This local's guide to compact, walkable Florence, Italy, shares the best restaurants, shops, and museums to visit on your trip. Capital of Tuscany, cradle of the Renaissance, and one of Italy’s ...

Florence is known not only for its famous art, but also for its simple yet delicious cuisine, as well as its wine from neighboring towns in Tuscany. While restaurants tend to be overpriced ...

but the new ownership in 2009 decided to make steak the real queen of the restaurant. It now has four steakhouses across Florence, sourcing the best breeds of cattle from Italy and the world.

One of my favorite experiences was climbing 414 steps to the top of Giotto’s Bell Tower in Florence and enjoying ... enjoyable it was to experience Italy's restaurants. The best were the ones ...