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Appena fuori dal centro storico di Firenze, a due passi da Piazza della Libertà e Piazza Savonarola, il Ristorante Perseus è frequentato e molto apprezzato sia da fiorentini che da turisti italiani e stranieri. Il ristorante vive in confortevoli ambienti dall’atmosfera familiare, suddivisi in 5 sale. Arredato in tipico stile toscano, con oggetti alle pareti dal sapore rustico, si apre ai clienti con una grande vetrina a vista dedicata alle carni e alla ‘mitica’ bistecca.
Buzzy place for classic Florentine steak & wine, with an enclosed terrace & huge mural of Florence.
Address and Contact Information
Address: Viale Don Giovanni Minzoni, 10/R, 50129 Firenze FI, Italy
Phone: +39 055 588226
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Reviews
Sissi
A Mixed Bag: Decent Food, Unfriendly Service, and Bizarre Decor
My experience at this restaurant was decidedly average, mainly due to the stark contrast between the food and the service.
The food was good, but not exceptional. It was perfectly fine and satisfying, but nothing truly stood out. Given the middle-of-the-road pricing—neither the most expensive nor the cheapest—the food was acceptable value.
The Service & Communication Struggle
The service was a major letdown. The staff was notably unfriendly and seemed disinterested. As visitors, we found it extremely unusual that there was no English menu, and the staff didn’t bother speaking English either, which made ordering and basic communication quite difficult. This is a significant barrier if you don’t speak the local language.
A Highly Peculiar Detail
The most unusual part of the visit, by far, was the toilet decor. We were quite surprised to find pornographic pictures displayed in both the men’s and women’s restrooms. This is a bizarre choice for a dining establishment, especially when children are visiting.
The Verdict
It’s okay to visit if you are local or don’t mind poor service, zero English options, and can overlook the strange restroom art. If friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere are important to you, I’d suggest trying another place nearby.
… moreMy experience at this restaurant was decidedly average, mainly due to the stark contrast between the food and the service.
The food was good, but not exceptional. It was perfectly fine and satisfying, but nothing truly stood out. Given the middle-of-the-road pricing—neither the most expensive nor the cheapest—the food was acceptable value.
The Service & Communication Struggle
The service was a major letdown. The staff was notably unfriendly and seemed disinterested. As visitors, we found it extremely unusual that there was no English menu, and the staff didn’t bother speaking English either, which made ordering and basic communication quite difficult. This is a significant barrier if you don’t speak the local language.
A Highly Peculiar Detail
The most unusual part of the visit, by far, was the toilet decor. We were quite surprised to find pornographic pictures displayed in both the men’s and women’s restrooms. This is a bizarre choice for a dining establishment, especially when children are visiting.
The Verdict
It’s okay to visit if you are local or don’t mind poor service, zero English options, and can overlook the strange restroom art. If friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere are important to you, I’d suggest trying another place nearby.
airis airis
We really enjoyed the food especially the Florentine steak! The outdoor dining area was also very cosy but tables are a little small for their dinnerwares. Hopefully they could offer smaller plates especially for slightly bigger groups like ours, cos normally for tourist like us we like to share and try all the food.
We also noticed that the service seemed a little lacking that evening, perhaps because it was a busy night..
… moreWe also noticed that the service seemed a little lacking that evening, perhaps because it was a busy night..
Sissi Pentcheva
Disappointing Visit:
Competent Food Drowned Out by Poor Service and Inappropriate Decor
This Restaurant delivers a deeply mixed experience that, unfortunately, merits a low recommendation, particularly for visitors. The core issues lie with a distinctly unwelcoming service staff and a bizarre aesthetic choice in the facilities, which overshadow the merely competent food.
The Meal: Traditional but Uninspired
The food is its saving grace, but only just. It is traditional and well-prepared, showing a basic respect for local cuisine and utilizing solid ingredients. However, it is fundamentally unexceptional and makes no effort to stand out. Guests will find a predictable, adequate meal that is a reliable, if unexciting, taste of the local area. This is not a culinary destination; it is simply a place to eat traditional food that is “all right.”
Service and Setting: Unwelcoming and Unprofessional
The service is the main point of failure. The staff members appeared to be inattentive, impatient, and carried an air of arrogance. Simple requests were met with an unfortunate level of indifference or annoyance, creating a decidedly unwelcoming and awkward atmosphere that actively detracted from the experience.
Furthermore, the restaurant fails on the simple standard of appropriate facilities. The restrooms (both ladies’ and gentlemen’s) featured wall decorations that were bizarre and completely unsuitable for minors or a professional, family-friendly dining environment. This questionable aesthetic choice reflects a clear lapse in judgment regarding customer comfort and standards.
Conclusion:
In summary, this establishment seems tailored for a local audience willing to overlook glaring service flaws and questionable decor in exchange for predictable, traditional cooking. For a tourist seeking a warm, professional, and memorable dining experience, the combination of merely average food, actively poor service, and inappropriate surroundings makes this a place that cannot be recommended.
… moreCompetent Food Drowned Out by Poor Service and Inappropriate Decor
This Restaurant delivers a deeply mixed experience that, unfortunately, merits a low recommendation, particularly for visitors. The core issues lie with a distinctly unwelcoming service staff and a bizarre aesthetic choice in the facilities, which overshadow the merely competent food.
The Meal: Traditional but Uninspired
The food is its saving grace, but only just. It is traditional and well-prepared, showing a basic respect for local cuisine and utilizing solid ingredients. However, it is fundamentally unexceptional and makes no effort to stand out. Guests will find a predictable, adequate meal that is a reliable, if unexciting, taste of the local area. This is not a culinary destination; it is simply a place to eat traditional food that is “all right.”
