The best restaurants Florence - Firenze

Under the supervision of the rabbi of Florence, Rav Joseph Levi offers kosher cuisine with several vegetarian dishes in a simple but pleasant setting. The restaurant adjoins the synagogue and the attentive staff never fails to tell anecdotes about the construction of one of the most beautiful places of worship in Italy. An excellent rallying point for the Florentine Jewish community, but also for travellers from all over the world who love falafels, because here the recipe for chickpea dumplings is mastered. Nice kosher wine list.

An often high sound volume, a place steeped in history, a family and refined cuisine when necessary, Il Guscio logically receives the jury's congratulations! The menu offers very good culinary experiments, particularly in terms of fish, such as the creamy palamita con robiola e aneto (bonito carpaccio on a bed of whole cow's milk fresh cheese, Lombardy speciality, sprinkled with dill). This small, popular but sophisticated canteen is undoubtedly one of the best addresses in its category. Reservation recommended.

Here is a special address in the San Frediano district, for its quiet location in the charming piazza del Cestello, in the shade of the 15th century church of the same name, for its clientele of regulars and, finally, for its refined atmosphere. As soon as you enter, an imposing bar and a fish stall welcome you. The menu favours seafood products, such as shrimp carpaccio or tuna tartar on a bed of mozzarella. Courtesy service in the image of this first-class restaurant. As a bonus, the presentation of the dishes is quite exuberant!

Fast food is rare enough in the Santa Croce neighborhood that this kebab is worth noting, especially since their sandwiches are always fresh. Two meats are available, usually chicken and veal. Something to eat in a hurry and for less money.

Elegant and warm, this restaurant, located not far from Piazza della Libertà, offers a typical Tuscan cuisine, yet revisited and creative. Inside, when the house is full, you quickly feel cramped. If the content of the dishes is exquisite and seasonal, it is not easy to be well seated, as the chairs are not very comfortable. The experienced chef, Carlo, knows how to make wonderful things with simple dishes, such as fresh pasta, Florentine soup or even small truffle ravioli.

A fixed menu with 2 dishes, contorno, wine and water. Specialities of parpadelle al anchovies di cinghiale. The restaurant is very clean. A good address for breakfast at a low price.

The Celestino remains extremely well known and recognized by amateurs of good tables in Florence. It must be said that the house has some 150 years of experience. Inside, the restaurant reserves treasures like its Etruscan walls or a fresco painted by ceiling in one of its rooms. For those who prefer to stay outside, two flower terraces are open in summer. Old Tuscan cuisine and best guaranteed recipes.

Very close to the Badia Fiorentina church,an address frequented mainly by young people during the first service and then by regulars, which offers a creative cuisine whose specialities are appreciated: soup of the day, chicory gnocchi, rice with green sauce, various fresh pasta, tagliata, many pastries and good chianti. The colourful decoration of the restaurant, with many plates on the walls, is particularly amusing. Good atmosphere, refined food... everything is done to spend an excellent time at the table, and this since 1978!

This is a great place to discover the charm of an authentic Florentine trattoria, open since 1927, located at the end of Borgo alla Croce ("the street of 100 stores"). The Barrino's decor is meticulous (see the hall of mirrors!) and each object has its own importance. The recipes are 100% Tuscan, with bistecca alla fiorentina a particular highlight, accompanied by fresh produce from the surrounding countryside. The menu gives pride of place to seasonal produce and homemade dishes.

Want to get taller? Welcome to one of the most incredible places in Florence. This restaurant overlooks the Arno and the Oltrarno district from its magnificent terrace. By day, by night, at sunset... it is difficult to say when is the best time to spend there, as Florence changes its face every hour of the day. On the plate side, gastronomic cuisine influenced by different Mediterranean flavours. To enjoy rooftop at a lower cost, you can also opt for aperitivo, from 7pm to 9pm.

This restaurant is located in a narrow street in the typical florentine charm. A corner of the terrace has views of part of the cathedral... considerable detail, especially in the evening for dinner. Guaranteed good and peaceful atmosphere. Traditional florentine dishes using fresh local produce. The impeccable service and warm welcome make it a popular place of Florentine themselves.

The Oltrarno is also eclectic at the table! The proof is in the pudding at this address, run since 1998 by Italian chefs with a passion for Japanese gastronomy. It takes advantage of the proximity of the sea to play with the recipes, the freshness of the fish often guaranteeing the success of the culinary magic potion they have concocted. The desserts, all homemade, are also a pleasant surprise. With its neat design and clean lines, the restaurant attracts Florentine customers who like to dress up and enjoy themselves around a table.

Here is an osteria, a pizzeria with wood oven, a restaurant (in the evening), but also a glacier and a grocery store... A stone's throw from Piazza Santa Croceand Ponte Vecchio, 1,000 m² dedicated to a quality kitchen, with intimate spaces distinctly decorated to help you find your way around. Our heart leans towardsthe pizzeria, orchestrated by the talented pizza chef Vito Scavo. Crispy dough, quality ingredients, everything is there, just like the Torcicoda made from Puglia burrata, nduja de Calabria (tender spicy pork sausage) and cherry tomatoes.

