Top Florence Dining Experiences

Try your hand in an Italian kitchen on this cooking class in Florence. Set in a palace in the heart of the city, learn how to whip up an authentic 4-course dinner with the help of an expert instructor. Craft Tuscan classics such as fresh pasta, chicken stew and tiramisu for dessert. Reward your hard work afterward with a feast of your creations, paired with delicious Tuscan wine. Numbers are limited to 16 in this small-group workshop in order to keep your experience intimate.

Eat the best steak in Florence! What's more, you'll join our Expert Chef in the kitchen and cook it yourself in this unique cooking class! Learn about Italian Tuscan cuisine and how to prepare the best 'Bistecca Fiorentina' Steak to enjoy with a 3 course meal and Chianti wine. Have fun with our Italian chefs in a traditional trattoria and their professional kitchen. We only use the highest quality ingredients and certified Chianina beef steak so you know you're getting authentic Italian food. You'll discover the secret to true Italian cooking, local ingredients and what makes this steak so special.

Learn to make pizza and gelato during this culinary experience on a Tuscan estate near Florence, perfect for lovers of culture and cuisine. Your professional Italian chef provides a fun hands-on cooking lesson that culminates in a 3-course feast of appetizers, pizza, and gelato, accompanied by wine and beer. Plus, you'll receive a recipe booklet to take home and practice your newfound skills.

Spend a romantic evening in the Chianti region with a winery visit and dinner outdoors in the vineyard.

Take a seat for a 5-course tasting dinner at an elegant local restaurant and museum, a 17th-century villa restaurant. After the meal, which is prepared by a Michelin-starred chef, you’ll have time to browse a temporary exhibit displayed in the on-site museum. Your evening then finishes on a high note with a trip to the restaurant’s private top terrace for an exclusive viewing of nighttime Florence.

Enjoy skip-the-line entry to the Hard Rock Cafe Florence after a day of sightseeing in the Renaissance city. Relax with some good old fashioned rock 'n' roll as you sit down to classic American fare. Check out the shirt Jimi Hendrix wore in his 1967 performance at London’s Imperial College or the jacket worn by John Lennon in 'How I Won the War.' Your ticket includes the option of a 2- or 3-course dinner as you take in the rock memorabilia around you.

Get ready for a total immersion into Tuscan life! Learn how to make pasta dough and sauce from scratch, then dine on your creations in a cozy, local home. • Start by making the perfect pasta dough, then prepare 2 kinds of pasta: stuffed pasta (tortelli or ravioli) and long pasta (tagliatelle or tagliolini). Make the filling as well as 2 delicious sauces, one for each kind of pasta, before sitting down to enjoy! • Wine is included • Easily accessible by public transportation • Communal cooking class and dining for up to 4 people • Local host Laurence is a seamstress from Paris who's been living in Tuscany for 18 years

Enjoy an elegant evening of Italian opera and Tuscan cuisine with this perfectly paired combo in the heart of Florence. Take the guesswork out of picking a restaurant and head to your reserved table at an authentic trattoria before the show. A short walk leads to the medieval Santa Monaca church, where ancient stones and rich acoustics set the scene for a performance of classic arias by Italy’s greatest composers.

Enjoy two of Italy’s most famous cultural institutions simultaneously with a food-and-opera package in Florence. After harvesting seasonal vegetables and fruits from a garden, you’ll be party to Italian culinary secrets during a cooking class. Then, unlike with most cooking classes, you’ll listen to live Italian opera while enjoying the fruits of your labors.

You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta (filled pasta + fresh pasta) from scratch with your Cesarina. As the icing on the cake you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture. • Learn to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand • Learn to make 2 iconic pasta types • Learn to make the iconic tiramisu • Small-group cooking class with a maximum of 12 people. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine with other lovely guests • Enjoy an Italian Aperitivo to warm-up Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country. They are welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Bring home the delicious souvenir of a new skill with this 3-hour cooking class in Florence. Learn to make a true Neapolitan pizza as well as traditional Italian gelato.

Explore the hidden passageways of the Palazzo Vecchio on this small-group tour in Florence. Enjoy the opportunity to visit areas of the museum that have historically not been open to the general public, such as medieval stairways and narrow passageways behind hidden doors. Hear about the history of the building and its contents from your local guide. At the conclusion of the tour, head to an historic restaurant int the Medicean district for a traditional Florentine lunch.

For a truly memorable meal in Florence, join a local chef in preparing a homemade menu of authentic pasta and other Tuscan dishes. During a private cooking lesson, help choose and make different types of fresh pasta with sauces and a meat dish if you like, finished off with a decadent Italian dessert. Learn kitchen tips and tricks passed down through generations so you can recreate the flavors of Tuscany back home.

