{"id":5146,"date":"2013-08-27T18:23:35","date_gmt":"2013-08-27T16:23:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/walks.friday.ie\/?p=5146"},"modified":"2025-06-18T11:20:37","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T10:20:37","slug":"best-restaurant-firenze","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/best-restaurant-firenze","title":{"rendered":"Best Restaurants in Florence: Top Picks for Breakfast, Lunch &#038; Dinner"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>Keen to sample the best restaurants in Florence has to offer &#8211; while avoiding typical tourist traps which fall far below Florentine standards? Yep, we get it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Well don&#8217;t worry, because despite the fact the city center has a number of &#8216;touristy&#8217; spots, finding an authentic restaurant near major attractions in Florence isn&#8217;t difficult &#8211; by any stretch of the imagination. Keep reading for insights into the eateries, trattorias, and restaurants which are bustling with local patrons, and serving up the tastiest of <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/typical-tuscan-dishes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">typical Tuscan fare<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_21896\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21896\" class=\"wp-image-21896 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_1648.jpg\" alt=\"A waiter holding three plates of homemade bruschetta.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_1648.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_1648-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21896\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nothing beats fresh Italian dishes.<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/best-restaurant-firenze\/#Begin_with_a_coffee%E2%80%A6\" >Begin with a coffee&#8230;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/best-restaurant-firenze\/#Cucciolo\" >Cucciolo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/best-restaurant-firenze\/#Gilli\" >Gilli<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/best-restaurant-firenze\/#Discover_the_Flavors_of_Florence_with_Walks_of_Italys_Food_Tour\" >Discover the Flavors of Florence with Walks of Italy&#8217;s Food Tour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/best-restaurant-firenze\/#Lunch_like_a_local_or_go_full_tourist\" >Lunch like a local or go full tourist?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/best-restaurant-firenze\/#Casalinga\" >Casalinga<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/best-restaurant-firenze\/#Boccadama\" >Boccadama<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/best-restaurant-firenze\/#Save_or_splurge_Dinner_in_Florence\" >Save or splurge: Dinner in Florence<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/best-restaurant-firenze\/#Cento_poveri\" >Cento poveri<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/best-restaurant-firenze\/#Osteria_del_Pavone\" >Osteria del Pavone<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/best-restaurant-firenze\/#Family_eating_out_in_Florence\" >Family eating out in Florence<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/best-restaurant-firenze\/#Foody_Farm\" >Foody Farm<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/best-restaurant-firenze\/#VeganVegetarian_Options\" >Vegan\/Vegetarian Options<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/best-restaurant-firenze\/#Brac\" >Brac<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/best-restaurant-firenze\/#Bonus_tips_for_finding_restaurants_in_Florence\" >Bonus tips for finding restaurants in Florence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/best-restaurant-firenze\/#Bistecca_fiorentina_Try_Il_Fiesolano\" >Bistecca fiorentina: Try Il Fiesolano<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/best-restaurant-firenze\/#Traditional_Florentine_cuisine_Il_Magazzino\" >Traditional Florentine cuisine: Il Magazzino<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/best-restaurant-firenze\/#Wine_and_snacks_Il_Santino\" >Wine and snacks: Il Santino<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/best-restaurant-firenze\/#Panini_Caffe_Dogali\" >Panini: Caff\u00e8 Dogali<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Begin_with_a_coffee%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>Begin with a coffee&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cucciolo\"><\/span>Cucciolo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>While Italians aren&#8217;t exactly known for rushing their morning coffee, this spot is absolutely perfect for a traveler keen to grab breakfast on the go! Opened in 1943, <a href=\"https:\/\/it-it.facebook.com\/pages\/Cucciolo-Bar-Pasticceria\/403814506320292\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Cucciolo (opens in a new tab)\">Cucciolo<\/a> is nestled in the medieval heart of the city. Located just a few steps away from the Duomo, Cucciolo is known for its bomboloni &#8211; an Italian speciality made of fried dough and filled with custard or jam.<br \/><br \/>Their bomboloni really are unmissable; we suggest trying one with custard and having it with a cappuccino for the perfect start for a day in Florence.<br \/><br \/><strong>Pro tip: <\/strong>Don&#8217;t panic if you don&#8217;t see bomboloni displayed on the counter because they will make them on the spot for you!<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_11760\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11760\" class=\"wp-image-11760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Fresh-Coffee--scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Coffee coming out of an espresso machine\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Fresh-Coffee--scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Fresh-Coffee--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Fresh-Coffee--1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11760\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">While they specialize in a delicious chocolate and custard bombolini, Cucciolo&#8217;s coffee is also fantastic.