Italy: Tips for where to eat in Florence

3. La Galleria Il Vino del Guelfi

This was an indication that the owner of the hotel we stayed at gave us. This restaurant is located on a closed street that resembles a well-maintained village. close to Ponte Vecchio! It's super cozy, has great service and that tasty Italian food! We started with bruschetta and then we had a delicious pasta with white sauce and parma ham.

• Address: Via de' Guicciardini, 48-r, 50125 Florence, Italy
• Schedules: Tuesday to Sunday from 12:00 to 15:30 and from 18:30 to 22:00

4. La Prosciutteria

If we were to recommend one and only one place to eat in Florence, it would be the incredible La Prosciutteria. Close to Piazza della Signoria, La Proscutteria was a tip we got from our friend Camila and it was so good that we went twice! It's a real Italian pub, super simple, with inlays hanging from the ceiling, but offering an incredible Italian experience. They do not have a restaurant license and therefore cannot serve at the table. You order at the counter whatever cold cuts board you want with cheeses, sausages, rolls and much more. Serve with a glass of wine or Italian beer and you're done! The place is super tight and you have to get there early to get a spot, but we guarantee it's worth it!

• Address: Via dei Neri, 54r, 50122 Florence, Italy
• Schedules: daily from 10:30 to 23:00

ECONOMY IN FLORENCE: VISIT PASS FLORENCE

Save money in Florence with this pass that allows entry to Uffizi Gallery, Duomo dome from Florence, entrance to the Galleria dell'Accademia (with audio guide) to admire Michelangelo's statue of David and public transport for 48 hours. see more information in this link.

Read more: Italy: What to do in Florence – 3 days itinerary

 

5. Mister Pizza Firenze

With two locations in Florence (one right next to the Cathedral), Mister Pizza provides a pleasant experience for a quick bite or an Italian ice cream. There we met a super friendly Brazilian who worked as a waitress at the restaurant and has lived in Italy for many years. It was a great experience to eat seeing the beautiful Duomo in Florence. One of the advantages of this place is that it is open during the night and even if you arrive late in the city, you will have a place to eat.

• Address: 2 addresses
  • Unit 1: Piazza del Duomo, 5, Florence, Italy
  • Unit 2: Via Pietrapiana, 82, 50122 Florence, Italy
• Schedules:
  • Unit 1: daily from 11:30 am to 4:30 am
  • Unit 2: daily from 11 am to 4 am

ICE CREAM SHOP

There's no arguing, the Italian ice cream is the best in the world! Here are two tried-and-true ice cream tips:

1. GROM Gelateria

• Address: Via del Campanile crossing with Via delle Oche, 50012 Florence, Italy
• Schedules:
  • May to October: daily from 10:30 am to midnight
  • November to April: daily from 10:30 am to 11 pm

2. Dei Neri Gelateria

• Address: Via dei Neri, 9/11, 50122 Florence, Italy
• Schedules: daily from 10:30 am to midnight

BONUS

Hard Rock Cafe Florence

This tip is for those who enjoy “collecting” tickets to Hard Rock Cafe restaurants around the world. Located next to Piazza della Repubblica, the food is not Italian, but the atmosphere is super fun.

• Address: Via dei Brunelleschi, 1, 50123 Florence, Italy
• Schedules: Saturday to Wednesday from 8:30 am to 1 am / Thursday and Friday from 8:30 am to 2 am

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