Food and drink in Florence
Where to eat in Florence: best trattorias, mercato centrale, bistecca alla Fiorentina, gelato without the tourist markup and aperitivo spots.
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Florence: San Lorenzo food market and wine tasting tour
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Aperitivo in Florence: where and how to do it right
Florence aperitivo guide — the best bars for Negroni and Spritz, prices, what's included, and how to avoid tourist-trap drinks near the Duomo.
Best gelato in Florence: where to find the real thing
Find Florence's best artisan gelato — Gelateria dei Neri, Vivoli, Gelateria dei Medici and more. Learn to spot fake gelato by colour and storage method.
Best restaurants in Florence
From Trattoria Mario to All'Antico Vinaio, find where to eat in Florence with real prices, honest picks, and zero tourist traps near the Duomo.
Best trattorias in Florence: the honest shortlist
Florence's best trattorias chosen for honest food, fair prices, and local character — from Trattoria Mario to Sostanza. No tourist traps included.
Bistecca alla fiorentina: the complete guide
Everything about Florence's iconic T-bone steak — the Chianina breed, how it's cooked, what it costs per kg, and the best restaurants to eat it in
Cantucci and Vin Santo: Tuscany's essential dessert pairing
Cantucci and Vin Santo — Tuscany's classic dessert duo. What they are, how to eat them, and where to find authentic versions in Florence and Prato.
Florence coffee culture: how to order and where to go
How Florentines drink coffee — espresso standing at the bar, why cappuccino stops at 10am, what coffee costs, and the best historic caffè in the city.
Florence food markets guide
Discover Florence's best food markets — Mercato Centrale, Sant'Ambrogio, and neighbourhood stalls — with opening hours, what to buy, and honest tips.
Florence street food: the complete guide
Discover Florence's best street food — lampredotto, schiacciata sandwiches, ceci fritti, and more. Where to find it, what it costs, and the best vendors.
Mercato Centrale Florence: complete visitor guide
Everything you need to know about Florence's Mercato Centrale — opening hours, ground-floor market, first-floor food court, what to eat, and what to skip.
Sant'Ambrogio market Florence: the local's guide
Florence's most authentic food market — Sant'Ambrogio. Opening hours, what to buy, the best trattorias nearby, and how it compares to Mercato Centrale.
Where to eat in Oltrarno: Florence's best food neighbourhood
Oltrarno has Florence's most authentic restaurant scene. From Piazza Santo Spirito to Borgo San Frediano, here's where to eat, drink, and explore.