Il Toscanaccio Restaurant
In Italian, when you add “accio” as a suffix to a word it turns something good into something bad. So Il Toscanaccio translates to The Bad Tuscan but it is quite the opposite. Their menu is a combination of traditional … Continue reading Il Toscanaccio Restaurant
Osteria della Condotta
Back in the day, an osteria, or inn, was a local gathering spot where the old men played cards and drank local wine. Over time, while retaining their rustic ambiance, they started serving simple, home-cooked meals. Now, in Florence, they … Continue reading Osteria della Condotta
Cabiria Cafe & Lounge Bar
It’s a quick walk to the other side of the river to get to Cabiria, a cool cafè/bar that attracts an eclectic mix of Italians, locals, hipsters, artists, writers and musicians. Located right in the heart of Piazza Santo Spirito, … Continue reading Cabiria Cafe & Lounge Bar
Rosalia Salad Gourmet
Rosalia’s is a gourmet salad bar offering a healthy alternative to all the pizza and pasta in Florence. Pick your salad (or choose a wrap/sandwich) from their menu or build your own using the ingredients from the salad bar, then … Continue reading Rosalia Salad Gourmet
Caffè Ristorante Ricchi
The Oltrarno, meaning Oltre dell’Arno or Beyond the Arno River, is the way that we refer to the area on the south side of the river. Recently, the Oltrarno was listed in an article by Lonely Planet as one of … Continue reading Caffè Ristorante Ricchi
Osteria Dei Benci
Osteria Dei Benci has just launched a new lunch menu, the theme of which is Be Healthy, Be Hearty, Be Happy. Their daytime menu offers fresh, seasonl produce made into juices, smoothies, panini, salads and light pastas and meat dishes … Continue reading Osteria Dei Benci
Ristorante La Spada
Dating back to the late 1800s, La Spada comes from a long tradition of serving food and refreshments to locals and travellers. Staying true to its origins, Chefs Giuseppe and Claudio have created a menu of simple, authentic Tuscan dishes – … Continue reading Ristorante La Spada
Hairforce
Trusting a stranger with your hair can be a little nerve-racking. Thankfully we have Joe, Francesco and the rest of the expert team at Hairforce to take excellent care of us while we are in Florence. They will welcome you … Continue reading Hairforce
Acqua al 2
If you are looking for the perfect date night spot or place to treat your parents while they are in town (or for them to treat you), look no further than Acqua Al 2. This restaurant is ideally located in … Continue reading Acqua al 2
The Diner Florence
The first American diner in Florence, The Diner is your home away from home! The menu of pancakes, muffins, bagels, eggs benedict, omelets, juicy hamburgers, baked potato, and thick and creamy milkshakes will satisfy all those cravings for something that … Continue reading The Diner Florence
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