Florence’s and Tuscany’s gastronomic traditions are famous all over the world. Yet, for this reason, it could be difficult to decide and make the right choice about food. That’s why we have created a Florence food tour, that offers an overview of the many tasty specialties of the city!
Moving from selected cured meats and cheeses to different types of pasta, strictly kneaded by hand. Also different sorts of plant-based dishes, which became internationally famous for their rustic taste, such as the pappa al pomodoro and the ribollita. [readmore] We always choose the best dishes, aiming to introduce you to our traditions. We will suggest you the best restaurants and help you live the best culinary experience ever. Our local food experts will be at your disposal.
Here is a list of what you are going to taste:
- Cured meats and local cheeses from Tuscany - a traditional Florencian aperitivo, tasting local meats, cheeses and toasted bread, along with a glass of Chianti, in the framework of one of the oldest and most famous wine.
- Potatoes tortelli - a recipe from Mugello, the hill country area around Florence. Rectangular and stuffed with potatoes, parmesan cheese, walnut, and salt. Strictly kneaded by hand in a top ranking trattoria of Firenze.
- Pici - the traditional spaghetti from Tuscany kneaded by hand and topped with an extraordinary sauce of black cabbage and bacon (other options are available upon choice).
- Coccoli - marbles of deep-fried dough, served with prosciutto crudo (a very tasty ham from Tuscany) and stracchino cheese (savoury and creamy cheese). They are the best example of Florence street food: a unique delicacy!
- Pappa al pomodoro - a dish from the farmers’ tradition, wisely prepared in the same way since generations, in one of the most typical and lively trattoria of Florence.
- Ribollita - one cannot leave Florence without having tried this traditional soup made with bread and vegetables. Eating is believing!
- Cantucci e vin santo (cookies and sweet wine) - they represent the best possible conclusion for a Florence meal. You shall taste them in one of the most renowned and traditional patisserie of the city center, at walking distance from the most renown Florence's sites.