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 The oldest restaurant in the city |
Viale Don Minzoni, 3r Florence 50136 Italy +39 55 57 8291 |
This first-class restaurant is one of the oldest in the city. During the 1920s it was already well-known and has never lost its shine. The atmosphere is characterized by green and brown colors, and the use of elegant decorations which don't distract the eye. Aside from a rich menu of meat and fish it is possible to order pizza from a wood oven. One of the best first courses is the shellfish spaghetti. Also polenta and Porcini mushrooms, spicy mussels, marinated salmon, venison bresaola with rucola, thinly-sliced beef, and ossobuco with beans. The wine cellar is good and contains local wines. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wine & Sandwiches |
Via dei Neri 65r Florence 50122 Italy +39 055 238 2723 |
In the pedestrian area behind the Uffizi Gallery, this small wine bar is the ideal spot for a snack with a glass of wine, an inexpensive lunch or an aperitif. It serves a huge range of crostini, sandwiches, a selection of cheeses (especially fresh and matured Pecorino), cold cuts and also roasted pig directly from the rotisserie across the street run by the same owner. All'Antico Vinaio has only a few seats inside so there is always a mixed crowd of tourists and locals eating standing up on the street in front of it. All credits cards accepted...if you pay the bill at the rotisserie across the street. -Maria Frullini Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Famed for its cuisine |
Via Ghibellina, 52r Florence 50121 Italy +39 55 24 0618 |
Alle Murate is one of the city's most famous restaurants and offers delicate cuisine that's rich in flavor, while its classic décor of warm colors, mirrors and subtle lighting makes it the perfect venue for an intimate dinner for two. Creatively prepared Tuscan cuisine and fish dishes are of the highest quality and the wine waiter is on hand to help you choose a suitable accompaniment from the restaurant's impressive cellar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tasty and great value for money |
Via San Giuseppe, 22r Florence 50121 Italy +39 55 24 1773 |
Located steps from Santa Croce church, this busy trattoria-pizzeria has to be good because it attracts at least as many locals as it does tourists. Carefully prepared and beautifully presented dishes range from quick and simple salads and sandwiches to hearty meals of fresh pasta, meat and fish. The menu is extensive and the impeccable service and pleasant surroundings add the finishing touch. Don't overlook the great variety of wine, beer and grappa available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Welcoming atmosphere |
Via delle Belle Donne, 16r Florence 50123 Italy +39 55 238 2609 |
This restaurant can be rather hard to find; the entrance is a narrow, green door which leads directly into a welcoming atmosphere, popular both with locals and tourists. The service is prompt, friendly and attentive. The set menu is written up on the wall and the dishes change according to season and are made with fresh ingredients. The vegetable and salad starters are particularly good. There is also a good choice of Tuscan and Italian wines. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tyrolean tavern |
Piazza dei Cimatori, 2r Florence 50122 Italy +39 55 21 1915 |
This well-known Austrian tavern's southern Tyrolean specialties are just the thing if you fancy a change from traditional Italian fare. Smoked sausage, sauerkraut and pork dishes feature on the extensive menu of hearty fare. Accent your meal with something frothy from the bar's impressive array of Austrian beers. A small and intimate atmosphere is created with soft, warm light and dark, inviting wood. You'll find the mood relaxed and friendly. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fresh pasta dishes |
Piazza San Giovanni, 8 Florence 50129 Italy +39 55 28 7612 |
Founded in 1882, this restaurant is perfect for those who wish to try traditional Tuscan cookery. It is family-owned and guarantees friendly and attentive service. Particular attention is given to the fresh pasta dishes which are always made on site. For example, there is tagliolini with Porcini mushrooms. For the second course, there is Florence-style steak and braised Chianti-style steak. There are local and house wines available to enjoy with your meal. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Perfect for summer meals |
Lungarno Colombo, 7 Florence 50136 Italy +39 55 67 7377 |
