Oltrarno
Reserve or arrive right on 7.30pm to snag the last table at this ever-popular address, an ode to stylish dining where gastronomes eat by candlelight in a…
Must-see restaurants in Florence
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Oltrarno
Gourmet Gurdulù seduces fashionable Florentines with razor-sharp interior design, magnificent craft cocktails and seasonal market cuisine from young local…
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Florence
Known throughout Italy for the quality of its handmade gelato and sweet pastries, Badiani is located in the Campo de’ Marte neighbourhood just outside the…
Oltrarno
Should you desire a turmeric, ginger or aloe vera shot or a gently warmed, raw vegan burger served on a stylish slate-and-wood platter, innovative Raw…
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Oltrarno
There's no finer showcase for modern Tuscan cuisine than this loft-style restaurant in a 19th-century warehouse. Preparing dishes at the kitchen bar in…
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Oltrarno
Persuade everyone at your table to order the tasting menu to avoid the torture of picking just one dish – everything on the menu at this fabulously…
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Florence
'Bringing the countryside to the city' is the driver behind this cherry-red artisan food truck whose name translates as 'breeding shed'. Parked riverside,…
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Florence
In Fabbrica, 1.5km south of Porta Romana along Via Senese on the Oltrarno, fuses Florence's outstanding tradition of craftsmanship with its equally fine…
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Oltrarno
Shop at this hipster bakery, around for at least a century, for fresh breads and pastries baked to sweet perfection in its ancient forno (oven) by local…
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Oltrarno
Carefully sourced, quality ingredients drive this tiny trattoria that woos punters with a short but stylish choice of raw (tartare and carpaccio) and…
Oltrarno
This Spanish tapas bar by Palazzo Pitti offers a flavoursome alternative to Italian cuisine. Small-bite tapas dishes to share include lightly battered…
Oltrarno
Run by the same team as Santa Croce's hugely successful Koto Ramen, this minimalist Asian bolthole cooks up flavourful bowls of traditional pork bone…
Oltrarno
The hard work and passion of a photography and antique dealer is behind this creative, intimate eating space adored by many a local. Organic cuisine is…
Oltrarno
Referencing its location on Borgo San Frediano, cosy eatery B.O.R.G.O. offers a menu packed with local Tuscan produce cooked with modern zest: think…
Oltrarno
The team behind gluten-free favourite Quinoa is the creative energy behind this appealing San Frediano address, a hit with vegetarians, vegans and…
Oltrarno
Everything here is essentially crudo (raw), with chefs Niccolò Paroli and Emiliano Bini creating a long list of fresh tartare using quality and locally…
Oltrarno
Hip pasta hang-out Tamerò has opened its own pizza place neatly tucked at the back of the original building. Think wood-fired oven bases with rich tomato…
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Oltrarno
No dining address in Florence captures the culinary magic of 'farm to table' dining quite like this San Frediano bistro, an instant charmer with its…
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Oltrarno
Family run and locally loved, this busy unpretentious place is one of Florence's cheapest trattorias. Don't be surprised if Paolo – the patriarchal figure…
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Oltrarno
Founded as a wine shop in 1950, this Oltrarno institution sticks closely to the traditional, with its long list of fine Tuscan wines and dried meats…
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Oltrarno
With just a handful of tables, this salotto bio (organic living room) oozes intimacy. Miniature cabbage 'flowers' decorate each table, fruit and veg…
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Oltrarno
This unassuming brick-walled osteria on one of the Oltrarno's prettiest squares is top choice for foodies in search of the Florentine tripe experience…
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Oltrarno
A key address on any gastronomy agenda: your taste buds will tingle at the sight of the legs of ham, conserved truffles, wheels of cheese, artisanal bread…
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Oltrarno
A faithful byword for quality Tuscan fare: older Florentines mention this place with a satisfied smile. And indeed, 4 Leoni is a reliable choice for meats…
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Oltrarno
With its vintage red-brick walls, taupe table linen and contemporary lighting, this osteria near Palazzo Pitti is the perfect fusion of old and new. And…
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Oltrarno
A happening pasta bar on Florence's hippest square: admire chefs at work in the open kitchen while you wait for a table. A buoyant, party-loving crowd…
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Oltrarno
Exceptional dishes come out of the kitchen of this humble family-run gem in San Frediano, pleasantly off the beaten tourist track. Meat and fish get joint…
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Oltrarno
This contemporary pizza space in San Frediano is an inspirational cocktail of perfect pizza, delicious craft beers brewed by small producers and striking…
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Florence
Florentines flock to this family-run restaurant in Maiano, a village 8km north of Florence near Fiesole, at weekends to indulge in long and lazy, wine…
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Florence
Pigeon, frogs legs, hare and guineafowl are among the roasts (count on an approximate 40-minute wait after ordering) at this old-fashioned inn – so…
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Oltrarno
When the urge for a pasta-free evening in a minimalist interior strikes, consider this contemporary noodle bar serving beautifully sculpted platters of…
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Oltrarno
This excellent gelato maker, just off the Ponte Santa Trínita, produces a small selection of gelati that manages to achieve the perfect balance of…
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Oltrarno
A spartan interior, complete with vintage ceiling fans and stools cleverly crafted from recycled wine crates, creates a shabby-chic vibe at this modern…
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Oltrarno
One glance at the constant line out the door of this bright green-and-citrus shop with exciting flavours (ricotta and pear, strawberry cheesecake, walnut…
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Oltrarno
This unpretentious pizzeria near Piazza Santo Spirito redefines the word 'packed'. Arrive early to grab a bar stool at a wooden-barrel table and pick from…
Oltrarno
Run by the hip hoteliers upstairs at SoprArno Suites, this retro-styled cafe sports vintage train carriage racks as shelving and a couple of highly…
Oltrarno
This rustic-style eatery in San Frediano has chef Arturo at the helm, who’s been whipping up fresh plates of pasta and succulent steaks since the 1970s…
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Oltrarno
Crostini topped with aphrodisiacal white-truffle shavings, deep-fried zucchini (courgette) flowers or artichokes and homemade walnut liqueur are a few of…
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Oltrarno
With tables beneath parasols bang-slap on enchanting Piazza Santo Spirito and a traditional Tuscan kitchen that churns out the classics pretty much all…
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Oltrarno
Candlelit Gesto is all about eco-sustainability, so much so that all the furniture in the well-scrubbed vintage space is salvaged or upcycled and diners…
