Pisa
When an osteria cooks up a tripe platter for antipasto, bone marrow with saffron-spiced rice as primo and feisty T-bone steaks as secondo, you know you’ve…
Must-see restaurants in Tuscany
San Lorenzo & San Marco
Forge your way past cheese, meat and sausage stalls on the ground floor of Florence's Mercato Centrale to join the lunchtime queue at Nerbone, in the biz…
Florence
In Fabbrica, 1.5km south of Porta Romana along Via Senese on the Oltrarno, fuses Florence's outstanding tradition of craftsmanship with its equally fine…
San Lorenzo & San Marco
The inevitable line outside the door says it all. This bakery is a Florentine favourite for pizza slices and chunks of schiacciata (Tuscan flatbread)…
Santa Maria Novella
Grab a vintage pew between book- and bottle-lined shelves inside the city's most dynamic independent bookshop, select a glass of well-chosen wine, and…
Central Coast & Elba
Fine wine, wood-aged grappa, olive oil, honey and other gourmet treats produced on the restaurant's farm and vineyard go into the sensational cuisine of…
Santa Croce
Niçoise chef Annie Féolde applies French techniques to her refined Tuscan cuisine and does it so well that this is the only restaurant in Tuscany to…
Santa Croce
A particular favourite with Florence's vegetarian and vegan crowd, this retro-fashioned cafe in Santa Croce is a hipster spot to hang out over freshly…
Santa Croce
How fabulous. San Frediano's hugely successful pizzeria has spawned a second, equally popular branch near the historical centre in trendy Santa Croce…
San Lorenzo & San Marco
Young artisan ice-cream maker Alberto Bati, partner Giulia and sister Deborah have quickly lured a huge local following with their contemporary artisan…
The Lunigiana
A wonderful family affair with two generations in the kitchen and Veronica front of house, this staunchly traditional trattoria is an ode to regional…
Northwestern Tuscany
Dare we say it: having tried and tested dozens of Tuscan gelaterie, this bright modern ice-cream shop comes out tops. Fuori dal Centro's regionally…
Santa Croce
The crowd spills out the door of this noisy Florentine thoroughbred, pride and joy of the Mazzanti family since 1991. Push your way to the tables at the…
Santa Croce
Dine at chez Fabio Picchi and you'll instantly understand why a queue gathers outside before it opens. Once inside, revel in top-notch Tuscan cuisine:…
San Lorenzo & San Marco
Keep things simple with a traditional Tuscan lunch at this two-room trattoria, tucked between cheap leather shops near Mercato Centrale. Dining is at…
Oltrarno
Shop at this hipster bakery, around for at least a century, for fresh breads and pastries baked to sweet perfection in its ancient forno (oven) by local…
Oltrarno
Carefully sourced, quality ingredients drive this tiny trattoria that woos punters with a short but stylish choice of raw (tartare and carpaccio) and…
Livorno
Join locals at this local institution for a sweet sugar hit after enjoying a late-afternoon passeggiata (stroll) on the Terrazza Mascagni. Made fresh each…
Val d'Orcia
The menu at this chic eatery is pared back in more ways than one: there are around four choices per course, presentation is minimalist and the emphasis is…
San Lorenzo & San Marco
The 'No well done meat here' sign, strung in the window, says it all: the best of Tuscan culinary tradition is the only thing this iconic trattoria serves…
Southern Tuscany
Massa's best restaurant is as atmospheric as it is delicious. You'll sit in a dimly lit brick-vaulted wine cellar dating from the 16th century and dine on…
Northwestern Tuscany
Ask any local where to find the freshest and finest fish and seafood in town, and they'll all direct you to the same address: this traditional trattoria…
Northwestern Tuscany
Book the only table – a table for two – at Peperino, the world's smallest restaurant plum in the heart of Tuscany's most gourmet village, next to big…
Val d'Orcia
Dining on this gorgeous terrace with its panoramic view is the stuff of which lasting travel memories are made, and the food also has plenty of pizzazz –…
Fiesole
This outstanding diner, halfway up the steep car-free hill to Chiesa e Convento di San Francesco, buzzes on Sunday with knowing Florentines out for the…
San Lorenzo & San Marco
Celebrated Florentine chef Simone Cipriani from Essenziale cooks up affordable, 'fast and casual' dining inside food emporium Eataly. Head up to the 1st…
Oltrarno
This Spanish tapas bar by Palazzo Pitti offers a flavoursome alternative to Italian cuisine. Small-bite tapas dishes to share include lightly battered…
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…
