From fine dining restaurants to traditionally family-run
trattorias, this city is filled with
great places to eat.
Just 2 hours by train from Milan and you are on a totally
different gastronomic scene for your trip to Florence. Here are restaurants
that stand ou in Florence
Florence is a dream — with a little planning, your trip will
be truly unforgettable!
📍 The St. Regis Florence https://expedia.com/affiliates/florence-hotels-the-st-regis-florence.zYzbFts
📍 The Social Hub Florence
Lavagnini https://expedia.com/affiliates/florence-hotels-the-social-hub-florence-lavagnini.0jg1pB2
📍 Hotel Lungarno -
Lungarno Collection https://expedia.com/affiliates/florence-hotels-hotel-lungarno-lungarno-collection.VbYSivy
📍 Bob W Ponte Vecchio https://expedia.com/affiliates/florence-hotels-bob-w-ponte-vecchio.CTufwW8
📍 Grand Hotel
Minerva https://expedia.com/affiliates/florence-hotels-grand-hotel-minerva.jwlUJXv
Breakfast delights:
📍 @la_menagere a charming
French bistrot with a flower shop and a bar.
📍 @rivoirefirenze since
1873 - iconic place to drink hot chocolate with whipped cream, quite touristy
due to the location
Lunch:
📍
@trattoriasostanzafirenze the most iconic spot, adored by locals and travelers.
absolutely must-eat: chicken breast in butter, tomato salad and meringue cake
📍 @fsflorence an oasis of
tranquility and beauty. Hotel has a magnificent park to enjoy especially in
spring combining it with a lunch in one of the hotels restaurants
📍 Gucci Giardino 25 -
beautiful cafe next to brand’s boutique. all-day coffee and dining, including a
hearty breakfast until 15.00. A must for fashionistas
Aperitivo:
📍 Il Santino by
@ilsantobevitorefi. an authentic mood and a glass of wine with small bites.
📍 @caffegilli historic
cafe and fashionistas’ main drinking spot. Come for the standing aperitivo by
the beautiful bar counter as locals do.
Dinner & More:
📍
@trattoriadabibe_firenze - Michelin guide, 20 mins taxi ride from the center
but absolutely worth it. fiorentina steak was just the best I’ve ever tried.
📍 @enotecapinchiorri one
of my favorite restaurants in Italy, 3 Michelin stars, gastronomic heaven
📍 @anticonoe.firenze
local institution, authentic interior, traditional cuisine
📍 Chic Nonna di Vito
Mollica - This fine dining restaurant is located in the heart of Palazzo
Portinari Salviati, belonging to Beatrice Portinari, the muse of famous Italian
poet, Dante. Go for the sea urchin pasta in summer as it's delish! Coupled with
the beautiful ambience.. it's a reprieve from the crowded streets of tourists
with a meal for two costing 80++euros.
📍Note Di Vino, beside
Piazza di Santa Croce - A small casual bar restaurant with tables lined up on
the streets and tons of customers enjoying their affordable cold cut meat,
cheese and fruit platters that cost only 8 euros! Great time to plan on going
is after visiting the Basilica
📍 @allanticovinaiofirenze
- it’s now the most famous sandwich in the world. But make sure to get your
panino in their first shop in via de’ Neri where everything started. Great for
street lunch on the stairs of Uffizi.
📍
@trattoriadabibe_firenze - recommended by Michelin guide, 20 mins taxi ride
from the center but absolutely worth it. No crowd, excellent service,
everything is delicious and fiorentina steak was is a show stopper. Perfect for
a dinner with friends, there’s a garden in summer.
Street food and other spots not to miss:
📍 @allanticovinaiofirenze
- it’s now the most famous sandwich in the world. But make sure to get your
panino in their first shop in via de’ Neri where everything had started
📍 @vivoli_il_gelato -
historic ice-cream shop that became viral for its authentic caffe affogato
📍 @trippaiodelporcellino
florentine cuisine is famous for using offal, try the signature dishes in a
form of a street-food here since 1893
📍 typical florentine wine
window at @babaefirenze You pay and get your glass through a tiny hole in a
wall!
Must see:
Don’t miss the Piazzale Michelangelo at sunset. Bring a
picnic or a bottle of wine — the view over Florence’s rooftops and the Duomo is
unforgettable.
Culinary Tours: https://www.tripaneer.com/all/c/culinary?refr_s=bcv&path=/&aid=10529
📍 4 Day Truffle Tour and
Cooking Holiday in Sanremo, Liguria Riviera and Cote d'Azur https://www.tripaneer.com/pizzacademy-sanremo/4-days-truffle-tour-and-cooking-holiday-in-sanremo-italy
📍 2 Day Cuisine of
Ciociaria: Italian Cooking Course in Pico, Italy https://www.tripaneer.com/nena-al-borgo-castello/2-day-cuisine-of-ciociaria-italian-cooking-course-in-pico-italy#reviews?aid=10529
1. Picture-Perfect Weather:
Sunny skies + highs around 25°C (77°F) = ideal exploring
weather. Think flowy dresses, linen shirts, and gelato breaks under the Tuscan
sun.
Pro tip-Pack layers for cooler evenings and you’re good to
go.
2. Crowd Levels:
May is the start of the peak season, so Florence does get
busier—especially later in the month. Beat the crowds with early museum visits
and sunset strolls along the Arno. Trust me, Florence glows in golden hour.
Pro tip: Visit popular spots early in the morning or right
before closing for a quieter experience.
3. Seasonal Events:
You can’t miss the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino—one of
Europe’s most iconic music festivals. From opera to ballet, the city is alive
with sound.
Pro Tip:Arrive early — the best events fill up fast,
especially on weekends.
4. Culinary Delights:
Florence’s spring ingredients shine in May: zucchini
flowers, peas, fava beans, artichokes, and the first sweet strawberries.
Must-tries:
Fiori di Zucca Ripieni (stuffed zucchini flowers)
Ribollita (Tuscan veggie stew)
Bistecca alla Fiorentina (Florentine steak)
Bonus Tip: Pair it all with a glass of Chianti Classico,
Vernaccia, or a Tuscan rosé.