Osteria de' Benci is a long-established neighbourhood restaurant on Via de' Benci, one of the main streets leading south from the Lungarno toward Santa Croce. It has occupied a position in the upper tier of Florence's affordable restaurants for many years — not a cheap meal, but fair value for the quality, in a neighbourhood where the tourist-facing options are often worse and more expensive.
The menu covers the Tuscan canon competently: ribollita, pappardelle with wild boar or hare, bistecca, grilled meats, and seasonal vegetable dishes. The wine list is focused on Tuscany. The interior is unpretentious — dark wood, paper tablecloths, framed prints — and the service is efficient. Booking is advisable at dinner. The location on Via de' Benci is convenient for visitors staying near Santa Croce, and the street itself has several other good food options for comparison.