Firenze with Elisabetta
Itinerary
Cradle of the Renaissance, romantic, enchanting and utterly irresistible, Florence (Firenze) is a place to feast on world-class art and gourmet Tuscan cuisine. Unsurprisingly, the entire city centre is a Unesco World Heritage Site. But to find the best addresses, you need insider tips.
Meet Elisabetta Pandolfini! With her three siblings, she represents the third generation of Pandolfini family taking over Mattei's Biscottificio. She took us around Florence, selecting her favorite spots around town. Swipe to see the city through her eyes.
STAY
Her top 3:
🛎 Oltrarno Splendid, A boutique B&B that offers a side to the city away from the tourists. This 18th-century palazzo is in right by the River Arno, in the artisan-favoured, artistic namesake neighbourhood.
🛎 Numeroventi, multidisciplinary Artist Residency housed in a 1510 Palace, boutique hotel and kitchen. Thanks to this constant flow of energy, the rooms regularly change their appearance, with new components.
🛎 Four Seasons Firenze, a resort oasis in Florence. It has an 11-acre (4.5 hectares) walled garden, the largest private botanical garden in the city.
EAT
Her top 3:
🍝 Cantinetta Antinori, Housed in the vaulted ex-cellars of 15th-century Palazzo Antinori (city pad of one of Tuscany’s foremost wine-producing dynasties), this place is perfect for a quiet meal with top-notch service. Menus are based on Tuscan classics with some seasonal variation.
🍝 Cibreo Ristorante, The iconic Cibrèo, a famous name in Florentine catering with a success story for over 40 years, doubles its presence in the exclusive location of the historic Helvetia & Bristol Florence, offering an original menu based on highly selected Italian specialties.
🍝 Procacci, Calling this place “gastronomy” or “wine bar” is almost reductive because, in fact, it is both things and also much more: it is a precious corner of the city, known and beloved thanks to its specialities related to truffle processing. There is no Florentine that doesn’t know Procacci‘s sandwiches.
DRINK
Her top 3:
🍸 Il Santino not only has a fabulous wine selection, both by the bottle and by the glass, it also serves delicious snacks that range from a serious selection of cured meats and cheeses, crostoni, desserts and even some mains.
🍸 Locale, It’s located in the ancient opulence of the Medici Florence is still preserved inside and lives in the cocktails of the bar: spectacular creations with an international soul signed by Matteo di Ienno, a mixologist of great experience, and above all, of great creativity and mastery.
🍸 Mad, Souls & Spirits, a cocktail bar in San Frediano where nobody ever looks at the clock
DISCOVER
Her top 3:
🏛 Museo Bottega Mattei, a space where it is possible to visit the collection of objects, photographs and documents dedicated to telling the story of the Biscottificio and the Pandolfini family, which has guided it since 1904 when it received it from Antonio Mattei, and where it is also possible to taste and buy. products.
🏛 Palazzo Strozzi, a dynamic cultural centre of international importance offering a high quality exhibition and public programme within a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture
🏛 Uffizi Gallery, houses some of the most important works of the Renaissance, including works by Leonardo da Vinci, Giotto, Botticelli and Michelangelo
SHOP
Her top 3:
🛒 Gerard, a boutique with a mix between streetwear and sportswear in the heart of Florence.
🛒 Officina del Profumo Santa Maria Novella, Started in the 16th century by Dominican friars, this is more like a museum than a perfume shop since it stocks an awesome range of perfumes, herbal elixirs and soaps based on, of all things, vinegar.
🛒 Lisa Corti, home and ready to wear textile emporium.
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