Osteria in Florence near the Duomo

The cover anomaly.

The Uncle's Confession

But the thing that literally left me speechless – and I say this as someone who lives and spends money in Florence – are the prices.

While I was writing these texts, Uncle confided something to me that has remained impressed on me:

"I like people to come in here with the desire to eat, not with the fear of spending."

Today, just steps from the Duomo, a rare commodity. Uncle Gigi's is a popular place. It's always packed.

The Covered.

A museum piece in Florence.

AT LUNCH

Cover charge €1.00

DINNER

Cover charge €2.00

Chitarra
Fiasco di vino

Now do you understand why I tell you this is not a normal place?

Want to check out the day's bulletin boards or grab your table before they fill up? (And they fill up quickly, I promise.)