3 italian rooms in Santa Croce, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of Santa Croce's food · All italian in Florence.
Gilda Bistrot ★ 4.3
Piazza Lorenzo Ghiberti 40r, 50122 Firenze
Gilda Bistrot in Florence's Sant'Ambrogio district runs the small-room modern-bistrot format opposite the market, with seasonal Tuscan plates.
Tip: Closed Monday; book a fortnight ahead. The Sant'Ambrogio market across the square opens at 07:00.
Acqua al 2 ★ 4.2
Via della Vigna Vecchia 40r, 50122 Firenze
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.
Tip: Open daily; book a fortnight ahead. The 19:30 and 22:00 seatings; lunch closed.
Cucina Torcicoda ★ 4.2
Via Torta 5r, 50122 Firenze
Cucina Torcicoda in Florence's Santa Croce district is a three-room concept (osteria, pizzeria and ristorante) under one roof, with the bistecca cellar.
Tip: Three connected rooms with different menus; the ristorante books out 2 weeks ahead.