Best restaurants in Florence
Dining in Florence: find the perfect place for you
Florence, home of the world-famous Florentine steak (bistecca alla fiorentina), as well as crostini with liver paté and ribollita - a classic peasant dish with a unique flavor. These are just some of the delicious home-cooked dishes you’ll find in the Renaissance city, and you can taste many more during your stay at Ponte Vecchio Suites.
Whether you want to try classic Florentine cuisine or feel like fish for dinner or a steaming-hot pizza, you’ll be truly spoiled for choice in central Florence.
If you’re not sure where to start among the dozens of menus you see everywhere, have a look through our suggestions here: a selection of the best restaurants in the city that have been tested - and approved - by Ponte Vecchio Suites.
RESTAURANTS NEAR PONTE VECCHIO SUITES
Caffè Gucci
Beautiful cafe in Piazza della Signoria, located in a bookshop
Piazza della Signoria 10 – Tel. 055 75923827
Price range: €€ - €€€
Enoteca Pitti gola e cantina
Nice wine bar, ideal for a glass of good wine and a snack
Piazza Pitti 6 - tel. 055 212704
Price range: €€
Website: http://www.pittigolaecantina.com/
Cammillo
Trattoria serving traditional dishes in a genuine, simple atmosphere
Borgo San Jacopo 57 r - tel. 055 212427
Price range: €€ - €€€
Ristorante La Galleria il vino dei Guelfi
Florentine cuisine, with freshly-made pasta, steak and homemade desserts, in central Florence
Via de’ Guicciardini 48/r – Tel. 055 2645988
Price range: €€
Website: http://www.ristorantelagalleria.it
Enoteca Obsequium
Inviting wine bar for tasting Tuscan wines and local meats
Borgo San Jacopo 17/39 – Tel. 055 216849
Price range: €€
Website: http://www.obsequium.it/
Alla Torre de’ Rossi
Classic Italian cuisine in an elegant spot with panoramic views over Florence
Borgo San Jacopo 3 – Tel. 055 268202
Price range: €€ - €€€
Website: http://www.allatorrederossi.com
Il Santo Bevitore
An elegant choice in central Florence, excellent cuisine, and a good wine list
Via di Santo Spirito 66r – Tel. 055 211264
Price range: €€ - €€€
Website: http://www.ilsantobevitore.com/
Oliviero
Elegant restaurant with gourmet cuisine, popular with VIPs. Very close to Ponte Vecchio
Via delle Terme 51/r – Tel. 055 212421
Price range: €€€€
Zibibbo 2.0
A welcoming choice with excellent cuisine at good prices
Via delle Seggiole 14 – Tel. 055 246662
Price range: €€ - €€€
Website: http://www.ristorantezibibbo.it/
Buca Lapi
Classic local Florentine food in a rustic and elegant setting
Via del Trebbio 1r – Tel. 055 213768
Price range: €€€
Website: http://www.bucalapi.com
Buca dell’Orafo
Tuscan cuisine served in an informal, welcoming setting
Via dei Girolami 28r – Tel. 055 213619
Price range: €€ - €€€
Website: http://www.bucadellorafo.com/
Vini e Vecchi Sapori
An old-world osteria with authentic home-cooked food
Via dei Magazzini 3 – Tel. 055 293045
Price range: €
Cantinetta Antinori
A selection of Tuscan specialties accompanied by the best wines from the Antinori cellar
Piazza degli Antinori 3 – Tel. 055 292234
Price range: €€€€
Website: http://www.cantinetta-antinori.com/it/firenze/cantinetta-antinori-di-firenze
Obicà
Casual restaurant specializing in buffalo mozzarella, pizzas, and classic Italian dishes
Via de’ Tornabuoni 16 – Tel. 055 2773526
Price range: €€ - €€€
Website: http://www.obica.com/ristoranti/firenze
Le volpi e l’uva
A cozy wine bar with long tradition of offering Tuscan wines
Piazza dei Rossi 1 – Tel. 055 2398132
Price range: €€ - €€€
Website: https://www.levolpieluva.com
MICHELIN STARRED RESTAURANTS
Enoteca Pinchiorri - 3 Michelin stars
Superb flavors, a genuine welcome and attention to every detail, in the heart of Florence
Via Ghibellina, 87 – tel. 055 242757
Price range: €€€€
Website: http://enotecapinchiorri.it/
Ora d'Aria – 1 Michelin star
Real Tuscan cuisine updated with modern touches and international flavors
Via Accademia dei Georgofili, 11r. - tel: 055 200 1699
Price range: €€€€
Website: http://www.oradariaristorante.com/
La Bottega del buon caffè – 1 Michelin star
Culinary excellence prepared with only the most carefully-chosen ingredients
Lungarno Benvenuto Cellini, 69 – tel. 055 553 5677
Price range: €€€€
Website: http://www.borgointhecity.com/en/la-bottegadel-buon-caffe/
Il Palagio, Four Seasons Hotel – 1 Michelin star
Specializing in meat and fish dishes with unique flavors in a charming, refined atmosphere
Borgo Pinti, 99 - tel.055 26261
Price range: €€€€
Website: http://www.fourseasons.com/it/florence/dining/restaurants/il_palagio/
Borgo San Jacopo – 1 Michelin star
Italian cuisine updated with gourmet touches in a beautiful location overlooking the river Arno
Borgo San Jacopo 62/r – Tel. 055 281 661
Price range: €€€€
Website: http://www.lungarnocollection.com/it/eat-drink-e-shop/ristorante-borgo-san-jacopo-firenze
La Leggenda dei Frati, Villa Bardini – 1 Michelin star
Refined and innovative cuisine with a superb wine list
Costa San Giorgio 6/A – Tel. 055 0680545
