This is a 3 Michelin star restaurant and does not live up to its reputation because of the following reasons: -I was forced to wait for 10 minutes outside the restaurant, even though I was the first seating of the evening. -Customarily, the staff offers...you a water menu to choose from; however, the water bottle presented had scratches all over and layers of dirt at the base, which raises doubts surrounding both the servers’ attention to detail and standards of cleanliness - I selected the 9 course tasting menu and also chose the bottomless parings of a white and red wine from a choice of 5 different categories. Unfortunately, the white wine was incredibly oaked, even on the nose, which masked any remaining character the wine may have had. I notified the sommelier, reminding him that the food was predominantly vegetarian and seafood for more than half of the tasting menu and that the wine did not pair well. He reluctantly offered to serve me another white Burgundy. -Despite the bottomless nature of the wine menu (for an additional 200 euros), I had to ask nearly 5 different times for someone to serve me the wine, finding out that only the sommelier was allowed to serve the wine, resulting in a lack of enjoyable experience of every course, as the wine pour was not synchronized with each course and every time he served the wine, it was barely two sips with every course. -Had to ask them to slow down between courses, as wanted to have a fine dining experience savoring my food and not a fast food one. -Asked for my degustation red wine pairing the second time and the sommelier served me a wine which was from the less expensive category of wine pairing, as he did not want to open a new bottle of my selection. Only after expressing my concern, he opened the wine that I was paying for. -They served my dessert and the post dessert-petite four, together at the same time. On asking my server, why this was so, no explanation was offered. -I ordered a rare Chinese tea, to be served hot and it was served lukewarm, with the tea pot warmer coming 10mts later. Overall the ambiance and food were as expected, but the service was subpar from all angles. It certainly is not worthy of its 3 Michelin star status.More

Now I understand the difference between 1-2 and 3 star Michelin restaurants. Impressive all in all. Winebible, thick waterbook and we took the vegetarian menu, because I think it is the most difficult to make as ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Still impressive. The service was outstanding and we...had the most wonderfull evening. Thanks to the whole staff for making us feel welcome and thank you for the wonderfull food, champagne and wine you served us ❤️❤️❤️🇩🇰More

I’m always intrigued as to why Michelin give 3 stars vs 2 or even 1. I often wonder if I could see why this happens. With Enoteca Pinchiorri, you get a glimpse into the mind of a Michelin inspector. The level of service is so...high with every aspect of the experience perfectly looked after by the attentive staff. The sommelier deserves a special mention for adapting to the wildly differing needs of the two of us. I was very much appreciative of the high quality of the wine pairing but the restaurant was equally happy to serve a more modest amount to my wife. The food? A more exceptional menu I have yet to meet. The food reflected the region and was firmly rooted in its location and season. There was some exceptional cookery especially with the duck being done so perfectly and without the use of the otherwise ubiquitous sous-vide. Oh no… this duck was cooked by a chef who can actually cook. These are the kind of things which make a 3 star. There was only one dish for me which did not hit a high note and I would say that it was perfectly done but just at the wrong point in the menu. It came after a powerful pasta dish. My palate was not ready for such delicate notes. I’d suggest swopping those round. I have to say something about the exsquisite bread work - there were so many different kinds of bread and they were all brilliant. This restaurant is worth a special journey and I’d happily return.More

I knew I wouldn't regret my decision to make a reservation in this restaurant whilst in Florence. The moment I walked in and greeted by the host, I was made to feel like a princess. Not sure if because I was a solo diner but...I was not going to complain about it. The staff were so welcoming and explained everything so well to me and I knew exactly what I was going to get. The food was made to perfection and the selection of wine and champagne was a dream it was all so beautifully presented and well worth the money.More

