L'Osteria Cavolo Nero è un ristorante situato nel cuore di Empoli, noto per la sua cucina italiana e toscana, offrendo piatti tradizionali in un'atmosfera accogliente.

Amazing find! This restaurant was just what we were looking for. We were given a complimentary starter of bruschetta, but done in their own way. Our mains of duck tagliatelle and beef ragu were exceptional. I could have eaten another bowl, the duck especially was incredible. Great atmosphere and decor. Our waitress was lovely, overall a brilliant experience. Highly recommend.

We were seeking refuge and food on a very rainy day in Empoli and found it by accident in this lovely cosy restaurant . The waiter ( who I think is also the owner ) greeted us warmly and tolerated our very poor Italian . I am coeliac and I was given a piece of delicious Brie and my husband was given a tomato and bread based dish while we waited for our meal to cook . I had pork fillet with caramelised figs and my husband steak . Both dishes cooked to perfection and very generous portions .
There is a large selection of wines , which they also sell by the bottle , but I settled on a glass of house red which was lovely .
Very reasonably priced at 16 euros for the pork and 18 euros for the steak .
Highly recommend if you visit Empoli ( hope weather better for you !)

The mushroom pasta was surprisingly tasty, I could taste the porcini mushrooms, courgettes and pecorino cheese - simple ingredients but flavourfu fish. My partner had a seafood pasta with clams and mussels and the sauce tastes of the sea, very nice too.

We had a mixed platter to start with with bruschetta, goat cheese and a selection of cured meats. We were offered something similar to panzanelle (with red tomatoes, olive oil, herbs) as a small appetizer (free of charge) before the mixed platter - which was a nice touch.

Unfortunately I must give low rating for this restaurant, mainly because of the tricks into paying more that you have wished. The prices seems low ar first but when you sit down you are first offerred water by the waitress, which you would thought that is part of the coperto. At the end you get the bill with 2.5 EUR per person for coperto and additional 2 EUR for water. Of course when you order the additional drinks the price is not so low anymore. Furthermore portions are small and the food is average, also I believe that it is heated in microwave, since it is was done in 10 minutes for two people.

Really yummy risotto with shrimp and pistachio!! Free wifi, outdoor seating, friendly staff.

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Empoli

Via Cosimo Ridolfi, 114, 50053 Empoli FI, Italy

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L'Osteria Cavolo Nero è un ristorante situato nel cuore di Empoli, noto per la sua cucina italiana e toscana, offrendo piatti tradizionali in un'atmosfera accogliente.

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