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    Konnubio

    Konnubio

    4.2(97 reviews)
    1.8 kmSanta Maria Novella
    €€€

    I found Konnubio on the Michelin Guide and noted that it was a quick 5 minute walk from our hotel…read more It was an easy find on a smaller side street. The restaurant was so pretty! It was modernly chic but didn't feel snooty. The lighted tree was a nice touch to the overall decor. Service was excellent. Everyone was friendly, and the food came out at a good pace. Appreciated how the server, who took our dishes away, asked how each one was like we were comparing notes with his favorites. I will go as far as saying that I had the best meal during my entire Italy trip. The food was excellent from front to back. I had the pleasure of trying the following: - Cuttlefish Ink Tagliatella - Molloscs and crustaceans on potato cream and scorpion fish broth - Saffron potato tortelli - Codfish - 24hr short ribs - Triple Zuppa Inglese - Dark chocolate mousse, vanilla crumble with hazelnut chantilly and passionfruit ice cream There was no dish that I didn't like, and each one kept getting better than the next. The saffron potato tortelli and 24hr short ribs were the best of them all.

    I'm not entirely sure what went wrong here. In fairness, we did arrive toward the end of the…read moreevening, and visually the space is genuinely impressive, bordering on spectacular. Unfortunately, the experience deteriorated quickly from there. Despite a bar that was visibly stocked with what appeared to be dozens of spirits, we were told, rather brusquely, that our choices were essentially limited to a list of roughly eight cocktails. That was disappointing, but it was nothing compared with the food. I ordered the tagliatelle with wild boar, while my partner ordered the chicken. Neither dish was remotely enjoyable, and in our view neither was of a standard that should be leaving the kitchen of a restaurant receiving Michelin recognition. The pasta dish was particularly unpleasant, while the chicken was similarly unsuccessful. We left the overwhelming majority of both dishes uneaten. To the restaurant's credit, the staff did recommend a very good bottle of red wine, which was easily the strongest part of the meal. What I find most difficult to understand is how this restaurant earned a place in the Michelin Guide at all. Michelin's inclusion naturally creates an expectation of a certain baseline of culinary competence, and our meal fell dramatically short of it. I have eaten substantially better food at completely anonymous European neighborhood cafés and casual street-side restaurants with no critical recognition whatsoever. Based on this experience, I would be genuinely interested to know what Michelin's inspectors encountered here that we so very clearly did not. Sadly, I cannot recommend this restaurant at all.

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    Konnubio - Beautiful setting

    Beautiful setting

    Konnubio - Bread service

    Bread service

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    Trattoria Zà Zà

    Trattoria Zà Zà

    4.2(1.7k reviews)
    1.7 kmSanta Maria Novella
    €€

    Delicious food, amazing restaurant Take reservations ( very…read morerecommended to reserve) The staff are very friendly and nice. And the price very very reasonable.

    Looking for a place to eat, found this gem and realized I wanted to try it. Everyone had told us…read moredinner reservations were a MUST here, but didn't think about it. Not many places actually have yelp reviews, but this one had so many with great feedback. The food looked amazing. When we arrived we thought they were closed, but that is because they moved to a bigger restaurant a few doors down. When we arrived at the front, the gentleman asked if we had reservations, which we didn't. He directed us to the line with no reservations. The line was a bit long, but doubled in size almost immediately. It also started pouring rain during this time and we were ALL getting drenched even with an umbrella. The non reservation line was not really moving unless people left the line. We waited a good hour. As we inched closer and closer, the lines were now both outrageous and getting seated seemed like a distant memory. The staff came out and gave out Sangria and Bread bites to help those in line feel welcome. We did finally get seated and we were so glad we waited, it was worth it! We ordered the Spaghetti Carbonara, the lobster spaghettini and the chicken breast with roasted potatoes. We also ordered sangria. Everything was so good and our total was 83 €. Prices were unbelievable! We were amazed at the quality, the service and how large the restaurant they relocated to was. It was like a well oiled machine. The food coming out quickly and efficiently. I will 100% be back if I return to Florence!

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    Trattoria Zà Zà - The African zoo room

    The African zoo room

    Trattoria Zà Zà - His and hers

    His and hers

    Trattoria Zà Zà - Outside of restaurant

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    Mercato Centrale - Coda di Aragosta and Tiramisu

    Mercato Centrale

    4.5(971 reviews)
    1.6 kmSanta Maria Novella
    €€

    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.

    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.

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    Mercato Centrale
    Mercato Centrale

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