Restaurants and pizzerias in Florence are beyond of any comparison, and many residents seem to take more pride in being surrounded by the city's culinary masterpieces than the artistic ones. Olive oil, Chianti wine, and fresh fish are abundant in both taste and quantities on most Tuscan tables. Fruits and vegetables from the rolling hills of nearby Umbria add flavor and color, while juicy steaks and lively tripe headline the menus of many restaurants in Florence Italy.

The restaurants in the city of Florence, Italy offer the tourist a chance to savor the delicious local cuisine of Tuscany. Try to walk away from the tourist centre of Florence into the numerous quartiere, piazza's and neighborhoods where you'll find some delightful Trattorias and Osterias whose menu's offer great value for money.

Some restaurants in Florence:

Restaurant I Latini.
Via dei Pachetti 6r, Florence , Italy. Tel: 055 210916
Description: Owned by the Latini family, this Trattoria enjoys almost a legendary reputation. Dining at a long table, Italian family style dining and good home cooking that is popular with the Florentines as well as tourists.

Restaurant Oliviero.
Via delle Terme 51r, Florence , Italy. Tel: 055 212421
Description: Once the haunt of movie stars, the decor of the restaurant gives at least the sense of the Dolce Vita. Innovative menu which changes with the seasons.
Restaurant Funiculi.
Via Il Prato 81r, Florence , Italy. Tel: 055 2646553
Description: Pizzeria par excellence. Neopolitan style pizzeria with buffalo mozzarella and puff crusted pizzas.

Restaurant Da Sergio.
Piazza San Lorenzo 8r, Florence , Italy. Tel: 055 281941
Description: Nothing fancy, but just good home cooking at a reasonable price.

Restaurant Alle Murate.
Via Ghebellina 52r, Florence , Italy. Tel: 055 240618
Description: Creative cooking, great wine cellar make this restaurant great value for money.

Restaurant Enoteca Pinchiorri.
Via Ghebellina 87, Florence, Italy. Tel: 055 242777
Description: In a class of its own. Set in an inner courtyard, ideal for a romantic dinner.

Restaurant Osteria Santo Spirito.
Piazza Santa Spirito 16r, Florence, Italy. Tel: 055 2382383
Description: This popular trattoria is in a lively part of town and offers good value for money.

Restaurant Da Ruggero.
Via Senese 89r, Florence , Italy. Tel: 055 220542
Description: A rustic trattoria outside the main walls of Florence offers a true taste of the country.

Restaurant La Casalinga.
Via del Michelozzo 9r, Florence , Italy. Tel: 055 218624
Description: Wholesome home cooking just over the Ponte Vecchio from the city centre.

Restaurant Pane & Vino.
Via del San Niccolu 70r, Florence , Italy. Tel: 055 2476956
Description: One of the best value for money restaurants in town, with an innovative menu.

Some pizzerias in Florence:

Pizzeria La Dantesca.
Address Via Panzani, 57r or Piazza Santa Maria Novella, 24r Quarter Santa Maria Novella. Tel: 055 21 22 87
Description: Don't let the location surprise you! Even though it is very close to the train station, La Dantesca offers a sensational Neapolitan-style pizza. If you go with your friends, try the "pizza doppia", more than double the size of the regular pizza, brought to the table on a large round wooden pizza board. Besides the thick pizza, the Dantesca serves Fiarerelli, a popular dish from Naples of saut�ed wild greens with oil and garlic.

Trattoria Santa Lucia.
Address Via Ponte alle Mosse, 102r Quarter Piazza Porta al Prato. Tel: 055 35 32 558
Description: This restaurant is located just beyond the viale past the Port al Prato. Santa Lucia by far serves the best thick-crusted pizza in Florence. The pizzaiuolo (pizza-maker) is from Naples, the birthplace of the pizza. Try the classic Pizza Margherita served with the freshest mozzarella and tomato sauce with olive oil drizzled on the top. This is a pizza not to be missed!

Pizzeria Firenze Nova.
Address Via Benedetto Dei, 122 Quarter Firenze Nova (Suburbs). Tel: 055.411.937
Description: The restaurant is located under modern apartment buildings in the middle of suburbia Firenze. You will need to take a cab and make reservations before going. The pizza is a thick-crusted dream while the restaurant itself resembles a stainless steel mess hall. The Margherita DOC pizza (DOC stands for the original) is a mouth-watering delight. Order the Mozzarella di Bufala ball for an antipasto, so fresh and tasty!

Pizzeria Il Pizzaiuolo.
Address Via d� Macci 133r Quarter Piazza Sant'Ambrogio. Tel: 055.241.171
Description: The rustic wooden tables and the beamed ceiling offer a warm and characteristic setting. The place is always bustling and filled with locals and foreigners. It is easier to get a table after 10:00 P.M. and it is imperative that you reserve ahead of time. The menu has other offerings but the pizza is the reason to come to the Pizzaiuolo.

Pizzeria Funicoli.
Address Via Il Prato, 81r Quarter. Tel: 055 26 46 553
Description: Young, fun environment full of locals and great pizza! Lots of space, modern decor and two large art-deco wood-burning pizza ovens. A sensational black and white photo reprint from the 1950's of Sophia Loren serving up pizza dominates the main room. Mixed in with the traditional pizzas and pasta dishes are more avant-garde salads and side dishes.

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