Authentic Tuscan cuisine just steps from the Duomo
Tradition, Florentine steak and a convivial atmosphere
Located in Piazza del Mercato Centrale, Bella Toscana is the go-to place for those seeking an authentic gastronomic experience without straying from the city's most iconic areas. The trattoria was born from the idea of offering authentic cuisine, made with select ingredients, distinctive Tuscan recipes, and a welcoming atmosphere that puts both tourists and those who truly know Florence at ease.
Our strategic location allows us to be reached in just a few minutes from both the Santa Maria Novella train station and the Duomo, making us ideal for a lunch break after a visit to the city or for a relaxed dinner in the heart of the historic center. The spacious spaces, with over 280 seats and two outdoor terraces, offer the perfect setting to experience the conviviality typical of Tuscan cuisine.
Meat selection, cooking and authenticity
Florentine steak as tradition dictates
Among the specialties that best represent Bella Toscana, the Bistecca alla Fiorentina (Florentine Steak) holds a central role. It's not simply a dish that's a symbol of the city, but a true gastronomic experience that showcases Tuscan culinary culture through simplicity, technique, and quality meat. The cuts are carefully selected to ensure consistency, flavor, and a cooking method that enhances every aspect of the raw material.
The preparation follows Florentine tradition, with careful attention to timing and careful management of the grill, resulting in a flavorful, tender, and intensely flavorful steak. Visitors to Florence often want to try a real Florentine steak, but finding a restaurant that offers authenticity in the city center isn't always easy. Bella Toscana was created precisely to offer a balance between strategic location and authentic quality, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a true Florentine steak without sacrificing the convenience of a central location.

Alongside meat, the menu offers a selection of traditional Tuscan dishes designed to complement the dining experience with consistent and recognizable flavors. The goal is to offer a truly authentic cuisine, conveying identity and regionality through select ingredients and meticulous preparation.
Real flavors and selected ingredients
Typical Tuscan dishes and Mediterranean cuisine
Bella Toscana's cuisine highlights regional tradition with a simple yet quality-conscious approach.
Our menu combines traditional Tuscan recipes with Mediterranean dishes, designed to offer variety without sacrificing authenticity.
Each dish is born from the desire to respect the original taste of the raw materials, avoiding excess and favoring balanced and recognizable flavors.
wood-fired oven and high digestibility
Organic Pizza with dough left to rise for 72 hours
Our pizza offering stems from a specific philosophy: to prioritize the quality of the ingredients and the time needed to create a truly digestible and flavorful dough.
Bella Toscana's Organic Pizza is made with 72-hour naturally leavened dough, select organic flours, and wood-fired oven baking, creating a light, fragrant, and authentic pizza.
The presence of gluten-free options also broadens the possibility of experiencing pizza in a more inclusive way.
A passion that grows every day
Love for tradition and daily innovation
Each dish is born from a dedicated, repeated gesture and careful selection: we use only fresh, high-quality, locally sourced ingredients, following the seasons. This is our philosophy, simple yet authentic.
Our menu expresses a perfect balance between trust and flavor, blending tradition and innovation. For years, we've been offering our customers evolving dishes, without ever sacrificing the authentic flavor of home. Every day, we bring our customary passion to the table, showcasing the best of our local produce.
Why choose us
Authentic Florentine steak
We carefully select our meat and respect cooking traditions to offer a rich, flavorful Florentine steak, prepared according to Tuscan culinary tradition.
Organic Pizza and natural doughs
72-hour leavened dough, organic flours, a wood-fired oven, and select ingredients: a contemporary pizza that emphasizes simplicity and quality with excellent products.
Strategic location in the center of Florence
Just minutes from the Duomo and the train station, with spacious interiors and two outdoor terraces, you can experience Florence in comfort and tranquility, with a menu to suit every taste.
