Explore Florence's food through the eyes of a native, local, professional foodie, as these locations are ones I keep visiting regularly, year after year. 

This guide features:
- 5 breakfast spots,
- 4 gelato shops 🍦,
- 2 markets,
- 15 Tuscan-focused dining options,
- 3 pizzerie 🍕,
- 6 wine and cocktail bars.

Don't forget to save ☑️ this map for future use!

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Tuscany, Italia

Florence, FI, Italy

Best Food in Florence, a Local's Complete Guide       

A simple list and interactive digital map with 15 essential culinary stops, curated by a local:
- 3 breakfast options, 
- 4 lunch spots, 
- 4 dinner recs,
- 1 wine bar,
- 1 cocktail bar,
- 2 gelato shops. 

Don't forget to save ☑️ this map for future use!

Tuscany, Italy

Florence Culinary Essentials, a Local's Selection   

So you're heading to Florence? Smart choice! There is so much to do in Florence, it might seem overwhelming to try to get plan together for your trip. Let my guide make it easy for you (where to stay, activities, food, and drink recommendations and general must-have tips included)!

Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

Florence: Sights, Eats, and City Guide

If you're headed to Florence and want to eat some of the best meals of your life, grab this list! 

WHY THIS LIST INSTEAD OF MY FREE VERSION? Because this way, you have options! 
Find yourself hangry and need food ASAP? You'll find great, authentic options on this list near you no matter where you are! 
Your first choice restaurant is full? I include plenty of options, so you have backups in each neighborhood! 
In a really touristy area without a reservation? This gives you a cheat sheet for eating well anywhere you find yourself! 

Everywhere on here I've personally eaten or had it recommended to me by someone living there at least 5 years.

In this guide, you'll get: 
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- recommendations on typical dishes to order
- Categories included: restaurants, panini & cheap eats, coffee & breakfast, bars & speakeasies, gelato

Italy

🇮🇹 Tasting Italy: Florence Foodie List

While Italy is synonymous with the delightful tradition of Aperitivo, its cocktail scene is a whole other world waiting to be explored.  As a seasoned traveller who appreciates a perfectly crafted drink (and the friendly chat with the bartender that often comes with it), I've had the pleasure of discovering countless incredible cocktail bars across the country. Whether it's a new city I'm visiting or a familiar favourite I'm revisiting, Italy never disappoints.

Lucky for me, Northern Italy is my home base, and it boasts a high concentration of exceptional options.  However, the South holds its own when it comes to fantastic cocktail experiences (with Rome leading the charge) This guide represents my curated list of the best-of-the-best, a culmination of expert experiences and the occasional repeat visit for quality assurance (yes, sometimes a second or third try is necessary!).

Italy, after all, is the birthplace of iconic cocktail ingredients like Vermouth, Campari, and Aperol. But its treasure trove extends far beyond, with gems like St. Germain, Amaro, Grappa, Amaretto, Limoncello, and the hospitality worker's secret weapon - Fernet.

Italian Cocktail Bars - Best of the Best... 

Florence

Manifattura

I dig this place, they use only Italian Spirits so it's really exciting to try the house-made cocktails or ask for a classic and see what they come up with. The staff and fantastic as well as the snacks. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for something a little different. - Maybe not so many tourists as well :) 


Manifattura is an all-Italian cocktail bar serving only Italians spirits and beverages. Each cocktail is dedicated to a long-lost notable person of Italian pop culture. 

The vibe is relaxed, vintage, and jazzy.  A cozy and intimate venue. 

Nice cocktail spot! Their twist? Serves only Italian spirits. 

Manifattura

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