Fiaschetteria-Trattoria Mario Via Rosina, 2R Behind Mercato di San Lorenzo in the Piazza Mercato Centrale Tel: 055-218-550

on't miss my favorite place, Fiaschetteria-Trattoria Mario, one of the historic trattorias of Florence. These small family trattorias, passed from one generation to another, are national treasures. When I first ate at Mario's, Romeo's mother, Elena Colzi, was in the kitchen. She was a true Tuscan mamma cooking for all of us. When she retired, Romeo stepped right in and kept up the same fabulous food standards, cooked with passion and love for food! Many of the famous old Florentine trattorias have changed hands and are now Chinese restaurants or fast food joints. In honor of those who have held on to tradition and did not sell out, I wish to honor the Colzi family. Romeo and his brother Fabio run the trattoria with Romeo's wife Patrizia and staff. They preserve a way of life and quality that we all search for. Mario's is a real slice of Florentine life. For more history, visit their web site. Mario's feeds the locals, tourists, and students from abroad, all elbow to elbow. Here, food and friendship go hand in hand. Stop by and join the family! Everyday has specials, so you'll want to eat here all week just to try them all! Try Romeo's Ribollita, the signature dish at Trattoria Mario. READ ABOUT David Lebovitz Kate Hill Paulette Mitchell Benita Leo Piazzesi Gianni Migliorini Germana Conti Gabriele Ferron Osteria Luchin Federico Bacci Gastronomia Perini Romeo Colzi Dario Cecchini Mimmo Baldi Donatella Lauteri Giovanni Cappelli Fabio Picchi Andrea Francini WATCH FOR FUTURE PROFILES! Click here for Romeo's recipe for Ribollita.