Bistecca alla Fiorentina

Bistecca alla Fiorentina

Updated January 22, 2026

Bone-in ribeye grilled over wood, finished with salt, olive oil, and lemon. Florence's famous steak.

SHOPPING: Bone-in ribeye (or porterhouse) at least 2 inches thick, 2+ lbs. This is traditionally made with Chianina beef in Tuscany. In Florence, the steak is never cooked past rare.

Cook time
30 min
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Ingredients

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Measurement units
  • 2 ½ lb Bone-in ribeye, 2+ inches thick
  • ½ tsp Flaky sea salt
  • ¼ tsp Black pepper
  • 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 whole Lemon wedges
  • 2 sprigs Fresh rosemary

Instructions

Temper to room temp
Remove steak from fridge 2 hours before cooking. Do not season yet.
Ingredients
  • ribeye (2 ½ lb)
On the grill
Grill over very high heat (400-450°F surface) 5-6 minutes per side for rare interior. Stand on bone edge for 2 minutes to cook bone side.
Equipment
  • grill
Let rest
Rest 5 minutes. Season generously with flaky salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil. Serve with lemon wedges and rosemary.
Ingredients
  • salt (½ to taste)
  • pepper (¼ to taste)
  • olive oil (3 tbsp)
  • lemon (4 whole)
  • rosemary (2 sprigs)

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