Must-see restaurants in Florence

This Spanish tapas bar by Palazzo Pitti offers a flavoursome alternative to Italian cuisine. Small-bite tapas dishes to share include lightly battered…

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…

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…

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…

Deep-fried dishes are the speciality of this fast-food eatery, known for its coccoli (deep-fried savoury doughnuts), stuffed with different tempting…

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…

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…

Aromatic truffles get full-page billing at this small and cosy osteria (casual tavern) with buttercup-yellow walls, cushioned seating and an exceptional…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

The team behind gluten-free favourite Quinoa is the creative energy behind this appealing San Frediano address, a hit with vegetarians, vegans and…

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…

Everything here is essentially crudo (raw), with chefs Niccolò Paroli and Emiliano Bini creating a long list of fresh tartare using quality and locally…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…