Divinus
The Restaurant Divinus is the last creation of Alberto Bernardoni and his associates. It follows a number of successful enterprises, such as Ganino and Il Francescano which have been able to please thousands of demanding florentine and international wine and dine lovers.
Address: 35 Via Dell'Orto, Firenze
Tel: +39 (0)55 - 224 148
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Sabatini Restaurant
Remember to ask for the typical "bistecca alla fiorentina". Closed on mondays.
Address: Via de' Panzani 9a
Tel: +39 (0)55 - 211 559

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Trattoria Garibaldi
This trattoria is located close to the Mercato Centrale di San Lorenzo (the main Florentine market), just beside the beautiful Cappelle Medicee. It offers you the possibility to taste genuine Tuscan cuisine. A tourist menu offers quality with economy.
Address: Piazza del Mercato Centrale, 38r
Tel: +39 (0)55 - 21.22.67
Fax: +39 (0)55 - 21.73.53

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Masticabrodo Osteria
Traditional osteria, closed on sundays.
Address: Borgo Allegri 58r
Tel: +39 (0)55 - 241 920

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Palle d'Oro
Nice place to eat. They also do take away.
Address: Via Sant'Antonio 43
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Ristorante alle murate
Cosy and snuggy restaurant with very friendly stuff and original Italian cooking. Closed on mondays.
Address: Via Ghibellina, 52/r - Florence
Tel: +39 (0)55 - 240618
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Balducci
The Balducci, only 300m away from the Palazzo Vecchio, serves very genuine and typical food and an enormous degustation of wines. The Balducci family has been working in this place for long years and the place has been there for decades. Both florentine and international people have appreciated the quality of food, wine and atmosphere. It's open until sunset.
Address: Via dei Neri, Firenze
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Il Guscio
Just try it: We recommend lattuce pudding, grilled eggplant with tomatoes, sheepcheese with green salad, raw meat with fresh cheese, potatos gnocchi with eggplant zucchini and prawns, white beans soup with farro and black cabbage, Fillet steak with sweet wine and fois gras with spinach and mashed potatoes. And don't forget the wines !!
Address: Via dell'Orto 49, 50124 Firenze
Tel: +39 (0)55 - 224 421

Email: ilguscio@cosmos.it
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Trattoria i' parione
Decorated with style and elegance, yet with a familiar atmosphere, this trattoria seats 60 in its three dining rooms on two floors. Its director manages it with cordiality, hospitality and knowledge, offering his guests genuine cuisine based on fresh fish prepared with care by the chefs. Although fish is his speciality, you will also find the classic “Bistecca alla Fiorentina”, as well as grilled and roast meats.
Closed on Wednesday - credit cards accepted.
Address: Via del Parione, 74/76/r - Florence
Tel: +39 (0)55 - 21 40 05
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Alla Vecchia Bettola
Historical place in Florence - the food is rigorously tuscan and so are the wines. Alla Vecchia Bettola is the perfect place where to have bistecca and crostini the florentine way and taste some local wines able to look down to many of the best french ones. Located very conveniently right outside the ancient city wall, in front of the beautiful Torrigiani garden, is one of the few good places you can reach by car still remaining within a walking distance from the major city momuments. Alla Vecchia Bettola is frequented also by international customers and it is normally packed, so it is better to make a phone reservation before arriving.
Address: 34r Via Luigi Ariosto
Tel: +39 (0)55 - 22.41.58
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Hosteria Ganino
My absolute favorite: located next to Piazza della Signoria and in front of the American Express Office. The piazza itself is charming enough, enter the Hosteria and feel comfortable. Tiles to the walls, tables prepared with tablecloth of yellow paper, suitable lights, the “tocchetti of mortadella” ( bagged up pieces) offered before you order. Here is the place for the best house made pasta in Florence, that the cook mixes to the best with vegetables and truffles, for the “ribollita” (a popular soup), or chicken, rabbit, vegetables, and last but not least, for the fine palates there is “risotto green” with vegetables and chicken brest with the lemon cream, beefsteak and fiorentina are for granted. The cakes are house made, like our legendary cheese cake. Optimal the choice of Tuscany wines. On the summertime you can eat outdoors, and you can enjoy, beyond the deliciousness of the kitchen, the magical climate of the square.
Address: Piazza Cimatori 4/r, Florence
Tel: +39 (0)55 - 21 41 25
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Opening Hours: closed on sundays

Astor Caffè
Something really new for Florence - breakfast, lunch, snacks, fish restaurant, and music! This bar has a restaurant hidden in the back that serves mostly fish, often hard to find and expensive in land-locked Florence. They have two special lunch menus, one traditional Tuscan with meat and one with fish. You'll find things like octopus salad, Elba anchovies, spaghetti with clams, cuttlefish, squid, and mussels. A very hip place with a young crowd and great food; just the place to come and sit and have a coffee away from the crowds. Cocktails in the evening are served with some great hot appetizers!
Address: Piazza Duomo, 20R, near Via dei Servi
Tel: +39 (0)55-239-9000

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Opening Hours: Always open

Fiaschetteria-Trattoria Mario
Located behind the Mercato di San Lorenzo in the Piazza Mercato Centrale this spot is a must for anyone visiting Florence. Mario is only open for lunch, Monday through Saturday. There is always a line! To avoid the line, come before noon before the locals arrive. Try the Zuppa di Verdura, vegetable soup served with a slice of toasted bread on the bottom. This is the place to try the famous Florentine steak. It's a two pound t-bone cooked rare. It will melt in your mouth! And don't forget the french fries; they're not frozen. Try the daily specials. I love the Braciole in Salsa offered up on Wednesdays and the fish dishes on Fridays. The food is a great bargain, so splurge on a bottle of great wine, such as Castello di Ama or Brolio.
Address: Via Rosina, 2R
Tel: +39 (0)55-218-550

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Opening Hours: only for lunch

Acqua al Due
Reservations are a must here. Everyone orders the pasta tasting menu, called an "Assaggio di Primi," five varieties of pasta with five different sauces. The dish should be enough to fill anyone, but if not, there is also a selection of salads and desserts as well as a fabulous regular menu. The service can be rushed as they do several seatings.
Address: Via dela Vigna Vecchia, 40R
Tel: +39 (0)55-284-170

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Opening Hours: Dinner only; closed Monday

Oliandolo
Perfect lunch restaurant next to the Palazzo Vecchio. The afternoon is the best time to avoid the crowds at Michelangelo's David and at Oliandolo. Visit the museum first and plan to arrive at Oliandolo after the lunch rush subsides around 2:30. It's more relaxed then and the service can be more attentive.
Address: Via Ricasoli, 38-40R
Tel: +39 (0)55-211-296
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Opening Hours: Open for lunch only; closed Sunday