This restaurant has a charming, sophisticated atmosphere. It brings together traditional regional cookery with touches from French cuisine. The menu changes every month in order to continue providing new dishes which attract the loyal regulars. There are numerous high quality suggestions amongst which there are the macaroni with octopus and artichoke, terrine of pigeon, and black ravioli with seafood. To follow there are white meats with peppers, and red meat with Porcini mushrooms. The wine cellar has some 170 different good wines. The wooden veranda overlooks the river and is fresh with beautiful plants - perfect for summer dinners. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great for Families, Tourists & Groups |
Borgo La Croce 85r Florence 50122 Italy +39 055 234 1101 http://www.le-campane.it/ |
Fantastic pizzeria located near piazza Beccaria that is close to the center, but a little off the beaten path. This is the perfect place for families, locals, groups or tourists on a budget. Tuscan favorites (ribollita), pasta made on premises and over 30 varieties of pizza cooked in a wood-burning oven. This is one of the few restaurants in Florence that not only delivers their pizzas, but will deliver anything on their menu. Come for happy hour on weekdays before 7:30p and get 20% your bill. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Producer Owner Enoteca |
Piazza degli Antinori 3 Florence 50123 Italy +39 055 292 234 http://www.antinori.it |
This small and stylish wine bar/restaurant is located on the ground floor of the ancient Marquises Antinori family palace, designed by Giuliano da Maiano in 1461. The family has been involved in wine making for six centuries, producing wines now well known all over the world. All the wines and most of the ingredients used in the restaurant come from the Antinori's estates in Tuscany and Umbria. This a wine lovers dream, you can try their products at the counter, or enjoy them with a delicious Tuscan meal that is the perfect blend of authentic traditional and modern gourmet. The atmosphere is elegant, and all wines are also served by the glass. –Maria Frullini Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Close to the Ponte Vecchio |
Via Santo Spirito, 6r Florence 50123 Italy +39 55 21 8898 |
This Tuscan restaurant can be found close to the Ponte Vecchio. The dishes are simple but traditional, and very good. The atmosphere is pleasingly rustic with wooden interior and visible brickwork. The vaulted cellar is beautiful, and entered via steep steps. The menu offers classic Florentine dishes, for example mixed crostini, the famous ribollita, futtunta, beans with wild fowl, sliced meats, grilled steak and carpaccio. The choice of Tuscan wines is very good. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Traditional Florentine flavours |
Via dell'Ardiglione, 22 Florence 50124 Italy +39 55 29 4744 |
It is still possible to find the typical Florentine dishes in the old quarter of San Frediano. This charming restaurant is quietly fashionable and characteristic of local tradition. The atmosphere is quiet and relaxed and is lit by candle light. In the summer, you can eat in the small romantic courtyard surrounded by greenery. Traditional dishes have been imaginatively reinvented: there is fresh pasta made in house, toasts, dishes cooked in butter and salmon. Don't miss the tagliolini colored with black octopus ink, the ravioli with ricotta and black cabbage pesto, the spelt and Porcini mushroom soup. For the second course, the black cabbage, the rabbit with artichokes and the steak fillet stand out. The Tuscan wines are very good. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Take a Break From the Sights |
Via de' Conti 53r Florence 50123 Italy +39 055 214 210 http://www.osteriacipollarossa... |
Take break from a long day of museums and markets at Cipolla Rossa. Just a few blocks from the Piazza del Duomo , this festive restaurant features brightly colored chairs and alfresco walls depicting Florentine alleyways. Choose from a menu of Tuscan specialties and Italian favorites, such as Crositini Toscani and Risotto alla Verdure, or try a little bit of everything with their "tasting" menu a for a truly Italian culinary experience. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Authentic Neapolitan Pizza in Florence |
Via del Giglio 28r Florence 50123 Italy +39 055 289 694 http://www.ciroandsons.com/ |
Originally from Naples, the Urbano family moved to Florence to open their restaurant and pizzeria that has since become popular with students, families and tourist groups. Housed in a palazzo once owned by the Aldobrandini (family of Pope Clement VIII), this restaurant fills two floors, has an impressive wine cellar and makes the most incredible pizzas in Florence. One of the few pizzerias in the city that makes certified vera pizza - "true Neapolitan pizza". Reservations are a must for Saturday nights. 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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Welcoming family-run trattoria |
