La Casa di Leo

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

Almost everything here is locally owned. Many are single-artist shops, working and selling in the same space. Others are small businesses that curate beautiful things from around the area or around the world. A few bigger companies are included here, but that’s because I truly love their products! This list focuses on the main island of Venice. If you're looking for my favorite glass shops in Murano or lace in Burano, check my profile for those guides separately! In this guide, you'll get - 11 shops in Venice ranging from tiny artisans to the preeminent creators in their field. - some food-related, some textiles, some for kiddos - an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot