FIRENZE
ATELIER DE' NERLI
Piazza de' Nerli, 9r ph +39 338 5988273
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1n the Son Frediano district, o bistro restaurant that is also an art gallery and artisan showcase. A quality osteria, which combines the gastronomic experience, clearly Tuscan in oriçin, with ihe love for handmade anc the expressiveness of todoy's artists - painters, photographers and sculptors - whose works are hosted ond for sole, in the local.
BUCA MARIO Piazza degli Ottaviani, 16r ph +39 055 214179
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This buco is based in the sixteenth-century Palazzo Niccolini and counts celebrities such as Anthony Hopkins,Justin Bieber, Kirsten Dunst, Andrea Bocelli. Traditional dishes like artichoke flan, ribollita, pappardelle with wild boar meat sauce and barbecued steak.
CESTELLO RISTOCLUB
Piazza di Cestello, 8 ph +39 055 2645364 cestelloristoclub:com
A superb fish restaurant overlooking the lovely Piazza di Cestello with a terrace where rneals can be enloyed in summer in the shade of the homonymous church.
ENOTECA PINCHIORRI
Via Ghibellina, 87 ph + 39 055 242757 enotecopinchiórri.it
The temple of taste in Florence, three Michelin stars. Giorgio Pinchiorrì ond Annie Feolde with the same passion that drove them in these last 40 years to create something unique in it kind. Unforgettable the dishes prepared by Chef Riccardo Monco os well as a trip to the wine cellar, one of the best in the world: a collection of over 4000 labels.
BORGO SAN JACOPO
Borgo San Jacopo, 62r ph +39 055.281661
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One Michelin starred. This restaurant, recently renovated, is located neor Ponte Vecchio. Enchanting environment and lovely views over the River Arno enhanced by the wormth of an elegant private home. in the kitchen the creative executive chef Claudio Mengoni.
CAFFÈ DELL'ORO
Lungarno Acciaiuoli, 2/p luh +39 055 27268912 nga rnocollection.com
The new Lungarno Collection restaurant and aistro, lust steps away from Portrait Firenze, offers the best view of Ponte Vecchio. A "living room with kitchen" , soft and welcoming.
CHIC NONNA Via del Corso, 6 ph. +39 055 5353555 çhicnonna.com
Chef Vito Mollica new Florentine adventure in the extraordinary setting of the Emppeeror's Court of Palazzo Portrnori Salviati, reopened as the luxurious jewel of DC Hotels & Resorts. Seasonal menus with a traditional floir but international flavor One Michelin star.
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CIBREO
Via Andrea del Verrocchio, 8 ph +39 055 2341 100 cibreo.corn
BUCA DELL'ORAFO
Via de' Girolami, 28r ph +39055.213619
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In Florence they are called buche: basement workshops converted into wine cellars and then restaurants serving simple, traditional Florentine dishes. The signature dishes are artichoke frittata (in winter and springtime) and chine of pork with potatoes.
CAMMILLO Borgo San Jacopo 57r oh +39 055 212427 un by the same family since 1945, this is one of Florence's most typical restaurants, frequented by both locals and tourists.
Founded by legendory chef Fabio Picchi, the 'cook-eater', as he enjoyed describing himself, Cibrëo as been a sophisticated melting pot of Tuscan aromas and flavours since 1979. The must-tries are yellow pep?er soup, salt cod ò la Cassi, stri-fed chicken neck and Florentine-style pot roast.
FUOR D'ACQUA
Via Pisana, 37 ph +39 055 222299 - fuordocqqua.it
This restaurant serves only freshIyy-cough' fish on o daily basis. t'OIh simple or more elaborate dishes prepared as per tradition, such as Catolan-syle seafood, Trobaccoloro paccheri and warm and cold appetizers, which are the restaurant's specialy along with raw fish dishes.
BUCA LAPI
Via Trebbio, 1 r ph +39 055 213768 bucolapi.com-
One of the city's oldest and bestknown buche, The kitchen is on show, o ypical Tuscan and country atmosphere. The heart and soul of the restaurant is owner Luciano Ghinassi, who carries on Tuscany's culinary tradition. Among the musttries are barbecued steak, pasta and homemade desserts.