Via dei Serragli, 108r Florence 50125 Italy +39 55 22 5001 |
Just a stone's throw from Piazza Santo Spirito, this is a family-run trattoria mainly frequented by locals. The restaurant is very welcoming. It is practical but elegant with warm light and modern wooden tables. In the summer it is possible to eat outside in the adjoining garden. The cuisine is of a high standard and offers a wide choice: pasta e fagioli, ribollita, pappa al pomodoro, meatballs, Florentine casserole, and roast pork. The desserts are homemade and very good; apple tart, lemon tart and chocolate mousse. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Excellent wine cellar |
Via Ghibellina, 51r Florence 50123 Italy +39 55 24 1452 |
The feather in the cap of this fine restaurant is the excellent wine cellar, which contains around a hundred labels carefully selected by the owner - a master in this trade. Classic food is served here with an emphasis on genuine produce. There are excellent meats, soups and risotto, and the veal with myrtle is recommended as a main course. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Traditionally Tuscan recipes |
Via Faenza, 105 Florence 50123 Italy +39 55 21 4901 |
This century old restaurant continues to offer traditional Tuscan recipes, in a family style atmosphere. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tuscan Wine By the Glass |
Piazza dell'Olio 15 Florence 50123 Italy +39 055 239 6616 |
Fiaschetteria Nuvoli is quite small but great for a quick lunch, conveniently located next to the Baptistery and the Duomo. It is always very crowded: lots of locals stop by for a sandwich and a glass of red wine standing at the counter, but there is seating in the basement if its a more substantial meal you're after. Nuvoli is also a fiaschetteria - a wine bar that sells flasks, dealing mostly in local vintages. The menu features plenty of crostini and bruschette, four or five different soups and pasta dishes, seasonal vegetables and typical Tuscan meat courses such as roasted pork, tripe and beef stew… all at reasonable prices! -Maria Frullini Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For lovers of good food |
Largo Bargellini, 16 Florence 50123 Italy +39 55 24 1605 |
This is a typical Tuscan trattoria for people who love good food. The dining room is small and welcoming and the loyal clientèle - which includes writers, painters and actors from Florence - is testament to the restaurant's excellence. The food is simple and tasty but never overpriced. Its Tuscan antipasti are famous, as are the crostoni (fried bread) with beans. Typical dishes might be bread soup with tomato, risotto with pumpkin, spelt soup and cappellacci with thyme. The main meat courses are good, especially the bistecca alla fiorentina (steak). Good Tuscan wines are also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sips and snacks |
Via dei Cimatori 38r Florence, Florence 50122 Italy +39 55 239 6096 |
Florentines have been savoring the delicate wines and satisfying sandwiches from this eatery since 1875. Now run by a husband and wife duo, the place boasts of a wine rack tucked 5 feet deep into the back wall, as well as some of the best panini to be found in the city. A choice place for students, tourists and locals alike, this is one of the few fiaschetterias left from the days gone by. The sandwiches cost around EUR2-3, while the wine may be sipped at EUR1-2 a glass. Being rather small, the queues can be pretty long. So push up to the counter and watch your sandwich being prepared from fresh and marinated ingredients as you sip your wine. Most folks prefer to eat their snacks in the quiet, traffic-free zone just outside the little shop. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wine Specialists |
Via del Monte alle Croci 10r Florence 50125 Italy +39 055 234 2483 http://www.fuoriporta.it |
One of the first wine bars opened in town, Fuori Porta offers customers a choice of over 500 wines which pair perfectly with their gastronomic specialties. Their signature dish is the Crostone (crisp bread) with cold meats, vegetables or cheese but the menu also includes first courses, salads, carpaccio dishes and good desserts. Some wines are also available by the glass. Opened 20 years ago the wine bar is located five minutes walking distance from Ponte Vecchio, just outside the ancient city gate of San Niccolo, as its name suggests (fuori porta means "outside the gate"). There is also outdoor seating in the warm season. -Maria Frullini Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Food, Art & Entertainment |
Vicolo dell'Oro 3 Florence 50123 Italy +39 055 27 263 http://www.galleryhotelart.com/ |
