Typical Tuscan dishes in the historic center of Florence
Authentic flavours and traditional cuisine
Bella Toscana's menu was born from the desire to offer a distinctive, authentic cuisine deeply rooted in regional tradition. At our restaurant, located in Piazza del Mercato Centrale, just minutes from the Duomo and Santa Maria Novella train station, Tuscan cuisine is interpreted through select ingredients, meticulous preparation, and an approach that emphasizes the authentic simplicity of flavors.
Discover the Bella Toscana menu
Our Tuscan menu is designed to complement every moment of the day with dishes that showcase Florence and its gastronomic heritage. Traditional appetizers, rich first courses, select meats, and recipes rooted in local culinary culture come together in a balanced offering, suitable for both first-time visitors and those seeking to rediscover the traditional flavors of Tuscany in a welcoming atmosphere.
The restaurant's atmosphere contributes to making the experience even more enjoyable. The spacious interior, two outdoor terraces, and strategic location in the historic center allow you to experience the city in greater tranquility, enjoying a break dedicated to good food. For those looking for a restaurant in central Florence where you can find authenticity and quality without sacrificing a convenient location, Bella Toscana is an ideal choice.
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Menu
From traditional Florentine dishes to specialties prepared with select ingredients, Bella Toscana offers a gastronomic experience designed to showcase the authentic flavors of Tuscan cuisine. Book your table and discover the pleasure of experiencing Florence through its most iconic flavors.
We offer a varied menu. To check for allergens, please consult the key with the relevant numbers indicating the presence of allergens.
* Cover charge €3/person
Allergies and intolerances
If you have any allergies, intolerances, or even just dietary preferences, please let our staff know and they will tailor the menu to your specific needs.
Celiacs
Vegetarians
Vegans
Antipasti
BRUSCHETTA WITH TOMATO (1)
8,00 €
TUSCAN LIVER CROSTINO (1.12)
10,00 €
BUFFALO CAPRESE (7)
16,00 €
HAM AND MELON
15,00 €
SPINACH PIE WITH GORGONZOLA FONDUE (3.7)
14,00 €
HAM WITH BUFFALO MOZZARELLA (7)
16,00 €
COCCOLI RAW CHEESE AND STRACCHINO CHEESE (1.7)
14,00 €
PLATE OF FINE CHEESES AND JAMS (7,8)
24,00 €
BURRATA WITH TRUFFLE (7.8)
18,00 €
LARGE BEAUTIFUL TUSCAN CUTTING BOARD X2 (1,3,7,8,12)
28,00 €
PLATE OF FINE CHEESES AND FRESH TRUFFLE (7,8)
24,00 €
PLATE OF FINE CHEESES AND FRESH TRUFFLE (7,8)
24,00 €
Carpaccio and Tartare
BEEF TARTARE OUR WAY (3.6)
22,00 €
TARTARE WITH FRESH TRUFFLE FLAKES (3.6)
26,00 €
BEEF CARPACCIO WITH ROCKET AND PARMESAN (7)
22,00 €
Primi Piatti
SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATO AND FRESH BASIL (1,3,12)
12,00 €
SPAGHETTI WITH BOLOGNESE SAUCE (1,3,7,9,12)
14,00 €
