Venice: Rialto Market, just near the Rialto Bridge (Grand Canal), on the side nearer to the train station, and beyond it, the fish market (Pescheria). Florence: Mercato Centrale is the main (covered) market, there is also a...

I don’t recall seeing much porchetta available in Florence. I think you will find prochetta more available in southern Tuscany & Umbria. On the other hand, do try the boiled beef sandwhich at Nerbone in Florence’s...

Fiaschetteria-Trattoria Mario on Via Rosina behind the Mercato Centrale - only open for lunch and it’s advisable to get there early. Sublime zuppa and a wonderful bistecca Florentine.

I took a 1 day cooking class this spring with Judy Witts in her Divina Cucina cooking school. Loved it, both for her generosity and the lovely visit to the mercato centrale in Florence.

In Florence, if you’re looking for a place where mainly local go to...check out Giglio Rosso ristorante on via del Giglo, not far from Mercato Centrale. It is so reasonable with simple wonderful delicious food.

We visited Florence & Bologna in March of last year, so the prices may have changed since then, but I would recommend these two spots without hesitation as excellent values and great experiences. Florence: Nebrone (in Mercato...

that our meal at Cibreo was very good, but enjoyed the Cibreo Cafe for lunch even more...at a fraction of the price. And do try to have a boiled beef sandwich at Nerbone in the Mercato Centrale. Ciao...have a great time!

picks: Florence- Da Mario near the Mercato Centrale. Simple and fantastic food- went there twice. Favorite dish- ribeye with lard on top. In addition to being our favorite in Florence, it was also the best priced food we found....

I lived in Florence for four months and definitely did my fair share of eating.....therefore, I’ve got some ideas for you! There is a small, family run “hole in the wall” called Mario’s Trattoria. Its in...

Mercato Centrale 26. Noisy upscale, crowded place. Long wait but great chops and salads. Restaurant Le Fonticine, Via Nazionale 79. Homemade pasta was excellent. Pan e Vino, Via S. Niccolo 70. Behind our hotel. A real sleeper with...

. NERBONE, Mercato Centrale Always great to visit the markets of an Italian or French city/town and see what’s available. Although there are other food places within the Mercato Centrale, the best is Nerbone, a food stand about...

of information from this issue led me to the Mercato Centrale (Central Market) at Piazza di San Lorenzo. Within this market is Perini, an absolutely wonderful place for sausages, cheeses, and all sorts of prepared foods. The...

't recommend given your interests). By all means, find your way to the Mercato Centrale around noon and try the food at Nerbone. You’ll see people standing in line for the hot beef or pork sandwiches, but at the other end...

somewhere Central would be great too! Thanks for you help!!!

i second the earlier vote/s on Borgo Antico and the Santo Spirito area. also, several places near the Mercato Centrale (on the other Duomo-side of town) are also open on Sundays — Trattoria ZaZa is a always a goodish bet...