Florence · DINING EXPERIENCES
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 dining experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Cook a 4-course Tuscan menu in Florence with a pro chef, then eat it for dinner with wine. Take recipes home.
“Fun night and the food we made was great. Our group took.all the cooking jobs so I just watched. Otherwise it was fine.”
Tuscan dinner in Piazza della Signoria, then a close Three Tenors style concert at Cattedrale dell’immagine in Florence for $88.
“The concert was excellent. We bought the back row and could see and hear well. There are only a total of 6 rows so not much of a difference. The dinner was just okay, but the service at the restaurant was great and the waiters were friendly. The concert doesn’t start until 8:30 and went until 10:00 so you could get to dinner later than 6:30. We had time to burn between dinner and the concert.”
Golden-hour Siena plus two Chianti estates and a farmhouse vineyard dinner, paired with estate wines and olive oil tastings.
“The winery is very passionate and that comes through during the wine tasting as they describe different things about the wine they produce. It was some fantastic food as well!”
Florence evening with a Tuscan 3-course dinner and a Three Tenors style concert in Santo Stefano al Ponte, with reserved seating options.
“Dinner was a 5. Voucher said concert started at 8, so folks rushed through dinner and went to theater only to find the concert actually started at 8:30. Concert was the first night, so it was not as polished as it will become but worth the price. There are 300 seats, so three tier pricing from stage, with each tier of 100 seats last evening. Stage is raised so each tier sees and hears everything.”
Florence evening: Oltrarno pizza dinner, then a Santa Monaca church opera concert with Verdi, Puccini, Rossini arias. 2.5 hours.
“quality of the musicians. top notch singing and playing.”
A candlelit Chianti vineyard evening from Florence with winery tastings, aperitif, and a hearty local dinner served among the vines.
“Amazing experience in an amazing location in Tuscany. Transport was quick to and from Florence.”
Day trip from Florence to Siena and San Gimignano, ending with a Chianti winery dinner and wine tasting, plus optional Pisa.
“We loved, loved, loved, loved this tour! Started with a guided walking tour of Siena - just beautiful and the guide was so interesting and informative. The history of this town is wonderful! Next we visited San Gimignano and it was again wonderful, such a beautiful part of Tuscany. Last stop was a vineyard and dinner (with wines selected to accompany each course). An absolutely wonderful way to spend 8 hours in this gorgeous part of Italy!”
Hard Rock Cafe Florence set-menu lunch or dinner in the Gambrinus Cinema, with two menu choices and a central Piazza della Repubblica setting.
“The staff were friendly but the set menu didn’t have much choice. There was no atmosphere and the staff were encouraging us to buy the merch. We didn’t even look at the items that celebrities donated, we ate and left.”
From Florence to Chianti vineyards for two winery visits, tastings with olive oil, and a sunset dinner paired course by course.
“Fantastic trip! The wine experts at both wineries were amazing and both vineyards had top of the line wine, which was a very pleasant surprise. The Tuscan countryside was amazing, and the visit to Castellina was a nice side excursion. Highly recommend this tour!”
Winery lunch or dinner near San Gimignano in Chianti with guided wine and olive oil tasting, plus a real sommelier pairing meal.
“Outstanding activity. The entire staff treated us as royalty once we arrived. The food WOW and the wine incredible 🇮🇹 worth every single moment. Mari our wine tasting guide was the most helpful and informative guide we have had. Highly recommend.”
Chianti vineyard dinner from Siena with sunset apéritif, winery tasting, historic chapel visit, and a 4-course Tuscan meal.
“Valeska was a great guide!! The wine was wonderful, as was the food! 10/10”
Florence hands-on 4-course Italian dinner class in a 1700s dining room. Cook pasta, sauces, and desserts, then taste with wine.
“We had an early session and therefore ended up the only ones there. We had a great experience cooking dinner for two. Neomi was a fantastic, knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. Molto gentile. The facility was spotless and you could tell they took cleanliness seriously. Overall we had a great time. The food and the experience were both excellent. Highly recommend.”
A 3-hour private dining in Arezzo, Tuscany. Watch a cooking demo, enjoy a 4-course seasonal meal, and go home with an official apron.
“We want to thank you for the wonderful hospitality, For the demonstration of pasta preparation that made it seem easy to prepare (not really), And now we can make pasta in our own home. Thank you for the wonderful lunch with you in a Tuscan home full of acceptance and love. Judy and Jacob”
2-hour Chianni tasting at Amarsi: four Tuscan wines and organic olive oil with a Tuscan lunch or dinner for $59.
“Great tasting. The lady is very nice and the side dishes are just perfect in combination with the wines.”
Florence home dining with a live cooking demo and 4-course meal, family recipes, and wine included. Small group, 2.5 hours.
“Our family had a wonderful time with Luca today. The food and wine pairings were delicious and thoughtfully planned out, and he was so accommodating with our infant and 3 year old daughter (tailoring food for them, had toys they could play with etc). We were able to relax and enjoy ourselves, and would highly recommend this experience to anyone, thanks Luca!”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
