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Food + Wine

Food and wine in Florence and Tuscany are undoubtedly among the biggest draws for many of us here. Tuck into food stories, relish detailed restaurant reviews, read about our recommended spots to sip and dine, have a go at some recipes, and learn more about the expertise and innovation in the region’s wineries.

Florence food guide

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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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SALT: Sant’Ambrogio in Festival celebrates local identity

Interfaith and community dinners will place the emphasis on giving back.

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Your next favorite panino in Florence

From lampredotto to vegetables, Florence has something for everyone on the panino front.

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A day at Vinitaly, Italy’s wine trade fair par excellence

Learning about native grapes and new trends in the wine world.

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Piccola Cucina: where strangers become friends

Expect an intimate culinary experience where strangers quickly become friends over food.

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Easter highlights in Florence

Where to eat and how to celebrate the spring holiday in Florence.

Drinks

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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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Elevating Ruffino through design and quality

Head for the Tuscan hills for the new elevated wine experience near Florence.

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Villa Vittoria Firenze reopens for a summer of fun

Street food, style and something every night

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5 up-and-coming bartenders to know in Florence right now

A new wave of dynamic mixologists has brought fresh energy to Florence's cocktail scene.

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A day at Vinitaly, Italy’s wine trade fair par excellence

Learning about native grapes and new trends in the wine world.

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50 shades (and years) of Lambrusco DOC

The oldest appellations of Emilia’s sparkling wine are celebrated at Modena’s Enzo Ferrari Museum.

Food culture in Florence

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Il Borro celebrates 30 years of Ferragamo ownership

Visitors to the Valdarno estate can enjoy the renewed Wine and Art Gallery detailing the estate’s history.

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A taste of England: chef Karl Whittaker at Pint of View

Pint of View chef Karl Whittaker wants to liven up the Florence food scene with his take on English gastropub classics.

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Craft beer competition Birraio dell’Anno returns

Founder Nicola Utzeri tells us about beer trends and what to expect at Florence's Brewer of the Year awards.

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Rivoire

An insightful history about hot chocolate and where to find the best cup in Florence.

Recipes

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Karl Whittaker’s fish and chips

Serves 4 An easy-to-prepare British staple elevated by the simple and yet overlooked technique of brining, which means that your fish and chips will have more flavour than the standard ...

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Slow-cooked ragù

Try this slow-cook ragù recipe to satisfy on a chilly winter night

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Castagnaccio: the naturally gluten-free Florentine dessert

Try making this easy and local gluten-free dessert, which was typically a poor man's winter dish.

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Instant pot porcini + sausage pennoni

Try this recipe by Cristina Blasi and Gabriella Mari of top cooking school Scuola di Arte Culinaria Cordon Bleu for an easy one-pot meal.

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Gaetano Arnone’s farro salad

A refreshing dish in the summer when the tomatoes, cucumbers and peaches have reached their zenith.

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Lemon dessert recipes from “Love in a Tuscan Kitchen”

In a real-life fairytale, American author Sheryl Ness shares how she fell in love with Vincenzo, a chef in a quaint Tuscan kitchen, over his decadent hot chocolate cake.   ...

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Recipe: Torta Pasqualina

The hills are green, the trees are budding and the days are getting longer. Spring, to me, means recipes based on tender, young spinach leaves mixed with fresh sheep’s milk ...

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Andrea Perini’s “raw passion”

Growing up around olive oil: “My grandfather and uncle made oil and always took me to the mill; it’s a world that has always fascinated me. Pressing olive oil was ...

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Recipe: Porcini mushroom risotto

It’s that time of the year when we crave comfort food and warming recipes. In Tuscany, the fall is perhaps the most exciting season for foodies as nature unfurls the ...

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Recipe: Acquacotta

In late February, the alarming news of the rapid spread of Coronavirus in Italy brought the beginnings of a new reality for all of us in Italy. Suddenly we became ...

Gourmet lovers delight in Tuscany’s goodness, with cuisine topping many people’s lists while in Florence. Well-aware of the city’s culinary draw, we share our recommendations on where to sip and dine, from cheap panini spots to upper-end eateries.

Read our recipes for traditional Tuscan dishes with some unexpected treats, and we feature plenty of restaurant reviews and interviews with noted figures in the culinary world. Explore some of the region’s wineries as we take you through the history and production of some of Tuscany’s top-class wines, with food guides to ensure you’re in-the-know on popular places to eat, new arrivals, as well as lesser-known tucked away secrets.

Have a look at our favourite places for happy hour, best spots for students, high-end bakeries, historical restaurants, and the pizza places in Florence you need to know. Craft coffee is also explored, with a look at Florence’s Michelin starred restaurants; not forgetting gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian eateries.

Find out where to enjoy cocktails with a view, with our lists of rooftop bars and chill riverside hangouts, as well as bars for the best drinks and where to learn about Florence’s own brands.

Food + Wine features:

  • Food news
  • Food events
  • Florence food guides
  • Local food culture
  • Restaurants
  • Recipes
  • Chef’s recipes
  • Bar drinks
  • Aperitivo
  • Wine
  • Wine restaurants
  • Top wineries to visit
  • Where to eat guides
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