Reported By: Allison Shashok

Though Trattoria Za Za is recommended in various tourist guidebooks, the food was fantastic. The inside was very quaint, tavern-like, and cozy. I’d recommend a reservation; the place was packed even in the off-season. We started with an artichoke soaked in olive oil. The artichoke was fleshy, soft and went down smooth. The best pasta of the night was with wild boar sauce, a ragu of tomato and ground-up wild boar chunks. Wild boar is a specialty in Florence, and we couldn’t miss the opportunity on our last evening in town to try the hog. For my entrée, I ordered fried chicken, which I had seen on various menus across the region. The plate arrived with small nuggets of chicken fried in a salty batter. The pieces were moist and juicy, but I’d opt for the steak. My sister ordered one of the guidebook’s suggestions, beef steak with Zà Zà sauce, and a side of roasted rosemary potatoes. The steak was quite juicy and tender and had great flavor. The potatoes were roasted to perfection with a light dusting of salt and rosemary. Order a carafe of the house wine to wash down all this wonderful food.

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