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$ | Piazza della Signoria |
This is the perfect place to grab a bite and/or a glass of wine after a visit to the nearby Uffizi. Only the very best ingredients go into owner Alessandro Frassica's delectable panini.
Via dei Georgofili 3/r–7/r, Florence, Tuscany, 50122, Italy
Known For
- Delicious bread
- Interesting panini combinations
- Top-notch ingredients
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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$ | Piazza della Signoria |
Serving arguably the best panini in town, proprietor Alessandro Frassica sources only the very best ingredients. Located right behind the Uffizi, 'ino is a perfect place to grab a tasty sandwich and glass of wine before forging on to the next museum.
Via dei Georgofili 3/r–7/r, Florence, Tuscany, 50122, Italy
Known For
- Bread
- Interesting ingredient combinations
- Sourcing the best ingredients
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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$ | San Lorenzo |
Come here for creative panini, such as sgrombri e carciofini sott'olio (mackerel and marinated baby artichokes), and an ever-changing list of significant wines by the glass. It also has a good selection of bottles to go.
Via dell'Ariento 16/r, Florence, Tuscany, 50123, Italy
Known For
- Divine porchetta
- Tasty crostini
- Lively local clientele
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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This tiny eatery brilliantly blends the cuisine of Tuscany with that of Korea and Japan. Here you'll find wacky and marvelous combinations in the dumplings, ravioli, and more on a seasonally changing menu.
Via del Verrocchio 2/r, Florence, Tuscany, 55100, Italy
Known For
- Startling flavor combinations
- A collection of sakes
- One seating per evening at 7 pm
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
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$$$$ | Santa Croce |
This upscale trattoria serves sumptuous options like the creamy crostini di fegatini (with a savory chicken-liver spread) and melt-in-your-mouth desserts. Many Florentines hail this as the city's best restaurant, and justifiably so—chef-owner Fabio Picchi knows Tuscan food better than anyone, and it shows.
Via A. del Verrocchio 8/r, Florence, Tuscany, 50122, Italy
Known For
- Authentic Tuscan food
- No written menu
- Multilingual staff
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations essential, Closed Sun. and Mon.
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This tavola calda (cafeteria) in the middle of the covered Mercato Centrale has been serving Florentines since 1872. Tasty primi and secondi are always available, as are bollitos (boiled beef sandwiches), but the cognoscenti come for the panino con il lampredotto (tripe sandwich)—best when it's prepared bagnato (with the bread quickly dipped in the tripe cooking liquid) and served slathered with the green and/or spicier red sauce.
Mercato San Lorenzo, Florence, Tuscany, 50123, Italy
Known For
- Tripe sandwich
- Frequented by locals (and everyone else)
- Favorite dishes sell out fast
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No dinner
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$ | San Lorenzo |
This restaurant just across the way from the Basilica of San Lorenzo and run by the Gozzi family since 1915 serves food that's as delicious as it is affordable. The menu short menu changes daily, though the lombatina alla griglia (grilled veal T-bone steak) is almost always available, and meat eaters should not miss it. Pastas are equally terrific. Dessert, in true Florentine fashion, is usually limited to biscotti with vin santo. Reservations are absolutely essential—even in low season.
Piazza San Lorenzo 8/r, Florence, Tuscany, 50100, Italy
Known For
- Local favorite
- Ever-changing menu
- Terrific pastas
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No dinner Mon.–Thurs., Reservations are essential.
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$ | San Niccolò |
What is, perhaps, the oldest and best wine bar in Florence serves cured meats and cheeses, as well as daily specials. Crostini and crostoni—grilled breads topped with a mélange of cheeses and meats—are the house specialty, but the verdure sott'olio are divine, too. The lengthy wine list offers great options by the glass and terrific bottles from all over Italy and beyond. All this can be enjoyed at rustic wooden tables and seated outdoors when weather allows.
Via Monte alle Croci 10/r, Florence, Tuscany, 50122, Italy
Known For
- Lengthy wine list
- Crostini and crostoni
- Changing daily specials
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$$$ | Piazza della Signoria |
Chef, artist, and visionary Massimo Bottura has joined forces with the creative folk at Gucci to develop a marvelous menu that is both classic and innovative. Though he trained with Ducasse and Adrià, his major influence was his grandmother's cooking. His protégé, Karime Lopez, helms the kitchen.
Piazza della Signoria 10, Florence, Tuscany, 50122, Italy
Known For
- Tortellini in crema di Parmigiano Reggiano
- An ever-changing menu
- Outdoor seating in one of Florence's most beautiful squares
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$ | Santo Spirito |
Though it has only four tables and four small stools at an equally small bar, Il Santino is blessed with a big wine list and superior cheeses, cured meats, and other delicacies. It's the perfect place to have a snack or a light lunch.
Via Santo Spirito 60/r, Florence, Tuscany, 50125, Italy
Known For
- Great daily specials
- Knowledgeable staff
- Great prices
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$ | Santo Spirito |
Florentines and other lovers of good food flock to "The Holy Drinker" for tasty, well-priced dishes. Unpretentious white walls, dark wood furniture, and paper place mats provide the simple decor; start with the exceptional verdure sott'olio (vegetables in oil) or the terrina di fegatini (a creamy chicken-liver spread) before sampling any of the divine pastas. Count yourself lucky if the extraordinary potato gratin, served in compact triangular wedges, is on the menu. The extensive wine list is well priced.
