3 italian spots in Santa Croce, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of Santa Croce's food · All italian in Florence.

Gilda Bistrot ★ 4.3

€€ItalianSanta Croce

Gilda Bistrot in Florence's Sant'Ambrogio district runs the small-room modern-bistrot format opposite the market, with seasonal Tuscan plates.

OrderPici al ragu, the crostini di fegatini and a glass of natural Chianti.

TipClosed Monday; book a fortnight ahead. The Sant'Ambrogio market across the square opens at 07:00.

Acqua al 2 ★ 4.2

€€ItalianSanta Croce

Acqua al 2 in Florence's Santa Croce district has run the signature assaggio di primi (five-pasta sampler) since 1978, and the steak with blueberry sauce.

OrderThe assaggio di primi, bistecca al mirtillo, and any chocolate dessert from the sampler.

TipOpen daily; book a fortnight ahead. The 19:30 and 22:00 seatings; lunch closed.

Cucina Torcicoda ★ 4.2

€€€Modern TuscanSanta Croce

Cucina Torcicoda in Florence's Santa Croce district is a three-room concept (osteria, pizzeria and ristorante) under one roof, with the bistecca cellar.

OrderThe bistecca alla fiorentina from the dedicated ristorante room, or the pizza next door.

TipThree connected rooms with different menus; the ristorante books out 2 weeks ahead.

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