After eating the best food in Florence at restaurants, in markets and on the street over three separate visits, we’re finally ready to share our picks for the must-eat foods and drinks that all travelers should experience at least once in person. Maybe twice. Read on to discover our Florence food favorites and the ones you need to eat during your visit.

Florence is one of the great food cities in all of Italy. While its signature dishes haven’t reached the global fame of Neapolitan pizza or Roman pasta, the city specializes in a range of classic Tuscan food that may be less familiar to many but equally satisfying to most.