Bistecca Fiorentina — Tuscan T-Bone Steak

Bistecca Fiorentina — Tuscan T-Bone Steak | Buy Online | Salumeria Toscana

Buy Bistecca Fiorentina directly from Salumeria Toscana — T-bone cut from adult Italian beef, natural ageing, vacuum-sealed and delivered at controlled temperature to the UK and Europe. The most iconic steak in Tuscan cuisine, delivered directly to your door. Available in 1kg, 1.2kg, 1.4kg and 1.7kg.

🥩 The Bistecca Fiorentina — What Makes It Unique

The Bistecca Fiorentina is the T-bone cut from adult beef: on one side the sirloin, on the other the fillet, separated by the T-shaped bone. The most iconic steak in Tuscan cuisine — ordered in Florence, grilled at the Sienese sagre, recognised by Tuscans without explanation.

The cut. The T-bone of the Fiorentina must have a minimum thickness of 3 centimetres — below that it is not a traditional Fiorentina. The fillet stays attached to the bone during cooking and cooks differently from the sirloin: faster and with a softer texture. This internal contrast — tender on one side, bold on the other — makes the Fiorentina unrepeatable against any other cut.

The natural ageing. Adult beef needs time to express its full aromatic character. The slow, controlled ageing tenderises the muscle fibres and develops the aromatic compounds that make the Fiorentina savoury and persistent on the palate. Without ageing it is simply meat.

The artisan selection. No middlemen, no aggregator platforms. The Bistecca Fiorentina comes from Tuscan producers personally selected by Salumeria Toscana and arrives directly to your door — guaranteed cold chain, certified freshness.

⚙️ Technical Details — Bistecca Fiorentina

🔥 How to Cook Bistecca Fiorentina the Right Way

The Fiorentina has unwritten rules that every Florentine knows by heart. Following them is the only way not to waste it.

The temperature. Remove from the refrigerator at least 60 minutes before cooking. A Fiorentina cold from the fridge cooks badly — the outside burns while the fillet stays cold. At room temperature the cooking is even from bone to edge.

Live charcoal — not gas. The Tuscan Fiorentina is cooked on live wood or charcoal embers, never on a gas grill. High embers without active flames is the ideal condition.

The timings. For a 1kg Fiorentina 3cm thick: 5 minutes per side over high embers, then 3-4 minutes standing upright on the bone. The fillet is always more cooked than the sirloin — that is in the nature of the cut. Rare is the only correct cooking according to Tuscan tradition.

The salt. Generous coarse salt only after cooking, never before. Before it draws moisture from the meat. After it dissolves in the hot fat and forms the flavourful crust that is the hallmark of a well-made Fiorentina.

The rest. 4-5 minutes on a wooden board before serving. The juices redistribute through the meat.

The Tuscan golden rule: live embers, rare, coarse salt after, rest. Anyone who adds more is doing it wrong.

🧀 Related Products — The Tuscan Table

🥩 Bistecca Fiorentina Chianina IGP VBAC — the same Fiorentina in the IGP VBAC certified version: Chianina breed with European production rules. For those who want guaranteed breed certification.

🥩 Tuscan Ribeye Steak Bone-In — the same adult Italian beef as a côte de bœuf: for those who prefer sirloin without the fillet.

🥩 Tuscan Grass-Fed Beef Fillet — the most tender part of the Fiorentina as a standalone cut: 250g fillet for the most refined evening.

🧀 Cave-Aged Pecorino Stagionato — on the board while the embers build: shards of Pecorino with olive oil — the most Tuscan aperitivo.

🐷 Cinta Senese DOP Ham — paper-thin slices of Cinta Senese DOP as a starter while the steak rests.

🍷 Recommended Wine Pairings

Chianti Classico DOCG — the Florentine pairing par excellence: acidity that cuts the fat, tannins that harmonise with the grilled meat.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG — for special occasions: the power of Brunello carries a 1.7kg Fiorentina without giving way.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG — more rustic and direct: the most honest pairing for a traditional Fiorentina.

🍽️ Bistecca Fiorentina for Restaurants and HoReCa

The Bistecca Fiorentina on the menu is the most recognisable main course in Italian cuisine worldwide — every international guest knows it, every Italian guest wants it. Four formats from 1kg to 1.7kg for every menu requirement.

