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Restaurants in Florence, Italy
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Florence, Duomo:
Al Sasso di Dante
Piazza delle Pallottole, 6r, Phone: 055/282113
Amarena from NY,
2006,
#1955, "Charming restaurant where you can dine with a view of the Duomo while enjoying some fabulous pasta!"
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Florence, Duomo:
Caffe Bigallo Enoteca
Via del Proconsolo, 73/75r, Phone: 055.291.403
Monica Pileggi from MD,
2006,
#1912, "Good food in the heart of Florence"
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Florence, Duomo:
Dioniso
Via S. Gallo, 16/R, Phone: 055 217882
Closing day: Sunday lunch
marcella ansaldo from Italy,
2009,
#3263, "A segment of Greece in the heart of Tuscany
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Florence, Duomo:
i Toscano
Russ Morisi from USA,
2009,
#3225, "This is the restaurant I eat at when I am in Florence. They serve delicious authentic Florentine cuisine, good wine and desserts at very reasonable prices."
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Florence, Duomo:
Le Mossacce
Via del Proconsolo 55r, Phone: 055/294361
Amarena from NY,
2006,
#1954, "Small, busy trattoria close to the Duomo"
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Florence, Duomo:
Osteria dell'Agnolo
Earline from TN,
2006,
#1988, "A restaurant that was open all day, but didn't advertise "tourist menu". Good food and great service."
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Florence, Duomo:
Ristorante Pennello
Via D. Alighieri, 4r, Phone: 055 29.48.48
teaberry from PA,
2009,
#3237, "Lovely little family run ristorante that we happened upon and couldn't have been happier."
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Florence, Duomo:
Terra Terra
Jane from CA/Italy,
2007,
#2359, "Terra Terra offers something a little different in Florence. It's owners are from Sardenia. Their menu has traditional dishes from both Sarda and Toscana."
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Florence, Duomo:
Yellow Bar
via del Proconsolo, 39r, Phone: 055.211766
Earline from TN,
2006,
#1991, "Disappointing experience after reading good reviews."
Amarena from NY,
2006,
#1959, "Watch a nonna make the wonderful pastas by hand, and enjoy some very good pizzas at this friendly restaurant."
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Florence, Duomo:
Zio Gigi
via F. Portinari 7/r, Phone: 055.215584
Closing day: Sunday
Earline from TN,
2006,
#1987, "Outstanding food and service located near the Duomo. Lots of locals eat here. Killer Beefsteak Florentine!"
palasr from NY,
2006,
#1885, "A very nice family-style osteria that was always packed with locals."
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Florence, Fiesole:
GELATO: Gelateria il Tucano
SL Jones from IL,
2007,
#2785, "An unsung stop for gelato, in the popular town of Fiesole."
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Florence, Oltarno/San Frediano:
Alla Vecchia Bettola
Viale Vasco Pratolini 3/7n (at Piazza Tasso), Phone: 055.224158
Closing day: Monday
Bert from ME,
2008,
#2864, "Alla Vecchia Bettola ("At The Old Dive"), good food and friendly staff at lively neighborhood trattoria"
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Florence, Oltarno/Santo Spirito:
Trattoria I Raddi
Via Dell'Ardiglione, 47R, Phone: 055.211072
Closing day: Monday
Bert from ME,
2008,
#2863, "Great food, a warm welcome and inviting atmosphere at I Raddi, a trattoria just down the block from Residenza il Carmine"
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Florence, Oltrarno/Palazzo Pitti:
Olio & Convivium
Jane from CA,
2007,
#2285, "We went here for a very enjoyable lunch. It is fairly upscale ... not a typical Tuscan osteria or trattoria. Businessmen as well as tourists fill the tables."
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Florence, Oltrarno/Palazzo Pitti:
Pitti Caffe
Piazza Pitti, 9, Phone: 055.239.9863
Monica Pileggi from MD,
2006,
#1914, "Nice place for lunch after visiting the Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens."
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Florence, Oltrarno/Palazzo Pitti:
Trattoria 4 Leoni
via dei Vellutini, 1r, Phone: 055218562
www.4leoni.com
Closing day: Wednesday
Susan in Texas from TX,
2008,
#3170, "There for two weeks and it was hands down the best meal on our trip (keeping in mind all meals were excellent)"
Jeff Whiteaker from CA,
2007,
#2536, "Not quite mind-blowing or life-altering, but this nice trattoria, located in a quiet Oltrarno intersection, was pretty darn good nonetheless."
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Florence, Oltrarno/Palazzo Pitti:
Trattoria Bordino
Jeff Whiteaker from CA,
2007,
#2538, "Based on good reviews from Sandra Gustafson's "Great Eats Italy" book as well as other sources, we tried Trattoria Bordino. However, we would not recommend it."
