A Local’s Guide to a Florence Honeymoon
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Buongiorno, beauties! Have you had your morning cappuccino and pastry? Are you ready to plan your dream Italian honeymoon? Alora, andiamo!
Jack and I have just returned from our nine-month honeymoon abroad and have oodles to tell & tips to share from our favorite destinations. I thought I’d start out with an overwhelmingly popular choice: Florence (or Firenze for my fellow Italians!)
Both having visited Florence & Tuscany on trips prior, we figured we knew everything there was to know about Florence. We knew about the food, the art, the history – but what we didn’t expect was how incredibly romantic the city is! Beautiful architecture, little osterias & wine bars hidden in charming alleyways, art out on the street everywhere!
After a month of wandering the streets with gelato in hand, we accumulated quite the insights to share with you. From where to stay, what to eat, where to drink, what to do & where to shop – consider this your “local guide” courtesy of the DiBlasis.
We’re even treating you with some truly local suggestions from wedding photographer & videographer Olga Makarova, who spoiled us with a little honeymoon photoshoot (which you should absolutely consider booking for yourselves!)
Where To Eat & Drink
Our month consisted of many planned and impromptu dinners at our beloved Il Santo Bevitore. An affordable menu by Florence standards, you’ll find elevated, sophisticated small plates that still sing with rustic Tuscan flavors. Tantalizing ragus, rich risottos, handmade pasta all paired with a trendy selection of natural wine & old-world classics.
Even more memorable to us was the many pre-dinner drinks shared next door at the restaurant’s tiny wine bar, Il Santino. The stylish staff – playing killer playlists akin to our own favorite Brooklyn bars – serve up a rotating list of cool, funky natural wines & small Tuscan snacks. The kicker? Every glass of wine comes with a free little bite – think crusty crostinis with freshly shaved prosciutto, cheeses and tapenades.
Other favorite bites & tipples:
Il Latini – old-school Tuscan fare featuring the classic ‘Bistecca Fiorentina’
La Divina – sourdough, Roman-style pizza made with stoneground flours
Gustapizza – feels like your favorite NY slice joint, only with woodfired Neapolitan pies
SandwiChic – Foccacia sandwiches with a wide array of local Tuscan meats, spreads & cheeses
Gelateria della Passera and My Sugar win our hearts for the best artisanal gelato in Florence (even if Jack and I will never agree on which of the two reigns supreme).
If visiting Florence in the summer, we highly recommend making dinner reservations in advance.
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