Italian capital of art, Florence It is also a stronghold of good gastronomy. Birthplace of the Renaissance, walking through its streets is to come across history on all sides and restaurants for the most varied types of budgets and tastes.
As it is one of my favorite cities in Italy, I have already recommended it here 10 trattorias and osterias worth booking in Florence . But when it comes to the country of boots, of course we need to talk about the good old Pizza as well as the cool bars and even where to eat typical Italian sandwiches .
Below, among pizzerias, bars and “sandwich shops”, I highlight 10 other addresses in Florence for you to add to your itinerary on a trip to the capital of Tuscany. As with all tips about Italy, the recommendation is to make reservations before even leaving home. Once in the city, just choose the wine and enjoy the dishes and landscapes.
Pizzerias
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Don Fefe
Open for dinner only, the Don Fefe It is the result of the union between Campania and Tuscany at the hands of two brothers, the Sorrentinos. The menu is varied, with dishes ranging from starters, fish and meat, such as calamari and bistecca to fiorentina, but the main feature is the wood-fired pizzas.
In addition to the more traditional ones, such as margherita, marinara and caprese, the menu also divides the dishes into the “gourmet” category, which includes more sophisticated ingredients, such as dairy products and sausages with Protected Designation of Origin and special olive oils.
Don Fefè: Lungarno colombo 8r, 50132 Florence, Italy / Tel.: +39 055 6143084 / Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 7pm to 11pm.
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Il Pizzaiuolo
Located on one of the city’s central streets, just a few steps from the Sant’Ambrogio local market, the Il Pizzaiuolo It is a more casual restaurant that welcomes us in a rustic environment where the triad of pizza, pasta and fish is served.
The wood-fired oven is the protagonist and Neapolitan pizzas come in the most traditional – and delicious – flavors, such as margherita, caprese, four cheeses and burrata with nduja, a typical Calabrian sausage. Octopus, seafood soup and fresh pasta, such as spaghetti, penne and linguine, are also on the menu.
Il Pizzaiuolo: Via dei Macci, 113r, 50122 Florence, Italy / Tel.: +39 055 241171 / Opening hours: every day, from 12pm to 3pm and from 7pm to 11pm.
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Casella 18
With a slightly more contemporary feel, the small Casella 18 It is within walking distance of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Duomo of Florence, in the historic center of the city. Among the pizzas, the classic margherita and also those with stracciatella, such as the one with anchovies and fig and the one with mortadella and pistachio, can come to the table.
In addition to serving individual round dishes, the restaurant also serves dishes that may change according to the season. Prosciutto, braised beef cheek with beetroot and vegetables, fresh pasta with mushrooms and oven-baked artichokes can be some of the options.
Casella 18: Via Santa Elisabetta, 18, 50122 Florence, Italy / Tel.: +39 055 285595 / Opening hours: every day for lunch and dinner, from 12pm to 3pm and from 7pm to 11pm.
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Pizzeria Rocco ei suoi Fratelli
A Rocco is a small pizzeria right next to the Arno River, outside the center, which is like one of the city’s hidden gems. It’s a simple place with a little door on the street that welcomes diners with typical red checkered tablecloths on the table.
With a family atmosphere, the place serves a wide variety of Neapolitan pizzas, with thin crust and which can come with mozzarella, anchovies, capers, gorgonzola, onion and spicy sauce, for example.
But be careful: after 30 years under the management of owners Rocco and Caterina, the place has just closed to reopen under a new operating team, as announced on social media. Just hope that the quality is maintained.
Pizzeria Rocco ei suoi Fratelli: Piazza Ravenna 10, Florence, Italy / Tel.: +39 055 685802 / Temporarily closed, keep an eye on social media.
Bars
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Manufacturing
With contemporary decor, a dark atmosphere and inspiration from Italian cinema, which names drinks and items on the menu, the Manufacturing is a bar known for serving only Italian spirits.
Thus, the country’s vermouth, prosecco and bitters come into play to enhance the cocktails, which are beyond creative and striking, in which different techniques are also used by the bartenders. It’s an interesting tip for ordering a drink before dinner or to end the night.
