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Chianti Lived Like a Local
We have selected for you the best dining spots, historic agritourisms and unmissable culinary stops between Florence and the heart of Chianti Classico. Hop in the saddle of your Vespa and follow our tips to experience a memorable day.
Florence
Gelateria La Carraia
Known for its philosophy of natural ice cream “like in the old days”, prepared only with organic raw materials and selected seasonal fruit. It uses no colouring agents or emulsifiers and is ideal for those seeking gluten-free options.
Gelateria Grom
Known for its philosophy of natural ice cream “like in the old days”, prepared only with organic raw materials and selected seasonal fruit. It uses no colouring agents or emulsifiers and is ideal for those seeking gluten-free options.
Vivoli ice-cream parlour
A true historical institution founded in 1929. It is one of the oldest ice-cream parlours in the city, where you can still breathe the atmosphere of Florentine tradition and quality is handed down from generation to generation.
Located just a few steps from Palazzo Vecchio, it is a reference point in Florence for true artisanal ice cream. It offers a wide choice of intense and genuine flavours, as well as excellent homemade fruit granitas.
Located just a few steps from Palazzo Vecchio, it is a reference point in Florence for true artisanal ice cream. It offers a wide choice of intense and genuine flavours, as well as excellent homemade fruit granitas.
Tucked away in one of the most characteristic little squares of the Oltrarno, it is a small artisan gem that focuses on absolute quality. It offers ice cream with a silky texture and unique recipes based on fresh, organic and strictly seasonal ingredients.
Trattoria Dalloste
A real institution in Florence for meat lovers. Famous throughout Italy for the selection and maturation of the best beef in the world, it is the ideal place if you are looking for the authentic and highest quality Bistecca alla Fiorentina, cooked strictly rare on the grill.
Buca Mario Restaurant
One of the city's most charming historic restaurants, housed in a 16th-century cellar (a typical Florentine “buca”). An elegant atmosphere steeped in history, where the jacket-clad staff serve the purest traditional Tuscan dishes with an excellent wine cellar.
La Giostra Restaurant
Founded by a real Hapsburg prince, it is a unique restaurant that combines a romantic atmosphere (lit by candlelight under ancient 16th century arches) with refined Tuscan cuisine with gourmet and international touches. It is also popular with celebrities from all over the world.
Tucked away in a small alley just a few steps from Ponte Vecchio, this tiny, historic underground trattoria offers an intimate, rustic atmosphere. A few tables, an open kitchen and traditional recipes handed down over time without compromise, frequented by locals and tourists alike.
Located very close to Palazzo Vecchio, in the most authentic heart of the city, it is a reference point for those seeking true Tuscan tradition. It offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with homemade pasta dishes, fabulous Florentine steaks and exceptional service led by friendly staff.
Located inside a historic 18th-century palace, it is the iconic temple of world cuisine in Florence, award-winning three Michelin stars. It offers cuisine of the highest refinement that exalts the excellence of Italian ingredients, combined with one of the most prestigious and monumental wine cellars on the planet.
Wine Notes
A cosy and informal wine bar, located a few steps from Piazza Santa Croce. It is the ideal place for an authentic Florentine aperitif, far from the tourist traps. It offers an excellent selection of Tuscan wines by the glass, accompanied by platters full of local cured meats, artisan cheeses and freshly prepared hot bruschetta
In Vino Veritas
An intimate and characteristic vineria in the heart of the city, where you can breathe in a true passion for wine. Perfect for a relaxing stop after a day riding a Vespa, it is distinguished by its convivial atmosphere and the expertise of the staff, ready to guide you in the discovery of small, independent and niche Tuscan wineries.
La Terrazza Rooftop Bar
Located atop the medieval tower of the luxurious Hotel Continentale, this exclusive rooftop bar offers one of the most spectacular and romantic panoramic views of Florence. Directly overlooking Ponte Vecchio and the Arno River, it is the perfect place for a refined cocktail or a glass of bubbly at sunset, surrounded by a glamorous atmosphere.
Procacci
Founded in 1885 on the luxurious Via de’ Tornabuoni, this historic delicatessen and fiaschetteria is a city institution owned by the Marchesi Antinori family. Famous the world over for the elegance of its period settings, it is a must for an aristocratic yet affordable aperitif, where wine meets culinary excellence.
Angel Roofbar & Dining
Located at the top of the Hotel Calimala in the heart of Florence, it is a spectacular panoramic terrace offering a splendid 360° view of the city's monuments. It is the ideal place for a classy aperitif or a romantic dinner, thanks to excellent signature cocktails and refined contemporary Mediterranean cuisine.
