Oltrarno
This Spanish tapas bar by Palazzo Pitti offers a flavoursome alternative to Italian cuisine. Small-bite tapas dishes to share include lightly battered…
Must-see restaurants in Florence
Santa Croce
An ideal lunch spot a block from Piazza Santa Croce for a quick yet homely taste of local cuisine cooked up by doctor-turned–passionate chef Ghianda…
Duomo & Piazza della Signoria
A bastion of Florentine culinary tradition, this tripe stall was born a century ago from a bicycle equipped with a stove and Uncle Miro behind the wheel…
Oltrarno
Run by the same team as Santa Croce's hugely successful Koto Ramen, this minimalist Asian bolthole cooks up flavourful bowls of traditional pork bone…
Santa Croce
Deep-fried dishes are the speciality of this fast-food eatery, known for its coccoli (deep-fried savoury doughnuts), stuffed with different tempting…
Oltrarno
The hard work and passion of a photography and antique dealer is behind this creative, intimate eating space adored by many a local. Organic cuisine is…
Oltrarno
Referencing its location on Borgo San Frediano, cosy eatery B.O.R.G.O. offers a menu packed with local Tuscan produce cooked with modern zest: think…
Duomo & Piazza della Signoria
Aromatic truffles get full-page billing at this small and cosy osteria (casual tavern) with buttercup-yellow walls, cushioned seating and an exceptional…
Santa Croce
Many Florentines insist crêpes were invented in the Tuscan capital, and this cafe serves up some of the city’s best. Galettes, pancakes and waffles topped…
Duomo & Piazza della Signoria
Chic shopping needs a caffeinated break and organic Floret, inside the Luisa Via Roma shopping emporium, is the hipster cafe de jour (or rather 'Artisan…
Duomo & Piazza della Signoria
A forno (baker's oven) and cantinetta (small cellar) make a heavenly match in foodie Florence. Sit down at a marble-topped table, sip your pick of wine…
Santa Croce
On a street known for its fast-food panino joints, it’s refreshing to encounter an eatery serving international dishes from a menu of brunch-style eggs,…
Oltrarno
The team behind gluten-free favourite Quinoa is the creative energy behind this appealing San Frediano address, a hit with vegetarians, vegans and…
Duomo & Piazza della Signoria
The perfect 'old world' experience, this rustic hole-in-the-wall eatery squats next door to the church where the love of Dante's life is buried. Tasty…
Oltrarno
Everything here is essentially crudo (raw), with chefs Niccolò Paroli and Emiliano Bini creating a long list of fresh tartare using quality and locally…
Oltrarno
Hip pasta hang-out Tamerò has opened its own pizza place neatly tucked at the back of the original building. Think wood-fired oven bases with rich tomato…
Santa Croce
Inside seating makes this gelato and cake shop stand out. Pistachio, pear and caramel, and chocolate with orange are crowd favourites. Pay at the cash…
Duomo & Piazza della Signoria
This hole-in-the-wall has been in business since 1875. Wash your pick of 30 different types of panini down with a beaker of wine and leave the empty glass…
Oltrarno
No dining address in Florence captures the culinary magic of 'farm to table' dining quite like this San Frediano bistro, an instant charmer with its…
Santa Croce
Don't be put off by the dank alley in which you'll find this old butcher's shop with marble-clad walls, wrought-iron meat hooks and a name inspired by an…
Boboli & San Miniato al Monte
Born out of a project to class up the Arno's riverbanks, this riverside kiosk – a romantic, wrought-iron structure in San Niccolò that wouldn't look out…
Oltrarno
Family run and locally loved, this busy unpretentious place is one of Florence's cheapest trattorias. Don't be surprised if Paolo – the patriarchal figure…
San Lorenzo & San Marco
With a Dutch name that translates as 'The Place' (one of the four owners is a cool Amsterdammer), contemporary De Plek is the place in San Lorenzo for…
San Lorenzo & San Marco
Organic pizza, craft beers and natural wines by small Tuscan producers are well-paired at this trendy pizzeria strung with red-brick vaults. The thin…
Oltrarno
Founded as a wine shop in 1950, this Oltrarno institution sticks closely to the traditional, with its long list of fine Tuscan wines and dried meats…
Santa Maria Novella
Cuisine at this smart eatery is timelessly Tuscan. Imagine truffles, tender steaks and delicious pasta such as pici al sugo di salsicccia e cavolo nero …
Santa Croce
Raw fish, shellfish, oysters and other fishy dishes – all caught in waters around Italy by the Manno family's 30-strong fleet of fishing boats – are…
Santa Croce
When Tuscany's meaty fare tires, make a beeline for this crisp-cut, contemporary space with huge windows overlooking the street and the finest bowls of…
Oltrarno
With just a handful of tables, this salotto bio (organic living room) oozes intimacy. Miniature cabbage 'flowers' decorate each table, fruit and veg…
San Lorenzo & San Marco
Seasonal vegetables fresh from the nearby Sant' Ambrogio market and surrounding Tuscan countryside fuel the delicious modern Tuscan cuisine cooked up at…
Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura
Duomo & Piazza della Signoria
Inside the oh-so-glamorous Gucci Garden, amid pea-green walls on the ground floor of Palazzo della Mercanzia, three-Michelin-star chef Massimo Bottura…
Duomo & Piazza della Signoria
Given its exclusive location in Palazzo Tornabuoni, this designer address is naturally ubertrendy – even the table mats are upcycled from organic products…
Santa Maria Novella
From the team behind San Marco's iconic Antica Trattoria da Tito (around since 1913), Borderline is a stylish advocate of Tuscan culinary tradition…
San Lorenzo & San Marco
In keeping with the city's current steakhouse trend, contemporary Manzo offers a feisty selection of burgers, tartare and meat cuts. Its tagliata (thin…
Boboli & San Miniato al Monte
A 10-minute stroll through Boboli Gardens (or along the street from Porta Romana) uncovers this trattoria, run by the gracious Corsi family since 1981 and…
Boboli & San Miniato al Monte
Tortello alla lastra (wheat-flour pastry with topping), a traditional pizza-like snack from the Casentino, is the speciality of this ingenious little…
Oltrarno
This unassuming brick-walled osteria on one of the Oltrarno's prettiest squares is top choice for foodies in search of the Florentine tripe experience…
Oltrarno
A key address on any gastronomy agenda: your taste buds will tingle at the sight of the legs of ham, conserved truffles, wheels of cheese, artisanal bread…
Santa Croce
Pocket-sized and packed, this cheery trattoria with marigold walls and colourful ceramic-tiled tables is everything a traditional Florentine eating place…
Oltrarno
A faithful byword for quality Tuscan fare: older Florentines mention this place with a satisfied smile. And indeed, 4 Leoni is a reliable choice for meats…