Service and Setting: Unwelcoming and Unprofessional
The service is the main point of failure. The staff members appeared to be inattentive, impatient, and carried an air of arrogance. Simple requests were met with an unfortunate level of indifference or annoyance, creating a decidedly unwelcoming and awkward atmosphere that actively detracted from the experience.
Furthermore, the restaurant fails on the simple standard of appropriate facilities. The restrooms (both ladies’ and gentlemen’s) featured wall decorations that were bizarre and completely unsuitable for minors or a professional, family-friendly dining environment. This questionable aesthetic choice reflects a clear lapse in judgment regarding customer comfort and standards.
Conclusion:
In summary, this establishment seems tailored for a local audience willing to overlook glaring service flaws and questionable decor in exchange for predictable, traditional cooking. For a tourist seeking a warm, professional, and memorable dining experience, the combination of merely average food, actively poor service, and inappropriate surroundings makes this a place that cannot be recommended.
Simon Gee
Amazing Florentine steak restaurant, traditionally decorated and actually quite friendly staff if you try a bit of Italian. It’s how you treat the occasion….that makes the experience!!
… moreSalim Ali Khan
Quick stop next to our hotel before we headed out for our day activities. Perseus definitely we the tone with some amazing food that was dished. We made it simple with the order as we were absolutely crunched on time and the food was served fresh, tasty and off the grill made with lot of love and perfection.
We placed two orders of grilled Cod with vegetables and boy they turned out to be perfect and to top it off their amazing customer service definitely adds gold to glory.
Definitely recommend the restaurant!!
… moreWe placed two orders of grilled Cod with vegetables and boy they turned out to be perfect and to top it off their amazing customer service definitely adds gold to glory.
Definitely recommend the restaurant!!
Daki Kim
Recommended by Italian colleagues. Food was great, and service also was great. Before visiting I checked the reviews and there were some comments about their service, but we figured thats purely because they are not super comfortable with English. I mean thats what it is to go visit local restaurant ♀️. We had a pleasant experience with servers/waiters, food was great (their dessert also was awesome too) – as it is bit out from the center, we had great walk back to our hotel, which also made very nice cozy evening!
… moreJosh Caldwell
This was the best steak dinner I have ever had. The menu is all in Italian so using google translate helped us get by. Be aware that the steak is cooked rare and cannot be cooked more as that is the traditional way of making it. This was by far the best meal I had in Italy. The house wine paired perfectly with the meat and the side of potatoes was excellent too. For dessert, I tried the tiramisu which was delicious. The service was top tier and the atmosphere was lovely. A thoroughly enjoyable experience. I would definitely come back here.
… moreBelkys Diaz
Really one of the best meals we had in Florence and lucky us we were up the block but had no idea this was a popular spot.. on a wine tour it was also recommended.. one note they have an outdoor area as well in the front.
Decor is bit dated but I guess that is Tuscan style.. pasta by far was best we’ve had and steak was absolutely perfect!! Service was decent n I would say prices r reasonable as well
… moreDecor is bit dated but I guess that is Tuscan style.. pasta by far was best we’ve had and steak was absolutely perfect!! Service was decent n I would say prices r reasonable as well
Jennifer Thibodeau
We are here in March and this is long over due because I send everyone there when i find out they are going to Florence. Being American, I make a good steak..a great steak, and have had great steaks at restaurants. Perseus is hands down the best! The food os delicious, our waiter was wonderful, the ambience great.
Just trust me. Go there. You won’t regret it!!
… moreJust trust me. Go there. You won’t regret it!!
Victoria Masotta-Scioli
WORST dining experience in Florence! In a city that prides itself on its Tuscan cuisine and welcoming visitors to the table, this restaurant failed spectacularly at both. My mild-mannered husband, who speaks Italian, was screamed out when he asked for a table outside, and I mean SCREAMED at! Why would you do this to a potential customer?
I ordered the pork cutlet, and my husband ordered the rabbit, two common dishes we’ve seen on menus in Florence. Both were absolutely disgusting. Mine was almost all fat, I was able to pull out, perhaps three forkfuls of meat, see picture. My husband had the same experience, his dish was all fat and very little rabbit.
After dinner, when my husband try to speak with the restaurant owner about being yelled at, he could care less. I don’t know what was said in Italian, but it was obvious by the hand gestures that chose to ignore us and we were shooed out of the restaurant.
Me and my husband are in our mid-50s and mid 60s respectively. We’ve traveled extensively and we enjoy visiting new places, trying to foods and getting to know the local people and culture. Restaurants play an important role as ambassadors. If you are looking for great Tuscan cuisine in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, keep looking, this isn’t the place, not by a longshot.
… moreI ordered the pork cutlet, and my husband ordered the rabbit, two common dishes we’ve seen on menus in Florence. Both were absolutely disgusting. Mine was almost all fat, I was able to pull out, perhaps three forkfuls of meat, see picture. My husband had the same experience, his dish was all fat and very little rabbit.
After dinner, when my husband try to speak with the restaurant owner about being yelled at, he could care less. I don’t know what was said in Italian, but it was obvious by the hand gestures that chose to ignore us and we were shooed out of the restaurant.
Me and my husband are in our mid-50s and mid 60s respectively. We’ve traveled extensively and we enjoy visiting new places, trying to foods and getting to know the local people and culture. Restaurants play an important role as ambassadors. If you are looking for great Tuscan cuisine in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, keep looking, this isn’t the place, not by a longshot.