CANTINETTA ANTINORI
Piazza degli Antinori, 3 ph +39 055 292234 çantinetta-ontinori.com
Continetto Antinori has been one of Florence's best known restaurants since 1957. A familiar ofmosphere characterizes this intimate and comfortable place where one can taste a wide selection of MarchesiAntinori wines paired with Tuscan traditional dishes.
CIBREO RESTAURANT
Via de' Vecchietti, 5 ph + 39 055 266 5651 starhotelscollezione com
A successful collaboration inaugurated in 2021 between the iconic hotel Helvetia & Bristol Firenze - Starhotels Collezione and one of the Florentine legends of catering.
GOLDEN VIEW
Via de Bordi, 58r ph. +39 055 214502 goldenview.it
You seem to touch the Ponte Vecchio from the wide windows of whot ìs more than just o restaurant, a trìbute to good food - always paired with excellent wine - and art. 550 square meters with gas tronomyy area full of excellence, right ofter the bread and pastry workshop, fish market with Mediterranean seafood ond, of course, the restaurant.
GUCCI OSTERIA
Piazza della Signoria, 10 ph.+39 055 75927010 gucciosteria.com
Housed in the Palazzo della Mercorizio, a unique space including a special store offering exclusive creations avoilable only in Florence, a museum curated by Alessandro Michele and a storred restaurant-bistro run by Massimo Solfuro and the chef Karime Lopez.
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IL SANTO BEVITORE
Via S. Spirito, 64r ph. +39 055 21 1264 ilsantobevitore.com
In the heart of the Oltrarno area, a restaurant born out of the passion for cooking of three young Florentines, Marco, Martino and Stefano, serving elegantly-arranged creative cuisine, but in an informal setting and at reasonable prices. Enjoy a pre-dinner drink at Santinos, the small wine bar next door.
MARINA DI SANTOSPIRITO Via Maffia, I /c ph. +39 333 3178831 marinadisantospirito.it
Located in the Santo Spirito quarter, this original restaurant has stone flooring from the 14th century, leather sofas and chairs, antique objects hanging from the walls and a small stage for live music. The menu features exquisite seafood dishes and rnuch more.
OSTERIA DELLE TRE PANCHE
Vicolo Marzio, 1 ph +39 055 583724 ostenadelletrepanche.com
Saure 9uality guarantee signed "Andreas and Vieri's, the ortisans of taste", new location for a historic restaurant in Florence, now on the sìxth floor of the Hotel Hermitage, on an intimate terrace overlooking the Ponte Vecchio. The cult remains the timeless truffle-based dishes, such as truffle-flavoured potato pie.
HARRY'S BAR
Lungarno Vespucci, 22r ph +39 055 2396700 harrysbarfirenze.it
Paloma Picasso, Burt Lancaster, Margot Hemingway, Paul Newman, Robin Williams, Franco Zeffirelli, are only a few of the celebrities who wined and dined at this historic restaurant in over fifty years' time. The must-tries are togliermi au gratin, curry prawn tails, beef tartare. The restaurant's signature: cocktail, the Bellini) From June 2021 opened a unique 'spia off' at hotel Sina Villa Medici.
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KOKO
Piazza Ferruçci, 4/5r ph. +39 055 6587428 kokarestaaurant.it
Elegant restaurant and sushi bar. The menu includes unexpected dishes, such as an endless choice of carpacao, chiroshi and maki rolls, to be enjoyed in the sophisticated Totami room.
MOMOYAMA
Borgo San Frediano, l Or ph. r 39 055 291 840 !'istorantertornoy'ama.it
A journey into the Japanese flavors of Momoyamo, in the heart of the Oltrarno. The raw cuisine directed by Gabriel Camaro proffers a classic Japanese menu. The Japonese food cooked by Chef Lorenzo d'Agnello is just as delicious.
