Florence may not be large in scale—most of its major landmarks sit within walking distance of each other—but it’s by no means a city that’s easy to crack. Plus it’s seasonally overrun by exchange students and American tourists, which makes it harder for newcomers to track down the utterly charming trattorias, traditional artisans, thoughtful little shops, and the right bar for a morning caffè. So we pulled in our most well-informed locals, born-and-bred Florentines and longtime visitors to get the real list: the city’s best (and lesser-known) spots, as well as places that truly make Florence feel like home.
OUR CONTRIBUTORS
Bec Astley Clarke is the director of The Italian Collector, a Florentine Gallery featuring a vast collection of rare Italian decorative art, mid-century Murano glassware and furniture, as well as rare architectural treasure.
Briza Datti is a Florence-based stylist, interior and events curator.
Carolina Bucci is a fourth-generation fine jeweler and founder of Carolina Bucci, a Florence-based jewelry brand.
Catherine Micoli is based in Florence and the designer and founder of Micoli Studio bags.
Clara Hranek is the associate editor and social media editor of Yolo Journal and Wm Brown.
Emiko Davies is a Tuscany-based cookbook author and photographer of beautiful books inspired by Italian cuisine. She and her husband now run Enoteca Marilu, a natural wine bar and cooking school in San Miniato, a hilltop town between Florence and Pisa.
Emily Fitzroy is the founder of Bellini Travel, specializing in immersive and inside-track travel in Italy.
Lorenzo Sodi is a Florentine photographer and regular contributor to Wm Brown magazine.
Manuel Vanni was born and raised in Florence and is a bespoke menswear tailor and designer for his own brand.
Marina Cacciapuoti is the Florence-based founder of media and travel brand, Italy Segreta, an independent publication and creative studio dedicated to preserving the soul of the Italian peninsula.
Max Poglia is based in Florence and the founder of Poglia, handcrafting beautiful knives.
Neri Torrigiani is the founder of Studio Neri Torrigiani, a PR and communications studio based in Florence. He is the creator of Artigianato e Palazzo (“Craftmanship and Palace”), an annual project celebrating handmade craft and design, to be held this year in the Corsini Gardens. He is also the founder of Corri La Vita, a Florence-based charity event, and founding member of the Association of the Friends of the Galleria dell’Accademia of Florence.
Nick Vinson and Álvaro Gonzáles live part-time in Florence in the foothills of Fiesole. Nick is a journalist at Wallpaper and the founder of creative agency Vinson & Co, and Álvaro is an accessories designer.
Sciascia Gambaccini is a stylist, illustrator and writer, who lives between Milan, Monaco, Pantelleria, and Florence.
Yolanda Edwards is the founder of Yolo Journal.
FOOD & DRINK
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