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Restaurants in Tuscany

Best Restaurants in Tuscany 2026

Discover authentic local cuisine, top restaurants, and the best dining experiences in Tuscany.

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Tuscany has 40+ restaurants and places to eat covered in this guide, led by Buca Lapi, Enoteca Pinchiorri and Trattoria Mario. Each entry below includes the practical details — what it costs, when to go, and how to plan around it.

Tuscany (Toscana) is one of Italy's most celebrated regions, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes of rolling hills, cypress-lined roads, and vineyards, as well as its extraordinary concentration of Renaissance art and medieval architecture. Home to Florence, Siena, and Pisa, Tuscany gave the world Dante, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and the foundations of the Italian language.

Top restaurants

Handpicked picks for the best dining experiences.

Tuscan - Bistecca Fiorentina specialist

Buca Lapi

$$$4.4/5

Florence's oldest restaurant, operating since 1880 in the atmospheric vaulted wine cellars beneath Palazzo Antinori. Famous for its enormous bistecca fiorentina grilled over charcoal, the walls are plastered with vintage travel posters. A true Florentine institution.

Via del Trebbio, 1, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
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Creative Tuscan / Italian

Enoteca Pinchiorri

$$$$4.7/5

One of Italy's most celebrated restaurants with three Michelin stars, housed in a 15th-century palazzo in Florence with one of Italy's finest wine cellars (over 130,000 bottles). Chef Annie Feolde has created an extraordinary temple of Italian haute cuisine combining Tuscan tradition with French technique.

Via Ghibellina, 87, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
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Florentine / Traditional Tuscan

Trattoria Mario

$4.5/5

An iconic and beloved Florence trattoria operating since 1953 near the Mercato Centrale. Communal tables, paper tablecloths, no reservations, and a short menu of daily specials including ribollita, lampredotto, and bistecca make this the quintessential Florentine lunch experience beloved by locals and savvy travelers alike.

Via Rosina, 2, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
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Tuscan - refined

Osteria Le Logge

$$$4.5/5

One of Siena's finest restaurants, housed in a magnificent 19th-century pharmacy with original wooden shelves, marble counters, and terracotta floors. The menu celebrates Sienese and Tuscan cuisine with exceptional seasonal ingredients, an outstanding wine list focused on Brunello and Chianti Classico.

Via del Porrione, 33, 53100 Siena SI, Italy
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Tuscan - Meat specialist

Antica Macelleria Cecchini

$$4.6/5

Dario Cecchini, an 8th-generation butcher and global celebrity chef, runs this legendary butcher shop and restaurant in Panzano in Chianti. Featured on Netflix's Chef's Table, it serves extraordinary bistecca fiorentina and other cuts in a unique communal, festive atmosphere. The most famous butcher in Italy.

Via XX Luglio, 11, 50022 Panzano in Chianti FI, Italy
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Tuscan countryside

Osteria di Brinzella

$$4.5/5

A charming farmhouse osteria in the Chianti hills serving authentic Tuscan farm cooking with a menu that changes with the seasons and uses ingredients from the surrounding countryside. The terrace views over the vineyards and the wood-fire cooking make this a favorite for those exploring Chianti.

Localita Brinzella, Castelnuovo Berardenga, 53019 Siena SI, Italy
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Florentine / Traditional Tuscan

Buca Mario

$$4.2/5

Florence's oldest restaurant dating to 1886, situated in a medieval cellar near Piazza della Repubblica. The original wooden beamed ceilings, candlelit tables, and traditional menu of Florentine classics have made this a favorite for generations of visitors seeking an authentic Florence dining experience.

Piazza degli Ottaviani, 16r, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
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Florentine

Ristorante Latini

$4.3/5

A boisterous, beloved Florence institution where long communal tables, rushing waiters, and bottles of house Chianti create an unforgettable atmosphere. The fixed-price menu offers exceptional value with multiple courses of classic Florentine cooking, and queues form outside even on weekday evenings.

Via dei Palchetti, 6r, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
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Restaurants by cuisine

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Wine Bar

Wine Bar / Tuscan snacks

Enoteca Italiana, Siena

$$4.4/5

Italy's only state-run wine shop and enoteca, housed in the vaulted cellars of Siena's Fortezza Medicea, with an extraordinary selection of over 1,500 Italian wines and dedicated sections for Chianti, Brunello, Vernaccia, and other Tuscan DOC wines. Light food and cheese boards available.

