Kristina from Florence

About me I am an international cocktail that loves good cocktails :) I majored in work psychology to then become a community manager... life sometimes brings you where you should be. There, I found out my love for this city, food and helping the community live at its best, specializing meanwhile in marketing and branding. I have now opened up my own branding company and still love to talk ab...

Aug 9, 2025

Il Cuore Florence

Japanese experience

""Il Cuore" in Florence is a newer Japanese restaurant in town. They don't bother with fusion here - everything's truly authentic, and I just love it!"

You are lucky to be in a city that has great Tuscan restaurants on every corner, but have you ever thought of having a real Japanese experience in town? Il Cuore just opened up a few months ago and it has already got itself known to be the real deal! In Italy there are a lot of Japanese restaurants that are not really Japanese, so be careful where you choose to go. Here you can have a taste of a traditional cuisine also because all the staff is from Japan and they also dress in kimonos and bow at every serving.

I had a miso soup, their selection of sushi, maki and sashimi, smoked eggplant in soup and a starter of pickled vegetables that seems to be a traditional plate. There are no fusion dishes, no Philadelphia and no fruit in your sushi, and let me tell you, it's a different experience. You can try two different types of tasting menu from 28€. The restaurant is cute, the music is also themed. Make sure you have a lot of time - they take it easy, but it is worth the wait. They don't even put forks on the table. I love it!

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About this spot

Via Romana, 123 r

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055220156

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