Restaurant in the hills of Florence

The restaurant

When it comes to choosing a place to eat, would you prefer to play it safe? Banco a Ristoro is a charming and intimate restaurant nestled in the hills of Florence. It captivates both locals and visitors alike. Our culinary style is innovative yet upholds a classic and authentic Tuscan identity.

Book a table: our menu features a variety of both seafood and meat dishes; we always prioritise the use of high-quality ingredients.

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Sea starter

Red shrimp tartare

Fresh red shrimp tartare drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and accompanied by seasonal fruit gel. Revitalized and polished.

€ 17

The Lunatic

Tasting of four appetizers: fried anchovies, Florentine-style squid, tuna stew, and a surprise creation from Chef Simone.

€ 17

Squid in Florentine Style

Fresh squid filled with a refined Florentine tripe mixture. A culinary creation that harmoniously blends the essence of the sea with Tuscan tradition, providing a rich and unexpected gastronomic experience.

€ 13

A Farmer by the Sea

Baked fresh anchovy fillet tart accompanied by Tuscan ribollita. A convergence of sea and land, where the essence of anchovies melds with the heartiness of vegetables and legumes found in traditional ribollita.

€ 13

Earth starter

The Pear

Delicate Abate pear, slow-cooked and filled with Tuscan Bardiccio and Gran Mugello Ubaldino cheese, presents aharmonious contrast of fruity sweetness and spicy intensity.

€ 13

Liver 2.0

Creamy chicken liver pâté served atop a crisp layer of artisanal bread, accompanied by a raspberry coulis, creates aharmonious contrast between savory richness and fruity freshness.

€ 13

Refreshment platter ……2 individuals

A selection of local specialties, featuring raw milk cheeses and carefully curated artisanal cured meats. Genuine flavors that narrate the heritage and quality of our region.

€ 30

The Cuddles

Softly fried coccoli served with fresh stracchino and Scarpaccia ham, distinguished by slow maturation and robust flavors. An ideal combination of creaminess and crunchiness, allowing one to appreciate the region's excellence.

€ 14

Sea First course

Shrimp Buttons

Fresh pasta buttons filled with pappa al pomodoro and prawns, enhanced with a tomato cream and prawn bisque, and garnished with basil oil and cuttlefish ink crumble. A vibrant fusion of Mediterranean flavors that harmonizes land and sea, characterized by aromatic undertones and a delicate crispness.

€ 17

Rice and Mussels

Creamy risotto with mussels, accompanied by crunchy bread sand, lemon powder for a citrus accent, black pepper gel, and parsley oil. A sophisticated dish that harmonizes fresh and vibrant flavors, enhanced by diverse textures for a distinctive experience.

€ 16

Earth first course

THE CAPPELLACCI

Artisanal cappellacci filled with chanterelles and ricotta, sautéed with concassé tomatoes and garnished with a dusting of dried trumpet mushrooms. This dish presents a harmonious blend of flavors and aromas, juxtaposing the freshness of the tomatoes with the aromatic depth of the mushrooms.

€ 16

Winter / Autumn Risotto

Carnaroli risotto infused with a rich pumpkin cream, complemented by Guttus dark cheese, which offers a smooth texture and robust flavor. This dish harmoniously blends sweetness and intensity, providing a comforting and flavorful experience.

€ 16

Penne Refreshment

Pennette sautéed with Tuscan sbriciolona, enhanced by the brightness of orange zest and the crunch of almond fragments. This dish features bold flavors and harmonious textures, presenting a delightful contrast between sweetness and savoriness.

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€ 14

Sea second course

Cube 4.0

Breaded and fried yellowfin tuna, accompanied by a smooth potato cream, garnished with roasted onions and fried capers. A harmonious blend of flavors and textures, where the tenderness of the tuna and potatoes is enhanced by the savory undertones of capers and roasted onion.

€ 22

Sea Bass en Croûte

Boneless sea bass fillet, encased in a delicate crust of thinly sliced potatoes and tomatoes, baked to perfection in the oven to elevate its flavors. A light and flavorful dish, where the finesse of the sea bass harmonizes with the crispness of the potatoes and the sweetness of the tomatoes.

€ 20

Fried Calamari and Shrimp

Fresh calamari and shrimp from Argentario, delicately floured and fried to a golden perfection. Accompanied by lemon wedges. Crispness and freshness from the Tuscan coast, ideal for savoring with a splash of lemon.

€ 20

Colonnata Shrimp

Prawns enveloped in Colonnata lard and baked to a golden finish atop a pumpkin and leek cream. An exquisite juxtaposition between the sweetness of the prawns and the saltiness of the crispy lard.

