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 on one of the loveliest and highest streets in all of Florence and offers spectacular views of the city skyline (which diners can enjoy from the terrace in warm weather months). The food, prepared by aptly named chef Filippo Saporito (“saporito” literally translates to “tasty”), is a modern take on traditional Italian classics and prepared to utter perfection. A must-try is the breaded soft-boiled egg served with asparagus and a pecorino cheese fondue. Also not to be missed are the desserts prepared by Filippo’s wife, Ombretta, a talented pastry chef.