3 places to eat: Florence

A recent trip to PyCon Italia prompts me to add the Tuscan capital to this series.

Da’ Vinattieri

Via Santa Margherita, 6R, Firenze

Over-the-counter street food. Lorenzo the local tour guide recommended this as his go-to place for lampredotto, and who am I to second-guess him?

Pompi

Via Faenza, 37R, Firenze

Tiny corner café. Has an incredible selection of tiramisù, of which the salted caramel variety is my favourite (though of course, the classic recipe is exquisite too).

l’Pizzachiere

Via San Miniato, 2, San Niccolò

Casual sit-down or takeaway with delicious pizza. Public seating is available just uphill, making this an excellent source for your pizza picnic.

Special mention: Mercato centrale

Piazza del Mercato Centrale, 4

Gigantic market building on two floors, where the ground floor is the market proper (which does have prepared-food outlets as well). Technically open until 5, but many shops close earlier.

The upper floor, in contrast, is a food mecca that is open from morning until midight with an endless variety of options.