Price range: €€€€
Website: http://www.laleggendadeifrati.it
Winter Garden by Caino, Hotel St. Regis – 1 Michelin star
Dishes that are sophisticated in the simplicity of their ingredients, in a fairytale setting in the center of Florence
Piazza Ognissanti 1 – Tel. 055 27153770
Price range: €€€€
Website: http://www.wintergardenbycaino.com
FISH RESTAURANTS
Fuor d'Acqua
The best selection of fish in a luxurious, intimate restaurant
Via Pisana, 37r – tel. 055 222299
Price range: €€€
Website: http://www.fuordacqua.it/
Acqua Pazza
A vast array of daily fish specials, at excellent value
Via Cosimo Ridolfi 4r - tel. 055 475430
Price range: €€-€€€
Website: http://www.acquapazzafirenze.it/
Trattoria Vittoria
Specializing in the freshest catches from the Mediterranean, in an elegant, friendly atmosphere
Via della Fonderia 52/r – Tel. 055 225657
Price range: €€
Website: http://www.trattoriavittoriaristorantepesce.com/
Fishing Lab Alle Murate
Modern restaurant in an historic location, offering superb fish dishes
Via del Proconsolo 16/r – Tel. 055 240618
Price range: €€€
Website: http://www.fishinglab.it
OTHER RESTAURANTS RECOMMENDED BY PONTE VECCHIO SUITES
Cibreo
Impeccable service in a refined, welcoming setting
Via A.del Verrocchio 8r – tel. 055 2341100
Price range: €€€
Website: http://www.cibreo.com/
La taverna del Bronzino
Tasty food at good prices in the heart of Florence
Via delle Ruote 27r – tel. 055 495220
Price range: €€
Website: http://www.tavernadelbronzino.net/
Torcicoda
Elegant restaurant serving pizza, meat dishes, and fish specials
Via Torta 5 – Tel. 055 2654329
Price range: €€€
Website: http://www.cucinatorcicoda.com/
Buca Mario
Popular, busy spot with excellent Florentine dishes in a rustic setting
Piazza degli Ottaviani 16 r – Tel. 055 214179
Price range: €€€€
Website: http://www.bucamario.com
Perseus
Typical Tuscan trattoria, a good choice for bistecca alla fiorentina
Viale Don Minzoni 10 – Tel. 055 588226
Price range: €€- €€€
Website: http://www.casatrattoria.com/ristorante-perseus-firenze/
Trattoria 13 Gobbi
Traditional cuisine in a casual, friendly setting
Via della Porcellana 9r – Tel. 055 284015
Price range: €€- €€€
Website: http://www.casatrattoria.com/trattoria-13-gobbi/
VEGETARIAN RESTAURANTS
Il Vegetariano
Florence’s oldest vegetarian restaurant, in simple settings offering dishes with real flavor
Via delle Ruote30/r - tel. 055 475030
Price range: €
Website: http://www.il-vegetariano.it/
Libreria Brac
Quality seasonal dishes served in a unique bookshop setting
Via dei Vagellai 18/r - tel.055 0944877
Price range: €
Website: http://www.libreriabrac.net/
Le Fate
Vegetarian and vegan restaurant, with a zodiac-inspired menu
Via San Zanobi 126/r – Tel. 055 4633414
Price range: €€
Website: http://www.ristoranteveganolefate.com
Osteria Vegetariana
Tuscan cuisine updated with an international touch in a young, modern atmosphere
Piazza del Carmine 4 – Tel. 055 2052388
Price range: €€
Website: http://www.osteriavegetariana.it/
La Raccolta
Excellent vegetarian cuisine in a casual setting, good value for money
Via Giacomo Leopardi 2r – Tel. 055 2479068
Price range: €€ - €€€
Website: http://www.laraccolta.it/
GLUTEN-FREE RESTAURANTS
Ciro and Sons
Superb pizzas suitable for celiacs, in central Florence
Via del Giglio 28r - tel. 055 289694
Price range: €
Website: http://www.ciroandsons.com/
Quinoa
A rich menu of Tuscan and international specialties, guaranteed gluten-free
Vicolo di Santa Maria Maggiore 1 – Tel. 055 290876
Price range: €€
Website: https://www.ristorantequinoa.it/
ROMANTIC RESTAURANTS
Se.sto on Arno
Ideal for special occasions, superb international flavors, with a panoramic view over Florence
Piazza Ognissanti 3 – Tel. 055 27152783
Price range: €€€
Website: http://www.sestoonarno.com/
Caffè dell'Oro
Italian bistro with superb cuisine, in an elegant setting
Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli 2P – Tel. 055 27268912
Price range: €€€
Website: https://www.lungarnocollection.com/it/caffe-dell-oro
Benedicta
A magical atmosphere in central Florence offering Italian and European specialties
Via Benedetta 12 – Tel. 055 2645429
Price range: €€
Website: http://www.ristorantebenedicta.it./it
PIZZERIE
Fuoco Matto
Spacious and comfortable location, good selection of Neapolitan-style pizzas and craft beers
Via Ventisette Aprile 16 – Tel. 055 495140
Price range: €€ Website: http://www.fuocomatto.it
Munaciello
Delicious pizzas from a wood-fired oven, using quality Italian ingredients
Via Maffia 31/r – Tel. 055 287198
Price range: €€ Website: http://www.munaciello.com
Caffè Italiano
Three types of pizza to choose from, all with unique flavors. No reservations
Via Isola delle Stinche 11-13/r – tel. 055 289080
Price range: € Website: http://www.caffeitaliano.it/
Il Pipistrello
Tasty pizzas and pasta dishes in a cozy setting outside central Florence
Via Senese 160 – Tel. 055 2048549
Price range: € Website: http://www.pizzeriailpipistrello.it