Must-see restaurants in Florence

With its vintage red-brick walls, taupe table linen and contemporary lighting, this osteria near Palazzo Pitti is the perfect fusion of old and new. And…

For a fast munch-on-the-move follow Florentines to this trippaio (mobile tripe stand) for a tripe panino (sandwich). Think cow's stomach chopped up,…

Be it the fruity extra virgin olive oil straight from the restaurant farm in the Regello hills, the creamy pecorino that pairs so handsomely with…

This tripe cart, located by the city's famous bronze boar on the southwest corner of Mercato Nuovo, has been here for at least a century. Street chef…

For the quintessential 'Italian dining' experience, Marione is gold. It's busy, it's noisy, it's 99.9% local and the cuisine is right out of nonna's…

When an eatery is synonymous with a 'culinary club' you know it's gonna be good. Wholesome, hand-made tortelli (large ravioli-like pasta cushions) stuffed…

A happening pasta bar on Florence's hippest square: admire chefs at work in the open kitchen while you wait for a table. A buoyant, party-loving crowd…

Exceptional dishes come out of the kitchen of this humble family-run gem in San Frediano, pleasantly off the beaten tourist track. Meat and fish get joint…

Local gastronomes adore this modern, minimalist address with five-star wine list at the foot of the hill leading up to Piazzale Michelangelo, in village…

There is no sweeter stop between shops for the sweet-toothed than this seductive temple to chocolate where the choice, quite frankly, is torturous –…

This contemporary pizza space in San Frediano is an inspirational cocktail of perfect pizza, delicious craft beers brewed by small producers and striking…

Florentines flock to this family-run restaurant in Maiano, a village 8km north of Florence near Fiesole, at weekends to indulge in long and lazy, wine…

This hybrid wine bar–burger joint cooks up fantastic Chianina burgers and cold-cut platters. But it is its meaty, freshly made hot panini – to eat in or…

The perfect late-night munchie stop, this Mexican hangout is the cucina (kitchen) of colourful city bar Eby's, just across the street. Expect an equally…

A veteran guidebook favourite built around traditional crostini, pappa al pomodoro (tomato and bread soup), Tuscan salami, fine pasta, Florentine tripe…

Lap up the bustling market vibe on the pavement terrace of this classic trattoria, much-loved for its traditional Tuscan cuisine made with zero-kilometre…

With its red-and-white chequered tablecloths, terracotta tile floor and lace curtains, Acquacotta is everything a traditional Florentine eatery should be…

With a superb wine list curated by Matteo, delicious wood-oven pizza and excellent modern Tuscan cuisine, this highly rated eatery seduces most tastebuds…

It is the romantic, plant-filled summer courtyard out back that steals the show at this modern trattoria, the creation of Boston-raised Florentine Niccolò…

Pigeon, frogs legs, hare and guineafowl are among the roasts (count on an approximate 40-minute wait after ordering) at this old-fashioned inn – so…