Restaurants in Florence
46 spots across 8 neighborhoods, curated by locals.
Finding a genuinely good restaurant in Florence shouldn't mean scrolling past hundreds of tourist menus. We filtered Florence's dining scene down to 46 restaurants locals actually book — spread across 8 neighborhoods and averaging 4.7★. The filter is deliberate: solid ratings, real review volume, and none of the overexposed spots that survive on foot traffic alone.
San Lorenzo is the neighborhood to start with — it has the strongest bench of kitchens in this guide. If you only have one evening, Locanda de' Medici is the safest great choice; book ahead where you can.
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Locanda de' Medici
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Oltrarno Ristorante Toscano
Osteria dell'Enoteca
Osteria Del Pavone
Osteria del Tegolaio
Trattoria Sant'Agostino
La Galleria Il Vino dei Guelfi cucina tipica fiorentina
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Ciao from Firenze 🌸! Learn 'grazie' - you'll be saying it after every bite of Lampredotto (a local must-try). Oltrarno is the spot for artisans & leather goods. Fun fact: it's the birthplace of gelato 🍦
Panini and Vini
Oltrarno Osteria
Piazzetta San Niccolò
Hosteria del Bricco
Boccadarno
Calistro
Come Dio Comanda
Saporium Firenze
Osteria del Corso
Taverna Dei Servi Firenze
Osteria La Dolce Vita Firenze
Osteria de'Cicalini
La Cantinetta
Agricola Toscana
Ristorante Il Granaio
Osteria dei Leoni Firenze
Casa del Vin Santo
Trattoria del Pennello
Trattoria Le Mossacce
L'Arte di Dory - Cucina Casalinga in Oltrarno
Gunè San Frediano
Ristorante Le Volte Firenze
Trattoria Diladdarno
Culinaria de Gustibus Bistro
Pandemonio di Casa Brogi
Cuculia
Trattoria I'raddi
Burro & Acciughe
Crudi e Bollicine - Firenze San Frediano
B.O.r.G.O.
Bistrot 3 Tavoli
San Frediano • Pizza e Grill
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best restaurants in Florence?
Polomaps has curated 46 restaurants spots in Florence, rated 3.5+ stars by real visitors. Top picks include Locanda de' Medici, Oltrarno Ristorante Toscano, Braceria San Frediano. All recommendations come from locals, with tourist traps filtered out.
Which neighborhoods in Florence have the best restaurants?
The best neighborhoods for restaurants in Florence include San Lorenzo, Oltrarno, Isolotto-Legnaia, San Niccolò. Each has its own character and local favorites — this guide groups every spot by neighborhood so you can explore one area at a time.
How can I find these restaurants spots near me in Florence?
Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every spot in this guide on a live map around you, get walking distances, and save your favorites. You can also search anything specific — the app finds local, well-rated places for any craving, in Florence or anywhere else.
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