A thoroughly unique take on fine dining

Word to the wise: Save money on your drinks by visiting during Happy Hour. It’s from 5pm until 7pm, Monday to Friday.

Popular plate: The most famous dish (or should that be dishes?) here is the ‘assaggi di primi’, which is a carefully-considered selection of five mouthwatering pastas and risottos.

A thoroughly innovative restaurant in the very centre of the city, Acqua al 2 is primarily known for its innovative ‘assaggi’ (tasting) courses, which allow you to try a little bit of everything, from a selection of exquisite pastas or a large mix of fresh salads to a platter of scrumptious desserts – all without breaking the bank.

But its equally talked about for the hyper-social atmosphere. They place the tables extremely close together to encourage a buzzing interaction between diners. Having gained an extremely loyal local following since it opened in 1979, there’s still nowhere else in Florence quite like it.