Homemade Bolognese Ragù Lasagna (1,3,7,9,12)
15,00 €
CAPPELLACCI WITH BUTTER AND SAGE (1,3,7)
15,00 €
CAPPELLACCI WITH PECORINO CHEESE AND PEARS (1,3,7)
16,00 €
MUGELLANA TORTELLONI (1,3,7,12)
18,00 €
MEZZE MANICHE ALLA CARBONARA (1,3,7)
15,00 €
TAGLIATELLE WITH PORCINI MUSHROOMS (7.12)
16,00 €
PICI CHEESE AND PEPPER (1,3,7)
16,00 €
PICI WITH GARLIC (3.7)
15,00 €
POTATO GNOCCHI WITH HOMEMADE PESTO (1,3,7,8)
14,00 €
PAPPARDELLE WITH WILD BOAR RAGOUT (1,3,7,12)
18,00 €
TAGLIATELLE WITH FRESH SEASONAL TRUFFLE (1,3,7)
20,00 €
RISOTTO WITH PORCINI MUSHROOMS AND FRESH TRUFFLE (7.12)
22,00 €
FRESH TRUFFLE RAVIOLI (1,3,7)
22,00 €
Fish specialties
LINGUINE WITH CLAMS *(1,3,12,14)
18,00 €
SPAGHETTI WITH SEAFOOD *(2,3,4,12,14)
18,00 €
FISHERMAN'S RISOTTO *(2,4,12,14)
18,00 €
SMOKED SALMON CARPACCIO (4)
22,00 €
Soups
RIBOLLITA (1.9)
12,00 €
TOMATO PAPPA (1,9,12)
10,00 €
MINESTRONE WITH SEASONAL VEGETABLES (9)
12,00 €
Salads
Insalate
GREEK SALAD (7)
(SALAD, TOMATOES, OLIVES, CUCUMBER, ONION, GREEK FETA)
14,00 €
Insalata Caesar (1,3,7,12)
(SALAD, GRANA PADANO, CUCUMBER, CHICKEN, TOASTED BREAD, CAESAR SAUCE)
16,00 €
BEAUTIFUL TUSCAN SALAD (4,8,11)
(Arugula, Avocado, Smoked Salmon, Chia Seeds, Grana Padano)
17,00 €
Florentine Steak
FLORENTINE STEAK FROM SCOTTONA (MIN 1.5 KG)
70.00 € / Kg
HEIFER RIB (MIN 1.2 KG)
60.00 € / Kg
CHIANINA PGI FLORENTINE STEAK (MIN 1.5 KG)
85.00 € / Kg
CHIANINA RIB IGP (MIN 1.2 KG)
75.00 € / Kg
BLACK ANGUS FLORENTINE STEAK (MIN 1.5 KG)
100.00 € / Kg
BLACK ANGUS RIB (MIN 1.2 KG)
90.00 € / Kg
Second courses
FILLET WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR (1,7,12)
34,00 €
FILLET WITH GREEN PEPPER (1,7,8,12)
34,00 €
FILLET WITH FRESH TRUFFLE (7)
38,00 €
GRILLED CHIANINA PGI FILLET
36,00 €
SLICED BEEF WITH ROCKET AND PARMESAN (7)
28,00 €
SLICED BEEF WITH PORCINI MUSHROOMS *(7.12)
30,00 €
CHICKEN CUT WITH ROCKET AND PARMESAN (7)
30,00 €
PEPOSO ALL'IMPRUNETA (1.12)
20,00 €
GRANDMA'S MEATBALLS
18,00 €
AUBERGINES PARMIGIANA
16,00 €
Side dishes
MASHED POTATOES WITH FRESH TRUFFLE FLAKES
14,00 €
ROAST POTATOES
7,00 €
FRIES *
7,00 €
PAN-SAUTEED SPINACH * OR SOUR
7,00 €
GRILLED SEASONAL VEGETABLES
7,00 €
BEANS WITH OIL AND ROSEMARY
7,00 €
Homemade desserts
TIRAMISU (1,3,7)
8,00 €
PANNA COTTA (7)
(CHOCOLATE, CARAMEL, RASPBERRIES)
7,00 €
CHEESECAKE (1,3,7,8)
(CHOCOLATE, CARAMEL, RASPBERRIES)
8,00 €
CRÈME BRÛLÉE (3,6,7,8)
8,00 €
3-FLAVORED ICE CREAM CUP **
8,00 €
COFFEE AFFOGATO
9,00 €
PRATO CANTUCCI AND VIN SANTO (1,3,7,8)
9,00 €
BEAUTIFUL TUSCAN SORBET (12)
9,00 €
Wine list
From traditional Florentine dishes to specialties prepared with select ingredients, Bella Toscana offers a gastronomic experience designed to showcase the authentic flavors of Tuscan cuisine. Book your table and discover the pleasure of experiencing Florence through its most iconic flavors.
We offer a varied menu. To check for allergens, please consult the key with the relevant numbers indicating the presence of allergens.
