Guidebook for Firenze
Food Scene
This is one of the oldest restaurants in the city. An absolute MUST for anyone visiting. Personally, I have been going to this place for over 20 years and every time it has been a great exercise, both the food and the service!!
271 locals recommend
Il Latini
6R Via dei Palchetti This is one of the oldest restaurants in the city. An absolute MUST for anyone visiting. Personally, I have been going to this place for over 20 years and every time it has been a great exercise, both the food and the service!!
I highly recommend this place for several reason. For starters, food here is amazing. They use organic fresh ingredients. In addition they also have a good selection of their own organic wines, olive oil and other condiments. The service is great and the food is served relatively quick.
40 locals recommend
Vivanda
7 Via Santa MonacaI highly recommend this place for several reason. For starters, food here is amazing. They use organic fresh ingredients. In addition they also have a good selection of their own organic wines, olive oil and other condiments. The service is great and the food is served relatively quick.
Absolutely one of the BEST hamburgers in the entire world!! (I’m NOT even joking!)
I’ve traveled the world, but this place knows how to make a good hamburger, lol! And, prices are really budget friendly. I don’t think it can get any better :)
CLOUD 59
59 Via de' GinoriAbsolutely one of the BEST hamburgers in the entire world!! (I’m NOT even joking!)
I’ve traveled the world, but this place knows how to make a good hamburger, lol! And, prices are really budget friendly. I don’t think it can get any better :)
Absolutely BEST place in all Florence for an all-American brunch! AND, guess what? It’s right downstairs, lol.. You can’t miss it!
Rooster Cafe Firenze
37r Via Sant'EgidioAbsolutely BEST place in all Florence for an all-American brunch! AND, guess what? It’s right downstairs, lol.. You can’t miss it!
Upscale restaurant, worthy of its fame. Amazing Florentine cuisine, with a sophisticated touch. Top notch service!!
26 locals recommend
Cantina Barbagianni
13r Via Sant'EgidioUpscale restaurant, worthy of its fame. Amazing Florentine cuisine, with a sophisticated touch. Top notch service!!
Gelateria La Carraia
25 Piazza Nazario SauroProbably one of the best ice cream places in town!
OMG! This place takes ice cream to a whole new level. They use top ingredients and their ice cream is a MUST!!
31 locals recommend
Rivareno Gelato
46R Borgo degli AlbiziOMG! This place takes ice cream to a whole new level. They use top ingredients and their ice cream is a MUST!!
This is one of the oldest restaurants in the area. They serve great Florentine steak and the service is great.
Tested and approved by me 100% (lol)
You won’t be disappointed.
62 locals recommend
Ristorante Dino
47 Via GhibellinaThis is one of the oldest restaurants in the area. They serve great Florentine steak and the service is great.
Tested and approved by me 100% (lol)
You won’t be disappointed.
Drinks & Nightlife
The main attraction in this place are the 2 very handsome identical twins: the bartenders Marco & Paolo. Their vibrant personality and amazing talent really adds a unique touch to the overall experience that this special place has to offer. Absolutely BEST cocktails in town.
P.S. I also highly recommend this place for aperitif between 7pm - pm. Free delicious food is included with the drunks.
17 locals recommend
Viktoria Lounge Bar
28 Via Giuseppe VerdiThe main attraction in this place are the 2 very handsome identical twins: the bartenders Marco & Paolo. Their vibrant personality and amazing talent really adds a unique touch to the overall experience that this special place has to offer. Absolutely BEST cocktails in town.
P.S. I also highly recommend this place for aperitif between 7pm - pm. Free delicious food is included with the drunks.
This is an upscale elegant cocktail bar/restaurant, located near by the historic Piazza Della Republica, and right across from Palazzo Strozzi. The atmosphere is very friendly and seriously, they make the best Cosmopolitan in the world! (no joke)
I find this place to be perfect for the aperitif time, but also great for lunch and/or dinner. The food selection is quite large and from the few times I've been here, I can say that the ingredients and the execution of their meals is high above the average.
