This stylish trattoria is known for the crowd of artists and writers who gathered here over the last century. Its literary history is so well known that a sought-after local prize for writers now bears the restaurant's name. The food is worthy of the reputation with four-course meals offered along with fine local wines. Sample artistic dishes such as grilled pigeon or fried flowers of zucchini or pumpkin. Business casual attire.

The prime location near the Uffizi makes this a great stop during a day of sightseeing. "Buca" means "hole in the wall" it Italian, but that's an exaggeration. This restaurant may be small and in a cellar, but this is certainly no hole in the wall. Always crowded. The traditional Tuscan cuisine includes roast pork loin with potatoes and a mix of egg and spinach fettuccine with a beefy mushroom sauce. Remember though that they don't take plastic. Reservations recommended. Casual dress.

Step up to the counter and reveal your choice for one of the various sandwiches, pastas, and wines on the menu. Local Florence residents frequent this establishment. Take a seat amid the other trendy customers and relax until your order is served. A great way to end a pleasant lunch in this café is with an energizing cappuccino or espresso. Business casual attire.

Amid the fashionable shops along the Via Tournboni, this restaurant is a great place to stop and have a cup of coffee or one of the light pasta salads for lunch. The delectable dessert selection cannot be overlooked either. The establishment is famous among locals for being the site in which a bartender invented the popular drink called "Negroni." A plaque is proudly displayed on the wall to memorialize the event. Business casual attire.

Located in an atmospheric 15th century palazzo, the Tuscan wine selection is a huge draw at this popular lunch spot. The wines and the fresh produce and meats come from the restaurant's own farms. Homemade fettuccini with duck sauce is sublime, the crostini is fresh and topped with savory spreads, and shrimp salad with artichokes makes a perfect light lunch. Or, if you are in the mood for steak, the gran pezzo is a thick piece of prime Chiana beef. The cheese selection with fresh pecorino and Caprino is one of the best in town. Reservations recommended. Casual dress.