Fortezza Medicea, 53100 Siena SI, Italy
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Wine Bar / Florentine snacks

Enoteca Fuoriporta, Florence

$$4.6/5

A legendary Florence wine bar near the Porta San Miniato in the Oltrarno, with an exceptional selection of over 700 labels of Tuscan and Italian wines and an excellent kitchen serving crostini, soups, and daily specials. A favorite with Florentines for an aperitivo or late-evening tasting.

Via Monte alle Croci, 10r, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
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Wine Bar / Charcuterie

Enoteca Falorni, Greve in Chianti

$$4.4/5

A historic wine shop and enoteca in the main square of Greve in Chianti, the capital of the Chianti Classico wine zone. Features an extraordinary selection of Chianti Classico wines, local salumi, and crostini in a traditional Florentine-style arcade.

Piazza Giacomo Matteotti, 69-71, 50022 Greve in Chianti FI, Italy
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Wine Bar / Tuscan snacks

Osteria della Fortezza, Montalcino

$$4.5/5

The enoteca inside Montalcino's imposing 14th-century Fortezza, offering an outstanding selection of Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino wines by the glass from local producers, paired with local Pecorino cheese, salumi, and bruschette.

Piazzale della Fortezza, 53024 Montalcino SI, Italy
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Florentine

Florentine / Tuscan

Il Latini

$4.2/5

One of Florence's most lively and characterful restaurants serving Florentine classics in a traditional ambiente with hanging prosciutti and communal tables. The house Chianti flows freely and the portions are enormous, making this excellent value for a typical Florentine evening.

Via dei Palchetti, 6, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
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Florentine / Tuscan

Buca dell'Orafo

$$$4.4/5

An elegant restaurant in a medieval cellar near the Ponte Vecchio, beloved for its classic Florentine cuisine and exceptional wine cellar. The candlelit atmosphere and attentive service make it ideal for a romantic dinner overlooking the Arno.

Volta dei Girolami, 28r, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
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Florentine / Roman crossover

Ristorante Cesare al Casaletto, near Florence

$$4.4/5

A family-run trattoria on the outskirts of Florence combining Florentine and Roman culinary traditions, famous for extraordinary pasta dishes including cacio e pepe and amatriciana alongside classic Florentine ribollita and bistecca.

Via del Casaletto, 45, 50144 Firenze FI, Italy
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Creative Tuscan

Creative Tuscan

Ristorante Arnolfo, Colle di Val d'Elsa

$$$$4.7/5

A two-Michelin-star restaurant run by Gaetano Trovato in the medieval hilltop town of Colle di Val d'Elsa, between Siena and Florence. The creative seasonal menus draw on the finest Tuscan ingredients in imaginative preparations with outstanding wine pairings.

Via XX Settembre, 50, 53034 Colle di Val d'Elsa SI, Italy
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Creative Tuscan / Val d'Orcia

Ristorante Campo del Drago, Montalcino

$$$$4.7/5

The signature restaurant of the Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco estate in Montalcino, offering creative Tuscan cuisine using estate-grown and locally sourced ingredients, with an outstanding cellar of Brunello di Montalcino wines. Dining on the panoramic terrace overlooking the Val d'Orcia is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Castiglion del Bosco, 53024 Montalcino SI, Italy
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Italian

Italian Cafe / Pastry

Caffe dell'Ussero, Pisa

$4.3/5

One of Italy's oldest cafes, dating to 1775 and overlooking the Arno in central Pisa. A beautiful historic establishment with mirrors, gilt, and marble, serving excellent espresso, cornetti, and light snacks beloved by Pisan intellectuals and students for centuries.

Lungarno Pacinotti, 27, 56126 Pisa PI, Italy
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Pizza / Italian

Pizzeria Il Pozzo, Montalcino

$4.3/5

A friendly and excellent-value pizzeria in the center of Montalcino, offering wood-fired pizzas and simple Tuscan dishes alongside a selection of local Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino wines by the glass. Perfect for budget dining in expensive wine country.

Piazza Cavour, 4, 53024 Montalcino SI, Italy
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Lucchese

Lucchese / Tuscan

Ristorante Buca di Sant'Antonio, Lucca

$$$4.4/5

Lucca's oldest and most celebrated restaurant, operating since 1782 in a series of characterful rooms with copper pots, terracotta, and antique farm implements. Serves the classic dishes of the Lucchese culinary tradition including farro soup, garmugia, and tordelli lucchesi.

