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!

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!

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.

An address that stands out! The young owners have given it a quality identity, offering freshness and zero mileage raw material: a considerable asset in offering dishes with Florentine aromas. A culinary journey through local artisanal products, between delicatessen, meat and cheese... a delight! The place is bright and friendly, decorated with simplicity, with an open kitchen. Very nice and pleasant the few tables outside, on the charming square of San Pier Maggiore, next to the Arco di San Pierino.

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.

This restaurant is part of the short list of quality addresses in the centre of Florence, a stone's throw from the cathedral. The period architecture and elegant decoration make it a choice stopover. On one side of the entrance, a beautiful exhibition of the best wines of the region, and on the other side, a small lounge where magazines on Tuscan cuisine are freely read. The excellence of its cuisine has established its reputation, particularly for its fresh products and homemade pasta. We love burrataravioli on a bed of pestoand onion cream!

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.

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.

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.

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.

A well-known Florentine restaurant with a large shaded terrace, located in a lively neighbourhood on a characteristic small square. A warm welcome, a finely decorated interior that respects the tradition of trattorie and classic Tuscan recipes. A good place to enjoy its aromas and flavours in a friendly atmosphere. A menu that stands out for its know-how and quality. And for those in a hurry, the corner café next door, from the same owner, offers excellent sandwiches and fast food.

Whether you want to flatter your taste buds with sweet or savoury ingredients, this is one of the best rustic addresses in the Tuscan capital. Undoubtedly the place to enjoy wonderful pastries, melting focaccias, delicious sandwiches with a glass of wine at the counter or in a small elegant room. However, you have to be patient, there are often crowds. Everything here comes from the famous Verrazzano estate, located near Greve in Chianti.