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 Just like mamma makes it |
Via dei Pilastri, 51r Florence 50121 Italy +39 55 24 2907 |
This homely trattoria par excellence has a regular clientèle who come here almost everyday to eat its exquisite dishes at their usual table. You mustn't miss out on the fried meat dish (fritto), which is so light you could carry on eating it forever. The soups are also good (especially the grain soup), as is the boiled beef, the roast meets, and the fish which is usually served on Fridays. The restaurant is simply decorated and welcoming and the house wine is very good. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great fish dishes |
Via delle Terme, 23r Florence 50123 Italy |
As indicated by the name, you can enjoy an intimate evening in this small restaurant which is popular with the people of Florence. First courses might include spaghetti with crabmeat, taglierini with Porcini mushrooms with sage, sheets of freshly-made puff-pastry with tails of mazzancolle with red pepper. For the second courses, side of veal white truffle, rabbit with prunes, large scampi with tarragon. The desserts are all home-made and are particularly good. The menu of regional wines is also very good. Warm and elegantly decorated surroundings provide the perfect context for the unobtrusive service. 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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Home of Buontalenti Gelato |
Viale dei Mille 20r Florence 50131 Italy +39 055 578 682 http://www.buontalenti.it/ |
Apparent by the double-parked cars out front, people come from all around to enjoy Badiani's. It is said that the much loved flavor Buontalenti was created here! This unique cream-flavored gelato was said to have been named after Bernardo Buontalenti, the famous Mannerist architect and artist. He is believed to have invented frozen dessert (made of cream and fruits) for the Medici's extravagant court banquets. Among the most popular flavors are: Buontalenti, Pinolata, Stracciatella...but there are many more including lighter fruit flavors. Also offering fresh pastries, the cream and apple sfogliatelle are well worth a trip. -Maria Frullini 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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Enchanting location |
Piazza Santo Spirito, 6r Florence 50125 Italy +39 55 21 0437 |
This place is constantly packed with a relatively young crowd. Its location, opposite Santo Spirito church, makes it particularly enchanting. In summer customers can eat outside in the piazza. The gigantic dishes on offer here make it a distinctive place, from its vegetable and fish starters to excellent meats with salad and tomatoes. It also offers good pizza and great homemade desserts. 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Tuscan cuisine |
Piazza del Mercato Centrale, 2r Florence 50122 Italy +39 55 21 8550 http://www.trattoriamario.com |
This little trattoria is always full of people, so it's advisable to get there before noon to secure a table. A faily-run establishment, this is one of the most popular, traditional and affordable eateries in the city. Delicious cuts of meat are on display and the kitchen is perfectly visible from your seat. Simple, Tuscan cuisine are available to sample: ribollita (bread and bean soup), pappa al pomodoro (bread and tomato soup), rigatoni with ragù (meat sauce), minestrone, bistecca alla fiorentina (traditionally prepared steak on the bone, served rare with a wedge of and fagioli all'uccelletto (beans prepared with the same seasonings as a chicken). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Versatile Tuscan restaurant |
Via del Barco, 21 Florence 50127 Italy +39 55 43 3458 |
The menu at this versatile restaurant features a selection of meat and fish dishes which are all well worth trying. There are many seafood starters as well as excellent tagliatelle with salmon. There is a wide choice of main courses and all are all accompanied by white Italian wines. There is a simple atmosphere here with wooden walls and fresh fish on display, creating a feel of a restaurant by the sea. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Traditional Florentine inn |
Via dell'Orto, 35a Florence 50123 Italy +39 55 22 4148 |
This fine Florentine inn lies in San Frediano, the traditional winery and inn district of the city. The food here includes local meats and Tuscan cheeses, with traditional main courses including pasta with mushrooms, roast ham and veal with vegetables. The home-made desserts are excellent and include apple cake and pears in chocolate. There is also a good choice of local wines. The inn is divided into two floors with a lovely stone balcony and there are wooden tables with paper tablecloths, all adding to the low-key and simple ambiance. 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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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 |
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Excellent food |
Via Ghibellina, 87 Florence 50122 Italy +39 55 24 2777 http://www.enotecapinchiorri.com/ |
This is one of the best restaurants in Florence, and without doubt the most expensive given the nature of its cuisine and the value of its wine cellar. You are advised to book in advance, at which time you will also be able to choose items from the menu and select your wine in advance. The restaurant is truly sought-after, as are the dishes served up here - created by the wonderfully imaginative chefs. They are all guided by Signora Pinchiorri, Annie Féolde, who personally takes charge of the running of the restaurant. Reservation absolutely necessary. Gentlemen are required to wear a jacket. A mixture of Tuscan ingredients and French cuisine. 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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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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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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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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Celebrity favourite |
Via dei Macci, 118r Florence 50122 Italy +39 55 234 1100 |
Tucked away in the heart of the historic district of Santa Croce, this beautifully kept restaurant's old-fashioned charm and flair for authentic local cuisine have made it a popular haunt of the rich and famous. Don't come here looking for basic dishes and ordinary meats: expect exotic cuts of various types of local wild game. Given a light new touch, revamped traditional fare features on its inspirational menu of starters, main courses and desserts. Great wine list too. If you're looking to save a bit, go around the corner to their trattoria Il Cibreino. The secret? Same menu (minus a couple items), same kitchen, lower prices - it's just knowing which door to go through. Also within the same block are their Caffè and shop, and their Dinner Theatre. You're guaranteed a good time in this neighborhood if you venture over here for lunch or dinner. 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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Arthusian tradition |
Via Frà Bartolomeo, 52r Florence 50136 Italy +39 55 57 3257 |
This is a restaurant for after-theater or late night snacks. Start with cold antipasti like marinated herring, hare pâté with truffle, sheep's cheese with fig jam or prawn salad. There are meat second courses or savory crêpes. The wine is served by the glass and there is very good grappa to aid the digestion. The air conditioned room is simple but comfortable and the cooking is based on the Artusian tradition. 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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Unusual local dishes inside a crypt |
Via San Niccolò, 60r Florence 50125 Italy +39 55 234 2836 |
This is a wonderful way of discovering the traditional district of San Niccolo. The restaurant serves classic local dishes and flavours. You should try unusual dishes such as budelline in umido intestines), tongue, cimalino in salsa verde or cavolo verzo rifatto (savoy cabbage). Dishes such as pappa al pomodoro (bread soup with tomato) or spezzatino ai porcini (mushroom stew) are also excellent. Good Tuscan wine is available. This fascinating ancient osteria is located in a crypt which dates back to the 11th century, and is at the back of the Chiesa di San Niccolo. You only have to go up the stairs on the inside of the establishment to visit the church. 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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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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Restaurant located at the Regency Hotel |
Piazza D'azeglio, 3 Florence 50121 Italy +39 55 24 5247 |
A high quality restaurant inside the Regency hotel, the Relais Le Jardin's cuisine has its roots in local tradition but has elaborated with creative tasty new dishes. First courses include Porcini mushrooms or truffles; and typical second courses are duck and fish with balsamic vinegar and Porcini mushrooms. The range of wines is first-rate. The room is very elegant in a classical style, like the living room of an ancient villa. The atmosphere is made sober by the painted windows and the walls which are fitted with wood. 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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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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Reasonably priced French cuisine |
Piazza San Lorenzo, 8r Florence 50123 Italy +39 55 28 1941 |
Opposite the market, we find this small restaurant ideal for those who want to try genuine Florentine cuisine without spending too much. The menu is basic and consists of traditional dishes such as pappa al pomodoro, ribollita, carni ai ferri and the house specialty, boiled beef with a lovely green sauce. 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 |
