LEGENDARY 1.3KG Florentine Steak! Eating Bistecca alla Fiorentina in Italy! 🇮🇹
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- IS IT WORTH IT?! Today we are trying the BEST steak in Florence, Italy! Weighing a whopping 1.3kg (2.8 lbs) and served rare on a sizzling hot stone, Bistecca alla Fiorentina is a traditional Florentine dish! But...is it worth the hefty €112 price tag??
Trattoria dall’Oste has four steak houses across Florence sourcing the best breeds of cattle from Italy and the world. Bistecca alla Fiorentina or The Florentine Steak is a thick t-bone beef cut weighing anywhere from 1kg-4kg (2lb-8lb) and typically from the Chianina breed of cattle. The steak is grilled over a wood fire until it develops a charred crust on the outside while remaining rare and juicy on the inside, then traditionally, seasoned only with salt.
According to who you talk to, there are a few rules to craft the perfect Bistecca alla Fiorentina:
● It must be eaten rare.
● The thickness is measured in fingers. To be Florentine, a steak has to be at least 3 fingers thick.
● It must be cooked using a certain wood and at a constant temperature.
● There is no sauce - the only thing added after cooking, is some salt.
● It's not supposed to be just part of a dish, this is the dish.
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love this content, greetings from Bratislava
i live in Belgium but i drive to Italy once or twice a year for the incredible food and to road trip. i love Italy. my favorite country. nothing compares
hows belgium?
126 euros for 1.3Kg of very high quality meat and a good bottle of wine doesn't seem like such a crazy expense to mee, if we think of this "phantom trend" of wagyu meat from japan, which is good but certainly not as good as Chianina! for me you did very well and I'm glad you had fun! a hug to both ❤🥩
Thank you so much, we truly appreciate your kind words! 🥰
Agree totally with your comment. Expensive, yes. But worth it. I have seen crazy high prices in other countries and not worth it by comparison. Those can be sort of, ripping you off, price wise. This is not that.
Sorry reaper I have eaten both Chianina and A5 Miyazaki and it’s decidedly prospective, Japanese wagyu is way richer almost melting earthy in flavor an unbelievable eating experience while Chianina is robust in beef flavor and extremely tender especially the rarest parts, the level of animal husbandry that goes into breeding and bringing both breeds to the table is phenomenal neither is a gimmick and as someone who has had the privilege and pleasure of having both they’re equal
i think so too,
@@TheGlobalExpatsnon capisco perche non avete preso anche un contorno un insalata mista fresca. Oppure patate al forno.
Now I know why italian cuisine is the most loved in the world. Thank for sharing your beautiful experience. 🇮🇹🥩🍷🔝👏👏
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is it?
@@MemoryLaneCinema yes it is
@@MemoryLaneCinema Yep, have seen numerous surveys, polls #1 even in France, French YT video verifies it.
This just made my day, smiling from beginning until the end and even after. I'm so happy to see you both enjoy such a nice meal. You definitely deserve it, and I totally understand living on a budget so yes very happy to see you treating yourself. Your both so funny ❤and such a sweet couple, wishing you both many blessings ❤
Aww Cheryl, you are always so kind and generous with your words! 🥺 We truly appreciate the support! ❤🥰
this place is overrated..after eating there I got bad constipation..and couldn't poop for 5 days@@TheGlobalExpats
We told them we were very SERIOUS wine lovers, they came up with a Tignanello 1989. One of the best experience we've had in our lives. This was on our 11th anniversay.
Ciao ragazziiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!! Italian fan number one!
Hahaha ciao, Ale!! 🤣
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This is great. Pure entertainment. Glad you had the very cool experience and thanks so much for sharing!
Thank you, Dan! 🥰
It’s a life changing meal! Nothing else can compare in my opinion! So glad you guys decided to experience this. You will never regret doing this. Tinker and I wish we could have another one of those steaks right now! Favorite meal in Italy! Good choice all around! I’ll send you guys a pizza soon 😂
Great video! We are visiting Europe for the first time in a few weeks and I've just booked at this restaurant. Our family loves steak so we're going to enjoy that bad boy :)
I love Florence, loved watching y'all have so much fun ordering that steak. What an experience. Great video. Thanks for all your others too.
Thank you so much, we sincerely appreciate your sweet words! 🥰
Fine dining is the pleasure of life. I worked in a French fine dining in Bermuda. I enjoyed every minute of this video esp. the expressions of their faces. Ambience of the ristorante is superb. Walking in a display of dry aged beef. When the bistecca arrived, wow just the way I liked it. Charred outside & rare inside. Reasonable price. We just ate at Toca Madera, Aria Resorts in Las Vegas. Our 40oz. Wagyu tomahawk steak was $225 with a bottle of Amarone 1998. Excelentisimo!