RISTORANTE FRESCOBALDI
Piazza della Siggnorio, 31 ph. +39 055 284714 frescobaldifirenze.it
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LA GIOSTRA
Borgo Pinti, 10r ph +39 055 241341 ristorar telagiostra.com
Established Iwenty years ago by Prince Dimitri Habsburg-Lorraine and his son Soldano, la Giostra is a cozy restaurant hidden from view and a favorite with world-famous celebrities. Traditional Tuscan and Lorraine cuisine. The "VIP" table is the big, King Arthur's-style one at the end of the dining room.
It is the new restaurant by Frescobaldi, one of Italys most prestigious wineries. Chef Roberto Reatini offers traditional Tuscan dishes with a contemporary twist. A private dining room on the second floor, cocktail bor, outdoor seating with view of Palazzo Vecchio.
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ORA D'ARIA
Via dei Georgofili, 1 1 r ph +39 055 2001699
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IL PALAGIO
Borgo Pinti, 99 ph +39 055 26261 iipalogioristorante.it
The restaurant of Four Seasons Hotel Firenze, one Michelm-storred; the domain of Executive Chef Paolo Lavezzini. In the wonderful setting of Palazzo della Gherardesca, overlooking the hotel"s garden, with a lovely terrace for outdoor dining. The wine list includes obout five hundred labels.
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LOCALE
Via delle Seggiole, 12 ph. +39 055 9067188 focalefirenze.it
The ancient Palazzo delle Seggiole has been turned into a new restaurant and wine bor. Open every day, from happy hour to late night, its main attractions are the Winter garden and the long lost atmosphere combined with o modern minimalist design.
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At lunchtime it is informal, with its tapas that allow you to enjoy gourmet dishes in small portions and at reasonable prices. In the evening, it is an upscale restaurant, with two tasting menus and one á la carte. The genius here is Chef Marco Stabile.
SAN PAOLINO
Via Palozzuolo, 9/A ph. +39 055 2966955 25hours-horels.com
The most beloved dishes of traditional Tuscan and of modern Italian cuisine served in the green inner courtyard of 25hours Hotel Piazza Son Paolino, filled with plants and green spots that catch the light from a spectacular glass cupolo.
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OSTERIA BELGUARDO
Piazza degli Scarlatti, 1r ph. +39 055 2654541 osteriabelguordo.it
A new restaurant overlooking Arno by Belguardo winery, the setting is not trottorio-like, but the spirit is that of traditional, healtliy, well-crafted cuisine based on the use of quality ingredients.
SANTA ELISABETTA
Piazza Santa Elisabetta, 3 ph. +39 055 2737673 ristorantesantoelisobetta.it
In the elegant restaurant of Hotel Brunelleschi, the dishes of chef Rocco De Santis surprise the palate with their pleasant contrasts. The result of his cuisine is o concen-
tration of technique, new ideas, experience and contamination of customs and traditions of his homeland, Campania. 2 Michelin stars.
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WINTER GARDEN
Piazza Ognissanti, 1 ph. + 39 055 27163770 wintergardenflorence.com
IL VERROCCHIO
Via dello Massa, 24 (Candeli) ph. +39 055 62611 villalamossa.com
SE-STO ON ARNO
Piazza Ognissanti, 3 ph. +39 055 27152783 sestoonorno.com
Located on the sixth floor of The Westin Excelsior hotel, this futuristic-style restaurant with all-around windows offers one of the best views of the city. A suggestion?
Book table 41 with view of the Arno river and the Duomo. Executive Chef of the kitchen, Marco Migliorati. The wine list includes 350 wine and 22 Champagne labels.
Winter Garden Restaurant brings together the culinary tradition of Tuscany thanks to the skilled hands of the Executive Chef Gentian She hi and bespoke service, where no detail is overlooked. Dinners ore served accompanied by live music in the elegant atmosphere of the art deco-style Winter Gorden ;o w., WII'il l rrC.'':; 1 t - ,JI iJ l'.ril1 -1,r nfr 1 I :.• ch r :rI ,1, .c, r; I, o .'Ii.l IO I - • I. L:11' 1'
The Chef Stefano Ballarino offers an original menu with explicit referenceslo the Tuscan territory perfect to be enjoyed on the magnificent terrace at the restaurant with breathtaking views. Alternatively, but with the same beautiful panorama, also L'Oliveto bistrot by the pool.