Manifattura: Piazza di S. Pancrazio, 1, 50123 Florence, Italy / Tel.: +39 055 239 6367 / Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 6pm to 2am; closed on Mondays.
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La Terraza Rooftop Bar
O La Terraza occupies the top floor of the medieval Consorti tower, where the Hotel Continentale, from the Lungarno Collection, which belongs to the Ferragamo family, is located. This means that the bar has a privileged view of the iconic Ponte Vecchio, the Cathedral and the historic surroundings of Florence.
The place is known for its signature and classic cocktail menu, as well as its wine list, including champagne, Italian sparkling wines, reds, whites and rosés, and doses of spirits.
The tip is to arrive early to find a comfortable place to enjoy the sunset – and extend the tour until nightfall, as music tends to rock the place alongside accents from all over the world.
La Terraza Rooftop Bar: Hotel Continentale – Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli, 2/r Florence, Italy / Tel.: +39 055 27265987 / Opening hours: every day, from 4pm to 10pm.
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Angel Roofbar & Dining
In the historic center, the rooftop of the renovated Hotel Calimala is home to the Angel Roofbar & Dining , which offers 360º panoramic views of the Florentine landscapes. The place is the combination of an internal restaurant and open terraces, and can be a destination for celebrations, sunset drinks and brunch on Sundays.
The menu has a variety of signature cocktails and a selection of wines, while the menu has options inspired by the southern Mediterranean. On weekends the place gets even more lively, when DJs are invited to play on the open-air terrace.
Angel Roofbar & Dining: Hotel Calimala – Via dei Lamberti, 5 – 50123 Florence, Italy / Tel.: +39 339 411 3863 (WhatsApp) / Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 5pm to midnight; Saturday and Sunday, from 4pm to midnight.
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Oliviero Restaurant
O Oliviero It is not necessarily a bar, but rather a house that has cultivated the culture and wine-gastronomic tradition of Florence since 1962.
With original furniture from its opening days, the place on Via delle Terme serves a selection of cheeses, the classic fiorentina steak, fresh pasta with an interesting variety of accompaniments and homemade desserts – all accompanied, of course, by classic cocktails and a wine list. .
Ristorante Oliviero: Via delle Terme, 51/r, 50123 Florence, Italy / Tel.: +39 055 3896135 / Opening hours: every day, from 12pm to 3pm and from 7pm to 11pm.
Where to eat the typical panini sandwich
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Antica Porchetteria Granieri 1916
With more than a century of tradition, the Antica Porchetteria Granieri 1916 is a kiosk without tables or chairs on Via Porta Rossa that usually attracts queues of people eager for a traditional pork sandwich.
The place sells the delicacy through a window, where we place the order and wait for the snack to be assembled, which arrives with warm bread in our hands and porchetta filling directly from the Umbria region, in which there are some side options to suit the customer’s taste. .
The snack is good and plentiful and the place is for quick and traditional food, but there are queues at the door. It is worth mentioning that there is another unit in the city in the Santa Maria Novella region.
Antica Porchetteria Granieri 1916: Via Porta Rossa 27/29, Florence, Italy / Tel.: +39 335 547 3909 or +39 334 912 1339 / Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, from 11am to 4pm and from 6pm to 8pm.
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Procacci 1885
Located next to the designer stores on Via de’Tornabuoni, the Procacci It has maintained the tradition since 1885 and is known for its delicate sandwiches, such as those with truffles, anchovies, raw ham and mushroom cream, smoked salmon with cheese and brie and caramelized onion, to name a few.
Between bites, the wines from Marchesi Antinori, an Italian winery that owns this address in Florence, also go well, which can be tasted by the glass. With an atmosphere that is both sophisticated and casual, it is a good lunch break between one attraction and another.
Procacci 1885: Via de’ Tornabuoni, 64R, 50123 Florence, Italy / Tel.: +39 055 211656 / Opening hours: every day, from 10am to 9pm.
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