In harmony with the theme of the Gallery Hotel Art, the Fusion bar doubles as an exhibition space. Ask for the variety fare, and the cuisine lives up to the theme as well. It's a fantastic fusion of Italian, Japanese and Mediterranean cuisine. The fois gras, nigiri sushi topped with chutney or the ma-cha tiramisù and wine to go with it is an excellent combination for the palate. Cocktails featured on the menu are quite a favorite with the Florentine elite who frequent the Shozan-Gallery. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tuscan Tavern |
Piazza Tommaso Alva Edison 3 Florence 50131 Italy +39 055 583 881 http://www.godofirenze.it/ |
At the foot of the Fiesole hill in a small tree-lined square, Godò, designed to look like an old-fashioned osteria, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There are two dining rooms, featuring a beautiful wooden counter typical of Tuscan osterie, as well as some outdoor tables. The menu, written on a blackboard outside the restaurant, changes daily. Pasta, soups, salads, vegetables and some meat are served at lunch, while the evening menu (in traditional Tuscan style) focuses on meat dishes. Fish is served on Friday including Cacciucco, a local fish soup cooked with tomato and red wine typical of the Tuscan coast. -Maria Frullini Review © 2007, Wcities |
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River Dining |
Via de' Bardi 58r Florence 50125 Italy +39 055 214 502 http://www.goldenviewopenbar.com |
Florence is popular especially with American students. However, there is plenty for other business or leisure travellers. Golden View Open Bar is the perfect place to dine for light Mediterranean or traditional Florentine cuisine, such as ribollita, the classic Tuscan vegetable soup, or the infamous Florentine steak. Accompanied with live jazz music, an impressive wine selection, and waiters that always encourage "just one more bottle" keep the restaurant lively. And then there's the elegance that comes with sipping your wine with the Arno River just right out the window. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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An historic restaurant |
Via San Niccolò, 55r Florence 50125 Italy +39 55 234 2621 |
This eatery is to be found in one of the most beautiful areas of the city, and it offers something special throughout the day, from breakfasts with fresh pastries to cocktails in the evening. It is busiest at aperitif time and after dinner when people enjoy the intimate atmosphere. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Two-in-One |
Via del Padule 25 Florence 50012 Italy +39 055 651 0556 |
A little outside the city and right nearby the Viale Europa, in a renovated olive oil mil, a two-in-one eatery with a winning and unusual design, the two owners of Momoyama a new trendy hotspot. On the ground floor is the wine bar and the upstairs is the restaurant, but also features seating in a lovely courtyard and the on-premise art gallery. The cuisine is a visitation of what's in season and what the market can offer, with an eye for raw fish like that found in the Japanese kitchen, comes served in thousands of appetizing and outlandish ways. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Light meals with delicate flavours |
Via Ghibellina, 67r Florence 50121 Italy +39 55 234 1171 |
This simple but elegant trattoria is on the premises of an old 19th-century wine shop. It offers light food which is delicate in its flavors and elegantly presented. The atmosphere remains that of the old tavern. The furniture is original or has been faithfully reproduced. Service is very friendly and affable. The gastronomic menu comes from the Tuscan tradition enhanced by some new ingredients. Amongst the starters, there is the very good rice minestrone, the eel, the fish soup and the floured black cabbage. For the second course there is a choice of stewed duck, rabbit, quail or veal. Otherwise there is the fish from the cuisine of Elba. The desserts are all home-made and the Tuscan red wine cellar has some 150 different labels. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tuscan Wine Cellar |
Via del Palazzuolo 190r Florence 50123 Italy +39 055 214 782 http://www.trattorialacarabacc... |
Trattoria Ristorante La Carabaccia offers cuisine that always uses the freshest ingredients and in-season produce. An old-fashioned atmosphere with coal-burning grills for their specialties: grilled meats and traditional Tuscan recipes. This is the place to go for bistecca alla fiorentina and other Florentine treats, like pappa al pomodoro and ribollita. La Carabaccia also has a stone cellar full of the best Tuscan wines and constantly changes its menu daily and seasonally. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dine in the Piazza della Signoria |