<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gilli\"><\/span>Gilli<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If the idea of enjoying a <strong>leisurely breakfast <\/strong>in an atmosphere that calls to mind the Italy of days gone by appeals to you, be sure to visit <a href=\"https:\/\/caffegilli.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Gilli (opens in a new tab)\">Gilli<\/a>, the <strong>oldest caf\u00e8 in Florence<\/strong>.<br \/><br \/>&#8220;Through the centuries, this caf\u00e8 has been the meeting place for artists and intellectuals,&#8221; Elena tell us. <br \/><br \/>Located in the Piazza della Repubblica, Gilli was opened in 1773 and its aesthetic is a perfect example of Liberty style. <br \/><br \/>Take your time choosing between the cafe&#8217;s vast selection of pastries before relaxing in a dining room that just begs you to linger and indulge in yet another cup of coffee!<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_22326\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22326\" class=\"wp-image-22326 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/coffee-and-pastry-venice.jpg\" alt=\"coffee cups and small pastries on a bar\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/coffee-and-pastry-venice.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/coffee-and-pastry-venice-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22326\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">If coffee doesn&#8217;t make the world go round, at least in Italy it seems like it does.<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-large is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\r\n<p>PSSST! Choosing a restaurant can be tricky at times, but choosing a tour never is! <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/\">Walks of Italy<\/a> knows Italy &#8211; and its cities &#8211; inside out, and we love sharing that knowledge on local-led tours!<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"67\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discover_the_Flavors_of_Florence_with_Walks_of_Italys_Food_Tour\"><\/span>Discover the Flavors of Florence with Walks of Italy&#8217;s Food Tour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"402\">Get ready to taste your way through Florence\u2019s most delicious traditions on an unforgettable <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/florence-tours\/florence-food-tour\/\">evening food tour through the vibrant Oltrarno district.<\/a><\/strong> With local experts leading the way, this tour combines mouthwatering cuisine, rich history, and authentic Florentine culture for an experience that\u2019s as satisfying as it is memorable.<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_23190\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23190\" class=\"wp-image-23190 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Devour_Florence_Oltrarno-at-Sunset_0043.jpg\" alt=\"Wine being poured into a glass at a Florence wine bar.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Devour_Florence_Oltrarno-at-Sunset_0043.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Devour_Florence_Oltrarno-at-Sunset_0043-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23190\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Savor different food and wine!<\/p><\/div>\r\n<p data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"434\"><strong data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"434\">Why You\u2019ll Love This Tour:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"1020\">\r\n<li data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"522\">\r\n<p data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"522\">Sip Prosecco straight from a historic wine window \u2013 a true Florentine tradition<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"597\">\r\n<p data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"597\">Learn to mix your own Negroni with guidance from a local mixologist<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"686\">\r\n<p data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"686\">Indulge in Tuscan favorites like aged pecorino, artisanal salumi, and schiacciata<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"767\">\r\n<p data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"767\">Feast on an iconic Florentine steak, paired with top-notch regional wines<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"845\">\r\n<p data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"845\">\u00a0Savor authentic gelato from one of the city\u2019s best artisanal producers<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"923\">\r\n<p data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"923\">Explore the charming streets of Oltrarno with a passionate local guide<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"1020\">\r\n<p data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"1020\">Enjoy an intimate small-group setting perfect for food lovers and curious travelers alike<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1126\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Treat yourself to an evening of indulgence, connection, and discovery\u2014Florence has never tasted so good!<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_22659\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22659\" class=\"wp-image-22659 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Devour_Florence_Tastes-and-Traditions_May24_0165.jpg\" alt=\"People sitting at a table enjoying sliced cured meats and green beans.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Devour_Florence_Tastes-and-Traditions_May24_0165.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Devour_Florence_Tastes-and-Traditions_May24_0165-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22659\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">What&#8217;s your favorite way to enjoy cured meats?<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lunch_like_a_local_or_go_full_tourist\"><\/span>Lunch like a local or go full tourist?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Casalinga\"><\/span>Casalinga<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The idea of <strong>eating like a local<\/strong> appeals to most travelers. After all, locals know where to eat and what to eat &#8211; so why wouldn&#8217;t we want to follow their lead?