Multiple locations. Trendy, excellent espresso — iced chai for Ella!
Near the Duomo — what a location.
Historic 1733 coffeehouse on Piazza della Repubblica — beautiful interior.
Piazza della Signoria — excellent chocolate & views of the piazza.
Closest to our apartments (mixed reviews) — convenient morning go-to.
Beloved local spot, generous scoops. Via dei Neri 9–11r.
A Florence institution since 1929. Via dell'Isola delle Stinche 7.
Gorgeous, near the Accademia. Via Cavour 31r.
Near the Duomo — convenient and delicious.
Near Orsanmichele Church.
Just across the Carraia Bridge — a local favorite.
Legendary schiacciata — our picnic pickup. Via dei Neri 65r. Long line, worth it.
Tiny, historic, high quality, locals. Via dei Cimatori 38r — close to us.
Larger space, Neapolitan style. Via del Giglio 28r — close to us.
Very close to us. Piazza del Duomo 5r.
Creative pizza near Via dei Neri. Via dei Benci 7.
Oltrarno favorite. Via Maggio 46r.
2-floor food market — great for a group lunch.
Smaller, more authentic, locals. Piazza Lorenzo Ghiberti.
Communal tables, classic Florentine, group-friendly. Via dei Palchetti 6r.
June 13, 7:30 pm. Via dei Michelozzi 9r, Oltrarno · must leave by 9 pm. +39 055 218624
Close by, local — good espresso & cornetti.
Close to us, near Santa Maria Maggiore.
Not far — reliable local bar.
Arguably Rome's best espresso. Go early. Piazza Sant'Eustachio 82.
Beautiful ivy-covered exterior, near Piazza Navona. Via della Pace 3/7.
Trastevere — local, cheap, unpretentious. The real deal.
Creative artisan flavors, near Navona & Monti.
Near Castel Sant'Angelo — fresh & inventive. Via dei Coronari 65.
Organic, minimalist, superb. Via della Lungaretta 96, Trastevere.
Recommended by Tonya — perfect after the Trastevere dinner.
Legendary bakery — the pizza bianca is world-class. Campo de' Fiori 22.
Near the Vatican — Bonci's famous by-weight pizza. Via della Meloria 43, Prati.
Focaccia & grab-and-go sandwiches near the Colosseum — great post-tour lunch.
Order these here — nowhere does them better. Never eat pasta at a table directly on a major tourist piazza; you'll overpay and under-eat.
June 17, 8:00 pm. Piazza Santa Cecilia 24, Trastevere — famous cacio e pepe in a parmesan bowl. +39 06 580 0757
Burgers & steaks. June 18 option — no online reservations, call ahead.
Fried foods. June 18 option — call ahead.
Seafood. June 18 option — call ahead.
June 19, 8:00 pm — CONFIRMED (via The Fork). Ristorante Pizzeria on the Lungomare. +39 0771 740123
Gaeta's famous pizza-like flatbread with seafood fillings (octopus, escarole, or cheese). Try it for lunch.
The lungomare has casual spots for fresh seafood pasta and fried calamari.
Obviously. The lungomare is full of gelaterias for the evening passeggiata.