Florence Restaurant Recommendations
As the capital of agriculture-rich Tuscany, Florence is a pinnacle of the hearty cuisine Italy is famous for. Whether you’re dining on handmade pasta laden with fresh truffles or a sizable and acclaimed bistec alla fiorentina, all paired with wine from surrounding vineyards, you’re guaranteed to have countless outstanding meals. These Florence restaurant recommendations will help put you on such a magnificent culinary path.
Enoteca Pinchiorri
Via Ghibellina, 87, Florence 50122 – +39 055 26311 – Website
The cuisine at this restaurant is a fine balance of classic and modern, taking the best from both styles to create elegant dishes served in a luxurious and cosmopolitan ambience. The wine list here is legendary. You may wish to choose from delicately-crafted set menus or design your own a la carte meal of dishes like carrot and star anise risotto with grilled scampi or lamb with eggplant and laurel mousse.
Enoteca Pitti Gola e Cantina
Piazza Pitti, 16, Florence 50125 – +39 055 212 704 – Website
This little wine bar is a sensational way to spend an afternoon in Florence. The passionate owners will take you on a journey: tasting a range of wines perfectly paired with authentic dishes from the kitchen. The Wine Tasting Lunch is 40 Euro per person which will include four wines accompanied by a three-course lunch. Reservations are not required but are highly recommended.
© Olga Makarova (left), Giovanni Rasoti (right), Enoteca Pitti Gola e Cantina
Il Barretto
Via del Parione, 50, Florence 50123 – +39 055 294 122 – Website
In the refined style of the sixties, Il Barretto charms guests with its seductive atmosphere and thoughtful cuisine. Offering traditional Tuscan cooking and excellent attention to service, the kitchen and staff at Il Barretto seek to uphold an intimate and elegant milieu for your evening.
La Giostra
Borgo Pinti, 12r, Florence 50121 – +39 055 241 341 – Website
Hospitable twin son owners from a noble family create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for a delectable meal at La Giostra. Try the perfectly-cooked Fiorentina Steak or their savory ravioli stuffed with pecorino cheese and pear that will just melt in your mouth. Just make sure you leave enough room for dessert to try their famous tiramisu!
© La Giostra
Auditore Ristorante Braceria
Piazza del Grano, 13, Florence 50122 – +39 055 217 320 – Website
Paying homage to the history of art that influences their city, Auditore Ristorante Braceria features reproductions of famous artworks on its walls, and an atmosphere that is both welcoming and lively. Pair a glass of Tuscan wine with a hearty plate of gnocchi, steak, or pizza and you’re in for a vibrant, flavor-filled night.
Buca Lapi
Palazzo Antinori, Via del Trebbio, 1r, Florence 50123 – +39 055 213 768 – Website
While bruschetta or the wild boar pasta may tempt you early on, order your courses at the acclaimed Buca Lapi carefully. You won’t want to be too full for the star of the restaurant, the bistec alla fiorentina, served in a portion that can very easily fill two people on its own. And, of course, there is also an extensive array of red wines to choose from to pair perfectly with this famous cut of meat. If tasting this dish is a priority for you, this is one of the most important Florence restaurant recommendations on this list.
© Buca Lapi