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 Classic Tuscan cuisine |
Via Sant'Onofrio, 1r Florence 50123 Italy +39 55 21 7134 |
This attractive restaurant serves traditional dishes, made from genuine ingredients with simple flavours, in a typical, Florentine inn atmosphere. The menu is classic and includes specialties such as ribollita, tagliatelle, Florentine tripe, fried brain and Florentine steak. There is also a good choice of classic Chianti. The 16th-century rooms are furnished in a sober style, with a lot of wood with period furnishings and decorations. In the summer, visitors can eat outside in the adjoining piazza. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A taste of Egypt |
Via Palazzuolo, 28r Florence 50123 Italy +39 55 29 3146 |
This is a small Egyptian bakery which has now become a classic spot in the city. Managed by the man who gave this shop its name, it offers visitors the opportunity to taste Arab bread, pitta, stuffed with vegetables, falafel or lamb meat, shwarma, as well as spicy sauces, of sesame or yogurt. They also sell other Mediterranean specialties such as Greek salad, and sweets such as baklava, which has almonds, pistachio and honey. Customers eat standing up inside. 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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Don't miss the wild boar |
Via del Trebbio, 1r Florence 50123 Italy +39 55 21 3768 |
This is one of the oldest restaurants of its kind in the city, with a few centuries of history behind it. In 1880 Orazio Lapi was named as the head of the Antinori and gave his name to this place. Since then dukes, princes and many famous people have passed through these doors. Some of the best and most authentic Tuscan cuisine is served here. One of the starters is ribollita made with aromas of the orchard and wild boar pappardelle. The wild boar maremmana is also not to be missed, as is the grilled goat. They also serve excellent Tuscan and regional wines. 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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Sophisticated bistro |
Lungarno Corsini, 12r Florence 50123 Italy +39 55 21 0751 / +39 55 21 0752 |
Identical in every way to its sister establishment in Monte Carlo, this upscale, cosmopolitan bistro offers a variety of food, drinks and snacks throughout the day. Hot and cold dishes range from a light salad to smoked salmon to something a little more filling. Or just stop by for a couple of drinks with friends. On Sundays, American-style brunch, the perfect start to a long lazy Sunday, is served in this popular cocktail rendez-vous. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Good food from Tuscany and Sicily |
Piazza del Tiratoio, 1r Florence 50124 Italy +39 55 21 8477 |
Located in a delightful piazza in the ancient San Frediano quarter, this restaurant is characterized by its Tuscan-Sicilian food and its reasonable prices. Regional dishes and Sicilian food are on offer here, including spaghetti Messina-style, and Sicilian soup. Ciao Bella also offers pizza cooked in a wood oven, fish and seafood, all of which can all be accompanied by Sicilian wines. 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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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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Impressive décor and menu |
Via delle Belle Donne, 3 Florence 50123 Italy +39 55 21 1396 http://www.garga.it/gargait/to... |
This restaurant's attractive menu and unusual décor of frescoes and bare brick walls are all part of its popular appeal. Food is so wonderfully presented that it seems almost a shame to touch it, but worse still would be not to taste it at all. If in doubt what to go for, just try a bit of everything! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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American bar & restaurant |
Lungarno Vespucci, 22r Florence 50123 Italy +39 55 239 6700 |
Since 1953, this elegant American bar and restaurant has welcomed a cosmopolitan clientèle. Rich in flavour but deliciously light, its sophisticated menu makes this the perfect lunchtime rendezvous. Fish and meat dishes are particularly good, whilst the wholesome apple pie goes down a treat. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The freshest fish and seafood |
Via Orti Oriccellari, 29 Florence 50125 Italy +39 55 21 5413 |
Just a couple of steps away from the main station, this restaurant cooks good fish at good prices, and the service is excellent. The freshness of the fish is guaranteed here because the dishes change according to market availability. Among the antipasti are oysters, Venus clams, sardines and a marinated salmon carpaccio. First courses include fresh pasta with fish sauce, lobster and scampi. Main courses include fish cooked in various, but always interesting, ways. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Friendly trattoria |
Via Cennini, 6r Florence Italy +39 55 21 8623 |
This place was once popular with the porters from the Santa Maria Novella railway station, but is now a place to go when you want to eat some traditional food. You should start with the classic chicken liver crostini and the tasty croquettes, then move on to the pappa al pomodoro, the ribollita (a grain soup), or the pappardelle with rabbit sauce. Obviously you can't leave without trying the steak alla fiorentina cooked over charcoal. You can accompany all this with a good Chianti della Rufina. It has two dining rooms and can seat 50 people. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Flavours of the Mediterranean |
Piazza Ognissanti, 3 Florence 50123 Italy +39 55 26 4201 |
ORVM bar provides an informal yet elegant feeling, with black-and-white marble floors, wooden tables and leather-covered walls and chairs. ORVM restaurant features the ultimate in contemporary Mediterranean cuisine thanks to the ability of Executive Chef Giuseppe Dalla Rosa who uses aromas and seasonal ingredients for light and balanced dishes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Restaurant |
