Amon - small Middle Eastern food counter near Piazza Santa Maria Novella that is casual, inexpensive, and delicious, serving healthy meals served in freshly baked pita
Via Palazzuolo 28
tel. 055 293146

Giubbe Rosse - one of the most famous cafes in Florence, a great place for lunch in Piazza della Repubblica
Piazza della Repubblica 13-14r
tel. 055 212280
www.giubberosse.it

Ristorante Fiorentina (Arezzo) - traditional trattoria well-known for fresh local specialties
Closed Wednesdays
Via L. Pacioli 60
Sansepolcro, Arezzo
tel. 0575 742033

Trattoria Del Carmine- very typical Florentine trattoria, family run, casual atmosphere, reasonable prices
Piazza del Carmine 18r
50124 Florence
tel. 055 218601

Trattoria La Casalinga - near Piazza Santo Spirito, traditional Tuscan home cooking
Via dei Michelozzi 9r
50123 Florence
tel. 055 218624

Trattoria Quattro Leone - book for an early dinner or lunch on the outside patio at this charming restaurant in the Oltrarno, just one block from the Ponte Vecchio, yet in a quiet, characteristic neighborhood. The tiny pedestrian piazza is perfect for young children to people watch or get the wiggles out
Piazza della Passera
Via dei Vellutini 1r
50123 Florence
tel. 055 218562

Trattoria ZaZa - near Mercato Centrale, typical Tuscan fare, including pizza; it gets crowded, so book early when dining with children (it's possible to reserve a table from the website at www.trattoriazaza.it)
Piazza Mercato Centrale 26r
Florence
tel. 055 215411
info@trattoriazaza.it

Cafes and Bakeries

Dolci & Dolcezze
Piazza Beccaria 8r
50121 Firenze
tel. 055 2345458

Dolcissimo
Via Maggio 61r
50125 Firenze
tel. 055 2396268

La Boutique dei Dolci
Via Fabroni 18r
50122 Florence
tel. 055 499503

Mama's Bakery - bagels, chocolate chip cookies, pumpkin pie, cheesecake, muffins, brownies, American coffee... need we say more!
Via della Chiesa 34r
50125 Florence
tel. 055 219214

Sugar & Spice - it is possible to order online and have baked goods delivered; a great selection of American favorites and character birthday cakes.
Via dei Servi 43r
50122 Florence
tel. 055 499503
email. info@sugar-spice.it
www.sugar-spice.it

Gelaterie

Gelateria Grom
Via del Campanile 2
tel. 055 216158

Gelateria Santa Trinita' - try the fondente!
Piazza Frescobaldi 11-12/r (across from Ponte Santa Trinita')
Florence
tel. 055 2381130

Vivoli
Via Isole delle Stinche 7
tel. 055 292334

Lucca

Restaurants

Ristorante da Mariano
via per Chiatri 258a
Lucca
tel. 0583 356046