I had it back in 1998 when I was in Italy for work. It wasn’t at that restaurant. But Florence has many great steak places. It was almost a joke, an American, an Australian, and a Brit walk in to a steak house. It was a steak I still remember it 25 years later. It’s a bargain at any price.
Haha that’s awesome Mark! 😂💯 Definitely an experience worth having, especially if you still remember it all these years later - we love hearing that! 🤗🇮🇹
So worth every penny! Best steak ever!
This was exactly what I needed as I lay in bed sick as a dog! OMG you guys are awesome! Micha you are my girl, we could definitely hang and do some damage to some good wine! I love how you “squeezed” the last drop out of that bottle 😂😂😂😂! I haven’t been to Florence yet but this will for sure be n the to do list when I return to Italy. I always eat my steak rare to medium rare so this would be right up my ally and 126€ is not bad at all. Thanks for sharing and stay safe❤❤
Benvenuti in Italia .... un saluto da Roma !
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For those who will eat a Florentine steak, a tip: The best meat is the one that stays attached to the bone. Good video. Greetings from Florence.
That was a great video. I immediately put this place on my Google map when I get to Florence. Thank you so much for sharing
Thanks Gary, we’re so happy you enjoyed it & we hope you have an awesome time when you go! 😍🇮🇹
We love to guys! Thanks for sharing. We'll be there soon
What a fun video. I loved watching this one so much! Thank you
Aww thank you so much Wendy, we’re so happy you enjoyed it! 🥰
You are always welcome in Italy, simpaticissimi !!!🙋♂️🙋♂️🙋♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹New subscriber...🤷♂️
Got home about 2 hours ago, I drive a truck over the road. Relaxed now and enjoying your content as usual. Thank you!
You guys are so cute! Your reactions were priceless! Us Safricans are used to great steaks, but that looks beyond superb! That’s why it’s so famous! Duh! Thanks for the joy! ❤
Aww thank you so much Andrea! 🥰 Haha yes, that steak was in a league of its own! 🤣
Had the same thought! Those two are super cute! Glad you appreciate it!
Ottima scelta per il ristorante! Mi sono divertito tantissimo. Non vedo l'ora di vedere i vostri video e ammiro le vostre scelte. Siete super simpatici! Bravi! ❤🤗😅🤩
Grazie mille, sei troppo gentile! 🥰
Traveling to Florence in September. Thanks to your video, your reactions and comments definitely convinced me to eat there! Thank you 🥩 ❤️
That’s so exciting Patti, we hope you have an amazing time! 😍🇮🇹
I’m drooling watching this, that steak looked awesome 🤤🤤🤤🤤
Great videos , thanks. Tried this steak many years ago and simply the best. Great wine is always worth it! Best wishes.
Thanks John! 🥰 That’s awesome that you’ve experienced it too, it really is incredible! 😍
That looked like a lovely meal! 👍🏼🇮🇹🥩🤤😋
Just ate there last week - great experience. So delicious!!
looks amazing
"Are we supposed to gnaw on the bone now...? I,ll do it. I,ll do it ! " ha ha ha , I love it. (you have such a likeable personality, so natural)
I’ve also been to Florence and heard how good the Florentine steaks are, while there I tried one and yes the meat was amazing, it’s the best I’ve ever had all over the world … honest it was that good, I’ve never tasted steak as good as the one in Florence.
Looks delicious. We will be there this week for dinner.
Excellent video - thanks
Love Bistecca alla Fiorentina! There's a trattoria across the street from the front door of our house in Italy (Pontremoli, MS) called Trattoria Peliccia that does wonderful classic cuisine from our area. Raffaello, the chef, is a master of the Fiorentina (and his roast potatoes are sublime, soft and creamy on the inside, wonderfully flavored with rosemarino and garlic). If you don't want something as big as the Fiorentina look for tagliata - similar but more for one person.
Raccontare una bistecca alla fiorentina non è difficile, è impossibile. E' un'esperienza da vivere in prima persona. Siete simpaticissimi da sobri, brilli per il vino ancora di più! Saluti da Roma.
It looks like you guys really enjoyed & appreciate it, it is fantastically inspiring. I like this too… it could be heaven
It looks extremely delicious. I am planned to visit Florence in the near future and definitely try to visit Trattoria dall’Oste and enjoy the steak.
