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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 |
The cheese collection at Baroni may be the most comprehensive in Florence. They also have high-quality truffle products, vinegars, and other delicacies.
Mercato Central, enter at Via Signa, Florence, Tuscany, 50123, Italy
Known For
- Expansive cheese selection
- Top-notch foodstuffs
- Products packed for shipping
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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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$$ | San Lorenzo |
It's possible to break the bank here, as this might be the best salumeria in Florence. Perini sells prosciutto, mixed meats, sauces for pasta, and a wide assortment of antipasti.
Florence, Tuscany, 50123, Italy
Known For
- Exceptional quality of products
- Meatballs
- Jovial staff
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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$$ | 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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$$ | Santa Maria Novella |
Since opening its doors in 1869, this trattoria has been serving top-notch, unpretentious food to Florentines who like their bistecca fiorentina very large and very rare. Along with fine Tuscan classics, they have two signature dishes: the tortino di carciofi (artichoke tart) and the pollo al burro (chicken with butter). Leave room for dessert, as their torta alla Meringa (a semi-frozen dessert flecked with chocolate and topped with meringue) is scrumptious. Reservations are absolutely essential.
Via della Porcellana 25, Florence, Tuscany, 50100, Italy
Known For
- <PRO>Tuscan classics</PRO>
- <PRO>delicious desserts</PRO>
- <PRO>no-frills decor</PRO>
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No credit cards, Reservations essential
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Hidden in a little cul-de-sac just down the street from the Ponte Vecchio, this colorful eatery has a variety of sandwiches (both hot and cold, most of which are served on five-grain bread), crostini, salads, and various tartares. Vegetarian and vegan options abound, but the kitchen also has a way with Italian cured meats. The cocktail list is impressive and includes a lengthy list of variations on the Venetian spritz, served here in Mason jars.
Piazzetta dei Del Bene 7/A, Florence, Tuscany, 50123, Italy
Known For
- Delicious sandwiches
- Young, lively staff
- Outdoor seating in a lovely little piazza
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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$ | Santa Croce |
This salumeria shrink-wraps their own pork products, making it a snap to take home some salame di cinghiale (wild boar salami).
Via de' Neri 84/r, Florence, Tuscany, 50123, Italy
Known For
- High-quality pork products
- Exceptional prosciutto
- Their bistecca fiorentina
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No credit cards
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The Antinori family started selling wine from their palace's basement in the 15th century, and, 600 years later, this buca (hole) is a lively, subterranean spot filled with Florentine aristocrats chowing down on what might be the best—and the most expensive—bistecca fiorentina (flavorful, lightly seasoned beef) in town. The classic Tuscan menu has the usual suspects: crostino di cavolo nero (black cabbage on toasted garlic bread), along with ribollita (vegetable, bean, and bread soup) and pappa al pomodoro (tomato and bread soup).
Via del Trebbio 1, Tuscany, 50100, Italy
Known For
- Gargantuan bistecca fiorentina
- Adherence to Tuscan classics
- Pet-friendly
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch, Reservations essential
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$$$$ | Santa Maria Novella |
The Antinori family started selling wine from their palace's basement in the 15th century and 600 years later, this buca (hole) is a lively, subterranean restaurant filled with Florentine aristocrats chowing down on what might be the best (and most expensive) bistecca fiorentina in town. The classical Tuscan menu has the usual suspects: crostino di cavolo nero (black cabbage on toasted garlic bread), along with ribollita and pappa al pomodoro. You might want to cut directly to the chase, however, and order the bistecca, an immense slab of Chianina beef impeccably grilled on the outside, just barely warmed on the inside. (If you're not into rare meat, order something else from the grill.) Roast potatoes and cannellini beans make perfect accompaniments.
Via del Trebbio 1, Florence, Tuscany, Italy
Known For
- <PRO>gargantuan bistecca fiorentina</PRO>
- <PRO>adherence to Tuscan classics</PRO>
- <PRO>pet-friendy</PRO>
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Reservations essential
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$$$ | Santa Maria Novella |
After a morning of shopping on Via Tornabuoni, stop for lunch in this 15th-century palazzo, a place to see and be seen as well as to dine. The panache of the clientele is matched by that of the food, with dishes such as tramezzino con pane di campagna al tartufo (bread served with country pâté and truffles) and insalata di gamberoni e gamberetti con carciofi freschi (crayfish and prawn salad with shaved raw artichokes).
Piazza Antinori 3, Florence, Tuscany, 50123, Italy
Known For
- Chic clientele
- Most ingredients come from the family farm
- Outdoor seating in a 15th-century courtyard
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., 20 days in Aug., and Dec. 25–Jan. 6
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$ | Santa Maria Novella |
Near Santa Maria Novella is La Spada. Walk in and inhale the fragrant aromas of meats cooking in the wood-burning oven. You can either eat in or take it away.
Via della Spada 62/r, Florence, Tuscany, 50123, Italy
Known For
- Grilled meats and aromatic pastas
- Adherence to Tuscan cuisine
- Eat in or order takeout
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$$ | Santa Maria Novella |
Mozzarella takes center stage at this sleek eatery on Florence's swankiest street. The cheese, along with its culinary cousin burrata (a fresh cheese filled with cream), arrives daily from southern Italy to become the centerpiece for various salads and pastas. Four different kinds of rotoli (rolled, stuffed mozzarella) are available; the one with smoked salmon and arugula is particularly tasty. You can pair your cheese with a number of accompaniments, including caponata (a Sicilian eggplant mélange) and mortadella from nearby Prato. Efficient service (in a 16th-century palazzo courtyard when the weather's nice) and a well-priced wine list add to the pleasure of a meal here. Nightly happy hour, with an extensive selection of snacks, is fun and a bargain.
Via Tornabuoni 16, Florence, Tuscany, 50123, Italy
Known For
- Mozzarella-laden menu
- Outstanding pizza and desserts
- Outdoor seating in nice weather
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$$ | Santa Maria Novella |
Down the street from the church of Santa Maria Novella, this gaily decorated spot, always festooned with some sort of creative decoration (ropes of garlic and other vegetables have figured in the past) has an ever-changing menu and stellar service. The list of Tuscan standards is shaken up with alternatives such as sedani con bacon, verza, e uova (thick noodles sauced with bacon, cabbage, and egg); when avocados are ripe, they're on the menu, too, either with cold boiled shrimp or expertly grilled chicken breast. If you want to eat alfresco, request a table outside when booking—and remember to save room for dessert.
Via delle Belle Donne 16/r, Florence, Tuscany, 50123, Italy
Known For
- Seasonal ingredients
- Many dishes not typical of Tuscany
- Dessert
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