Don't be disheartened by the tourist traps you see around Florence's main sights! This city is PACKED with delicious eateries, from simple Tuscan trattorias to upscale options back down to burger joints. International cuisine opti…Open the full description
Don't be disheartened by the tourist traps you see around Florence's main sights! This city is PACKED with delicious eateries, from simple Tuscan trattorias to upscale options back down to burger joints.
International cuisine options are rather limited, but take that as your cue to keep your trip menu thoroughly Tuscan!
Osteria Nuvoli
Budget Meals
4
1
Prices are incredibly fair and honest for the area, plus the food is some of the simplest and most delicious in the neighborhood. Stay upstairs and have a sandwich, or head downstairs to dine a bit more leisurely. Go for the salty sides like roasted potatoes and pair them with a plate of porchetta and house red wine.
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Amblé
Budget Meals
7
1
You can have a good coctail in the evening in the little hidden square in just 2 steps to the Ponte Vecchio.
Another interesting thing they have a little market of different old objects. Even the chair you would be sitting at you can buy! Could be interesting for the ones who collect stuff from flea markets.
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Local Experience
Siena, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni and Chianti
Prices from
67
EUR
Duration
10.3 h
Languages
English, Spanish
Bar Brunellesco
Eating
4
0
Though you may not want to follow the typical tourist itinerary, Michelangelo's David is an irrefutable must-see. Before you go to the Accademia, you'll need to fuel up on caffeine to face the crowds. Bar Brunellesco is perfect for that—it's less than a 5-minute walk from the museum, and is one of the few area spots that doesn't overcharge.
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Caffè Enoteca Sant'Ambrogio
Budget Meals
4
0
The buffet during aperitivo time is a total steal! Even just buying a 3 euro beer, you'll have access to a buffet that usually includes fresh salads, a couple of different pasta dishes and even seafood (mussels make a regular appearance here). The wine list is extensive yet inexpensive and includes both Italian and international choices.
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Mercato Centrale
Budget Meals
17
4
For the sights, smells, & sounds, not to mention the shopping! It's the perfect place to stop in for a change of scenery when you tire of Renaissance paintings and churches. If you're staying in an apartment and want to cook dinner in one night, this is where you should shop! But you can also grab a quick sandwich for lunch or any number of snacks.
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Dolci e Dolcezze
Eating
4
0
If your sweet tooth strikes while you're around the edges of the Sant'Ambrogio neighborhood, make your way toward piazza Beccaria and grab something from this place—it's sure to satisfy. Beyond miniature pies and lemon tarts, they've also got cream or chocolate-filled cornetti for a decadent breakfast (wash them down with some espresso).
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Local Experience
Siena, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni and Chianti
Prices from
67
EUR
Duration
10.3 h
Languages
English, Spanish
Osteria Santo Spirito
Budget Meals
6
1
Osteria Santo Spirito is a fabulous place to stop when hunger hits and you realize you haven't made dinner reservations—but you want something more special than a sandwich. The prices are some of the fairest in the city center, considering the generous portion sizes. Though it can feel slightly touristy, it's most definitely not a "trap."
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Mostodolce
Budget Meals
4
1
Part dive-bar, part greasy-spoon-with-an-Italian-twist, Mostodolce makes an impression. There's a variety of hamburgers worth sampling, but you can also enjoy more Italian tastes like fritto misto (a great big delicious mix of fried vegetables) and coccoli (fried dough). There's not much Florentine fare, but you'll find a lot of Florentine people!
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Gelateria Santa Trinita
Eating
6
2
You can enjoy high-quality, freshly made gelato in a variety of portion sizes (from just a small cup to a huge, dare-you-to-finish-it cone). It's consistently super-smooth and the choices cover a wide range of tastes—think strawberry and pear or stracciatella (vanilla with chocolate streaks) and pistachio.
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La Cité
Shopping
12
3
On the most basic level, it's just a really cool building where it's easy to feel at home. It's two stories with a hidden little loft area off to the side as well. They've got an extensive selection of books (mostly on music and radical political movements) that you can leaf through for fun or purchase. Expect live music most nights of the week.
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Cantina del gelato
Cafes
2
0
Visit it for a good handmade ice cream or fresh smoothes with some fruits. Better then a hot pasta during the summer day. Then you can eat it close to the arno and have a bit of fresh air.
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Gelateria La Carraia
Budget Meals
4
3
Apart from the unbeatable value, the variety, and the fact that it's always flooded with locals, Carraia is worth a visit because you can enjoy your cone out on the picturesque bridge of the same name. While you're slurping to your heart's content, you can take in the breathtaking cityscape without being trampled by fellow travelers.
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ARA': è Sicilia
Budget Meals
2
2
You can try good food and good coffe. And you won't find there lot's of people, cause this is just a small local bar.
You will find a bit of sicilian atmosphiere inside. They have beautiful tipes of sweets.
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Gusta Pizza
Budget Meals
3
1
The short menu consists of simple, delicious, cheap pizzas, fluffy and southern (not thin-crust, Roman style). You can't go wrong with a margherita—basic mozzarella, tomato sauce and basil—but the Calabrese is another top pick. You can either dine inside or enjoy your pizza on the steps of the historic Basilica Santo Spirito, a stone's throw away.
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Cioccolateria Ballerini
Budget Meals
3
0
This is lunch-on-the-go done right! Pasta and salad are typically served in plastic containers, but the unbelievably cheap pizza steals the show: you'll only need a slice or two since the crust is made from deliciously salty "schiacciata" bread, a Tuscan specialty. Post-pizza, pick up a pistachio cookie or grab a gift bag of candies as a souvenir.
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