Piazza Ognissanti, 3 Florence 50123 Italy +39 55 28 8781 |
This prestigious restaurant is inside the Grand Hotel. The best place for high-level business lunches. The elegant winter garden has large windows, marble and columns, which give the restaurant a turn-of-the-century feel. The menu is varied and of a high quality. eg. ravioli with a vegetable and truffle sauce, salmon marinated with cane sugar and citrus fruit, and pennette alla bottarga di muggine. High quality wine. 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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Close to S.M. Novella station |
Via Alamanni, 29 Florence 50123 Italy +39 55 21 2992 |
This characteristic bistro-wine bar is close to the Santa Maria Novella station. It is a versatile solution for any time of the day. The premises are rustic with a lot of wood but are decorated with solutions and modern colors. On Fridays and Saturdays they arrange author's dinners which are combined with a choice of wines from a particular vineyard. You can start by trying the fresh sea fish, cheeses mixed meats and oysters. The first courses include both minestrone and polenta which are served in the traditional way. The second courses include everything from rabbit to boar and plates of fresh fish. Naturally the meals are accompanied by wines of the very highest level. 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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A taste of the Caribbean |
Via Faenza, 75r Florence 50121 Italy +39 55 21 2478 http://www.florence.ala.it/lobs/ |
Done up like a Caribbean beach bar with wooden furnishings throughout and huge maps on the walls that will have you hankering after sun-kissed beaches, this fun restaurant in the San Lorenzo district offers an amazing range of seafood. No starters, just stunningly presented main courses available as big or small portions, served with vegetables and rice. The perfect occasion to try out some more unusual fish dishes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One of the most lively bars in the city |
Via Faenza, 4r Florence 50123 Italy +39 55 21 0298 |
This Brazilian restaurant is undoubtedly one of the most lively and energetic establishments in Florence. A good time is guaranteed - whether you are sampling the specialties of the house such as feijoada or churrasco con farofa, or enjoying the various live acts which are put on after dinner, such as the capoeristi di Bahia or the Luis Bocana dancers. After midnight the bar becomes a Latin disco venue. Maracanà has great beers and excellent cachaca (sugar cane grappa) and its late hours make it perfect for night hawks. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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First place |
Via del Moro, 18 Florence 50123 Italy +39 55 28 4897 |
With 30 years experience behind it, this restaurant offers excellent food and careful and high quality service. The menu is always changing. There are very good tortelli d'aragosta (lobster pie), puff pastry with ricotta and basil, and ravioli with artichokes. For main courses there is the delicious duck with orange, leg of lamb filled with artichokes and veal steak with truffles. The cellar is well stocked with Tuscan wine, as well as with wines from northern Italy and France. Located in the historic center of the city, in a beautiful 15th century palazzo, this place is decorated in a low key and elegant manner. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A delicious taste of Puglia |
Via Palazzuolo, 31r Florence 50123 Italy +39 55 21 8846 |
This is a small fish restaurant specializing in Pugliese and south Italian cuisine. There is an extensive menu offering dishes such as impepata di cozze (mussels), Valeriana salad and avocado with king prawns. To follow try the Catalan lobster and the orata alla marinara (gilthead fish). The white wine list in particular is very good. The restaurant, which has about 40 tables, is decorated in a simple, comfortable style with soft lighting, a lot of wood and an arched red brick ceiling. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wide choice of fish dishes |
Piazza Gaddi, 25r Florence 50127 Italy +39 55 70 2100 |
In this restaurant you can sample some of the city's best fish dishes. Meat lovers too will be able to find something to suit their palate. Among the most popular dishes are warm octopus on rocket leaves, prawn and artichoke salad, lobster spaghetti, the pasta dish, linguine allo scoglio, a cuttlefish and beet dish, smoked swordfish carpaccio and sea-bass in a salt crust. There is a good stock of local and regional wines. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming and staff are very attentive and professional. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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An elegant cafe |
Viale Strozzi, 18 Florence 50125 Italy +39 55 49 0965 |
Opposite the Fortezza da Basso, this is one of Florence's most fashionable and popular locations. On the ground floor, the bar is open from the early morning, whereas on the first floor gallery, depending on the time of day, you can have lunch, afternoon tea or after dinner drinks. The food is good and there is a wide range of items on the menu both for lunch and dinner. 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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Enchanting atmosphere |
Piazza Unità Italiana, 6 Florence 50123 Italy +39 55 2 3580 |
On the roof garden of the Grand Hotel Baglioni we find this restaurant and piano bar which in summer becomes a real open air nightclub with its musical appointments. An enchanting atmosphere and from the small terraces adorned with large flowerpots, there are panoramic views of the whole city. A refined menu with specialties from Italy and abroad. 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 |
