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Trattoria Sostanza
Since-1869 'Il Troia', home of the butter chicken and tortino
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed May 2026
Santa Maria Novella |
$$$ Upscale for Restaurant
| Mon-Fri 12:30-14:00, 19:30-21:45; closed Sat-Sun
| Last reviewed: May 2026 Open since 1869 on Via del Porcellana, Sostanza (nicknamed 'Il Troia') is a bare-bones, communal-table Florentine institution famous for two cult dishes: the artichoke tortino and the pollo al burro, chicken finished in foaming butter. Cash-leaning, no-frills and unchanged for generations. A working-class classic that earns its long-standing reputation.
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Where is Trattoria Sostanza?
Trattoria Sostanza is located in Santa Maria Novella, Florence — Via del Porcellana 25R, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy.
What are the opening hours of Trattoria Sostanza?
Trattoria Sostanza is open Mon-Fri 12:30-14:00, 19:30-21:45; closed Sat-Sun.
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