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Alle Murate
Florence is a city better known for its cultural venues than for great restaurants (many places cater to the tourist and study-abroad crowds). A wonderful exception is Alle Murate, which combines art and refined cuisine in one of Italy’s most...
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Cantinetta Antinori
This is the original location of this traditional restaurant housed in the Palazzo Antinori, a Renaissance palace located at the end of Via de Tournabuoni and owned by one of Italy's premier wine families. It's a great spot for a...
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Enoteca Pinchiorri
The three-Michelin-starred Enoteca Pinchiorri is a grand experience with a bevy of servers per table and an avant-garde nine-course tasting menu. The iconic spot has earned a place on several “World’s Best” lists thanks to decadent dishes like an artful...
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Essenziale
Helmed by rising chef Simone Cipriani and open since late 2016, Essenziale is already exciting Michelin-star buzz. The cuisine consists of Florentine classics with a twist: baccala comes with cacio (pecorino cheese) and pepe (pepper), and the “comfort spaghetti” mixes...
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Il Palagio
Since opening in 2008, the main restaurant in the Four Seasons has been a mecca for foodies. Chef Vito Mollica is a pioneer in Italy’s slow-food movement (and has earned one Michelin star). The setting, inside a gloriously restored 15th-century...
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La Leggenda dei Frati
A welcome addition (in 2015) to the dining scene in Florence, this restaurant offers exquisite cuisine with a view to match. Located in the gorgeous Villa Bardini, whose gardens rival those of Giardino di Boboli, the elegant eatery is situated...
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La Loggia
Located fifteen minutes outside the city center, Villa San Michele’s renowned al fresco restaurant offers one of the most spectacular views of Florence. Arrive before sunset for an aperitivo in the garden and live piano music. Move onto the dining...
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Osteria del Pavone
Located within walking distance from Florence's top sights, Osteria del Pavone is perfect for a romantic night out. The dishes are presented with a delicate artistry, and the atmosphere feels tranquil and elegant. We recommend pairing the fresh mushroom salad...
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Ristorante Frescobaldi
Ristorante Frescobaldi is one of the favorite haunts of Florentines from one of the city’s oldest families. The Frescobaldis have been a force in the city for a century, and their winemaking heritage goes back 700 hundred years and 30...
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Sesto on Arno
Located on the rooftop of the Westin Excelsior, Sesto on Arno offers a 360-degree view of Florence through the glass windows that surround the entire space. Patrons can also appreciate the view from the wraparound terrace outside. Young and talented...
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Winter Garden by Caino
The Winter Garden at the St. Regis was recently awarded its own Michelin star thanks to the guidance of chef Valeria Piccini, of the two-Michelin-starred restaurant Da Caino in Montemerano. Valeria Piccini brings exquisite refinement to the great culinary tradition...