La Cantinetta di Rignana is a traditional restaurant situated in the heart of the Chianti Classico region. Its location is enough to transport you into an enchanting panorama of lush vineyards and olive groves. Although you have to traverse a narrow lane to get there the view as well as the freshness of the countryside air makes up for the difficult drive.

The view is not the only reason for you visit this restaurant. The food is also very tasty. It is typical Tuscan food with many traditional dishes, cold cuts and various cheeses on the menu. All dishes are made fresh using wholesome and natural ingredients.

At La Cantinetta di Rignana the starters include a wide variety of vegetable soups including the famous Ribbolita and a few pasta based starters. In the main course you can order the famous Florentine steak. Various wild game, boar and other meat and poultry dishes are also generally available. For dessert you can tuck into apple tarts, caramel custard, chocolate mousse, or try Tuscan delicacies like ricotta cheese cake or panna cotta. At La Cantinetta di Rignana you can also enjoy a glass of the finest reds or white wines as the wine list is also good.

Amidst these sylvan surrounding in summer you can sit out on tables and benches in the yard. In winter you can bask in the warmth and cosy feeling inside the restaurant. The atmosphere at La Cantinetta di Rignana is welcoming with lovely still life paintings hanging from the walls. You can also find salamis and proscuitto hams left to dry inside adding to the rustic atmosphere.

Since La Cantinetta di Rignana is a popular restaurant with tourists and local alike for it’s beautifully ambience and its traditional delicious Tuscan food we advise you to book a table in advance to avoid disappointment.

Il Vegetariano as the name suggest is one of the most popular vegetarian restaurants in Florence. It is situated in Via delle Ruote, Florence. It has a cosy and simple atmosphere with communal tables. The entire menu is put up on a board. You have to choose the dishes you like, pay for them, collect them from the workers at the self service counter and then head back to the table.

If it is crowded it is advisable to put your coat down and reserve a place at the communal tables to enjoy your simple but tasty food sitting down. Although the menu changes according to fresh produce available some of the recommended dishes are soups, whole grain bread, risotto with vegetables, pizzas with different toppings like mushroom, olives, tomato etc, couscous, a plate of faro ( emmer), tofu dishes and a range of salads. For dessert you should try the cake made with chestnut flour and hazelnut cream.

The food at Il Vegetariano is delicious. You can get yourself a glass of organic beer, wine or tisanes. Come summer you can dine outside in the small but picturesque courtyard which is lined with trees. It may get a bit crowded but by dining here as the locals do, you can get good value for your money.

Nerbone is a popular restaurant situated in the heart of the Mercato Centrale (Central Market) in Florence. Opening its doors to a discerning local crowd as well as tourists in 1865, this small trattoria is still the haunt of bankers, truck drivers, students, shopkeepers and tourists.

They offer a tasty lunch with dishes ranging from home made pastas to stews, soups and the panino con bollito (boiled beef sandwich), trippa alla fiorentina (tripe), pappa al pomodoro (tomato) or even ribbolita. You can wash all this simple but very tasty food with some excellent wine available at the bar.

Nerbone is always crowded during lunch time but if you wish to savour delicious and reasonably priced Florentine food it is the place to visit for lunch. You have to be lucky to get one of the five tables available. But you can always eat standing at the side counter. It is your chance to brush with history as it is one of the oldest surviving food stalls inside the meat and vegetable market street market of San Lorenzo

This restaurant situated in Via Luigi Carlo Farini, Florence is mainly vegetarian although there are a few fish dishes on the menu.

Ruth’s restaurant has a friendly and relaxing atmosphere. Although the menu is limited the food is tasty. The food platters are interesting and the hummus is a highly recommended dish. It’s the place to visit if you wish to enjoy mainly vegetarian Israeli/ Jewish kosher food. You have a choice of Italian and Israeli wines. When you visit you can enjoy oriental music in the background.

Ruth’s is situated in the Jewish quarter of Florence. It has a shelf filled with Jewish literary books for you learn its culture and traditions if you so wish. It is also very close to the synagogue.

The Martinicca Restaurant is situated in the heart of the historical centre of Florence on Via del Sole. It is centrally located and easily accessible.

It has a pleasant and classical ambience. The interior is typically that of a trattoria. It has a relaxed atmosphere and the wine list is also quite good.

It offers all the typical Florentine dishes including pastas and the famous Florentine steak. The pastas are home made. The daily specials are also worth ordering. A dessert trolley is also what you can look forward to end your delicious meal. The chocolate profiteroles and cakes are mouthwatering.

It is closed on Saturday afternoon and on Sundays. It is better to get a reservation or you may have to wait a while for a table.

L’Osteria d’Giovanni is a pleasant place to dine in, if you wish to have traditional Tuscan fare and enjoy typical Florentine delicacies. You can expect to enjoy all the familiar traditional dishes with a few innovations too.

Many traditional Tuscan starters, appetizers, soups, main dishes and desserts are available. Some of the more popular dishes include Ribollita, Pici, and the famous Florentine steak. As for pastas the gnocchi is highly recommended. Some of the popular desserts include torta al cioccolato (chocolate cake) and panna cotta (a dessert made with cream and jelly).

You can enjoy dining in a relaxed atmosphere with excellent food and wine. The restaurant is closed on Tuesdays and it is better to book a table in advance to avoid a possible disappointment or waiting.

This Florentine restaurant is definitely an upscale trattoria. It is situated on the Via A. del Verrocchio in Santa Croce a historic district in the city. It has an old fashioned ambience and authentic Tuscan cuisine. This makes it very popular with both tourists and local alike. The prices are on the higher side but the menu is innovative and yet is typical Tuscan food.

There is an expansive menu offering many starters, main courses and desserts. The signature dish of this restaurant is the “tripe”. This is perhaps the dish which is the universal favourite. The tripe salad is favoured by many. There are a few main dishes including pigeon, chicken, baby shark etc. There is a fairly extensive dessert menu including chocolate based dishes and fruit pies. The wine list is also extensive.

This restaurant is worth a visit if you wish to have both a good ambience and good food and don’t mind paying for both.

Alfredo is one of the oldest and most renowned restaurants in Florence. It is situated on Viale Don Minzoni. From the restaurant, you can get a good view of Pont Vecchio. It has a pleasant ambience. It offers great food and a good wine list which I think is the most important part of dining and I’m sure you will agree with that.

You can dine on typical Florentine food with traditional Tuscan dishes served up very hospitably. It offers a wide range of dishes including pastas, steaks, meatballs and sea food. Perhaps you can try the famous Fiorentine Steak which is definitely a specialty item. It has a mouth watering dessert range to round off the meal.

It is a great place to dine and ideal for romantic interludes. However do not forget that it remains closed on Mondays.

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