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Most people are unaware that every region in Italy has its own special regional food. It’s not too different if you’re trying to understand the food in Florence too. First of all, Tuscan food relies on fresh and seasonal produce and there’s much of medieval history that influences the restaurants in Florence. Open up your mind beyond the usual pasta and pizza notions that you have, and you will be mightily surprised.
Do remember that the bread you will find in Florence is without salt and might be a little bland right away. But paired with several of the flavoursome ingredients such as tomatoes, rosemary, porcini mushrooms and the ubiquitous olive oil, you won’t even notice the lack of salt. Also, some of the best food in Florence is paired with wine, so don’t forget to ask for the wine list. Some of the best restaurants in Florence will serve these dishes, so don’t miss out on trying them!
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In most places to eat in Florence, you will find this liver pate served on sliced and toasted bread slices.
Don’t miss out on the delicious local ingredients in this dish – truffle and porcini mushrooms. This is flavourful, gorgeous pasta.
Most restaurants in Florence serve this delicious bread that quite resembles focaccia bread, but thinner, with a ‘smashed’ texture to it.
Ask for this if you want to try the famous meat and cheese platter, especially as an appetiser. You’ll find Prosciutto, salami and several kinds of pecorino cheeses.
One can’t go wrong with melt-in-the-mouth gelato that legend says is Florence’s gift to the world. Don’t miss the pistachio gelato and make sure it’s not artificially flavoured.
