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 op...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!
Trattoria La Casalinga
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Whether you're in Florence a few hours or a few years, going to La Casalinga you get a warm-and-fuzzy feeling like you're part of a family. The staff is welcoming; watching them tease and talk with the regulars as they move from table to table is entertaining enough to merit a visit. It's almost just a bonus that the food is amazing, too.
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Osteria Buongustai
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It's a top pick for lunchtime if you've just visited the Uffizi or the Palazzo Vecchio but want to avoid the tourist traps in the area. You can easily have a filling lunch for under 10 euro. Walking in, you'll be able to see the staff at work and get an idea of what's good that day. One of the standouts is the tagliolini pasta with truffle sauce!
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Le Vespe
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3
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Try the tasty Canadian tapas menu! There's truly something for everyone, from simple-but-savory items like fried chicken with specialty sauces and pita bread with hummus to more adventurous treats like spicy papaya salad and kimchi pancakes. Be aware, though: the offerings change seasonally! (This is a good thing, promise).
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Osteria Nuvoli
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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 de l'Ortolano
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You'll be treated like family—this is a rarity in the area (the osteria is located between piazza Santissima Annunziata and the Duomo). Tired of pasta al pomodoro? Massimo whips up unusual specialties like risotto al vin santo and rabbit with vegetable stuffing. Vegetarians will find plenty of options, too.
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Osteria Santo Spirito
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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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La Cucina del Garga
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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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Berberè Craft Pizza & Beer
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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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Mercato Centrale
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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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Mostodolce
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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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Ristorante La Spada-Rosticceria
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Stop by the rosticceria for a budget takeaway meal (expect a wait at rush hour; note that food on display is sold by weight)—then dine in piazza Santa Maria Novella before sightseeing. Or sit down and dine on fresh food in the large, neighboring restaurant (note that prices will be higher for the same food since you're getting table service.)
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Soul Kitchen
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The crowd is a bit more "local" compared to similar bars on the street. There's a comfortable downstairs room great for large groups. It's a nice place to either start or end your night, since they have a plentiful buffet during aperitivo hour and plenty of space to spread out and chat when you want to wind down at the end of the evening.
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Shake Cafe
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Suffering from coffee and cornetto fatigue? Shake puts a more international spin on breakfast. The smoothies, frappes and juice blends are what make it worth a visit, but the sandwich and salad selection isn't half-bad either! If you're visiting the famous Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, this is a great spot to stop for a snack or a quick meal.
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Local Experience
Siena, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni and Chianti
Prices from
67
EUR
Duration
10.3 h
Languages
English, Spanish
Trattoria dell'Orto
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2
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At Trattoria dell'Orto, you'll absolutely be taken care of—but this isn't Burger King, so don't expect to "have it your way." The management won't let you douse your dish in parmesan cheese or order the wrong wine. Trust me: this is a sign of a Tuscan trattoria that knows what it's doing.
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Pizzeria Le Carceri
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It may be worth it for the environment alone, but the pizza is delicious to boot. Keep it simple and order a classic margherita or try one of my personal favorites, the Rebibbia (made with tomato sauce, mozzarella, sausage and stracchino cheese). There's both indoor and outdoor seating and the latter is perfect in the summer.
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