Insider guides

The Biblioteca delle Oblate is a library located in a former convent. On the second floor there is a bar and a magnificent terrace. A great place in which to enjoy a drink and listen to jazz.

This restaurant was opened 20 years ago by Prince Asburgo Lorena and is now run by his son Sodano: aristocratic Tuscan cuisine in a high class setting.

Tuscan cuisine, generous portions, affordable prices and smiles all round. One of the few places in Florence which still serves "I coccoli", bread dough fritters which Florentines used to eat as a mid morning snack.

Near to the guesthouse, this theater-restaurant is favorite amongst Florentines. Opened by celebrity chef Fabio Picchi del Cibreo and his wife, the actress and commedienne, Maria Cassi. Great prices for dinner and entertainmen.t

A family-run eatery in the hills surrounding Florence: fresh, homemade pasta and typical products, served in the restaurant and available for purchase in the shop.

Florence has a surprising number of secret gardens, some of which are always open to the public, others only on special occasions .Many are hidden away amidst the city's villas... waiting to be discovered!