<br \/><br \/>&#8220;If you really want to have lunch like a local, go to trattoria <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/trattorialacasalinga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Casalinga (opens in a new tab)\">Casalinga<\/a> in Oltrarno, close to Santo Spirito Church,&#8217; Elena tells us.<br \/><br \/>With an unmistakeable focus on flavour and a welcoming atmosphere winning over visitors time and time again, Casalinga is a must if you really want to experience the best of home-style Florentine cuisine.<br \/><br \/><strong>Pro tip: <\/strong>Try their <em>ribollita<\/em>, <em>francesina<\/em> and <em>crostini toscani, <\/em>and thank us later!<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_22353\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22353\" class=\"wp-image-22353 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/People-eating-and-drinking.jpg\" alt=\"Person passing food in a table full of people\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/People-eating-and-drinking.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/People-eating-and-drinking-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22353\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Take your time, sit down, enjoy a slow meal. That&#8217;s the way.<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boccadama\"><\/span>Boccadama<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Fear that meal-time might eat into your tour plans? We totally understand; time is definitely of the essence when you have an entire city to explore!<br \/><br \/>So, why not combine a tasty lunch with a little sightseeing by eating at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ristoranteboccadama\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Boccadama (opens in a new tab)\">Boccadama<\/a> which is set against the backdrop of the Church of Santa Croce?<br \/><strong>Popular with tourists<\/strong>, the service is fast, efficient and, according to Elena, boasts a very appealing selection of wines!<br \/><br \/>With bruschetta, pizza, home-made lasagna, ravioli and salads on the menu, Boccadama is the perfect spot for visitors to Florence who want to indulge their tastebuds while soaking up the sights of the city!<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_21893\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21893\" class=\"wp-image-21893 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_1835.jpg\" alt=\"A person holding a eaten piece of bruschetta.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_1835.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_1835-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21893\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bruschetta is perfect until the last bite.<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Save_or_splurge_Dinner_in_Florence\"><\/span>Save or splurge: Dinner in Florence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cento_poveri\"><\/span>Cento poveri<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you&#8217;re adhering to a <strong>budget <\/strong>during your trip to Florence, but don&#8217;t want to compromise on taste and standard, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.centopoveri.it\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Cento Poveri (opens in a new tab)\">Cento Poveri<\/a> is the place for you.<br \/><br \/>Located close to the Piazza Santa Maria Novella, this restaurant is known for home cooked food and fresh dishes, and like Casalinga, is a firm favourite with locals.<br \/><br \/>&#8220;Locals love this place because they are sure the portions are generous and the ingredients are fresh,&#8217; Elena tells us.<br \/><br \/><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> If ordering Fiorentina steak, avoid requesting it &#8216;well done&#8217;!<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_22359\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22359\" class=\"wp-image-22359 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pouring-a-glass-of-red-wine.jpg\" alt=\"Person pouring a glass of red wine from the bottle, Chianti\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pouring-a-glass-of-red-wine.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pouring-a-glass-of-red-wine-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22359\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Even if you&#8217;re on a budget, we suggest you take the time to appreciate some Italian wine.<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Osteria_del_Pavone\"><\/span>Osteria del Pavone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/osteriadelpavone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Osteria del Pavone (opens in a new tab)\">Osteria del Pavone<\/a> is a perfect balance between innovation and tradition in an intimate corner of Oltrarno,&#8221; Elena tells us.<br \/><br \/>Just a few steps from Ponte Vecchio, this elegant but understated restaurant is the perfect place for you if you&#8217;re keen to sample traditional Tuscan cuisine with an imaginative twist. <br \/><br \/>Complete with a cocktail bar and extensive wine list, Osteria del Pavone is ideal if you plan to linger over a few drinks while indulging in a memorable <strong>evening meal<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_22347\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22347\" class=\"wp-image-22347 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Tour-walking-around-Italian-city.jpg\" alt=\"Group of people walking a Italian street, tour\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Tour-walking-around-Italian-city.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Tour-walking-around-Italian-city-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22347\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">If you have an appetite after walking all day, add one of these places to your route.<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Family_eating_out_in_Florence\"><\/span>Family eating out in Florence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foody_Farm\"><\/span>Foody Farm<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a <strong>family-friendly venue<\/strong> that will cater to the whole gang &#8211; both young and old &#8211; look no further than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/foodyfarm.firenze\/?tn-str=k*F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Foody Farm (opens in a new tab)\">Foody Farm<\/a>.