Florence | Dining & Drinking
Florence | Dining & Drinking
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A selection of some of my favorite and bucket list dining & drinking destinations in Florence.
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Creative & Fine Dining
Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura
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MODERN SEASONAL TUSCAN
⭐️ 1 Michelin Star
🧑🍳 Karime Lopez & Takahiko Kondo
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Il Santo Bevitore
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CREATIVE TUSCAN
A popular, fashionable spot in an old carriage house with vaulted ceilings and dark wood finishes.
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Upscale Tuscan Classics
Cantinetta Antinori
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UPSCALE TUSCAN
The vibe of this restaurant is old-school and elegant throughout from the patrons to the architecture from the 1400s to the top-notch service to the dishes themselves. Antinori ownership also means there’s a strong selection of wines.
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Buca Lapi
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ELEVATED CLASSICS
Here at the oldest restaurant in Florence you can dine with a sophisticated crowd over tender steaks, old-school pasta, and fine wine (especially thanks to Antinori ownership).
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Il Guscio
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ELEVATED TUSCAN CLASSICS
An oltrarno restaurant with a slightly new twist on classic dishes and a good wine list.
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Trattoria Cammillo
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LOCAL CLASSICS
A long and varied menu of straightforward, authentic dishes with white tablecloth service.
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Casual Tuscan Classics
Osteria Tripperia Il Magazzino
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TUSCAN CLASSICS ESPECIALLY OFFAL
If you want to push your culinary boundaries and try some offal dishes (made with organ meats), this is a good place to try. Don’t worry there are also non-offal items on the menu.
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Trattoria Sergio Gozzi
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TRADITIONAL TUSCAN
A lunch-only spot serving classic dishes that feature whatever ingredients are in season.
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Trattoria Sabatino
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AFFORDABLE TUSCAN CLASSICS
A laid-back, family-owned trattoria on the oltrarno with truly bargain prices - we’re talking less than €10 for pretty much the whole menu.
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Regina Bistecca
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TUSCAN CLASSICS ESPECIALLY BISTECCA
A former antique bookshop now famous for serving Bistecca alla Fiorentina where you can choose your breed of steak, including the prized Chianina.
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Osteria dell'Enoteca
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TUSCAN CLASSICS ESPECIALLY BISTECCA
A Florentine institution known for Bistecca alla Fiorentina where you can choose your breed of steak, including the prized Chianina.
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Zeb
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SEASONAL PASTA
A communal style pasta bar where you can dine on in-season pasta dishes.
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I Fratellini
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PANINI SHOP
A small-family owned panini shop that has been a favorite of locals and tourists since it opened in 1875.
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Bars & Wine Bars
Locale Firenze
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CRAFT COCKTAIL BAR & CREATIVE CUISINE
🏆 World’s 50 Best Bars in 2022
Avant Garde cocktails served under original Medici frescoes.
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SE·STO on Arno Rooftop Bar
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ROOFTOP BAR
The rooftop of the Westin Excelsior is a great place for drinks and views of the Arno River.
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Le Volpi e l'Uva
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WINE AND ANTIPASTI BAR
Considered one of the best wine bars in Italy that specializes in highlighting smaller producers.
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Procacci
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WINE BAR & GOURMET SHOP
An institution since 1885 known for Antinori wines and truffles.
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Cafes
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Gelato
Gelateria dei Neri
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GELATO
Known for its large selection including classics, creative flavors, and Italian ice.
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Gelateria La Carraia
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GELATO
Opened in 1990, this has been one of Florence’s most celebrated gelaterias ever since.
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