Francesco Vini
Francesco Vini: Great Food Since 1997 By Jenna Wilen In 1997, Florentine native Francesco La Brusco opened Franceso Vini, a shop that housed wine with a large selection of Tuscan salami. The restaurant progressed by adding sandwiches to the menu. Francesco Vini began to emphasize the vitality of creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere for all […]
Gelateria La Carraia
Review by Robert Ruggiero The gelateria La Carraia is located right across the Arno near Santo Spirito in the Oltrarno District and caters to both locals and tourists of all age groups. It is a great location and I enjoyed the gelato while gazing at the Arno from Ponte Carraia. The Baroque Style ambiance (Green […]
Veg&Veg
Review by Morgan Conners Veg&Veg is a vegetarian burger restaurant located in the Mercato Centrale. There is a variety of clientele, mostly young people and lots of seating throughout the market. The service is excellent and the staff speaks both Italian and English. The menu offers a variety of vegetarian and vegan options such as […]
Pugi
Review by Bailey Hudgens & Melissa Thames Pugi is a Focacceria (bakery) that offers a variety of pizzas, flatbread pizzas, freshly baked bread, pastries, and cakes. The ambiance has a very warm feel with off white walls and multiple yellow lights hanging from the ceiling. It has a very clean and organized area as well. […]
Enoteca Fuori Porta
Review by Sydney Winner The Enoteca Fuori Porta is located in a beautiful area across the river, near the big hills that head up towards Piazzale Michelangelo. There are lots of trees in the area and it is a very quiet street. The atmosphere of the enoteca is casual with a nice décor. They had […]
Osteria del Porcellino
Review by Rima Tejwani The Osteria dell’Porcellino is located on the corner street near Piazza del Mercato Nuovo (new market). Tables were available both inside and outside. Reservations were not needed, however, for convenience, this Osteria has a website where clients can make dinner reservations. We were greeted very well by owner and he offered us […]
Il Vegetariano
Review by Courtney Honigsberg After staying in Florence for a little over a month, my cravings for delicious restaurant quality vegetarian food had ensued. A group of friends and I planned to make the walk over to a highly recommended vegetarian restaurant called “Il Vegetariano”. In order to understand what all of the talk was […]
Enoteca Alessi
Review by Tanner Abel We went to the enoteca Alessi. The word enoteca is derived from the Greek word for wine repository. The word is utilized for describing a local or regional wine shop that began in Italy. An enoteca usually is for giving visitors or tourists the possibility to taste wines at a reasonable […]
Libreria Brac
Review by Annie Rooney I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and experience dinning at the vegetarian restaurant Libreria Brac. This quaint little restaurant is tucked away amongst a library and bookshelves, its location is just as much a secret treasure as it’s delicious, with all vegetarian food dishes. The menu provided a great deal of variety […]
Finisterrae
Review by Bailey Hudgens & Melissa Thames Finisterrae is both a restaurant and a pastry shop located in Piazza Santa Croce. The ambiance varies from room to room because there are 8 different rooms. For example, in the Malaga room it is trying to replicate a paradise or African atmosphere. In the Tangari dining hall, […]
Gelateria Perchè no!…
Gelateria Perchè no!… Review by Kayla Adelman Perchè no!… has a large clientele of both locals and tourists. One has to time it right when going as one minute there will only be four people in there yet ten minutes later a tour group is at the door and a line goes down the street. […]
La Casalinga
Review by Madeline Dunagan The trattoria La Casalinga is located in the Oltrano quarter of Florence. It is just around the corner from Piazza Santo Spirito, which is home to several restaurants. The restaurant does take reservations, though they also accept walk-ins. Be prepared though if you arrive after 20:30 you will have about a […]
I Dolci di Patrizio Cosi
Review by Maie Khali A pasticerria is a pastry shop and contains a variety of breakfast items, pastries, coffees, and drinks The pastries are usually made fresh every early morning. In terms of Florentine culture,a pastry shop also allows for casual conversation while drinking one’s coffee, which is an important contribution as a social function […]
Dioniso
Review by Bailey Hudgens Owned by two Italian brothers, the staff at Dioniso was very nice and hospitable. Our server, Yoto, was very nice and ready to serve us. Reservations are accepted but typically not needed. The décor gives an authentic feeling; light music played; blue and white walls decorated with iconic Greek film posters […]
Caffè Gilli
Review by Madeline Dunagan Caffè Gilli has been on the corner of Piazza della Republica since 1733 and the inside shows its Florentine history. Though they do have tables, I recommend drinking a coffee and eating a pastry at the bar. Service is always quick and the staff is always really nice. The lady that […]
Trattoria Ponte Vecchio
Review by Victoria D’Esposito A trattoria is basically a less casual Italian restaurant. They are usually family owned and provide a nice relaxed, homey environment. The Trattoria Ponte Vecchio is located right off of the river just past the Ponte Vecchio. There was no reservation necessary at this trattoria; we walked right up and were […]
Il Pizzaiuolo
Review by: April Durrett Il Pizzaiuolo is located on a side street and is can be found not too far away from the Duomo. Reservations can be taken but it was not necessary when we went. It is an adorable pizza place. Small but made you feel like home. You sit close to other guest […]
Trattoria Le Mossacce
Review by: Madison Willis The staff at Trattoria Le Mossacce was very friendly and approachable. Reservations were not necessary, although I would recommend making one in the future due to the limited amount of seating available. The walls were decorated with paintings and framed pictures and there was a very small dining area for guests. […]
5 e Cinque
Review by: Olivia Myszkowski Located on Via dello Sprone, one block away from Via Maggio and one block away from Piazza Pitti,5 e Cinque is in a calm quiet square, giving the customer a break from the busy Piazza Pitti without going too far. Although the restaurant is tiny, finding the restaurant was very easy. […]
10 Years
By: TuttoToscana Team Image: David Andre Weiss It’s been a long journey. We’ve been called a culinary caravan. We’ve demonstrated an unwavering desire to share real Tuscan cuisine with NYC audiences. We’re constantly seeking to tweak and play with flavors, while respecting their natural bounty and seeking to capture both tradition and modernity. Ten years. […]
Tuttotoscana in Chianti: An Exciting New Opportunity for Apicius
By Melanie Wilson CiboChat is happy to share this article just released on the new issue of Blending Newsletter. Special Event Management Student, Melanie Wilson, reports on the progress of the Capannelle wine resort project and tunes in with involved students for their perspectives on the upcoming event scheduled for April 2013 . A new opportunity for […]
Women Bloggers on Springtime Dining
By Gina Valentino Photo by Stephanie Naru On February 28, just over a dozen Italian female food bloggers from all over Italy gathered at Florence University of the Arts to discuss La Bambina Che Contava Le Formiche, a new novel written by the school’s president, Gabriella Ganugi. The bloggers are well known throughout Italy and […]
Five Florentine Foods
By Taylor Dosh Every once in a while it’s a good idea to brush up on our culinary ABCS. Journalism student Taylor Dosh offers the shortlist of Florentine basics not not miss out on. From Blending Newsletter’s first issue of Spring 2013. As you begin your time in the wonderful city of Firenze, you are […]
Food for Life: One Shop’s Initiative to Make a Difference in Florence
By Stephanie Naru From Blending Newsletter’s first Spring 2013 issue. During my first weekend in Florence I completely let my senses indulge. Scoops of creamy gelato, hearty pasta dishes, and the toasty scent of espresso wafting around every corner clouded my thoughts while stunning art and architecture significantly widened my eyes. Part of this exploration […]