Must-see restaurants in Florence

  • Trattoria Gustapanino

    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…

  • Francesco Vini

    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…

  • Pasticceria Robiglio

    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…

  • La Cucina del Garga

    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…

  • Gesto

    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…

  • Accademia Ristorante

    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…

  • Trattoria I Due G

    San Lorenzo & San Marco

    Near the train station, this quintessential family-run trattoria with emerald-green facade cooks up an earthy Tuscan cuisine. Rev up tastebuds with a…

  • La Spada

    Santa Maria Novella

    This trattoria and rosticceria (roastery) has been here for aeons but its traditional fare and old-school attitude safeguards a faithful clientele. Its…

  • Il Ristoro dei Perditempo

    Oltrarno

    The big bold views of the River Arno swirling beneath your feet steals the show at this tiny two-room eatery, a disarmingly simple address with deli…

  • Le Carceri

    Santa Croce

    Dining at this Tuscan kitchen is more about location – within the city's historic, rejuvenated jail complex – than fine dining. Its summertime courtyard…

  • Vestri

    Santa Croce

    This tiny little chocolate shop in Santa Croce also sells chocolate gelato: go for the decadent white chocolate with wild strawberries, chocolate orange,…

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