Restaurants in the area
Casa del Popolo – Osteria Nuova https://it-it.facebook.com/osteria.nuova
Local, very low key canteen. We recommend you go for lunch during the week, (in the summer they have a large terrace). Open Monday to Friday.
La Casa Del Popolo is a two-minute drive from the house (take a left as you come out of the main gates).
The menu here changes every day based on what is available and seasonal. A true Italian experience.
Nuovo Ranch – Bagno a Ripoli http://www.nuovoranch.it/
Pizzeria and Tuscan food – has a nice terrace in the summer.
0039 055699045
Donnini – Bagno a Ripoli http://www.trattoriadonnini.net/
Tusacn food, with a terrace in the summer. This restaurant is owned by an old couple who cook very traditional dishes. We recommend you book in advance and go in the evening. This restaurant is more up market (spend between €40 and 50 per head).
0039 055 630076
La Gargotta – Bagno a Ripoli http://www.trattorialagargotta.com/
This place has a good Bistecca alla Fiorentina (steak). In the summer book on the terrace, it has a lovely view overlooking Florence.
0039 055 631444
Centanni – La Fonte: http://www.residence-centanni.it/it/ilristorante
This restaurant is a few minutes-drive from the house (take a right as you come out of the main gate and you will find it well indicated).
This restaurant is slightly more expensive (€40-50 per head). We recommend you eat the pidgin ravioli, home-made every day and absolutely the best!
Local Bar (for breakfast, ice-cream and coffee):
For a truly Italian experience we recommend you have breakfast in the bar at least once. Treat yourself to a delicious cappuccino and croissant!
Bar Fiorella – Antella - https://www.pasticceriafiorella.it/
You can find it in the Piazza of Antella (5 minutes from the house)
This bar makes fresh pastries every morning, homemade ice cream and very good coffee.
Restaurants in Florence
Trattoria Sostanza
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g187895-d743678-Reviews-Trattoria_Sostanza-Florence_Tuscany.html
Via del Porcellana, 25/R, 50123 Firenze FI, Tel. 055 212691
very good reputation for quality of food..
very simple trattoria style (small so book ahead).
Cammillo
Borgo San Jacopo 57r, Tel +39 055 212 427
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g187895-d696498-Reviews-Cammillo_Trattoria-Florence_Tuscany.html
Famous in Florence. There is no outside seating but it is well worth going to. Make sure to try the Tagliolini con I piselli!
Il Cibreo
Via dei Macci 118r, Tel +39 055 234 1100
http://www.cibreo.com/en/
Another landmark in Florence. Eating here will be a culinary Florentine adventure, we highly recommend it!
La Giostra
Borgo Pinti, 10,18 Rosso, 50121 Firenze FI, Tel 055 241341
http://www.ristorantelagiostra.com
Very good atmosphere. The food is good and they have a decent wine cellar.
Bucalapi
Via del Moro, 48-red, 50123 Firenze FI, Tel 055 239 8898
http://www.bucalapi.com/it/
Very famous Italian restaurant, this is an old classic! Try their papa al Pomodoro and Bistecca.
Fuor d’Acqua
Via Pisana 37r, Tel +39 055 222 299
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g187895-d696558-Reviews-Fuor_d_acqua-Florence_Tuscany.html
This is a fish restaurant, it is very good. A little bit on the expensive side. They specialize in platters of raw fish, the Italian way (dressed with oil and lemon).
Da Omero
Via Pian dei Giullari, Tel +39 055 220 053
http://www.ristoranteomero.it/it
Just off the Viale Michelangelo in the beautiful area of Pian dei Giullari. Here we recommend going slightly left field and trying the brain nuggets. Delicious!
Il Latini
Via dei Palchetti, 6R, 50123 Firenze FI, Tel 055 210916
http://www.illatini.com/en/
This restaurant is always very busy, you can book or just turn up and wait outside with a glass of wine. They are famous for their Bistecca alla Fiorentina (steak). If you go we highly recommend to go with what they give you… trust them, it’s worth it!
Trattoria Napoleone
Oltrarno Piazza del Carmine 24, 50124, Tel 055 281015
http://www.trattorianapoleone.it
We recommend the truffle Tartare!
Trattoria del Carmine
Piazza del Carmine, 18R, 50124 – Tel, 055 218601
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g187895-d716423-Reviews-Trattoria_del_Carmine-Florence_Tuscany.html
A lovely terrace in the beautiful Piazza del Carmine, this place is great for lunch and dinner. The food is typical Tuscan.
Frescobaldi Winebar
Piazza della Signoria – Here they have deliscious Frescobaldi wines accompanied by Tuscan food. (no phone number yet)
Try the Tagliolini al tartufo and the Creme Brûlée!
Quattro Leoni
Piazza della Passera, Tel. 055 218562
http://www.4leoni.it/4Leoni/
This restaurant is in a charming piazza in the heart of Florence. The food is typical to Florence, we recommend you order the fiocchetti alla pera! In the summer they have a great terrace on the piazza but you will have to book in advance as they are very popular.
The Chiant
The Chianti starts twenty minutes away from the house. We highly recommend taking the car and going for a drive. These are some of the most famous hills in the world!
As you drive please stop off and do lots of wine tasting!
We recommend you drive through Greve in Chianti as it is the heart of the Chianti Classico and the Gallo Nero.
A wine cellar that we recommend going to it the Antinori (Via Cassia per Siena, 133, 50026 Bargino FI, Tel. 055 235 9700). This is truly worth seeing because of its innovative design! To build the new cantine they literally dug out a hill. If you decide to go please call ahead and book a guide, it is well worth doing.
Towards La Rufina, go and visit Il Castello di Nipozzano of the Frescobaldi family. Here you can book appointments for wine tastings and a tour of the Cantine.
https://en.frescobaldi.com/estates/estate-nipozzano/
Restaurants in Chianti:
La Cantinetta di Rignana
Via Rignana, 13, 50022 Greve In Chianti FI, Tel, 055 852601
http://www.lacantinettadirignana.com/en/restaurant/
This place is the most idyllic restaurant in Tuscany and we love it! If you go make sure to order the truffle tagliolini and try the lardo di colonnata as an antipasto.
Antica Macelleria Cecchini
Panzano in Chianti, Tel. 055 952020
http://www.dariocecchini.com/dariocecchini/en/
This is a butcher and they specialize in meat and is charismatic, fun and a true experience. We recommend you book.
Osteria di Passignano
Via di Passignano 33, 50028 Tavernelle Val di Pesa Tel. 0039 0558071278
http://www.osteriadipassignano.com/en
If you want to treat yourself, book Osteria di Passignano. This restaurant is part of the Antinori family and cooks Tuscan food. They do tasting menu’s that are thoughtfully combined with the wine.
This restaurant has a Michelin star
Ristoranti de il Borro
http://www.ilborro.it/it/relais-chateaux-in-toscana
Tel. 0039 055 977053
This is in the heart of the Chianti and owned by the Ferragamo group. They offer different restaurants with different experiences. The food is delicious and offers a glimpse into a more refined outlook of Tuscany.