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Florence Travel Guide

Florence, Italy — Restaurants

Enoteca Pinchiorri

Widely recognized as Florence's most famous restaurant, the stylish décor and innovative Tuscan cuisine intertwined with subtle notes of French cuisine make dining here an experience to remember. Start with a poached egg with cauliflower, crispy bread and pancetta with black truffle before moving on to a mouth-watering rack of lamb with garlic and herbs served with Jerusalem artichokes and mint. Open for lunch and dinner. Bookings recommended.

Food Type
Italian
Price
4
Style
Romance
Address
Via Ghibellina 87
City
Florence
Website
www.enotecapinchiorri.it

Trattoria il Contadino

One of Florence's little treasure, this family-run trattoria has been serving local Florentines for over 30 years. Try the pesto spaghetti or spinach ravioli to start before diving into the tasty beef stefado with potatoes and Osso Buco (veal crosscut shin) cooked in tomato and served with mashed potato or the tender stewed rabbit with a side of grilled vegetables. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

Food Type
Italian
Price
3
Address
69/71 Via Palazzulol
City
Florence

Ristorante Celestino

A fabulous place in central Florence, Ristorante Celestino serves a mouthwatering array of traditional Tuscan dishes. Candlelit dinners a great courtyard, this restaurant is a must for any visitor to Florence. Start with the Tuscany Salami and polenta canapés or a tortellini soup before moving on to freshly made pasta or Florence style crepes with buffalo mozzarella. The Risotto with champagne and porcini mushrooms is delectable, and the option of adding a truffle to your meal is not to be missed. Their menu has a wide selection of meat and fish dishes and a whole page dedicated to cheese as well as desserts such as chocolate truffle, green apple sorbet or gelato.

Food Type
Local
Price
4
Style
Romance
Address
Piazza S. Felicita
City
Florence
Website
www.ristorantecelestino.it

Da Tito i Peccati di Gola Pizzeria

No trip to Italy is complete without pizza. Florence has a wide selection of pizzerias but Da Tito I Peccati di Gola Pizzeria takes the cake. This funky restaurant has a vast selection of pizzas and a piping hot clay oven. Be sure to try the simple Amon with porcini and prosciutto or the Caprese with buffalo mozzarella and rocket leaves.

Food Type
Pizzeria
Price
2
Style
Trendy
Address
Via Baracca
City
Florence
Website
www.datitoipeccatidigola.it