There are numerous Michelin-starred restaurants, top festivals, culinary workshops, markets, and must-try foods and wines in Florence, Italy, so food and wine enthusiasts won't run out of things to do there for years. The top gourmet experiences you can have while on the Florence tours are listed in this book, so think of it as your edible Florence bucket list.
Florence is one of the top Italian cities for food, even if its history, culture, and of course, art are arguably best recognized throughout the world. There are some amazing food and wine tours to take, street cuisines to try, marketplaces to explore, and of course, Tuscany's wines—possibly the country's most well-known wine area.
A number of restaurants in the city have received Michelin stars, including one with three. Even if your budget can't quite support that, there are still many more delicious dishes that are more reasonably priced like delectable foods from the city's marketplaces, delis, and food stands.
Discover your Florence tours as a foodie by visiting these famous places:
At Procacci, Panino
Foodies must visit Procacci, a Florentine deli that has been around since 1885. What is the meal that everyone keeps returning for? The shop's signature truffle butter is found in the truffle panino, a sandwich about the size of a hamburger. Drool…
Fresca pasta
Pasta Fresca is tucked away in Florence's Mercato Centrale, where you can observe the preparation of freshly made pasta before taking a plateful home.
Local Firenze
Locale Firenze is a sizable establishment with numerous rooms that are housed in a palazzo from the sixteenth century. It provides a selection of fun, informal shared meals, and vibrant beverages in addition to more formal, polished dining experiences.
Mercato Centrale
The best and freshest local goods may be found in a covered market in Florence that has a large number of stalls selling both ordinary things and gourmet foods. The best local cheeses, freshly baked Pane Toscano and other regional bread may be found here, along with the freshest local truffles from Tuscany.
Sant'Ambrogio Market
Sant'Ambrogio, a historic indoor market founded in 1973, offers a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables as well as an intriguing selection of unique local food products, many of which can be purchased as gifts and souvenirs from Italy.
In the event that you take the Florence tours, make sure to go to these places to have the best food experience. Safely travel!
