Florence (IT)
Delicious ice cream flavors I hadn’t tried before: Edoardo il Gelato Biologico Gelateria Ponte Vecchio (3. August 2025)
The Edoardo was metnioned as one of the best gelaterie in Florence, and since I had just randomly walked by, I figured this is a great opportunity to try it, and I went for the “Coppetta Classica” (EUR 4.70), which allows you to pick up to 3 flavors. I went for “La Crema (fresh eggs […]
An ancient place with truly traditional Tuscan dishes: Restaurant Paoli 1827 (3. August 2025)
The Paoli was recommended as one of the best places for pasta in Florence – so, I was curious to try it out. However, frankly, I’m not a 100% sure I would agree with that statement. The place is definitely very traditional in terms of interior design and, frankly, if you are trying to have […]
Exquisite dishes in a lovely setting – if you score a table by the window: Restaurant Borgo San Jacopo (2. August 2025)
Once you’re seated and have picked your menu and your beverages, you’re immediately served “grissini with mozzarella di bufala butter”, which sounds a bit confusing but was truly delicious. On top of that, I got served a small amuse bouche with lardo on top, and let me tell you that was so amazingly aromatic that […]
Where you can get a great world-famous Bistecca Fiorentina: Restaurant Regina Bistecca (2. August 2025)
The name says it all – you get a lot of good meat in this place. I went for the “bucco dell’osso” (EUR 17.00) as a start, which was nice in terms of flavor, and the added parsley bread crumbs really helped and supported the flavor experience here. The only thing I found a bit […]
A gelateria chain with great flavors: Gelateria Venchi Cioccolato e Gelato, Firenze Ponte Santa Trinita (1. August 2025)
I passed a few of these ‘Venchi’ gelaterie when strolling the city and was rather looking forward to trying one of them – and so I decided to go for a “coppetta regolare (fino a 3 gusti)” (EUR 4.70), which allows you to pick three flavors. You don’t need to do the inside chocolate coating, […]
A relatively disappointing dining experience in a vegetarian place: Restaurant L’Osteria Vegetariana (1. August 2025)
In an endeavor to eat healthier, I figured I give the L’Osteria Vegetariana a try since it was recommended to me – and I went for the “carbonara nostra (creamy macaroni with zucchini and black pepper)” (EUR 16.00) and I must say from a flavor perspective, the dish was actually rather enjoyable – however, from […]
Getting the real Italian sweets before leaving: Caffè Astra al Duomo (24. April 2016)
If you are close to Florence’s duomo and need a short break because of the horrible weather – the Caffè Astra al Duomo is the perfect place to do a quick stop to enjoy a “double espresso” (EUR 2.00) and a “Cannoli” (EUR 2.30). The place is definitely simple and not really some place you […]
Where old Italian men eat their lunch: Fiaschetteria Osteria Nuvoli (24. April 2016)
Again recommended by a local, we realized immediately why you do not see any tourists coming here. When approaching this very tiny bar which serves food, there were four old men sitting on small wooden chairs right in front of the place drinking a glass of red wine loudly discussing. Now, they were sitting in […]
