Guidebook for Florence
Drinks & Nightlife
From 7am till 8pm, you can enjoy a real cappuccino and delicious fresh made pastries in this local and lively bar just a stone's throw from our apartment
Bar Lanza
From 7am till 8pm, you can enjoy a real cappuccino and delicious fresh made pastries in this local and lively bar just a stone's throw from our apartment
Cockney Pub
For a beer nearby
Gelateria Ermini
123/125 rosso Via Vincenzo GiobertiWell known gelato
Big Aperitivo starting from 6.30 pm till 8pm. All-you-can-eat just by paying for the drink! A real local secret :)
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Caffè Pasticceria Serafini
168/red Via Vincenzo GiobertiBig Aperitivo starting from 6.30 pm till 8pm. All-you-can-eat just by paying for the drink! A real local secret :)
Open from 4:30 till midnight, I' Pappagallo is the perfect pace for a lovely Italian breakfast. During the afternoon and until around 21 hrs, it fills up with locals sitting at the tables outside enjoying a typical aperitivo.
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I' Pappagallo
1R Via Fra' Giovanni AngelicoOpen from 4:30 till midnight, I' Pappagallo is the perfect pace for a lovely Italian breakfast. During the afternoon and until around 21 hrs, it fills up with locals sitting at the tables outside enjoying a typical aperitivo.
Essentials
Forno Moderno Lumachi e Vivoli
39 Piazza Leon Battista AlbertiWonderful bakery selling the real Tuscan Bread
Buy good and affordable Tuscan wine directly from the carboy!
I' Vino a Scroscio - Enoteca, vendita vini, distillati e prodotti tipici
44 rosso Via AretinaBuy good and affordable Tuscan wine directly from the carboy!
Fresh Local Milk, Dairy Products and Meat coming from the Mugello area at very interesting prices
Storica Fattoria Palagiaccio S.S.A.
24 Via Franco SacchettiFresh Local Milk, Dairy Products and Meat coming from the Mugello area at very interesting prices
Shopping
Whatever you need can be found at Ganzaroli! Everybody knows Ganzaroli in Florence as it has always been selling from toys to homeware, from make up to kitchen utensils.
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Farmacia Boscarino Del Dr. Formenti
31 Via Quintino SellaWhatever you need can be found at Ganzaroli! Everybody knows Ganzaroli in Florence as it has always been selling from toys to homeware, from make up to kitchen utensils.
Shoe shop with a big variety of brands and choices at reasonable prices. There are 2 shops on the same street with different models and offers, so make sure you visit both of them!
Fissimarket Shoes Shoes Men Women Kids
29/31 Via Giovanni LanzaShoe shop with a big variety of brands and choices at reasonable prices. There are 2 shops on the same street with different models and offers, so make sure you visit both of them!
UPIM
70 Via Vincenzo GiobertiDepartment Store
Segheria Fiorentina
13 Viale Antonio GramsciGreat Italian Shoes
United Colors of Benetton
18 Via Francesco de SanctisTrendy Italian shoes
Libreria Toscana
17 Via del MadonnoneBook Store with books at discounted prices
Coop.fi
43 Via del MadonnoneThe nearest supermarket, well stocked for all necessities
Supermercato Carrefour Express
51 Via Quintino SellaDaily open
Coop
48 Via CimabueThis supermarket has a larger variety of products
SEI DI CUORI
5f Via Vincenzo GiobertiLovely women's clothing shop designed by the owner
Everything Else
Biblioteca Comunale Libero Beghi
Public Library
Piazza Leon Battista Alberti
Piazza Leon Battista AlbertiParking nearby
Arts & Culture
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Cenacolo di Andrea del Sarto
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Food Scene
Chalet Bellariva
11 Lungarno ColomboGood restaurant along the Arno river
Il Pinguino
6 Via Quintino SellaSince 1971, serving wonderful homemade icecream for a convenient price.
Don't miss the Crema de' Medici taste or the Dark Chocolate and candied Orange!
The various fruits filled in with ice cream are a real treat.
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Gelateria De 'Medici
3/5r Via dello StatutoDon't miss the Crema de' Medici taste or the Dark Chocolate and candied Orange!
The various fruits filled in with ice cream are a real treat.
A must when in the mood for some of the best Florentine dishes you will find in the city. The atmosphere is very cosy and the service is also excellent.
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Vecchia Osteria Del Nacchero
3-4/R Piazza GavinanaA must when in the mood for some of the best Florentine dishes you will find in the city. The atmosphere is very cosy and the service is also excellent.
Located in Piazza Alberti, at only 3 minutes walking distance from the apartment, a lovely and delicious place for special pastries and beautiful cakes
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Pastry shop
Located in Piazza Alberti, at only 3 minutes walking distance from the apartment, a lovely and delicious place for special pastries and beautiful cakes
Perfect for delivery or take away (only 3 minutes walking distance from apt), convenient and delicious pizza Neapolitan style
Pizza OK!
13/rosso Via AretinaPerfect for delivery or take away (only 3 minutes walking distance from apt), convenient and delicious pizza Neapolitan style
Largo9
9/C Largo Pietro AnnigoniOne of the best pizza's you have in town!
Whatever you order is simply tasty, well presented and delicious. A must visit when in town
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Coquinarius
11R Via delle OcheWhatever you order is simply tasty, well presented and delicious. A must visit when in town
Amazing pizza, burgers and drinks for a reasonable price. Great location with friendly hosts
Senz'Altro Bistrot Firenze
21R Borgo la CroceAmazing pizza, burgers and drinks for a reasonable price. Great location with friendly hosts
Lovely brunch and wonderful vegetarian meals inside a beautiful bookshop. Also good for an afternoon tea or coffee with delicious homemade desserts.
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Brac
18 Via dei VagellaiLovely brunch and wonderful vegetarian meals inside a beautiful bookshop. Also good for an afternoon tea or coffee with delicious homemade desserts.
Giumella Gastronomia Vegana
12 Via Lorenzo di CrediVegan restaurant and deli with outstanding food
Arà: Pane Fornelli e cose aruci
55 Via Giosuè CarducciFor a taste of Sicilian street food and typical dishes
A beautifully designed restaurant a bit out of the high traffic area of the city centre but definitely worth the visit. A wonderful selection of a few dishes with quality ingredients, carefully prepared and beautifully presented. Charming hosts who will suggest you interesting wines reasonably priced but of amazing quality. In a few words, a jewel in a crown.
Enoteca de'Giusti
A beautifully designed restaurant a bit out of the high traffic area of the city centre but definitely worth the visit. A wonderful selection of a few dishes with quality ingredients, carefully prepared and beautifully presented. Charming hosts who will suggest you interesting wines reasonably priced but of amazing quality. In a few words, a jewel in a crown.
Entertainment & Activities
Canadian Island
15 Via Vincenzo GiobertiMother tongue teachers and international environment