Sant’Ambrogio · Filled rolls / street food
Semel Street Food
An inventive sandwich stop pairs easily with exploring Sant’Ambrogio’s market and nearby streets.
Piazza Lorenzo Ghiberti, 44/r, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
ITALY · THE FOOD EDIT
Florence,
one bite at a time.
Florence’s food is rooted in Tuscan bread, soups, offal and beef. A market lunch and neighbourhood trattoria dinner provide a useful contrast; steak is often priced by weight and intended for sharing.
6dining options6rated choicesEURlocal currency
Researched 17 October 2026 · Ratings may change. Prices marked as estimates are planning ranges. Confirm menus, opening hours and booking terms with the venue.
FLORENCE · THE RESTAURANT EDIT
Find your kind of table.
From local comfort food to neighbourhood cafés and tasting menus. Compare a researched selection, then open a place for its menu, hours, photos and booking details.
7selected placesEUR · LOCAL CURRENCY
San Marco · Sicilian street food
Arà: è Sicilia
Arancini and cannoli offer a quick Sicilian detour between Florence’s museums and churches.
Via degli Alfani, 127, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
San Lorenzo · Tuscan trattoria
Trattoria Mario
Tuscan soups, pasta and meat dishes make a traditional meal near the market.
Via Rosina, 2r, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
Historic centre · Tuscan osteria
Vini e Vecchi Sapori
A compact osteria for robust pasta dishes and wine close to Piazza della Signoria.
Via dei Magazzini, 3/r, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
Oltrarno · Tuscan / wine
Osteria dell'Enoteca
Plan a relaxed dinner and wine-focused meal south of the Arno in Oltrarno.
Via Romana, 70/R, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
Historic centre · Contemporary Italian
Atto di Vito Mollica
Reserve for refined contemporary dining in the historic centre rather than a quick sightseeing lunch.
Salotto Portinari Bistrot di Vito Mollica, Via del Corso, 6, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
Porta San Frediano / Via Pisana · Indian
Delhi6
North Indian and Mughlai cooking with curries, tandoori dishes and several dining rooms.
Via Pisana 86R, 50143 Firenze
A little too specific?
No places match all your filters. A missing verified option is not proof that none exists in the city.
Know what you’re comparing.
Ratings are dated snapshots, not a live feed. Check the named source and observation date. Budget tiers are editorial guidance; menus, hours and prices can change.
Dietary options reflect the linked source, not independent certification. Confirm your exact requirements.
Source dates appear with ratings and on each detail page. Directions use the listed address; nearby towns remain identified in the address and notes.
02 / FLORENCE FOOD GUIDE
Five local tastes to remember.
What to order, where to look and how much to set aside. Photographs illustrate the named food; they are not promises of a particular restaurant’s presentation.
Local specialty
Lampredotto
Slow-cooked cow’s stomach served in a bread roll with sauce.
Planning estimate: €6–9
- Where to try it
- Trippai around San Lorenzo and Sant’Ambrogio
- When to go
- Lunch
Local specialty
Ribollita
Thick Tuscan bread, bean and vegetable soup.
Planning estimate: €10–16
- Where to try it
- Tuscan trattorias
- When to go
- Lunch
Local specialty
Pappa al pomodoro
Tomato-and-bread soup with olive oil.
Planning estimate: €9–15
- Where to try it
- Tuscan kitchens
- When to go
- Lunch
Local specialty
Bistecca alla fiorentina
Thick grilled steak, usually shared; agree weight and total price first.
Planning estimate: €60–100 per kg
- Where to try it
- Steak-focused Tuscan restaurants
- When to go
- Dinner
Local specialty
Schiacciata
Flat Tuscan bread, often filled as a sandwich.
Planning estimate: €6–12
- Where to try it
- Bakeries and sandwich shops
- When to go
- Lunch
03 / FLORENCE FOOD GUIDE
Local hubs & hidden corners.
Areas to browse, pause and choose a meal. Nearby towns are identified where relevant.
Explore locally
San Lorenzo
Market food and traditional lunch counters.
- Address / area
- Mercato Centrale and Via dell’Ariento
- When to go
- Late morning
Explore locally
Sant’Ambrogio
A market neighbourhood for ingredients and casual eating.
- Address / area
- Piazza Lorenzo Ghiberti and Via de’ Macci
- When to go
- Morning / lunch
Explore locally
Oltrarno
Explore trattorias and cafés south of the river.
- Address / area
- Santo Spirito and San Frediano
- When to go
- Evening
04 / FLORENCE FOOD GUIDE
Good food, on the go.
Quick bites and informal stops, with locations and sources to check before you visit.