Piazza della Signoria 32r Florence 50122 Italy +39 055 294 553 http://www.ristorantelorenzacc... |
After you've gotten your fill of Italian art at the Galleria degli Uffizi, step outside and fill up on some Italian food. With a shaded terrace right on Piazza della Signoria, I'Lorenzaccio Ristorante Pizzeria is the perfect place to experience local cuisine and people watch in one of Italy's most famous piazzas. From filletto di manzo to pizzas and pastas there is something for everyone, and Lorenzaccio also offers a fixed degustazione menu featuring all the specialties of the house for only EUR 25. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Authentic Tuscan cuisine |
Borgo Allegri, 58r Florence Italy +39 55 24 1920 |
This osteria is in the heart of the Santa Croce district. It has a century of life behind it and keeps an old-style atmosphere. There are few tables but during nice weather you can eat out in the open on the boarding. The food is pure and the management is friendly. The dishes come from the most authentic Tuscan tradition: bruschetta, charcuterie, tomato soup, ribollita, tagliatelle al sugo, gnocchi with Gorgonzola, grilled vegetables. There is also meat cooked in a variety of ways. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hot Spot for Aperitivo |
Via de' Benci 23r Florence 50122 Italy +39 055 247 3738 http://www.moyo.it |
By day, students type furiously on their laptops, taking advantage of the free WiFi that Moyo provides for free until 7:30p. But by night, the bartenders crank up the music and mix hundreds of cocktails for an energetic young crowd. Bar-goers spill out onto the street during the weekends, clutching Moyo's signature cocktail – a cranberry martini with lemon juice and triple sec. Thursday nights have a hip-hop theme, while on Friday and Saturday a DJ spins the latest remixes. -Hana Alberts Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tuck into Tuscan food |
Borgo degli Albizi, 17r Florence 50121 Italy +39 55 28 9404 |
Food and art mingle together in this restaurant which for 120 years has been housed inside the church of San Pier Maggiore. Ones meal is accompanied by Renaissance capitals and the antique paintings which cover the walls. Here you can enjoy a wonderful environment as well as top quality Tuscan cuisine. Grilled meat is the specialty of the house, especially the steak alla fiorentina which is cooked to perfection. There is a choice of antipasti: fresh pasta, meat dishes with porcini mushrooms or rabbit cooked to a special recipe. There are good local and regional wines. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A Cocktail in San Niccolò |
Via dei Renai 17r Florence 50125 Italy +39 055 243647 http://www.negronibar.com/ |
In the lively neighborhood of San Niccolò, within a few minutes walk from Ponte Vecchio, this tiny bar is packed with mostly young people in their 20's and 30's chatting, drinking and listening to the music from late afternoon till night. On weekends the place is so busy that, especially in summer evenings, the crowd spills out onto the outdoor seats and the sidewalk. A sumptuous buffet-style aperitif with a large choice of appetizers and a wide range of cocktails and long drinks is served every day from 7p. Lunch and breakfast are also served, and DJ music is featured on weekend nights. -Maria Frullini Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Traditional restaurant |
Mercato Centrale di San Lorenzo Florence Italy +39 55 21 8550 |
Opened in 1878, this is one of the oldest stalls of Tuscan food to be found inside the food market of San Lorenzo. The closing steel and glass framework was constructed in 1870. Along the corridors the marble tables face iron stools. The boiled meat sandwich, pasta and beans or the spelt soup should not be missed. For the second course there is the best that Florence can offer: sausage and beans, cuttlefish. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Recently renovated |
Via Isola delle Stinche, 11r Florence 50122 Italy +39 55 28 9368 |
This cafe is only a stone's throw away from the church of Santa Croce. It has won Italy's "Café of the Year" award and is very popular due to the service, the beautiful décor and the chance to try an appetizer with a glass of wine. This recently restored cafe is subdivided into several parts, the pub where you can try cooked meats and cheeses, a small restaurant which serves meals and a very refined room for those who love Tuscan cuisine. There is a varied choice from snack to light lunch or an afternoon snack or aperitif through to full dinner. The first courses are made up of various classic Tuscan dishes like artichoke and potato soup and Florentine lasagna. The Chianina steaks are a must for "meat eaters". The wine cellar is well stocked with the best labels. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Outstanding Boar & Tuscan Cuisine |
