Amazingly delicious and enormous portion - - porchetta sandwich upstairs at the central market…read more Unfortunately, I don't recall the name of the restaurant, but certainly worth seeking out. If I go back one day, I'll have the exact same sandwich again!

Located in the San Lorenzo district, just a few minutes' walk from the main train station of Santa…read moreMaria Novella), Mercato Centrale is a vibrant food hall experience housed in a historic market building (very similar to the Time Out Market franchise across Europe). From the outside, it looks like a grand, iron-and-glass structure typical of European markets; inside, it opens into a bustling, multi-level space filled with food vendors, communal tables, and constant movement. The vibe is energetic, social, and slightly chaotic in a fun way - perfect for grazing, group dining, or trying multiple cuisines in one visit (from Italian to American to Mexican!). We stopped in for a quick lunch at around 2pm on a Wednesday; there was plenty of seating at high-top tables, and QR codes on paper menus make it easy to explore all the different food vendor options. It's also a fun activity to peruse the market, taking in different sights, smells, and flavors. All of us ended up opting for Schiacciatas (large Italian sandwiches that are a staple in Florence) from Massimiliano Parri, which all ended up ranging from €10-12, depending on toppings - yes, it's more expensive than what you'd get from a traditional schiacciateria, but you're also paying for the market's location and convenience. We appreciated the fact that they shave the meat right in front of you! My schiacciata came with freshly shaved ham atop crusty white bread, slathered with burrata cheese, and sprinkled with arugula and figs (I opted for no additional olive oil, since I found the ham quite rich already). I loved the contrast of textures and flavors, though I will say that the bread ended up cutting the roof of my mouth! All in all, Mercato Centrale is a bit touristy, but still miles better (and cheaper) than most "Italian" sandwich places you'd find in the US (pro tip: save your receipt for free use of their bathrooms). The variety can't be beaten, prices are reasonable for a central market, and it's steps from some of Florence's most iconic spots.

I brought my friends here thinking we were going to a rooftop bar. It wasn't quite that, but a…read moredecent spot to sit and have a drink. Since it is a library there were a lot of students studying.

This cafeteria worked perfectly for our schedule. We had a day trip to Florence from Siena. In the…read moremorning we visited the Uffizi Gallery and in the afternoon the Accademia Gallery Museum, so were planning to have lunch someplace near the Duomo. A friend whose daughter had studied at the university in Florence suggested this cafeteria. Outstanding location, nice outside seating with a view of the very close Duomo, solid value fare, and surprisingly friendly service. FOOD: 3.5. Excellent value. - Pasta Ragout. Very good. - Spaghetti with cherry tomatoes. Very good. We also had two espressos. AMBIANCE: 4.0. Inside and outside (covered) seating. Outside has view of Duomo. Pleasant. SERVICE: 4.0. Considerate and prompt. After ordering and paying, we sat at an outside table. Our order was then brought to us. NOTE: Google maps gave us walking directions that took us to opposite side of block from entrance, so we walked around block until we found the entrance. Upon entering the university grounds the cafeteria can be a challenge to find; we had to ask someone.

So great! This place was located right next to our Airbnb so we hung out here while we waited for…read moreour host. The owner was so helpful! We ordered our food, he explained each dish to us, and gave us extra fruit in our sangrias haha. When we asked him what sights we should see if we're on a time constraint, he brought us a map and showed us exactly where we should go. He even helped me with my Italian aha. The food though was also amazing, bruschetta was to die for, especially the proscuitto, and the pesto! When it was time to go, he served us and some other travelers a lemoncello shot, and we all cheers-ed and took one together. Definitely will be back when I travel though Florence again! :)

Excellent place for coffee or a quick lunch. Had both and loved the food and coffee. The host is an…read moreamazingly friendly person. And speaks English. No charge for sitting and having a coffee. Highly recommend.

