Firenze guidebook
Neighborhood outdoor/indoor market
A great place and way to experience local living and pick up anything from fresh produce, cheese, cured meats, flowers, butchered meats, seafood to buttons and new and used clothing. Open Monday to Saturday 8-2pm
405 locals recommend
Sant'Ambrogio Market
Piazza Lorenzo GhibertiA great place and way to experience local living and pick up anything from fresh produce, cheese, cured meats, flowers, butchered meats, seafood to buttons and new and used clothing. Open Monday to Saturday 8-2pm
Florence's oldest market is also home to a plethora of marvelous eateries on its second floor. Open everyday 8am- midnight.
380 locals recommend
Mercato Centrale Firenze
Via dell'ArientoFlorence's oldest market is also home to a plethora of marvelous eateries on its second floor. Open everyday 8am- midnight.
Food scene
All of the following are our favorite places. Almost all of them are in the neighborhood, where you will dine primarily with locals. If it is not in the immediate neighborhood it is not more than a 15 minuteish walk.
Only 3 star Michelin restaurant in Toscana. Also the first female chef awarded 3 stars in Italy- Excellent. It is literally around the corner.
Via Ghibellina, 87
98 locals recommend
Enoteca Pinchiorri
87 Via GhibellinaOnly 3 star Michelin restaurant in Toscana. Also the first female chef awarded 3 stars in Italy- Excellent. It is literally around the corner.
Via Ghibellina, 87
Great for lunch and dinner. Menu with dishes that go beyond Toscan dishes.
Via Dell'Agnolo 85/91R
26 locals recommend
La Cucina del Ghianda
85-87 red Via dell'AgnoloGreat for lunch and dinner. Menu with dishes that go beyond Toscan dishes.
Via Dell'Agnolo 85/91R
Great typical Italian trattoria for lunch and dinner- great food, home made desserts and wine selection. It is around the corner.
Via Ghibellina 70/ r
23 locals recommend
Da Que' Ganzi Trattoria Osteria
70 rosso Via GhibellinaGreat typical Italian trattoria for lunch and dinner- great food, home made desserts and wine selection. It is around the corner.
Via Ghibellina 70/ r
Renowned for Fiorentina steaks, one of the Firenze’s oldest restaurants. A true steak lover's paradise.
Via del Trebbio, 1r
67 locals recommend
Buca Lapi
1r Via del TrebbioRenowned for Fiorentina steaks, one of the Firenze’s oldest restaurants. A true steak lover's paradise.
Via del Trebbio, 1r
Great pizza, always full with a wait. Make a reservation.
Via de' Macci 113/r
188 locals recommend
Il Pizzaiuolo
113r Via dei MacciGreat pizza, always full with a wait. Make a reservation.
Via de' Macci 113/r
Great burgers and cocktails.
Piazza Pietro Annigoni 22
40 locals recommend
Drogheria Italian Hamburgheria
22 Largo Pietro AnnigoniGreat burgers and cocktails.
Piazza Pietro Annigoni 22
Great for a panini and wine. Our favorite on the run lunch spot.
Via Giuseppe Verdi 6 r
25 locals recommend
Lo Schiacciavino
6/red Via Giuseppe VerdiGreat for a panini and wine. Our favorite on the run lunch spot.
Via Giuseppe Verdi 6 r
Great for coffee, beautiful fresh pastries and reading the paper on the front banquette
Piazza di Santa Croce, 12
72 locals recommend
Finisterrae
12 Piazza di Santa CroceGreat for coffee, beautiful fresh pastries and reading the paper on the front banquette
Piazza di Santa Croce, 12
Charming and tucked in a courtyard
Via de' Tornabuoni, 16
61 locals recommend
Obicà Mozzarella Bar - Firenze
16 Via de' TornabuoniCharming and tucked in a courtyard
Via de' Tornabuoni, 16
Great for wine or bubbly, caviar or tartufo after shopping or a stroll along Tornabuoni
Via Tornabuoni, 64/r
75 locals recommend
Procacci
64R Via de' TornabuoniGreat for wine or bubbly, caviar or tartufo after shopping or a stroll along Tornabuoni
Via Tornabuoni, 64/r
Il Procopio
60R Via PietrapianaMy favorite neighborhood gelato spot.
Via Giosuè Carducci, 2/4r, 055 936 7419
Nondescript exterior but gorgeous space with a tucked away interior garden. Great coffee, dessert, light brunch dishes & sandwiches. Also a great place to take your laptop to work for a change of scenery.
9 locals recommend
Ditta Artigianale Sant'Ambrogio
2 Via Giosuè CarducciVia Giosuè Carducci, 2/4r, 055 936 7419
Nondescript exterior but gorgeous space with a tucked away interior garden. Great coffee, dessert, light brunch dishes & sandwiches. Also a great place to take your laptop to work for a change of scenery.
Via Sant'Egidio, 37r
Great US style Brunch! Looking for chicken & waffles or fruit pancakes... they have it. They also make wonderful fruit and detox drinks. It gets crowded on the weekends during the usual brunch hours.
Rooster Cafe Firenze
37r Via Sant'EgidioVia Sant'Egidio, 37r
Great US style Brunch! Looking for chicken & waffles or fruit pancakes... they have it. They also make wonderful fruit and detox drinks. It gets crowded on the weekends during the usual brunch hours.
Via de' Ginori, 8/R
Gorgeous old Florence florist shop turned cocktail bar/restaurant. Delightful cocktails and ambiance.
