7 typical restaurants in Florence, between tradition and modernity
Written on : 01 July 2021 By : Emilie Dubillot
As well as being one of the most beautiful cities in Italy, Florence is ideal for food lovers. In Tuscany, gastronomy and the pleasures of the table will occupy a great time of your trip: In fact, the simple and authentic cuisine perfectly highlights the seasonal products such as tomatoes or truffles. Between small typical restaurants, trattorias, and chic bistros, read on to discover our selection.
Traditional and refined cuisine in this restaurant offers Florentine and Tuscan dishes revisited. The service is professional and friendly (in French if necessary), and you can enjoy a wide choice of wines to choose from in a display case. A must-try is the "Bistecca Alla Fiorentina" a "T bone" style steak between the fillet and the ribeye.
This Michelin-recommended Italian bistro offers Tuscan and Mediterranean dishes in an elegant and contemporary setting. Take in the cozy atmosphere to reminisce about the day's discoveries and indulge in the chef's signature dessert, tiramisu.
For truffle lovers: Degusteria Italiana agli Uffizi
Escape to a warm and intimate setting, with jazz music playing in the background. From the moment you arrive, you can breathe in art and culture, with frescoes and references to the main works of the Renaissance. The menu is inventive and original, and the kitchen is open, allowing you to appreciate the chef's work. Don't hesitate to try their "truffle menu" with matching wines, which offers different types of black and white truffles.
Take a step up in style at this chic, designer restaurant, recommended by the Michelin guide. Located on the sixth floor of the Westin Excelsior Hotel, which offers a breathtaking view of the city of Florence, the rooftop consists of a covered area and two terraces, one reserved for the restaurant and the other for the bar. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner, described as "Tuscan cuisine with a touch of innovation" created by the chef and his team. You can enjoy their menu with original flavors such as the peach and truffle cocktail. https://www.sestoonarno.com/
A green setting: Il Nugolo
This new restaurant, which combines traditional and contemporary flavours, is located in the heart of Sant'Ambrogio on Via Mattonaia. Its particularity: an open kitchen that allows you to appreciate the know-how of the cooks. The two young chefs, both from Florence, have worked for several years all over the world to broaden their horizons. The duo uses pomodoro (tomato) to rethink Italian dishes in a different and artistic way, for example with tomato tartar that is masquerading as meat thanks to cutting and texturing effects.
Typical and traditional restaurants
Just like home: Cacio Vino
Small restaurant in the heart of the old town. Typical menu and Tuscan cuisine, with the manager taking the time to explain all the dishes. The products are of high quality, and the cooking is made with passion. Friendly staff and excellent food are just two of the many reasons to visit this welcoming restaurant.
A desire for the unusual?
For a theatrical dinner: Circo-lo Teatro del sale
If you want to spend an atypical and lively evening, you will be pleased with the Circolo del Sale restaurant theatre. At the entrance, you pay your membership card valid for one year for 7€, then the buffet dinner for 30€. Very original, the show is as incredible in the kitchen as it is on the stage. All in an ancient setting with woodwork and old armchairs, you will love this place. You can enjoy a vast buffet of Tuscan dishes and wines, cooked on the spot in front of you and announced theatrically.
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