Food and restaurant recommendations in Florence - December 2016
I'm writing this after 4 days stuck in bed after being hit with a horrendous flu. I haven't got an appetite and I've lost my sense of taste, so what better way to spend my time than looking back over the past few weeks to remind myself of the great food I've had in Florence! This is my second post on food and restaurant recommendations, so if you missed my first one check it out here.
- Arà: è SUD; Via della Vigna Vecchia 4
I'll start with this one, as it definitely deserves top place in my recommendations recently. Fancy
Sicilian or seafood in Florence? This is the place to go, and you might already recognise it from my
previous post praising their arancini at their sister site near the Galleria dell Academia (for their
amazing arancini!). Highlights were obviously the desserts (which Sicilians do best!) and also
spaghetti with sardines, fennel tops and raisins.
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- Il Pizzaiuolo; Via de' Macci 113r
I've recently moved apartments and so changed neighbourhoods and I now call Sant'Ambrogio
home; I couldn't be happier about it! There's the market, the many restaurants, cafes, bars and
everyone is Italian! It's nice to be in a more 'authentic' part of Florence to practice my Italian, and
this place was one of my early finds. It's always packed so I've only ever managed a take away here
but the pizza is always great.
- Agricola Toscana; Via del Corso 27r
I've stopped here for aperitif before (local beer) but never fancied eating here for some reason. I
was desperate for a quick feed before work and so glad I chose this place! The ravioli with sausage
and greens was excellent, as are their antipasti - they take a lot of care of sourcing their
ingredients, so everything is top quality.
- Panbriaco; Via del Corso 29r
Or pop next door for a selection of local meats and cheeses, or for a great panini to take away.
- Enoteca Fiorentina; Via Pietra Piana 11r
Another one in the Sant' Ambrogio area, albeit a little expensive so I would recommend for a
special occasion. Everything we tried was full of flavour and deliciously rich plus the wine list
includes lots of interesting bits and pieces from further afield than Tuscany, at not too bad
prices either.
- Olivia; Via il Prato 82r
Opposite Palazzo Pitti is this new restaurant focused on olive oil. Lunch starts with a few slices
of Tuscan bread drizzled in their olive oil, while you browse over the menu. It's definitely a lunch
place in my eyes - I ended up having everything deep fried but it all tasted light and pretty
healthy!
- Il Santino; Via di Santo Spirito 60
The little brother of Santo Bevitore (which I unashamedly have never been too!) is this cute little
wine bar situated next door. It's dark, dingy and with only a few tables, it's perfect for a hide away
lunch or a quiet aperitif before dinner. The menu is always changing and I've had some really
good things here; a baked chicken liver terrine was a highlight, but their bruschetta with various
toppings are always a good idea for a light lunch with one of their wines by the glass.
- Da'Vinattieri; Via Santa Margherita 4r
Just off Vis del Corso and right by Dantes "house" is this great little hole in the wall, but it
does get busy! I normally order a few coccoli while I'm waiting (little fried savoury doughnuts
with fillings such as sausage or pecorino and truffle). The focaccia for the panini is some of
the tastiest I've had, and there most known combo (apart from the tripe!) is the prosciutto,
artichokes and chicken liver, and is very good.
- Il Cernachino; Via della Condotta 38r
I will end for my top spot for lunch in Florence at the moment. There menu for the fillings for
their panini are always a little different (ham and mustard was delicious) but come for their rolls
filled with either the sausage and bitter greens, or the meatballs - the soggy bread at the end is
the best bit! They also have a little selection of hot dishes at the counter which was always very
good. Their ribollita is tasty but if they have anything polenta based go for that.
- Arà: è SUD; Via della Vigna Vecchia 4
I'll start with this one, as it definitely deserves top place in my recommendations recently. Fancy
Sicilian or seafood in Florence? This is the place to go, and you might already recognise it from my
previous post praising their arancini at their sister site near the Galleria dell Academia (for their
amazing arancini!). Highlights were obviously the desserts (which Sicilians do best!) and also
spaghetti with sardines, fennel tops and raisins.
.- Il Pizzaiuolo; Via de' Macci 113r
I've recently moved apartments and so changed neighbourhoods and I now call Sant'Ambrogio
home; I couldn't be happier about it! There's the market, the many restaurants, cafes, bars and
everyone is Italian! It's nice to be in a more 'authentic' part of Florence to practice my Italian, and
this place was one of my early finds. It's always packed so I've only ever managed a take away here
but the pizza is always great.
- Agricola Toscana; Via del Corso 27r
I've stopped here for aperitif before (local beer) but never fancied eating here for some reason. I
was desperate for a quick feed before work and so glad I chose this place! The ravioli with sausage
and greens was excellent, as are their antipasti - they take a lot of care of sourcing their
ingredients, so everything is top quality.
- Panbriaco; Via del Corso 29r
Or pop next door for a selection of local meats and cheeses, or for a great panini to take away.
- Enoteca Fiorentina; Via Pietra Piana 11r
Another one in the Sant' Ambrogio area, albeit a little expensive so I would recommend for a
special occasion. Everything we tried was full of flavour and deliciously rich plus the wine list
includes lots of interesting bits and pieces from further afield than Tuscany, at not too bad
prices either.
- Olivia; Via il Prato 82r
Opposite Palazzo Pitti is this new restaurant focused on olive oil. Lunch starts with a few slices
of Tuscan bread drizzled in their olive oil, while you browse over the menu. It's definitely a lunch
place in my eyes - I ended up having everything deep fried but it all tasted light and pretty
healthy!
- Il Santino; Via di Santo Spirito 60
The little brother of Santo Bevitore (which I unashamedly have never been too!) is this cute little
wine bar situated next door. It's dark, dingy and with only a few tables, it's perfect for a hide away
lunch or a quiet aperitif before dinner. The menu is always changing and I've had some really
good things here; a baked chicken liver terrine was a highlight, but their bruschetta with various
toppings are always a good idea for a light lunch with one of their wines by the glass.
- Da'Vinattieri; Via Santa Margherita 4r
Just off Vis del Corso and right by Dantes "house" is this great little hole in the wall, but it
does get busy! I normally order a few coccoli while I'm waiting (little fried savoury doughnuts
with fillings such as sausage or pecorino and truffle). The focaccia for the panini is some of
the tastiest I've had, and there most known combo (apart from the tripe!) is the prosciutto,
artichokes and chicken liver, and is very good.
- Il Cernachino; Via della Condotta 38r
I will end for my top spot for lunch in Florence at the moment. There menu for the fillings for
their panini are always a little different (ham and mustard was delicious) but come for their rolls
filled with either the sausage and bitter greens, or the meatballs - the soggy bread at the end is
the best bit! They also have a little selection of hot dishes at the counter which was always very
good. Their ribollita is tasty but if they have anything polenta based go for that.
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