* Cover charge €3/person
Allergies and intolerances
If you have any allergies, intolerances, or even just dietary preferences, please let our staff know and they will tailor the menu to your specific needs.
Celiacs
Vegetarians
Vegans
Red wines
CHIANTI RUFFINO
The unmistakable floral notes of violet from Sangiovese accompany a pleasant freshness on the palate capable of enhancing any dish.
80% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot
€ 18,00 € 28,00
THE LEO CHIANTI SUPERIORE €32.00
From the best vineyards of the Chianti denomination, a Chianti Superiore delicate on the palate and with an elegant bouquet of fresh plums.
70% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot, 10%Cabernet Sauvignon
AZIANO CHIANTI CLASSICO €36.00
A Chianti Classico faithful to tradition, medium-bodied, which enhances the floral notes typical of Sangiovese.
80% Sangiovese,10% Merlot, 10%Cabernet Sauvignon
€ 22,00
CHIANTI CLASSICO DUCAL RESERVE
This wine is one of the symbols of the founding of Chianti Classico DOCG. A Chianti Classico Riserva with a traditional approach, aged for 24 months in oak barrels, where it develops a bouquet
complex and refined
80% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot E Cabernet Sauvignon
€ 26,00 € 42,00
CHIANTI CLASSICO CASTELLARE
A historic wine made only from native vines, only for determined people who never have to ask.
Sangiovese 95%. Canaiolo 5%. Aging: 7 months in barriques
€ 26,00 € 46,00
PEPPOLI CHIANTI CLASSICO ANTINORI
Tenuta Pèppoli is located five kilometers northeast of Tenuta Tignanello and extends over 140 hectares of vineyards.
Sangiovese 90%, Merlot and Syrah 10% 9 months in oak barrels
€ 45,00
MARCHESE ANTINORI CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA €75.00
This historic wine, produced since 2011, is made with grapes from the Tignanello estate. It is composed of
from Sangiovese grapes combined with a small portion of other complementary varieties.
€ 85,00
NIPOZZANO RESERVE OLD VINE DOCG
It lends itself to pairings with grilled meat but is also excellent with the great classics of Tuscan cuisine.
Sangiovese, Malvasia Nera, Colorino, Merlot, Canaiolo
€ 49,00
NIPOZZANO RESERVE DOCG
It lends itself to pairings with grilled meat but is also excellent with the great classics of Tuscan cuisine.
Sangiovese, Malvasia Nera, Colorino, Merlot
€ 85,00
CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA CASTELLARE
A careful selection of the best grapes, to obtain from each vintage a wine that best interprets the territory of this Chianti Classico reserve. The refinement lasts for approximately 15 months in
used barriques, followed by another 15 months in the bottle.
Sangiovese 95%, Canaiolo 5% 15 months in barrique
€ 38,00 € 65,00
SANTEDAME HERMITAGE
Romitorio di Santedame is ruby red in color, and on the nose it is intense and complex with notes of red berries and ripe plum, followed by hints reminiscent of black peppercorns and tobacco.
On the palate it shows good structure and harmony with velvety tannins and intriguing balsamic notes.
30 months in concrete vats and barriques.
Merlot 40%, Colorino 60%
€120
RISERVA DUCALE ORO GRAND SELECTION
From the best bunches selected in the Ruffino estates in Chianti Classico, Riserva Ducale Oro is born, a wine aged for 36 months in large oak barrels and designed to evolve
continuously and for a long time thanks to the passage of time.
85% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot,5% Colorino
36 months, of which 12 months in oak barrels and 12 months in second passage barriques
€ 35,00 € 65,00
BADIA A PASSIGNANO GRAND SELECTION ANTINORI
This is a full-bodied and complex red wine, with unmistakable aromas of berries, cherries and sweet spices.
Sangiovese 14 months in barrique
€ 99,00
BOLGHERI DOC RED WINE OF MARS
Ruffino's interpretation of the Bolgheri area, where some of the finest Tuscan red wines of the highest quality have long been produced. An intense wine, with clear notes of wild berries and elegant hints of ripe red fruit.
balsamic.
