Discover Florence’s 200 best Local Soul spots for your trip

Mercato di Sant’Ambrogio

★ 4.5 · 9,239 reviews

Wander through Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio, the Florentine market locals actually shop at. Browse indoor and outdoor stalls of fresh produce and specialty foods in a lively setting that has traded since 1873.

Parco dell'Anconella

★ 4.3 · 1,919 reviews

Head to Parco dell'Anconella, a spacious riverside park on the Arno. Stroll the trails past duck ponds and sports fields, with playgrounds nearby and the river as your backdrop.

Sergio Pollini Lampredotto sandwhiches

★ 4.8 · 1,876 reviews

Stop at Sergio Pollini's lampredotto cart for a true taste of Florentine street food. Order a juicy sandwich, plain or spicy, and eat it on the spot in the middle of the city bustle.

Le Cure

Step out of central Florence and into Le Cure, a calm residential quarter few visitors see. Wander its tree-lined streets, peek into local shops, and stop at a neighbourhood café among Florentines going about their day.

Parco Villa Vogel

★ 4.4 · 1,828 reviews

Spend an easy hour at Parco Villa Vogel, a shaded local park with plenty of lawn. Let children loose on the swings and carousel while you stroll the trails or grab a coffee at the bistro.

Da' Vinattieri

★ 4.7 · 1,253 reviews

Duck into Da' Vinattieri, a pocket-sized Florence counter where the sandwiches keep the locals coming back. Watch your order come together, then bite into lampredotto or a fresh schiacciata filled with carefully chosen ingredients.

Trattoria La Casalinga

★ 4.5 · 4,914 reviews

Discover Trattoria La Casalinga, a family-run Florence classic with a lively, traditional room. Order Tuscan staples and seasonal specials with a glass of local wine, at prices that keep guests coming back.

Pasticceria Gualtieri

★ 4.3 · 304 reviews

Start your morning at Pasticceria Gualtieri, a Florentine pastry bar that regulars and visitors keep coming back to. Order a doppio and a slice of olive oil cake, then return around lunchtime for the tomato focaccia.

Trattoria Da Ruggero

★ 4.6 · 1,150 reviews

Pause at Trattoria Da Ruggero, a friendly neighbourhood trattoria close to Palazzo Pitti. Start with a spritz, then enjoy fresh, Tuscan cooking in a lively, welcoming room.

Cinema La Compagnia

★ 4.6 · 1,086 reviews

Settle into Cinema La Compagnia, a beloved old-school cinema where Florentines go for festivals and independent films. Catch a screening, grab a drink at the bar and enjoy a local evening out.

Giardino dell'Orticoltura

★ 4.6 · 202 reviews

Take a pause in Giardino dell'Orticoltura, a local favourite in the Le Cure district. Wander past the elegant pavilion and metal statues, then rest on a bench or at the kiosk.

San Frediano

Cross the Arno to San Frediano, the Oltrarno quarter where artisans still work behind modest doorways. Meander its quiet lanes, pass the workshops, and settle into a local trattoria or bar as the evening begins.

Ristorante del Fagioli

★ 4.5 · 1,265 reviews

Seek out Ristorante del Fagioli, a small, unpretentious Florence trattoria with a loyal local following. Sit down to traditional Tuscan cooking, including a well-regarded fillet, in a warm, rustic room.

Parco delle Cascine

★ 4.3 · 15,775 reviews

Walk or cycle through Parco delle Cascine, Florence's big riverside park beside the Arno. Follow wide car-free avenues past historic monuments, joining local runners and cyclists as the river flows alongside.

Trattoria Mario

★ 4.6 · 4,656 reviews

Step into Trattoria Mario, a Florence lunch institution that has been grilling Tuscan classics since 1953. Order the celebrated steak, add a plate of ragu pasta and a glass of regional wine in its unfussy dining room.

