Florence and its surroundings: beautiful landscapes, precious works of art and enchanting food.
But when it’s time to eat, choosing the right dish that meets your expectations has a whole different flavor!
Do you need advice to not make mistakes?
Between homemade pasta, vegetarian proposals and tasty pizzas, here you can find a selection of specialties to taste in Florence, in the best restaurants.
Panzanella
Bread, tomato, onion, celery and basil. Five simple ingredients from which is born one of the dishes symbols of the Tuscan tradition.
Panzanella, in its simplicity, is an explosion of flavors. And despite its ancient origins, every restaurant offers it in many different versions, from the most classic to the most contemporary.
Would you like to taste a really special one? At ORA, an organic and vegetarian restaurant, you can enjoy a Panzanella Crock that will leave you speechless!
Lasagna with lentil ragout
When you say lasagna you think of Bologna. But when you say lasagna with lentil ragout, the correct answer is La Raccolta.
Among the most renowned healthy vegetarian restaurants in Florence, La Raccolta offers vegan and gluten-free dishes, based on organic and macrobiotic products.
Vincenza La Placa’s cuisine satisfies every need, even the most particular. Try it to believe!
Pappa al pomodoro
Are you still in the mood for tradition?
Pappa al pomodoro is an iconic poor man’s dish of Tuscan cuisine, always based on bread and tomato.
L’OV Osteria Vegetariana is a place from another era, offering Pappa al pomodoro alla marinara, enriched with capers and olives.
Chef Bernacchioni’s entire menu is a mix of traditional dishes, suitable for vegetarians, vegans and celiacs.
Eggplant Agnolotti
A different idea of agnolotti, also suitable for those who do not eat meat?
Those of Brac are a must! Fresh pasta, eggplant cream with mint and a simple sauce made with cherry tomatoes, olives and sun-dried tomatoes.
A different first course, with a pasta format that never disappoints: agnolotto.
Gnrocchi with parmesan zabaglione and truffle
Has the name of the dish already won you over?
If you are wondering where to eat in Florence this wonderful creation, remember this: Lo Strettoio.
In addition to impeccable cuisine, with traditional and non-traditional proposals, Lo Strettoio has another reason not to go unnoticed: the panoramic terrace from which you can admire the city in all its splendor.
Onion soup with orange zest and Asiago cheese
The onion soup as you’ve never tried it, you can find it at Sosta del Rossellino.
Out of the city chaos, in Settignano La Sosta del Rossellino is a romantic and comfortable place, which combines dishes of Sicilian and Tuscan traditions.
The onion soup enriched by the sweetness of Asiago, with a citrusy note of orange, is a real discovery!
And if you want to taste a bit of Sicily in the surroundings of Florence, we recommend the caponata of Grandma Rosa.
Arancino with seasonal vegetables
Fancy some arancini in Florence?
You can also find the authentic taste of Sicily in Tuscany. Arà is a bistro, a store and also a cafeteria, which offers all the Sicilian tradition, from breakfast to dinner.
The arancino with seasonal vegetables is a great classic that varies depending on the time of year, but you can choose many other delicious variations.
And if you are in the neighborhood for breakfast, brioche filled with fresh granita?
Autumn Egg
The Autumn Egg you’d eat all year long!
Egg cooked at low temperature, roasted cauliflower, parmesan foam and truffle will involve all your senses.
An innovative dish that you can enjoy at Insolita Trattoria, where food is fun.
Here, the flavors of the past are combined with combinations, colors, shapes and textures that are always new, thanks to the creativity of Chef Lorenzo Romano.
Goat cheese crust on spinach salad
Starting a lunch or dinner with a real pampering?
What makes this dish unique is the sweet, intense flavor of the pear mustard and the olive powder that provides just the right amount of flavor, to be crunched under your teeth.
Since 1953, Harry’s Bar has been offering its customers a real experience in an elegant and reserved place.
Tasty croutons
Who better to make crostini to perfection than a Tuscan?
A vegan variant that has nothing to envy to the classic proposal. Giumella Gastronomy‘s mouth-watering croutons are made with whole-wheat sourdough bread, seasonal vegetables and vegan cheese spread.
Lunch or dinner at home different from the usual?
Giumella is the vegan delicatessen in Florence, where you can takeaway dishes or make an order.
Chickpea croquettes
The chickpea croquettes with sautéed vegetables and mint yogurt sauce are one of 5eCinque‘s specialties.
The menu varies daily and the careful cooking features organic and natural ingredients.
Stuffed pasta, focaccia, flans, cakes, cantucci and homemade jams make 5eCinque genuine and of great quality.
If you are passing through Florence, this is a stop to mark in on your agenda!
Ribollita
It is not a visit to Florence without the ribollita on the table.
The one that respects the dictates of tradition? Certainly the Ribollita prepared at La Mangiatoia.
In Piazza San Felice in Florence, La Mangiatoia is the ideal place to enjoy the city center while tasting good and genuine dishes.
Each dish is a riot of flavors, and if you still have an appetite after the ribollita, the green rice with herbs is worth a taste.
Tagliatelle with black truffle
Did someone say black truffle tagliatelle?
At Trattoria Buzzino they are one of the first courses you absolutely must try.
The typical Florentine cuisine and generous dishes are the trump cards of this classic trattoria in the center of Florence with wooden tables and checked tablecloths.
Buzzino offers excellent quality and the unmistakable Tuscan friendliness, for a pleasant lunch or dinner, among the most genuine and authentic flavors.
Pizza
Fancy a really special pizza?
With over 50 different flavors of pizzas, focaccias and stuffed calzones, Antica Porta is the kingdom of those who love this iconic dish of Italian cuisine.
Decades of experience, professional service and a cheerful atmosphere are the hallmarks of this restaurant that, in addition to excellent pizza, also offers excellent creative cuisine. Try it to believe!
Creamy asparagus soup
Creamy and delicate, the asparagus velouté with stracciatella di burrata is one of Vinandro‘s specialties.
In Fiesole, Vinandro is a simple but refined osteria that offers typical local dishes and red wines by the glass.
Everything is served as in ancient stores and among the specialties to try we suggest the spaghetti butter and truffle, pappa al pomodoro and asparagus flan.
Why choose ORA quality
Have you heard of ORA yet?
We are a vegetarian and organic restaurant in Florence.
Sustainability and ethicality are the reference points that guide our choices.
And with the idea of proposing an inclusive and smart food and wine format, ORA is not only a place where quality food and good wine come together.
ORA is also a philosophy of life, where the principles of proximity, reuse and reduction of plastic, waste and energy are at the base of everything.
You can visit us for breakfast or snack, for lunch or dinner, or to drink good wine while reading a book or in front of your PC.
The question at this point is: what are you waiting for to join us?
Where to find us in Florence
After so much advice, few, if any, doubts remain.
What is left to do? Fill your belly with many good things and book a table with us, to try the most delicious proposals, from appetizer to dessert!
We are in Via S. Zanobi, 126R, corner of Via delle Ruote, a few steps from the center, but secluded enough. Because to fully enjoy every moment, you need the right atmosphere.
