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Il Pizzaiuolo
Neapolitan pizza from a wood-fired oven, plus pasta dishes, in a long-running, old-school venue.
Via dei Macci, 113r, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
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Osteria delle Tre Panche
Landmark osteria with wood decor & a roof terrace, offering refined takes on classic Tuscan dishes.
Vicolo Marzio, 1, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
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Trattoria 13 Gobbi
The rustic eatery seems plucked from the countryside, which hints at its meat and vegetable-centric menu.
Via del Porcellana, 9R, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
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Osteria dell'Enoteca
Steak is a big deal here; order a T-bone, particularly the highly prized (and expensive) Fassona from Piedmont and Chianina from Tuscany.
Via Romana, 70/r, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
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Coquinarius
A menu of fresh pasta and traditional crostini entices those in search of hearty Tuscan fare.
Via dell'Oche, 11R, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
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Trattoria Cammillo
In a unpretentious setting, where every available wall surface is covered with memorabilia, dapperly dressed waiters serve plates of char-grilled bistecca and steaming bowls of ribollita.
Borgo S. Jacopo, 57/r, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
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Buca Lapi
Savor the authentic flavors of traditional Tuscan cuisine in the restaurant's original subterranean dining room, where concave ceilings are covered with vintage posters and hodgepodge memorabilia.
Via del Trebbio, 1r, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
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Trattoria 4 Leoni
The local favorite has been whipping up Florence's iconic bistecca all fiorentina since 1550.
Via dei Vellutini, 1r, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
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Trattoria Sostanza
An old-school trattoria known for no-frills Florentine eats. Order the beloved chicken (fried in vats of butter) or the classic bistecca alla Florentina.
Via del Porcellana, 25/R, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
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Il Santo Bevitore
Tuscan ingredients are given a haute cuisine spin, but the menu remains both approachable and affordable. Translated as "The Holy Drinker," it's no surprise Il Santo Bevitore has an impressive wine list.
Via Santo Spirito, 64r, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
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