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Florence, Oltrarno/San Frediano:
Il Santo Bevitore
Via di Santo Spirito 64/66r, Phone: 055.211264
WestSussexBird from England,
2007,
#2385, "Good quality food. Pleasant, spacious atmosphere. Very good value."
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Florence, Oltrarno/San Frediano:
Trattoria Pandemonio
Via del Leone, 50/r, Phone: 055.224002
Closing day: Sunday
Jeff Whiteaker from CA,
2007,
#2477, "It was a cold, rainy night and Pandemonio, tucked away in a quiet south-west pocket in Oltrarno, was quite a trek. Luckily, we were rewarded a fabulous meal."
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Florence, Oltrarno/Santo Spirito:
Borgo Antico Ristorante
Piazza Santo Spirito, Phone: 55.21.0437
Closing day: dinner Sunday
Jane from CA,
2006,
#2138, "We were very disappointed with this restaurant. We had not expected a whole lot as it is clearly there for tourists but even then we were disappointed."
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Florence, Oltrarno/Santo Spirito:
Enoteca Le Barrique
Via del Leone 40, Phone: 55.22.4192
marcella ansaldo from Italy,
2009,
#3247, "Italian cuisine with a Japanese twist june 24th 2009
Sunday night my friend Viktorija Todorovska decided to take me out to celebrate my 40th birthday."
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Florence, Oltrarno/Santo Spirito:
Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco
JDeQ from Canada,
2008,
#2970, "A busy restaurant where excellent Tuscan cuisine is complemented by the intimate yet unpretentious atmosphere"
Pokey from MA,
2007,
#2769, "Sadly, we were disappointed in this Osteria that we'd heard so much about."
Monica Pileggi from MD,
2006,
#1917, "A great place for dinner on a Sunday when most restaurants are closed."
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Florence, Oltrarno/Santo Spirito:
Osteria dell'Ardiglione
Pokey from MA,
2007,
#2742, "Friendly and inviting atmosphere serving delicious "Cucina Tipica Toscana"."
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Florence, Oltrarno/Santo Spirito:
Sant'Agostino 23
Pokey from MA,
2009,
#3223, "Fun and friendly trattoria serving Tuscan food with a delightful twist!"
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Florence, Oltrarno/Santo Spirito:
Trattoria Da Ginone
Via de Serragli, 35, Phone: 055-218758
Closing day: Sunday
Pokey from MA,
2009,
#3217, "My "go-to" restaurant when I first arrive in Florence. Consistently good, family run and friendly wait staff!"
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Florence, Palazzo Strozzi:
Ristorante La Martinicca
Monica Pileggi from MD,
2006,
#1915, "Wonderful dinner!"
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Florence, Palazzo Strozzi:
Robertos
via de castellani, Phone: 01772 436299
Stan from England,
2007,
#2602, "Real Italian food !!!"
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Florence, Piazza della Libertà:
Ristorante Perseus
via Don Manzoni, 10, Phone: 055.588.226
venexiananan from Italy,
2008,
#3099, "Quintessential Tuscan, quintessential Florentine. Traditional surroundings, marvelous meats, broad menu of all-things-roasted and regional, home-made desserts."
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Florence, Piazzale Michelangelo:
Trattoria Omero
dcgtraveler from SC,
2006,
#1946, "Fantastic setting, but watch out for dishonest staff!"
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Florence, San Lorenzo:
Giannino in San Lorenzo
Earline from TN,
2006,
#1993, "Great Bistecca Fiorentina and friendly waiters."
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Florence, San Lorenzo:
Nerbone
Mercato Centrale, 1st Floor, Phone: 055.219949
Closing day: Sunday
cindylearuth from AK,
2007,
#2748, "We loved this place and ate there twice during our visit. Very authentic food."
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Florence, San Lorenzo:
Osteria Vineria Pepo
Pokey from MA,
2009,
#3238, "Really cute place, friendly staff, awesome pasta!"
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Florence, San Lorenzo:
Ristorante Cafaggi
sw from USA,
2009,
#3275, "Not enjoyable"
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Florence, San Lorenzo:
Ristorante Le Fonticine
Catia Vescovi from Canada,
2009,
#3332, "One of the older and more authentic restaurants Renaissance Florence offers is called "Le Fonticine"."
Monica Pileggi from MD,
2006,
#1916, "Wonderful dinner, lovely atmosphere"
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Florence, San Lorenzo:
Trattoria da Mario
sw from USA,
2009,
#3268, "Busy place that pleases everyone with great food"
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Florence, San Lorenzo:
Trattoria Za-Za
Bugalu from AL,
2008,
#2926, "Za'-Za' is the perfect Trattoria, if you are looking for casual out side dining with great simple Tuscan food. It was so good, I carried home a cookbook!"
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Florence, Santa Croce:
Acqua al Due
Marie Smyth from Ireland,
2006,
#2120, "Rudest waiter ever experienced in any restaurant."
