{"id":60719,"date":"2018-03-12T15:46:57","date_gmt":"2018-03-12T15:46:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/?p=60719"},"modified":"2018-03-12T15:46:57","modified_gmt":"2018-03-12T15:46:57","slug":"best-food-in-florence-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/best-food-in-florence-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"Food You Need to Eat in Florence that Isn’t Pizza or Pasta"},"content":{"rendered":"

The minute you arrive in Italy, there\u2019s already an expectation that you\u2019ll be eating some out-of-this-world food. You\u2019ve been craving to sit down at a rustic trattoria, order a bottle of wine and dig into an indulgent, homestyle meal that will make you love Italy even more. We\u2019ve totally been there.<\/p>\n

So we\u2019re taking you to Florence as its local cooking is unique from the rest of the country. Tuscan cuisine has a reputation for being known as cucina povera<\/em> or \u201cpoor kitchen\u201d because, back in the day, Tuscan Nonnas utilized everything they had in the kitchen and on the farm to prepare meals. They literally used every single part<\/em> of the animal as a possible ingredient. So that gives Tuscan food and the lovely food of Florence a very simple, yet hearty characteristic. Basically, it won\u2019t leave you hungry.<\/p>\n

So we made a guide for all the local and traditional Florentine foods you need to try. You won\u2019t find any paninis or pizza on this list. Bring an open mind (and an empty stomach!)<\/p>\n

Truffle Gnocchi<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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\ud83d\udcf7: @nemisita<\/a><\/p>\n

You can\u2019t deny that truffle adds flavour to even the blandest of meals. It\u2019s considered a valuable ingredient and it\u2019s something you should try at least once in your life. There\u2019s a little restaurant in Florence that has a menu dedicated<\/em> to truffle. Yup, everyday they’re trufflin’ !\u00a0<\/em>Order the Truffle Gnocchi and we guarantee you\u2019ll be rolling out of this place on Cloud Nine. It\u2019s served in a creamy sauce with Gorgonzola cheese and truffle seasoning. YUM.<\/p>\n

Typical price: <\/strong>\u20ac20<\/p>\n

Get it from: <\/strong>Trattoria Za\u2019Za\u2019 (It\u2019s been serving Florentine food using their own style and recipes since 1977 \u2014 so you know it\u2019s worth it!)<\/p>\n

Bistecca alla Fiorentina<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This one\u2019s for the meat lovers out there. Also known as Florentine steak, this beast of a meal is unique to the great city of Firenze. According to tradition, this steak should come from a local Chianina cow, cooked for 3-4 minutes each side and served as a two-inch thick T-bone slab of meat.<\/p>\n

This meal is meant to be SHARED. It\u2019s expensive \u2014 so grab a few mates and split the cost of an order of Florence\u2019s most notorious steak.<\/p>\n

Typical price: <\/strong>\u20ac40<\/p>\n

Get it from: <\/strong>Local trattorias. Try Buca Lapi or Trattoria Marione.<\/p>\n

Zupa di Fagioli<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Not in the mood for meat? Try Zupa di Fagioli. It\u2019s a really enjoyable, comforting bean soup made with cannellini beans, olive oil, tomatoes and herbs. Yeah, that might sound boring and simple, but don\u2019t be fooled! It\u2019s a Tuscan dish that will pleasantly surprise your taste buds (and maybe even serve as an easy recipe to make at home).<\/p>\n

Typical price: <\/strong>\u20ac10 \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Get it from: <\/strong>Order as an appetizer at most restaurants in Florence.<\/p>\n

Schiacciata<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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\ud83d\udcf7: @laura_cangianiello<\/a><\/p>\n

When in Florence, eat all the bread\u2026 especially Schiacciata (pronounced Skiah-CHA-tah!). It\u2019s like Focaccia, BUT BETTER. Remember that the cuisine of Tuscany is known as \u201cpoor kitchen\u201d and Florentine bread is proof of that. It\u2019s made without salt (back in the day, Florentine citizens didn\u2019t want to pay a salt tax #frugal), and that\u2019s how Schiacciata was born. It comes out of the oven as a thin-crust bread, then it\u2019s drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with salt… and it won’t cost you a lot of dough!<\/p>\n

