iO — Osteria Personale

Florence

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iO — Osteria Personale

Osteria Personale offers elevated and elegantly plated Italian cuisine in a cosy, rustic-chic atmosphere. A hidden gem in Florence located a bit outside the tourist area, but easily reachable by walking along the promenade on the river Arno, which is also a peaceful and romantic experience.

Dining

Florentine cuisine is known throughout the country for its combinations of fresh ingredients proceeding from its extended countryside. As in any other city of Italy, there are some local specialities that you simply cannot miss, like the ribollita (a sort of minestrone), pappa al pomodoro (tomato soup), and the famous bistecca Fiorentina (Florentine t-bone steak). Tuscanian cuisine also has delicious starters, including crostini and bruschetta (toasted bread with various kinds of toppings). Lastly, be sure not to miss cantucci with vin santo (crunchy almond biscuits to be dunked in a sweet Italian dessert wine) when you long for something sweet!