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florence Restaurants

The restaurants in Florence are some of the best in Italy. The food is simple and abundant with local produce, mellow cheeses and grilled meats. Beef Steak Florentine, many versions of roasted or wine-braised game such as boar, deer and rabbit and thick and hearty soups cover the table of a typical Tuscan meal and this is also where you can wash it down with some delicious Tuscan vino.

Florentine restaurants serve all the Italian specialities, not just the ones typical of Florence and provided a review of some of our favourite restarants in Florence.

Restaurants in Florence

Giubbe Rosse: [Piazza d. Repubblica 055 21 22 80 ] Genuine old-world alternative Florentine literary caffe, a meeting place for futurist artists, poets and left-wing intellectuals, steeped in history and showing appropriate signs of decay. Delicious hot chocolate and whipped cream or drop by for aperitivo [including hors d'oeuvres] and see the regulars.

Chiaroscuro: [Via Del Corso 36 055 214247] Located close to Uffizi and Piazza Della Signoria. Perfect for breakfasts and quick buffet lunches. Excellent selection of quality coffees, teas and hot chocolates too. Theme nights for cocktails and happy hour [Mexican, Japanese etc] including creative hors d'oeuvres.

Birreria Centrale: [Piazza Cimatori 055 21 19 15] Centrally located birreria/trattoria, pub atmosphere. Simple, hearty food, interesting beer selection.

Santo Bevitore: [Via Santo Spirito 64 055 211264] Short stroll from Ponte Vecchio along street lined with antique stores. Large charming enoteca well known for its Chiantis and exquisite interpretation of traditional Tuscan dishes.

Acqua Al 2: [Via Vigna Vecchia 40 055 284170 ] Close to the Bargello. Creative cuisine and selected wines in lovely surroundings.