Highlights & Top Picks
Take a look at the top rated restaurants in Florence and book your table now on The Fork!
Whether you have an hour or an entire day, don't leave Florence without doing some wine tasting! You can join a class in town on Tuscan wines and taste or go on a half or full day tour into neighboring Chianti or as far as Montalcino or Montepulciano to get your chance to taste great Tuscan wines.
Among the many dining experiences one should experience while in Florence, one of the best will be when you sit down in a classical Florentine trattoria. Traditional food, good service, casual settings and almost always budget friendly.
Tired of drinking wine? Here are our top 6 pubs with Italian craft beer on tap or in bottles. You can count on local color, a laid back atmosphere, sometimes a simple yet yummy menu and always a quality cold brew.
There are a lot of gelato shops in Florence, several almost on every block downtown. So where should you head to get the best gelato? Here are our reviews of what we consider are some of the best "gelaterie" in Florence!
With a glass of wine or cocktail in hand, enjoy the sunset with a view: try these terraces, library cafes and fortress to enjoy a magical evening in Florence!
Florence is definitely a city for meat lovers: the T-bone steak, known as the Bistecca alla Fiorentina, is one of the most famous dishes in town. While you can find it almost everywhere in the city, here we offer some of the restaurants or trattorie where you will be able to enjoy a great bistecca!
Enjoy great music, the world famous collection of rock n' roll memorabilia on its walls and a great meal within the beautiful setting of the historical building in the center of Florence the Hard Rock Cafe calls home. With our "Skip-the-line" voucher (and special VF coupon for a small souvenir),…
If you're looking to grand a quick, delicious lunch in Florence, head to one of our top panini shops where you can enjoy a yummy panino sandwich with a glass of red wine where you can eat well without spending too much.
With the arrival of summer in Florence open several outdoor spaces, ideal for spending an evening together eating something tasty, maybe even listening to some good music, taking part in readings, screenings and other events. Waiting for some "fresh" breeze.
Looking for vegetarian or vegan dining options in Florence? Nowadays, even several of the more traditional trattoria include one or two vegetarian options on their menu, but fortunately there are also restaurants offering only vegetarian meals. Read our list of the top vegetarian restaurants in…
You'll see and hear "aperitivo" all over Florence and it means before dinner cocktails but in Florence, they are so popular you have to know where the best ones are at. Here we offer our suggestions of the best ones in the historical center!
Want to do wine tastings of the best Tuscan wines right in Florence? At the Piazza del Vino wine bar/shop/restaurant you can enjoy a great late afternoon aperitivo and taste Tuscany's great wines: Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, Nobile di Montepulciano and Bolgheri wines.
Are you going to celebrate a special occasion in Florence or just want to surprise your partner with a romantic dinner? Do not miss our tips on the most elegant - and romantic - restaurants in Florence where you can enjoy a special meal, often with a view.
The choices of where to go for a good, authentic meal is overwhelming. Our list of suggestions will offer some insight to finding the one that is just perfect for you.
The Quattro Leoni is a typical Florentine trattoria in Florence's center in the Oltrarno. Located a few steps from the Pitti Palace in small, hidden piazza, the restaurant serves delicious dishes, such as the Tuscan ribollita and Peposo stew.
Street food has recently become a culinary philosophy more than just a simple way of cooking. Everywhere in Italy, local street food highlights the city's traditional products and flavors, and in Florence, the most representative of street food are trippa and lampredotto. Know what they are?…
Do you want to enjoy a good pizza in Florence? There are a lot of pizzerias in the city, but if you want to avoid the classic, tourist hole then you should check out the favorites from the VisitFlorence Team.
One of our favourite pizzerias in Florence, named after the famous pizzamaker Giovanni Santarpia. Read our review and be sure to book ahead when you decide to try Santarpia's pizza!
Looking for a place in Florence where to have a gourmet break when it's cold outside? The VisitFlorence team selected the perfect places where to sit and enjoy a cup of chocolate or steaming cup of tea.
A guide to typical and traditional specialties of the Florentine kitchen. When in Florence eat authentic delicacies cooked in the traditional manner, so you can go home having tried some unique dishes.
Our review of PizzAgnolo (formerly called PizzaMan) on via dell'Agnolo, where you can have a great "Napoletana" in downtown Florence.
Check out our review of Giumella, a vegan deli in Florence that has become one of our favorite places to buy delicious, healthy vegan dishes made following Tuscan flavors.
Looking to settle back & watch Florence stroll by while you sip your sprizter & munch on Florentine specialties? The VisitFlorence team has got you covered with some of their favorite aperitivo/happy hours in Florence!
There is always them temptation to bring home a few bottles of wine, but the question is: do you pack it in your suitcase, ship it back or wait and buy it duty-free? Read on to find out the best way to get your favorite wines home safe & sound...
The Pizzaiuolo is an excellent pizza parlor specialized in making Naples-style pizza. Located steps from the Sant'Ambrogio market on Via dei Macci, it is right across the street from the well-known Cibreo in the Santa Croce neighborhood.
Follow the footsteps of Pablo Picasso at Palazzo Strozzi in the new exhibition dedicated to him and other Spanish artists, then on to the first floor of the Central Market with "Pablo at the Market".
First evening for the gastronomic tour of Italy was Piedmont and it was a great success!
If you're planning on eating out on the 24th, 25th or 31st in Florence, we highly recommend you make reservations now.