OSTERIA DI PASSIGNANO
Badia a Passignano ph +39 055 8071 278 osteriadipassignano.com
Elegant typical restaurant owned by the Antinori family. One Miche lin star. Tour of cellars on request and cooking lessons. Ovr (:,;P; 1,1 am, 11 1 II I c! ':
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ARNOLFO Via XX Settembre, 50 (Colle Val d'Elsa) ph. +39 0577 920549 ornolfo.com
IL QUARTINO - FRESCOBALDI
Via Casentinese Basso, 16 (Pelago) ph. +39 055 8311426
Via Cassia per Siena, 133 (San Casciano Val di Pesa, località Bargino) antinori.it ph +39 055 2359720
TRATTORIA DA SOSTANZA DETTO IL TROIA
Via Del Poreellano, 25r ph +39 055 212691
The most ypical Trattoria in Florence. In addition to the classic Florentine-style steak, the must tries are artichoke pie and buffer chìcken breast. All dishes are cooked on a wood-fired stove.
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BANFI Località 5ánt'Angelo Scalo (Montalcino) ph +39 0577 816054- banfi.it
Creative and modern dishes, both fish and meat, served in the most beautiful setting: the Banfi Castle. Of course, wine for all tastes. rrr; Ir
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TREDICI GOBBI ph. +39 055 9041111
Via Porcellana, 9r salvìatino.com
Along one of the most beautiful roads for lovers of two wheels, the Tuscan country bistrot by Frescobaldi, where fast becomes slow and a burger is not a sandwich, but o gourmet experience at KmO.
The Antinori winery restaurant is housed on the rooftop of o large building with wide windows overlooking gentle hills dotted with olive groves and ancient country parishes. The name derives from Rinuccio degli Antinori, patriarch of the family.
LA BOTTEGA DEL 30
Via di Santo Caterina. 2 (Castelnuovo Berardengo) ph +39 0577 359226 labottegade130.com
Rustic yet refined ambiance inside a characteristic stone farmhouse. Michelin star.
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LA LOGGIA Via Doccia, 4 (Fiesole) ph. +39 055 5678200 belmond.com
RISTORO L'ANTICA SCUDERIA
Via di Passignano, 17 (Tavarnelle Vol di Pesa) ph +39 055 8071623 rìstorolanticascuderia.it
The dishes of the best Tuscan tradition in an elegant setting. Not only restaurant, but also winebor. rnl, i.-1 r. it ,;-
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ph +39 055 285015 The historic Milanese restaurant has çasatrattoria.com arrived in Florence, in the beautiful
Set in the heart of downtown Flor- Sala Affresco at Hotel II Salviatino, ence, in an old building, the restau- in the hills of Fiesole. Cuisine is rant offers genuine traditional Tuscan focused on authentic Italian tradicooking. The house specialties are tion, offering a menu that combines the matchless rigatoni served in o simplicity and refinement, using orlarge glass bowl and the beef to- omatic herbs, vegetables from the gliato served on a wooden cutting hotel's organic garden.
Located in a l óth century building, two intimate rooms and a terrace in summer. Creative and refined cuisine. The realm of Chef Gaetano Trovato. Two Michelin stars. rd.
An experience of 360° beauty, ranging from the location, to the gastronomy that brings with it the study of the territory and aspires to affabulate the senses, up to the manufacture of its porcelain, which bring a touch of contemporary design to the table.
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OSTERIA DI FONTERUTOLI
Località Fonterutoli (Castellina in Chianti) ph +39 0577 741125 coste//edilenterutoli.com
An osteria offering the finest ingredients from Tuscany matched with the Mazzei family's great wines.
SOLOCICCIA
Ponzano in Chianti ph +39 055 852020 dariocecchini.com
This restaurant, owned by Dario Cecchini, is a point of reference when it cornes to enjoying meat in Tuscan. It serves optimal products, guaranteeing top quality at reasonable prices, immersed in the Chianti area. Two other great options are Officina della Bistecco and Mac Dario (for lunch).