Must-see restaurants in Florence

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

With just a handful of tables, this salotto bio (organic living room) oozes intimacy. Miniature cabbage 'flowers' decorate each table, fruit and veg…

Seasonal vegetables fresh from the nearby Sant' Ambrogio market and surrounding Tuscan countryside fuel the delicious modern Tuscan cuisine cooked up at…

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…

Given its exclusive location in Palazzo Tornabuoni, this designer address is naturally ubertrendy – even the table mats are upcycled from organic products…

From the team behind San Marco's iconic Antica Trattoria da Tito (around since 1913), Borderline is a stylish advocate of Tuscan culinary tradition…

In keeping with the city's current steakhouse trend, contemporary Manzo offers a feisty selection of burgers, tartare and meat cuts. Its tagliata (thin…

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…

Tortello alla lastra (wheat-flour pastry with topping), a traditional pizza-like snack from the Casentino, is the speciality of this ingenious little…

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…

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…

Pocket-sized and packed, this cheery trattoria with marigold walls and colourful ceramic-tiled tables is everything a traditional Florentine eating place…

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…