Chianti
No fuss, no pretension, family-run Dante is a fine place to plonk down after a long day on your feet, especially if you're in the mood for bruschetta,…
Must-see restaurants in Tuscany
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…
Siena
Head to this popular chain near the Campo for a gelato, frappé, milkshake or hot chocolate (winter only). Gelato flavours change with the seasons, and…
Val d'Orcia
Famed for its succulent maialino da latte arrosto (roasted suckling pig), this much-loved trattoria is an excellent dining option, especially if you are…
Lucca
Join the crowd queuing in front of this excellent bakery to purchase fresh-from-the-oven pizza and focaccia with a variety of fillings and toppings. It’s…
Southern Tuscany
This store opposite the park's Alberese visitor centre stocks a range of groceries, wine and local produce. It also sells panini and pizza slices. Coffee…
Siena
Close to the Campo, this popular bakery and cafe offers filled panini and slices of pizza to take away, as well as pizzas and cheap meal deals to enjoy at…
Southern Tuscany
When strolling through the city centre, consider popping into this family-run gelateria to source a sweet treat: gelato, frozen yoghurt, smoothies and…
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…
Val d'Orcia
The pretty terrace at this wine bar next to the historic gate is a popular spot for lunch, a merende (afternoon snack) or aperitivo.
San Gimignano
Enjoy a coffee or a light lunch and glass of Vernaccia at one of the pavement tables at this long-standing favourite near the duomo.
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…
Livorno
This bakery in the Mercato Centrale, at the start of the far-left aisle when entering the market from Via del Cardinale, specialises in gluten-free breads…
Southern Tuscany
Wine barrels turned into tables and benches set the scene at this casual trattoria and wine bar. Inside it's a mass of bottles, plastic grapes and the odd…
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…
Oltrarno
With tables beneath parasols bang-slap on enchanting Piazza Santo Spirito and a traditional Tuscan kitchen that churns out the classics pretty much all…
Santa Croce
Built atop Roman ruins, this wine specialist has two entrances – one with pavement terrace on people-busy Borgo dei Greci and another on a Florentine…
Volterra
Volterra's best-known fine-dining establishment serves traditional Tuscan dishes on well-spaced tables in its vaulted 15th-century dining areas; there's…
Eastern Tuscany
This pizzeria-bar buzzes with young locals at weekends, who pile into the cavernous space to enjoy pizzas and calzoni cooked forno à legna (in a…
Ristorante Il Chiasso dal 1973
Elba
Tucked down an alley (chiasso) enlivened only by the odd line of washing, Il Chiasso has been serving up simply cooked seafood since 1973 and has a loyal…
Elba
Staff shuck fresh oysters and prepare platters of raw seafood treats at a counter in the middle of this hugely popular osteria, taking care of the…
Val d'Orcia
Set just inside Monticchiello's main gate, this eatery has a wonderful terrace with a panoramic view of the Val d'Orcia. Inside, the dining room is…
San Lorenzo & San Marco
The narrow interior of this pasticceria (pastry shop) and cafe in San Marco appears to have changed little since Pietro Robiglio first opened its door to…
Arezzo
This cosy bottle-lined room just off Piazza Grande offers a choice of Tuscan wine (by the glass or bottle), platters of cheese and meat, and rustic dishes…
Fiesole
Traditional Tuscan and Mediterranean dishes come out of the busy kitchen at this four-star hotel and restaurant on Fiesole's pretty main square. A classy,…
Siena
The atmosphere here is pure Siena neighbourhood osteria: gingham tablecloths, postcards tacked to the rafters, and pictures of Palio jockeys on the walls…
San Lorenzo & San Marco
Alessandro Gargani, former New York chef and son of Giuliano 'Garga' Gargani whose trattoria wooed Florentine taste buds for more than three decades, is…
Arezzo
Local, seasonal produce forms the backbone of the regional fare served at this long-standing address, which is located beneath the porticoes of Arezzo's…
Oltrarno
Candlelit Gesto is all about eco-sustainability, so much so that all the furniture in the well-scrubbed vintage space is salvaged or upcycled and diners…
San Lorenzo & San Marco
Friendly staff, cheerful decor and consistently good food ensures that this family-run restaurant remains a stalwart of the San Marco dining scene. The…
Livorno
The list of secondi is almost purely fish at this smart old-world osteria near the water. The traditional, home-style cooking lures the punters: many opt…
Northwestern Tuscany
One of many dining addresses with a colourful terrace beneath parasols on pedestrianised Via Stagio Stagi, Pinnochi stands out for its contemporary…
