Located in the historical centre of Florence near the cathedral and train station of Santa Maria Novella
Tuscan and Italian cuisine sourced locally or farmed ourselves, including Florence's signature dish, the Steak Fiorentina!
Our choice a la carte restaurant near to the train station of Santa Maria Novella (and the arguably more important cathedral of the same name) brings an extremely convenient location to the table, whether you're staying in the historical centre of Florence or travelling in just to dine with us. In fact, given all our ingredients are either farmed by us in Tuscany or sourced locally, the only thing that's not 'zero-km' about La Cantinetta Ristorante is the customers! People come from far and wide to taste true exemplifications of la cucina italiana and we're so proud of it we do not disappoint. You can literally step off the train and be sitting at one of our tables within ten minutes, and if you time it right you can be Rome by midnight! Go to our Reservations page to select the table right for your party but remember, book early to avoid disappointment! We're also walking distance from the rest of Florence's historical centre, making for a delightful after-dinner stroll to burn off that delicious gastronomic experience!
The region of Tuscany in northern Italy has been known since time immemorial for its natural produce, the direct result of a winning combination of various geographical factors.
The generous climate of the region provides a plethora of intense sunshine through the summer months and this bound with generous precipitation makes for perfect cultivation and luscious green valleys, with landscapes to make the finest renaissance artists weep with wonder. Tuscany's hilly and craggy makeup makes a great engine for the ecology and the region is also abundant with spectacular wildlife. Arguably the finest wine-producing area in Italy (and therefore the world), it's also rich in olive groves and particularly known for its Chianina beef. We have grown up in this cooking pot for generations over centuries, indeed to a true Florentine the most divine culinary creations are simply common fare. Along with that comes a bond with the land and a respect for nature and the traditional methods of farming and producing food, not just to eat, but to cherish on a daily basis. So come visit us, come dine with us and savour what is very probably the finest gastronomic experience in the world.
