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 for its warm, unpretentious vibe, but the single standout is the Iukumen ramen, which Francesco Zini calls transcendent. The food feels comforting and crafted, leaving a lingering, cozy impression.
“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