Borgo San Jacopo 43r Florence 50125 Italy +39 055 215 706 http://www.cinghialebianco.it/ |
This lovely, small restaurant in the Oltrarno (not too far from the Ponte Vecchio) offers authentic Tuscan cuisine at fair prices. Absolutely delicious pappa al pomodoro (tomato and bread soup), ribollita (a traditional Tuscan soup made of bread, beans and other greens) and homemade pastas (strozzapreti, pappardelle, taglierini, etc.). Also not to miss are the seasonal dishes made from fresh Porcini mushrooms (grilled or deep-fried) and the dishes that give this restaurant their name: cinghiale, or wild boar. Excellent red or white house wines are available by the half-liter or liter. Reservations are strongly recommended, or come at 6:30p when they open and Massimo will seat you with a smile and his recommendations for the day. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dining in the Tuscan Countryside |
Via di Giogoli 16 Florence 50124 Italy +39 055 204 7922 http://www.fattoriailmilione.it/ |
The Osteria del Milione offers visitors to Florence the perfect opportunity to experience the countryside and dine outside the historic center. The menu features local and homemade ingredients, including their own meats, making for an excellent bistecca alla fiorentina (T-Bone steak typically served very rare and with a lemon wedge) and other Florentine specialties like pappa al pomodoro and ribollita. Expect homemade meals, local roasted game, and a lovely outdoor dining experience when the weather allows it. Buon appetito! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Take your pick? |
Via Faentina, 2r Florence 50133 Italy +39 55 47 0101 |
Have you ever been in a restaurant where you cannot eat what you would like to? No? Well then, try this restaurant. On the door there is a sign "here you can only order the wine" - the rest is decided by the waiter. Every evening the menu changes. It starts with antipasta, then there are three first courses and one second. To finish there are small portions of different desserts. Some of this things which you might eat are: radish and ricotta pizza parcels, tortelli with sausage, stewed rosticciana, Tuscan-style rabbit. The "free" choice of wines and grappa is excellent. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wonderful wine bar |
Via San Niccolò, 60r Florence 50125 Italy +39 55 247 6956 |
Alongside the wine menu (which is changed every month) there is a lot of care taken in the home-made cuisine. The menu is strictly linked to the suggested choice of wines. Amongst the first courses there are Porcini mushroom and chick-pea minestrone, rosemary maltagliati with garlic, beans and peppers and fish ravioli. For the second course there is the cut of duck with pears and cinnamon or the roast guinea fowl with brandy. If you prefer just to taste the wines, you can do so with a plate of mixed cooked meats and cheeses. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Traditional Florentine restaurant |
Viale Mazzini, 25r Florence 50136 Italy +39 55 24 4140 |
Since 1912, this typical Florence restaurant has maintained a high profile as well as a faithful following, due to its good food and low prices. Among the homemade main courses, the tomato ravioli and the excellent minestra di farro are among the best, although the bollita di manzo occupies the place of honor on the menu. Fish is served on Fridays. The wine list is good as are the house wines. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Home-cooked food |
Via Leonardo da Vinci, 32 Lastra a Signa Florence, Florence Italy +39 55 872 1028 |
Not easy to find at all, this little restaurant proves to be a gem, once discovered. It's a typical Italian home to the uninitiated, but the locals know the routine well. The lady of the house, Signora Piombini is the dominant figure in here. Don't look for a menu; she will tell you what's cooking. Good, hot, meals are served, that would make any Italian mamma smile with pleasure, for they are healthy and wholesome. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One roof, three enticers |
Via il Prato, 10/16 Florence 50125 Italy +39 55 265 4644 |
This one-stop pub, pizzeria and restaurant resolves the frequently encountered problem of finding a place to eat that will keep everyone happy. Choose from the English-style pub's cozy surroundings for sandwiches and a beer, from the wide selection available at the circular bar; the upstairs pizzeria with extra seating available in the circular gallery overhead; or the more intimate, small restaurant for a wide range of pasta and meat dishes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dine well, all'Italiana |