€ 20

Earth second course

Rabbit in Porchetta

Rabbit farm Abati Luigi, deboned and seasoned with spices, is cooked slowly at a low temperature to enhance its tenderness. It is served with Tuscan black cabbage sautéed in a pan.

A reimagined classic, where low-temperature cooking enhances traditional flavors and imparts a succulent texture.

€ 18

Stuffed Rosticciana

Succulent Tuscan pork ribs filled with sweet pumpkin and dried porcini mushrooms, served alongside roasted potatoes.

A dish abundant in autumnal flavors, where the sweetness of pumpkin melds with the robust essence of porcini mushrooms and the crispness of the esteemed Cetica potatoes.

€ 20

Farmyard Fried

Selected Rooster guinea fowl and rabbit meat from the Abati Luigi farm in Tuscany, prepared in accordance with traditional methods. A true specialty, crafted with premium ingredients and authentic flavors.

€ 17

THE STEAK!

Our dry aging cell (visible in the room) preserves and matures our pearls within: 'Scottona Toscana" Fassona / Limousine All. "Le Colmate" +30 days of aging, per 100 grams with fat and bone €6.00 "Grigia Alpina" Cow that thrives at altitudes exceeding 1,000 m, +70 days of aging, per 100 grams with fat and bone €8.00 "Duchessa di Wolf" 10 years of free grazing, +90 days of aging, per 100 grams with fat and bone "VACCA SERENA" €9.00

€ da 6€ - 9€ /l'etto

Sliced and Rubed

Beef sirloin expertly seared, accompanied by a reduction of red wine from Doccia farm and caramelized grapes. A refined amalgamation of the meat's succulence and the sauce's fruity and aromatic undertones creates a distinctive harmony of flavors.

€ 25

Side dishes

Sautéed spinach

€ 6

Green or mixed salad

€ 5

French fries with skin

€ 5

Roasted Cetica potatoes

€ 5

Terra

The Pear

€ 13

Delicate Abate pear, slow-cooked and filled with Tuscan Bardiccio and Gran Mugello Ubaldino cheese, presents aharmonious contrast of fruity sweetness and spicy intensity.

Liver 2.0

€ 13

Creamy chicken liver pâté served atop a crisp layer of artisanal bread, accompanied by a raspberry coulis, creates aharmonious contrast between savory richness and fruity freshness.

Refreshment platter ……2 individuals

€ 30

A selection of local specialties, featuring raw milk cheeses and carefully curated artisanal cured meats. Genuine flavors that narrate the heritage and quality of our region.

The Cuddles

€ 14

Softly fried coccoli served with fresh stracchino and Scarpaccia ham, distinguished by slow maturation and robust flavors. An ideal combination of creaminess and crunchiness, allowing one to appreciate the region's excellence.

Mare

Red shrimp tartare

€ 17

Fresh red shrimp tartare drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and accompanied by seasonal fruit gel. Revitalized and polished.

The Lunatic

€ 17

Tasting of four appetizers: fried anchovies, Florentine-style squid, tuna stew, and a surprise creation from Chef Simone.

Squid in Florentine Style

€ 13

Fresh squid filled with a refined Florentine tripe mixture. A culinary creation that harmoniously blends the essence of the sea with Tuscan tradition, providing a rich and unexpected gastronomic experience.

A Farmer by the Sea

€ 13

Baked fresh anchovy fillet tart accompanied by Tuscan ribollita. A convergence of sea and land, where the essence of anchovies melds with the heartiness of vegetables and legumes found in traditional ribollita.

Hearthfood

THE CAPPELLACCI

€ 16

Artisanal cappellacci filled with chanterelles and ricotta, sautéed with concassé tomatoes and garnished with a dusting of dried trumpet mushrooms. This dish presents a harmonious blend of flavors and aromas, juxtaposing the freshness of the tomatoes with the aromatic depth of the mushrooms.

Winter / Autumn Risotto

€ 16

Carnaroli risotto infused with a rich pumpkin cream, complemented by Guttus dark cheese, which offers a smooth texture and robust flavor. This dish harmoniously blends sweetness and intensity, providing a comforting and flavorful experience.

Penne Refreshment

€ 14

Pennette sautéed with Tuscan sbriciolona, enhanced by the brightness of orange zest and the crunch of almond fragments. This dish features bold flavors and harmonious textures, presenting a delightful contrast between sweetness and savoriness.

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Seafood

Shrimp Buttons

€ 17

Fresh pasta buttons filled with pappa al pomodoro and prawns, enhanced with a tomato cream and prawn bisque, and garnished with basil oil and cuttlefish ink crumble. A vibrant fusion of Mediterranean flavors that harmonizes land and sea, characterized by aromatic undertones and a delicate crispness.

