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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.
As the days grow colder, this porridge brings warmth to autumn mornings. Topped with cardamom-baked pear, pistachios, pomegranate and tahini cream, it makes a comforting and seasonal breakfast.
Squash stars in a savoury autumn tart with ricotta, goat’s cheese, thyme and a hint of chilli and honey.
A few steps from the Uffizi, Tuscany’s rural food traditions have found a decidedly urban home: inside a burger bun. Il Bovo, an independent project, brings Chianina beef and ingredients ...
From Tuscan-grown ingredients to the best of Italy, a pizza night in Pontassieve is worth the drive.
A geological road trip through the Greve UGA with Alessandro Masnaghetti.
A touch of cardamom lifts the fruit with warm notes, creating an elegant dessert that allows the figs to take centre stage.
San Miniato’s wine scene is far from predictable. Among its vineyards are pre-phylloxera Tempranillo vines that have survived for centuries, while a design-conscious winery is including Chardonnay among its ambitions.
More than 50 events across the region from July 24 to August 16 will bring together wineries, historic towns and wine lovers.
Relief arrives the moment the restored centuries-old doors swing open into what was once a grand movie theatre. On a stifling summer’s day, the first thought upon entering Hard Rock ...
The world-famous winery has added a cooking class experience to the activities available at its Poggio Casciano Renaissance estate in the Tuscan hills, just 30 minutes from Florence.
The story of Prato's iconic biscuit, a symbol, still hand-packaged and parcelled up to be easily transported.
Grown in southern Tuscany, this social media fad is actually a sustainable local staple.
Squash stars in a savoury autumn tart with ricotta, goat’s cheese, thyme and a hint of chilli and honey.
A touch of cardamom lifts the fruit with warm notes, creating an elegant dessert that allows the figs to take centre stage.
Rich mascarpone blended with fresh yoghurt and vanilla balances the natural acidity of the fruit.
With porcini season fast approaching, John Bersani's delicious tagliatelle recipe is a great way to savour the prized mushroom.
This clafoutis is perfect to finish off a spring dinner or at teatime.
This upgraded version of the crispy Tuscan cecina chickpea pancake is the perfect dinner recipe for the spring.
Tangy, spicy and comforting, make this recipe your go-to for the winter.
For a fresher start to the new year, Miriam Wexter brings us a winter salad recipe by Rosalia Salad Gourmet.
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.
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