FOOD + WINE

Food and wine in Florence and Tuscany, including food stories, restaurant reviews and wineries.

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Vivoli celebrates 95 years of business

The family-run business has opened an adjacent Affogato Bar.

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Picnic spots around Florence

Grazing on the grass, breathing in the spring air and gazing at the Tuscan countryside, a picnic is the order of the day.

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Irene Restaurant + Bar Artemisia at Hotel Savoy

The stylish restaurant and bar have reopened with a spacious and, at times, tongue-in-cheek vibe. 

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Testina: ahead of the rest

Michelin trained chef Ivan de Simone's five-table haunt is sure to delight Florence foodies, but book in advance.

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Vinitaly 2025: high spirits, despite the tariffs

Four days of wines and international interest in Verona

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Villa La Massa reopens for a season of beauty

The 5-star hotel reopens for the season, offering a full Easter experience and Sunday brunch going forwards.

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New food + wine openings in Florence: winter 2025

Here's a round-up of new food and wine openings in Florence this winter.

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Santabarbara: back to basics

Two former Essenziale chefs recently opened a restaurant, bringing culinary innovation to the Libertà-Savonarola area.

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Piazza del Tiratoio: from dyeing to living

The recently repaved Oltrarno square is enjoying a new lease of life, boasting a handful of modish hangouts for the young at heart.

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Ashwin Muthiah @unpinnedwine

The former sommelier turned educator opposes the pretensions of the traditional wine world with a fresh new approach.

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Dining and wining in Florence this 2024 holiday season

Where to have your festive meals this Christmas and New Year's Eve.

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The Florentine’s panettone taste test

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without the “king of cakes”.

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Cocktails + Christmas at Binomio? Why not…

Savour the new drink list in partnership with Ginarte.

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A gem in Sant’Ambrogio: La Chicca 

La Chicca is the latest venue shaking up the via de' Macci food scene.

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I’Tuscani steakhouse: the art of the bistecca

All things Tuscan are celebrated in piazza San Pancrazio.

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Layered polenta with broccoli rabe

This hearty specialty is perfect for autumn and can be made with the vegetable of your choice.

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Michelin star restaurants in Florence for 2025

From historic palazzos to contemporary surroundings, Florence has a handle on fine dining.

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Michelin star restaurants in Tuscany for 2025

43 fine dining establishments throughout the region

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Onde: making waves at the Four Seasons

Seafood classics with a stylish contemporary twist

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Baked truffle cavatappi

This recipe is perfect for a special, grown-up occasion.

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Barbar: full-comfort dining

Take a right off busy via Gioberti, duck under a short tunnel and you will re-emerge in a haven of tranquillity. A residential street, via Luna is planted every which ...

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Where to eat in via Palazzuolo

Veneto victuals, grilled Tuscan meat feasts and Japanese home cooking entice us down this Florentine backstreet.

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All in one: La Schiacciata Firenze

The San Lorenzo area holds some of the city's most surprising schiacciatas.

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Godi Fiorenza: comfort + quality

Conveniently located along urban thoroughfare via Cavour, Godi Fiorenza Corte e Cucina is a relaxed haven of comfort and quality Tuscan cooking.

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