{"id":20429,"date":"2022-02-22T16:51:37","date_gmt":"2022-02-22T16:51:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.devourtours.com\/?p=20429"},"modified":"2022-08-22T23:07:20","modified_gmt":"2022-08-22T23:07:20","slug":"oltrarno-restaurants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dev.devourtours.com\/blog\/oltrarno-restaurants\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Favorite Florence Restaurants by Neighborhood: Oltrarno"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Billy Goats Gruff were onto something when they crossed the bridge to eat the sweet grass on the other side of the river. Thankfully, there aren\u2019t any bothersome trolls when you cross the Arno river in Florence to enjoy the sweet Oltrarno restaurants!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Head across the river and discover the many delicious delights in Oltrarno! Photo credit: Bianca Ackermann<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The <\/span>Oltrarno neighborhood<\/span><\/a> is a vibrant spot packed with museums, historical sites, and of course bars and restaurants. To help you plan the culinary part of your day on the other side of the Arno, check out our list of the 10 best Oltrarno restaurants.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. 4 Leoni<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Trattoria 4 Leoni<\/span><\/a> is contemporary, elegant, and definitely not your average Tuscan trattoria. Their menu is so fresh and seasonal that they have new specials daily, but evergreen menu items include typical Florentine tripe or <\/span>bistecca<\/span><\/i>, and their famous pear-stuffed pasta with taleggio cheese and asparagus sauce.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. All\u2019Antico Ristoro di Cambi<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

With a rustic but gorgeous interior, the historical <\/span>All\u2019Antico Ristorante Cambi<\/span><\/a> is a must-visit Oltrarno restaurant for Tuscan food lovers. The case of cured meats and fine steaks at the entrance of this family-owned restaurant will have your mouth watering before you even reach the table.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For the adventurous eater, try fried brain! Want something more normal and still totally Florentine? Then enjoy a perfectly grilled <\/span>bistecca alla fiorentina.<\/span><\/i><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Incredible steaks ready for the grill at Cambi. Photo credit: Cambi<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

3. La P\u00e9pini\u00e8re<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Gluten-free and vegan eaters, rejoice! <\/span>La P\u00e9pini\u00e8re<\/span><\/a> serves delicious and elegant meals to suit plant-based lifestyles.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Every dish is completely organic and made with local and seasonal produce. The unique flavors at La P\u00e9pini\u00e8re really must be tasted to be believed, like quinoa and vegetable meatballs.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Trattoria La Casalinga<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Get a taste of the Tuscan countryside at <\/span>Trattoria La Casalinga<\/span><\/a>. Founded in 1963 by two friends that left the hills of Chianti Classico to open a restaurant in the big city, Casalinga is still an old school family-owned restaurant.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Trattoria La Casalinga serves hearty pastas, beef stew, and other filling dishes to \u201chelp the mouth carry the legs,\u201d as Nello, one of its founders, used to say.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Casalinga is one of the best places on this side of the river for hearty Florentine-style pasta dishes. Photo credit: Nicholas Grande<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

5. Bistrot a Modo Mio<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Located in the cool San Niccolo\u2019 area, Bistrot a Modo Mio <\/span>(Via di San Niccolo\u2019 48R)<\/span><\/i> defines their cuisine as \u201cInternational Tuscan.\u201d Bistrot a Modo Mio is also great for the <\/span>budget conscious traveler<\/span><\/a>, as they offer \u201cbite\u201d sizes of their main dishes for just \u20ac5.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Gustapizza<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

No need to cross Ponte Vecchio just to get a pizza when Oltrarno restaurant Gustapizza <\/span>(Via Maggio 46R)<\/span><\/i> is open for business! In their wood-fired oven, Gustapizza makes quick and delicious Neapolitan-style pizzas from their signature soft dough.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Try to arrive early, there might be a line out the door at this popular pizzeria!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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There’e’s no need to go all the way to Naples for incredible Neapolitan pizza. Photo credit: Rene Strgar<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

7. <\/span>Ditta Artigianale<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Did someone say brunch? For brunch in Florence<\/a>, <\/span>Ditta Artigianale<\/span><\/a> has you covered.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The posh Ditta Artigianale serves artisan coffees to fuel your day sightseeing, and classic cocktails at night to help you wind down. You can even grab a bag of their specialty <\/span>coffee<\/span><\/a> to bring home the flavor of Florence.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ditta is the perfect stop at any time of day. Photo credit: Ditta Artigianale<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

8. <\/span>Alla Vecchia Bettola<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t be surprised if you\u2019re the only table speaking English at this local hot spot! Alla Vecchia Bettola (Viale Vasco Pratolini 3\/5\/7<\/em>) unabashedly serves Tuscan favorites like butter and anchovies for an appetizer or crunchy <\/span>cantucci<\/span><\/i> and <\/span>vin santo<\/span><\/i> for dessert.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Cantucci and sweet vin santo: a match made in heaven. Photo credit: Alberto 1×3<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

9. Il Santo Bevitore<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Taste Italian food of the 21st century at the trendy Oltrarno restaurant Il Santo Bevitore (Via di Santo Spirito 64\/66<\/em>). Enjoy the best of both worlds with simple Tuscan flavors served with an Instagram-worthy preparation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Il Santo Bevitore also has an excellent <\/span>wine list<\/span><\/a>, so don\u2019t be afraid to ask for help when making the perfect pairing for your meal.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Incredible pasta at Il Santo Bevitore. Photo credit: Darren & Brad<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

10. Enoteca Pitti Gola e Cantina<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Plan your tour of Palazzo Pitti during the day to end your Oltrarno visit at Enoteca Pitti Gola e Cantina <\/span>(Piazza Pitti, 16)<\/span><\/i>. Enoteca Pitti is great for wine lovers, as they specialize in small production, handcrafted <\/span>Tuscan wines.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sample a flight of four wines or book a Wine Tasting Lunch or Dinner to go on a full Italian tour from your chair while overlooking the stunning Palazzo Pitti.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Enjoy an evening full of fantastic Tuscan food and wine with us! Our <\/strong>Florence evening food tour<\/strong><\/a> will take you into our favorite wine bars and restaurants in the vibrant Oltrarno neighborhood. Bring your appetite!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Billy Goats Gruff were onto something when they crossed the bridge to eat the sweet grass on the other side of the river. Thankfully, there aren\u2019t any bothersome trolls when you cross the Arno river in Florence to enjoy the sweet Oltrarno restaurants!\u00a0 The Oltrarno neighborhood is a vibrant spot packed with museums, historical […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":112,"featured_media":20430,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"_oasis_task_priority":"2normal","inline_featured_image":false},"categories":[2071,2072],"tags":[2091,2095],"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\/oltrarno-restaurants\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Our Favorite Florence Restaurants in Oltrarno - Devour Tours\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Head across the river to discover some of the best food in Florence! 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