I lived downtown Florence from 1984 to 2000. I love old school trattorias, but have included some newer places as well.

Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

Dining in Florence

Florence is FULL of amazing restaurants, but you need to know where to go. As someone who lives in Florence, it's my job to make sure you eat well during your travels, so save this guide to make sure you eat like a local, instead of ending up at a tourist trap during your time in Florence. Featuring: 64 restaurants, pizzerie, gelateria shops, pastry shops/bakeries and wine bars and always updating!

Eating in Florence like a Local

Baci's picks for restaurant recommendations and how to choose/rely on suggestions.

Florence, Italy

When It's All About The Food In Florence

THE DAY-BY-DAY GUIDE TO THE HIGHLIGHTS OF ITALY - ROME, FLORENCE, VENICE, & MORE 🇮🇹

I've been fortunate enough to visit Italy multiple times and even more fortunate to have been guided by true Italian friends. Here, I take all that I've learned from those travels and distill it into one perfect itinerary that hits the big highlights. 

This itinerary is a great fit for first-timers since it'll take you to the absolute must-see spots in Italy. You certainly won't see all the boot has to offer (just plan on coming back for future trips, plural, to make that happen), but you'll see the most iconic places at a reasonable, enjoyable pace. You'll be able to soak up all the history, food, wine, and dolce vita these cities have to offer. After this first taste, you'll be dying to come back for more!

🗺️ Main Itinerary Stops:
- Rome | 2 full days / 3 nights
- Orvieto | Pit stop
- Tuscany // Montalcino | 2 full days / 3 nights
- Siena | Pit stop
- Florence | 2 full days / 3 nights
- Tivoli | Pit stop
- Rome | Overnight for return flight 

🗺️ Optional Extension Stops:
- Pisa | Day trip (+ extra night in Florence)
- Bologna | Pit stop
- Venice | 2 full days / 3 nights 
- Modena | 1 full day / 1 night here or nearby  

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Montalcino, Province of Siena, Italy

Orvieto, Province of Terni, Italy

Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

Pisa, Province of Pisa, Italy

Tivoli, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Modena, Province of Modena, Italy

Tuscany, Italy

Siena, Province of Siena, Italy

Bologna, Metropolitan City of Bologna, Italy

Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

ITINERARY | 9-14 Day Italian Highlights

Ecco una “food guide” per chi trascorre qualche giorno a Firenze! Una selezione accurata di locali, dalla colazione fino alla cena, pensata per chi non vuole perdere tempo a cercare il posto giusto in cui fermarsi a mangiare! 

Here is a “food guide” for those who spend a few days in Florence! A careful selection of places, from breakfast to dinner, designed for those who do not want to waste time looking for the right place to stop for a meal!

Firenze, dove mangiare/where to eat 

Florence

My Favorite Places in Florence

Trattoria Sergio Gozzi

Phenomenal local trattoria. They don't take reservations but they open for lunch at noon and will fill up immediately. Those who know, know. 

This is one of our go to spots. It's one of the oldest family owned trattorias in Florence. Only open for lunch. 

TRADITIONAL TUSCAN

A lunch-only spot serving classic dishes that feature whatever ingredients are in season. 

Homestyle cooking with many shared tables.  Only open for lunch.  Get the polpette!

Only open for lunch, and closed on Sundays. 

Trattoria Sergio Gozzi

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