolutely outstanding service.4/21/2013 12:00:00 AMRather pricey, but that wasRather pricey, but that was expected. Food was delicious. My daughter had the rosemary chicken entree, which was good sized, but no vegetables---just chicken and mashed potatos. I had the short ribs ravioli--absolutly one of the tastiest dishes I've ever eaten. This selection was from the "first course" page. Serving size was rather small for a complete meal. Once again, no vegetables, just the ravioli. Salads were excellent and good sized.4/21/2013 12:00:00 AMGood service, informal andGood service, informal and friendly. Good drinks. Food was very good, though a little heavy, including salt. Had Gnocchi with a rabbit Ragu - very good. The other party had the special: pasta with clams and sea urchin, also very good. Overall, a nice place with great service and great food.4/17/2013 12:00:00 AMI've become a regular at FirenzeI've become a regular at Firenze Osteria. Not only is the food always delicious but it's so convenient to taking the Subway from the Universal station. I took my sister there, which was her first time, before heading to the Pantages, and she was very pleased with the food and would come back again. I was happy to hear this as she is a very picky eater. Our server John, whom I've had before was gracious as always.4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat Spot!Great food, great service. Can't say enough awesome things about Firenze.4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMVery HappyStumbled on this restaurant when looking on Open Table for restaurants in an area with which we were unfamiliar. They were very accomodating with our need to change our arrival, were seated promptly, service was top and delicious and interesting menu. Stop in when you are in the area.4/5/2013 12:00:00 AMBest Italian PlaceAmazing food at a great price. There is often live music. Very helpful and attentive staff.4/4/2013 12:00:00 AMAnother great experience atAnother great experience at a really well run restaurant.3/28/2013 12:00:00 AMWhat a gem! We were a partyWhat a gem! We were a party of four. We each ordered different meals and all of us loved our food. The service was impeccable and the ambiance was charming. We will definitely go back to this restaurant.3/24/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food and a very attentiveGreat food and a very attentive at friendly staff. Loved it.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMYummySeated us a bit late from our reservation time and we arrived an hour early to check out the bar scene. There is no bar scene here. We were seated in the back room-I didn;t even know they had a back room. Not ideal. Our waiter was fabulous! Timing was brilliant. Food was excellent. I orderewd the short rib ravioli-yummy. Only 4 on the plate but they were large. Could have eaten a couple more. Appetizers were delicious: we sampled the red pepper soup, calamari & zucchini and the caprese salad-all yummy! Wine selection was great! Deserts were good too. mAll in all the experience was terrific. We'll be taking the cooking class this Sunday with Fabio,3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMThis is our new favorite restaurantThis is our new favorite restaurant in the valley! We have been 4 times and the food and service is always excellent!3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food, great value, bestGreat food, great value, best steak in long time. Filet with arugula and shaved Parmesan.
Best on menu. Must try.2/11/2013 12:00:00 AMThis was our first time atThis was our first time at Firenze Osteria. We will be back. It is a comfortabe restaurant with very good and immaginative preparations of many of our favorites.1/23/2013 12:00:00 AM