Cabernet Sauvignon,Merlot
8 months in barrique
€ 55,00
BOLGHERI DOC BECCAIA
Structured wine with great tannins and intense aromas of soft berries, as exhilarating as the bouquet.
40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Verdot
8 months in barrique
€ 50,00
VILLA ANTINORI IGT
That drawing on the label, depicting Villa del Cigliano, symbolizes the concept of home, of territory, of Tuscany. "The French have chateaux? And we have villas!"
Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. 12 months in barrique
€ 50,00
THE NOBLE BRACCESCA OF MONTEPULCIANO
Marchesi Antinori's Braccesca. A Montepulciano DOC whose flavor lends itself to a variety of occasions and culinary pairings.
€ 50,00
SABAZIO RED WINE FROM MONTEPULCIANO
Made from Sangiovese with a small percentage of Merlot, in the best sub-zones of the denomination, for a Vino Nobile with a distinct, balanced and elegant character.
85% Prugnolo Gentile, 15% Merlot
€ 40,00
BOTROSECCO THE DEADLY
It has an intense red color. On the nose, it opens with a bouquet of ripe red fruits that blend with aromas of undergrowth, spices, white pepper, and mint.
€ 60,00
NEW NOBLE LODOLA OF MONTEPULCIANO
Produced in the most suitable areas, a traditional Nobile di Montepulciano that combines an elegant bouquet of ripe fruit with a soft yet decisive character.
Sangiovese 80%, Merlot 20% 18 months in oak barrels
€ 26,00 € 44,00
SANTA CRISTINA LE MAESTRELLE FARM
Ruby red in color with purple highlights. On the nose, fruity and floral notes of cherry and violet stand out, harmoniously blending with vanilla aromas.
Sangiovese - Merlot
€ 35,00
BOLGHERI ANTINORI BURNED
An intense, full-bodied wine with hints of blackberries and raspberries. Cabernet Sauvignon 37%, Merlot 24%, Cabernet Franc 18%, Syrah 17%, Petit Verdot 4%
€ 75,00
POMINO NERO
Ruby red, bright and clear. The nose is complex and elegant, revealing intense berry notes, characterized by currant and raspberry, which pairs very well with the hints of
mint balsamic.
€ 55,00
MORELLINO DI SCANSANO - RED OF MARS
Produced with grapes from the best area of the denomination, this bottle is Ruffino's interpretation of this Maremma red wine. Good structure, fresh, with hints of
of plum and violet.
Sangiovese 90%, Merlot 5%, Cabernet Sauvignon 5 %.
€ 48,00
RED WINE FROM MONTALCINO PIAN DELLE VIGNE ANTINORI
Rosso di Montalcino has an intense and luminous ruby red color. The nose opens with hints of cherry, plum, and small red fruits. The palate is vibrant and savory.
Sangiovese: 12 months in Slavonian oak barrels
€79,00
MONTALCINO RED WINE MONTALCINO WINERY
Sangiovese 100%.
On the palate it is full-bodied, rich in tannins but at the same time soft and very drinkable.
€ 40,00
MODUS SUPER TUSCAN
A fine selection of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet aged in small oak barrels.
A complex bouquet of fruit, tobacco and spices, full-bodied and seductive on the palate
make up Ruffino's Suertuscan.
€ 36,00 € 69,00
THE FIRST WAY TO TUSCAN
A fine selection of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet aged in small oak barrels.
A complex bouquet of fruit, tobacco and spices, full-bodied and seductive on the palate make up Ruffino's Suertuscan.
€ 129,00
TUSCAN LARK
Alauda is the contemporary face of Tuscan winemaking. A unique blend that expresses the uniqueness of the terroir it expresses. Three grape varieties, three distinct crus,
Cabernet Franc 47%,Merlot 43%, Colorino 10%. 80%,Merlot 20%
24 months in French oak barriques and at least 4 months in bottle
€199,00
TIGNANELLO SUPER TUSCAN
It was the first Sangiovese to be aged in barriques, the first modern red wine blended with non-traditional varieties (such as Cabernet), and among the first red wines not to use
white grapes
€ 240,00
AMARONE
It has intense aromas of cherry, currant, chocolate and spices, it is soft, elegant, perfectly balanced.
70% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, 10% Molinara
€ 59,00 - €119,00
Brunello di Montalcino Greppone Mazzi
30/60 hl oak barrels for 24 months, 12 months in steel and 4 months in bottle
Sangiovese 100%.
From the Ruffino estate in Greppone Mazzi, a traditional Brunello aged for 36 months in large oak barrels. Deep balsamic and ripe fruit aromas complement a powerful grace.
on the palate.
€ 110,00
BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO PLAIN OF THE ANTINORI VINEYARDS
Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino has a ruby red color. It is complex on the nose,
balsamic hints of menthol and cloves
Sangiovese: 24 months in Slavonian oak barrels, 12 months in bottle
€149,00
Brunello di Montalcino Castel Giocondo
CastelGiocondo is a unique place in Montalcino, where the great variety of exposures and soils –
galestro, clays and Pliocene sands – give this Brunello infinite nuances.
Sangiovese 100%.
€135,00 € 65,00
LIGHT BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO DOCG
Intense ruby red, the nose reveals aromas of ripe cherry, plum, and spice. On the palate, it is enveloping and persistent, with soft tannins and a balanced finish.
Sangiovese 100%
€ 320,00
SHINY
Lucente presents a ruby red color. On the nose, it expresses the sunny character of the vintage with notes of pomegranate, blackberry, and violet that blend with elegant spices.
Sangiovese, Merlot
€ 75,00
LIGHT
The Sangiovese gives the wine its more rustic and spirited character, while the Merlot completes it by adding softness and pleasantness. 2 years of aging in new barriques smooth out the
hardness and make it silky and velvety. A powerful and structured wine, the perfect gift for lovers of the genre.
€ 280,00
White Wines
PINOT BIANCO VILLA ANTINORI MONTELORO ESTATE
It is characterized by a straw yellow color with greenish reflections. On the nose, it is intense and expresses notes of tropical fruit, such as pineapple.
€ 40,00
ROUGHNESS – MONTELORO ESTATE
It is characterized by a coppery color. The nose is intense and characterized by citrus notes of grapefruit that combine with aromas of lime and pineapple.
Pinot grigio 100%
€ 45,00
VILLA ANTINORI
Villa Antinori white wine is a light, fresh and everyday expression of Tuscany with an inviting and fruity profile.
Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Trebbiano Toscano, Malvasia Toscana, Riesling
€ 28,00 - € 38,00
CERVARO DELLA SALA
Notes of vanilla, lemon butter and fine pastry emerge delicately
€ 80,00
MOLDY ROOM
It is a bright and persuasive sweet wine. On the nose, it reveals great aromatic and flavor intensity.
€ 60,00
RIBOLLA GIALLA ATTEMS
It is a bright and persuasive sweet wine. On the nose, it reveals a wine of great aromatic and gustatory intensity.
€ 50,00
WHITE POMINO
Pale straw yellow, it opens on the nose with delicate aromas of white fruit, citrus, and light floral notes. On the palate, it reveals a pleasant freshness, a harmonious flavor, and an elegant finish.
€ 30,00
VERMENTINO Tuscany
€ 16,00 - € 28,00
LIBAIO Tuscany
€ 16,00 - € 30,00
SOLATIA PINOT GRIGIO Tuscany
€ 35,00
SAUVIGNON SCORE Toscany
8 months in barrique
€ 38,00
WATER OF VENUS Tuscany
€ 40,00
Gewürztraminer
€ 35,00
PROSECCO DOC
€ 35,00
CARTIZZE THE RIVET
€ 58,00
ASOLO PROSECCO DOCG EXTRA BRUT
€ 38,00
FRIULIAN PINOT GRIGIO
€ 35,00
CHARDONNAY FRIULI
€ 35,00
Rosé Wines
Tuscan IGT Rosatello
€ 35,00
Aqua by Venus Ruffino
€ 40,00
'A' ROSATO FATTORIA ALDOBRANDESCA
It is a marine and Mediterranean wine based on Aleatico grapes, with a fresh and savoury taste, delicate and
fragrant
100% Aleatico
€ 50,00
ANTINORI GARDEN
Peach blossom pink in color. The nose is intriguing and pleasant, with fruity notes reminiscent of pomegranate.
