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

FOOD + WINE

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.

THINGS TO DO

Chianti Lovers Week in Florence + Tuscany

Who doesn’t love a glass of Chianti? Synonymous with slow Tuscan living all around the world, Chianti pairs with just about anything delicious: a grazing board, pasta, pizza and a ...

THINGS TO DO

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo in Florence

Cinco de Mayo will be a party open to all, where Mexican tradition finds a welcoming setting in contemporary Florence.

NEWS

The Hoxton opens in Florence

The open-house style accommodation features a vast alfresco courtyard, a laidback Mediterranean bistro and natural wine bar.

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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.

Wine

ART + CULTURE

Ruffino at Milano Design Week

The historic Tuscan winery returns to Milano Design Week until April 13 with the second edition of ORObyRUFFINO - The Art of Connection. 

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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.

Food culture in Florence

FOOD + WINE

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.

THINGS TO DO

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo in Florence

Cinco de Mayo will be a party open to all, where Mexican tradition finds a welcoming setting in contemporary Florence.

FOOD + WINE

Irene Restaurant + Bar Artemisia at Hotel Savoy

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

THINGS TO DO

Florence Cocktail Week returns

From April 7 to 13, the festival shines a spotlight on quality drinks in the city’s finest bars.

Recipes

FOOD + WINE

Baked truffle cavatappi

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

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Tuscan Bircher muesli

An easy and energizing breakfast for the summer

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Strawberry + rose water clafoutis

This clafoutis is perfect to finish off a spring dinner or at teatime.

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A spring version of cecina

This upgraded version of the crispy Tuscan cecina chickpea pancake is the perfect dinner recipe for the spring.

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Zesty traditional Tuscan white bean soup

Tangy, spicy and comforting, make this recipe your go-to for the winter.

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Old-style winter salad with hummus dressing

For a fresher start to the new year, Miriam Wexter brings us a winter salad recipe by Rosalia Salad Gourmet.

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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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Mezza rigatoni with sausage, chard and chilis

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

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Recipe: Tagliatelle with asparagus, radicchio and pancetta

This pasta dish is a nice way to dip your toes in the changing seasons.

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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 ...

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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