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!
Ditta Artigianale
Nightlife
9
1
Go for the ample brunch menu with delicious French treats like croque madame (try it with avocado). The variety of coffee options is impressive—iced Americanos, flat whites, caffe lattes, and my personal favorite, the "Big Cappuccio" (read: a very large cappuccino). By night, gin-based cocktails are their specialty.
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Volume
Nightlife
5
2
Volume's cozy ambiance encourages lingering. During the day, it's one of the few places where you can leisurely sip a cappuccino as you read or work. At aperitivo time (happy hour), enjoy a plate of finger foods over a bitter Negroni and better conversation. Seating can be scarce, but there's an upside: mingling with the locals is made easier!
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Local Experience
Siena, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni and Chianti
Prices from
67
EUR
Duration
10.3 h
Languages
English, Spanish
La Cucina del Garga
Eating
6
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It's one of Florence's finest family-operated restaurants, and it retains the spirit of the original "Garga," a local artist and chef known for his flamboyant personality as much as his flair for cooking. Come for the food (the tagliatelle del Magnifico is out of this world), but stay for the celebratory vibe and colorful ambiance.
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Il Rifrullo
Nightlife
6
1
Spoon up a heaping plate from the buffet, then grab a Negroni and take it outdoors (note: it's best to call ahead if you actually expect to snag a coveted spot on the terrace!) It's right near the foot of the hill that leads up to piazzale Michelangelo, so it's a wonderful place to either "pregame" a piazzale viewing or relax after making the hike.
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Mercato Centrale
Nightlife
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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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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Siena, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni and Chianti
Prices from
67
EUR
Duration
10.3 h
Languages
English, Spanish
La Cité
Nightlife
10
2
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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Berberè Craft Pizza & Beer
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5
0
Pizza is probably one of the first images that pops to mind when you think of Italy—but I promise this is like no other pizza you'll find in Florence. Crust is crispy, but significantly thicker than Roman-style pizza, and lacking the doughy Naples-style texture. Topping combinations are original—think pairings like ricotta cheese and pumpkin.
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Hemingway
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6
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If you have a sweet tooth, you should definitely spend an hour in this dandy café when visiting Oltrarno. Here you can taste many different types of excellent hot chocolates, accompanied by great cocoa cakes. They also serve a variety of good teas.
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Amblé
Nightlife
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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Bar Brunellesco
Eating
4
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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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Mostodolce
Bars
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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Osteria Nuvoli
Eating
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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Osteria Santo Spirito
Eating
4
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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Dolce Vita
Bars
4
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You'll be spoiled for choice when it comes to wine and cocktails. DV also has a substantial buffet at "aperitivo" hour (when you pay for a drink or cocktail and can take a plate of food at no extra charge.) Expect to find pastas and real dishes, not just finger foods.
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