I absolutely LOVE this market. They had everything you could want and all of the food was…read moredelicious. We tried the famous Lampredotto and loved it so much. We also stopped at the truffle counter and had some apps. There is something for everyone and its wonderful that its open late.

Located in the San Lorenzo district, just a few minutes' walk from the main train station of Santa…read moreMaria Novella), Mercato Centrale is a vibrant food hall experience housed in a historic market building (very similar to the Time Out Market franchise across Europe). From the outside, it looks like a grand, iron-and-glass structure typical of European markets; inside, it opens into a bustling, multi-level space filled with food vendors, communal tables, and constant movement. The vibe is energetic, social, and slightly chaotic in a fun way - perfect for grazing, group dining, or trying multiple cuisines in one visit (from Italian to American to Mexican!). We stopped in for a quick lunch at around 2pm on a Wednesday; there was plenty of seating at high-top tables, and QR codes on paper menus make it easy to explore all the different food vendor options. It's also a fun activity to peruse the market, taking in different sights, smells, and flavors. All of us ended up opting for Schiacciatas (large Italian sandwiches that are a staple in Florence) from Massimiliano Parri, which all ended up ranging from €10-12, depending on toppings - yes, it's more expensive than what you'd get from a traditional schiacciateria, but you're also paying for the market's location and convenience. We appreciated the fact that they shave the meat right in front of you! My schiacciata came with freshly shaved ham atop crusty white bread, slathered with burrata cheese, and sprinkled with arugula and figs (I opted for no additional olive oil, since I found the ham quite rich already). I loved the contrast of textures and flavors, though I will say that the bread ended up cutting the roof of my mouth! All in all, Mercato Centrale is a bit touristy, but still miles better (and cheaper) than most "Italian" sandwich places you'd find in the US (pro tip: save your receipt for free use of their bathrooms). The variety can't be beaten, prices are reasonable for a central market, and it's steps from some of Florence's most iconic spots.

MCF Mercato is a giant market with everything from very fresh foods (think Chinatown sights and…read moresmells in Hawaii) to flowers to a store with Italian products like lavender soap to a giant food court upstairs. One of the restaurants in the food court is Il Prosciuttaio. Here, I had some delicious pasta and my husband chomped a porchetta sandwich. The service here was good and our entire meal cost only 18 Euro. It was one of our cheapest meals in Europe!

I've never had Chinese in Italy and Rosticceria Cinese Grande Ricco was very close to where we were…read morestaying. So I felt compelled to diligence the place. Ill echo what some other reviewers have said: It tastes like US food court food. So if I was reviewing this in SF, it would get a solid 1-star. But it gets an extra star because my expectations for Firenze in the Chinese food department are lower. And it gets an extra star because it is cheap. I ordered 3 items to-go: shumai which was ok but a bit gummy, a vegetarian steamed dumpling which was good, and a shrimp toast which was decent (Im not sure why I ordered it. Maybe the description as crostini gamerti sounded interesting). So if you want cheap, 'Americanized' Chinese, it is an OK place.

After 7 days stay in Italy, we had found a local Chinese restaurant nearby our hotel. It was a…read morehidden jewel. The place is small but it do have lot of selection of Chinese dishes. If you are tired of eating pizzas or pastas, you could try them out.

The truffle pasta is out of the world! Pasta was fresh and cooked with just the right amount of…read moretruffle. It is on the pricer side for a good market at 22 euros but it is worth every dollar!

I've been dreaming of the truffle pasta ever since I took my first bite. This spot is located in…read morethe Mercato Centrale, and I'm so glad we stopped by for lunch, given all the other amazing options in the market. The truffle pasta was creamy, with generous shavings of truffle. When I tell you I almost cried...it was the perfect dish and introduction to Florence! Everyone there was so friendly and we even ended up buying a couple of their sauces to take home!

Was craving some Asian food and found this spot for hand pulled noodles. Based on the kitchen, does…read morelook like noodles are authentically hand pulled each order. You can choose between many different types of noodles (thickness). The flavor of the broth is ok - needed more flavor but not bad. Skip the soup dumplings - definitely frozen out of a bag and heated.

Hand pulled noodles were fabulous, I've been twice in two weeks! Kind staff! Great broth and fresh…read moreingredients. I also recommend the "dry" noodles, get them a little thicker and it's perfect

I love visiting International McDonalds as the different items offered can be really interesting…read more The nice thing is you can order in multiple languages and the service counter is pretty accessible. However, if you have a basic understanding of ordering/pick up in Italian it definitely makes a difference. Very smooth and user friendly ordering system. Just respect whatever Security says to you as it is a very high traffic location since it's near the train station. If you see a spot to sit, definitely grab it right away as the tables do fill up quite quickly.

No difference between a McDonald from the USA with this McDonald in Italy. Setup and offering felt…read morethe same...

We decided to eat here bc I read it's great for trying and sharing. They were 100% spot on. The…read moresmaller pizzas were so fresh tasting and the pasta.. Guys the pasta was pillows of heaven. Sweet, buttery, smooth cheese, and fresh homemade pasta so good. Price I thought were very affordable and food came pretty quick. Like everywhere in Italy they have indoor and outdoor seating which is so nice to just sit back eat and people watch

Right smack in the foodie corner of Bologna where all tourists must visit, is this little food-hall…read moretype of market, offering a variety of restaurants and booths offering many delicacies. Seafood, pizza, pasta, sandwiches, burgers... as well as drinks and desserts. There is a common area of tables and chairs, plus a few restaurants with their own seats. It's crazy busy during dining hours, so go at off hours if you can to avoid the crowd. Many of the shops have bilingual menus or visual displays of their dishes, plus a staff with good command of English, so ordering shouldn't be difficult. We ate at one of the restaurants called Sorelle Ribelli, and tried a pasta dish gramigna (a local specialty), and it was excellent. Wish we had more time to explore the market better and tried more food, but as it was only a day trip for us we had to move on to sightseeing. If we ever make it back to Bologna, we'd love to stop by again.

We had such a fun time at this cafe/wine bar in Florence! We stopped here in the evening for drinks…read morebefore dinner. There's a counter where you order when you first walk in, then seating on the right. The woman behind the counter was very friendly and brought snacks in with our drinks. We all ordered spritzes, Aperol and Hugo, which were delicious! When I went back for a second round, I had to order these amazing chocolate hazelnut cookies. Great place to stop for coffee, drinks, or desserts!

this place was right by our Airbnb, and was a wonderful part of our time in Florence. We grabbed…read morebreakfast every morning- croissants, both chocolate and Nutella and plain- every time they were amazing. We also had dinner there one night the flu the food was tasty and the price was reasonable. Best of all was the service we received from Carmela.