Florence is the regional capital of Tuscany, one of Italy’s most celebrated culinary destinations. The city has authentic, family-run trattorias; hip... Read More
Florence is the regional capital of Tuscany, one of Italy’s most celebrated culinary destinations. The city has authentic, family-run trattorias; hip places offering a new take on local dishes; and Michelin-starred restaurants that come with all the bells and whistles. Traditional food here is based on simple, seasonal produce, lavishly laced with extra virgin olive oil and accompanied by one of the robust red wines for which the region is so famous. Rich, creamy sauces play no part in the rustic, hearty cucina fiorentina, so the menu in a typical trattoria will feature robust bread and bean-based soups such as ribollita and pappa al pomodoro; grilled meats and poultry; and fresh, seasonal vegetables. The coolest spots for a buzzy eating and drinking scene are the Sant’Ambrogio and San Lorenzo neighborhoods and the boho-chic Oltrarno. But do your research carefully: this is above all a tourist city, and it is easy to spend far more than necessary for mediocre food and wine.
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Borgo San Jacopo
Try to bag one of only four tables on the tiny terrace of this elegant restaurant: set right on the Arno, it offers in-your-face views of the Ponte... Read More
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Da' Pescatore
Set in an ancient building that was once a chapel (the wine cellar is housed in the frescoed apse) and, more recently, a nightclub owned by Roberto... Read More
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Il Magazzino
The locals flock to this rustic osteria to tuck into tripe (cow's stomach), lampredotto (intestines), and other offal; it's one of the best places to... Read More
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Il Palagio
The Michelin-starred restaurant at the Four Seasons Florence is one of the city's gastronomic hot tickets, thanks to chef Vito Mollica's highly... Read More
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Il Santo Bevitore
Still one of Florence's most popular restaurants even after more than a decade, Il Santo Bevitore has a buzzy, casual vibe, and an imaginative menu that... Read More
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la Ménagère
La Ménagère is a café, cocktail bar, flower shop, homewares emporium, and restaurant all under the same soaring, vaulted roof. All un-plastered pillars,... Read More
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Mercato Centrale
Much more than just a restaurant, the second floor of Florence's 19th-century glass and steel central market building was converted into an Italian... Read More
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Pescheria San Pietro
A large, bustling fish restaurant with a retro vibe, the San Pietro is located near the Santa Maria Novella train station. But don't let that put you... Read More
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Pizzeria Santarpia
The hottest pizza ticket in town lies in an off-radar location east of Santa Croce. Be prepared to wait in line to sample masterful pizzaiuolo Giovanni... Read More
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Se.sto on Arno
Quite aside from its superlative views over the whole city, sixth-floor Se.sto also serves up some of the best gourmet food in Florence, thanks to... Read More
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