<br \/><br \/>Working with a variety of Tuscan farms, the restaurant&#8217;s mission is to make unique Tuscan flavours available to everyone, regardless of taste or budget!<br \/><br \/>And with a menu which includes a variety of meat, vegetables, pasta and cheese, Foody Farm smashes its goal by taking customers on a &#8216;gourmet tour of Tuscany&#8217;, without breaking the bank!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VeganVegetarian_Options\"><\/span>Vegan\/Vegetarian Options<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brac\"><\/span>Brac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a <strong>vegetarian-friendly restaurant with vegan options, <\/strong>it&#8217;s definitely worth checking out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/libreria.brac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Brac (opens in a new tab)\">Brac<\/a>!<br \/><br \/>Often missed by tourists as its exterior looks like a bookshop, Brac boasts a relaxed but welcoming atmosphere, and comes highly recommended.<br \/><br \/>Delicious, affordable and just the right side of quirky, it&#8217;s very likely you&#8217;ll visit more than once during your time in Florence!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bonus_tips_for_finding_restaurants_in_Florence\"><\/span>Bonus tips for finding restaurants in Florence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>OK, now that we&#8217;ve discussed breakfast, lunch and dinner options in Florence, let&#8217;s talk specifics!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you&#8217;re keen to indulge in as much <strong>traditional Florentine cuisine<\/strong> as possible, or simply want to relax over <strong>good wine and savoury snacks<\/strong>, we have a bonus list just for you!<br \/><br \/>It&#8217;s time to include the following spots on your <strong>Florence food itinerary!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_21816\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21816\" class=\"wp-image-21816 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Walks_Rome_Tuscany-from-Rome_0328.jpg\" alt=\"A woman raining a glass of Italian wine.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Walks_Rome_Tuscany-from-Rome_0328.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Walks_Rome_Tuscany-from-Rome_0328-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21816\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You can&#8217;t go wrong with Italian wine!<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bistecca_fiorentina_Try_Il_Fiesolano\"><\/span>Bistecca fiorentina: Try Il Fiesolano<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Florence has its fair share of top-notch steak restaurants.\u00a0However, at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.casatrattoria.com\/ristorante-perseus-fiesolano\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Il Fiesolano (opens in a new tab)\">Il Fiesolano<\/a>, which is located in the hills just outside of Florence, in the town of Fiesole<em>,<\/em>they don&#8217;t just do the juicy, tender\u00a0<em>bistecca fiorentina &#8211; <\/em>Florence&#8217;s classic T-bone steak &#8211; to perfection, they also present it with an air of dramatic flair. The waiter quickly\u00a0slices the steaming <em>bistecca fiorentina<\/em> on a wooden cutting board in front of you before serving it on colorful Tuscan dishes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Not a steak fan? No problem. The rest of Il Fiesolano&#8217;s menu is an example of excellent Florentine cuisine. But no matter what you go for, don&#8217;t forget to order a bottle of the house wine, <em>Il Re delle Carni; <\/em>a Chianti Classico that captures that Florentine moment you travelled for! <br \/><br \/>You can enjoy lunch or dinner on either of their two terraces, or inside under oversized hanging garlic cloves and peppers.\u00a0Oh, and just remember to arrive hungry: The\u00a0<em>bistecca fiorentina\u00a0<\/em>here weighs in at a serious 1.2kg, or 2.6 lbs, for two people!<br \/><br \/><strong>Read more: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/guide-to-italian-wines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>How to Order &#8211; and Enjoy &#8211; Wine in Italy<\/strong><\/a><strong>!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_5156\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/best.restaurants.in_.florence.fiesolano.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5156\" class=\"wp-image-5156\" src=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/best.restaurants.in_.florence.fiesolano.jpg\" alt=\"Il Fiesolano, a great Firenze restaurant \" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/best.restaurants.in_.florence.fiesolano.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/best.restaurants.in_.florence.fiesolano-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5156\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Il Fiesolano has Florence&#8217;s best bistecca fiorentina and portabello mushrooms! Photo by Tiana Kai<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Traditional_Florentine_cuisine_Il_Magazzino\"><\/span>Traditional Florentine cuisine: Il Magazzino<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Osteria-Tripperia-Il-magazzino-88415125746\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Il Magazzino (opens in a new tab)\">Il Magazzino<\/a>\u00a0might be\u00a0located in the most charming piazza in Florence &#8211; complete with a handful of outdoor tables &#8211; but the menu is as rustic as they come! Thanks to the super-fresh ingredients, you&#8217;ll feel like you&#8217;re eating freshly-picked produce straight from the farm.