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 Spicy dishes and sitar pieces |
Via Pisana, 86r Florence 50123 Italy +39 55 22 4446 |
Given the name of the wise and powerful sovereign of ancient India, the cuisine of this restaurant is based on the tandoori and mughlai tradition. It is made up of starters which are eaten with sweet and spicy sauces, Basmati rice cooked with meat and seasoned with over 20 different spices. Out of the tandoori specialties the spicy chicken or the boneless lamb in spicy sauce are great examples. It is possible to try Indian wines and different varieties of tea. The vibrant sitar music and the rhythm of the tabla will introduce you to the welcoming surroundings of the restaurant. It is in an exotic style and decorated with typical fabrics printed by hand and with Indian objects. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A taste of Mexico |
Via dei Ginori, 10r Florence 50121 Italy +39 55 21 1427 http://www.cafecaracol.com/ |
The only restaurant in the city to offer live music and theme nights. Also offered is great Latin American and Mexican cuisine, including excellent offerings of Nachos, Fajitas and Chimichangas and delicious brunch on Sunday. The colorful ambiance starts at the entrance; a bright yellow and sky blue arched double entrance with rich wooden doors welcomes you to even more festivity inside. The combination bar/restaurant offers half-price cocktails and beers during happy hour daily from 5:30p-7p Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Top-class cuisine |
Borgo San Jacopo, 57r Florence 50125 Italy +39 55 21 2427 |
The setting for the Ristorante Cammillo is one of the city's most attractive 16th-century buildings. Patrons can enjoy the pretty corner fountain, balcony and decorative façade as they dine on the delicious offerings from the kitchen, this popular restaurant is renowned for its high standard of cuisine. The finest, freshest produce is used to prepare a delicious menu that wows from starters through to dessert, accompanied by an impressive selection of regional wines. Connoisseurs are in for a treat. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Traditional trattoria |
Via dei Michelozzi, 9r Florence 50123 Italy +39 055 21 8624 |
Located near the old Santo Spirito district, this great value for money trattoria attracts a mixed clientèle that ranges from businessmen to backpackers. The menu is simple, but finely prepared, offering a variety of freshly prepared dishes along with classic Tuscan dishes, which are the specialty of this house. Homemade cantuccini (almond biscuits) stars on a dessert menu that offers a constellation of light to rich after-dinner treats. La Casalinga is always busy, so show up early! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Trattoria popular with famous personalities |
Via del Parioncino, 26r Florence 50123 Italy +39 55 28 7178 |
Near the Palazzo Rucellai in the heart of the city centre, this old pub brings to mind the Osterie of the past. The clientèle include important personalities from the world of politics and theatre. Its family-run management guarantees very good service. Amongst the most popular dishes there are the ribollita, the zuppa di lampredotto (eel soup) and the arista di maiale (pork roast). It is possible to order the best quality steaks of the region, but this must be ordered in advance. On Thursday they serve tripa alla fiorentina (tripe served in a red-tomato sauce) and on Fridays there is dried cod. The list of Italian, French and Californian wines is reasonable. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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More than 400 kinds of wine! |
Via del Leone, 40r Florence 50123 Italy +39 55 22 4192 |
Opened as a vintner's, this place is also an excellent restaurant. The wine list is the main attraction here, with more than 400 kinds on-hand. There is also a chance to order Tuscan snacks, meats and cheeses as well as dishes such as chestnut and bean soup and ricotta and Pecorino ravioli. If you want a main course, the restaurant serves duck breast with balsamic vinegar, cooked in wine and Gorgonzola and boiled with green sauce. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Distinctive and welcoming atmosphere |
Via del Rossellino, 2r Florence 50135 Italy +39 55 69 7245 http://www.enotecarossellino.com/ |
This is a handsome wine bar with a special, welcoming atmosphere. The tables are hand-painted and the room has a warm ambiance. In summer, customers can eat on a terrace overlooking the hills surrounding the city. The cellar contains more than 250 quality wines, including all the best Tuscan, Piedmontese and Venetian wines, as well as a number of dessert wines, spumanti, champagnes and grappa. To accompany the wines, the bar serves snacks and sought-after dishes which can be enjoyed as a proper meal. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Snacks and beers |
Via de Giraldi, 4r Florence 50123 Italy +39 55 21 6518 http://www.vinaio.com |
This charming wine-bar is found in the old storehouses of the Palazzo Borghese. It is ideal for a lunch-break or in the evening before or after a play. There are toasts with cured meats and cheeses to try, as well as with onion, mushrooms and truffles. They also serve hot soups, carpacci, large salads, savoury pies and pastries. For the more greedy, there is the milkshake with organic fruit. Surrounded by cross vaults, stone columns and marble tables, you can enjoy the best wines from Tuscany and central Italy. Often there are exhibitions by local artists to combine with your wine-tasting. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Florentines' favourite |
Via del Palchetti 6R Chiuso il Lunedi, Palazzo Rucellai Florence 50125 Italy +39 55 21 0916 |
This historical restaurant is a favorite with both Florentines and visitors alike. Despite the fact that the restaurant is always fairly busy, the service is excellent. If you have not booked in advance and are compelled to wait outside in the street - do not despair, you will be brought a snack to make your wait more pleasurable. The Florentine steak is without comparison, made from the choicest cuts of meat. There is also the ribollita and the minestra di farro (spelt soup), as well as many other Florentine specialties - all at reasonable prices. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Organic cooking |
Via delle Ruote, 30r Florence 50129 Italy +39 55 47 5030 |
The menu includes all the classic dishes of vegetarian cuisine from main courses to soups, puddings, stewed seitan and tofu. The homemade desserts are very good. Beverages vary from organic wines, ciders, tisanes, and organic beers. The atmosphere is friendly and informal. There is no table service and the food is directly ordered from the kitchen, which you then collect on a tray. Apart from the inside rooms, there is a small tree-lined courtyard where you can eat outside in the summer. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Versatile Japanese dishes |
Borgo San Frediano, 10r Florence 50123 Italy +39 55 29 1840 |
In this sophisticated restaurant you will find Japanese food alongside that of the regional tradition. It is also an exhibition space and is suitable for conferences and book presentations. It is a private association and for this reason it is necessary to buy a membership card. There are many Japanese specialties: sushi, sashimi, tekkadon, miso soup. The restaurant is characterized by spaces which are spread out on different levels. There are flowing partitions, whitened larchwood floors and cross vaults where you can see the brickwork. Review © 2007, Wcities |