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Eating
6
Mariano
€
SANDWICHES
Around since 1973 and our favourite for its simplicity. Sunrise to sunset, this brick-vaul-
ted, 13th-century cellar gently buzzes with Florentines propped at the counter sipping cof-
fee or wine. Come here for a coffee-and-pastry breakfast, light lunch (the salads are good),
aperitivo
or
panino
to eat on the run.
(Via del Parione 19r;
8am-3pm & 5-7.30pm Mon-Fri, 8am-3pm
Sat)
7
L'Osteria di Giovanni
€€
It's not the decor that stands out at this friendly neighbourhood eatery. It's the cuisine,
which is Tuscan and creative. Think chickpea soup with octopus, or pear and
ricotta-stuffed
tortelli
(a type of ravioli) bathed in a leek and almond cream. Added extras
include a complimentary glass of
prosecco
(a type of sparkling wine) and plate of
coccoli
(traditional Florentine salted fritters) as a starter.
(
TUSCAN
055 28 48 97;
www.osteriadigiovanni.it
;
Via del
Moro 22; meals €35;
dinner Mon-Fri, lunch & dinner Sat & Sun)
8
Il Latini
€€
TRATTORIA
A veteran guidebook favourite built around melt-in-your-mouth
crostini
(toasts with vari-
ous toppings), pasta and roasted meats served at shared tables. There are two dinner seat-
ings (7.30pm and 9pm), with service ranging from charming to not so charming. Bookings
mandatory.
(
055 21 09 16;
www.illatini.com
; Via dei Palchetti 6r; meals €35;
lunch & dinner Tue-Sun)
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