Via della Cervia, 3, 55100 Lucca LU, Italy
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Lucchese / Tuscan

Ristorante Giglio, Lucca

$$4.4/5

A beloved Lucca restaurant in a historic palazzo near the cathedral, serving refined Lucchese cuisine with an excellent selection of local wines. The seasonal menu focuses on products from the Lucca plain and Garfagnana mountains.

Piazza del Giglio, 2, 55100 Lucca LU, Italy
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Pizza

Pizza / Cecina

Pizzeria da Felice, Lucca

$4.5/5

A Lucca institution since 1942, this no-frills pizzeria is famous for its cecina (chickpea flatbread), focaccia, and simple pizza slices. The locals queue here for lunch, and the stand-up atmosphere and absurdly low prices make it a must-visit for authentic Lucchese street food.

Via Buia, 12, 55100 Lucca LU, Italy
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Pizza / Cecina

Pizzeria Il Montino, Pisa

$4.5/5

A beloved Pisan pizzeria and cecina specialist near the university, famous for its thin-crust pizza and the local specialty cecina (savory chickpea flatbread), often eaten as a quick lunch by students and workers. An authentic taste of Pisan street food culture.

Vicolo del Monte, 1, 56126 Pisa PI, Italy
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Sienese

Sienese / Tuscan

Osteria di San Cesario, Siena

$$4.4/5

A welcoming family-run osteria a short walk from Piazza del Campo serving traditional Sienese dishes with fresh local ingredients. The pici (hand-rolled thick pasta) with various sauces and the wild boar dishes are outstanding.

Via dei Termini, 7, 53100 Siena SI, Italy
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Sienese

Osteria Il Grattacielo, Siena

$4.5/5

A tiny, very popular osteria beloved by Sienese locals, offering generous portions of honest Sienese cooking at remarkably low prices. The communal atmosphere, house wine, and no-frills cooking make this a must for budget-conscious travelers wanting the real Siena experience.

Via dei Pontani, 8, 53100 Siena SI, Italy
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Artisan Gelato

Artisan Gelato

Gelateria Dondoli, San Gimignano

$4.7/5

Run by Sergio Dondoli, twice World Gelato Champion, this celebrated gelateria in the center of San Gimignano produces extraordinary artisan gelato using quality seasonal ingredients. The Vernaccia di San Gimignano sorbet and the Crema di Santa Fina are signature creations.

Piazza della Cisterna, 4, 53037 San Gimignano SI, Italy
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Chiantigiano

Chiantigiano

Ristorante Il Latini, Greve in Chianti

$$4.3/5

A casual and welcoming restaurant in the heart of Greve in Chianti offering traditional Florentine and Chiantigiano cuisine with the finest local Chianti Classico wines. Perfect for a lunch stop during a wine touring day in Chianti.

Via Roma, 35, 50022 Greve in Chianti FI, Italy
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Chiantigiano Countryside

Chiantigiano countryside

La Cantinetta di Rignana, Chianti

$$4.5/5

A wonderfully rustic and romantic trattoria in the depths of Chianti wine country, accessible by an unpaved road and set among vines and olive trees. Exceptional Chianti Classico wines, homemade pasta, and grilled meats make this one of the most memorable dining experiences in Tuscany.

Loc. Rignana, 15, 50022 Greve in Chianti FI, Italy
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Contemporary Tuscan

Contemporary Tuscan

Osteria dell'Enoteca

$$$$4.6/5

A Michelin-starred restaurant in Florence combining creative contemporary Italian cooking with an extraordinary cellar of Tuscan and Italian wines. Chef Romeo Bragalini's seasonal tasting menus showcase the finest Tuscan ingredients in elegant, innovative preparations.

Via Romana, 70, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
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Creative Maremma

Creative Maremma / Tuscan

Ristorante Bracali, Maremma

$$$$4.7/5

A two-Michelin-star restaurant in the coastal Maremma region near Massa Marittima, run by brothers Francesco (chef) and Luca (sommelier) Bracali. One of Tuscany's most innovative fine dining experiences, using local Maremma ingredients in creative seasonal tasting menus.

