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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 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.
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.
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.
Greve In Chianti
Gelateria Mordicrema
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
Chianti confectionery
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.
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.