Treat your taste buds while in Florence on this 1-hour cheese and wine tasting. Accompanied by an expert sommelier guide, enjoy the setting of a traditional Italian wine bar as you’re introduced to platters of fresh Tuscan specialties, complemented by four regional wines. Learn about the flavor notes and characteristics of each wine as you sample olive oils, cheeses and more. Numbers are limited to 12 on this small group tour to keep the experience as intimate as possible.

Visit a 900-year-old Tuscan castle, where you can learn how to make pasta and taste wine from the historic cellars, on this half-day tour. With a small group, eat a lunch of pasta you made by hand and taste three wines. After lunch, enjoy free time to explore the vineyards and wander the castle's grounds.

Enjoy a memorable meal at a Tuscan farmhouse. After a convenient pickup from the train station in Florence, ride through the picturesque countryside to a rural estate set among vineyards, olive groves, and towering Cypress trees. Indulge a delicious multi-course meal of traditional Tuscan dishes, including local cheeses and salumi, homemade pastas, wild game, and gelato or tiramisu. Upgrade your celebratory dinner to include a wine pairing and live music.

Delight your senses with this gourmet food and wine experience at a centuries-old Tuscan farmhouse. Travel through the rolling vineyards and olive groves of the countryside near Florence to arrive at a working farm and winery in the famed Chianti region. Meet resident animals and tour the historic grounds, and then enjoy a fresh, farm-to-table dinner of local specialties accompanied by a tasting of different wines like Chianti and prosecco. For a truly immersive meal, you can even help out in the kitchen if you wish.

Let your taste buds carry you back in time at a historical feast designed to re-create the flavors of the Renaissance. Gather around a shared, candlelit table with a small group to savor dishes expertly prepared by a chef and culinary archaeologist. Learn the history of each dish as it is presented, including stories of famous aristocrats and royals whose palates it once pleased. The scratch-based, multicourse meal is made with fresh, organic ingredients known to be used at the most illustrious Renaissance dinner tables.

Join us on a sensory journey through which you will experience the colors and flavors of the Tuscan countryside through the sight, smell, taste, and touch of her wines. Discover the magical process that converts grapes into wine. Explore the characteristics that the wine takes directly from its climate and location. Taste the influence that the winemaker has on the final product through his or her choices during the production process. The wine tasting will be accompanied by a fabulous charcuterie board featuring some of Tuscany’s most noteworthy and unique products. Our products come from local producers. The concept of our restaurant is farm to table. We have personally met the producer, visited their farm, and tasted their products before bringing them to you in Florence. We invite you to get to know Florence through its food and wine. Our culinary traditions are just as important to our culture and identity as the masterpieces of art and architecture in our beautiful city.

Experience the famous flavors and beauty of Chianti on a half-day wine tasting tour from Florence. Visit three different wineries, where you’ll learn to sample varietals such as Chianti Classico and Sangiovese like a true Italian, and savor typical Tuscan products like olive oil, pecorino cheese, and prosciutto during an included lunch or dinner. A wine-loving guide arranges all transport and logistics for a delicious, carefree day in wine country.

Hi, my name is Matteo and thank you for being here!   In my family business we make Tuscan pottery since generations and after achieving the Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor we decided to share our knowledge to who wants to discover that very ancient tradition.  In a full immersive two/three hours class we will experience together all the process in ceramic making.  After the class I will bring you to the Osteria di Fuori, the oldest restaurant in Montelupo (it was built on the Renaissance!) to enjoy a lunch made with typical Tuscan food and Chianti wine. Then I won't say more, it's a full-immersive experience that you have to feel with all your senses.

Journey between the picturesque villages of Cinque Terre by bus, boat, and train with a guide during this full-day tour from Florence. Visit the villages of Monterosso, Vernazza, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. Traditional Italian lunch and round-trip transportation from central Florence included.

Immerse yourself in Florentine culture and cuisine during an in-home three-hour cooking presentation with a four-course meal. Learn how to prepare a variety of local dishes including a starter, pasta, side-dish, and main course. In true Italian fashion, your meal also comes with wine and dessert. As an added bonus, take home a Cesarine shopping bag and apron to remember your day of Italian cooking.

If you want to discover the secrets of Italian cuisine we suggest you to take part in our Cooking Class in Florence. You will be guided by professional chefs and you will live an intimate experience thanks to the very small number of participants. Small-group italian cooking class in Florence. Learn the traditional and modern arts of pasta making. Learn how to prepare a classic Italian meal in a home-like, cooking school kitchen. Enjoy your dishes with complimentary Tuscan wine. Receive a recipe booklet and diploma after your class. Enjoy personalized attention from the chefs in a small-group class limited to 20 people at most.