Our favourite restaurants
Our favourite restaurants
A list of our favourite restaurants and places where you can grab a bite, both in the city of Florence and around the countryside close to it.
Very tasty menu, uses seasonal and local products. Great selection of wines. Highly recommend it, always better to call in advance and reserve a table. They are super friendly and Caterina, the owner's daughter, speaks really good english.
46 moradores locais recomendam
L'Osteria Di Giovanni
22r Via del MoroVery tasty menu, uses seasonal and local products. Great selection of wines. Highly recommend it, always better to call in advance and reserve a table. They are super friendly and Caterina, the owner's daughter, speaks really good english.
A little hole in the wall in one of the most central streets downtown, it's panini are famous and mouthwatering. There is often a queue which wears off quickly, locals eat here regularly.
119 moradores locais recomendam
I Fratellini
38 Via dei CimatoriA little hole in the wall in one of the most central streets downtown, it's panini are famous and mouthwatering. There is often a queue which wears off quickly, locals eat here regularly.
Another traditional Tuscan restaurant, their bistecca is exceptional, one of the best in town according to my husband, a true bistecca conoisseur. A reservation is mandatory if you want to eat here.
126 moradores locais recomendam
The Antico Ristoro di Cambi
1R Via Sant'OnofrioAnother traditional Tuscan restaurant, their bistecca is exceptional, one of the best in town according to my husband, a true bistecca conoisseur. A reservation is mandatory if you want to eat here.
Typical Tuscan trattoria, really close to the central market (mercato centrale). Famous with locals and tourists alike, a tasty traditional menu that changes according to the season. No reservations are taken, the best way to eat here is to get here early, if the place is full you will have to put down your name on a list and wait for your turn!
182 moradores locais recomendam
Trattoria Mario
2r Via RosinaTypical Tuscan trattoria, really close to the central market (mercato centrale). Famous with locals and tourists alike, a tasty traditional menu that changes according to the season. No reservations are taken, the best way to eat here is to get here early, if the place is full you will have to put down your name on a list and wait for your turn!
Absolutely the best schiacciata in town. This place is actually a bit outside of the city, the road to get to Chiesanuova is beautiful and passes through the Florentine countryside. This is a small town shop that closes at lunch time, so you want to get there a bit before 1 pm, and order your schiacciata which you can fill up with any of the goodies on display. Nice stop for a quick lunch on a sunny day on the way to visit the Florentine countryside.
10 moradores locais recomendam
Forno Giotto Alimentari
263 Via VolterranaAbsolutely the best schiacciata in town. This place is actually a bit outside of the city, the road to get to Chiesanuova is beautiful and passes through the Florentine countryside. This is a small town shop that closes at lunch time, so you want to get there a bit before 1 pm, and order your schiacciata which you can fill up with any of the goodies on display. Nice stop for a quick lunch on a sunny day on the way to visit the Florentine countryside.
If you want really good thin crust pizza, head over to this pizzeria and you won't be disappointed. They've been in business for more than 20 years, and have an extensive list of pizzas on their menu. All of the ingredients are super fresh, and they also have a non pizza menu if you're with someone who's not in the mood. It is best to reserve a table, especially over the weekend.
19 moradores locais recomendam
Il Pipistrello
160 Via SeneseIf you want really good thin crust pizza, head over to this pizzeria and you won't be disappointed. They've been in business for more than 20 years, and have an extensive list of pizzas on their menu. All of the ingredients are super fresh, and they also have a non pizza menu if you're with someone who's not in the mood. It is best to reserve a table, especially over the weekend.
You want the real Florentine street food? Head on over to Porta Romana and it's famous "trippaio", and have a taste of all the typical goodies either in a panino or as a plate. The classics are trippa alla fiorentina (tripe with tomato and parmesan), bollito misto (mixed boiled cuts of meat), and spezzatino (meat stew cooked for hours). They also serve lingua (tongue) and poppa (breast), they are as yummy as the rest and you can even mix the two. Make sure to ask for the "salsa verde", a delicious green parsley sauce that enhances the flavours, and "piccante" (spicy) if you're in for the whole ride.
11 moradores locais recomendam
Trippaio Albergucci Mario
Piazzale di Porta RomanaYou want the real Florentine street food? Head on over to Porta Romana and it's famous "trippaio", and have a taste of all the typical goodies either in a panino or as a plate. The classics are trippa alla fiorentina (tripe with tomato and parmesan), bollito misto (mixed boiled cuts of meat), and spezzatino (meat stew cooked for hours). They also serve lingua (tongue) and poppa (breast), they are as yummy as the rest and you can even mix the two. Make sure to ask for the "salsa verde", a delicious green parsley sauce that enhances the flavours, and "piccante" (spicy) if you're in for the whole ride.
If you're tired of Tuscan cuisine, you have many options around town. Looking for an asian experience? This very nice, high-end Japanese restaurant has delicious food and a great selection of Japanese beverages.
36 moradores locais recomendam
Momoyama
10 r Borgo S. FredianoIf you're tired of Tuscan cuisine, you have many options around town. Looking for an asian experience? This very nice, high-end Japanese restaurant has delicious food and a great selection of Japanese beverages.
A historical place right in the heart of town, go to Procacci for an aperitivo with prosecco and the famous small truffle panini. They have a great selection of wines and yummy treats. Not to be missed.
75 moradores locais recomendam
Procacci
64R Via de' TornabuoniA historical place right in the heart of town, go to Procacci for an aperitivo with prosecco and the famous small truffle panini. They have a great selection of wines and yummy treats. Not to be missed.