The Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Florence

This restaurant, Il Gusto di XINGE, offers a unique fusion of traditional Chinese cuisine and innovative gastronomy. The chef, Xin Ge, skillfully blends her Chinese roots with a futuristic approach to ingredients and culinary techniques. The menu features a variety of dishes, including Dim Sum, Bao, and Sheng Jian Bao, each meticulously crafted to balance taste and color, and each dish is a small work of art in itself.

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Isotta Rosboch

Food enthusiast – Florence, Italy

A new vision of Chinese cuisine Art, fashion and dream in a plate. Xin ge mixes in an exellent way her past and her future in her cuisine: her Chinese origins and her futuristic approach to raw materials and gastronomy create a new vision of taste and shape.

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With a thrilling tasting menu that ranks amongst the most exciting in the region, Locale Firenze is a unique dining experience. The chef, Simone Capponetto, brings a decade of global culinary experience to the table, crafting dishes that are both creative and deeply rooted in local Tuscan tradition. As the evening progresses, the restaurant transforms into a lively cocktail bar, making it a place where food, fun, and music come together.

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Tom Jenkins

Food Writer – London, UK

Thrilling tasting menu in one of the world's best bars Locale is perhaps best known for being one of The World's 50 Best Bars. But the food offering here has to be one of the most exciting in Florence with Simone Capponetto at the helm, a chef who spent a decade travelling the world, including a stint at Mugaritz, before returning home to Tuscany. There are nods to his former employer in his creativity, but Simone is creating a cuisine all of his own here that speaks of the locality. The vibe is young and fun and be warned the music gets louder as the night goes on when Locale essentially turns into a club, but really you shouldn't miss it. Superb.

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A visit to Enoteca Bruni promises an elevated dining experience with a focus on fine wines. The restaurant is known for its excellent selection of natural wines and high-quality food, including real Mortadella, Burrata, and 4-year-old Parma Ham. Trust their sommelier to guide you through the menu and offer the best pairings for a memorable meal.

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Billy Wagner

Sommelier – Berlin, Germany

A sommelier place. Trust them. With great Burrata, real Mortadella and 4 years old Parma Ham. So you would think this is like a thousand other restaurants? But not at this amazingly high level.

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Established in 1979, Cibrèo Ristorante is not your typical Italian eatery, but a blend of forward-thinking ethos deeply rooted in tradition. It offers a refined dining experience, featuring dishes such as sformato di patate e ricotta and timballo di tortellini, and is cherished by the local art, intellectual, and food scene. The Cibrèo family includes the main restaurant, a traditional Trattoria, a café, and Cibleo, a unique Tuscan-Oriental establishment, all offering diverse experiences and impressive wine lists.

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Saku Tuominen

CEO & Restaurateur – Helsinki, Finland

Cibreo, founded in 1979 by the late Fabio Picchi, is a genuine Florentine institution, but not your average one. First of all, it is both forward-thinking and deeply rooted in tradition, but this doesn't mean the same thing as many people's impression of a "traditional Italian restaurant." It is refined, rather than rustic (eg sformato di patate e ricotta or timballo di tortellini). Secondly, even though there are always tourists, it is dearly loved by the local art, intellectual, and foodie scene and has its own special atmosphere. Thirdly, Cibreo is actually a family of places. The main ristorante is the most sophisticated one. Trattoria is probably the closest to your traditional Italian, and the café is something in-between, almost like a Florence-New Yorkish wine bar with great food, open from 9 am to midnight. Cibleo, a small Tuscan-Oriental (!) place, was Fabio's love letter to both Florence and Kyoto, being the latest addition to this eccentric family. All places are next to each other and would deserve their own recommendation. Needless to say, this being Florence, the wine lists will not disappoint in any of the places. Everyone has their own favorite, but if you are a foodie, no visit to Florence is complete without visiting at least one member of the Cibreo family.

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With a prestigious 3 Michelin star status, Enoteca Pinchiorri is renowned for its fine dining experience and an impressive selection of wines. It is recognized as a significant destination for wine connoisseurs. However, please note that the website is currently unavailable for further information.

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Karime López

Chef – Florence, Italy

One of the most important places for fine wines in Florence is Enoteca Pinchiorri. It's a famous 3 Michelin star restaurant with great wines and fine dining.

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Immerse yourself in an elegant dining experience at Il Palagio, the flagship Michelin-starred restaurant situated on the ground floor of the iconic Four Seasons hotel. With a neoclassical décor that exudes charm and sophistication, the restaurant is helmed by Executive Chef Paolo Lavezzini who maintains a high culinary standard, attracting food enthusiasts with his philosophy of sourcing top-quality natural ingredients from small producers. The menu offers a delightful gastronomic interpretation of regional cuisine with a contemporary twist, complemented by a well-curated and extensive wine list.

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João Oliveira

Food & Wine writer – Porto, Portugal

“Entering a hotel like the Four Seasons Florence is always a special moment; it is like entering an enchanted world where everyone is a prince and princess, and Il Palagio is where hospitality dresses properly. Paolo Lavezzini’s Italian cuisine brought a breath of fresh air to a certain classicism typical of these spaces, from the combination of textures to the choice of fresh and vegetable elements that mark the presence throughout the menu, making this new era of the restaurant a must-visit when passing through the city. Suppose you are looking for an elegant environment, with service comparable or superior to restaurants with more stars and a balanced and refreshing cuisine while maintaining Italian inspiration and comfort. In that case, Il Palagio should be on your Florence bucket list.”

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