Ristorante La Giostra
A romantic, fairy-light-strung restaurant near Santa Croce, long associated with the Habsburg-Lorraine family and famous for its pear-and-pecorino ravioli.
The call
Worth it if you only have one day and you are traveling as a couple.
Why
- 01
Low ceilings, twinkling lights and a generous welcome of prosecco and crostini set a warm, romantic mood.
Our read - 02
Touristy and a little theatrical, but charming if you lean into it.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Even on a tight schedule, Ristorante La Giostra earns the hours.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, Ristorante La Giostra works.
You are planning for two
For romance, Ristorante La Giostra delivers.
Food is a reason to travel
For food & drink, Ristorante La Giostra delivers.
Think twice if
You are traveling solo
Solo, give Ristorante La Giostra a miss.
You are watching the budget
On a budget, weigh it — Ristorante La Giostra isn't cheap for what it is.
You are traveling with kids
With kids, it depends on the day.
The plates that decide it
- Pear-and-pecorino ravioli — the signature dish people come for
- The complimentary prosecco and crostini welcome — part of the experience — go with it
- Tuscan steak — fine but you're really here for the atmosphere and the ravioli
Plan it well
- Cost
- Mid to upper-mid range
- Timing
- Dinner; reserve ahead
- Booking
- Reservations recommended
- Allow
- 2 hours
- Accessibility
- Cosy, dimly lit room
Sources and method (2)
- Open since 1992 between the Duomo and Santa Croce, founded by Dimitri d'Asburgo Lorena, a Habsburg-Lorraine prince of Tuscan descent; 16 tables under 16th-century brick arches. ristorantelagiostra.com ↗
- Signature dish is the ravioli with pecorino and Williams pear; the room is known for fairy lights and a complimentary prosecco-and-crostini welcome. firenzemadeintuscany.com ↗