Florence is discovered on foot. You cross a square, turn a corner, follow a scent coming from a shop, a bakery, an open kitchen. In spring, everything feels easier: the days get longer, the city center fills up, and a walk can become the best way to get to know the city.
A food walk in Florence often starts from San Lorenzo and the Mercato Centrale. Here, food is not just something to taste: it is part of the landscape, the rhythm of the city, and its everyday history.
And then comes the best moment: sitting down at the table.
San Lorenzo and the Mercato Centrale: an area that smells of Florence
The San Lorenzo district is one of the liveliest places in the historic center. Among shops, market stalls, students, and Florentines, a different part of the city passes through every day.
A place connected to grocery shopping, ingredients, and local products. Around it, the streets lead toward the Duomo, Santa Maria Novella, Via dell’Ariento, and the Medici Chapels. It is the perfect area for those who want to walk, discover, and then stop for something Tuscan to eat.
What to eat during a food walk in Florence
You can start with a Tuscan charcuterie board, made with cured meats, cheeses, crostini, and pickled vegetables. A dish to share, perfect for beginning slowly and tasting different flavors.
Then come the traditional first courses: pappa al pomodoro, ribollita, Mugello tortelli, pappardelle al ragù. Dishes that speak of peasant cooking, bread, vegetables, slow-cooked sauces, and carefully selected ingredients.
Those looking for something more substantial can choose meat: Bistecca alla Fiorentina, tagliata, fillet, peposo. At the table, Tuscany knows how to be simple and generous at the same time.
Trattoria Dedo: a Tuscan stop in the heart of the historic center
At Trattoria Dedo, the menu follows this idea: recognizable dishes, selected ingredients, cuisine made from the heart, and young, informal, attentive service.
You’ll find us in Piazza del Mercato Centrale, in the heart of San Lorenzo. An ideal location for those who wish to take a food walk in Florence, but also for those who live in the city and are looking for a Tuscan trattoria in the center to return to gladly.
On our menu, you’ll find typical Tuscan and Florentine dishes, with a few proposals linked to the Mugello: from potato tortelli to cheeses, all the way to wines selected from small local producers.