214 locals recommend
Colle Bereto
5 Piazza degli StrozziThis is an upscale elegant cocktail bar/restaurant, located near by the historic Piazza Della Republica, and right across from Palazzo Strozzi. The atmosphere is very friendly and seriously, they make the best Cosmopolitan in the world! (no joke)
I find this place to be perfect for the aperitif time, but also great for lunch and/or dinner. The food selection is quite large and from the few times I've been here, I can say that the ingredients and the execution of their meals is high above the average.
Highly recommend you stop by here for a shot of Nutellino. Yum!!! The owner is hilarious, btw :D
34 locals recommend
Eby's
5 Via dell' OriuoloHighly recommend you stop by here for a shot of Nutellino. Yum!!! The owner is hilarious, btw :D
One of the BEST places for aperitif, located in the famous Santo Spirito Square. Budget friendly and the food is amazing!!
Please note that the aperitif time is between 7pm - 9pm
During the winter season, Mondays is closed.
38 locals recommend
Cabiria Lounge Bar
4r Piazza Santo SpiritoOne of the BEST places for aperitif, located in the famous Santo Spirito Square. Budget friendly and the food is amazing!!
Please note that the aperitif time is between 7pm - 9pm
During the winter season, Mondays is closed.
Awesome music, sexy vibes! Put your party outfit on and enjoy the top Florentine club!! :)
170 locals recommend
Yab
5 Via dei SassettiAwesome music, sexy vibes! Put your party outfit on and enjoy the top Florentine club!! :)
This is a cool spot to check out if you are looking for some local nightlife action. The place is always crowded at night.
31 locals recommend
The Lion's Fountain
34r Borgo degli AlbiziThis is a cool spot to check out if you are looking for some local nightlife action. The place is always crowded at night.
Essentials
CONAD CITY
42 Via PietrapianaOpen everyday from 9am - 9pm
A grocery store located 5 minutes walk, open every day until 8pm.
109 locals recommend
Conad Supermarket
56 R Via dei ServiA grocery store located 5 minutes walk, open every day until 8pm.
Best manicure/pedicure in town. I recommend you call for an appointment, as walk-in may be a long wait.
Maniboo
4 Borgo OgnissantiBest manicure/pedicure in town. I recommend you call for an appointment, as walk-in may be a long wait.
Sightseeing
My favorite place in all Florence. The church is located close by Piazza Michelangelo (above Florence). Thus, giving you a strikingly beautiful view of the entire city
64 locals recommend
San Miniato Al Monte station
My favorite place in all Florence. The church is located close by Piazza Michelangelo (above Florence). Thus, giving you a strikingly beautiful view of the entire city
The Dome took about 600 years to be built. The house is located about 5 minutes away. If you can, try booking a ticket to visit the inside. You won’t be disappointed :)
1085 locals recommend
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Piazza del DuomoThe Dome took about 600 years to be built. The house is located about 5 minutes away. If you can, try booking a ticket to visit the inside. You won’t be disappointed :)
Parks & Nature
The Boboli Gardens
1 Piazza de' PittiGorgeous garden that will bring you back hundreds of years.
Arts & Culture
It’s an absolute MUST! You can’t come to Florence and not see the majestic “Birth of Venus” by Botticelli.
P.S. I recommend you buy the fast-line tickets for this one. Totally worth every penny!
1671 locals recommend
Uffizi Gallery
6 Piazzale degli UffiziIt’s an absolute MUST! You can’t come to Florence and not see the majestic “Birth of Venus” by Botticelli.
P.S. I recommend you buy the fast-line tickets for this one. Totally worth every penny!
Please allow yourself some time to visit David from Michelangelo. Absolutely stunning!
Note: I recommend you buy the online fast-line tickets, so to avoid waiting on long lines for hours..
185 locals recommend
Florence Academy of Fine Arts
66 Via RicasoliPlease allow yourself some time to visit David from Michelangelo. Absolutely stunning!
Note: I recommend you buy the online fast-line tickets, so to avoid waiting on long lines for hours..
Everything Else
I recommend this place if you are looking for high quality handmade Italian ceramics at fair prices.
Sbigoli Terrecotte
4 R Via Sant'EgidioI recommend this place if you are looking for high quality handmade Italian ceramics at fair prices.