Typical price: <\/strong>\u20ac3<\/p>\n

Get it from: <\/strong>Bakeries in Florence.<\/p>\n

Cannoli<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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\ud83d\udcf7: @eat_different_<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

You can grab a cannoli from anywhere in Italy and be satisfied. But you\u2019ll want to try the ones specifically from a cart in Piazza del Mercato Centrale (the Central Market). It serves the most drool-worthy cannolis you\u2019ve ever tasted. They\u2019re crunchy, creamy, sweet and you can choose your own toppings. Don\u2019t leave Florence without stopping by this cart!<\/p>\n

Typical price: <\/strong>\u20ac7- 9<\/p>\n

Get it from: <\/strong>Ar\u00e0 al Mercato Centrale.<\/p>\n

Pollo al Burro<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Life tastes better with butter. Fact. You\u2019re going to want to put pollo al burro, aka chicken with butter, at the top of your foodie bucket list. Picture thick chunks of tender chicken soaked in a steaming pot of butter and herbs *heavy breathing*. This is another one of those meals that you\u2019ll want to share with friends. Order a bottle of vino and pollo al burro for the table. You won\u2019t be disappointed!<\/p>\n

Typical price:<\/strong> \u20ac19<\/p>\n

Get it from: <\/strong>Trattoria Sostanza on Via del Porcellana.<\/p>\n

Panzanella<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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\ud83d\udcf7: @shaohay<\/a><\/p>\n

This is a local salad to Florence because of the bread. The recipe goes back to that \u201cpoor kitchen\u201d trait of Tuscan cuisine because it\u2019s made with leftover bread that\u2019s soaked in water, squeezed dry and tossed in a bowl of diced tomato, onions, basil, olive oil and vinegar. It\u2019s simple but tasty and a totally refreshing snack if you happen to be in the city during the hot months of summer.<\/p>\n

Typical price: <\/strong>\u20ac5-8<\/p>\n

Get it from:<\/strong> Most local trattorias. Pop into Trattoria Borgo Antico in Piazza Santo Spirito during lunch time.<\/p>\n

Crostini di Fegato<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Feeling adventurous? Order crostini di fegato as part of Italian aperitivo. It\u2019s served with large croutons covered in a liver spread (that can be either veal, chicken, goose or duck) mixed with chopped anchovies, onions and capers. Sounds interesting, right? It may not be the first thing you\u2019d try on a menu, but it is a traditional part of an aperitivo menu in Florence. So if you really want to embrace the food culture, give it a go. Wash it down with a glass of wine and tell us what you think!<\/p>\n

Typical price: <\/strong>\u20ac5-7<\/p>\n

Get it from: <\/strong>Most bars that offer aperitivo (you\u2019ll see a chalkboard sign out front when it hits happy hour).<\/p>\n

Ribollita<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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\ud83d\udcf7: @lemonroads<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The name of this traditional Tuscan recipe literally means \u201creboiled\u201d… which can be confusing. Consider this the winter version of panzanella. It\u2019s a hearty soup that\u2019s similar to minestrone but thicker. It\u2019s made with stale bread (they really don\u2019t like wasting bread), kale, cabbage, beans, carrots, tomatoes and other veggies. It\u2019s incredibly flavourful and a major comfort food that you can\u2019t miss out on in Florence.<\/p>\n

Typical price: <\/strong>\u20ac5-8<\/p>\n

Get it from:<\/strong> Most traditional Tuscan trattorias. We suggest da Nerbone in Mercato Centrale for a cozy, Ribollita experience.<\/p>\n

Schiacciata alla Fiorentina <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s talk about Florentine dessert. Schiacciata Fiorentina is a fluffy, sponge cake filled with a thin layer of whipped cream or vanilla pudding. It has a semi-sweet, lemon and vanilla flavour that will have you drooling at the smell of it. You\u2019ll know you\u2019ve found it if you see a Florentine lily or \u201cgiglio\u201d (the city emblem) dusted in powdered sugar on top. Go ahead, take a bite of heaven and thank me later… with cake!<\/p>\n

