Vinny's Florence Food Walking Tour

1. Mercato Centrale — Piazza del Mercato Centrale
   The famous Central Market - turned into a real tourist destination on the upper floor several years ago. Probably worth a visit - it is pretty cool. Nerbone - on the ground floor, since 1872 is known for their panino con bollito (boiled beef sandwich, dipped in the cooking broth, topped with salsa verde), plus lampredotto and trippa alla fiorentina. Also a really good wine shop on the ground floor.
    
2. Procacci 1885 — Via de' Tornabuoni, 64R
   This is a very particular place, and pretty expensive, but I think it's worth the experience, especially if you like Truffles.
    
3. 
   Lampredottaio de Cimatori — Piazza de' Cimatori
   Make sure you are at the cart in the little piazza - at this place, get a bollito - a boiled beef sandwich. I just get the salsa verde but you may want the hot sauce too.
    
4. Yellow Bar — Via del Proconsolo, 39R
   Our favorite carbonara, solid pizza and entrees too.
    
5. 

   Rocco at La Loggia degli Albizi
   La Loggia degli Albizi — Borgo degli Albizi, 39R
   Just a bakery/bar but if you need a coffee it's good spot - ask for my fried Rocco.
    
6. 
   Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio — Piazza Lorenzo Ghiberti
   I think this market is a must do. Go inside and check out all the food stalls - and there are some restaurants. Trattoria Da Rocco is cheap and good.
    
7. Trattoria Il Giova — Borgo la Croce, 73R
   Went here with Pete - love this place. Real hole in the wall,, family style place. Close quarters, solid food. Get a bottle of wine, not a carafe.
    
8. Cibrèo Caffè — Via Andrea del Verrocchio, 5R
   The best cappuccino, and some amazing pastries, and everything else. This is a must stop - stand at the bar and have a coffee.
    
9. Il Pizzaiuolo — Via dei Macci, 113r
   Our friends swore this place was the best pizza in Florence.
    
10. 

    The owner of Semel - great guy.
    Semel Street Food — Piazza Lorenzo Ghiberti, 44/r
    This is a really high recommendation - super particular little panini with stewed meats (like donkey, deer, etc.) on amazing little hard rolls. Really unique. Short hours 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
     
11. Ristorante Boccadama — Piazza di Santa Croce, 25/26r
    Just solid - a little on the touristy side but you will find out, everything is. We were good friends with the owner - ask for Marco or Giorgio. If you are going to have a Bistecca Fiorentina this is a solid choice.
     
12. Caffè Italiano — Via Isola delle Stinche, 11R/13r
    Classic place - good for lunch at the restaurant, but at night they have pizza in the downstairs. This was my favorite.
     
13. All'Antico Vinaio — Via dei Neri, 65R
    The famous schiacciata sandwiches, right on Via dei Neri - where we lived for about 5 years. The panino at the top of this page is from there.
     
14. Le Volpi e l'Uva — Piazza dei Rossi, 1R
    Absolute must stop for wine by the glass and amazing plates of salamis and cheeses.
     
15. Il Santo Bevitore — Via Santo Spirito, 64r
    Really solid contemporary italian. Great food, wine, staff - and a romantic vibe.
     
16. I'Brindellone — Piazza Piattellina, 10
    Real Tuscan trattoria - simple, inexpensive, good. Good vibe by the staff and they're into Fiorentina and soccer.
     
17. 

    Ellen with the owner
    'L Trippaio di San Frediano — Piazza dei Nerli
    This was right next to our last apartment. This is the place to try the lampredotto.
     
18. iO Osteria Personale — Borgo San Frediano, 167R
    This is fancy, upscale, fine dining - a modern take on some classic Italian dishes (I had pigeon here once). If you want a fancy night out, it is this or il Santo Bevitore.
     
19. Trattoria Sabatino — Via Pisana, 2R
    I wrote about this place here - you can decide for yourself. Basically it's a cafeteria but it has become a hit with tourists. We used to eat there - it's good, but super simple.
     

Gelato

• Gelateria dei Neri — Via dei Neri, 9/11R
• Perché No! — Via dei Tavolini, 19R
• Vivoli — Via Isola delle Stinche, 7R