Our Favorite Places to Dine
We've spent countless hours exploring Florence's incredible food scene, and these are our absolute must-tries! Get ready for some seriously delicious adventures:
Restaurants That Stole Our Hearts
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1. Trattoria 13 Gobbi - Via del Porcellana, 9R
This cozy family-run gem serves the most authentic Tuscan comfort food! This cozy family-run gem is famous for their show-stopping rigatoni nella zuppiera, and the staff treats you like long-lost relatives. Perfect for a romantic dinner!
2. La Giostra - Borgo Pinti, 16 R
Dinner here feels like dining in a Tuscan prince's home (because you literally are!). Don’t miss out on their famous bistecca alla fiorentina!
3. Osteria dell'Enoteca - Via Romana, 70/r
Wine lovers, this is your paradise! Their pasta is handmade daily, and the wine selection will make any sommelier weep with joy. Try the pici cacio e pepe!
4. Il Pizzaiuolo - Via dei Macci, 113r
The best Neapolitan pizza in Florence! The dough is perfection, and watching the pizzaiolos work is like performance art. Come hungry and prepare to queue - it's worth every minute!
5. All'Antico Vinaio - Multiple locations
Home of Florence's most famous sandwiches! These aren't just paninis - they're towering masterpieces. The "La Favolosa" will change your life. Perfect for a picnic lunch!
6. Vini e Vecchi Sapori - Via dei Magazzini, 3/r
This tiny treasure serves enormous flavors! The menu changes daily based on what's fresh, and every dish tells a story. It's like eating at your Italian grandmother's house.
7. Trattoria Marione - Via della Spada, 27/Rosso
Since 1944, they've been serving soul-warming Tuscan classics. Their bistecca alla fiorentina is legendary, and the atmosphere buzzes with local energy and laughter.
8. Tehran Restaurant - Via dei Cerchi, 25/R
When you need a break from pasta and pizza, Tehran offers some of the most delicious Persian food in Florence - it's become one of our favorite spots!
Chic Dining & Drinks​
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1. La Ménagère - Via de' Ginori, 8/R
Part restaurant, part flower shop, part design store - pure Instagram magic! Their brunch is divine, and dinner feels like dining in a fairy tale. Don't miss their cocktails!
2. Locale Firenze - Via delle Seggiole, 12r
Modern Italian cuisine that respects tradition while embracing creativity. The ambiance is effortlessly cool, perfect for celebrating special moments together and for enjoying special drinks. Fun tip - ask for them to show you the downstairs and wine cellar!
3. Manifattura - Piazza di S. Pancrazio, 1
Industrial-chic vibes meet incredible Italian cuisine. Their aperitivo spread is legendary, and the cocktails are craft perfection. Ideal for pre-dinner drinks!
Bars & Sweet Treats
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1. Cafe Gilli - Via Roma, 1r
Florence's most elegant historic café since 1733! Make sure to try their Il Negroni del Centenario - the only time you will get to try Negroni jelly. It's liquid art in a glass!
2. Loggia Roof Bar - Piazza Santo Spirito, 9
Sunset cocktails with stunning city views - need we say more? This rooftop gem is perfect for romantic toasts while watching Florence glow in golden light.
3. Vivoli - Via Isola delle Stinche, 7r
The gelato gods blessed this family-run shop! Since 1930, they've been creating creamy perfection. Try the crema or pistacchio - you'll understand why locals line up daily.
Don't Miss: Florence's Wine Windows​
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While exploring, keep an eye out for the famous buchette del vino (wine windows) throughout the city! These tiny windows in Renaissance palaces were used to sell wine during plague times. Many are being restored - it's like a treasure hunt finding them all!
Pro tip: Make reservations where possible, and don't be afraid to ask for recommendations - Florentine hospitality is legendary!