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Food and wine in Tuscany is of a high standard. Even friends that visit from Milan have noted that the food in the Region is of a completely different quality all together. But where are the best 5 places to eat in and around Florence? Clearly this is a very subjective opinion. The guidebooks, whether they are the DK series or the Lonely Planet, will make their own recommendations. Equally the Michelin guides have a very diligent following and rarely fail to deliver. One important thing to remember is that you really should not judge the book by the cover. Don't be put off by a restaurant that doesn't look like the business from the outside. Have faith and you will be rewarded. If we have guests with us in Florence, we will take them to one of the following 5 places. Trattoria Mario Via Rosina 2r Angle of Piazza del Mercato Centrale 50123, Firenze, Italia Tel: 055 218550 Website First of all, don't bother trying to phone for a reservation because they only assign places when you're at the door. This is where you eat the best Tuscan food in the centre of town. Family run and the atmosphere and electricity of Italian life in one sitting. Salaam Bombay Viale Fratelli Rosselli 45r. Tel: 055.3217900 Website It doesn't matter where you are in the World, for an English person to know the best place to get a curry is very important. In Florence there are a few Indian restaurants, and we have tried them all. This is where you should be eating. Tullio a Montebeni via Ontignano 48 I - 50014 MONTEBENI Tel: 055/697354 - 055/697799 Website A taxi will deliver you to Montebeni for approximately EURO 20. Then you can enjoy a restaurant with no menu and only the finest Tuscan cuisine. Lo Strettoio Via di Serpiolle 7 Firenze Tel: 055 4250044 Website A view to take your breath away combined with home-made food right the way down to the bread. Il Ciliegiolo Via Chiantigiana per il Ferrone, 22 Impruneta (FI) Tel: 055 2326327 You'll need a car to enjoy this restaurant, Sunday lunches are highly recommended. Their special is a fillet steak in a reduced Chianti sauce! Extra: Vegetarian Il Vegetariano Website |