Explore locally
Trattoria Sabatino
Daily-changing home-style menu; check lunch and dinner service times.
Check current menu; drinks and service may be extra.
- Address / area
- Via Pisana 2R, Florence
- Opening information
- Check operator
Explore locally
San Lorenzo market counters
Compare individual counters for a simple market lunch; this is a market, not one restaurant.
Check current menu; drinks and service may be extra.
- Address / area
- Mercato Centrale, Florence
- Opening information
- Check operator
05 / FLORENCE FOOD GUIDE
Make an evening of it.
Higher-budget restaurants and special-occasion meals. Check tasting-menu prices and booking terms directly.
Luxury · Contemporary Italian
Atto di Vito Mollica
Reserve for refined contemporary dining in the historic centre rather than a quick sightseeing lunch.
Luxury · check the current menu
- Address / area
- Salotto Portinari Bistrot di Vito Mollica, Via del Corso, 6, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
- Before you go
- Check today’s hours, menu and reservation availability with the venue.
Upscale · Tuscan / wine
Osteria dell'Enoteca
Plan a relaxed dinner and wine-focused meal south of the Arno in Oltrarno.
Upscale · check the current menu
- Address / area
- Via Romana, 70/R, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
- Before you go
- Check today’s hours, menu and reservation availability with the venue.
06 / FLORENCE FOOD GUIDE
Big flavour. Smaller bill.
Budget picks from the researched shortlist. Fewer entries means fewer verified options, not a made-up top five.
Budget · Filled rolls / street food
Semel Street Food
An inventive sandwich stop pairs easily with exploring Sant’Ambrogio’s market and nearby streets.
Budget · check the current menu
- Address / area
- Piazza Lorenzo Ghiberti, 44/r, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
- Before you go
- Check today’s hours, menu and reservation availability with the venue.
Budget · Sicilian street food
Arà: è Sicilia
Arancini and cannoli offer a quick Sicilian detour between Florence’s museums and churches.
Budget · check the current menu
- Address / area
- Via degli Alfani, 127, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
- Before you go
- Check today’s hours, menu and reservation availability with the venue.
07 / FLORENCE FOOD GUIDE
Groceries & everyday essentials.
Compare larger supermarkets for a full basket and convenience stores for a few items. Branch hours and Sunday rules matter.
Explore locally
Conad
Compare everyday staples and supermarket deli counters with tourist-area convenience stores.
- Address / area
- Enter the city or accommodation address in the store locator
- Opening information
- Check operator for the selected branch and date; 24-hour opening not verified.
Explore locally
San Lorenzo market
Ground-floor food market for fresh ingredients; upstairs dining has a different schedule.
- Address / area
- Mercato Centrale, Florence
- Opening information
- Check the relevant floor and vendor; market shopping differs from food-hall service.
A little planning makes a better meal.
Dietary needs
Ask about ingredients, stocks and cross-contact. Confirm vegetarian, vegan, allergen and halal requirements directly with the venue.
With children
Check smaller portions, highchairs, pushchair space and age restrictions before reserving. A relaxed lunch may be easier than a long tasting menu.
Before booking
Check service charges, deposits and cancellation terms. Confirm the exact branch and address, especially for places outside the centre.
Sources, photos & how we choose
We researched public review aggregates and destination/operator sources. Scores and counts are attributed to the source shown on each card; they are not a live Google connection. Ratings alone do not guarantee a good meal. Price tiers are editorial, relative to the destination and independent of review scores.
Dish photos are illustrative and credited to their original source. A venue photo is labelled as such; no unrelated photograph is presented as a specific restaurant. Unknown hours and prices remain marked for checking. Nearby alternatives are identified by their area or address.
https://www.italia.it/ ↗https://www.feelflorence.it/en/experiences-itineraries/food-and-wine ↗https://www.trattoriasabatino.it/ ↗https://www.feelflorence.it/en/editorial-staff/florence-low-cost ↗https://www.trattoriaifratellini.com/menu/ ↗https://www.enotecapinchiorri.it/index.php?lang=en ↗https://www.conad.it/ricerca-negozi ↗https://www.feelflorence.it/en/experiences-itineraries/lampredotto-delicious ↗https://wanderlog.com/list/geoCategory/74228/where-to-eat-best-restaurants-in-florence ↗https://wanderlog.com/place/details/35359 ↗https://araesicilia.shop/ ↗http://www.trattoriamario.com/?fbclid=IwAR0MPzS11h9Vb7-qxeIXStkV_cAn4urdi4nuHnbMZFOchDwRobT47jf3NLQ ↗https://wanderlog.com/place/details/119231 ↗http://www.osteriadellenoteca.com/ ↗https://www.attodivitomollica.com/ ↗