Moyo Florence
Located at the top of the Hotel Calimala in the heart of Florence, it is a spectacular panoramic terrace offering a splendid 360° view of the city's monuments. It is the ideal place for a classy aperitif or a romantic dinner, thanks to excellent signature cocktails and refined contemporary Mediterranean cuisine.
Greve In Chianti
Gelateria Mordicrema
Situated in Greve in Chianti, right at the gateway to the wine-growing heart of Tuscany, it is an absolute excellence for those who want extraordinarily creamy ice cream. It offers a wonderful variety of intense, naturally prepared flavours, including the eponymous “Mordicrema” (an irresistible orange-scented cream) and the famous “Giovanni da Verrazano” cheesecake and grape flavour.
Chianti confectionery
Directly overlooking the beautiful main square of Greve in Chianti, it is a historic landmark that combines a café, artisan pastry shop and bakery. It offers a wide selection of exceptional fresh pastries and delicacies, both sweet and savoury, of its own production, ideal for an al fresco breakfast or a quality snack.
Mirabilis wineries
Located underground in the historic centre, it is the largest wine shop in the Chianti region, housed in a monumental cellar dating back to 1893, full of arches and bricks. Thanks to an innovative “Enomatic” system of cards and automatic dispensers, you can independently taste over 100 different wines by the glass, from the great Chianti Classico Riservas to the legendary Super Tuscans.
Falorni Butcher Shop
Operating in Greve's main square since 1806, this legendary butcher's shop has been producing top-quality Tuscan cured meats for nine generations. Entering the shop is a unique sensory experience: the ceilings are covered with hams and the marble counters hold rare specialities such as Cinta Senese and wild boar salami and the iconic Fiorentina steaks.
La Cantina Restaurant
Located in the heart of Greve in Chianti, it is a cosy landmark that has been celebrating the authentic flavours of Tuscan tradition since 1971. It offers home cooking with great attention to detail, famous for its extraordinary pizzas baked in a wood-fired oven, fresh pasta dishes and excellent grilled meats, all accompanied by a splendid selection of local wines.
La Terrazza Restaurant
Directly overlooking the splendid main square of Greve in Chianti, it is a delightful landing place for lovers of good food. It offers a cosy outdoor terrace ideal for al fresco dining, and serves excellent Tuscan cuisine that skilfully combines traditional recipes with a more contemporary touch.
Trattoria D'ì Borgo
Tucked away just a few metres from the main square of Greve in Chianti, right at the foot of the scenic climb to the Museo di San Francesco, is a cosy, family-run trattoria. In a rustic setting with beautiful arches and stone walls, it offers excellent homemade dishes such as traditional pici with guanciale and pecorino cheese flakes, fabulous lasagne Bolognese and tasty grilled meats, all beautifully accompanied by excellent house and local wines.
La Bottega del Moro Restaurant
Run with immense passion by the Landini family in the heart of Greve in Chianti, this is a very special restaurant that combines a passion for antiques with culinary excellence. In an intimate atmosphere with exposed beams and period furnishings, it offers memorable traditional dishes such as ravioli with butter and sage, tagliolini with truffles and peposo al Chianti Classico, all enriched by extraordinary homemade desserts
Giovanni da Verrazzano Restaurant
Directly overlooking the splendid and historic Piazza Matteotti in Greve in Chianti, it is a charming establishment whose origins go back as far as the Middle Ages, making it one of the oldest hospitality venues in Europe. It boasts a marvellous panoramic terrace with a romantic view over the main square, and offers a menu with strong links to the Tuscan territory, with masterfully executed traditional dishes such as pappardelle al cinghiale (pasta with wild boar sauce), the excellent bistecca alla fiorentina (Florentine steak) and the legendary stracotto di Caterina de’ Medici (stewed meat).
Le Logge Restaurant
Located under the historic arcades of Greve in Chianti's main square, it is a cosy restaurant with a pleasant outdoor terrace that allows you to breathe in the life of the village. It offers the most authentic flavours of genuine Tuscan cuisine, distinguished by its excellent fresh pasta dishes and succulent grilled meat specialities.
