Description: The Cammillo Trattoria was a few doorsteps away from the a restaurant that had been recommended to us by our Walking Tours of Florence guide. We were trying to avoid another family that had been on our Beautiful Views of Florence tour (I have never met more spoiled, rich, world-revolves-around-me people in my life.) So instead of going to the Osteria Del Cinchiale Bianco on the first evening, we tried the Cammillo Trattoria instead, hoping to escape the annoying people.
I had heard that Florence, in addition to its steak specialty, was quite good at fried chicken. That was an option on this particular menu, so I decided to try it. The menu listed it as fried chicken with mozzarella (pollo fritto), which I thought would be mozzarella on top of the chicken. So, I ordered a side of fried mozzarella balls as well. The waiter must’ve thought me crazy, because the chicken came with a size of mozzarella balls, so I had enough fried mozzarella for about 4 people.
The meal was OK, not bad, not great. The chicken was fried with very little to no flavoring – I expected it to be less dry and with more spices. The mozzarella was ok as well, though some were way saltier than others. Mostly, the food was pretty greasy. Even for me, Ms. Picky Eater, the food was edible.
The atmosphere was like we were in a butcher’s shop, and again we were seated next to an American tourist. (When was I ever going to get to practice my Italian?) I think reservations would have been preferred, as we were asked when we came in. However, they had no problems seating us. The trattoria opened at 7:30, and we were there come opening time, as we were hungry.
The menu was listed in both English and Italian, so I think you’d have no problem figuring out what you were eating. For the two of us, the meal came to nearly 35 €, so it’s fairly affordable. I’d say it’s a safe bet, but lacking a bit in the flavor department. I’d rate it a 6 out of 10.
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