10 CHEAP RESTAURANTS TO EAT IN FLORENCE

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This list of restaurants to eat in Florence Cheap and good, it will help you to enjoy Italian cuisine to the fullest, located among the best in the world, in this city that looks like an open-air museum because of the large number of monuments and works of art it has in its streets.

Although we know that it is difficult not to eat well in Florence, we do think that it is important to be clear about which stores offer a good product quality and that others, more touristy, give you lower quality at a better price.

Based on our gastronomic experience during the three times we have visited this city, in the last one we wrote this list of tips for traveling to Florence, we have made this list of the 10 restaurants to eat cheaply in Florence.

1. Prosciutteria

One of ours Favorite places to eat in Florence is Prosciutteria, located between Piazza della Signoria and Santa Croce.
In this place you can eat some incredible cheese boards, sausages and pickles of high quality for about 12 euros per person or take a delicious panini if it is full.
One of the features of this site is that there are no waiters since it is not a restaurant, you have to order at the bar and take it to your table and if you want a drink, take it directly from a small fridge or get free water.
It is also a good place to buy vacuum-packed cheeses and sausages, prepared to take them on the plane.

Address: Via de 'Neri, 54.
Hours: every day from 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

2. Salumeria Verdi

One of the most famous places to eat in Florence Cheap and good is the Salumeria Verdi. In this place you will be served with sympathy a forceful panini or hot focaccia full of fresh quality products for less than 5 euros.
If you approach the peak hours you will see a long line and although the service is fast, it is better to go between hours if you want to sit down.

Address: Via Giuseppe Verdi, 36.
Hours: Monday to Saturday from 9am to 9pm.

3. I'Tuscani 2

I'Tuscani 2 is one of the best restaurants in Florence Where to try the famous Bistecca alla fiorentina, which is still a thick cut of grilled beef tenderloin, but in Florence it has a special flavor.
The meat is top quality and if you are several people you can try other succulent dishes such as steaks or hamburgers, all accompanied with grilled potatoes and vegetables.
The average price is about 30 euros per person, although if you are good to eat you can ask for a menu for two for 75 euros that includes starter, the meat dish, dessert and house wine.

Address: Via de Federighi, 37R. Tel .: +39 055 906 5507.
Hours: every day from 12 noon to 11 pm

4. I 'Pizzacchiere

I 'Pizzacchiere is another one of the places to eat cheap in Florence having pizza and calzone as its star dishes.
In this small place they serve delicious and forceful homemade pizzas baked for about 10 euros, including drinks.

Address: Via San Miniato 2.
Hours: from Friday to Wednesday from 12: 15h to 14: 30h and from 18h to 22: 30h, Tuesdays only in the afternoon.

5. Fattoria Rossi Firenze

Fattoria Rossi is another one of the restaurants in Florence where products of the highest quality are served by being made on their own farm.
The tables of cheeses and organic sausages accompanied by jams are sublime and the family treatment of the owner explaining the process of elaboration and the history of the place, is a point in his favor. Although the price of the tables are around 20 euros, the high quality of the product makes it more than reasonable.

Address: Piazza De 'Davanzati 3 R.
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 12 noon to 3pm and from 7pm to 9pm, Sunday only at noon.

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6. SandwiChic, one of the places to eat in Florence

In this small and old place known as the merceria they serve some paninis of olive bread, spicy salami, dried tomatoes and cheese sauce and another of ham, pecorino, mushrooms and truffle cream, which will leave you speechless. The sandwiches according to the ingredients they carry, cost between 4 and 5 euros.
Although the menu is very extensive and varied, the friendly owners will help you in the choice.

Address: Via San Gallo 3 / r.
Hours: every day from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

7. The Strega Nocciola

Another of the best things to do in Florence is to try their delicious ice cream of all unimaginable flavors.
The Strega Nocciola, located a few meters from Piazza del Duomo, is one of the best artisan ice cream in Florence. Its creamy ice creams full of flavor include pistachio and nocciola.

Address: Via Ricasoli 16r.
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

8. Degusteria Italiana agli Uffizi

This charming and small restaurant, located between the narrow streets of the old town, is another of the best places to eat in Florence.
Truffle pasta dishes are their specialty, although you can also enjoy their rissotos, tartar, cheeses and good wines.
The price higher than the rest of restaurants, about 40 euros per person, corresponds to the quality of the product and is perfect for a special occasion.

Address: Via Lambertesca, 7. Tel: +39 055 493 9867.
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

9. Ghibellina Forno Pasticceria Bakery

For have breakfast in Florence Nothing better than trying the freshly baked sweet or savory pastries of Ghibellina Forno accompanied by a magnificent Italian coffee.
In addition to cakes and pastries of all kinds, you can buy bread or take a good piece of pizza or a panini to eat.

Address: Rua dos Caldeireiros, 136. Tel .: +351 22 320 5226.
Hours: every day from 6:30 p.m. to 0 a.m.

10. Mercato Centrale

Another of the best sites where to eat cheap in Florence It is the Mercato Centrale full of fresh and quality food stalls, typical of Italy.
You can approach any of the stalls to place the order, find a table and then pick it up, the drink is usually served at the table.
The great variety of meals and the economic prices, usually makes the food court completely filled, although if you wait a while, a table is always raised.
We ate in this market the last time we visited Florence and we loved it, you can also buy Italian products to take away.

Address: Piazza del Mercato Centrale.
Hours: every day from 8 am to 0 am.

A good way to get to know Tuscan cuisine in the most traditional places in Florence is to book this gastronomic tour with a guide in Spanish.
All these restaurants to eat in Florence They are located on the routes that pass through the historic center of the city, which you can organize following these guides optimized according to the days you have available: