Where to eat
Where to eat in Florence
The food guide to Florence — what to order, where the locals go, and the meals worth travelling for.
Photos for Florence are still on their way. Every listing below is real.
What to eat in Florence
Bistecca alla fiorentina (the T-bone, rare, for two), lampredotto (tripe sandwich — the street-food king), ribollita and pappa al pomodoro (the bread soups), cantucci with vin santo. The Mercato Centrale's food hall upstairs is the tasting menu of the city.
Where the locals eat
San Lorenzo/Mercato Centrale for the food hall; Santo Spirito for the Oltrarno trattorias; Via dei Neri for the lampredotto stands; Sant'Ambrogio market for the local lunch.
The iconic orders
Iconic: lampredotto at a Trippaio stand; bistecca at a historic trattoria (book); the schiacciata at All'Antico Vinaio (the queue is part of it).
Common questions
What is Florence famous for food-wise?
See the dishes above — they're the reason food people come here.
Where do locals actually eat in Florence?
The areas above: markets and neighbourhood strips beat the tourist squares on price and quality.
Do I need to book restaurants ahead in Florence?
For the famous names, yes — especially weekends. Market stalls and lunch counters never need booking.
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