Il Bufalo Trippone

★ 4.9 · 1,740 reviews

Step into Il Bufalo Trippone, a pocket-sized sandwich shop with a cult following. Order a crisp flatbread stuffed with meats, cheeses and house sauces, and perhaps a glass of wine alongside.

Ristorante Trattoria da Burde

★ 4.4 · 2,565 reviews

Head to Trattoria da Burde, a historic Florentine trattoria with a deli counter and a homely feel. Order stuffed pasta or Florentine steak and settle into the warmth of its welcoming hosts.

PUGI.....Forno...focacceria...pasticceria...pizzeria

★ 4.5 · 907 reviews

Pop into PUGI, a traditional bakery near San Marco that locals trust for a fast, tasty bite. Grab schiacciata, a slice of pizza or a pastry and eat on the go between sights.

Trattoria Anita

★ 4.5 · 1,410 reviews

Discover Trattoria Anita, a family-run Florence trattoria where the welcome is as warm as the room. Linger over a traditional Tuscan meal in a cosy, quiet setting that has pulled guests back night after night.

Caffè Pasticceria Serafini

★ 4.3 · 778 reviews

Join the morning crowd at Caffè Pasticceria Serafini, a local Florence cafe with a genuine Italian coffee-bar feel. Sip a cappuccino, eat a fresh croissant or a small pastry, and watch neighbourhood regulars come and go.

Pasticceria Giorgio

★ 4.4 · 2,775 reviews

Head to Pasticceria Giorgio, a busy local favourite for pastries away from the tourist crowds. Sample a schiacciata fiorentina or a savory pastry, with coffee, or stay on for a seafood lunch.

Pasticceria Stefania Firenze

★ 4.2 · 593 reviews

Step into Pasticceria Stefania, an elegant Florentine pastry shop lined with mirrors. Pair a coffee-dough brioche or a slice of cream-filled schiacciata Fiorentina with your espresso and enjoy an unhurried, genuinely local breakfast.

Santo Spirito

Settle into Piazza Santo Spirito, the sociable centre of the Oltrarno. Admire Brunelleschi's basilica, wander the artisan streets nearby, and join the terraces as the piazza fills in the evening.

Trattoria Sergio Gozzi

★ 4.7 · 2,131 reviews

Settle in at Trattoria Sergio Gozzi, the Gozzi family's art-filled lunch spot steps from the Duomo. Work through homestyle plates like peposo, peperonata and crisp fried meatballs at an easy pace.

San Niccolò

Wander San Niccolò, a relaxed corner of the Oltrarno at the foot of Piazzale Michelangelo. Pass the medieval city gate and artisan workshops, then linger over an aperitivo as the evening light settles.

Trattoria Dell'Orto

★ 4.5 · 2,115 reviews

Discover Trattoria Dell'Orto, a homely Tuscan trattoria among wine shelves and framed photographs. Order the Florentine steak and a standout pasta, and finish with a glass of house wine under attentive service.

Osteria Tripperia Il Magazzino

★ 4.5 · 1,376 reviews

Step into Osteria Tripperia Il Magazzino, a brick-arched Florence osteria that celebrates tripe without forgetting pasta lovers. Choose a plate of ragù-dressed pasta or a classic tripe dish in a warm, local-feeling room.

Trattoria Sabatino

★ 4.6 · 3,469 reviews

Queue up with locals outside Trattoria Sabatino, a family-run Florentine favourite. Once seated, share Tuscan pastas and steak dishes in a cozy room that feels like a home kitchen.

Cibrèo Trattoria

★ 4.4 · 1,086 reviews

Step into Cibrèo Trattoria, a tiny wood-paneled room beside the Sant'Ambrogio market. Read the hand-stitched menu and try traditional Florentine dishes like polpette and fresh ricotta.

Da Nerbone

★ 4.4 · 3,694 reviews

Step into the market hall for Da Nerbone, a long-running Florentine food stand that locals still queue at. Bite into a lampredotto sandwich or a plate of tripe and taste old-school Tuscan street food.