FOOD + WINE

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

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Subtly stylish: Luca’s by Paulo Airaudo

A night at Luca’s takes you places without ever leaving Florence.

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Thanksgiving in Florence 2023

Where to give thanks this November 23 in Florence.

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La Bistecca Osteria Fiorentina: steak specialists in central Florence

For a traditional Florentine restaurant experience in piazza della Repubblica

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Pasta in bianco

Try this concentration of 36-month Parmigiano Reggiano PDO goodness in a dish from 10_11 restaurant in Milan.

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Manly The Office: breakfast, brunch + specialty coffee

Fiesole-born barista Maykol Martino brings a cupful of Australia to via Pisana with speciality coffee shop Manly The Office.

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Mama Eat: a more inclusive future for Italian cuisine 

Marcella brings delicious, authentic Neapolitan/Roman classics to Florence that are also celiac-safe.

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Il Salotto Santa Trinita: light bites + fine wines by the glass

Light bites, fine wines by the glass and a cozy atmosphere await the hungry and thirsty at Il Salotto Santa Trinita on the corner of piazza de’ Frescobaldi.

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Mezza rigatoni with sausage, chard and chilis

A recipe for the transition from late summer to early autumn.

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Gran Crema Caffè Vivoli: that affogato!

Social media sensation or simply sensational?

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Hard Rock Cafe Florence: American classics with a side of rock ‘n’ roll

Tasting the New Messi Chicken Sandwich in the cavernous beauty of a former cinema.

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The new Giacosa: the birthplace of the Negroni reopens

Impeccable service, understated elegance and dangerously drinkable aperitifs

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Salad bar Insalateria Original opens in borgo la Croce

This eatery is the brainchild of Jacopo Vettori, a young Florentine sports science graduate.

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Badiani opens city centre gelato parlour

Open daily from 10am to 11pm, the gelateria is stocked high with its award-winning Buontalenti flavour.

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Marinated lentil + burrata summer salad

This summer dish easily becomes a light meal by itself with the cheese and lentil combination of your choice.

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Summer dinners at Villa La Massa 

The poolside L’Oliveto Bistrot will welcome guests for dinner starting July 1.

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Giacomo Milano returns to Il Salviatino Firenze

Giacomo Milano returns to Il Salviatino Firenze for a second season of exquisite food and beautiful views.

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Tantalizing tastes with a view at Villa San Michele

Indulge in one of the three dining experiences at Villa San Michele this summer.

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Museo della Bistecca: a design-led steak house for meat connoisseurs

For a different steak experience in central Florence

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Siena’s buzzy drinking scene

It's time to check out Siena's bar scene with new investors and local and international concepts.

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Podere Belvedere: earth, aging + fire

The pivotal and innovative work behind Podere Belvedere centers on meat.

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Starbucks to open in via dei Cerretani

Work is underway on the city centre Starbucks coffee shop, less than a minute from piazza del Duomo in Florence.

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Cooks at home: Stefano Frassineti

Career chef Stefano Frassineti cooks a delicious dinner at Hershey Felder's home for 18 hungry international diners in Tuscany.

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Ruffino: tours + tastings in the Tuscan hills

Savor an elevated wine experience with Ruffino.

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Tuscan Taste: a different wine experience

From craft beer to a wine blending experience, this via Romana store offers something new in central Florence.

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