Where to Eat in Florence Italy

FLORENCE -- WHERE TO EAT

Florence is bursting with fabulous Tuscan restaurants, tucked in and around every corner. Ones we found memorable on our last trip included--

MUST EXPERIENCE-- Teatro del Sale, an Italian-style supper club, the marvel of Fabio Picchi, the founder of Cibreo Ristorante Firenze, Cibreo, Trattoria Cibreo, Cibreino, and Caffe Cibreo. Spectacular.

Reservations a must. Get there for the 7:30 opening, eat as you never have before. About 10, the show begins. Tell Fabio www.WebVisionItaly.com sent you and you may get a real treat!

La Hosteria da Mimmi -- beyond the Medici Chapel, is buzzing at lunchtime mostly locals [1pm-3pm]. Farro soup and pork roast are fabulous. Atmosphere just makes you want to eat, drink, and be merry all afternoon.

I Fratellini -- literally a hole-in-the-wall, on Via Cimiterio, 2 blocks from Piazza Signoria towards Piazza della Repubblica. Wondrous panini and wine. On-site over 100 years. Look for the photo of us above the bar.

OLTRARNO – stroll across the Arno at the Ponte Vecchio for:

Celestino -- about 150 feet on the left from the bridge; the Vasari Corridor goes over it. Ask for and tell the owner, Bruno, that WebVisionItaly.com sent you before you order. Bruno may then plan your lunch/dinner as he did for us: tagliarini with shaved truffles, bistecca alla fiorentina, macedonia di frutta, wine during the meal and vin santo at the conclusion. Just thinking about it brings tears to my eyes.

Mamma Gina -- after crossing the Ponte Vecchio, take a right on Borgo San Iacopo and about 50 feet down on your left is Mamma Gina. Prides itself on giving its clientele an authentic Tuscan experience. Their wine cellar is amazing, as well as priced so that everyone can taste fine wines, not just the well-healed wine enthusiast. They believe eating is an entire experience. A truly fine-dining experience. Tell them www.WebVisionItaly.com sent you and you will be treated as family.

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The Florence Channel of www.WebVisionItaly.com Italy will be posting videos of our interviews at these eating places.