Via Santo Spirito 64/66r, Florence, Tuscany, 50125, Italy
Known For
- Pasta
- Delicious potato gratin
- Friendly waitstaff
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch Sun.
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$ | Santo Spirito |
Casalinga means "housewife," and this place, which has been around since 1963, has the nostalgic charm of a midcentury kitchen with Tuscan comfort food to match. If you eat ribollita anywhere in Florence, eat it here—it couldn't be more authentic. Paintings clutter the semi-paneled walls, tables are set close together, and the place is usually jammed. The menu is long, portions are plentiful, and service is prompt and friendly. For dessert, the lemon sorbet perfectly caps off the meal.
Via Michelozzi 9/r, Florence, Tuscany, 50125, Italy
Known For
- Ribollita
- Liver, Venetian style
- Often packed
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., 1 wk at Christmas, and 3 wks in Aug.
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$$$ | Santa Croce |
This clubby spot, whose name means "carousel," was created by the late Prince Dimitri Kunz d'Asburgo Lorena and is now expertly run by Soldano, one of his twin sons. The ever-changing menu generally has vegetarian and vegan options. For dessert, this might be the only show in town with a sublime tiramisù and a wonderfully gooey Sacher torte.
Borgo Pinti 12/r, Florence, Tuscany, 50121, Italy
Known For
- Sublime tiramisu and a wonderfully gooey Sacher torte
- Carefully curated wine list
- Vegetarian and vegan options
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations essential, No lunch weekends
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$$ | Lungarno North |
Since opening its doors in 1869, this trattoria has been serving top-notch, unpretentious food to Florentines who like their bistecca very large and, of course, very rare, as that's the only way to eat it. The tartino di carciofi (artichoke tart) and the pollo al burro (chicken with butter) are signature dishes.
Via del Porcellana 25/r, Florence, Tuscany, 50100, Italy
Known For
- Tuscan classics
- Delicious desserts (especially the semifreddo)
- No-frills, 19th-century decor
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Reservations essential
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$$ | Santa Maria Novella |
On a romantic medieval side street in the heart of the centro storico, this small restaurant serves Tuscan classics that reflect both the whims of the chef and what's in season. The menu features creative salads and pasta, meat, and truffle dishes, as well as taglieri (mixed meat and cheese plates) that are often served with jams made from Chianti, vin santo, or balsamic vinegar. The long wine list has many offerings by the glass, and the bread and desserts are made in house. This is also a great place to drop in for a glass of wine and perch on the steps to watch the world go by.
Borgo Santi Apostoli 26/r, Florence, Tuscany, 50100, Italy
Known For
- Phenomenal wines by the glass or the bottle
- House-made breads and desserts
- Great service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed.
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$ | San Lorenzo |
Florentines flock to this narrow, family-run trattoria near San Lorenzo to feast on Tuscan favorites served at simple tables under a wooden ceiling dating from 1536. A distinct cafeteria feel and genuine Florentine hospitality prevail: you'll be seated wherever there's room, which often means with strangers. Yes, there's a bit of extra oil in most dishes, which imparts calories as well as taste, but aren't you on vacation in Italy? Worth the caloric splurge is riso al ragù (rice with ground beef and tomatoes).
Via Rosina 2/r, Florence, Tuscany, 50123, Italy
Known For
- Grilled meats
- Roasted potatoes
- Festive atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Aug. No dinner, Reservations not accepted
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$ | Santa Maria Novella |
Florence, Tuscany, 50100, Italy
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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$$ | Santa Croce |
A few minutes from Santa Croce, this charming osteria serves some of the most eclectic food in Florence. Try the spaghetti degli eretici (in tomato sauce with fresh herbs). The grilled meats are justifiably famous; the carbonata is a succulent piece of grilled beef served rare. Weekly specials complement what's happening in the market, and all of the food pairs beautifully with their wine list, which is heavy on things Tuscan.
Borgo Santa Croce 31/r, Florence, Tuscany, 50121, Italy
Known For
- <PRO>weekly seasonal specials</PRO>
- <PRO>eclectic menu</PRO>
- <PRO>Tuscan-heavy wine list</PRO>
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential
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$$ | Santa Maria Novella |
At this classy Florentine institution dating from 1885, try one of the truffle panini and swish it down with a glass of prosecco.
Via Tornabuoni 64/r, Florence, Tuscany, 50123, Italy
Known For
- Pane tartufato
- Excellent wines by the glass
- Serene (but tiny) space
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$$ | Piazza della Signoria |
One of the best spots in Florence for people-watching offers stellar service, light snacks, and terrific aperitivi. It's been around since the 1860s, and has been famous for its hot and cold chocolate (with or without cream) for more than a century. Though the food is mostly good (it's not a bad place for a light, but expensive, lunch), it's best to stick to drinks (both alcoholic and non-) and the terrific cakes, pies, and pastries.
Via Vacchereccia 4/r, Florence, Tuscany, 50122, Italy
Known For
- Hot chocolate
- Friendly bartenders
- The view on the piazza
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.