A city of art, history, culture, and gastronomy, Florence is an idyllic Italian destination for international travelers, and especially those interested in exploring local flavors and cuisine. No matter your preference, the Tuscan capital offers a range of delicious choices to surprise your palate, from unique street foods to elegant, fine dining experiences. The quality […]
Food and Drink in Florence
7 Best Restaurants in Pisa: Traditional Trattorias to Fine Dining
Pisa’s cuisine is as well-loved as the city itself. Its gastronomic diversity between land and sea gives you dishes that will remain with you long after your trip is over. And in our round-up of the best restaurants in Pisa, you’ll find everything from casual pizzerias, to traditional trattorias, to formal restaurants. No matter where […]
Gluten Free Florence: Complete Guide to Restaurants, Dishes & a GF App
Italy is a country where things like pasta and pizza can seem like crucial components of the national identity, so you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s maybe not the ideal destination for gluten-free travelers. Luckily, that assumption couldn’t be further from the truth! And that’s particularly true if your itinerary includes places where pizza and […]
Where Do Locals Eat in Florence: Must-Try Markets, Pastries, Street Food, & More
Let’s face it: Florence is crawling with tourists. During high season the streets and sites are packed, and tourist traps masquerading as authentic restaurants are on every corner. For the unprepared but curious traveler seeking the real deal, you might be wondering where do locals eat in Florence? With over 2,000 restaurants in Florence, there […]
Tuscan Cheese: A Guide to Caciotta, Pecorino, Ricotta, & More
When you get a basic overview of Italian food, you’ll quickly realize how regional the cuisine is. So regional that one dish can change in subtle yet meaningful ways between neighboring towns, let alone entire regions. So, when a cheese connoisseur headed for Tuscany starts looking into what uniquely Tuscan cheeses they should try, they […]
The Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Florence
Once upon a time, if you asked the average Florentine waiter for a meat-free meal and then took issue with the bits of pancetta in your greens, you’d hear something like, “That’s not meat, it’s flavor”. Completely devoid of the sarcasm you might assume would accompany such a retort. Yes, Florence loves its carne. But […]
Our 7 Picks for the Best Italian Restaurants in Florence
We’ll just come right out and say it: it feels silly to be talking about the best Italian restaurants in Florence! It reminds us of a video by Italian TikTok creators lionfieldmusic: “Do Italians eat Italian food in Italy?” (If you’re on the app, look them up! They post hilariously wholesome content about Italian culture.) […]
Restaurants with a View in Florence: Our Top 5 Picks
There’s so much to see and do in Florence that it can be tempting to simply grab a quick bite to pack in as much as you can. But when you are craving a relaxing sit-down meal and panoramic vistas of the city’s iconic skyline, it’s time to head to the best restaurants with a […]
Oldest Restaurants in Florence: The Ultimate List
You may already know that Italy wasn’t a country of its own until 1861. But some things have always united us: our love for food, respect for tradition, and great joy when the two come together. And there is no better place to experience this than in one of the oldest restaurants in Florence. More […]
What to Eat in Florence: Our Top Picks for Florentine Fare
If Tuscany in general is well-loved by foodies (and we can agree it is), one can argue that Florence is the region’s pièce de résistance. But with so many options the question remains – what to eat in Florence? One of the truest pleasures for any food lover in Italy is how a dish can […]