What to order at Coquinarius

Must order
Pici cacio e pepe, the salumi platter and a glass of Chianti Classico from the by-the-glass list.
Signature dishes
Pici cacio e pepe, Tagliere di salumi, Carpaccio di manzo
Editor tip
Open daily; book a fortnight ahead for the back vaulted room. The Brunello flight is worth the €25 add.

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CuisineFlorentine, Wine-led
Price€€
NeighborhoodCentro Storico
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Address: Via delle Oche 11r, 50122 Firenze, Florence

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The wine family's Florence dining room on Piazza della Signoria: pasta made by the chefs each day, bread baked with the estates' Laudemio oil, over 150 wines.

OrderThe handmade pasta of the day, then a flight of three glasses from different Frescobaldi estates.

TipTables on the square look straight at Palazzo Vecchio. The kitchen runs midday to 23:00, with a lighter Al Fresco menu from 15:00 to 18:00.

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OrderThe 7-course tasting and any seasonal pigeon course; the Arno-side terrace seats six only.

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The wine family's Florence dining room on Piazza della Signoria: pasta made by the chefs each day, bread baked with the estates' Laudemio oil, over 150 wines.

OrderThe handmade pasta of the day, then a flight of three glasses from different Frescobaldi estates.

TipTables on the square look straight at Palazzo Vecchio. The kitchen runs midday to 23:00, with a lighter Al Fresco menu from 15:00 to 18:00.

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OrderThe day's fish from the coast; the menu changes with the catch, so ask what came in and take the house pasta.

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OrderAgnolotti al piccione (€20), then the stuffed guinea fowl or venison fillet; a cocktail in the garden after.

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Borderline on Corso Italia, between the station and the river, is a Tuscan restaurant run by three brothers: bistecca, truffle pici and 30-day dry-aged Angus.

OrderPici cacio e pepe al tartufo nero, then bistecca alla fiorentina or the 30-day dry-aged Angus loin.

TipLunch and dinner Monday to Friday, dinner only Saturday, closed Sunday. Book through TheFork; the room is small and the design draws a local crowd.

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Cibreo Trattoria in Florence's Sant'Ambrogio quarter is Fabio Picchi's no-pasta trattoria, the casual side of the Cibreo group. Located in Sant Ambrogio.

OrderPolpettine di pollo, pappa al pomodoro and the trippa alla fiorentina.

TipNo reservations and no pasta on the menu. Queue from 19:45 for the 20:00 first seating; lunch is the calmer service.

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