Trattoria Sostanza
Hot bread
Charcuterie
Tortellini en Brodo
Chicken in Butter Sauce
Artichoke Pie
Meringue Cake
Operating without a website or PR for over 150 years Trattoria Sostanza is something of an institution, and although locals may gripe that the Restaurant has become overrun with tourists those with the prudence to book one of six tables will discover textbook Tuscan cuisine served by a pleasant staff.
Not remotely fancy, the bar up front doubling as a prep-station for Dessert and cashier, it is surrounded by family photos that house Wine is poured liberally prior to the arrival of bread made fresh and replenished on request.
Known for signatures including Bistecca alla Fiorentina, according to some the best in town, an antipasti of sliced Salumi compares favorably to many while Tortellini en Brodo split to share comes hazy but packed savory notes and a vegetal finish.
Sporting an open kitchen, its small size comparable to Sostanza itself, both the Artichoke Omelette (labeled “Pie”) and Chicken in Butter Sauce are highly-regarded for good reason while Meringue Cake with Chocolate Chips and Wild Strawberries is a textural masterpiece.