A superb restaurant serving Florentine favourites

Popular plate: Start with the truly exquisite white truffle carbonara, and then finish the meal with the pecorino cheese with pears, walnuts and honey.

Noteworthy for: Unlike many Florentine restaurants, La Giostra offers a wide variety of vegetarian options.

One of Florence’s finest dining experiences, La Giostra is a gourmet trattoria serving up traditional Tuscan fare with a modern twist. Owned by nobility, this exceptional eatery boasts a plethora of mouthwatering local dishes - from swordfish carpaccio to goats cheese ravioli; baked Pienza rabbit to real Florentine steak - accompanied by a wonderful wine menu, super friendly service and a beautiful cellar setting.

Although consistently recommended in tourist guide books, there’s no doubt La Giostra remains a real local treasure.