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Florence, Santa Croce:
Del Fagioli
Corso dei Tintori 47, Phone: 055.244285
Closing day: Saturday and Sunday
sw from USA,
2009,
#3276, "Inexpensive memorable meal"
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Florence, Santa Croce:
Eccoci!
piazza Ghiberti (mercato di Sant'Ambrogio), Phone: 055.2638223
mitch jackson from USA - Italy,
2007,
#2657, "A restaurant for food lovers, and for those who had enough of ribollita and garlic hanging from the ceiling."
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Florence, Santa Croce:
Gusto Leo
artnbarb from Italy,
2009,
#3330, "For a simple meal that won't break the bank, Leo Gusto is a good choice."
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Florence, Santa Croce:
il Pizzaiuolo
Via De' Macci, 113, Phone: 055.241171
Closing day: Sunday
Suzanne McE from CA,
2007,
#2781, "Good food, fun atmosphere but appalling service"
Earline from TN,
2006,
#1992, "Napoli style pizza in Florence."
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Florence, Santa Croce:
La Giostra
Pokey from MA,
2009,
#3239, "Very popular amongst locals and tourists. Theatrical ambience, quite an experience! The food was good, very friendly staff."
Maria T from Ireland,
2007,
#2371, "Freshly prepared, perfectly balanced dishes, excellent wine selection, attent. & honest waitstaff, lovely atmosphere. A Florentine jewel. Locals rave about it."
Zak from Italy,
2006,
#1899, "Fabulous food, great atmosphere, friendly service, English spoken well, and the owner is a very entertaining, a must for any foodie!"
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Florence, Santa Croce:
La Vie en Rose
Borgo Allegri 68r, Phone: 338-220-2686
bc from Canada,
2006,
#2014, "Friendly and innovative vegetarian restaurant. Modern decor with a bit of an Asian influence."
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Florence, Santa Croce:
Osteria De'Benci
Via de'Benci 13r
Closing day: Sundays
Jane from USA,
2006,
#2161, "Osteria De Benci is one of the best restaurants in Florence. It is known for their grilled meats and amazing pasta dishes."
Amarena from NY,
2006,
#1958, "Poor service left a bad taste in my mouth at this usually well-reviewed restaurant."
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Florence, Santa Croce:
Trattoria Anita
Marie Smyth from Ireland,
2006,
#2121, "Great food, great fun, reasonable prices"
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Florence, Santa Croce:
Trattoria Pallottino
Via Isola della Stinche, 1r, Phone: 055.289573
Closing day: Lunedi
Jeff Whiteaker from CA,
2007,
#2478, "Pallottino is my favorite restaurant in Florence. I've eaten here multiple times now on several trips, and it has proven to be consistently stellar."
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Florence, Santa Maria Novella:
Garga
MikeB from OH,
2006,
#1875, "A wonderful restaurant with lots of charm, character and great food."
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Florence, Santa Maria Novella:
Il Profeta
hoftraveler from VA,
2008,
#2932, "Small, informal trattoria known for bistecca fiorentina and for somewhat modernized versions of Renaissance Tuscan dishes."
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Florence, Santa Maria Novella:
La Rotonda
MikeB from OH,
2006,
#1876, "A nice place for a good pizza off the beaten path in Florence."
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Florence, Santa Maria Novella:
L'Osteria Di Giovanni
Pokey from MA,
2009,
#3229, "Delicious Tuscan food, friendly and helpful staff."
hoftraveler from VA,
2008,
#2931, "Small, welcoming, informal but nicely decorated, with varied menu of well prepared dishes. Very convenient to Ponte Vecchio and Via dei Tornabuoni hotels."
MikeB from OH,
2006,
#1878, "Very nice moderate to expensive restaurant with very good quality of food and service."
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Florence, Santa Maria Novella:
Ristorante Buca Mario
Jane from CA,
2006,
#2151, "We went here for lunch and the food was quite good and the staff pleasant, but we felt that it was overly expensive for a lunch meal."
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Florence, Uffizi:
.CAFFE: Caffe Italiano
Amarena from NY,
2006,
#1956, "Centrally located bar/cafe with good food and charm."
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Florence, Uffizi:
Antico Fattore
Monica Pileggi from MD,
2006,
#1913, "Nice little Trattoria with good food"
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Florence, Uffizi:
Gelateria dei Neri
Via dei Neri 20-22, Phone: 055210034
sw from USA,
2009,
#3267, "the best gelato in Florence"
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Florence, Uffizi:
Pennello
via Dante Alighieri, 4r, Phone: 055 294 848
Closing day: Sunday evenings and all day Monday
artnbarb from Italy,
2009,
#3331, "A charming little restaurant with great food"
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Florence, Uffizi:
Ristorante il Bargello
cindylearuth from AK,
2007,
#2747, "Nice restaurant close to the Uffizi museum."
Earline from TN,
2006,
#1990, "Great Ortolano pizza served by distinguished looking waiter wearing a red blazer."
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