Where to Eat in Florence, Italy
Best Pasta: Trattoria ZaZa
Cheap Pasta: Il Gatto e laVolpe
If you’re looking for a massive plate of pasta, check this place out. Their portions are huge and everything from their pesto to their pizza is delicious. Definitely try dipping your bread in their balsamic! They also let you buy a bottle of wine around 20 Euros and bring it home! It’s not far from the Duomo so I’d recommend this spot for lunch.
Large Pizzas: Gusta Pizza
If you want delicious, large, CHEAP pizzas with lots of variety, look no further than Gusta Pizza. It’s located on the other side of the river from the rest of Florence so go there on a day when you walk the Ponte Vecchio (the famous bridge with the jewelry shops).
Romantic Option: La Giostra
This is the fanciest restaurant on the list. It’s a romantic date spot owned by the Hasburg Lorena Prince who is often spotted there. Once you sit down, your waiter will bring you little gifts like a free appetizer sampling platter and a free glass of prosecco. Try their spinach gnocchi!
Late Night Treats: Secret Bakeries
You’ll hear many people, locals and tourists alike, talking about secret bakeries in Florence. Basically, they are the bakeries that work all night long to make the sweet treats for the cafes of Florence. Unfortunately, they’re not marked and locals will literally tell you to, “Follow your nose.” There are a couple located throughout the city so if you’re out late at night you may see others crowding around one. Once you find one, tap on the door and for 1 Euro you can get a chocolate croissant or mini pizza or any pastry FRESH out of the oven. Or a whole bag for just a couple Euro.
Gelato
Vivoli
While it is slightly more expensive than most gelato shops in Florence, it’s famous for its creative flavors. They change often so continue to check back! It’s located near Santa Croce.
Gelateria La Carraia
This shop has tons of gelato flavors and you can’t go wrong with any of them. It is across the river so make it a pit stop on your way back from Gusta Pizza. It’s very well priced but they also offer 1 Euro cones!
Antica
Great cookie flavors and reasonably priced. They’ll also let you try all of the flavors before making your final choice. It has a small entrance on a side street so it can easily be missed when you’re trying to find it. Beware!
Vestri
This spot is known for their fine chocolate. Definitely try some and get some on top of your gelato, too!
Grom
Even though there are a couple locations in New York, don’t be scared away because the original Grom is in Florence. It really is delicious and there’s one located right near the Duomo. Try it in Florence and then come to Manhattan to compare!
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