I first ate at Cammillo Trattoria more than 15 years ago during my first visit to Florence; I have since returned again and again, mostly to taste their excellent pappa al pomodoro (bread and tomato soup) or tortellini and enjoy the homey, if bustling atmosphere. This trattoria, a few blocks from the Ponte Vecchio, on the Oltrano side of the river, has been around for over 50 years and although Cammillo himself has passed on, his grandson still runs the show here. (The family farm in Tuscany provides many of the fresh ingredients).
It seems I’m not the only one who has nostalgia and a soft spot in her heart for Cammillo. Mimi Sheraton, who writes for The New York Times, has eaten at Cammillo each time she has visited Florence since 1953, most recently after a 15-year absence.
Always try to make a reservation, as Cammillo is a popular place. If you can’t get into Cammillo, try Mama Gina’s right next door.
Borgo Sant Jacopo, 57/R
(39) 055 212427
Open for lunch and dinner Thursday through Monday.
By Kathy McCabe
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