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>This is the place to delve into classic Florentine dishes, like <em>ravioli di lampredotto,\u00a0<\/em>tripe, and other pasta dishes. If you have a vegetarian in your group, don&#8217;t worry; there are non-meat dishes, too. <br \/><br \/><strong>Read more:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/florence\/what-foods-to-eat-in-umbria-and-tuscany-culinary-specialties-florence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Foods to Eat in Florence and Tuscany<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_13245\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13245\" class=\"wp-image-13245 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Sam-20170731-ROME-Pasta-Making-Class-0061-BEST-OF-scaled-e1729239223128.jpg\" alt=\"A close up of someone eating ravioli in Italy.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13245\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Il Magazzino&#8217;s signature dish is ravioli di lampredotto.<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wine_and_snacks_Il_Santino\"><\/span>Wine and snacks: Il Santino<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Time to talk wine, guys! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ilsantobevitore.firenze\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Il Santino (opens in a new tab)\">Il Santino<\/a>\u00a0is one of the coolest little gems in Florence, with a nice mix of local patrons and knowledgable staff. With its great wines, meats, cheeses, and other small plates, it&#8217;s the perfect place to settle in for a lovely, long evening in Florence.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you sit at the bar, prepare to salivate: You&#8217;ll be facing an assortment of hanging meats and sausages, including <em>prosciutto<\/em>. (Keep your eye out for the shiny red meat slicer!). Or grab a small table, set against the red-brick walls, to enjoy your top-notch wine and cheese.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>We especially love their <em>bacalao,\u00a0<\/em>which is cod whipped with potatoes. No one ever orders just one!<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_21897\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21897\" class=\"wp-image-21897 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_1564.jpg\" alt=\"A waiter pouring a glass of Italian wine for two customers.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_1564.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_1564-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21897\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wine is an important part of Italy&#8217;s culture.<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Panini_Caffe_Dogali\"><\/span>Panini: Caff\u00e8 Dogali<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There are endless <em>panini<\/em> joints throughout downtown Florence, but one of the most local\u2014and best\u2014spots is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caffedogali.it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Caff\u00e8 Dogali (opens in a new tab)\">Caff\u00e8 Dogali<\/a>. A popular sandwich shop in the Campo di Marte neighborhood, it&#8217;s right across from the soccer and concert stadium.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The\u00a0<em>focaccia<\/em>\u00a0used as bread for the <em>panini<\/em>\u00a0is bigger and better than any we&#8217;ve seen before. Choose from a variety of meats and take your pick from accompaniments including cream of mushroom, cream of artichoke, porcini mushrooms, cream of &#8216;nduja.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Fancy a cocktail with your panini? Done! Dogali has a bar too! And thanks to its popularity, the locale has extended its hours into the evening.<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_22355\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22355\" class=\"wp-image-22355 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Table-of-meat-like-salumi.jpg\" alt=\"Table of meat like salumi, prosciutto\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Table-of-meat-like-salumi.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Table-of-meat-like-salumi-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22355\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">There are plenty of meaty options in Italy, so make sure to find your favorites.<\/p><\/div>\r\n<p><strong>If you really want to make the most of your trip, why not indulge in Tuscan specialities on a local-led food tour through Florence? Join our\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/florence-tours\/florence-food-tour\/\"><strong>Oltrarno at Sunset: Florence Food &amp; Wine Tour<\/strong><\/a><strong> to <\/strong><strong>discover local secrets and sample more of the city\u2019s best bites!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Keen to sample the best restaurants in Florence has to offer &#8211; while avoiding typical tourist traps which fall far below Florentine standards? Yep, we get it. Well don&#8217;t worry, because despite the fact the city center has a number of &#8216;touristy&#8217; spots, finding an authentic restaurant near major attractions in Florence isn&#8217;t difficult &#8211; [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":38,"featured_media":21895,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[64],"ppma_author":[162],"class_list":["post-5146","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food-and-wine","tag-florence"],"authors":[{"term_id":162,"user_id":38,"is_guest":0,"slug":"walksitaly","display_name":"Tiana Kai","avatar_url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/334dbd2c665878b789d1ad826974075e?s=96&d=mm&r=g","user_url":"http:\/\/blog.tianakai.com","last_name":"Kai","first_name":"Tiana","job_title":"","description":""}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5146"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/38"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5146"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5146\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23647,"href":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5146\/revisions\/23647"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21895"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5146"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5146"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5146"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ppma_author?post=5146"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}