Sweaty McDonald’s lettuce anyone? Pathetic and insulting. This review would’ve been one out of five if it wasn’t for the pianist, the fairly pleasant staff, the focaccia bread and one course which was actually okay. The restaurant is situated in a rather grand palazzo but...unfortunately the atmosphere of the restaurant is dead to say the least. All tables were so hushed and pretentious but more fool them for thinking that they were so great and for eating here. I think this restaurant is very much an emperor’s new clothes situation. They put far too much emphasis on wine (and water for some bizarre reason) and not enough on the food. This is a bottle of wine with food on the side, not the other way round. The water menu is interesting but this is just something else I found quite pretentious and unnecessary, especially when such poor food is served here, who cares if the water is sourced from an arctic iceberg. None of the dishes served here were creative or on the other hand delightfully classical. Some members of the party had the vegetarian menu which was awful and insulting at times. This included a spaghetti dish which was not al dente at all and was akin to eating slop and cabbage which was served almost immediately after the worst thing I’ve ever eaten in a three Michelin starred restaurant, the lettuce. This lettuce was actually quite disgusting and was similar to something you’d find at the bottom of a McDonald’s burger, it was sweaty and just horrible. I recommend the restaurant to remove this dish immediately and to rethink their vegetarian menu or to not offer one at all. Just because someone doesn’t eat meat, it doesn’t mean they want to eat lettuce and cabbage, a little more thought would be appreciated please. Luckily, the focaccia and the gnocchi dish was okay. The cheese course here is ridiculously overpriced and not worth it. €80 for two plates of cheese you can get anywhere? However I was happy enough to pay this to eat something that had flavour. I ate at Osteria Francescana the night before and that was much more of an international three Michelin starred standard. The vegetarian menu there mirrored the standard menu with the dishes altered to become suitable. The flavours, creativity and technical skill were there at Francescana, here they were not. Five ages of parmesan or a lettuce? It doesn’t take long to realise which is a better dish. I’m not sure if Michelin is awarding here three stars because of its history, its wine cellar or what, but I think it’s time for a reevaluation. This restaurant is worthy of a single star at most for me personally. This is not the same standard as say Guy Savoy, Arpège, Mirazur or even L’Enclume and Clare Smyth in the UK. Grossly disappointing to say the least. I believe in Italy it is not actually necessary to eat in starred restaurants as the food is generally good in most restaurants, so unless somewhere is exceptionally creative, skilful or luxurious in ingredients, I don’t think it’s worth eating in a Michelin starred restaurant in Italy, there’s just so many better options. I can have better pasta and risotto in a trattoria next door. Unless you’re artistically reinventing these classic dishes or serving them in the traditional manner with the best of the best high priced luxury ingredients, why bother? I certainly do not recommend this restaurant at all unless you’re somebody who considers wine and water more important than the meal itself. Go to a trattoria or even get a sandwich at Antico Vinaio and save the rest of the money to spend somewhere worth going.More

In addition to all of the obvious positive qualities that made dining at Enoteca Pinchiorri an unforgettable experience for my paw-rents, I will never forget the unparalleled warm welcome I received here! Upon my arrival, the staff showered me with hugs and asked if I...would be dining as well. They they proceeded to present me with a delicious gourmet meal that I absolutely loved. We will never forget the warmth and kindness of everyone who curated this special experience - grazie mille!!More

Service, quality of ingredients, wine selection, ambiance...there was nothing that let us down. Being in Italy for 8 days, we had the opportunity to dine at 4 Michelin restaurants and Enoteca Pinchiorri was head and shoulders above the rest. The service was unparalleled. The level...of quality for each dish, along with very generous portion size was magnificent. The selection of wine was almost overwhelming as they brought a book that was 3 inches thick with their list of available bottles. They made two extraordinary mocktails for my children, Chateau Fake and another one, the name escapes me, but it was a citrus with whipped cream on the top. The best part were all of the extras they offered us. Pre-meal appetizers, chocolates at the end...it was everything you would dream for.More

The 8-course tasting menu with Truffles was a Gastronomic wonderland! Every dish was perfectly executed and delivered seamlessly by the UBER-ATTENTIVE staff. From the opening Aperitive to to cart of handmade chocolate, this meal with divine!!

