Florence Restaurants Guide
If you're hungry and visiting Florence, here are our reviews & recommendations for some great restaurants. We've gathered these Florence restaurants on our many trips to inspect apartments and our waistlines prove it! Many are the traditional Florentine Trattoria serving up typical Tuscan cuisine - heavy on the meat dishes, however you can always opt for a hearty Ribollita which will easily satisfy and warm you up on a winters day.
Il Latini
via del Palchetti
www.illatini.com
Il Latini is a well know bustling Florentine trattoria with excellent service and warm friendly ambience, inexpensive and an excellent local menu, a favorite for locals and tourists alike. The abundant legsprosciuttos hanging from the cieling add to the great Tuscan atmosphere...
Trattoria Marione
via della Spada 27/r
Tel: 055 214756
Great service, delicious Tuscan cuisine, we enjoyed a delicious home made pasta with wild boar and paricularly enjoyed being the only foreigners in this traditional trattoria, just off via Tornabuoni, I am sure that anybody desiring a classic Florentine trattoria would be more than satisfied with all aspects of this establishment.
La Spada - Trattoria and Rosticceria
via della Spada 62/r
tel: 055 218757
We discovered this very traditional Trattoria in Florence by accident in 1998 and have returned for a bowl of classic Ribolitta for lunch during our inspection trips or a Sunday lunch when the trattoria is full of local families enjoying being overfed in true Tuscan style. The Rosticceria serves up roasted chickens and and meat and roast potatoes and vegetables as well as baked pastas to take away, this is the perfect take home meal if you are renting an apartment and are too tired to cook or go out for dinner.
Procacci
via Tornabuoni 64/r
te: 055 211656
http://www.antinori.it/eng/attorno_al_vino/procacci.htm
Procacci is a landmark wine bar in the famous upmarket shopping street of via Tornabuoni in Florence. This is one of the few remaining original stores in via Tornabuoni, if you want to experience Florence as it once was - same furnishings, beautiful terrazza floors and dark wood panelling, drop in for morning coffee, a light delicious lunch or an aperatif (closes at 8pm). Antinori bought Procacci in 2001 saving it from the usual fate like the English Pharmacy across the street which is now a Todds store, fortunately retaining it's original fascades. Procacci serves wines from Antinori as well as it's famous small soft rolls with Truffles which are absolutley not to be missed. There are also many gift options like truffles and jams etc.. and gift bags.
Giubbe Rosse
Piazza d. Repubblica
055 21 22 80
Genuine old-world alternative Florentine literary cafe, a meeting place for futurist artists, poets and left-wing intellectuals, steeped in history and showing appropriate signs of decay. Delicious hot chocolate and whipped cream or drop by for aperitivo (including hors d'oeuvres) and see the regulars.
Chiaroscuro
Via Del Corso 36
Tel: 055 214247
Located close to Uffizi and Piazza Della Signoria. Perfect for breakfasts and quick buffet lunches. Excellent selection of quality coffees, teas and hot chocolates too. Theme nights for cocktails and happy hour (Mexican, Japanese etc) including creative hors d'oeuvres.
Birreria Centrale
Piazza Cimatori
tel: 055 21 19 15
Centrally located birreria/trattoria, pub atmosphere. Simple, hearty food, interesting beer selection.
Osteria I Buongustai
Via Dei Cerchi 15
tel: 055 291304
Tuscan specialties or panini in this small, often overcrowded osteria. Cosy ambience.
Da Lino
Via. S. Elisabetta 6
tel: 055 284579
Elegant traditional restaurant in the heart of Florence.
Acqua Al 2
Via Vigna Vecchia 40
tel: 055 284170
Close to the Bargello.
Creative cuisine and selected wines in lovely surroundings.
Santo Bevitore
Via Santo Spirito 64
tel: 055 211264
Short stroll from Ponte Vecchio along street lined with antique stores. Large charming enoteca well known for its Chiantis and exquisite interpretation of traditional Tuscan dishes.
Antico Ristoro Di'Cambi
Via S.Onofrio 1R
tel: 055 217134
Interesting walk from Ponte Vecchio through arty neighbourhood packed with unusual antiques and offbeat stores. Family run rustic/chic trattoria which serves a mighty Fiorentina steak and many other local specialties. Superb choice of wines
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