Montefioralle
La Castellana Restaurant
Nestled in the beautiful medieval village of Montefioralle, five minutes from Greve in Chianti, is a romantic, family-run stone trattoria. It boasts a magnificent summer terrace overlooking the Tuscan hills and offers an extraordinary seasonal cuisine where fresh truffle is the absolute protagonist, accompanied by rich pappardelle al cinghiale and the excellent peposo alla fiorentina
Antica Trattoria Il Guerrino
Nestled in the charming medieval village of Montefioralle, one kilometre from Greve in Chianti, it offers one of the most spectacular and romantic panoramic terraces in the entire area. Under attentive and passionate management, it offers an exquisitely Chiantigiano menu where fresh pappardelle al cinghiale sfumate nel Chianti Classico (wild boar pappardelle dipped in Chianti Classico wine) and pici al ragù di cinta senese (spaghetti with Cinta Senese meat sauce) stand out, accompanied by the estate's own fine red wines.
Restaurant I'Desìo
Located in the heart of the suggestive medieval castle of Montefioralle, it is an intimate and unique restaurant with a breathtaking view of the Chianti hills. It offers a true culinary experience based on a set menu that varies daily, composed of authentic traditional Tuscan dishes made exclusively with fresh, organic, zero-kilometre ingredients.
Three Coffee Tables
An exclusive and intimate home restaurant located in the heart of the medieval village of Montefioralle, just a few minutes from Greve in Chianti. It has, as the name suggests, just three tables set on a delightful private terrace, where the owner welcomes guests with warm family hospitality. It serves authentic, home-made traditional Tuscan dishes, including a spectacular ribollita and one of the best Florentine steaks cooked on the grill in the whole area.
Cabreo Restaurant
Located in the scenic hills of Greve in Chianti, at the refined Relais di Charme Cabreo Stone, is an elegant restaurant nestled among the vineyards of the Folonari Estates. Open to the public by reservation only, it offers exquisite Tuscan cuisine revisited in a modern key, prepared with fresh ingredients from the garden and designed to enhance the prestigious wines from the cellar. The romantic glass veranda offers a breathtaking view of the valley.
Lamole
Restaurant Ristoro di Lamole
Perched atop the hills of Greve in Chianti, in the hamlet of Lamole, is a renowned historic restaurant that boasts a veranda with one of the most breathtaking and spectacular views of sunsets and vineyards in all of Tuscany. Run for over thirty years with extraordinary hospitality, it offers excellent local cuisine focused on the highest quality ingredients, famous above all for its fabulous Florentine steak and iconic paccheri stuffed with porcini mushrooms and fresh truffles.
Panzano In Chianti
Dario Cecchini Officina della Bistecca
Located in Panzano in Chianti, above the famous historic butcher's shop, it is the world's temple of meat led by the world's most famous butcher. It offers a unique convivial dining experience around large communal tables, where Bistecca alla Fiorentina and Panzanese steak are barbecued in full view and served rare, accompanied by an unforgettable theatrical and festive atmosphere.
Oltre Il Giardino Restaurant
Located in Panzano in Chianti, just ten minutes from Greve, this is a charming, historic restaurant famous for its magical wisteria and flowering ivy pergola. It has a spectacular panoramic terrace overlooking the valley's vineyards, offering timeless typical Tuscan dishes such as crostini misti, pappardelle al cinghiale and the excellent bistecca alla fiorentina.
Restaurant Il Vescovino
Perched atop the hills of Greve in Chianti, in the hamlet of Lamole, is a renowned historic restaurant that boasts a veranda with one of the most breathtaking and spectacular views of sunsets and vineyards in all of Tuscany. Run for over thirty years with extraordinary hospitality, it offers excellent local cuisine focused on the highest quality ingredients, famous above all for its fabulous Florentine steak and iconic paccheri stuffed with porcini mushrooms and fresh truffles.
Restaurant Enoteca Baldi
Overlooking the characteristic central square of Panzano in Chianti, this is a renowned wine bar with artisanal cuisine popular for its relaxed atmosphere. It offers an extraordinary selection of labels by the glass and bottle, beautifully paired with homemade local specialities such as gnocchi, pici all'aglione and the traditional ficattole with fresh ham.
Restaurant Bar Strafico
Located in the historic centre of Panzano in Chianti in a 14th-century building, it boasts a wonderful terrace overlooking the Conca d'Oro hills. It offers simple traditional cuisine based on zero-kilometre organic ingredients, with highlights such as pici al tartufo, fiorentina steak and excellent local wines.
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The Fattoria di Vignamaggio
Located along the historic Via Chiantigiana between Greve and Panzano, it is a multifaceted, contemporary space overlooking a breathtaking panorama. Its restaurant serves organic and seasonal dishes made with zero-kilometre products from the historic farm, such as fresh vegetables, Cinta Senese cold cuts and an excellent selection of estate wines.