Over the past few years there has been a movement on the gourmet scene in Florence to modernize the traditional Tuscan cuisine. I would like to highlight the newer additions we have found. If you are interested in my “oldies but goodies” please check my post of a few years ago: https://fondlyfromflorence.com/2014/01/17/favorite-restaurants-in-florence/
I’ll start with the neighborhood of Sant’ Ambrogio, which happens to my mine.
Just opened this Spring is Pescepane: Street food
http://www.pescepane.it/la-cucina-pescepane/
Yup, this restaurant had its origins as street food! An Ape truck, which is a three wheeler tiny truck, that visits different neighborhoods during the week.
The food truck is so successful that a restaurant was opened.
We have eaten there three times and intend to go regularly. Small menu, that has small plates as well as main dishes and salads, all seafood. Delicious! Here is the small dining area and a fritto misto; grilled calamari and fish bruschetta…yum
On the next street Via della Mattonaia, you will find Cucineria La Mattonia. http://www.cucinerialamattonaia.com
Don’t have any personal pics as we are just too busy eating. Everything is good, pasta, meat, fish all with a new twist of old favs as well as the BEST pizza (Pizza DOC). Our favorite pizza is “Anni Sessanta” (from the sixties) why I do not know, but my guess is that it originated in Naples during the 1960’s. It is made on their wonderful crust, not too thin and not too thick, with rapine and sausage. A wow! Beware, get their early (7:30) or be sure to make reservations. It is very busy. (Open only for dinner)
Closer to the center is the elegant restaurant Zibibbo.2
http://www.ristorantezibibbo.it/index_en.php
The head chef is Japanese so the menu has many fusion plates, Italian/Japanese style. The decor is modern with beautiful art work on display. Here we are celebrating last year’s wedding anniversary.
For those of you who or vegetarian, vegan or just want a wonderful break from Bistecca Florentina, you must try 5 e Cinque
With family getting ready to eat our Sunday lunch. The wine is organic too!
It is wonderful to see the new food offerings in Florence. Truly, the best of two worlds: traditional Tuscan and Italian nouvelle cuisine so pardon my French: Bon Appétite!
fondlyfromflorence&beyond 
John and I had wonderful food in Sacile last summer so know it¹s all good!
LYN
From: fondlyfromflorence&beyond Reply-To: fondlyfromflorence&beyond Date: Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 8:40 PM To: Lyn Pohlmann Subject: [New post] Florence is becoming the foodie capital of Italy. Some new finds.adding to my favs.
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Indeed Lyn food is great all over Italy! I am enjoying the move from classic regional dishes to more diverse offerings. Love the traditional but to see the new chefs come up with new ideas is fascinating. Thanks for checking the post out.