Welcome to Lo Scudo

Your favorite Italian restaurant and pizzeria in the heart of Florence!

Welcome to Lo Scudo

Your favorite Italian restaurant and pizzeria in the heart of Florence!

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Restaurant & Pizzeria – Authentic Tuscan Cuisine in the Heart of Florence

 Located in Florence, Italy next to the Duomo. Come by for your next lunch or dinner. We have a new menu, great service, amazing food & wine at affordable prices, vegetarian options, and great atmosphere for your family...

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Lo Scudo is a beloved restaurant and pizzeria that offers an authentic taste of Tuscany. Relaunched in September 2018 by owners Federico Tognotti and Lorenzo Dalena, Lo Scudo has become a reference point for those seeking genuine Florentine hospitality, traditional recipes, and quality ingredients.


Luglio 20, 2025

Pizzeria

Each pizza begins with slow-fermented dough, made from a blend of high-quality flours for perfect texture and digestibility. The toppings highlight both classic Italian flavors and Tuscan specialties — from the timeless Margherita with mozzarella di bufala DOP to gourmet options like Crudo, Burrata e Pistacchio...
Luglio 20, 2025

Restaurant

Lo Scudo Ristorante is a true celebration of Tuscan cuisine, located in the heart of Florence’s historic city center. Since its relaunch in 2018 by owners Federico Tognotti and Lorenzo Dalena, the restaurant has become a destination for food lovers seeking traditional dishes made with passion and authenticity...

For those searching for a true Tuscan dining experience in Florence, Lo Scudo Restaurant & Pizzeria is a must-visit destination
where tradition, taste, and passion come together.

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We love Lorenzo and Freddie!!
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Ristorante tipico fiorentino curato nei dettagli e con una bistecca FAVOLOSA?
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Great place. The service is amazing and the food you get its a real florentine excperience.
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A Perfect Tuscan Lunch – Warm, Authentic, and Full of Flavor We had a lovely lunch at Lo Scudo, a charming Tuscan trattoria tucked away in Florence. The setting is cozy and traditional, with warm service and a genuine local feel. We started with a classic prosciutto e melone—fresh, sweet cantaloupe paired beautifully with delicate cured ham. For mains, we had two standout pasta dishes: tagliolini alle vongole (with clams), fresh and fragrant, and pappardelle al ragù, rich, comforting, and deeply flavorful. For dessert, we couldn’t resist trying both: a smooth panna cotta with blueberry compote and a classic tiramisu served in a jar—both absolutely delicious. Everything was paired with a beautiful bottle of Brunello di Montalcino, making for a relaxed and memorable afternoon. Lo Scudo offers traditional Tuscan cooking done with care and love. A fantastic lunch spot—highly recommended!
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The service was superb. Wine choices matched the food beautifully. One of the best meals I've had this year
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This was a fantastic and fun place. The food was very good and the staff was friendly and helpful. We ate there twice during our time in Florence. Highly recommend!
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perfect. just with one word. the staff is lovely and so attentive plus the steak is awesome. it was my second time in Florence and i didn't miss my dinner in that restaurant. i would recommend to everyone. though it is not that affordable for everyone. but i am sure even 5 people will be completely full with one steak and it really does deserve the price. plus it is a whole steak. so it deserves every penny.
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Najlepšia pizza a jedlo vo Florencii, Prosciutto ?erstvo narezané aj ostatné jedlá vynikajúce ur?ite musíte skúsi? túto reštauráciu ked ste vo florencii.