Things To Do / Places to Eat

Market Tour and Pasta Cooking Class

We recommend Chef Davide!

Dario Cecchini's Butcher Shop

Castello di Verrazzano

Tour Guide Christina Misfud

Art tours, city walks, custom itineraries

Tuscan Wine Country Vespa Tour

Ride to San Gimignano for shopping, a visit to the award-winning artisan gelato parlour owned by Sergio Dondoli, and lunch at a Tuscan farm

Riccardo Luci Firenze

Make your own Florentine marbled paper to take home!

Porcellino Market

The “Straw Market” in Florence dates back to the 11th century, but it has been known as the “New Market” since 1551, when it was covered with a Renaissance loggia.

Mercato Centrale

Mercato Centrale made its debut in Florence in one of the city’s most crucial places: the first floor of the historic San Lorenzo market. Come see how the locals shop for food and enjoy the San Lorenzo leather stores and market on the way inside!

Fattoria Poggio Alloro

Experience a typical Tuscan farm and restaurant outside of San Gimignano in the Tuscan hillside. Taste and buy their extra-virgin olive oil and wine onsite.

Ristorante Accademia

The owner, Giannia Giacovitti, is a good friend of the Nadalinis, and he has a fantastic restaurant.

Ristorante Pizzeria Maso'

Travis's favorite pizza (and beer) place. Only a couple blocks from St. James.

Antico Bottaio

We went here on our first date in Italy. 10/10 authentic Italian food. Ask for the special back room.

Ristorante Buca Mario

Excellent Tuscan fare and a good gathering place.

Trattoria 4 Leoni

Longtime family favorite. Typical Tuscan cuisine in the heart of Florence.

Osteria Cipolla Rossa

Great steak tartare, grilled chicken, pasta. Near the Medici Chapel.

Trattoria Baldini

Around the corner from St. James. Classic Italian dishes well prepared in a family atmosphere.

Angiolino - Ai 13 Arrosti

Great place for steak and grilled meats.

Antico Ristorante Paoli 1827

Oldest restaurant in Florence. Great food and a gorgeous interior from 1800 with frescoes and vaulted ceilings.

L'Osteria di Giovanni

Great steak-Bistecca Fiorentina.

Enoteca Pinchiorri

3 * Michelin Restaurant. Best restaurant in Florence.