We hope you have an amazing time when you go! 😍💯🇮🇹
@@TheGlobalExpatsragazzi, non soffermatevi sempre sulle citta piu conosciute .. Andate a Parma, Mantova, Trento ,..etc, Meritano una visita.. Sono piccole citta, ma seconde a nessuna..l italia e un piccolo scrigno di storia, cultura, cibo, e buon vivere... 🙏😊
Oh, I was waiting for this moment! 😄
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Yes! Was there in March. Best steak I have ever had.
Chi si beve la scolatura e bello di natura. 🍷
Bistecca Fiorentina ❤ one of the best yummy buonissimo nice tour eating traveling enjoy
Bravo guys…wow you guys basically finished almost everything. Steak looks good but I would definitely have to share with a few people. Glad you guys had a great dinner
Thanks Cynthia! 🥰 and yes it could definitely feed a few people! 😅
Why yes, we've eaten the steak and loved it Basically, they knock the horns off and throw it on a plate. It's a special breed of beef called Chianina beef dry aged. Well, I'm a farm boy so..
The smiles on your faces tells all. Enjoy your adventures together.
Aww thank you so much! 🥰
YES! You ate the steak of the gods! I LOVE that steak at Cucina Marione in Florence, but where you went looks amazing! Hint, hint, hint: The creme de la creme flavored steak is on the BONE! NEVER LET THEM TAKE AWAY THE BONE UNTIL YOU HAVECLEANED IT WHITE!! ir's so true what they say, "BAD TO THE BONE!!!"
OMG, I laughed during this entire episode! You guys’ expressions are the best! Don’t know how you finished that entire meal and a bottle of wine but I am sure after all of that you were feeling no pain. 😂
I am not one for rare steak either but your experience makes me want to try it just once! ❤
We are not sure how we finished the steak either... maybe the wine made more space for us! 🤣 Thank you Ingrid, it is definitely worth a try! 🥰
That looked Amaze! My cousins had 1 of those while there & they loved it! Where you alittle tipsy from the Chianti? Ha! Cheers Kirk
Never! What gives you that idea, Kirk? 😜🤣
I am saving this video. Gosh, I am starving now, but the sirloin steak in the freezer is a poor substitute for what I have just witnessed . 😢
We're sorry! 😭You've got to plan to try it in person, Morag! 😅
Enjoyed your video. Not sure why you guys and so many other people think that eating rare to medium rare meat is bloody? The juice is myoglobin which is not blood!
Yeah, I was about to make the same comment but see you beat me to it 😂
I really enjoyed dining out with you both. Sadly, I was chowing down on mac and cheese while you were feasting on Florence steak. Great work!
Best steak I have ever had was in Florence.
We’re going to Florence in July, will definitely try this place especially that we have high standards on steak. I’ll let you know how it goes 😋
Sounds wonderful 🥰
Someone should have told you that in Florence, you should eat your bistecca with olive oil. The taste will be even better.
yes, abit of olive oil on the plate with some black pepper
@@Oobe connaisseur !. Italian often add olive oil for the taste.
We’ve been there and it was excellent! Beyond delicious 😊.
Had Chianina steak at the Trattoria dall'Oste two years ago. Top three steaks in my entire life (and I'm not in my 20s, lol)! The sizzling on a hot stone is definitely part of the expérience. Had quite the same experience (with the hot stone and everything) in a very local and modest restaurant somewhere in the hills above Lake Como. At a much lower price! 😀 But hey, that's Florence... ;-)
MAYBE, ON THE COMO'S LAKE, THE MEAT AND THE WINE, ARE'NT NOT EXACTLY THE SAME AS IN "TRATTORIA dell'OSTE"? I THINK SO.....
Hi, thank you for sharing. May I know whether it is possible for me to order a smaller portion at the steak house? Please advise, thanks.
considering the size and the quality, it is not pricy at all, in US that would be cost much more expensive, looks great.
they dont have that type of quality food in USA. no matter where you go
Hi. Loved your video. We are going to Florence this summer and we might try this. Do you know if its posible to split the steak between 4 poeple 2 adults an to kids aged 13 and 15. Would that be ok or conciderd rood?😊
Hey Sine, yes, I'm sure that'll be perfectly fine and not considered rude at all! 🥰 When in doubt, just ask your waiter/waitress, the majority speak English in Florence as well 🇮🇹
Thank you for quick response❤️
Sine Bryld You have to understand that a restaurant has to make a certain of money out of each table, and number of customers I know as a small restaurant owner for 24 years, now retired; that is why many of them charge a cover charge, the business is very volatile and why the percentage of failure is so high.
On the bucket list.
We love to hear it Oliver! 😍💯
love how he cuts them in bite sizes, makes the experience even better, she cuts huge chunks which are too big for her mouth
But me and my wife did go to few of the places you did recommend. So thank you for the content
My husband and I were here in April, and the steak was awesome. We didn't have to order a full bottle of wine, we ordered a half bottle and my husband had beer.