Rice and Mussels

€ 16

Creamy risotto with mussels, accompanied by crunchy bread sand, lemon powder for a citrus accent, black pepper gel, and parsley oil. A sophisticated dish that harmonizes fresh and vibrant flavors, enhanced by diverse textures for a distinctive experience.

Hearthfood

Rabbit in Porchetta

€ 18

Rabbit farm Abati Luigi, deboned and seasoned with spices, is cooked slowly at a low temperature to enhance its tenderness. It is served with Tuscan black cabbage sautéed in a pan.

A reimagined classic, where low-temperature cooking enhances traditional flavors and imparts a succulent texture.

Stuffed Rosticciana

€ 20

Succulent Tuscan pork ribs filled with sweet pumpkin and dried porcini mushrooms, served alongside roasted potatoes.

A dish abundant in autumnal flavors, where the sweetness of pumpkin melds with the robust essence of porcini mushrooms and the crispness of the esteemed Cetica potatoes.

Farmyard Fried

€ 17

Selected Rooster guinea fowl and rabbit meat from the Abati Luigi farm in Tuscany, prepared in accordance with traditional methods. A true specialty, crafted with premium ingredients and authentic flavors.

THE STEAK!

€ da 6€ - 9€ /l'etto

Our dry aging cell (visible in the room) preserves and matures our pearls within: 'Scottona Toscana" Fassona / Limousine All. "Le Colmate" +30 days of aging, per 100 grams with fat and bone €6.00 "Grigia Alpina" Cow that thrives at altitudes exceeding 1,000 m, +70 days of aging, per 100 grams with fat and bone €8.00 "Duchessa di Wolf" 10 years of free grazing, +90 days of aging, per 100 grams with fat and bone "VACCA SERENA" €9.00

Sliced and Rubed

€ 25

Beef sirloin expertly seared, accompanied by a reduction of red wine from Doccia farm and caramelized grapes. A refined amalgamation of the meat's succulence and the sauce's fruity and aromatic undertones creates a distinctive harmony of flavors.

Seafood

Cube 4.0

€ 22

Breaded and fried yellowfin tuna, accompanied by a smooth potato cream, garnished with roasted onions and fried capers. A harmonious blend of flavors and textures, where the tenderness of the tuna and potatoes is enhanced by the savory undertones of capers and roasted onion.

Sea Bass en Croûte

€ 20

Boneless sea bass fillet, encased in a delicate crust of thinly sliced potatoes and tomatoes, baked to perfection in the oven to elevate its flavors. A light and flavorful dish, where the finesse of the sea bass harmonizes with the crispness of the potatoes and the sweetness of the tomatoes.

Fried Calamari and Shrimp

€ 20

Fresh calamari and shrimp from Argentario, delicately floured and fried to a golden perfection. Accompanied by lemon wedges. Crispness and freshness from the Tuscan coast, ideal for savoring with a splash of lemon.

Colonnata Shrimp

€ 20

Prawns enveloped in Colonnata lard and baked to a golden finish atop a pumpkin and leek cream. An exquisite juxtaposition between the sweetness of the prawns and the saltiness of the crispy lard.

Sautéed spinach

€ 6

Green or mixed salad

€ 5

French fries with skin

€ 5

Roasted Cetica potatoes

€ 5

I nostri piatti

Terra

The Pear

€ 13

Delicate Abate pear, slow-cooked and filled with Tuscan Bardiccio and Gran Mugello Ubaldino cheese, presents aharmonious contrast of fruity sweetness and spicy intensity.

Liver 2.0

€ 13

Creamy chicken liver pâté served atop a crisp layer of artisanal bread, accompanied by a raspberry coulis, creates aharmonious contrast between savory richness and fruity freshness.

Refreshment platter ……2 individuals

€ 30

A selection of local specialties, featuring raw milk cheeses and carefully curated artisanal cured meats. Genuine flavors that narrate the heritage and quality of our region.

The Cuddles

€ 14

Softly fried coccoli served with fresh stracchino and Scarpaccia ham, distinguished by slow maturation and robust flavors. An ideal combination of creaminess and crunchiness, allowing one to appreciate the region's excellence.

Mare

Red shrimp tartare

€ 17

Fresh red shrimp tartare drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and accompanied by seasonal fruit gel. Revitalized and polished.

The Lunatic

€ 17

Tasting of four appetizers: fried anchovies, Florentine-style squid, tuna stew, and a surprise creation from Chef Simone.

Squid in Florentine Style

€ 13

Fresh squid filled with a refined Florentine tripe mixture. A culinary creation that harmoniously blends the essence of the sea with Tuscan tradition, providing a rich and unexpected gastronomic experience.

