{"id":19866,"date":"2022-01-20T21:00:43","date_gmt":"2022-01-20T21:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.devourtours.com\/?p=19866"},"modified":"2022-03-15T16:29:24","modified_gmt":"2022-03-15T16:29:24","slug":"eating-alone-florence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dev.devourtours.com\/blog\/eating-alone-florence\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide to Eating Alone in Florence: Tips and Recommended Places"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sharing the joys of solo travel: a contradiction? Not here; not in Italy. Eating alone in Florence doesn\u2019t have to be lonely after all!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Traveling around Italy is not an easy task for your stomach. There\u2019s lots of food everywhere, and everything is <\/span>so delicious<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Italians will never stop bragging about our incredible food, and Florentines are no exception. If we\u2019ve found a good dish or recipe, we will let you know and then force you to recognize how great it is<\/span>\u2014<\/span>and then to eat it. All.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So when it comes to eating alone in Florence, no worries\u2014you likely won\u2019t be on your own for long.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Food Culture in Italy<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

For Italians, sharing food is the best way to take care of each other. From standard <\/span>nonne<\/span><\/i> to thoughtful boyfriends, everybody will always make sure that you had a good meal. \u201c<\/span>Cosa hai mangiato oggi?\u201d <\/span><\/i>(\u201cwhat did you eat today?\u201d) will always be the most common way to start a conversation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As a matter of fact, the way Italians enjoy their meals goes beyond regional differences. The concept of <\/span>convivialit\u00e0<\/span><\/i> truly characterizes Italians as part of one nation. We all share the belief that there\u2019s nothing that makes you appreciate life more than a belly full of tasty food and a dizzy head from a glass of fine wine, all mixed up with a good company.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep that in mind when you travel in Italy, eating is not just filling your body with energy. It\u2019s also a moment to feel the pleasure of being alive.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Enjoying good food in good company is what Italy is all about.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tips for Dining Solo in Florence<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Solo travel<\/span><\/a> can be the experience of a lifetime. It\u2019ll make you understand how strong you are as you face the world on your own. And it gives you the great advantage of not having to compromise with anyone on anything, giving you complete freedom within your reach.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But if you feel lost when it comes to eating alone, don’t worry: here at Devour Tours, we have a solution for that too.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sit Down<\/h3>\n

It doesn’t matter if you feel like you can\u2019t lose even a second on your sightseeing schedule. Please make the time to sit down to eat!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Even if you just have a simple <\/span>panino<\/span><\/i><\/a> to eat alone, find a bench or a step (just not one that\u2019s on one of the streets where it’s prohibited to eat<\/a> at certain times of day), and enjoy that little miracle that you\u2019re holding in your hands. You\u2019ll never be in this moment again, so take the chance to live most of it <\/span>now<\/span><\/i>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Also, don\u2019t think about the people around you. It may not seem like it, but Florence is a big city, and seeing someone eating alone is not a strange experience for anybody. Getting over that mental hurdle is a huge part of feeling comfortable while eating alone in Florence.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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It’s not seen as strange or taboo to dine solo in larger Italian cities like Florence.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Go Where the Locals Go<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

You can also eat alone inside. <\/span>Osterie<\/span><\/i> are the places to go<\/span>\u2014they\u2019re <\/span>not fancy restaurants, but beautiful, lively places, where the real Florentine lives flourish.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Need a few suggestions to get you started? Ostaria dei Centopoveri (Via del Porcellana, 41R<\/em>) is the place to be. While waiting for your typical <\/span>Fiorentina<\/span><\/i><\/a>, sip your wine with <\/span>gusto<\/span>, and observe people around you as part of a great theater.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Trattoria da Rocco (Piazza Lorenzo Ghiberti<\/em>) shares the same vibes, and the place is so small that you will hardly notice you\u2019re eating alone. If you still feel uncomfortable, it\u2019s always helpful to keep a book handy that you can read while you eat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Luckily, it’s easy to meet new friends when heading out to eat in Italy!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Make New Friends<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Some restaurants even encourage their guests to share the same table. In <\/span>Alla Vecchia Bettola (Viale Vasco Pratolini, 3\/5\/7<\/em>)<\/span>, you may even find yourself eating alongside a complete stranger. It\u2019s the perfect opportunity to make a new local friend!\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Not sure how to start a conversation? Do it the Florentine way: start talking about food.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Italians love discussing what they\u2019re eating, and we’ll always have an opinion on how our way to do it is way better than others (Florentines, in particular, master the art of criticism). You\u2019ll soon find out that eating alone is fine, but eating with a new friend might be even better.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ready to make some new friends while enjoying fantastic Florentine cuisine at the same time? Our Florence food tour<\/a> is calling your name. Join us for an evening out in one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods, where you’ll duck into our favorite eateries and dig into the best local bites in the company of fellow foodies. Come hungry!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Sharing the joys of solo travel: a contradiction? Not here; not in Italy. Eating alone in Florence doesn\u2019t have to be lonely after all!\u00a0 Traveling around Italy is not an easy task for your stomach. There\u2019s lots of food everywhere, and everything is so delicious.\u00a0\u00a0 Italians will never stop bragging about our incredible food, and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":115,"featured_media":19869,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"_oasis_task_priority":"","inline_featured_image":false},"categories":[2071,2076,2072],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nDevour Tours<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"http:\/\/dev.devourtours.com\/blog\/eating-alone-florence\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Your Guide to Eating Alone in Florence - Devour Tours\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Solo travelers, this one's for you! 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