I came to Florence not for tourism but for a conference and for working in labs . I was finally…read moredone today and wanted to have a quiet drink to celebrate the work that our team accomplished. Everywhere in Florence were mine of tourists. I had passed by Scudieri every day for two weeks and hadn't gone in. I walked in and noticed there was a bar after I was at the dessert cases. The tall young bartender asked what I wanted and I didn't want something as strong as a martini but wanted something gin based. He asked me if I liked basil and I do, so he made a really beautiful gin-basil cocktail. It was AMAZING. Absolutely amazing. If I come back here, I will definitely stop in earlier than later. Bravo bartender, that was talent.

Another reason to get out early and start the touring. So many tasty looking pastries and a…read moreCappuccino of course. We are learning as we go to save a little by not seating by drinking and eating standing.

This is a cute, reasonably priced cafe. We grabbed a cappuccino and a vanilla iced latte, along…read morewith avocado and tomato toast. Each tasted great. It is on the smaller side so it gets pretty cozy once all the seats fill up with the line at the front.

Tiny lil spot that is definitely popular with tourists but the breakfast food was affordable and…read moreexactly what we needed!

This new café has just opened up in this attractive downtown space, known still by locals as the…read more"Casa della Creatività". The courtyard has been brightened up with planters containing fruits and vegetable plants. The inside is larger than it used to be as offices have been moved out. The bar provides gluten free, organic food. It has just opened and so far I have only been to an aperitivo so I will have to review again when I can come to lunch here! I have always eaten at the bar at this location when there has been one so I hope it stands up to the location :)

We went here on our last night in Florence and they had the most delicious gelato we had on our…read morewhole trip! They had tons of great flavor choices and their portion sizes were very generous! They also had great prices! The staff were all so friendly and recommended flavors to us. We really enjoyed this gelato and wish we went more times when we were there!

Delicious AND beautiful, Amorino has a specialty of serving its gelato in the shape of petals like…read morea rose. It's really pretty and the gelato filled macaron on the top is a nice treat as well. Those come in two sizes, this visit that's what I had but my friend had salted Carmel gelato and it was really nice. They have locations in a lot of major cities too so just because you aren't in Firenze doesn't mean you can't enjoy Amorino! Five stars.

Caffe Megara and I go WAY back. I used to come here 10 years ago when I was in Florence doing a…read morestudy abroad program. I would come after school for a coffee. One of the best things about this bar is the amazing 70s/80s vintage music that they play on their TVs. I laugh every time I come in, because the music is so outrageous, even in my most serious and depressive moments, it cracks me up listening to whaM! and AbbA, music I haven't heard in ages. I almost always come in the mornings now, so I am not sure about the food or aperitivo. But this place is usually filled with people eating lunch or breakfast, so they must be doing something right. The prices are standard bar prices, beware that they do have different prices if you sit at a table. So sit at the bar if you don't want to pay 3 euro for a cappuccino. Free wifi, very comfortable seating, even during the rush hour mornings I can always find a place to sit. Very friendly staff, very attentive and very easy, in the sense that when you come in you are greeted in a friendly manner and can order and pay with out searching out a waiter or wondering where to sit or where to find a menu ... Love it!! I am a friday morning regular : )

Gross! Smells like cigarettes and is dark and dank inside. The prices here are cheap but you get…read morewhat you pay for. The chocolate croissant looked good but was hard and tasted stale. The ham and cheese croissant was underdone, cold, hard and stale. Everything tasted like it was made last week. There are plenty of other cafes to go to!! Go somewhere else!

What an atrocious owner!! Our host recommended this place to watch Formula One. Considering the…read morebars named "Reverse", I assumed it was partial to motorsports. Came in here two nights ago and spoke to one of the workers about watching Qualifice, and he was completely cordial and sweet. Came in on Sunday to watch the actual Grand Prix and the owner was a complete asshole! They had on American football, I'm an American, so don't mind that, but wanted to watch Formula One and when I asked if he would turn it on, he said "NO"!!! he basically told me to go take a hike. I had a group of 10 people coming (all drinking for 2 hrs) and his shit attitude lost all of our business. Completly RUDE!!! do not come to this place.

The food was awesome & the service was great..tell elton Esther & Mike say hello..he might remember…read moreus we went there 3 times LOL! ..we felt like family when we left..we love football so we got to see it there..the lasagna was sooo delicious...what a cool spot!!