Firenze

In Italy always one expects not to be disappointed by food but get the right place is somewaht more complicated. If you are in Firenze just to make a choise is difficult: too many places. We spend 3 days and we found four places to be reported, being 3 of them restaurants. Also, coming here is a chance to explore Chianti wines, a must. For about 25€ you can get a reasonable bottle.

• Antico Noe'. Volta di San Piero 6/4. 50122 Firenze. Tel + 390552340838. This very small and original Osteria offers a selection of traditional food (il mangiare di una volta). Portions are large and very interesting. For example, an exquisite salad of Mozzarella with white truffle and jam. The list of wine is complete and interesting. Make your reservation as the place get full easily. Next door they offer a great selection of Panini.
• Mastrociliegia. Via M. Palmieri 30/R. 50122 Firenze, Tel +39055293372. This pizzeria and ristorante offer traditional dishes. It is very close to the turistic circuits but keeps a local flavour. We tried a pasta dish called Capello served with asparragus, gorgonzola and white truffle. They have a wooden oven for pizza.
• Gustavino. Via de la Condotta 37/R. 50100 Firenze. Tel +39 055239806. A taste of italian nouvelle cusine. They present themselve as: Enoteca con cucina. They have their own wines --very good ones-- portions are small but it worth trying the combinations. Presentation is perfect. The place combines modernity and tradition. You can find them at Gustavino.