If you are in Florence for a special occasion make sure to come here for a romantic lunch or dinner, it is right in Piazza della Signoria and the best time is in Spring or Autumn to dine here. Just give me 20 portions of fried calamari and veggies served with an amazing agrodolce sauce, my favorite dish of the restaurant.
I have also tried the famous fresh tomato pasta, that is one of the most simple but hard to make plates, just like Italian grandmothers make it. The restaurant is really good looking and has some amazing cocktails for an aperitif.
Of course, it is part of the Savoy hotel and it is one of the most amazing hotels to stay in Florence, but don't get scared by the appearance, the prices are not low but they are not really high so it is definitely affordable and chic at the same time! The service is amazing, the waiters are full of special attentions for all guests and they really know how to pamper you!
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"Giardino delle Rose" in Florence is a public art garden with magnolias, roses and a Japanese garden, but also Folon's Omini, sculptures of little people.
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"Trattoria Sant'Agostino" in Florence is the restaurant we locals go for a night out, good meat and some wine in the centre. Check out their specials.
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"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...
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"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!
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The "Street Art in Florence" isn't always easy to make out, but I highly recommend waking up early in the morning and setting out to discover it!
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"NoF / Notte Fiorentina" is the tiny club I go to in Florence when I get tired of mainstream music and want to listen to the sounds of small local bands.
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