We had the best Florentine steak in this central market. The flavor was delicious and the meat was…read moreso tender. The steak was huge. We had to share. We were stuffed but wanted more. Do shop around for Truffle items. There is a wide range of prices. Love this central market so much to see and taste!

Fun marketplace where you could pick up anything from spices to fresh fish to lunch or dinner or…read morejust simply enjoy a cappuccino and pastry. There are plentiful vendors and a plethora of choices. The sounds and the smells fill the vibe. We are staying at an apt within a 1 min walk. We'll be back during our stay.

MCF Mercato is a giant market with everything from very fresh foods (think Chinatown sights and…read moresmells in Hawaii) to flowers to a store with Italian products like lavender soap to a giant food court upstairs. One of the restaurants in the food court is Il Prosciuttaio. Here, I had some delicious pasta and my husband chomped a porchetta sandwich. The service here was good and our entire meal cost only 18 Euro. It was one of our cheapest meals in Europe!

I've never had Chinese in Italy and Rosticceria Cinese Grande Ricco was very close to where we were…read morestaying. So I felt compelled to diligence the place. Ill echo what some other reviewers have said: It tastes like US food court food. So if I was reviewing this in SF, it would get a solid 1-star. But it gets an extra star because my expectations for Firenze in the Chinese food department are lower. And it gets an extra star because it is cheap. I ordered 3 items to-go: shumai which was ok but a bit gummy, a vegetarian steamed dumpling which was good, and a shrimp toast which was decent (Im not sure why I ordered it. Maybe the description as crostini gamerti sounded interesting). So if you want cheap, 'Americanized' Chinese, it is an OK place.

After 7 days stay in Italy, we had found a local Chinese restaurant nearby our hotel. It was a…read morehidden jewel. The place is small but it do have lot of selection of Chinese dishes. If you are tired of eating pizzas or pastas, you could try them out.

The truffle pasta is out of the world! Pasta was fresh and cooked with just the right amount of…read moretruffle. It is on the pricer side for a good market at 22 euros but it is worth every dollar!

I've been dreaming of the truffle pasta ever since I took my first bite. This spot is located in…read morethe Mercato Centrale, and I'm so glad we stopped by for lunch, given all the other amazing options in the market. The truffle pasta was creamy, with generous shavings of truffle. When I tell you I almost cried...it was the perfect dish and introduction to Florence! Everyone there was so friendly and we even ended up buying a couple of their sauces to take home!

Was craving some Asian food and found this spot for hand pulled noodles. Based on the kitchen, does…read morelook like noodles are authentically hand pulled each order. You can choose between many different types of noodles (thickness). The flavor of the broth is ok - needed more flavor but not bad. Skip the soup dumplings - definitely frozen out of a bag and heated.

Hand pulled noodles were fabulous, I've been twice in two weeks! Kind staff! Great broth and fresh…read moreingredients. I also recommend the "dry" noodles, get them a little thicker and it's perfect

From the owner: Santanera apre le sue porte la mattina alle 07:30 per le colazioni,paste e cornetti tutti fatti con…read morelievito madre e cotti al forno da noi,per poi lasciarli sullo scalda paste così il cliente la mattina può favorire sempre di un cornetto caldo,torte,cheesecake,donuts,muffins e anche vegani.Due miscele di caffe accompagnano i cappuccini o in formato XL,latte di soia Il pranzo in formato "light lunch" con il menù che cambia giorno dopo giorno,dai primi Ai secondi con una ampia scelta e variata tra carne,pesce,vegetariano,vegano e pasta senza glutine.

This is a little spot tucked in between multiple grab and go stands. Also, there is a McDonald's in…read morethe same room. I came in and bought a bear they was relatively cool and moved on. On of many food options, but this one offers you multiple choice base on what's around it.

No difference between a McDonald from the USA with this McDonald in Italy. Setup and offering felt…read morethe same...

We ordered our meal through the Kiosk. The order was ready relatively quick. There's a screen at…read morethe counter that lets you know when your number is ready. There's an upcharge for the sauces. Our "value" meal did not come with nuggets like it does in the states. Not sure why they give you an option for sauces. Seating was limited. We ended up sitting at the coffee shop next door. The burger and fries is what you would expect from a McDonald's. The sodas were terrible though. Had the bubble guts a couple hours after eating here.

We arrived a little late for our reservation and they made a big show of considering whether to let…read moreus in. Which is fair except that there were no other customers there! Then they made us sit at a tiny awkward table in the corner due to missing the reservation time. Again, this is while the entire room and all normal tables were empty. Only a couple of people arrived over the next hour. The atmosphere was very cool and the drinks were strong and delicious but 24 Euros each. Mixed experience for sure. We probably would have loved it and stayed longer had they just given us one of the many empty normal tables instead of punishing us for no reason.

Rasputin is not just a cocktail lounge, it is an entire experience…read more You've first got to make a reservation, then find the location, and once you step through the dark alleyway door you descend into an entirely new world. Lit almost entirely by candle light and furnished with antique furniture, this lounge is warm and intimate. You almost get the feeling that you've stepped into a 20's era cult gathering. Perfect for a date night or small get together. The cocktail selection includes some of the most intriguing and exotic ingredients you'll find in a drink, from soy sauce and Jerk Spice Seasoning to yoghurt and black pepper. They are primarily a whiskey bar but their cocktails run the gamut when it comes to spirit selections. If you find yourself passing through Florence you absolutely HAVE TO find time for even just one of these unique concoctions.