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It’s closer to the airport than Michelangelo’s David, but it’s worth the trek for some really good Florentine cuisine, unabashedly served only for lunch (and for dinner on Friday). The family behind it has been running the place since 1901, and the current generation is just as feisty as the last. Once you step inside, you’ll be greeted by a delicatessen counter and grocery corner for those who want to drop in for some to-go cured meats, a slice of cake, or some gossip about just how long Florence will take to build their next train line.

Or Da Burde (via Pistoiese, 154, 055 317206), if you prefer the traditional Tuscan food (tavern founded in 1901 and carried on by the family) served with a choice of more than 500 labels of wine and champagne. If want to have a beer in a pub you can’t miss a visit to Brew Dog (via Faenza 21 / r, 055 217035) you will love their excellent craft beers. Dog Bar (Viale del Albereti, 21, 333 3510010) was made thinking about the needs of the dog, at the arrival they always serve a free bowl of fresh water (to which you can combine special popcorn or other biscuits, up to the ice cream mousse!).

But it does not end here, among the trattorias, Trattoria Da Burde in Florence of brothers Paolo and Andrea Gori and Futura Osteria of chef Samuele Bravi in Monteriggioni (Siena) win the Three Prawns. Moi Omakase reconfirmed its Three Globes for the best Japanese cuisine in Prato, while Caffè dell'Oro won the Three Cocottes for the first time for its innovative proposal and the vintage 1950s style of furnishings typical of French bistros.

Paolo and Andre Gori are the fourth generation of restaurateurs at the helm of this historic establishment. One of Florence’s best restaurants off-the-beaten path, it’s hidden location tucked away from the main tourist areas let’s you enjoy your meal in peace without the distraction of the usual tourist crowds. To try: the “ribollita”, this is an authentic Italian dish composed of vegetables simmered to perfection.

Just outside the city center, a Tre Gamberi restaurant in the 2024 Restaurants of Italy guide run by the Gori brothers, Paolo (in the kitchen) and Andrea (sommelier, in the dining room). Enter the old grocery-bar, then move to the back. The menu is thoroughly Tuscan with dishes like farro soup, spicy cart driver's spaghetti, ribollita, pot roast, peposo, mixed boiled meats, and Florentine steak.

Situato al di fuori del centro di Firenze, in Via Pistoiese 154, il ristorante Da Burde vanta una lunga storia, essendo stato aperto nel 1901. I proprietari attuali sono i fratelli Andrea Gori, Sommelier ed Oste, e Paolo Gori, Chef. Una delle attrattive principali di Da Burde è la sua vasta selezione di vini, con focus Toscana, ampiamente considerata tra le migliori di Firenze.

Located outside the center, on the way to Pistoia, it’s a local food shop but also a “tank” containing traditional and modern dining and drinking. The menu changes every day according to the seasonality of ingredients. The chefs pay full respect the old Tuscan recipes, the wine list is superb ranging from classical Tuscans to biodynamic Champagne.

This historical trattoria is off the beaten track and in one of the less romantic parts of Florence, close to the city airport. Still, wine and food lovers from all over Tuscany and other parts of the country try to come here as often as possible. The current generation, the two brothers Paolo and Andrea Gori, have kept everything as it once was.

For four generations, the Gori family has owned and operated this restaurant outside the city center in the Peretola area. Having been around for more than 120 years, it’s one of the oldest restaurants in town and a true Florentine favorite. It’s one of those places that looks untouched by time and offers honest prices for delicious meals.

Una trattoria schietta, con ricette rigorosamente stagionali e tradizionali. Atmosfera conviviale, porzioni forti ma misurate, piatti succulenti con una selezione delle materie prime impeccabile. Incarna le due anime della cucina fiorentina: quella delle zuppe (superlative) e quella della bistecca (buonissima), tra le migliori di Firenze.

A spot you don’t randomly fall into, but you purposely go to. One of the most renowned and long standing Florentine restaurants — a point of reference for Florentines and for those who truly love Tuscan cuisine. Eat casually by the bar (our favorite), chose the dishes of the day or discover their menu in the cosy wood-clad restaurant.

DA BURDE: this restaurant opened since 1901 boasts four generations in the menagement of their activity. The last generation has been able to renew while maintaining the Tuscan culinary tradition in its dishes and in the Florentine T- Bone steak. Andrea Gori takes pleasure from the web and from the menagement of his restaurant.

If it were one, ok maybe two, places only and I really wanted something comfortingly, traditionally Florentine, I would go to a classy trattoria like Burde (which is a little out of town but an easy cab ride) or, right in the heart of town, Sostanza, where you must try the butter chicken, it’s been their specialty for decades.

Da Burde is a historic trattoria in Florence opened in 1901, a classic and quite refined environment where you can taste typical cuisine prepared to perfection. Try the pasta and beans, pasta with escaped meat sauce (meatless vegetables) and leek cake. Address: via Pistoiese, 154 Website: Da Burde

This spot is a bit away from the city center and you will need to get a taxi or take a bus in order to experience it. While it is a bit of a trek, the homestyle meals are well worth making the journey. You’ll find carefully-chosen wines paired with family recipes handed down from generations.

TRATTORIA AL TRANVAI: Located in Piazza Tasso 147, Trattoria Al Tranvai is one of the most suggestive restaurants in the city. Its ribollita is one of the best you will ever find, especially if you order it during the autumn or winter season, as the vegetables will be better.

Founded in 1901, Trattoria da Burde is a culinary institution in Florence. Located outside the tourist center, this trattoria is frequented mainly by locals. The menu offers classic Tuscan dishes such as ribollita, pappa al pomodoro, and bistecca alla fiorentina.

Consider taking a taxi to Trattoria da Burde, one of my favorite places for true Tuscan food in Florence. Go for the cheese platter and Florentine steak. The Gori brothers are well known around town and always offer a fun, satisfying experience.

Trattoria da Ruggero Renowned for their chicken liver crostini but I quite enjoy their red sauce spaghetti (alla carratiera) and meat & potato type offerings. Can’t go wrong with the entire menu imo. Maybe anything seafood I’d avoid.

For less-known restaurants, Sisk suggests that women try: Club Culinario da Osvaldo in Santa Croce, Trattoria Da Burde in between the airport and the city or Casa Ciabattini in the Porta al Prato area.

A little far from the town center, it is worth the trip to get there: it is one of the most typical trattorias in Florence. Famous for the Tuscan recipes like the ribollita and the pappa al pomodoro.

Located just outside the historic center is Trattoria Da Burde, a traditional family-run restaurant in Florence that is a popular spot for locals.