Florentia Restaurants

On the way to Fiesole, if you have a sudden craving for something sweet, get off the bus (or park your car) in San Domenico and go to Gelateria Marino. It is a café where, besides the usual coffee and cappuccino, you'll find pl... more

This exclusive restaurant inside the Hotel Lungarno offers good seafood and an incomparable view of the Ponte Vecchio. A very original atmosphere, echoing the design of a yacht club, with its staved wooden floors, white walls a... more

Located in the Careggi zone, this small restaurant provides genuine, traditional Tuscan food ignoring current fads. Through a rather spartan entrance that brings to mind a village shop, you reach a large room with red, varnishe... more

Il Francescano is a typical Tuscan trattoria for people who love good food. The dining room is small and welcoming and the loyal clientele - which includes writers, painters and actors from Florence, is testament to the restaur... more

La Botteghina is a locally-owned restaurant and a friendly one too. It serves fresh fish at reasonable prices in a pleasant atmosphere and, in summer, on a cool terrace. The best dishes are crostini di pesce (bruschetta with fi... more

Given the name of the wise and powerful sovereign of ancient India, the cuisine of this restaurant is based on the tandoori and mughlai tradition. It is made up of starters which are eaten with sweet and spicy sauces, Basmati r... more

Not easy to find at all, this little restaurant proves to be a gem, once discovered. It's a typical Italian home to the uninitiated, but the locals know the routine well. The lady of the house, Signora Piombini is the dominant... more

Located close to the Piazza della Signoria, Il Cantastorie offers authentic Tuscan cuisine. The warm atmosphere of this cozy restaurant is very inviting. Their home made desserts are a must try! Their special Chianti wines comp... more

This is probably the best Chinese restaurant in the city. Its cooking is based on three distinct traditions, Canton, Szechuan and Zheijang and there are also styles from other oriental countries. It has a rather elegant setting... more

All'Antico Ristoro di Cambi is an attractive restaurant which serves traditional dishes, made from genuine ingredients with simple flavors, in a typical, Florentine inn atmosphere. The menu is classic and includes specialties s... more