Oltrarno
With its vintage red-brick walls, taupe table linen and contemporary lighting, this osteria near Palazzo Pitti is the perfect fusion of old and new. And…
Must-see restaurants in Florence
Santa Croce
For a fast munch-on-the-move follow Florentines to this trippaio (mobile tripe stand) for a tripe panino (sandwich). Think cow's stomach chopped up,…
San Lorenzo & San Marco
Be it the fruity extra virgin olive oil straight from the restaurant farm in the Regello hills, the creamy pecorino that pairs so handsomely with…
Duomo & Piazza della Signoria
This tripe cart, located by the city's famous bronze boar on the southwest corner of Mercato Nuovo, has been here for at least a century. Street chef…
Santa Maria Novella
For the quintessential 'Italian dining' experience, Marione is gold. It's busy, it's noisy, it's 99.9% local and the cuisine is right out of nonna's…
Santa Croce
When an eatery is synonymous with a 'culinary club' you know it's gonna be good. Wholesome, hand-made tortelli (large ravioli-like pasta cushions) stuffed…
Oltrarno
A happening pasta bar on Florence's hippest square: admire chefs at work in the open kitchen while you wait for a table. A buoyant, party-loving crowd…
Oltrarno
Exceptional dishes come out of the kitchen of this humble family-run gem in San Frediano, pleasantly off the beaten tourist track. Meat and fish get joint…
Duomo & Piazza della Signoria
There is no sweeter stop between shops for the sweet-toothed than this seductive temple to chocolate where the choice, quite frankly, is torturous –…
Boboli & San Miniato al Monte
Local gastronomes adore this modern, minimalist address with five-star wine list at the foot of the hill leading up to Piazzale Michelangelo, in village…
Oltrarno
This contemporary pizza space in San Frediano is an inspirational cocktail of perfect pizza, delicious craft beers brewed by small producers and striking…
Florence
Florentines flock to this family-run restaurant in Maiano, a village 8km north of Florence near Fiesole, at weekends to indulge in long and lazy, wine…
San Lorenzo & San Marco
This hybrid wine bar–burger joint cooks up fantastic Chianina burgers and cold-cut platters. But it is its meaty, freshly made hot panini – to eat in or…
San Lorenzo & San Marco
The perfect late-night munchie stop, this Mexican hangout is the cucina (kitchen) of colourful city bar Eby's, just across the street. Expect an equally…
Santa Maria Novella
A veteran guidebook favourite built around traditional crostini, pappa al pomodoro (tomato and bread soup), Tuscan salami, fine pasta, Florentine tripe…
Santa Croce
Lap up the bustling market vibe on the pavement terrace of this classic trattoria, much-loved for its traditional Tuscan cuisine made with zero-kilometre…
San Lorenzo & San Marco
With its red-and-white chequered tablecloths, terracotta tile floor and lace curtains, Acquacotta is everything a traditional Florentine eatery should be…
Santa Croce
With a superb wine list curated by Matteo, delicious wood-oven pizza and excellent modern Tuscan cuisine, this highly rated eatery seduces most tastebuds…
Santa Croce
It is the romantic, plant-filled summer courtyard out back that steals the show at this modern trattoria, the creation of Boston-raised Florentine Niccolò…
Florence
Pigeon, frogs legs, hare and guineafowl are among the roasts (count on an approximate 40-minute wait after ordering) at this old-fashioned inn – so…
Oltrarno
When the urge for a pasta-free evening in a minimalist interior strikes, consider this contemporary noodle bar serving beautifully sculpted platters of…
Oltrarno
This excellent gelato maker, just off the Ponte Santa Trínita, produces a small selection of gelati that manages to achieve the perfect balance of…
Oltrarno
A spartan interior, complete with vintage ceiling fans and stools cleverly crafted from recycled wine crates, creates a shabby-chic vibe at this modern…
Santa Croce
This staunchly traditional eatery near the Basilica di Santa Croce is the archetypal Tuscan trattoria. It opened in 1966 and has been serving well-priced…
Santa Croce
Simplicity is the buzz word at this pocket-sized pizzeria with marble-topped bar and three pizza types – margherita, napoli and marinara – and feisty…
Oltrarno
One glance at the constant line out the door of this bright green-and-citrus shop with exciting flavours (ricotta and pear, strawberry cheesecake, walnut…
San Lorenzo & San Marco
Queue at the back of the shop for hot subs, at the front for cold, at this busy student favourite. Choose your own or let chef Alberto Scorzon take the…
San Lorenzo & San Marco
Traditional Sicilian gelato, granita (crushed ice made with coffee, fresh fruit or locally grown pistachios and almonds) and brioche (Sicilian ice-cream…
Oltrarno
This unpretentious pizzeria near Piazza Santo Spirito redefines the word 'packed'. Arrive early to grab a bar stool at a wooden-barrel table and pick from…
Santa Croce
One of the city’s most traditional, family-run gelaterias remains one of its best – the freshness of flavours like salted caramel or ricotta with fig or…
Santa Croce
Young Florentines flock to the Pizza Maker to nosh Neapolitan thick-crust pizzas hot from the wood-fired oven. Bookings essential for dinner.
Oltrarno
Run by the hip hoteliers upstairs at SoprArno Suites, this retro-styled cafe sports vintage train carriage racks as shelving and a couple of highly…
San Lorenzo & San Marco
This veteran trattoria has been whipping up tasty Tuscan plates since 1954 and still uses its original wood-fired oven to bake mouth-watering pizzas (€6…
Oltrarno
This rustic-style eatery in San Frediano has chef Arturo at the helm, who’s been whipping up fresh plates of pasta and succulent steaks since the 1970s…
Santa Croce
A noisy, bustling trattoria in the middle of Sant'Ambrogio's covered food market, Rocco is a hot local spot for simple seasonal plates of Tuscan cuisine…
Duomo & Piazza della Signoria
One of those easy dining addresses that never fails to please, this casual ristorante-pizzeria cooks up superb pizza as well as all the traditional Tuscan…
Santa Croce
All-day dining and a pick-and-mix, all-fish menu gives this stylish restaurant instant appeal. Savour finger-licking giant red shrimps, wild concave…
Santa Croce
The menu at this Florence dining veteran is packed with classics like mozzarella di bufala with tomatoes or Tuscan prosciutto (spice-cured ham), pasta e…
Santa Maria Novella
Come the weekend, this no-frills trattoria gets packed with families lunching with gusto on its astonishingly good-value Tuscan cuisine. Lunch, moreover,…
Oltrarno
Crostini topped with aphrodisiacal white-truffle shavings, deep-fried zucchini (courgette) flowers or artichokes and homemade walnut liqueur are a few of…