✔ Four formats — 1kg, 1.2kg, 1.4kg, 1.7kg ✔ Natural ageing — communicable on the menu ✔ No artificial preservatives — quality worth declaring ✔ Professional refrigerated delivery — direct to the restaurant address

For regular supply, HoReCa pricing and customised delivery plans: info@salumeriatoscana.shop | +39 339 879 4945

🚚 Delivery

Shipped directly from Tuscany — Monday · Tuesday · Wednesday → delivery by Friday

Vacuum-sealed · Refrigerated shipping +2/+4°C · Delivery across the UK and Europe.

🧠 FAQ — Bistecca Fiorentina Buy Online

What is the Bistecca Fiorentina? The T-bone cut from adult Italian beef: fillet and sirloin separated by the T-shaped bone, minimum 3cm thickness. The symbol of Tuscan cuisine, available online in 1kg, 1.2kg, 1.4kg and 1.7kg, vacuum-sealed and delivered at controlled temperature.

What is the difference between this Fiorentina and the Chianina IGP version? The Bistecca Fiorentina Chianina IGP VBAC comes from the Chianina breed with a European certification guaranteeing breed, territory and production method. This Bistecca Fiorentina is from artisan-selected adult Italian beef without a specific breed certification — same cut, direct artisan quality at a more accessible price.

How much does Bistecca Fiorentina cost per kg? From €44.37 for the 1kg version — approximately €44/kg. The 1.7kg version is at €74.97. The per-kg price is competitive for a T-bone cut from adult Italian beef with natural ageing and refrigerated delivery.

How is Bistecca Fiorentina traditionally cooked? Live embers, never gas. 5 minutes per side over high embers, then 3-4 minutes standing upright on the bone. Rare — the only correct cooking according to Tuscan tradition. Coarse salt only after cooking, never before. 4-5 minutes rest before serving.

How thick is the steak at each weight? 1kg is approximately 3-3.5cm. 1.7kg approximately 5cm. Natural variations depending on the animal.

How should it be stored after delivery? Vacuum-sealed and unopened: 5-7 days in the refrigerator at 0/+4°C. Can be frozen immediately on receipt — defrost in the refrigerator 24 hours before cooking.

Is it available for restaurants and HoReCa? Yes. Contact us at info@salumeriatoscana.shop for dedicated HoReCa pricing, regular supply and customised delivery plans.

❄️ How We Ship — Guaranteed Cold Chain

Our products travel in insulated packaging with dry ice — constant temperature throughout the entire journey, from our facility in Florence to your door.

When we ship:
We dispatch every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Delivery within 24/48h from dispatch. Orders placed from Thursday onwards are dispatched the following Monday.

🚚 Shipping Costs Italy:
Under €50 → €8.90 · From €50 to €120 → €4.90 · Over €120 → €3.90

🌍 Shipping Costs Europe (DE, FR, UK, AT, NL, SE, PL ...):
0–5 kg → €19.00 · 5–10 kg → €26.00 · Over 10 kg → €33.00

🧊 How to Store After Delivery

Vacuum-packed and unopened: Store in the fridge at 0–4°C. Always check the best before date printed on the label.

After opening: Consume within 5–10 days depending on the product. Cover the cut surface with food wrap and keep refrigerated.

For longer storage: Freeze immediately upon receipt. Defrost slowly in the fridge for 24 hours before consuming — never at room temperature.

📦 What's in the box:
Vacuum-packed product with label and best before date · Insulated packaging with dry ice · Tracked delivery with notification

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🏆 Why Salumeria Toscana — 5 Things You'll Only Find Here

1 — Direct artisan sourcing
We work exclusively with personally selected Tuscan producers. No middlemen, no third-party platforms — the product leaves Florence and arrives directly at your door.

2 — No artificial preservatives
The vast majority of our cured meats and cheeses are made without artificial preservatives. You'll always find it stated in the product description — not a marketing claim, it's simply the recipe.

3 — Certified origin
Chianina IGP, Pecorino Toscano DOP, Finocchiona IGP, Lardo di Colonnata IGP: European certifications are not decorative labels. They are guarantees of breed, geographical origin and production method, independently verified by third-party bodies.

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⭐ What Our Customers Say

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