Feb 7, 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!

021-spoon-and-fork-1
Restaurants

About this spot

Via Romana, 123 r

Tasting menu:

28

+39

055220156

Explore Florence like a local with Spotted by Locals - discover hidden gems and all our locals’ favourites! Get full access to our Florence guide.

Nice place right!? There’s so much more to discover:

Discover all other hidden gems in Florence

Piccola Farmacia Letteraria

A different bookshop

"Piccola Farmacia Letteraria" in Florence is a small bookshop run by Elena which everyone, including me, describes as special. Go there & then for a beer!

002-building
Art & culture
026-thrift-shop-1
Shopping

By

Laura

Scala

Feb 16, 2025

Pesci Che Volano

The Magic of Flying Fishes

The garments at Pesci Che Volano are meticulously crafted by hand, embracing small-scale production and handmade textiles from natural fabrics...

026-thrift-shop-1
Shopping

By

Matilde

Ceseri

Feb 14, 2025

Il Vecchio E Il Mare

Best Pizza In Florence?

Their pizzas are nothing short of incredible, thanks to a carefully crafted dough left to rise for 36 hours. But remember to save room for dessert!

021-spoon-and-fork-1
Restaurants

By

Matilde

Ceseri

Feb 14, 2025

Cantina Pacini

Wine & oil from the neighbourhood

"Cantina Pacini": a wine and oil shop (est. 1935) in Florence I like to visit. If you're lucky, you'll be visiting when they have fresh oil from the mill.

026-thrift-shop-1
Shopping

By

Francesco

Cipriani

Feb 14, 2025

Babae

A restaurant with a "buchetta del vino"

"Babae" in Florence is a restaurant with an ancient 'buchetta del vino', a traditional wine window used to offer wine to wayfarers. It's beautiful inside!

028-beach-bar-1
Bars
021-spoon-and-fork-1
Restaurants

By

Laura

Scala

Feb 11, 2025

Alla Sosta dei Papi

Not just a wine shop

"Alla Sosta dei Papi" Florence it's not just a bar and not just a wine shop: it's the kind of place I visit once/week for an aperitivo & the relaxed vibe.

028-beach-bar-1
Bars
024-burger-1
Snacks

By

Matilde

Ceseri

Feb 10, 2025

La Raccolta

My first organic shop

"La Raccolta" was the firs natural foods shop and café that I found in Florence and still I love. The bakery is probably my favorite part of this shop...

020-coffee-cup-1
Coffee & tea
026-thrift-shop-1
Shopping
024-burger-1
Snacks

By

Veronica

Rodriguez

Feb 7, 2025

Caffè Lietta

A cozy caffè!

"Caffè Lietta" in Piazza della Libertà in Florence has delicious cakes & you can even find a bunch of flowers inside. It's just really relaxing & cozy...

020-coffee-cup-1
Coffee & tea

By

Laura

Scala

Feb 7, 2025

Banki Ramen

Italian ramen bar

Everybody knows "Banki Ramen" in Florence. This Japanese/Italian restaurant seems really cheap, as if stuck in the '80s, but the food wins everyone over!

021-spoon-and-fork-1
Restaurants

By

Laura

Scala

Feb 7, 2025

Sdrucciolo de' Pitti

A precious street

"Sdrucciolo de' Pitti" in Florence is a vintage street that has kept the neighborhood's old-time attractiveness! Come discover its secrets...

028-beach-bar-1
Bars
017-plant-1
Relaxing
026-thrift-shop-1
Shopping

By

Laura

Scala

Feb 7, 2025

Caffè del Verone

A balcony over Florence

"Caffè del Verone" in Florence is literally on the balcony where they'd hang the clothes when this place was an orphanage. But what a view and atmosphere!

002-building
Art & culture
020-coffee-cup-1
Coffee & tea
017-plant-1
Relaxing

By

Laura

Scala

Feb 7, 2025

Burro & Acciughe

The best fish in Florence

"Burro & Acciughe" in Florence is a place to experience some of the best fish in the city. Their bread and butter and anchovies are just amazing...

021-spoon-and-fork-1
Restaurants

By

Laura

Scala

Feb 7, 2025

Heading to Florence?

108 Insider Tips from our local Spotters

Authentic Stories by Real People

Escape the crowd & travel slow 🐌

... for just €9.99

Heading to Florence?

108 Insider Tips from our local Spotters

✓ Escape the Crowds

✓ Find Spots nearby

✓ Authentic Stories

... for just €9.99

Our team loves Florence

Get to know our other Spotters from Florence