{"id":25816,"date":"2022-09-16T16:02:20","date_gmt":"2022-09-16T16:02:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.devourtours.com\/?p=25816"},"modified":"2022-11-16T22:16:56","modified_gmt":"2022-11-16T22:16:56","slug":"best-italian-restaurants-in-florence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dev.devourtours.com\/blog\/best-italian-restaurants-in-florence\/","title":{"rendered":"Our 7 Picks for the Best Italian Restaurants in Florence"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019ll just come right out and say it: it feels silly to be talking about the best Italian restaurants in Florence! It reminds us of a video by Italian TikTok creators lionfieldmusic: \u201cDo Italians eat Italian food in Italy?\u201d (If you\u2019re on the app, look them up! They post hilariously wholesome content about Italian culture.)<\/span><\/p>\n

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If you are searching for genuine Italian restaurants in Florence, look no further. Photo credit: Lisa<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

By definition, wouldn\u2019t any food made in Italy with Italian ingredients be\u2026Italian?<\/span><\/p>\n

Well, yes and no! <\/span>Florence is a hugely multicultural city.<\/span><\/a> About one-quarter (around 100,000) of Florence\u2019s population is made up of expats. Chefs and restauranteurs come from all over the world to lay down culinary roots in Florence. If you dig a little deeper, you might find that some popular Italian restaurants in Florence might not actually be that Italian!<\/span><\/p>\n

Our Rules for the Best Italian Restaurants in Florence<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re seeking wholly authentic Italian food in Florence, we got you covered! When compiling this list of our seven best Italian restaurants in Florence, we gave ourselves two simple rules:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. The restaurant must serve Italian cuisine.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. The restaurant must have Italian ownership.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Some preferences include the restaurant having an Italian chef, being family-owned and operated (multiple generations a plus), and restaurants with a long history of operation.<\/span><\/p>\n

    That\u2019s it! With that, let\u2019s get to our list of the seven best Italian restaurants in Florence for an authentic bite you\u2019ll not soon forget.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Our Picks for the Best Italian Restaurants in Florence<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Trattoria Mario<\/span><\/h3>\n

    You\u2019ll taste the love in every bite at family-owned Trattoria Mario <\/span>(Via Rosina 2R)<\/span><\/i>. Trattoria Mario changes their menu weekly, guaranteeing the freshest local, seasonal ingredients. Eating seasonally is the Italian way, so that\u2019s why Trattoria Mario is the first on our list of the best Italian restaurant in Florence.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Along with seasonal weekly dishes, some evergreen Italian fare you can enjoy every day includes Trattoria Mario\u2019s signature \u201csuper\u201d rag\u00f9 and <\/span>ribollita<\/span><\/i>. Ever heard of \u201cfish Friday\u201d? Partake in this Catholic tradition with baccal\u00e0, stewed salt cod in flavorful tomato sauce.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Expect a line when you arrive at Trattoria Mario but it’s worth the wait. Photo credit: Tavallai<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Related Reading: <\/strong>Curious to try more Italian vino? Stop by our favorite wine bars in Florence<\/a>!<\/p>\n

    Vivoli<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Gelato<\/span><\/a> was invented in Florence, so we had to mention one of the oldest <\/span>gelateria<\/span><\/i> in our list! Family-owned for four generations, <\/span>Vivoli<\/span><\/a> has been serving cold and creamy gelato to hot and hungry patrons since 1930.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Try all the classic Italian flavors like <\/span>fior di latte<\/span><\/i>, <\/span>stracciatella<\/span><\/i>, chocolate, and pistachio. You won\u2019t find cones here though! Vivoli only serves their impeccable gelato in cups.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Giovanni Santarpia<\/span><\/h3>\n

    There are few foods as iconically Italian as Neapolitan-style pizza, and the humble pizza chef <\/span>Giovanni Santarpia<\/span><\/a> is tossing up not just the best pizza in Florence, but some of the best in the entire country. Giovanni Santarpia was ranked number 35 in the <\/span>50 Top Pizza list<\/span><\/a> of Italy in 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n

