Florence

Dining in Italy is more about feasting than snacking, but what if you’re on a dream solo trip of a lifetime? Our Inspectors have given us their top picks for dining solo in Florence.

Some chefs innovate to impress. Others cook at the highest level simply to offer the pure pleasure of dining. Enoteca Pinchiorri, the Florence institution that has held Three MICHELIN Stars since 2004, belongs emphatically to the latter camp. This is how it feels to experience it — through the eyes of our Inspector.

Among the Renaissance city’s awe-inspiring art and charming districts is an ever-evolving restaurant scene stewed in Florentine traditions.

These Florentine restaurants are not only superb but boast outstanding curation of their wine offerings.

A neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to the real Florence, with the best food stops along the way.

In Florence, a city known for preserving the past, Martino di Napoli Rampolla is reimagining Florence’s future — starting with a 500-year-old palazzo turned creative hub, where artists and now chefs come to innovate, collaborate and cook.

Karime López, the first Mexican woman to earn a MICHELIN Star, now helms Gucci Osteria in Florence alongside partner Takahiko Kondo, blending global flavors with Italian flair. They have a story that’s hard not to love.

In a city devoted to Tuscan tradition, Xin Ge Liu’s Gusto Xinge brings a bold, fashion-fueled take on Chinese cuisine to Florence.

The chef at Florence’s only Three-Star MICHELIN restaurant has spent 30 years perfecting the art of giving through food. Now, as executive chef and co-owner of Enoteca Pinchiorri, he’s sharing the places that nourish his own creativity.

Florence is a feast in itself, but hop on a train and you’ll find even more local flavor — minus the crowds and museum queues.

In Florence, the only thing better than the view is what’s on your plate — and this city knows how to dish out both in style.

The traditional dining experience in Italy is famously familial, unfussy and warm — but even in the coziest spots, feeling at home can take some adjusting.

There’s food that’s served on the streets of Florence, and then there’s Florentine Street Food.

Speak of shopping in Florence and most minds will jump straight to buttoned-up boutiques and luxury leather.

More budget-friendly than the city's grand dame hotels, Florence's boutique hotel stays trade lavish amenities for a cozy, home-like charm.

In the center of Florence, these splurge-worthy hotels have the design and prestige to rival even that most historic of city landmarks.

In the center of Florence, these splurge-worthy hotels have the design and prestige to rival even that most historic of city landmarks.

Kicking off this list is a hotel just 20 minutes from Florence. From vineyards and infinity pools to farm-to-table dining, each of these 14 Tuscan gems lies within a two-hour reach of the city.