As a gluten free person in Europe Starbene is a true luxury. I visited two times in my short stay…read moreand each was better than the last. I even took some goodies back to the room. The first day I had a ham and cheese panini that was light and flaky. The pane/roll I took back for a picnic was soft and yummy... ya know like bread! The next trip I had sweet croissant with jam AND my boyfriend was kind enough to grab a chocolate eclair to share. He is not gluten free and swears he wouldn't know the difference. Eating these classic treats somewhere truly safe was absolutely lovely!

Oh, Starbene... you will remain the stuff of dreams. This mighty little gluten free bakery was one…read moreof my favorite shops in all my Italian travels. They have a wide assortment of gluten free goodies -- from cookies to pies to savory bread-based delights. It's all priced quite fairly, too. I came in around 6pm on a Friday, and the kind woman behind the counter advised me to come back in the morning because they had more things in the mornings. I was sincerely baffled and said-- wait, more?! To me, they had a ton of great options even at 6pm! Apparently the cases are packed full in the mornings and if you want your best pick of the lot, go then. But if you're like me and not able to do that for whatever reason, you'll still find plenty! I can't have gluten or dairy. Sometimes it's hard to find dairy free goodies in a gluten free bakery. Not so with Starbene! They had cookies, pies and tarts as well as some bread-based savory items -- all clearly marked as without dairy. Grazie, Starbene!! Made my whole night! I ended up getting some cookies (3 for 1€) -- they were almost like thumbprints, with blackberry jam filling and with chocolate hazelnut filling. So. Good. I also got an apricot jam tart (~3€, I think). It was also delicious! The apricot jam was just the right amount of sweet and the crust was perfectly flakey. Plus, there was a heart shape on top which was just the sweetest little detail. I also got a focaccina, which was kind of like a bread roll pizza without cheese or sauce. It was super good! I took it up to Piazzale Michelangelo and enjoyed it with a view of the city. Perfection! My next visit to Florence, Starbene's will be a must do. No question about it. Gluten free friends, get yourselves over there and enjoy!

Great drinks, great location, the servers are attentive and courteous. I'd definitely go back to…read moretry their hot chocolate that they're known for,

Amazing atmosphere and service. Rafael and Joseph were fantastic!! Highly recommend if in Florence…read morefor espresso martini

Bought six packages of various biscotti here for souvenirs on my last day in Florence. They have a…read morebunch of different flavors and I ended up getting six different ones. They also have some bakery items as well and I picked up a couple for breakfast.

Delicious biscuits! They are done in shop and there are varies. I purchased the original and mixed…read more They are soft and have a great chew. Young lady behind the counter was helpful and patient with me and my questions. I'd say pay the extra euros and get the good stuff.

This place is phenomenal. The most courteous staff. So helpful and considerate of my broken/poor…read moreItalian We stopped by several mornings for cornettos, breakfast panini and cappuccini. The cornetto con crema is heavenly. Every baked item we had was spectacular and the coffee is amazing. It's a quaint place that is super clean. I didn't do a good job of taking pics but take my word for it, their pastries are incredible!

I absolutely love this place. Everything is always delicious, and the atmosphere is so warm and…read morewelcoming. Everyone who works here is extremely nice and makes you feel like a regular every time you walk in. You can really tell how much care they put into what they do. Highly recommend stopping when you are in Florence you won't regret it!

Amazing! Must try of the town. So many delicious things that can't be listed all in here. Anyway,…read moregood place for chilling a bit before continuing exploring the beautiful Florence.

What a lovely hidden gem...I loved the Easter sweet bread...Columba di Panettone...I had the…read morechocolate one...such pretty wrapping and of course delicious!

Our hotel was nearby and we had breakfast here every morning of our Florence trip…read more This is a great Pasticceria, they have an incredible selection of tiny cakes, desserts and assorted pastries. The decor is modern and beautiful, lots of sitting space and very moderately priced to be such and upscale place.

Positioned in a sizable two-story space along the Amo Bottega di Pasticceria has both parking and…read moreseating uncommonly seen at Italian Pastry shops, the package as a whole quite impressive and matched by elegant traditional cakes as well as Viennoiserie. One of two shops owned locally by Simone Bartolini, once manager of The Uffizi Gallery Cafe, it is inside that guests will find savories as well as sweets matched to Coffee or Wine, everything carefully crafted such that Pistachio Cornetti shatter to the tooth while Nutella Brioche is soft and springy. Offering both traditional and filled Sfogliatelle, not on par with Naples but nonetheless enjoyable, Torta di Riso fares well thanks to a delicate shell while a Ricotta Tart likens Basque Cheesecake thanks to a bit of char.

Warning to customers: ask about prices and check your bill! They will add in a ridiculously high…read moreprice without your knowledge and hope you don't catch or question. All we got were drinks (coffee) and pastry. What coffee or pastry would cost 12 euros?!? I went back to ask how much my items cost. None of them were 12 euros. Then I asked why did you charge me 12 euros?! They then tried to explain away that it was the "big" size. Even the big size should not cost that much! On top of that, the food is not even that good. My family and I were frequenting every morning but no more! We will take our business elsewhere where customers do not get scammed from the business. Sad that this Italian establishment does not respect tourists. Shame on you!

We LOVED Cafe Perseo located in the heart of Florence. Great for eating, enjoying a beverage, and…read morepeople watching. Antonio and other on-the-ball waitstaff made our two visits to this cafe memorable. Such good people, food, and atmosphere. Go there!!! Also gelato inside is beyond delicious.

We try the lemon sherbet in a frozen lemon. It was so delicious in a hot summer afternoon after…read morewalking around for hours. It is a bit pricey at 12 euros for a medium size order.

Right across from the Duomo and great views. They have…read moregelato and other desserts like cannolis, tiramisu, croissants, etc I was told by a local to hit up any gelato spot that noted "artigianale" in their name/storefront. Meaning artisanal or homemade, which is always a plus. So we went straight for the gelato and went with: Coconut Mango Stracciatella The flavors were all very tasty and worth a revisit.

Deliciousnesses The…read morebest gelato in Italy. Fresh cakes gelato sweet treats Plenty of choice

Now with two locations, the first outside central Florence but that at Piazza Beccaria 7 more…read moreconvenient, Gelateria de' Medici exudes old-world charm thanks to dark wood and crystal chandeliers surrounding 40+ daily flavors. Making Gelato the old-fashioned way, a Fior di Latte base infused with nothing but the best Ingredients, it is inside that guests will encounter friendly service plus everything from Gelato Cakes to Fruits hollowed and filled with their own creamy concoction. Most certainly a place to sample the classics, Pistachio offering Bronte's best without a lot of added Sugar, "Riso" reminisces of Horchatta minus Cinnamon while Zabaione is faultless thanks to an eggy undertone and top notes of Marsala.

Genuine and delicious pastries and some salty options too. From the most traditional Tuscany sweets…read more- like cantucci, to the Italian most common but always yummies croissants. The atmosphere is a familiar one and it is a joy to spend time there having a nice breakfast or just taking a break with good coffee in good company. Everything you'll taste will be marvelous! Highly recommended.

Great service and staff friendly and excellent food we had cafe and croissants and enjoyed…read moreeverything about the place very happy with our choice