    With a commitment to high-quality raw ingredients and making little else other than pizza, Giovanni Santarpia pizza is sure to dazzle. The soft dough is shaped just so to make a high crust to frame all the toppings, and baked in a wood-fired oven. Pure, simple deliciousness in every single bite.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Although legendary original pizza maker Giovanni Santarpia is no longer in charge of the ovens here, his recipes and methods are still the same. Photo credit: Vincent Rivaud<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Osteria Belle Donne<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Under the same umbrella <\/span>Trattoria 13 Gobbi<\/span><\/a>\u2014another popular and wholly authentic Tuscan trattoria we recommend\u2014is the charming and impressive <\/span>Osteria Belle Donne<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

    You\u2019ll find Tuscan classics and some wild cards on the menu here. Classics include meaty pappardelle with wild boar rag\u00f9 and a rack of lamb with truffles. A quirky dish to try is thick pasta with bacon, cabbage, and egg. And if avocados are in season in Italy, you\u2019ll find them on the menu at Osteria Belle Donne as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Does this spot look familiar? You may have seen it on episode 5 of the CNN show Stanley Tucci Searching for Italy! Here Stanley had the classic after-dinner combo of crunchy <\/span>cantucci<\/span><\/i> cookies and Vin Santo wine, another Italian dish you should try when visiting Florence.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Osteria Belle Donne is known for its quiet and intimate setting and outstanding seasonal dishes. Photo credit: Wei-Duan Woo<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Antico Caff\u00e8 Torino<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Opened in 1901, <\/span>Antico Caff\u00e8 Torino<\/span><\/a> specializes in Italian pastries and is one of the best <\/span>bakeries in Florence<\/span><\/a>. They\u2019re also open for lunch and <\/span>aperitivo<\/span><\/i>, proving that they can do savory dishes too!<\/span><\/p>\n

    In their display cases, you\u2019ll find all the sweet treats your heart desires: <\/span>cornetto<\/span><\/i> and other breakfast pastrie<\/a>s, tiny buttery biscotti, cakes, and incredible chocolate <\/span>millefeuilles<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Insider’s tip:<\/strong> Hungry for more than breakfast? Check out our picks for the best lunch in Florence<\/a>!<\/p>\n

    Trattoria la CasaLinga<\/span><\/h3>\n

    At <\/span>Trattoria La Casalinga<\/span><\/a>, you\u2019ll get a taste of the Tuscan countryside. Casalinga is an old-school family-owned restaurant, founded in the 1960s by two friends that left the small-town hills of Chianti Classico to open a restaurant in the big city of Florence.<\/span><\/p>\n

    If you\u2019re looking to eat light, Casalinga might not be the best place for you. They serve hearty pasta dishes, <\/span>peposo<\/span><\/i>\u2013classic Tuscan beef stew, roasted rabbit with potatoes, roasted pork\u2026our mouths are watering! The reason behind serving substantial dishes is to \u201chelp the mouth carry the legs,\u201d as Nello, one of the founders of Trattoria la Casalinga, used to say.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    We recommend coming hungry to Trattoria La Casalinga.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Frescobaldi Firenze<\/span><\/h3>\n

    An elegant space with a completely seasonal menu, <\/span>Ristorante Frescobaldi<\/span><\/a> sits on a corner of Piazza della Signoria and is Italian through and through. The Frescobaldi family is older than Italy itself and one of the most important families in Tuscany, with a winemaking history of over 700 years and 30 generations. Frescobaldi remains an Italian wine giant today, owning 11 estates and distributing their wines to over 65 countries.<\/span><\/p>\n

    But can you get <\/span>Italian<\/span><\/i> food at this <\/span>Italian<\/span><\/i> restaurant owned by an <\/span>Italian<\/span><\/i> family? Of course you can! Get the most out of your experience by trying their well-curated tasting menu. All pasta and bread at Ristorante Frescobaldi are homemade. We recommend pairing your email with some of their fantastic Tuscan wines.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    We\u2019ll just come right out and say it: it feels silly to be talking about the best Italian restaurants in Florence! It reminds us of a video by Italian TikTok creators lionfieldmusic: \u201cDo Italians eat Italian food in Italy?\u201d (If you\u2019re on the app, look them up! They post hilariously wholesome content about Italian culture.) 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