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 Out of the ordinary |
Via della Vigna Vecchia, 40r Florence 50121 Italy +39 55 28 4170 http://www.acquaal2.it/ |
Acqua al 2 is, even for glorious Firenze, a special place to wine and dine. White plates signed by Italian and international celebrities line the walls, thanks to its proximity to the Teatro Verdi and its reputation for its sampler platters. Enjoy the offerings of the chef, along with wine you have selected with the help of their expert sommelier. Truly, out-of-the-ordinary cuisine offered in a mix and match menu - choose your favorites, then try some new taste delights. Reservations are absolutely necessary and seatings take place at 7:30p, 9:30p and 11:30p. Ideal after the movies or the theatre. 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 |
 Overlooking the Arno |
Piazza degli Scarlatti Florence 50125 Italy +39 55 29 0076 |
Just minutes from Ponte Santa Trinità on Florence's "left bank," this restaurant and wine bar's snappy modern décor of high tables and bar stools has instant appeal. Belly up to the attractive American-style bar or grab a table for an extended stay. A clever combination of Tuscan and Mediterranean cuisine offers diners an extensive choice of traditional pasta starters and main meat courses. The impressive wine collection is served by the bottle or by the glass. 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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Traditional British fare |
Piazza del Mercato Centrale, 44r Florence 50121 Italy +39 55 265 4029 |
Finding somewhere in the Tuscan capital where you can tuck into a great Yorkshire Pudding is not quite as impossible as it may seem. This typical Scottish pub serves traditional Anglo-Saxon fare morning, noon and night, from bacon and egg breakfasts to salmon and roast beef for dinner. In summertime sit outside at tables on the pub's huge pavement terrace, watching the comings and goings of the market opposite. Brunch served Saturdays and Sundays. 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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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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Inventive pizza, calm setting |
Via delle Cinque Vie, 51 Florence 50138 Italy +39 55 68 5740 |
Surrounded by lush greenery, this unexpected oasis of rustic charm in the heart of the city comes as a pleasant surprise. Originality is key, as is reflected in the menu, which offers diners more than just the average pizza. Have a pizza heaped with unusual toppings such as prawn and asparagus or zucchini. Complement your main course with a variety of unusual seafood starters, salads and imaginative pasta dishes. Make sure to save room for the fabulous homemade desserts. 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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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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Refreshingly different |
Via Ponte alle Mosse, 117r Florence 50145 Italy +39 55 35 2352 http://www.elliotbraun.it |
The Elliot Braun restaurant is trendy and features a garden terrace and a state-of-the-art drinks bar. They host art exhibitions on a regular basis and have become as a result, one of the city's more unique places to enjoy an afternoon or evening repast. Although the cuisine here is not typically Tuscan, they offer a deliciously creative mix that serves to entice the adventurous palate, while at the same time, offering the comforting experience of freshly prepared Italian food. This place is well-worth a visit. 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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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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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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Imaginative menu |
Via Boccaccio, 35r Florence 50133 Italy +39 55 57 5744 |
L'amorosa Visione is itself a vision: simple, modern surroundings are painted in pastel shades setting a tone of cool comfort that provides a perfectly contrasting backdrop to this restaurant's colorful and imaginative menu. Each dish is carefully prepared and set before the diner as a feast for the eye and delight to the palate. Choosing from the fantastic range of dishes on offer is a difficult task—and if you are here for the first time, let the staff guide you through the fabulous seven-course menu. 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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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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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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Wholesome, traditional cuisine |
Via dei Vellutini, 1r Florence 50123 Italy +39 55 21 8562 http://www.4leoni.com |
Tucked away in a corner of the old Santo Spirito district, this restaurant offers wholesome, traditional cuisine in homely surroundings. An attractive variety of cheese and vegetable-based starters is featured on the menu, complemented by fish dishes on Fridays and a good selection of wines. Photos of famous personalities who have eaten here adorn the walls: see how many you can spot! The restaurant offers seating in a non-smoking dining room; a rarity in European public places. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bar, restaurant and music venue rolled into one |
Via Pisana, 77r Florence 50100 Italy +39 55 22 1122 http://www.universalefirenze.it |
After years of closure, this once legendary cinema is enjoying something of a Renaissance as an enormous bar, restaurant and entertainment complex. People come here for a relaxing drink after work and then go on for something to eat in the restaurant, (which offers anything from pizza to gourmet and international cuisine), rounding off the evening with live cabaret, fashion shows or concerts. They have a huge private car park, accessible from Via della Fonderia (situated between Via dell'Anconella and Via Felice Cavallotti). Review © 2007, Wcities |