Via Panzani, 9a Florence 50123 Italy +39 55 21 1559 |
This is one of Florence's best-loved restaurants. After 65 years of history it still has the reputation with which it began: good Tuscan cooking with few allowances for current fashion. It has all the classic dishes as well as some gems like the controfiletto with balsamic vinegar or the fisherman's scampi. The wine cellar has all the big labels of Tuscany and aged wines from good years. In the simple and elegant room guests quickly feel at ease thanks to the friendly and professional staff. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Crunchy Pizzas! |
Via dei Renai 12r Florence 50125 Italy +39 055 234 3912 |
On the south bank of the river Arno, not far from Ponte Vecchio and close to popular bars, this nice pizzeria is patronized by locals and visitors alike, and is known for its crunchy delicious pizzas at reasonable prices. The menu offers all kinds of pizzas, pastas and salads. They also serve a good white pizza (made without tomato sauce) with prosciutto and rucola. Home-made desserts are the owner's specialty. Pizzas come in a children's size upon request, and be sure to take advantage of their outdoor seating during summer time. -Maria Frullini Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Warm and welcoming |
Via delle Ruote, 27r Florence 50125 Italy +39 55 49 5220 |
A classic, yet never boring restaurant, ideal for lovers of good food, accompanied by a relaxing ambiance. Very welcoming, attentive atmosphere with a particularly interesting table and service system. Both the fish and meat menus are of equal quality and originality. The swordfish and prawn salad, the sturgeon fish with four peppers, the beef filet alla Freisa, fried cow's brains and bittersweet pears are all delicious. There is a very good selection of local wines. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tuscan Trattoria in the Hills |
Via delle Bagnese 1 Florence 50124 Italy +39 055 204 9085 http://www.trattoriabibe.com |
One of the oldest trattorie in Florence, Bibe has belonged to the same family for 150 years. Located in the Galluzzo hills, they offer typical Tuscan cooking with a very good choice of wines. Open only for dinner except on weekends when lunch is served as well. Experience the magic of a Tuscan evening outside during the summer months when dinner is offered in the garden under the trees. Traditional Tuscan fare is the specialty here - affettati (cold cuts) and fettunta, an entrée of fried or grilled meats and vegetables, is a must try. -Maria Frullini Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Popular with Florentines |
Via delle Belle Donne, 49r Florence 50123 Italy +39 55 28 7089 |
This venue is well-liked by locals who appreciate its food and the warm, friendly atmosphere. Some very good soups are on the menu and there is fresh pasta with various sauces. Among the main courses are Livorno-style cod with chickpeas, Florentine tripe, lamb stuffed with artichokes and potatoes, and escalopes with mushroom sauce. The subterranean dining room, located in a real cave, is characterized by its wooden furniture and candlelit atmosphere. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Old-Style Trattoria |
Via della Spada 27r Florence 50123 Italy +39 055 214 756 http://www.viadellaspada.com/r... |
Trattoria Marione is an authentic old style trattoria in the heart of Florence, just off the elegant via Tornabuoni. It is always crowded and quite often there is a line out the door. Local home style cooking is the trademark of the place, with typical dishes such as Crostini Toscani. They specialize in traditional bread soups like Ribollita and pappa al pomodoro, but the zuppa di farro (made from spelt, a grain popular in Tuscany) and classic mixed boiled and roasted meats are also particularly tasty. Friendly service and great food at reasonable prices! -Maria Frullini Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Simple, Delicious Tuscan Fare |
Via dell Porcellana 25/r Florence 50123 Italy +39 055 212 691 |
Reservations are necessary to score a seat at this small, narrow restaurant. In operation since 1869, the trattoria excels at the yummy, no-frills cuisine for which Tuscany is famous. Their specialties include steak, chicken, artichoke pie and tripe. These deceptively plain-sounding dishes are the backbone of a hand-written menu. Lining the walls of the trattoria are framed scrapbook pages that feature photos and scribbled accolades of celebrity customers – among them poet Ezra Pound, novelist John Steinbeck, artist Marc Chagall and director Steven Spielberg, who dined here just two years ago. -Hana Alberts Review © 2007, Wcities |