The residential quarter north-east of the centre, where locals lunch at Trattoria da Burde's century-old tasca, away from the tourist circuit.
Trattoria da Burde in Florence's western edge has been the Gori family's working-quarter osteria since 1901, with the Friday-night dinner the only evening.
OrderThe Friday-night bistecca tasting if you can book; otherwise ribollita and trippa alla fiorentina at lunch.
TipLunch Mon-Sat; dinner Friday only. Book three weeks ahead for Friday; bus 35 from Santa Maria Novella.
BarBar occupies a former gravel works off Via Gioberti, three rooms and a palm-shaded garden, with a seasonal Tuscan menu, biodynamic wines and cocktails.
OrderAgnolotti al piccione (€20), then the stuffed guinea fowl or venison fillet; a cocktail in the garden after.
TipOpened in 2021; the garden fills first on warm evenings, so book by email. Tuesday is dinner only, Monday closed; tapas and a light lunch run beside the carte.
Trattoria da Burde in Florence's western edge has been the Gori family's working-quarter osteria since 1901, with the Friday-night dinner the only evening.
OrderThe Friday-night bistecca tasting; otherwise ribollita and trippa alla fiorentina at lunch.
TipLunch Mon-Sat; dinner Friday only. Book three weeks ahead for Friday; bus 35 from Santa Maria Novella.
Mercato delle Cascine in Florence's Parco delle Cascine is the city's largest weekly outdoor market, every Tuesday morning, with 250 stalls of produce.
OrderNew olive oil in November, Pecorino Toscano DOP from the contadini, schiacciata from the Forno Cascine stall.
TipTuesday only, 07:00-14:00. Bring cash and a tote; the produce stalls are at the eastern end.
Apicius in Florence is the city's professional culinary-arts school (FUA), with one-day visitor classes alongside the BA programme, focused on Tuscan.
Otel runs a multi-format complex on the eastern fringe of the city with a restaurant, a hilltop terrace, a concert hall and a dance floor that programs party nights and live cabaret shows through the warm months, with an open-air programme that anchors the calendar from late spring to early autumn.
TipThe terrace and outdoor floor are the reason to come; the indoor rooms run the cabaret and show programming. Buses 7 and 14 stop nearby but a taxi back is easier after close.
Teatro Cartiere Carrara, the former Tuscany Hall on the right bank of the Arno at Bellariva, runs as the city's flagship 2,300-capacity concert hall with a 2025-2026 season that books Italian touring acts including Neffa, Nomadi, Nek and Bandabardo alongside national stand-up, musicals and New Year's-eve programming.
TipDoors typically open 19:30 with shows from 21:00; ticket prices vary by act. The 6 and 14 buses drop you on Lungarno Aldo Moro a short walk from the door.
Combo Social Club runs an east-side cultural space on Via Mannelli near the Campo di Marte station, programming live music sets, vinyl DJ nights, themed evenings such as Notte Blu and Outer Space Live, alongside a daytime cafe and a programme of courses and workshops.
TipMembership at the door is the standard entry; the DJ programme leans toward techno and electronic weekends, with live music midweek. Reservation via WhatsApp on +39 353 408 2377.
Guided tour · 3h 30m
Discover Florence’s authentic Oltrarno neighborhood at sunset with a small group. Taste handpicked local specialties and fine wines while guided by passionate locals w...
Day trip · 8 hours
Celebrate the festive season with a magical day trip from Florence to the Arezzo and Montepulciano Christmas Markets, two of the most charming holiday events in Tuscany.
Day trip · 1 day
Discover the medieval cities of Siena and San Gimignano on a day trip from Florence in an air-conditioned minivan. Enjoy a wine tasting and a typical lunch at a famous...