So you are in Florence. And this city offers its visitors a wide variety of cuisines in the world. A huge number of Tuscan restaurants, inexpensive bistro, where you can order Panini in less than 5 euros, family restaurants that make you feel at home from home, elegant, with a great service - there are a lot of them here. Explore the center, alleys and streets of Florence and find these cute cafes, small treasury of Florence.
The most interesting old restaurants
"Antico Fattore" (Via Lambertesca 1/3R)
From 1929, this Florentine Trattoria was a favorite place of local artists and writers. This cafe personifies a wonderful mix of love for literature, art, food, Chianti and music wines. Cafe owners are also owned by winery, which retain the tradition of filing their home wine to guests are already almost an eyelid. The restaurant is widely known among local and overseas beauday. Meat rolls and artichokes with gutters are just some interesting dishes offered here. The interior is small tables, walls hung by vintage photographs, wooden ceilings, vintage chandeliers. The place is saturated with comfort and love for good food, and waiters will be happy to tell you the history of the cafe.
"CAFE GILLI PASTICCERIA" (Via Roma 1 / R)
This confectionery rises with its roots by 1733, however, the first restaurant was in another place. Now Gilli is located on Piazza Piazza della Rebublite and is famous for its wonderful coffee and chocolate. The interior still reflects the twentieth years of the last century, especially beautiful windows and furniture. After World War II, this place was especially popular among young people. Outside, you can see the famous photo of the middle of the last century, made by photographer Ruth Orkin (American Girl in Italy in 1951). This cafe is one-to-know, where you can see which Florence was in those days. Work time - 07: 00-19: 00. The average price for the main dish is € 15-20.
"Caffe Giubbe Rosse" (Piazza DELLA REPUBBLICA 13 / R 14 / R)
The main purpose of construction was the change in the appearance of the old neighborhood of Mercato Vecchio, as there was a square dedicated to Viktor Emmanuili. The cafe was open in 1897 by the German brothers Reininghaus. The brothers were brewers, so, initially they called their cafes "Birreria Fratelli Reininghaus". Florentine was not easy to pronounce the word Birreria. At that time, the waiters were dressed in red jackets, and therefore the locals simply called the cafe "Andiamo Da Quelli Delle Giubbe Rosse" (guys in red jackets). After 1913, the bar turned into a place of meeting Florentine futurists, including Giovanni Papini, Aldo and Palazzianski Soft. After the war, the cafe lost its independence, but in 1991 the popularity of the institution began to increase. Some of the traditions of the old cafe are still honored. Sometimes newspapers and magazines lay on all desks. The average cost of basic dishes - € 10-15.
"Caffe Ricchi" (Piazza Santo Spirito 6R)
Café is located on Santo Spirito Square. It opened in 1957 and received its name thanks to the owner. The square was the center of life in the area, and the cafe was an artistic and cultural monument. The bar still supports the spirit of the past. And is one of the most important historical cafes in Florence. It was renovated, but the interior of the cafe contains the original architectural plans of the original restaurant, and the furniture remains the same for many years.
"GRAN CAFFE 'SAN MARCO" (Piazza San Marco 11R)
This cafe is one of the oldest in Florence. It was built in 1870 (though, called Caffe Fanti, in honor of Manfredo Phate, General, whose monument is located in the middle of San Marco Square). The cafe offers all types of Tuscan and international cuisine. The average price for the main dish - € 10.
Best family restaurants and cafes
"BORGO ANTICO" (Piazza Santo Spirito 6R)
Restaurant overlooking the charming and lively Santo Spirito Square, which does not believe at night. The atmosphere around the restaurant reveals the spirit of one of the most beautiful districts of Florence, Oltrarno. On weekdays, you can find a place here, but on weekends you may have to wait a bit to get a table, especially in the summer. Great place to lunch the pizza with the whole family. You can order a pizza of the honeycomb. Be sure to try the Bianca Alle Zucchine E Pecorino pizza (pizza with zucchini and pecorino cheese). Giant snack dishes offer vegetable and fish snacks and excellent meat with salad and tomatoes. In general, a pleasant pizzeria with delicious food and excellent service. Work time - 12: 00-23: 00. The average cost of the main dish is € 10.
"L'Osteria di Giovanni" (22 Via Del Moro)
This is a small restaurant in the city center, which is not so easy to find. But, finding it, you can get wonderful impressions. Service excellent, food never disappoints. It is always crowded here. Book a glass of concoction at the bar while you are waiting for you to have a table. This is one of the favorite restaurants in local residents. Ravioli with mushrooms and black truffles - but from the most popular restaurant dishes, and you can take a creamy chocolate pie for dessert. You will definitely leave the restaurant with a full belly, with a smile on your face and free Cantuchchini, a traditional Tuscan biscuit, which give all guests café. Work time - PN-PT 19: 00-23: 00, Sat-Sun 12: 00-15: 00 and 19: 00-23: 00.
"LE CAMPANE" (Borgo La Croce 85 / 87R)
The cafe is located in the Santa Croce area, close to the famous Piazza Santa Croce Square. The restaurant is elegant and elegantly decorated, there are two large rooms with air conditioning that can accommodate up to 100 people. Here serves Tuscan cuisine from the freshest ingredients. Do not try this pizza here is simply impossible! Pizza is prepared in a large wood stove according to ancient non-political recipes, using Caputo flour. The bread here is always fresh and tasty, also prepared in a wood-burning oven. Desserts are always self-made. Opening hours: Daily 12:30 -15: 00 and 19: 00-23: 00. The average price for the main dish is about € 10.