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.

La nostra offerta culinaria può variare a seconda della fantasia dello chef: chiedi sempre cosa c’è di buono nei piatti del giorno, dai un occhio al link qui sotto, trovi il menu sempre aggiornato.

I nostri piatti

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Green or mixed salad

€ 5

French fries with skin

€ 5

Roasted Cetica potatoes

€ 5

Sautéed spinach

€ 6

I nostri vini

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A menu that speaks of
authenticity
curiosity
heritage
sustainability

Our culinary offering may vary depending on the chef’s creativity: always ask what’s good among the dishes of the day, and take a look at the link below where you’ll find the menu always up to date.

Starters

Zucchini carpaccio with pecorino
14 €

Zucchini from our garden, very thinly sliced and finished with shavings of Pecorino Marzolo from Scarpaccia. (3)

Garden tartare
16 €

Hand-chopped heifer beef scented with lemon, tomatoes from our garden, basil, extra virgin olive oil and shavings of sheep's milk blue cheese. (3)

Cheeses, honey and compote
14 €

Our own selection of cheeses, served with our fruit or vegetable compote and honey from local blossoms. (3-13)

Polenta with garden vegetables
11 €

Fried cornmeal crostini topped with diced seasonal vegetables. (1-9-12)

Fried burrata
14 €

Breaded and fried, served on a chilled tomato cream. (1-3-9-14)

The Pear
14 €

Abate pear slow-cooked at low temperature, stuffed with bardiccio sausage and Ubaldino cheese. (3-9)

Cured meat and cheese board (for 2)
35 €

A selection of fine local cured meats and cheeses served with honey, warm chicken liver pâté and fried bread-dough bites. (1-3-9-12-13)

Meatballs
14 €

Finely minced white meat mixed with ricotta, eggs and Parmigiano, fried in oil and then slowly simmered in a tomato and herb sauce. (1-3-9-12-13-14)

First courses

Nettle ravioli
14 €

Handmade pasta filled with sheep's milk ricotta and wild river nettles, dressed with melted butter and sage. (3-9-14)

Vegetable buglione
14 €

Fresh egg pasta, pici or maltagliati depending on availability and the chef's mood, with a ragù of vegetables from our garden, following the rhythm of the seasons. (9-12-14)

Chef Simone's cappellacci
15 €

An award-winning recipe created by Chef Simone Ceccherini. Fresh pasta filled with bardiccio sausage and Gran Mugello cheese, dressed with Ubaldino cheese fondue, local walnut crumble and pear curls. (2-3-9-14)

Potato tortelli with meat ragù
14 €

Handmade one by one: fresh egg pasta filled with potatoes and “sapore”, following the Casentino tradition, dressed with meat ragù. (3-9-12-13-14)

Main courses

Wild boar or roe deer, tomato-free
18 €

Free to eat whatever it pleases!! Aunt Piera's recipe, selected according to the hunting season. (3-9-12)

Beef shank “before Christopher Columbus”
20 €

Beef shank stew slowly cooked without tomato, with milk, onions and sage, served with sautéed seasonal greens. (3-9)

Beef fillet
28 €

Fillet of about 250 g from our own herd, aged and hand-trimmed. The same animals as our bistecche, in their most tender cut. Served with Gabriele's balsamic vinegar. (13)

Stuffed rabbit
24 €

Boned rabbit stuffed with white meat and dried porcini mushrooms foraged by the chef. (3-13)

Aubergine parmigiana
16 €

Aubergine parmigiana with mozzarella from Mugello, our own reinterpretation. (1-3-9-12)

The Bistecca

Banco's Bistecca
from €58/kg €

A loin selected together with the Paponi family, who have been raising cattle in the Pistoia area for over a hundred years. We choose animals for what they are, not only for their breed: feed, build, fibre, marbling and meat quality. Dry-aged for at least 30 days in our own ageing room.

Loin of the week
Varies €

A different loin every week: breeds, farms and origins we select personally, following our research and waiting for the best moment to serve it. Alberto will tailor your bistecca to you. (Price varies depending on the selection and ageing)

Side dishes from our garden

Salad from our garden
6 €
Tomatoes
6 €
Sautéed chard with aglione garlic
6 €
Oven-roasted potatoes
6 €
Beans with olive oil
6 €

Off-menu specials

Pappa al pomodoro (Tuscan bread and tomato soup)
14 €

Stale bread, ripe tomatoes, garlic and basil: a warm, comforting cream from the Tuscan tradition, finished with raw extra virgin olive oil. (9-11)

Pici with wild boar ragù
15 €

Wild boar from selective hunting by our hunter at Fattoria di Doccia, cooked into a ragù and served with water-and-semolina pici. (9-11)

Wagyu UK
€120/kg €

A loin selected for those looking for something truly special: rich marbling, extraordinary tenderness and a deep, lasting flavour. A great cut, the star of the grill.

Pigeon
26 €

Boned pigeon rolled with its own liver into a single portion, larded with smoked pancetta. (13)

Guinea fowl & truffle
28 €

An individual portion for each guest, stuffed with truffle and cooked sous vide at low temperature to keep it tender and full of flavour. Finished to order in the Rational oven. (1-11)

Chicken stuffed with artichokes
24 €

An individual portion of boned chicken thigh stuffed with artichokes and speck. Cooked sous vide at low temperature to keep it tender and full of flavour, then finished to order in the Rational oven.

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Really excellent restaurant - food is great, and the service is exceptional- our waiter was just delightful - very friendly and made great wine recommendations. Loved the funky ambience - obviously a very popular restaurant with the locals. Highly recommended for a relaxing evening with delicious food.
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portate diverse dal solito ed eccezionali come sapori e profumi. cucina semplice ma speciale , accoglienza da famiglia in un ambiente particolare.
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What a wonderful restaurant. The service is very kind and very friendly!! If you are searching for a perfect steak definitely visit this place!! One of the best steaks i ever had so grazie mille 🙏🙏
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Posto super curato e originale, personale squisito e disponibile, cibo fresco e molto buono non saprei cosa altro aggiungere! Molto raccomandato
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Entrare da Banco a Ristoro è ogni volta come tornare a casa: non una casa qualunque, ma quella in cui ti senti davvero accolto e coccolato. Un luogo curato in ogni dettaglio, dal design caldo e raffinato, ma soprattutto reso speciale dalle persone che lo animano: Albe, Barbara, Marco e tutto il team. Ogni volta che varchiamo la soglia, ci sembra di rivedere vecchi amici. E non è solo gentilezza: è attenzione autentica, è cuore. La cucina dello chef ci conquista ogni volta. Abbiamo assaggiato piatti della tradizione toscana, proposte di pesce, carne, bistecca e dolci sorprendenti, sempre eseguiti con cura e passione. Alcuni piatti rispettano le ricette originali con fedeltà e gusto, altri giocano con elementi contemporanei e creano qualcosa di nuovo, originale e sempre buonissimo. Il menù cambia seguendo la stagionalità, e per noi è un piacere scegliere ogni volta qualcosa di diverso. La carta dei vini è una piccola perla: ricercata, varia, con etichette locali e sorprendenti, che raccontano il territorio meglio di mille parole e accompagnano i piatti con eleganza. Cenare da Banco a Ristoro è una delle coccole migliori che ci si possa fare. Un’esperienza che non è mai solo gastronomica, ma anche umana, emotiva, piena di gusto e di calore. Un posto dove si torna e dove si è felici di tornare.
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Best steaks I’ve ever tried. We went two days in a row because of the food and the people working there. Easy 5/5.
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