Where to Eat in Tuscany
Italian — Toscana — the best restaurants, must-try dishes, and practical dining tips for your wine trip to Tuscany.
Local Cuisine
The culinary tradition of Tuscany is rooted in Italian — Toscana cooking. Local restaurants pair regional dishes with wines from the surrounding vineyards, making dining an integral part of the wine country experience.
Must-Try Dishes
Restaurant Recommendations
Fine Dining
Osteria Francescana
Three Michelin stars in Modena — technically Emilia-Romagna but a day-trip icon from northern Tuscany
Il Piastrino
Michelin-starred restaurant in Pennabilli, creative Tuscan-Romagnolo cuisine
Bistro
Trattoria Mario
No-frills communal-table trattoria in Florence's San Lorenzo market, open since 1953
Winery Restaurant
Osteria di Passignano
Michelin-starred dining in the Antinori estate's medieval abbey in Chianti
Casual
Dario Cecchini — Officina della Bistecca
Celebrity butcher Dario Cecchini's famous set-menu steak experience in Panzano in Chianti
Dining Etiquette & Tips
Tipping
Coperto (cover charge) of €1–3 is standard. Tipping 5–10% for good service is generous.
Meal Times
Lunch: 12:30–14:30 · Dinner: 19:30–22:00
Reservations
Book Michelin-starred and popular trattorias 1–2 weeks ahead. Many close Monday or Tuesday.
Vegetarian Options
Good