Have you been to Il Latini? I'm curious how it rates compared to Trattoria dall'Oste. Watching your Firenze videos make me want to hop on a plane Right Now!! Firenze is my favorite large city. Garzie mille for sharing your carnivore experience.
Except for the cow stomach sandwich, you guys love everything you’ve eaten. 😂
We're not too fussy, Jay! 😂
Really looking forward to this, will be there in July for our 34th anniversary.
What if I’m traveling solo? How can I eat florentine steak?? I want to try but I will not be able to finisha 1.3kg steak on my own! Is there a smaller cut less than 1 kg?
That much quality food plus a bottle of wine and having the experience with the love of your life? The price does not seem hefty at all. Thank you for the recommendation ❤️👌🏼
That meal would be twice that price here in NYC! and I'll help you with the wines ingredients, grapes and water😇
they dont have that type of quality food in USA
when you have finished the wine, you have begin to speak with gesture as a truly italian
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OMG … so doing this next year 😊😋
Ahh that’s awesome Lyn, we hope you enjoy it! 😍💯
Which of the restaurants was this specifically please ??
You sould visit Greece ..The ultimate freshness and the ultimate taste its something you dont wanna miss..
From Crete to Macedonia is a blast!!
Cheers!
Subscribed! Nice young people not telling me to eat leaves and twigs. I'll follow you around for a while!
We appreciate it Craig! 🤣
You only live once and if I went I would have to try it. Beautiful Steak and a night you will never forget. I have watched many people eat this same steak and always the same reaction. Has to be cooked with the right beef and the right charcoal and the right way. What a night.
Now that’s a reaction 😂😂
You need to try Antica Trattoria da Tito . Best steak we had in Florence.
I can tell y’all we’re drinking before this lol.
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I want to try the steak! But as a solo traveler, is there an option for smaller portions?! I know I couldn't eat half of that steak.
Yea I would love to know too…cuz I’m also a solo traveler. I think one piece I would be full 😅😅
Yes, but not this cut. You can have a ribeye (costata), a New York Strip (controfiletto), or a filet. The bistecca alla fiorentina (t-bone) can't be smaller than this.
Wow
"The best steak in my life!" Depends on your life experience 😉
It seems like a good deal. Bear in mind also that the bone also counts. It is the same here in Spain.
What if I’m traveling solo? How can I finish 1.3kg steak on my own?!?! Is there a smaller cut less than 1 kg??
We are in Florence until the 28th then going to Rome for 2 nights. I'm going to use Fork to make a reservation. Do I need to do something for the discount? Thanks
That's so exciting Jeffrey, we hope you are having an amazing time! 😍🇮🇹 So all we did was go to The Fork website, put in the restaurant / choose the location, because there are a few in the city (we went to the Borgo S. Lorenzo location near the Duomo). Then from the calendar you can see what days and times are available, and what discount is offered as well. Select what you want and confirm your booking, then they will send you an e-mail with the details. Just screenshot it / show them the confirmation e-mail at the restaurant before you pay at the end of the meal, and that's it! We hope you enjoy it!! 🤗
@@TheGlobalExpats Thanks. I will keep you posted. I was just showing my wife your video from that night. We know exactly where this is. We went by it today. Thanks.
My inhibition's gone! 😅
This steak is actually priced quite reasonably for two people, I've had dry aged ribeye that's 1/4 of the size for $70 a plate.
always remember that the smaller of the 2 sides of a T bone is the fillet, the larger is the sirloin. Fillet is the nicer side!
The salt and the exellent tuscany oil over the meat??
Are they playing blues in the back ground?
Hi. Guys if you are still here in Firenze, you need to try antica osteria del cambi.
Ah, unfortunately, right now we aren't, we will have to try it the next time we are passing through Florence! 😅
Adoro quando siete ciucchi. 😂
Alla salute!
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yeap, that's the exact face that a *medium-well* person makes when they taste a good old rare one
You eat it all , sweet
Yea, we were so surprised that we were actually able to finish it all! 😅
The local dogs must visit this restaurant everyday for a taste of those bones
definitely not as expensive as it would be in NY. You can do that just for the steak. The bottle would most likely be another 40 to 50 for similar wine.
Good deal, great place.
Nipozzano is a great choice even though I'm keen on maremma wines nowadays
2:09 Florentine steak is *only rare* . No medium-rare, no medium, no medium-well, no to talk of well-done.
Greetings from Florence. 😁
Is that enough for 4?
If you bought that piece of meat in a good butchers it would cost you at least €50! So the price you paid seems very reasonable.