• Taste some Bistecca alla Fiorentina. Prepared with the delectable meats of Chianina cattle, this terrific steak dish is beloved throughout Tuscany. Come enjoy Bistecca alla Florentina at such renowned places like Buca Lapi, Trattoria Marione, and Ristorante Perseus.

• Savor the wonderful Tuscan flavors served at the Mercato Centrale. Also known as the Mercato di San Lorenzo, this magnificent outdoor market has everything from raw local produce to classic Tuscan meals.

• Dine at the historic restaurants that line the Piazza della Repubblica. Its three most historic venues are the Caffé Gilli, Caffé Paskowski, and Caffé delle Guibbe Rosse. Many of Florence’s prominent intellectuals have visited one of these prestigious eateries since they first opened several centuries ago.