Our Story
A warm Tuscan welcome on Via dei Macci, in the heart of Florence's Sant'Ambrogio quarter.
In the Heart of Florence
Osteria Cancello dei Macci sits on Via dei Macci, in the lively Sant'Ambrogio quarter — a few steps from the neighbourhood market that fills our kitchen each morning. The room is a Tuscan home brought to life: stone walls, vaulted arches, soft lamplight and tables dressed in white.
Run with heart by Ardit and Chris, the osteria has one simple philosophy — treat good produce with respect and welcome every guest like family. We keep to the classics: pasta rolled by hand, the Fiorentina grilled over embers, and a cellar that celebrates our region.
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What We Believe
Provenance
We shop the Sant'Ambrogio market and work with local producers, so our menu follows the Tuscan seasons.
By Hand
Pasta rolled fresh, meats grilled over wood embers — we keep the time-honoured methods that make the difference.
Hospitality
An unhurried table and a genuine welcome: you're a guest in our home, looked after from the first glass to the last.
Run with Heart by Ardit & Chris
There's no celebrity chef here — just Ardit and Chris and a team our regulars know by name, among them Lori, Gianluca and Marco. What you'll find is honest Tuscan cooking, a thoughtfully chosen cellar, and the kind of welcome that makes you want to stay for one more glass.
"At Cancello dei Macci, the table is the one place where time slows down."— Shared Moments
Join Us at the Table
We're open every day for lunch and dinner. Booking ahead is recommended, especially at weekends.
Via dei Macci, 74r, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
A few minutes' walk from Santa Croce and the Sant'Ambrogio market.
In the Heart of Florence
Via dei Macci, 74r · 50122 Firenze
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Good to Know
Do you speak English?
Yes — Chris and the team happily welcome visitors in English.
Are you open every day?
Yes, for lunch and dinner, seven days a week. Booking ahead is recommended, especially at weekends.
Do you take cards?
Yes — cards and contactless payments are welcome.
Do you have vegetarian or gluten-free options?
Yes — we have vegetarian and gluten-free dishes, and we're glad to advise on allergens. Just ask your server.
Can we come by car?
We're inside Florence's limited-traffic zone (ZTL), so we're best reached on foot or by taxi. The Sant'Ambrogio area has paid parking nearby.
How far ahead should we book?
A day or two ahead is usually fine; weekends and truffle season fill up faster.