A Farmer by the Sea

€ 13

Baked fresh anchovy fillet tart accompanied by Tuscan ribollita. A convergence of sea and land, where the essence of anchovies melds with the heartiness of vegetables and legumes found in traditional ribollita.

Terra

THE CAPPELLACCI

€ 16

Artisanal cappellacci filled with chanterelles and ricotta, sautéed with concassé tomatoes and garnished with a dusting of dried trumpet mushrooms. This dish presents a harmonious blend of flavors and aromas, juxtaposing the freshness of the tomatoes with the aromatic depth of the mushrooms.

Winter / Autumn Risotto

€ 16

Carnaroli risotto infused with a rich pumpkin cream, complemented by Guttus dark cheese, which offers a smooth texture and robust flavor. This dish harmoniously blends sweetness and intensity, providing a comforting and flavorful experience.

Penne Refreshment

€ 14

Pennette sautéed with Tuscan sbriciolona, enhanced by the brightness of orange zest and the crunch of almond fragments. This dish features bold flavors and harmonious textures, presenting a delightful contrast between sweetness and savoriness.

.

Mare

Shrimp Buttons

€ 17

Fresh pasta buttons filled with pappa al pomodoro and prawns, enhanced with a tomato cream and prawn bisque, and garnished with basil oil and cuttlefish ink crumble. A vibrant fusion of Mediterranean flavors that harmonizes land and sea, characterized by aromatic undertones and a delicate crispness.

Rice and Mussels

€ 16

Creamy risotto with mussels, accompanied by crunchy bread sand, lemon powder for a citrus accent, black pepper gel, and parsley oil. A sophisticated dish that harmonizes fresh and vibrant flavors, enhanced by diverse textures for a distinctive experience.

Terra

Rabbit in Porchetta

€ 18

Rabbit farm Abati Luigi, deboned and seasoned with spices, is cooked slowly at a low temperature to enhance its tenderness. It is served with Tuscan black cabbage sautéed in a pan.

A reimagined classic, where low-temperature cooking enhances traditional flavors and imparts a succulent texture.

Stuffed Rosticciana

€ 20

Succulent Tuscan pork ribs filled with sweet pumpkin and dried porcini mushrooms, served alongside roasted potatoes.

A dish abundant in autumnal flavors, where the sweetness of pumpkin melds with the robust essence of porcini mushrooms and the crispness of the esteemed Cetica potatoes.

Farmyard Fried

€ 17

Selected Rooster guinea fowl and rabbit meat from the Abati Luigi farm in Tuscany, prepared in accordance with traditional methods. A true specialty, crafted with premium ingredients and authentic flavors.

THE STEAK!

€ da 6€ - 9€ /l'etto

Our dry aging cell (visible in the room) preserves and matures our pearls within: 'Scottona Toscana" Fassona / Limousine All. "Le Colmate" +30 days of aging, per 100 grams with fat and bone €6.00 "Grigia Alpina" Cow that thrives at altitudes exceeding 1,000 m, +70 days of aging, per 100 grams with fat and bone €8.00 "Duchessa di Wolf" 10 years of free grazing, +90 days of aging, per 100 grams with fat and bone "VACCA SERENA" €9.00

Sliced and Rubed

€ 25

Beef sirloin expertly seared, accompanied by a reduction of red wine from Doccia farm and caramelized grapes. A refined amalgamation of the meat's succulence and the sauce's fruity and aromatic undertones creates a distinctive harmony of flavors.

Mare

Cube 4.0

€ 22

Breaded and fried yellowfin tuna, accompanied by a smooth potato cream, garnished with roasted onions and fried capers. A harmonious blend of flavors and textures, where the tenderness of the tuna and potatoes is enhanced by the savory undertones of capers and roasted onion.

Sea Bass en Croûte

€ 20

Boneless sea bass fillet, encased in a delicate crust of thinly sliced potatoes and tomatoes, baked to perfection in the oven to elevate its flavors. A light and flavorful dish, where the finesse of the sea bass harmonizes with the crispness of the potatoes and the sweetness of the tomatoes.

Fried Calamari and Shrimp

€ 20

Fresh calamari and shrimp from Argentario, delicately floured and fried to a golden perfection. Accompanied by lemon wedges. Crispness and freshness from the Tuscan coast, ideal for savoring with a splash of lemon.

Colonnata Shrimp

€ 20

Prawns enveloped in Colonnata lard and baked to a golden finish atop a pumpkin and leek cream. An exquisite juxtaposition between the sweetness of the prawns and the saltiness of the crispy lard.

Sautéed spinach

€ 6

Green or mixed salad

€ 5

French fries with skin

€ 5

Roasted Cetica potatoes

€ 5

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