Via di Perolla, 2, 58024 Ghirlanda MS, Italy
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Florentine Cafe

Florentine cafe / Aperitivo

Bar San Frediano, Florence

$4.3/5

A lively neighborhood bar in the authentic San Frediano quarter of Oltrarno, serving excellent espresso, classic Florentine pastries for breakfast, and a generous aperitivo spread in the evening. Popular with local residents and a great introduction to everyday Florentine life.

Borgo San Frediano, 22r, 50124 Firenze FI, Italy
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Florentine Classic

Florentine classic

Trattoria Cammillo, Florence

$$4.5/5

A beloved Florentine institution on the south bank of the Arno, operating since 1945 and favored by generations of Florentines for its impeccable traditional cooking. The ribollita, bistecca, and roast meats are outstanding, and the warm family service makes every visit feel like a homecoming.

Borgo San Jacopo, 57r, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
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Florentine Family Cooking

Florentine family cooking

Trattoria da Ruggero

$4.5/5

A cherished family-run trattoria in the quiet Oltrarno neighborhood, away from the tourist circuit, where local Florentines come for honest, delicious cooking at fair prices. The daily menu changes according to what's fresh in the market.

Via Senese, 89, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
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Florentine Old School

Florentine old school

Trattoria Sostanza, Florence

$$4.4/5

Known as 'Il Troia' to locals, Sostanza is one of Florence's most venerable old-school trattorias dating from 1869. Famous for its butter-fried artichokes, chicken served in butter and lemon, and bistecca. The waiters in white aprons and the close-together marble tables have barely changed in a century.

Via del Porcellana, 25r, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
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Florentine Street Food

Florentine street food

Buca di Sant'Agata, Florence

$4.5/5

A beloved street food stall and small restaurant near San Lorenzo market specializing in lampredotto - the Florentine street food of braised tripe served in a crusty bread roll. An authentic Florentine experience that has been serving workers and students for decades.

Via Sant'Agata, 14r, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
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Gelato

Gelato / Pastry

Gelateria dei Neri

$4.6/5

One of Florence's finest artisan gelaterias, producing small-batch gelato with seasonal fresh ingredients and traditional recipes. Located in the Santa Croce neighborhood, it is famous for its creative flavors alongside the classics.

Via dei Neri, 9-11r, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
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Montepulcianese

Montepulcianese / Tuscan

Il Leccio, Montepulciano

$$4.4/5

A rustic trattoria in Montepulciano with stone walls and warm service, serving traditional dishes of the Montepulciano area paired with local Vino Nobile wine. The hand-rolled pici pasta with ragu and the roast pigeon are local classics.

Costa del Municipio, 4, 53045 Montepulciano SI, Italy
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Pisano

Pisano / Tuscan

Osteria dei Cavalieri, Pisa

$$4.5/5

A superb trattoria near the Scuola Normale Superiore in central Pisa, popular with professors and students. Outstanding homemade pasta, fresh seafood from the Pisan coast, and excellent Tuscan wines at honest prices in an intimate stone-vaulted room.

Via San Frediano, 16, 56126 Pisa PI, Italy
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Val D'Orcia

Val d'Orcia / Tuscan

Trattoria da Beppino, Pienza

$$4.5/5

A family-run trattoria in the Renaissance village of Pienza, the City of Cheese, serving traditional Val d'Orcia cooking with exceptional local Pecorino di Pienza cheese in multiple forms. The pici all'aglione and the Pecorino tasting plates are standouts.

Via Condotti, 42, 53026 Pienza SI, Italy
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Volterrano

Volterrano / Tuscan

La Mandragola, Volterra

$$4.4/5

A warm and welcoming trattoria in the heart of Volterra using products from the local Val d'Era countryside, including wild boar, truffles, and local Pecorino cheese. The ribollita and pappardelle al cinghiale are outstanding.

Via delle Prigioni, 7, 56048 Volterra PI, Italy
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Dining etiquette & tips

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Tipping practices vary — check local customs. Service charge is often included.

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Restaurants may close between lunch and dinner. Plan meals around local dining hours.

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Popular restaurants may not take reservations — arrive early or be prepared to wait.

Food budget guide

What to expect at different price points.

Level Price Description
Budget $5-15/meal Street food, local eateries, and simple restaurants.
Mid-range $15-40/meal Sit-down restaurants with good service and varied menus.
Upscale $40+/meal Fine dining, international cuisine, and premium experiences.

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