My wife and I made the mistake of reading too many reviews before our meal at Enoteca Pinchiorri; there are so many disappointed patrons! We shouldn't have been nervous, however. The restaurant is a luxurious delight. However, I'd like to share our method for navigating...the menu—there is a way to get a truly three star experience without feeling like you've been robbed. First of all, we viewed every choice with a great deal of curiosity. (There are many choices to make.) The famous "water menu," which features sparkling and still bottles from all around the globe, at first seems pretentious. But after we were led through it, it made sense. We were able to choose water with wide range of mineral content. We chose two bottles that were completely different from one another—we never knew water had such character! With this menu, Enoteca Pinchiorri invites you to change your relationship with water. Yes, the bottles are costly (10-20 euros), but the price and the decision forces you to be more attentive to the nuances of the precious resource you are drinking. Next, the food menu. We decided NOT to do the tasting menu because my wife wanted to splurge and try a dish with white truffle. We each shared two appetizers, two pastas, and we split a main dish and a dessert, which I daresay is the perfect amount of food for two people—we got to tour the menu without overstuffing ourselves. We've discovered that in Italy all servers will recommend a 3 course meal for every individual person, which is often too much for us. We were very glad we didn't listen and decided to share the main, which was very generous! For a 3-star Michelin restaurant, Enoteca Pinchiorri has substantial portions. What did we eat? - Salted cod sandwich, rocket juice, vegetables pickle with salted butter and celery ice cream Score: 8/10. My wife did not care for the celery ice cream but I absolutely adored it. The cod sandwich was browned to perfection, almost like a souped up tuna melt. - Amberjack slices marinated in smoked vinegar, strong sweet mustard, Bagna cauda sauce, crispy bignet of chickpeas and coriander and caviar Score: 9/10. Ridiculously flavorful. The amberjack's light brine was a heavenly match for the crispy bignets. I was also very impressed by the coriander seed / caviar mashup, which was aesthetically as well as gustatorily pleasing. - Pici of wholemeal bread, zolfini bean purée, salted and then fried anchovies, lemon, and crumbs bread flavoured with dry tuna Score: 9/10. I'm particular to bean and fish dishes, and this one delivered. Possibly the best long pasta I have ever eaten. The fried anchovy heads were a delicious and rustic touch. - Agnolotti stuffed with stewed muscovy duck, 40 month Parmigiano Reggiano sauce, toasted walnut oil and chicory Score: 10/10. With truffle, this was truly to die for. The parm sauce was a nutty, savory dream, with the duck providing just a whisper of gamey umami. Possibly worth the entire meal. - Double rib of veal with burned herbs, braised tomatoes, liquorice and toasted bread sauce, fondent sweetbread in an Taggiasche olive juice Score: 9/10. Scorched to perfection, the veal was an excellent climax to the dinner. The sweetbreads provided textural variety and some extra fat. Incredible and decadent. - Passionately golden chocolate egg: chocolate egg filled with passion fruit composition and chocolate bavarian Score: 7/10. A fun if not mind-blowing dessert. Chocolate egg stuffed with passionfruit yolk. After the meal's heaviness, this was a nice, light, sweet ending. I was reminded of Cadbury cream eggs! I would also give 10/10 to the bread service. Throughout the meal we were served a delicious assortment of focaccia and brown breads. My favorite was stuffed with tuscan kale. Now, a word about the wine menu. Once again we opted against the tasters, partly because we prefer different wines to those that were featured. I asked the somm for a recommendation based on the flavor profiles and regions that I enjoy, and he pointed me towards an absolutely riveting bottle from the Rhone Valley. Was it expensive? Certainly. But later research showed how difficult these wines are to acquire. This was a once-in-a-lifetime chance to purchase access to one of the best wine cellars in the world. I'm glad I did. Everyone talks about the water menu, but no one mentions the COFFEE menu! I was delighted to find that the restaurant also sources espresso from all over the world. I had my pick of coffees from Honduras, Ethiopia, Jamaica, Salvador.... In the end I chose a Nepalese coffee that was smooth, fruity, and balanced. Divine, and the best espresso I drank on this trip. In short, my wife and I made an effort to navigate Enoteca Pinchiorri's daunting menus decisively, and we had the meal of a lifetime for a little over 500 euros per person. I would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys fine dining, particularly those who regularly splurge on high end wine like my wife and I do. Thank you, Enoteca Pinchiorri, for an unforgettable evening!More

The food is in some cases delicious, in others too rich. The wine list ruins the whole thing. We saw other tables going through the same emotions as us - if you buy any wine, you are parting with 325 Euros minimum and then it’s...not that great. The cost of the wine totally spoilt the whole experience. What’s worse is they wait for you to order first and bring the wine ‘bible’ after, because they know it. Shocking rip off and waste of what could be a great dining experience. Overall, the food isn’t good enough to spend the money. You’ll end up with a bill of 1,000 euros for 2, for a mediocre experience. Avoid.More

While you may have to delay your retirement or work triple-overtime to pay for the dinner here, (and, like a visit to Dubai, there's no limit to how much you CAN spend here) I can only say that it was nearly a life-altering experience! After...giving it a considerable thought I came to the conclusion that this was the best dinner I ever had. It is not easy to come up with a nine-course tasting menu where every dish is unlike anything you've eaten before. The best part: it is still ITALIAN food through and through, but taken to a masterpiece level. To talk about these dishes is futile: you just have to order, taste it, and be transported to heaven. You know you are in for a treat when a waiter brings out "water menu." The atmosphere and the service are not to be outdone by the food. Service was perfect. Waiters knew dishes inside out, sommelier was an expert. Wine list is totally off the charts, with vintages that cost more than an automobile. If one thinks fancy restaurant is just a vanity, that will be forever dispelled by this restaurant. It may be one of those so-called "once-in-a-lifetime" event; but after eating here it is impossible not to say "I will be back!"More

We were searching for a good experience and we actually got one. Knowing that this is a prestigious 3 starred Michelin restaurant, we knew it wasn’t going to be anywhere near cheap. The menu was priced as one would expect from a place like this...(about 300 euros per person). With that in mind, the cheapest wines from the wine list ranged in the house of 300 euros, not because they were great wine gems but because they were at least 300% marked up from the original label’s prices. Since we were not there to drink the cheapest wines, we embraced the devil and paired our (excellent) meal with actually good wines and ended up with a bill of 650 euros per person. Bottom line: good food, good service, total rip-off wines.More