Your guide to where to eat, drink and sleep in Florence

Long lines often form at this wood-fired pizza joint famed for its soft dough & resulting pie crust.

If you want to visit an authentic family-run Italian resurgent then I would highly recommend Zio Gigi. This had the most amazing spaghetti bolognese I had on my 2-month Italy trip and the staff were so friendly and welcoming, The chef even came out and helped clear away plates and sang opera in Italian. This was just something so simple and authentic but it was one of my highlights of the trip.

This is a popular resturant in Florence which has been around for 40 years

This spot is considered to be the most famous sanwhich shop in the world

The pasta options are amazing! We go here every time we visit Florence. My favorite pastas are the pasta chiantigiana and their house rigatoni!

Easy cheap lunch if you want pizza near the Palazzo Vecchio!

In a little alley, right around the corner from Dante Alighieri's house and next door to Dante’s Church. Lovely schiacciata combinations like: - capocollo, stracchino cheese, and walnuts; - sopressata, ricotta, and orange; - zucchini, scamorza cheese, and pistachio sauce. One of the peculiarities of their schiacciate is that they're not overly salted. Also available: tripe, lampredotto, boiled tongue, boiled beef, and “coccoli” (fried dough), also stuffed with sausage, pecorino cheese or truffle. No indoor seating, only a few stools outside.

Opened in an old sewing shop (they still have the original furniture!), Sandwichic sources high quality ingredients, produces (and sells) its own sauces, and offers delicious, local, artisanal beverages. One of the reasons why I love this place is that, in addition to regular schiacciata, and 5 grains schiacciata, they also use traditional unsalted Tuscan bread! Some favorite panini: - gorgonzola blue cheese, onion spread, mushrooms and pancetta [similar to bacon]; - taleggio cheese, truffle spread, mortadella with pistachios and sun-dried tomatoes; - taleggio cheese, eggplant spread, capocollo and fresh lettuce; - spicy salame, stracchino cheese, bell pepper spread and sun-dried tomatoes.

What makes Il Cernacchio different compared to many other "paninari" ["panini shops"] is that, other than making a what seems like a thousand different kinds of more schiacciate "ripiene" ["filled"], they also make panini with more complex dishes like "peposo" [black pepper and red wine beef stew, tripe, typical Florentine "lampredotto" [boiled cow's stomach], and meatballs. They also have a deli counter where you can purchase pasta or typical Tuscan bread soups like "pappa al pomodoro", "ribollita" or "panzanella". They usually also have a simple cake in case you feel like something sweet after your panino. You can sit inside, outside or around the corner in piazza San Firenze.

Pino is somewhat of a legend in Florence. At his panini shop, you will find tourists and locals alike enjoying downright delicious paninos at a reasonable price! Make your own or choose from a list of paninos pre-made to perfection! 🥪

In the San Lorenzo neighborhood, right by the "Mercato Centrale" [Central Market]. Bondi is a classic Florentine establishment, unchanged over 40 years of business. One of the things that make it different and one of the reasons why I go here is the unique bread they make and use: triangles cut from a thick, pillowy round disk made from the same dough they use for their pizzas (margherita, mushroom, or sausage). Another reason why they're unique is that you won't find any cured meat + cheese combos, but a LOT of squashed mozzarella and unusual fillings, such as: - pesto, potato and cheese cream; - radicchio and mozzarella; - eggplant and prosciutto; - herring and tomatoes; - roast zucchini; and many more. Also available: apple cake for dessert! Take note: do not be surprised by the two frowns behind the counter, that's how they are most of the time!

Different from most other panini shops because it's open for dinner too! In addition to regular schiacciate, they also serve olive-oil panini with sliced and grilled cow udder, lampredotto with salsa verde, or sausage and stracchino cheese. Fabulous location since it sits right below the church of Santo Spirito, in one of Florence's hippest neighborhoods [Oltrarno], so after your panino you can head out to any (or all) of some of my favorite cocktail bars: Floreal, Love Craft and MAD.

Great homestyle but still elegant. A Florentine classic with an extensive menu!

Delicious, cheap paninis for around €5. We love going on Sunday to check out the artist market and then walking over to 📍Boboli Gardens afterward!

This hotel is only a 5 minute walk from Florence cathedral

This hotel is 300 metres from Santa Maria Novella.

I walked all over Florence to find salted caramel gelato and this was the only gelateria I could find it in

One of the best gelaterias in the city! Definitely go here. They have a ton of flavors, a good mix of classics and unusual options.

If there’s one place you must go to in all of Florence, it’s La Carraia. Just promise you’ll try the "Delizia La Carraia" flavor (but tbh, they're all amazing) and tell our friend and owner Roberto that we said hi! 👋 There is also another location on the opposite side of the Arno River.

One of the best gelaterias in the city! Definitely go here. They have a ton of flavors, a good mix of classics and unusual options.

it's just all about that view lets be honest

Great speakeasy spot - if you do one, start here. Good unusual cocktails with a great feel. If you go in the high season, definitely make a reservation.

A Irish pub with great vibes and great music

Pizza Napoli is best for a quick, easy, and affordable pizza. This spot offers table service, but you can also order your pizza to-go. Aside from Gustapizza (where wait times can exceed two hours), this pizza is the best in town. Our favorite thing to do is order to-go and take a two minute walk to Piazza della Signoria to indulge.