Florence is 100% a foodie city. Here are just a sampling of my favorite spots over the years! 

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Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

🇮🇹 Tasting Italy: Florence

From visiting the beautiful city of Florence multiple times and doing extensive research I have compiled together an extensive list of the best places to eat and drink in Florence.

I have included over 10 great spots to eat, including the best places for gelato, and 6 places to enjoy a drink for the evening.

Tuscany, Italy

Florence, SC, USA

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

If you're headed to Florence and want to eat some of the best meals of your life, grab this list! 

WHY THIS LIST INSTEAD OF MY FREE VERSION? Because this way, you have options! 
Find yourself hangry and need food ASAP? You'll find great, authentic options on this list near you no matter where you are! 
Your first choice restaurant is full? I include plenty of options, so you have backups in each neighborhood! 
In a really touristy area without a reservation? This gives you a cheat sheet for eating well anywhere you find yourself! 

Everywhere on here I've personally eaten or had it recommended to me by someone living there at least 5 years.

In this guide, you'll get: 
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- recommendations on typical dishes to order
- Categories included: restaurants, panini & cheap eats, coffee & breakfast, bars & speakeasies, gelato

🇮🇹 Tasting Italy: Florence Foodie List

Welcome to Florence! 

This Renaissance city is full of captivating streets, incredible architecture, and beautiful artistry. One of my favourite cities in all of Europe Florence is sure to amaze and excite you. 

It is a walking city, you will never get sick of the views, the shops or the food. Help yourself to a panino and a gelato in between churches and galleries. 

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Florence: Destination Guide | a road to Italy 

While Italy is synonymous with the delightful tradition of Aperitivo, its cocktail scene is a whole other world waiting to be explored.  As a seasoned traveller who appreciates a perfectly crafted drink (and the friendly chat with the bartender that often comes with it), I've had the pleasure of discovering countless incredible cocktail bars across the country. Whether it's a new city I'm visiting or a familiar favourite I'm revisiting, Italy never disappoints.

Lucky for me, Northern Italy is my home base, and it boasts a high concentration of exceptional options.  However, the South holds its own when it comes to fantastic cocktail experiences (with Rome leading the charge) This guide represents my curated list of the best-of-the-best, a culmination of expert experiences and the occasional repeat visit for quality assurance (yes, sometimes a second or third try is necessary!).

Italy, after all, is the birthplace of iconic cocktail ingredients like Vermouth, Campari, and Aperol. But its treasure trove extends far beyond, with gems like St. Germain, Amaro, Grappa, Amaretto, Limoncello, and the hospitality worker's secret weapon - Fernet.

Italian Cocktail Bars - Best of the Best... 

Your comprehensive guide to exploring Florence like an insider. Explore, dine, and shop your way with this meticulously curated travel guide, highlighting the most picturesque gems and must-visit spots. 

Think of this guide as your travel companion—comprehensive yet never overwhelming. 

Here's a peek at what's inside:

Insider Tips for Florence
Flavors of Florence
Where to Stay
Attractions
Art & Museums
Churches
Cafés
Food
Dessert
Drinks
Rooftop Bars
Wine Windows
Shopping
Markets
Miscellaneous
Notable Florentine Figures
Films Set in Florence
Link to Custom Google Maps

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While so many of my favorite, delicious local restaurants tend to be family run trattorias or typical hole-in-the-wall joints, sometimes you do want a nice atmosphere to celebrate an occasion or feel like you're truly relaxing on vacation. Here's a list of some more upscale dining experiences for food or drinks.  

Firenze, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

Upscale Dining and Drinks in Florence

If you're looking for unique bars with very fun and cool atmospheres in Florence, then check out this guide for a nice drink! From speakeasies to some fun and flair themes, enjoy!

Unique & Secret Bars in Florence

My list of favourite Florence bars worth visiting! Enjoy an aperitif before or after dinner at some of my favourite establishments.

 

5 Places to Go For a Drink in Florence

Florence, Italie

The Best Restaurants & Hidden Bars in Florence, Italy

Florence

Florence: A Local’s Guide to Sustainable Food, Drinks, & Artisanal Products

Combine a born-and-raised Florentine and a New Yorker and what do you get? A Insider’s guide to Florence’s hot spots, of course.

My idea for this guide was to not overwhelm you with too many choices but to give you some local favorite spots. 

You get
THE best coffee shop in florence, 2 Pasticceria’s, 2 non-touristy sightseeing options, 2 favorite gelatos, 3 hidden treasure thrift shops, 4 of the best places to drink a worthy cocktail, and 5 places to eat Tuscan food (1 is vegetarian for my healthy folks ;)). 

TIPS ARE WELCOME- Looking forward to hearing some reviews.

Firenze’s Insider Guide.

Food and travel go hand and in hand for me and I'm the first person to tell you that having an enjoyable culinary experience on your travels can make or break your vacation. 

This guide is the ONLY gastronomic guide to Florence you will ever need! From restaurants, to take away sandwiches, bars, gelaterias and rooftop bars with a view - this guide is your one stop shop for all things food and drink in Florence. 

I've personally been to almost all the places on this list on my many travels to Florence (my favourite city in the world!) so I can confidently and happily recommend them and for the select few I have yet to visit, they come highly recommended by locals!

Pro-tip: Make dinner reservations in advance to avoid missing out, especially if you are visiting during high season (May-September). These spots are popular for a reason! 

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Happy eating! 

The Ultimate Foodie Guide to Florence 🍝🇮🇹

Home of the Renaissance! 
Florence is a travelers dream. Filled with museums, amazing food, and so much to explore! 

In this guide I share the best hotels, best restaurants & cafes, the classic museums and hidden gems to explore! 




The Perfect 4 days in Florence 

Rasputin

Rasputin is an underground speakeasy located in the lively Santo Spirito neighborhood. The vibe is very hip (in an old-fashioned way, with lit candles and exposed brick) and the drinks are very good (though on the pricier side, compared to other bars around town). Make sure to make reservations in advance.  

A secret cocktail bar discreetly hidden behind an unassuming façade, offering a speakeasy experience. The entrance is subtle, marked only by a small sign.

Try the “Rasputin’s Secret” cocktail—a blend of rye whiskey, smoked bitters, and a touch of homemade ginger syrup, garnished with an orange twist.

Another secret cocktail bar underground with red curtains (total 1920s style) but hey they are so great to be inside when the drinks are flowing and made with such care.  From memory, the whisky selection is very good (my martinis have taken hold) 

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 1920s style cocktail bar serving delcious cocktails 

One of the coolest speakeasy bars in Florence.

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