Florence Eats
Where to eat:
Oltrarno:
Baba- Great place for an apperitivo- Love going here before dinner and sitting outside with a glass of vino- they even have a little wine window!
Trattoria 4 Leoni- cool atmosphere and waiters. Request table outside in good weather- it’s on a quiet, quaint piazza.
Be sure to have gelato at Gelateria della Passera on the corner across the piazza.
Casalinga- great, family run, casual, local restaurant! A weekly favorite of ours.
Close to Piazza Santo Spirito
Munaciello Pizzeria- the real deal! Straight from Naples.
Great décor and amazing pizza and food.
Il Santo Bevitore- cool, hip place- close to the Ponte alla Carraia.
Great wine bar next door for aperitivo.
Borgo Antico- sit outside in Piazza Santo Spirito for a great pizza. casual, easy.
Cammillo Trattoria - Fabulous food, great waiters and classic traditional setting!
Trattoria Angiolino- great, local, fun. Love this place!
Gusta Pizza- amazing pizza, very casual.
Be sure to walk around Santo Spirito.
All’Antico Ristoro Di Gambi- Close to San Frediano if you want to walk a little further. Very local neighborhood.
Burro & Acciughe- delicious seafood if you are ready for a break from heavier Tuscan food.
Close to San Frediano. Very local. Via dell’orto 35/R
Pandemonio - Delicious food, a little more off the beaten path
Neromo- We had a fabulous dinner, great seafood and very cool, local vibe
Where to eat:
Around Via Tournabuoni:
Antinori- our favorite for lunch! Classic, old Italian with the best wine in town.
Daniele, the matre’d, is our friend. Perfect stop for lunch break while shopping on via Tournabuoni!
Parione- so good!
Marco will take care of you!
13 Gobbi- Must order the special rigatoni- you won’t regret it!! And the ceramic dishes are fabulous!
Le Antiche Carrozze- Perfect for lunch while shopping on Via Tournabuoni or for casual dinner.
Obika- Mozzarella Bar on Via Tornabuoni.
Beautiful, fun scene to people watch!
La Bussola- great pizza
Where to eat:
Close to the Duomo:
Coquinarius -
Amazing pear ravioli and interesting salads. We love the cool vibe.
Be sure to head to Grom for Gelato after
Osteria Vini e Vecchi Sapori- fabulous food and darling waiters.
Very small, so be ready to squeeze in at communal tables for a fun evening!
Gucci Garden- always fun for people watching and fabulous food!
Perfect break for lunch while shopping- be sure to see the Gucci museum upstairs.
Casual lunch or late afternoon snack spots:
Shake Cafe- new, “healthier” spot for salads, smoothies and juices. Near Duomo
All’antico Vinaio, - Delicious panini!!
Expect a long line, but worth the wait. between the Uffizzi and Santa Croce
‘ino- Fancier, amazing sandwiches- cool setting. Right around corner from the Uffizzi.
I Maldetti Toscana- close to the Duomo.
Our family favorite for a panini on the best schiaciata. very casual- can eat at tables inside or take to go and sit in the Piazza della Signoria.
Caffe Amerini - amazing cappuccino! (we went here every morning when we lived in Florence) And light lunch while shopping on Via Tournabuoni. Very local.
Gilli Cafe- oldest famous coffee/pastry shop in Florence, right on Piazza della Reppublica.
Best cappucino and fun traditional Florentine experience. Fun to sit outside and enjoy la dolce vita!
The Art Bar- an absolute must after dinner!
Tell Paolo we sent you. Via del Moro, 4 Go after Parione and 13 Gobbi