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Trattorias & Traditional Tuscan
Trattoria Mario | Instagram | Location
Family-run since 1953, this bustling spot near San Lorenzo Market offers authentic Tuscan dishes like ribollita and Florentine steak, served at communal tables.
Family-run since 1953, this bustling spot near San Lorenzo Market offers authentic Tuscan dishes like ribollita and Florentine steak, served at communal tables.
La Casalinga | Menu | Location
Established in 1963, this no-frills trattoria near Piazza Santo Spirito serves generous portions of traditional Tuscan fare in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere.
Established in 1963, this no-frills trattoria near Piazza Santo Spirito serves generous portions of traditional Tuscan fare in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere.
Trattoria Sostanza | Instagram | Location
Operating since 1869, this historic eatery is famed for its butter chicken and artichoke tortino, served at communal marble tables in a rustic setting.
Operating since 1869, this historic eatery is famed for its butter chicken and artichoke tortino, served at communal marble tables in a rustic setting.
La Vecchia Bettola | Menu | Location
A beloved Oltrarno trattoria known for its cozy ambiance, hearty Tuscan dishes like penne alla vodka, and communal dining experience.
A beloved Oltrarno trattoria known for its cozy ambiance, hearty Tuscan dishes like penne alla vodka, and communal dining experience.
Ristorante Accademia | Menu | Location
Located near Piazza San Marco, this welcoming restaurant offers a mix of traditional Florentine dishes and creative pastas, complemented by an extensive wine list.
Located near Piazza San Marco, this welcoming restaurant offers a mix of traditional Florentine dishes and creative pastas, complemented by an extensive wine list.
Il Latini | Menu | Location
Since 1951, this lively trattoria has been serving classic Tuscan cuisine, including renowned Florentine steaks, in a communal and convivial setting.
Since 1951, this lively trattoria has been serving classic Tuscan cuisine, including renowned Florentine steaks, in a communal and convivial setting.
Osterias
Rustic trattoria near Mercato Centrale offering Tuscan classics like pappardelle al cinghiale and trippa alla Fiorentina in a cozy, welcoming setting.
Osteria di Giovanni | Menu | Location
Family-run restaurant blending traditional and modern Tuscan dishes, featuring specialties like bistecca alla Fiorentina and homemade pastas.
Family-run restaurant blending traditional and modern Tuscan dishes, featuring specialties like bistecca alla Fiorentina and homemade pastas.
Upscale & Elegant Dining
Cantinetta Antinori | Menu | Location
Set in the historic Antinori family palazzo, this refined restaurant serves upscale Tuscan cuisine alongside prestigious wines in an elegant vaulted setting.
Set in the historic Antinori family palazzo, this refined restaurant serves upscale Tuscan cuisine alongside prestigious wines in an elegant vaulted setting.
Buca Lapi | Menu | Location
Dating to 1880, this historic spot is known for serving some of Florence’s best bistecca alla fiorentina, all within a charming brick-walled cellar.
Dating to 1880, this historic spot is known for serving some of Florence’s best bistecca alla fiorentina, all within a charming brick-walled cellar.
La Giostra | Menu | Location
Started by a Habsburg prince, this romantic Florence favorite blends Tuscan tradition with old-world atmosphere and has long drawn a celebrity crowd.
Borgo San Jacopo | Menu | Location
With views over the Arno, this Michelin-starred restaurant pairs contemporary Italian tasting menus with standout wines in an intimate riverside setting.
Il Borro Tuscan Bistro | Menu | Location
Owned by the Ferragamo family, this chic bistro offers fresh, seasonal Tuscan fare with a farm-to-table ethos in a stylish riverside location.
Owned by the Ferragamo family, this chic bistro offers fresh, seasonal Tuscan fare with a farm-to-table ethos in a stylish riverside location.
Modern & Inventive Cuisine
Il Santo Bevitore | Menu | Location
A modern take on Tuscan cuisine, offering seasonal dishes like pappa al pomodoro and wild boar ravioli in a rustic yet elegant setting.
A modern take on Tuscan cuisine, offering seasonal dishes like pappa al pomodoro and wild boar ravioli in a rustic yet elegant setting.
Antico Noé | Menu | Location
A cozy eatery known for its inventive primi and seasonal ingredients, offering a unique twist on traditional Florentine flavors.
A cozy eatery known for its inventive primi and seasonal ingredients, offering a unique twist on traditional Florentine flavors.
Casual & Local Favorites
Cibreo Teatro del Sale | Menu | Location
A unique blend of dining and performance, offering a creative, pasta-free menu in a lively setting.
A unique blend of dining and performance, offering a creative, pasta-free menu in a lively setting.
Coquinarius | Menu | Location
Charming bistro near the Duomo, known for inventive pastas like pear and cheese ravioli, paired with a curated wine list.
Charming bistro near the Duomo, known for inventive pastas like pear and cheese ravioli, paired with a curated wine list.
Vini e Vecchi Sapori | Menu | Location
Intimate osteria serving traditional Tuscan dishes with a daily-changing handwritten menu; reservations recommended.
Intimate osteria serving traditional Tuscan dishes with a daily-changing handwritten menu; reservations recommended.
La Prosciutteria | Menu | Location
Lively spot offering artisanal charcuterie boards, Tuscan flatbreads, and a wide selection of local wines.
Lively spot offering artisanal charcuterie boards, Tuscan flatbreads, and a wide selection of local wines.
Casa del Vino | Menu | Location
Historic wine shop near San Lorenzo Market, offering a selection of panini and wines by the glass in a traditional setting.
Historic wine shop near San Lorenzo Market, offering a selection of panini and wines by the glass in a traditional setting.
‘Ino | Menu | Location
Upscale paninoteca near the Uffizi, crafting gourmet sandwiches with high-quality ingredients and unique flavor combinations.
Upscale paninoteca near the Uffizi, crafting gourmet sandwiches with high-quality ingredients and unique flavor combinations.
Wine Bars & Cafés
Ditta Artigianale | Menu | Location
Florence’s go-to for specialty coffee, this stylish café serves single-origin brews, brunch, and cocktails in a sleek, modern space led by award-winning barista Francesco Sanapo.
Florence’s go-to for specialty coffee, this stylish café serves single-origin brews, brunch, and cocktails in a sleek, modern space led by award-winning barista Francesco Sanapo.
Caffè degli Artigiani | Instagram | Location
Cozy café in Oltrarno offering fresh salads, sandwiches, and daily Tuscan specials in a relaxed atmosphere.
Procacci | Menu | Location
Established in 1885, this historic delicatessen is renowned for its petite truffle-infused sandwiches, offering a refined snack experience in an elegant setting.
Established in 1885, this historic delicatessen is renowned for its petite truffle-infused sandwiches, offering a refined snack experience in an elegant setting.
Rivoire | Menu | Location
Situated in Piazza della Signoria since 1872, Rivoire is celebrated for its luxurious hot chocolate and handcrafted confections, serving as a sophisticated spot for both locals and visitors.
Situated in Piazza della Signoria since 1872, Rivoire is celebrated for its luxurious hot chocolate and handcrafted confections, serving as a sophisticated spot for both locals and visitors.
Le Volpi e l’Uva | Menu | Location
Tucked near the Ponte Vecchio, this intimate wine bar specializes in selections from small-scale Italian producers, complemented by curated cheese and charcuterie offerings.
Tucked near the Ponte Vecchio, this intimate wine bar specializes in selections from small-scale Italian producers, complemented by curated cheese and charcuterie offerings.
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