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Caveat Lector: The following list of restaurants, pasticcerias, rosticcerias, gelaterias, and salumerias is by no means exhaustive, does not even venture into certain regions, and certainly omits others deserving mention. Nor can we claim to have visited even a fraction of these establishments, relying heavily upon written sources from reputable books, magazines and guides. However, our list is meant to be representative, ranging from truly refined dining, to the unpretentious; from prices truly princely, to economical (though most should be moderately priced unless noted otherwise). Italian Sojourns, Inc. appreciates any recommendations for additions or other improvements to our list. If you send us recommendations please send as much information as possible including the establishment's full name, address, telephone & fax, closure dates, whether credit cards are accepted, and anything which you feel distinguished your meal their (food preparation, service, ambience, views). In posting this list Italian Sojourns, Inc. has no interest other than sharing information and makes no endorsements. The symbol "*" indicates particularly distinguished food, ambiance or overall experience. [back to index] |
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| Fiesole (prov. Florence) | Restaurants: Le Cave di Maiano. Village of Maiano near Fiesole. tel. 055/59133. Closed Thur., Aug. Reservations advisable. Well-respected country restaurant for N Italian cuisine. |
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Restaurants: *Enoteca Pinchiorri. Via Ghibellina 87, Florence. tel. 055/242777. Closed Sun., Mon, Wed. lunch, Christmas week, August. Credit cards. Reservations recommended. Gambero Rosso magazine Top 12 In Italy restaurant. Near Santa Croce. This restaurant cum wine bar ("Enoteca" = wine shop) is among the top restaurants in Florence and Italy. The wine list is replete. Expensive. Buca Lapi. 1R Via del Trebbio, Florence. tel. 055/213768. Sumptuous Florentine beefsteaks. Trattoria Cavolo Nero. Via dell'Ardiglione 22, Florence. tel. 055/294744. Closed Sun. Above average trattoria. Trattoria I Raddi. Via Ardiglione 47/r, Florence. tel. 055/211072. Closed Sun. Old-style trattoria. La Giostra Club. Borgo Pinti 10/r, Florence. tel. 055/241341. Guests greeted with comp. glass of vino and bruschetta antipasto. Vegetarian: Gaugin. Via degli Alsani 24, Florence. tel. 055/2340616. Pasticcerias and gelaterias: Dolci e Dolcezza. 8R Piazza Beccaria, Florence. Reputed best pastries in Florence. Vivoli. 7R Via Isola delle Stinche, Florence. Reputed best gelato in Florence. |
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| Greve-in-Chianti (prov. Florence) | Restaurants:
Ristorante Albergo Giovanni da Verrazzano. Piazza Matteotti 28, Greve. tel. 055/853189. Closed Sun. eve, Mon. In the colorful main piazza of Greve, with traditional Tuscan fare. Salumerias (Delicatessens): Antica Macelleria Falorni. In main piazza in Greve. Salami and prosciutti for picnics. Ask if they can make you a sandwich (panino). |
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| Lamole (Greve-in-Chianti, prov. Florence) |
Restaurants: Ristoro di Lamole. Lamole. tel. 055/8547050. Closed Wed. Very appealing restaurant in the celebrated Lamole wine region of Chianti. Food successfully attempts to go beyond the usual traditional Tuscan preparations. |
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| Panzano (Greve-in-Chianti, prov. Florence) |
Restaurants: Il Vescovino. Via Ciampolo da Panzano 9, Panzano (Greve), down the town's main street. tel. 055/852464. Closed Tue., Wed. lunch, Jan-Feb. Credit cards. Lovely view over Chianti countryside from terrace seating. |
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Casciano in Val di Pesa (prov. Florence) [back to index] |
Restaurants: *La Tenda Rossa. Piazza del Monumento 9/14, locality Cerbaia, San Cascino in Val di Pesa. tel. 055/82.61.32. Closed Wed., Thur. lunch, August. Credit cards. Reservations recommended. Gambero Rosso magazine Top 12 In Italy restaurant. Many home-grown ingredients and generally fresh, quality raw materials. Tuscan specialties with some experimental dishes. Refined wine list. Expensive. |
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For books about Tuscany and Italian food please see the Italian Sojourns, Inc. bibliography |
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