Guidebook for San Giovanni Valdarno
Food Scene
Excellent cafe' and bakery for handcrafted breakfast and desserts. https://www.facebook.com/pasticceriasempiciandrea/
Pasticceria Semplici
163 Corso ItaliaExcellent cafe' and bakery for handcrafted breakfast and desserts. https://www.facebook.com/pasticceriasempiciandrea/
Tasty pizza in the centre. http://www.ristorantepizzeriadagiovannino.com/
6 abantu bendawo batusa
Ristorante Da Giovannino
24 Piazza della LibertàTasty pizza in the centre. http://www.ristorantepizzeriadagiovannino.com/
Pizzeria Luca Di Luca Mazzoli
5 Via Giovanni da S. GiovanniExcellent Pizza for eat in or take away.
Shanghai
15 Piazza MasaccioChinese and Japanese cuisine https://www.facebook.com/Ristorante-ShangHai-112626355465684
Tasty piadina for quick lunches or dinners. https://www.facebook.com/Maninpasta
Maninpasta Piadineria Artigianale
14A Via RomaTasty piadina for quick lunches or dinners. https://www.facebook.com/Maninpasta
Best bakery in Valdarno! This is an excellent bakery selling famous focaccia (best with Mortadella), pizza and several cakes and local products too, which you can take away for quick lunches.
https://www.facebook.com/LAnticoFornodiCanu/
11 abantu bendawo batusa
L'Antico Forno Canu
7 Viale G. MatteottiBest bakery in Valdarno! This is an excellent bakery selling famous focaccia (best with Mortadella), pizza and several cakes and local products too, which you can take away for quick lunches.
https://www.facebook.com/LAnticoFornodiCanu/
Excellent Traditional Tuscan and Valdarnese food. http://www.ristoranteosteriadellangelo.it/
16 abantu bendawo batusa
Osteria Dell'Angelo
5 Via della MadonnaExcellent Traditional Tuscan and Valdarnese food. http://www.ristoranteosteriadellangelo.it/
Ice cream lovers can't miss the excellent creams and granite prepared and served by a group of women. https://www.tripadvisor.it/Restaurant_Review-g887275-d6681881-Reviews-Dolci_Incantesimi-San_Giovanni_Valdarno_Province_of_Arezzo_Tuscany.html
Dolci Incantesimi
109 Corso ItaliaIce cream lovers can't miss the excellent creams and granite prepared and served by a group of women. https://www.tripadvisor.it/Restaurant_Review-g887275-d6681881-Reviews-Dolci_Incantesimi-San_Giovanni_Valdarno_Province_of_Arezzo_Tuscany.html
Very good hand made pasta and fish and seafood restaurant.
https://www.osteriasetteponti.com/
12 abantu bendawo batusa
Osteria Setteponti
4/6 Piazza MasaccioVery good hand made pasta and fish and seafood restaurant.
https://www.osteriasetteponti.com/
One of the best pizza ever...and it's really cheap compare to the other ones in Valdarno.
La Saint Honoré
17 Piazza RoanneOne of the best pizza ever...and it's really cheap compare to the other ones in Valdarno.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pizza al metro and rich aperitivo. Doable walking distance from the centre (approax 15 mins). http://www.menchetti.it/
20 abantu bendawo batusa
Menchetti
2 Via Maestri del LavoroPizza al metro and rich aperitivo. Doable walking distance from the centre (approax 15 mins). http://www.menchetti.it/
Caffe' FIORENZA - Excellent Illy coffee, quick lunches and Aperitifs.
CAFFE' del CONTE - Very nice cafe' and bar in Piazza Masaccio (opposite Piazza Cavour).
9 abantu bendawo batusa
Piazza Cavour
Piazza CavourCaffe' FIORENZA - Excellent Illy coffee, quick lunches and Aperitifs.
CAFFE' del CONTE - Very nice cafe' and bar in Piazza Masaccio (opposite Piazza Cavour).
Essentials
Great quality draft or bottle wines and liquors at good price.
NETTARE di VINO vini sfusi di qualità - enoteca
28 Via RomaGreat quality draft or bottle wines and liquors at good price.
Prime Phone Center Di Akhter Raja Hassan
59 Via PiaveInternet point pretty close to our flat.
Best supermarket available in town. Plenty of very good quality items on sale.
363 abantu bendawo batusa
Coop
48 Via CimabueBest supermarket available in town. Plenty of very good quality items on sale.
Il Pizzicagnolo..
