The 8 best places to eat + drink in Florence
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The Tuscan food-scene is having a moment. From delicious Tuscan specialities like ribollita soup and bistecca Fiorentina T-bone steak to more diverse street-food and bustling markets…Florence is a taste experience. The La Lista team have whittled down their top 8 food and drinks places in the city to give you some serious inspiration for your next visit.
Disclaimer, reading this will make you hungry. Get snacks at the ready.
1 / Enoteca Pinchiorri
Fine dining with bags of creativity.
The kitchen at Enoteca Pinchiorri excels in finding and preparing the finest raw materials, in creativity and in the mastery of cooking techniques. The service is extremely attentive and the team aim to offer the best, until the very last detail. You can buy a dining experience at Enoteca Pinchiorri as a gift - just head to their website and and select from either their Discovery menu (5 dishes) or their Contemporary menu (8 dishes).
Website: www.enotecapinchiorri.it
2 / Golden View
For stunning views of Ponte Vecchio.
With four dining rooms and large expansive windows Golden View offers unrivalled views of the Ponte Vecchio, the Vasari Corridor, the Uffizi Gallery, and the Arno River. With a focus on local Tuscan food and sustainability you can taste the best the region has to offer. The restaurant also has an impressive private cellar where you can host a wine tasting from 30 euro pp.
Website: www.goldenviewopenbar.com
3 / Trattoria Dall’Oste
For the best steak in the city!
These guys are serious about steak. They buy only the best meats from around world and have a strict selection process to ensure the highest quality. The restaurant has a warm and passionate atmosphere: a true Tuscan trattoria when you can relax and enjoy the best steak in town.
Website: https://trattoriadalloste.com
4 / Baccalunch
For lovers of cod.
The entire menu is based around the humble cod and it really is delicious. It’s a small bistro in the amazing area of San Frediano and the staff are super attentive and lovely. The food is high quality, delicious and affordable. Not to be missed!
Website: http://www.baccalunch.it
5 / KOKO
The best sushi place.
A stone’s throw from the Arno in the east of the city you will find KOKO, well renowned for being the best sushi place in the city. The atmosphere is minimalist and sophisticated and the food is extremely high quality. If your in the mood for sushi…this is the place to be.
Website:
https://www.kokorestaurant.it/
6 / LUIANO
Seriously fun wine tour and tasting.
Dream team Alessandro and Felicia are the masterminds behind LUIANO. They believe that joviality and the pleasure of good company always comes first and foremost…and this really shines through in their warm and engaging personalities.
The experience starts with a walk through the places of production and ends in the ancient 14th century cellars which are found underneath the foundations of the villa. Finally, you sit at the table to taste the wines choosing between the different gastronomic options (from simple bread and cheeses to a full meal).
Website: https://www.luiano.it/en/
7 /Il Mercato Centrale
Il Mercato Centrale is open every day from 10am - 12am and it full of delicious local foods and talented local artisans. From bread and baked products, fresh fish, fried food, vegetarian and vegan dishes, meat and charcuterie, buffalo mozzarella, cheese, chocolate and gelato, fresh pasta, wine, lampredotto and truffles: you’ll find it all!
You can buy food from the individual stalls and then find a seat at any table in the middle of the hall. If you would prefer to book a table you can do so by calling them and making a reservation at the restaurant or the pizzeria.
Website: www.mercatocentrale.com
8 / All’antico Vinaio
For epic sandwiches!
All’Antico Vinaio is a must-try when visiting Florence. The shop is in the heart of the city centre, just minutes away from Piazza della Signoria. Sandwiches are made with a local bread called schiacciata. The shop has an endless selection of cold cuts, cheese, and homemade creams.
Website: www.allanticovinaio.com
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Written by Beth Butler, marketing person and lover of all things weddings; with a particular passion for beautiful photography, muted florals and a good cup of tea.
