The best restaurants Florence - Firenze

For lovers of fish and seafood specialities, on the other side of Ponte Vecchio. You will find all types of carpaccios, salads, gratins, fries, rice or homemade pasta in seafood recipes, ultra fresh products for simple and tasty dishes. Great choice guaranteed as a bonus. The Ricchi restaurant also offers a café/pastry/snack section, of its own production, and, in season, a terrace on the lively piazza Santo Spirito. A good address, not very expensive for the area, where it is better to book.

A small trattoria in the heart of the San Lorenzo district, next to the Medici chapels, appreciated by the locals. A charming address, managed with passion by Tommaso and Francesco, both from a family of Florentine restaurateurs. The premises are meticulously decorated and the "country-provençal" decoration is a pleasant change from the traditional trattoria. The welcoming terrace, open all year round, is perfect to enjoy the atmosphere of the neighbourhood and enjoy an authentic (and copious!) homemade Florentine cuisine.

If Venice has its canals, Florence has its guts!In the piazza dei Nerli, in the continuity of the Amerigo Vespucci bridge, you will be able to experience real "street food" Florentine style! Yes, the sbucciato is undoubtedly THE traditional Florentine sandwich, made of tripe(lampredotto)with a choice of salsa verde or picante. Run by two well-known figures in the San Frediano district, this little stand is a must-try for those who love authenticity!

Sabatini restaurant is a pillar of Florence's culinary history, backed by a professional team, its experience and the excellence of its chef, Alessio Mori. An innovative menu and a fresh presentation of dishes. A renowned and high level cuisine for gourmets, capable of satisfying even the most delicate palates. The service is impeccable and privacy is respected, as it should be in fine restaurants, by spaced tables. The decoration remains traditional and warm.

Borgo Antico enjoys a superb setting. In the quiet square of Santo Spirito, it is nice to relax around a complicit table. The house offers an honest selection of regional dishes, with a clear international flavour. However, à la carte dishes are a little expensive. During hot weather, the house also offers large salads. For small budgets, you'll have to fall back on a pizza. Cyclists will be able to converse with the boss who had a large mural depicting runners painted on the wall.

Opened in 1977, this trattoria with a terrace overlooking the Mercato Centrale square offers a very warmly arranged tavern decor, with frames and subdued lights. Several rooms and different atmospheres, always with a lot of character. The menu offers a wide range of Tuscan specialities, such as bistecca alla fiorentina or pasta al ragù, and quality wines. The dishes are cooked in the traditional way and with respect for the product. And to make matters worse, the service is pleasant and cheerful. Remember to make a reservation, especially in the evening!

In the heart of Florence, near Piazza della Signoria, a passage is required in this place founded in the 1960s. The sandwiches in this osteria are legendary! The local bread, schiacciata, is garnished with the ingredients of your choice (the selection is vast: cheeses, sausages, vegetables, homemade creams such as those with truffles or artichokes). Be creative! Otherwise, choose the best-seller: the Favolosa. Some even say that if you didn't go to All'Antico Vinaio, you didn't really go to Florence.

This small family trattoria is very frequented by the locals who come to enjoy simple, tasty and cheap. No routine, the menu changes every day.

Not to be missed near the cathedral! A small charming restaurant that has quickly attracted both Florentine and tourist customers. The room is decorated with care and delicacy. Just look at the entrance to understand that the owners pay the same attention to detail as their customers, and the vaulted rooms lit by large French windows add a more harmonious touch. A quality menu, good Tuscan cuisine based on fresh food, a real delight. Another highlight: their pizza, an exceptional dough!

Authentic Tuscan cuisine, some of whose recipes are taken from medieval cuisine, such as the famous carabaccia (onion soup). There is no lack of specialties. Not to be missed: the delicious potatoes alla carabaccia. Don't miss the homemade pasta, especially alla chiantigiana (with a meat sauce spiced with local flavors), all washed down with chianti, the tagliata (prime rib) and other types of meat cooked over charcoal. Homemade desserts and a very good list of regional wines. Nice terrace.

If the place is pleasant and neat, in a bistro spirit, the dishes offered at Pepò, such as ribollita (a typical Tuscan vegetable soup) orbaccalà (cod in tomato sauce, served only on Fridays), are typical and exquisite. Vegetarian dishes also. Not to spoil anything, the service is all smiles, the prices are wise considering the quality of the food and the location, just a stone's throw from the Mercato Centrale. A glass is brought spontaneously if you wait on the sidewalk to have your table because yes, the address is running!

Opened in 1960, this restaurant-wine bar has a terrace on a small quiet square, as well as a very beautiful counter, where you can enjoy an excellent pizza cooked over a wood fire or a succulent pasta dish: tagliatelle with mushrooms and mint, fagottini with pecorino and pears... For dessert, tiramisu is highly recommended. As for wines, the cellar has no less than 150 labels, enough to satisfy the most demanding customers. The atmosphere is most pleasant, with a subdued light and a decor that is both modern and patina.

Considered the oldest trattoria in the city, this restaurant, founded in 1875, belongs to the Florentine tradition. Appreciated by Montale and Quasimodo, it hosts the annual scientific prize for olive oil and wine; a good sign for the cuisine of this institution, an integral part of a visit to Florence. Tuscan specialities are served: rigaglie alla salvia and its involtini of meat and artichoke, trippa, bistecca alla fiorentina, not to mention traditional meats such as wild boar, roe deer, all served with quality wines.

Pasta lovers will appreciate this address, located near Santa Maria Novella piazza, and ideal for a good meal. In addition to the smiling welcome, and the retro 1930s style decoration, the fresh pasta is prepared daily before your eyes and admirably cooked. Ravioli, tagliatelle, spaghetti, pappardelle, tortelloni, pici or gnocchi... It's hard to make a choice! A few vegetarian dishes (hot or cold) complete the range of this good-natured table. And besides, it's open every day.

Restaurant located in the historic heart of Florence, between Piazza della Signoria and the Cathedral. This is a very busy address, so it's advisable to make a reservation as places are limited. For a candlelit dinner in a warm atmosphere, served by very attentive staff, romance is guaranteed! Apart from this special care for the customer, the strong point of this address remains its cuisine based on traditional Tuscan recipes: the quality is top-notch and the meat excellent, like the bistecca alla fiorentina, a real delight not to be missed! Dishes that stand out for their quality and effortless presentation. A pleasant discovery.

The temple of the mythical bistecca alla Fiorentina, located in the heart of the historic district, very close to the cathedral. To the delight of the carnivorous, this former antique shop, opened in 1875 (now transferred to Piazza Massimo D'Azeglio), has become a dashing steak house with a chic brocante decor. Grilled over an open fire, seasoned with coarse salt and herbs, carved before your eyes, juicy and exceptionally tender, the local Chianina prime rib continues to be a Florence staple.