11 Corso ItaliaGrocery with expensive local products and more.
Farmacia Sansoni Dottori Alberto e Piero
113 Corso ItaliaPHARMACY
Lloyds Farmacia Comunale
21 Via NapoliPHARMACY
Poste Italiane
32 Via NapoliPOST OFFICE
Local producers of fresh and cured meats, cheese, oil and wine. Good quality grocery and butcher. http://www.fattoriadirimaggio.it/
10 abantu bendawo batusa
Fattoria Di Rimaggio
2 Via RomaLocal producers of fresh and cured meats, cheese, oil and wine. Good quality grocery and butcher. http://www.fattoriadirimaggio.it/
Parks & Nature
Breath-taking nature in Grand Canyon style!
30 abantu bendawo batusa
Area Naturale Protetta di Interesse Locale Le Balze
Breath-taking nature in Grand Canyon style!
Parco Carabè
64 PiantravigneExcellent ice cream and nature.
Arts & Culture
Impressive building designed by Arnolfo di Cambio the architect of the city of Florence, hosting an interesting architectural and historical museum about San Giovanni and Valdarno.
10 abantu bendawo batusa
Palazzo d'Arnolfo
Impressive building designed by Arnolfo di Cambio the architect of the city of Florence, hosting an interesting architectural and historical museum about San Giovanni and Valdarno.
Masaccio first renaissance painter place of birth, hosting contemporary art exhibitions.
16 abantu bendawo batusa
Casa Masaccio
83 Corso ItaliaMasaccio first renaissance painter place of birth, hosting contemporary art exhibitions.
Shopping
Best bargains ever for Prada, Miu Miu, Jil Sander, Church items etc... https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g488301-d543496-Reviews-Prada_Outlet_Space-Montevarchi_Province_of_Arezzo_Tuscany.html
186 abantu bendawo batusa
PRADA Outlet
403 Via AretinaBest bargains ever for Prada, Miu Miu, Jil Sander, Church items etc... https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g488301-d543496-Reviews-Prada_Outlet_Space-Montevarchi_Province_of_Arezzo_Tuscany.html
Glass factory and store famous all around the world. http://www.ivvnet.it/
8 abantu bendawo batusa
Industria Vetraria Valdarnese
60 Lung'Arno Guido ReniGlass factory and store famous all around the world. http://www.ivvnet.it/
Famous Designers items retailer. http://boutique.mantovanishop.it/
7 abantu bendawo batusa
Mantovani Ritz Boutique
53 Corso ItaliaFamous Designers items retailer. http://boutique.mantovanishop.it/
Several designer brands outlets all in the same shopping centre. E.g. Gucci, Cavalli, Prada, Burberry, Armani, Yves Saint Laurent, Sergio Rossi, etcetc https://www.themall.it/en/outlet-italy/visit-the-mall-firenze.html
563 abantu bendawo batusa
The Mall
Several designer brands outlets all in the same shopping centre. E.g. Gucci, Cavalli, Prada, Burberry, Armani, Yves Saint Laurent, Sergio Rossi, etcetc https://www.themall.it/en/outlet-italy/visit-the-mall-firenze.html
Entertainment & Activities
Rapolano Terme station
https://www.termesangiovanni.it/it/home
Terme di Petriolo
Strada Provinciale di Petriolohttp://www.termedipetriolo.it/
Centro Benessere Le Terme
Piazza delle Sorgentihttp://www.termedibagnovignoni.it/it/index.html
Public Library and Internet Point Opening Hours: 14 Sept- 13 June: Mon-Fri 9-13 14-19 + Sat 9-13 14 June - 13 Sept: Mon-Sat 9-13 + Tue and Thu 14-19 You'll be asked to register for privacy policies then you'll have FREE access. http://www.retedocumentaria.arezzo.it/static/biblioteca.php?id_biblioteca=17
6 abantu bendawo batusa
Biblioteca San Giovanni Valdarno
15 Piazza della LibertàPublic Library and Internet Point Opening Hours: 14 Sept- 13 June: Mon-Fri 9-13 14-19 + Sat 9-13 14 June - 13 Sept: Mon-Sat 9-13 + Tue and Thu 14-19 You'll be asked to register for privacy policies then you'll have FREE access. http://www.retedocumentaria.arezzo.it/static/biblioteca.php?id_biblioteca=17
Swimming pools and restaurant with pizzeria also screening sport events and ideal for board games and drinks.
10 abantu bendawo batusa
Ristorante pizzeria Las Vegas
3 Lungarno Sette Fratelli CerviSwimming pools and restaurant with pizzeria also screening sport events and ideal for board games and drinks.
One of the best place where enjoy local ham or salami or cheese (I recommend to ask about her delicious finocchiona) together with a bath in their swimming pool.
La Casa Del Contadino
n. 50 PiantravigneOne of the best place where enjoy local ham or salami or cheese (I recommend to ask about her delicious finocchiona) together with a bath in their swimming pool.