Fodor's Expert Review Cantinetta Antinori
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Santa Maria Novella
Italian
After a morning of shopping on Via Tornabuoni, stop for lunch in this 15th-century palazzo in the company of Florentine ladies and men who come to see and be seen over lunch. The panache of the food matches its clientele: expect treats such as tramezzino con pane di campagna al tartufo (country pâté with truffles served on bread) and the insalata di gamberoni e gamberetti con carciofi freschi (crayfish and prawn salad with shaved raw artichokes).
Quick Facts
Known For:
- Chic clientele
- Most ingredients come from the family farm
- High prices to match the excellent food and wine
Restaurant Details:
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., 20 days in Aug., and Dec. 25–Jan. 6