Typical price: <\/strong>\u20ac3 for a slice<\/p>\n

Get it from: <\/strong>It\u2019s really common to find it during Carnival period (February), but you can also grab a slice from most bakeries.<\/p>\n

Gelato<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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\ud83d\udcf7: @biancagroenen<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

You didn\u2019t think we would write this list without including gelato, did you?! It\u2019s a must if you visit Italy, and you can find some excellent, local gelato spots in Firenze. We challenge you to go out of your comfort zone and dig into a creamy and addicting flavour that you haven\u2019t tried before! Pro tip: When you pass by a gelato shop, look to see that there are no bright green or pink colours in the batch. That means you found a gem of a gelateria.<\/p>\n

Typical price: <\/strong>\u20ac2-6, depending on how big you go<\/p>\n

Get it from:<\/strong> Any shop where you see large crowds of people drooling, particularly Gelateria Santa Trinita along the Arno River.<\/p>\n

Lampredotto<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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\ud83d\udcf7: @nipote<\/a><\/p>\n

If you want to get real adventurous with your food experience, try lampredotto. Before we go into detail, remember \u2014 keep an open mind. There\u2019s no beautiful way to put it expect that lampredotto is a tripe sandwich (tripe is the edible lining of a cow\u2019s stomach… yum?!) It\u2019s soaked in broth, served on a toasted hamburger bun and drizzled with a green or spicy sauce. You can\u2019t say you\u2019ve been to Florence without taking a beefy bite!<\/p>\n

Typical price: <\/strong>\u20ac5<\/p>\n

Get it from: <\/strong>Lampredotto is a classic street food that you can find at food stands around the city.<\/p>\n

Pappardelle Cinghiale<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re looking for the quintessential Florentine pasta experience, order Pappardelle Cinghiale. I<\/strong>t\u2019s a very rich pasta dish cooked with a wide noodle (pappardelle) in wild boar sauce (cinghiale). t\u2019s one of those meals where you\u2019re like, \u201cI can\u2019t finish all of this\u201d and, before you know it, you\u2019re scraping the bottom of the plate.<\/p>\n

Typical price: <\/strong>\u20ac10-15<\/p>\n

Get it from:<\/strong> If you want to go big, order it at Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco. Otherwise, you can find it at most local trattorias as pappardelle cinghiale (or anything with boar) a traditional pasta dish of Florence.<\/p>\n

Crespelle alla Fiorentina<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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\ud83d\udcf7: @filippoboldrini<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

This is Florence\u2019s version of the tasty crepe. They take a thin pancake crepe, stuff it with ricotta cheese, add spinach, drizzle a buttery, white sauce all over it and stick it in the oven. Now close your mouth, you’re drooling! You might find crespelle alla fiorentina served with that good ole Italian tomato sauce and heaps of grated parmesan. Better than the French? It\u2019s a close call.<\/p>\n

Typical price:<\/strong> \u20ac10<\/p>\n

Get it from:<\/strong> Super traditional Tuscan trattorias. We\u2019re talkin\u2019 hole-in-the-wall, non-English speaking type of places. You know, the best.<\/p>\n

Zuccotto<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Zuccotto means \u201clittle pumpkin\u201d in Italian, and no it has nothing to do with the gourd-like fruit. It\u2019s considered the oldest dessert recipe in Florence (it\u2019s been served since the 16th century!) Zuccotto is a liqueur-soaked sponge cake filled with whipped cream, candied fruit, almonds and toffee, then drizzled with a chocolate ganache. It\u2019s served semi-frozen or chilled. Cut us a slice!<\/p>\n

Typical price: <\/strong>\u20ac5 for a slice<\/p>\n

Get it from:<\/strong> Pastry or ice cream shops. If you\u2019re lucky, on a dessert menu.<\/p>\n

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Hostels in Florence<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Did we make you hungry? Let us know your favourite food to devour in Florence in the comments below…\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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