Guidebook for Firenze
Food Scene
Coquinarius
11R Via delle OcheGreat vegetarian meals in the cozy designer atmospheare of a little bookshop
163 residents recomanen
Brac
18 Via dei VagellaiGreat vegetarian meals in the cozy designer atmospheare of a little bookshop
Great food and location. Piazza della Passera is a tiny lovely little square, seating outside is a must
169 residents recomanen
4 Leoni
1r Via dei VellutiniGreat food and location. Piazza della Passera is a tiny lovely little square, seating outside is a must
take away finger food - the italian way. Try carciofi fritti (fried artichokes) and mozzarella in carrozza (fried mozzarella cheese sandwich)
7 residents recomanen
Antica friggitoria dell'Albero
16 rosso Via dell'Alberotake away finger food - the italian way. Try carciofi fritti (fried artichokes) and mozzarella in carrozza (fried mozzarella cheese sandwich)
Il Santo Bevitore
64r Via Santo SpiritoNice meals and wine, romantic
The building once housed a prison and on the walls you can see the artworks of former prisoners
37 residents recomanen
Le Carceri
3 Piazza della Madonna della NeveThe building once housed a prison and on the walls you can see the artworks of former prisoners
I Ghibellini
8/10r Piazza di San Pier MaggioreGood choice of meals and pizza
an original and colorful place, ideal for a convivial evening. The pizzas are made with stone ground flour in more variants, like Parmigiana (tomato, mozzarella, fried eggplant, mozzarella, parmesan and pesto) or Focosa (tomato, mozzarella, ' Ndujia, pepperoni and sausage). For evenings with friends, in addition, there are the giant pizzas.
94 residents recomanen
Beppa Fioraia
6 Via dell'Erta Caninaan original and colorful place, ideal for a convivial evening. The pizzas are made with stone ground flour in more variants, like Parmigiana (tomato, mozzarella, fried eggplant, mozzarella, parmesan and pesto) or Focosa (tomato, mozzarella, ' Ndujia, pepperoni and sausage). For evenings with friends, in addition, there are the giant pizzas.
Drinks & Nightlife
Babylon Club
26r Via dei PandolfiniKitsch Bar
Viale Antonio GramsciA wide selection of cocktails and a rich aperitivo
Exceptionally popular with foreigners and locals alike, you will love this pub if you are looking for that homely feel that only an Irish pub can give.
31 residents recomanen
The Lion's Fountain
34r Borgo degli AlbiziExceptionally popular with foreigners and locals alike, you will love this pub if you are looking for that homely feel that only an Irish pub can give.
Stylish bar for a night out, it also serves excellent food at lunch/dinner. Great service
67 residents recomanen
Zoe
13 Via dei RenaiStylish bar for a night out, it also serves excellent food at lunch/dinner. Great service
This wine bar is very very small (6-8 square meters), so you are obliged to drink directly on the cobblestone street in front of the bar. Wine here is excellent and their 'panini' (sandwiches) are fabulous! Some of the simplest, freshest ingredients in town!
119 residents recomanen
I Fratellini
38 Via dei CimatoriThis wine bar is very very small (6-8 square meters), so you are obliged to drink directly on the cobblestone street in front of the bar. Wine here is excellent and their 'panini' (sandwiches) are fabulous! Some of the simplest, freshest ingredients in town!
Mayday Club
16 Via Dante AlighieriA good selection of cocktails served in a cozy vintage atmosphere
Sightseeing
Formerly the city's prison, it now hosts some of the best examples of Renaissance sculpture
462 residents recomanen
Museu Nacional del Bargello
4 Via del ProconsoloFormerly the city's prison, it now hosts some of the best examples of Renaissance sculpture
In ancient times the arches at the base were open for the corn market. Later on, the arcades were closed to build the church. The two upper floors were used as barns for many centuries. You can still observe inside the Church the loopholes through which was sent down the grain. On Mondays you can visit the upper floor too.
69 residents recomanen
Església i Museu d'Orsanmichele
Via dell'Arte della LanaIn ancient times the arches at the base were open for the corn market. Later on, the arcades were closed to build the church. The two upper floors were used as barns for many centuries. You can still observe inside the Church the loopholes through which was sent down the grain. On Mondays you can visit the upper floor too.
Also known as the Temple of the Italian Glories: it is in fact the burial place of some of the most illustrious Italians, such as Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli, Foscolo and Rossini.
453 residents recomanen
Basílica de Santa Croce
16 Piazza di Santa CroceAlso known as the Temple of the Italian Glories: it is in fact the burial place of some of the most illustrious Italians, such as Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli, Foscolo and Rossini.
Parks & Nature
you can rent bicycles and rollerblades. Great for families with children
644 residents recomanen
Parc de les Cascine
Piazzale delle Cascineyou can rent bicycles and rollerblades. Great for families with children
Shopping
Procacci
64R Via de' TornabuoniTruffle panini
Vestri
11r Borgo degli Albizitraditional chocolate and ice cream
Chiaroscuro
36, R Via del Corsocoffee roasted in Florence. Also great coffee bar and aperitivo
Historic market since 1865. Gourmet shops and home-style lunch. On the first floor wide choice of traditional food open all day. The traditional market downstairs is open 7 am - 2 pm Mon- Sat
380 residents recomanen
Mercato Centrale Firenze
Via dell'ArientoHistoric market since 1865. Gourmet shops and home-style lunch. On the first floor wide choice of traditional food open all day. The traditional market downstairs is open 7 am - 2 pm Mon- Sat
Mercat de Sant'Ambrogio
Piazza Lorenzo GhibertiHistoric covered market and outdoor market
Pegna
26R Via dello StudioThe first grocery store of Florence. Since 1860
Essentials
SAPORI & DINTORNI CONAD
2 Via Luigi AlamanniSAPORI & DINTORNI STORE
45 Via de' BardiConad Supermarket
56 R Via dei Servi