Three of the four dishes were good but the fourth was meh. All were a bit more salty than I’m used to. Lasagna was good, though a small portion. Antipasto of Florence style cured meats was delicious though I wonder why they didn’t serve it with some good bread. Fried artichokes were delicious. The tagliatelle with rabbit sauce was disappointing. The pasta had a great texture and flavor. The sauce was way too salty and I swear it tasted almost like Chef Boy Ar Dee.
Lucky L.
Place rating: 5 San Francisco, CA
If you’re looking for a decent place for classic Florentine fare, then try Da Lino. The food is made by the chef/owner Lino on a daily basis in the traditional Italian style(and in one of the cleanest kitchens you’ll find!). It’s a great little place for the classics. My personal favorites included his eggplant parmigiana which is incredibly light, his fritti fiori di zucca, and yes, the carbonara. Mi piace questo posto molto.
Craig S.
Place rating: 4 Paris, France
This restaurant came as a recommendation from a shop around the corner when inquiring about getting some real carbonera versus the stuff made with cream and bacon. When we arrived at the restaurant we were here warmly by the owner and given a table. Much to our initial disappointment, the carbonera wasn’t on the menu! However in speaking with the chef he said that was because he didn’t have the cheek meat required but that he would do one of equal quality while substituting with a different meat. The result was amazing. Also ordered was another pasta dish like arriabatta but even spicier(at my request). Again a huge success. I would definitely recommend the restaurant, food was great, prices were easy on the wallet and the location was very central.