An extraordinary place near the churches of Santa Croce and Sant'Ambrogio. This former 15th century convent, converted into a prison from 1832 to 1983, and then reborn as a residential complex, gave birth in its centre to this charming restaurant with an inspired name. Particular, original, original and faithful to its origins, each corner has kept the imprint of its previous destinations. The house offers a traditional cuisine of quality and excellent pizzas. A wide range of Italian and international artisanal beers to accompany them.

Beautiful trattoria room popular and rustic. The cuisine is traditional and simple. The address is not one of the good tips because everyone seems to know it... In season, it is most often necessary to queue in the late afternoon, before the doors open, to have a chance to get a table. Once served, it is easy to understand why this place is so popular. Here, good food goes hand in hand with simple and light dishes. One of the great Milanese specialities is served here, osso buco, a veal shank gently cooked in stew.

In the heart of the city's most touristy district, this restaurant, both cheap and friendly, offers both typical Tuscan recipes and the essential pizzas. If the boss is on duty, she prepares the dough directly. It is even possible to see it at work. Very lively and open for more than 35 years, it attracts Florentines as well as tourists and students. Decoration evoking the style of the 1930s, in a huge room for a restaurant in the centre. Relaxed atmosphere and pleasant service.

Often the best addresses are small restaurants that dedicate time, experience and passion to their cuisine. Il Vezzo is one of them. Just a stone's throw from the Mercato Centrale, in a warm and friendly atmosphere, it offers a menu of Florentine and Tuscan traditions to discover the freshness of the selected products and their incomparable aromas. Harmonious dishes for a balanced cuisine, a real tribute to the richness of the Tuscan land. The place is pleasant and tastefully decorated: a good compromise between elegance and Tuscan style!

A marriage between two travelling minds, Roberta and Oliver Betancourt, each with their own background and affinities. Chef Oliver, with passion and delicacy, transmits, in the creation of his recipes, his sensations and his know-how. His cuisine is a journey between Venezuela, his country of origin, France, Spain, Asian countries and of course Florence. Let's meet for a wonderful culinary experience! Dishes told by the owner, Roberta, who is also a sommelier, and who knows how to recommend the right wine. A contemporary cuisine rich in emotions.

A privileged position for this place, in the heart of the historic center, a stone's throw from Palazzo Pitti, authentic in its cuisine, in its services and in its style. Warm and friendly as tradition dictates, it offers a journey to discover Tuscan recipes revisited by chef Luca Cai, such as lampredotto presented with modernity. Dishes that exude the freshness of the raw materials, where the chef expresses all his know-how and culinary passion. An explosion of aromas and flavors in every bite. Excellent wines!

An address to discover in the San Frediano district, born as a simple Enoteca, as shown by its typical entrance, today The Barrique, while maintaining an exemplary cellar. It offers a traditional Tuscan cuisine that relies on daily raw materials to exhale the aromas of its recipes. The menu changes according to the season and availability of the dishes, which are well conceived and well presented. Another asset is the warm and friendly atmosphere of the place. A plus, a small internal terrace very pleasant in the beautiful season.

An address that perfectly combines the pleasure of the palate with the pleasure of the place, a small marvel located in a medieval building rich in history and secrets. The imprint of the centuries is strongly present and well highlighted by the owner who has preserved the authenticity of the walls, the vaults and the antique objects carefully preserved, the medieval well being the emblem. For a place like this, excellent cuisine is a must: refined and delicate dishes of Tuscan cuisine with a touch of innovation. Excellent cocktail bar.

Here's the latest offering from Fabio Picchi, a media-savvy chef who's been nurturing his gastronomic legend for over 40 years! With this small, sixteen-cover restaurant, he once again succeeds in making diners forget the classic Italian hors d'oeuvres. On the menu, an extrovert fusion cuisine that divinely juggles the best of Tuscan produce with spicy notes from the Far East. The Japanese-Korean duo at the helm of the kitchen take tradition on a brilliant journey.

Value for money is undeniably one of the strong points of this address. The house philosophy is simple: tasty traditional Florentine dishes, with generous portions. For those who prefer pizzas, no disappointment: they're certainly among the best in the area. A simple, traditional atmosphere in a warm and friendly place, where the owner's warmth and friendliness reign supreme. A cuisine of character and authenticity, based on the freshness and quality of its raw materials. The terrace is best appreciated in fine weather.

A small restaurant in Sant'Ambrogio that rightly calls itself a bistro. The young team who run it enthusiastically propose their culinary philosophy based on the origin and quality of the raw materials, exclusively local. A cuisine that is by no means a prisoner of tradition, but which knows how to personalize its recipes for dishes with character and authentic aromas. A few well-cared-for tables in a cosy setting, just like its owners!

Not far from the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, the Belcore restaurant is a reference point for discovering a delicate cuisine based in part on traditional Tuscan recipes. The experience in the choice and elaboration of the cooked products and the elegance in the realization of the dishes are the bases of its success, which make it a well known address in Florence. An experience built on the professionalism of the staff, in a comfortable and intimate place. Not to mention a well-stocked cellar that meets the needs of everyone.

Originally from the Naples area, Giovanni Santarpia has opened his pizza temple in Florence, a 15-minute walk from Porta Romana. A place that is worth the detour! A perfect combination of Neapolitan tradition and top quality ingredients. An arancino di mare (squid ink rice stuffed with shrimp and citrus) to start. Then the pizzas enter the scene. Margherita, Marinara, Caponatina... know how to choose. You should also know that this pizzeria is among the best in Italy!