Restaurants

You’re never far from a fantastic restaurant in Florence. Serving up all manner of traditional Tuscan cuisine, as well as modern and international additions to the restaurant landscape, it can be difficult to choose where to spend your next meal. Fortunately, here is a collection of restaurant news, reviews and ideas to help guide the all-important decision of where to eat next.

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Antesi at Villa San Michele: a thoughtful new chapter in Florentine fine dining

The newly unveiled fine dining restaurant at Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence, is a place built around atmosphere as much as appetite.

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La Loggia at piazzale Michelangelo: a lofty vision above Florence

Enjoy “the first caviar house in Italy” and be seduced by the views.

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Cabiria in piazza Santo Spirito renewed

A seafood-centred menu in the sociable setting forms the newly revived restaurant and cocktail bar.

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180 Grammi Burgers & Beers opens its third store in Florence

The popular spot sees new site on via dei Neri, serving smash burgers in the sociable setting.

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Nello: playing with the senses

In San Casciano Val di Pesa, a former trattoria is reimagined as an immersive fine dining experience.

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Osteria Lavagnini opens at The Social Hub

The new neighbourhood eatery brings Tuscan flavours to the international hotel with a youthful spirit.

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He who dares: Akira Back Firenze

Bold international dining at W Florence.

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Oltre Osteria: gourmet dining in the Chianti Classico countryside

The fine dining restaurant with an open-view kitchen is the next step in the evolution of family-run Rocca delle Macìe wine estate.

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Michelin star restaurants in Florence for 2026

The Renaissance city welcomes a new star: Luca's by Paulo Airaudo.

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Spinza: hot pinsa, cool people

Brilliantly branded takeaways.

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Tacos in town

A conversation with Tosco Tacos owner Tommaso Fontanella

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Rooftop bars and restaurants in Florence

Here’s our round-up for new and revised rooftops in 2025. 

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Caffè dell’Oro reopens with a new spirit

Caffè dell’Oro reopens in the heart of Florence with a renewed spirit ahead of the summer.

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La Gamella at Collegio alle Querce: laidback luxury

Collegio alle Querce and its standout restaurant invite guests to savour curated cocktails, and soul-satisfying cuisine in laidback luxury.

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A day out at Vignamaggio

Creative workshops, wine tastings and more at this reimagined sustainable farm in Chianti.

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Ambar: subtle fusion

This small restaurant in Gavinana packs a punch with a fusion of South American, Japanese and Italian cuisines.

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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.

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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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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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Onde: making waves at the Four Seasons

Seafood classics with a stylish contemporary twist

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