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When the urge for a pasta-free evening kicks in, head here. This thoroughly contempor-
ary designer noodle bar cooks up beautifully sculpted platters of sushi, sashami, carpac-
cio, rolls and a creative selection of noodle bowls. Late opening hours cater to the chic
party set.
(
055 29 18 40;
www.ristorantemomoyama.it
; Borgo San Frediano 10r; meals €40;
12.30-2.30pm
& 7.30pm-2am)
14
La Carraia
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Take one look at the constant queue out the door of this bright green-and-citrus shop with
its exciting flavours and you'll know you're at a real Florentine favourite. Ricotta and
pear, anyone?
(Piazza Nazario Sauro 25r;
GELATO
9am-11pm summer, to 10pm winter)
Local Life
Piazza del Passera
This bijou square with no passing traffic is a gourmet gem. Pick from cheap wholesome tripe in various guises at
Il Magazzino
( 055 21 59 69;
www.tripperiailmagazzino.com
; Piazza della Passera 2/3; meals €30;
lunch & dinner), or pricier Tuscan classics at
Trattoria 4 Leoni
( 055 21 85 62;
www.4leoni.com
; Piazza
della Passera 2/3; meals €40; lunch & dinner) known for its
bistecca alla fiorentina
(chargrilled T-bone
steak) that it has cooked up since 1550; reservations essential.