227 locals recommend
La Ménagère
8 Via de' GinoriVia de' Ginori, 8/R
Gorgeous old Florence florist shop turned cocktail bar/restaurant. Delightful cocktails and ambiance.
Amazing food, pastries, brunch and ambiance . Sits on the Arno- eat in or outside on the wall and take in the sun and views.
8 locals recommend
Melaleuca
18 Lungarno delle GrazieAmazing food, pastries, brunch and ambiance . Sits on the Arno- eat in or outside on the wall and take in the sun and views.
Palazzo Portinari, itself is architectural splendor and houses Atto di Vito. This single starred Michelin masterpiece dazzles the senses in a beautiful opera of synchronous staff, original frescos dedicated to the Odyssey and delightful dishes to cherish. We loved Vito at Il Pallagio and this followed him to his own act. He is charming and beyond talented.
Atto di Vito Mollica
Palazzo Portinari, itself is architectural splendor and houses Atto di Vito. This single starred Michelin masterpiece dazzles the senses in a beautiful opera of synchronous staff, original frescos dedicated to the Odyssey and delightful dishes to cherish. We loved Vito at Il Pallagio and this followed him to his own act. He is charming and beyond talented.
Great place when you can't decide what to eat but would like to window shop w/your tastebuds. All the spots are wonderful and you can always go back.
963 locals recommend
Mercato Centrale
Via dell'ArientoGreat place when you can't decide what to eat but would like to window shop w/your tastebuds. All the spots are wonderful and you can always go back.
Tucked away and just blocks from the apartment, Locale is housed in a Palazzo that dates back to the 1200s and an unsuspectingly opulent space is great for cocktails and/or dinner. Ask to tour the Medici 'basement' when you're there.
34 locals recommend
Locale Firenze
12r Via delle SeggioleTucked away and just blocks from the apartment, Locale is housed in a Palazzo that dates back to the 1200s and an unsuspectingly opulent space is great for cocktails and/or dinner. Ask to tour the Medici 'basement' when you're there.
Shopping
Luxury outlet mall that features the High End Designer Boutiques- Ferragamo, Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Armani, Prada, Pucci, Fendi, Tods, Chloe and on and on.
It is 40 minutes outside of Florence. There is a daily and continuous bus service.
563 locals recommend
The Mall
Luxury outlet mall that features the High End Designer Boutiques- Ferragamo, Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Armani, Prada, Pucci, Fendi, Tods, Chloe and on and on.
It is 40 minutes outside of Florence. There is a daily and continuous bus service.
Sightseeing
After you have seen the David...
Synagogue and Jewish Museum of Florence
6 Via Luigi Carlo FariniKnown as the Historic Florentine House, take in the beauty of an antique noble family's home.
54 locals recommend
Museo di Palazzo Davanzati
13 Via Porta RossaKnown as the Historic Florentine House, take in the beauty of an antique noble family's home.
Try visiting Ponte Vecchio late at night when the city winds down. You will not see the jewelers wares but you will fall in awe of it all.
1339 locals recommend
Ponte Vecchio
Ponte VecchioTry visiting Ponte Vecchio late at night when the city winds down. You will not see the jewelers wares but you will fall in awe of it all.
Take an early morning (6-7am) stroll or run and soak in the beauty and grandeur of the piazza before the crowds roll in.
37 locals recommend
Piazza della Signoria
Piazza della SignoriaTake an early morning (6-7am) stroll or run and soak in the beauty and grandeur of the piazza before the crowds roll in.
Michelangelo was your neighbor. Visit his home- now museum at the end of the block.
49 locals recommend
Casa Buonarroti
70 Via GhibellinaMichelangelo was your neighbor. Visit his home- now museum at the end of the block.
My favorite tourist attraction that I NEVER tire of visiting. Get the audio tour this basilica is most fascinating and full of splendorous details!
453 locals recommend
Basilica of Santa Croce
16 Piazza di Santa CroceMy favorite tourist attraction that I NEVER tire of visiting. Get the audio tour this basilica is most fascinating and full of splendorous details!
Most spectacular views of Florence and an awe-inspiring view of Vasari's Judgement Day fresco. Reservations required to climb the cupola.
67 locals recommend
Brunelleschi's Dome
Piazza del DuomoMost spectacular views of Florence and an awe-inspiring view of Vasari's Judgement Day fresco. Reservations required to climb the cupola.
Magnificently presented art exhibits in a historic Florentine palace. Piazza degli Strozzi
205 locals recommend
Strozzi Palace
Piazza degli StrozziMagnificently presented art exhibits in a historic Florentine palace. Piazza degli Strozzi
Cappella Dei Magi
1 Via CavourIt is housed in one of the 1st Medici palazzos and is stunning.
When you need a massage
Via dei Serragli, 63 rosso, 055 217559
When you need a massage. Slip away to this nondescript Thai Massage studio. Reserve in advance they are always booked.
6 locals recommend
Silathai Thai Massage Center
63 rosso Via dei SerragliVia dei Serragli, 63 rosso, 055 217559
When you need a massage. Slip away to this nondescript Thai Massage studio. Reserve in advance they are always booked.
We, secretly, consider it our personal spa. Set in the lower level of Palazzo Portinari, this tiny and intimate spa is a short walk from the house. It is awe inspiring to relax and reflect in the home of Danti's muse Beatrice .
Vita Nova SPA - Firenze
We, secretly, consider it our personal spa. Set in the lower level of Palazzo Portinari, this tiny and intimate spa is a short walk from the house. It is awe inspiring to relax and reflect in the home of Danti's muse Beatrice .