Italians generally prefer these restaurants in Florence

Tucked away in the heart of the historic district of Santa Croce, this beautifully kept restaurant's old-fashioned charm and flair for authentic local cuisine ...

It is still possible to find the typical Florentine dishes in the old quarter of San Frediano. This charming restaurant is quietly fashionable and ...

This tiny trattoria hidden in a tangle of alleys near the Arno consists of long communal tables in a couple of pocket-size rooms wrapped around a cubbyhole of a...

Very quaint restaurant in the old part of Florence, welcoming and friendly, with a vaulted ceiling, exposed brick and wooden tables, La Pentola dell'Oro is the ...

The chef/owner is Dimitri d'Asburgo Lorena, a Habsburg prince (with some local Medici blood for good measure) who opened this restaurant merely to indulge his ...

This restaurant can be rather hard to find; the entrance is a narrow, green door which leads directly into a welcoming atmosphere, popular both with locals and ...

This venue is well-liked by locals who appreciate its food and the warm, friendly atmosphere. Some very good soups are on the menu and there is fresh pasta with...

For the best steak in Italy take a walk to Piazza Santo Spirito to Borgo Antico. This fairly pricey restaurant has by far some of the best food in Florence! ...

Owned by a family, Mario, Antonella, Laura and Francesca know how to please their patrons. The food is all made with love and care. The atmosphere feels as if ...

This historical restaurant is a favourite with both Florentines and visitors alike. Despite the fact that the restaurant is always fairly busy, the service is ...

Just across the piazza from the imposing Medici family home, the Pitti Palace, is the excellent Enoteca Pitti Gola e Cantina. You will find a good choice of ...

Within a block of the Palazzo Vecchio is an authentic osteria with a wood-beamed ceiling, brick floor, the end of a giant chianti barrel embedded in one wall, ...

A wine bar and restaurant, Il Santo Bevitore boasts an extensive wine list and expertly chosen and prepared food pairings. The restaurant looks and feels fancy...