Santa Croce
Iconic Florentine chef Fabio Picchi draws on his past experience working in Japan to give Tuscan staples an oriental twist
Must-see restaurants in Santa Croce
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Luca Menoni's meat stall inside the Sant'Ambrogio covered market has been a favourite with locals since 1921 (his father first ran the business) and now…
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Florentine chef Fabio Picchi is one of Florence's living treasures who steals the Sant'Ambrogio show with this eccentric, good-value, members-only club …
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Florentines can't get enough of the thin-crust Neapolitan pizzas oven-fired by master pizzaiolo (pizza chef) Giovanni Santarpia at his thoroughly…
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Florentines swear by this pocket-sized sandwich bar opposite Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio. There is no fixed menu, rather an impossible-to-decide choice of…
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This hipster cafe-bookshop – a hybrid dining-aperitivo address – cooks up inventive, home-style and strictly vegetarian and/or vegan cuisine. Its decor is…
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Niçoise chef Annie Féolde applies French techniques to her refined Tuscan cuisine and does it so well that this is the only restaurant in Tuscany to…
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A particular favourite with Florence's vegetarian and vegan crowd, this retro-fashioned cafe in Santa Croce is a hipster spot to hang out over freshly…
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How fabulous. San Frediano's hugely successful pizzeria has spawned a second, equally popular branch near the historical centre in trendy Santa Croce…
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The crowd spills out the door of this noisy Florentine thoroughbred, pride and joy of the Mazzanti family since 1991. Push your way to the tables at the…
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Dine at chez Fabio Picchi and you'll instantly understand why a queue gathers outside before it opens. Once inside, revel in top-notch Tuscan cuisine:…
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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…
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Deep-fried dishes are the speciality of this fast-food eatery, known for its coccoli (deep-fried savoury doughnuts), stuffed with different tempting…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Pocket-sized and packed, this cheery trattoria with marigold walls and colourful ceramic-tiled tables is everything a traditional Florentine eating place…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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With a superb wine list curated by Matteo, delicious wood-oven pizza and excellent modern Tuscan cuisine, this highly rated eatery seduces most tastebuds…
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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…
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This staunchly traditional eatery near the Basilica di Santa Croce is the archetypal Tuscan trattoria. It opened in 1966 and has been serving well-priced…
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Simplicity is the buzz word at this pocket-sized pizzeria with marble-topped bar and three pizza types – margherita, napoli and marinara – and feisty…
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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…
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Young Florentines flock to the Pizza Maker to nosh Neapolitan thick-crust pizzas hot from the wood-fired oven. Bookings essential for dinner.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Dining at this Tuscan kitchen is more about location – within the city's historic, rejuvenated jail complex – than fine dining. Its summertime courtyard…
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This tiny little chocolate shop in Santa Croce also sells chocolate gelato: go for the decadent white chocolate with wild strawberries, chocolate orange,…
