The story
In a city known for hefty bistecca alla fiorentina, Trattoria La Tana offers a quiet, utterly convincing detour into Japanese home cooking. Tucked away on Via Palazzuolo, the space is run by a Japanese couple who serve the kind of deeply personal, unfussy food you’d hope to find in a private kitchen. The prices are honest, and the warmth is immediate.
Content creator Francesco Zini calls the deconstructed ramen “the best I've had in Italy,” a standout that rethinks the bowl without losing soul. Equally essential is the cheesecake al miso, which he describes as “excellent” — a savory-sweet finish that lingers. For Florence’s best hidden-gem ramen and a masterclass in cross-cultural comfort, this is where you go.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2026.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 2 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers praise Trattoria La Tana’s Iukumen ramen as a standout, with a warm, rustic vibe that feels like a cozy Italian home kitchen.
“This is a deconstructed ramen where the broth is served separately from the noodles and toppings. The broth is amazing — you really taste the miso, it's very full-bodied with a slight kick at the end. Great broth. The noodles are perfect, and the meat is incredibly tender and juicy. The quality here is top-notch. I've probably never found a restaurant in Italy that brought me back to Japan like this one.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Trattoria La Tana. Most active: Francesco Zini
A Japanese couple runs this place in Florence, serving authentic home-style Japanese food — the deconstructed ramen is the best I've had in Italy, and the miso cheesecake is excellent, all at very honest prices.
Dishes mentioned
Iukumen Ramen
This is a deconstructed ramen where the broth is served separately from the noodles and toppings. The broth is amazing — you really taste the miso, it's very full-bodied with a slight kick at the end. Great broth. The noodles are perfect, and the meat is incredibly tender and juicy. The quality here is top-notch. I've probably never found a restaurant in Italy that brought me back to Japan like this one.
- Cheesecake