€ 35,00
OTHERWISE
A pale, bright pink, it releases fresh, floral aromas of rose, with delicate notes of strawberry and raspberry and a citrusy hint of pink grapefruit. On the palate, it is fresh and savory, with a well-defined minerality that blends with its smoothness.
€ 42,00
Sweet Wines
SERELLE
Vin Santo di Caratello
€ 25,00
MOSCATO D'ASTI
€ 29,00
Wines by the glass
ROSSI
HOUSE WINE
€ 8,00
CHIANTI CLASSICO
€ 9,00
CHIANTI CLASSICO RESERVE
€ 10,00
MORELLINO DI SCANSANO
€ 10,00
BOLGHERI
€ 12,00
RED WINE FROM MONTALCINO
€ 12,00
Brunello di Montalcino
€ 15,00
WHITES AND ROSES
HOUSE WINE
€ 8,00
VERMENTINO
€ 9,00
VERNACCIA OF SAN GIMIGNANO
€ 9,00
CHARDONAY
€ 10,00
PINOT GRIGGIO
€ 10,00
MOSCATO D'ASTI
€ 10,00
ROSE
€ 10,00
PROSECCO
€ 12,00
Banqueting
Meat Menu - 01
Aperitif at the table
Prosecco – Fruit Juices – Fried Vegetables
Antipasti
Ham - Fiordilatte Ovoline
Kadaifi with robiola and speck - Assorted cheeses Vegetable flan with sauce
Rustic cake
First Courses
Strozzapreti with bacon, asparagus and cherry tomatoes. Ricotta and mushroom crepes with a creamy béchamel sauce.
Second Courses
Veal shoulder tenderloin in mother sauce with potato cake and garden salad
Dessert
Macedonia
Cake
Millefoglie with Chantilly cream and chocolate
Drinks
Wines from our selection - Mineral water - Soft drinks
Sparkling Wine - Coffee - Digestives
Meat Menu - 02
Aperitif at the table
Prosecco – Fruit Juices – Fried Vegetables
Antipasti
Ham - Fiordilatte Ovoline
Kadaifi with Robiola and Speck - Assorted Cheeses
Vegetable flan with sauce
Rustic cake
First Courses
Trofie with rocket pesto, speck and chopped hazelnuts
Ricotta and spinach ravioli with tomato and basil cream sauce
Second Courses
Mixed roast (veal, lamb, and pork) with baked potatoes and garden salad
Dessert
Macedonia
Cake
Millefoglie with Chantilly cream and chocolate
Drinks
Wines from our selection - Mineral water - Soft drinks
Sparkling Wine - Coffee - Digestives
Meat Menu - 03
Aperitif at the table
Prosecco – Fruit Juices – Fried Vegetables
Antipasti
Ham - Fiordilatte Ovoline
Kadaifi with Robiola and Speck - Assorted Cheeses
Vegetable flan with sauce
Rustic cake
First Courses
Tonnarelli with white ragù and porcini mushrooms
Strozzapreti with eggplant cream, cherry tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella
Second Courses
Roast suckling pig with baked potatoes and garden salad
Dessert
Macedonia
Cake
Millefoglie with Chantilly cream and chocolate
Drinks
Wines from our selection - Mineral water - Soft drinks
Sparkling Wine - Coffee - Digestives
Fish Menu - 01
Aperitif at the table
Prosecco – Fruit Juices – Fried Vegetables
Antipasti
Marinated Salmon - Seafood Salad - Mussel Sauté
Stewed octopus - Venus rice salad
Vegetable pie with prawn sauce
First Courses
Risotto with scampi cream
Trofie with squid, clams and cherry tomatoes
Second Courses
Sea bass fillet in a potato crust with prawns and garden salad
Dessert
Macedonia
Cake
Millefoglie with Chantilly cream and chocolate
Drinks
Wines from our selection - Mineral water - Soft drinks
Sparkling Wine - Coffee - Digestives
Fish Menu - 02
Aperitif at the table
Prosecco – Fruit Juices – Fried Vegetables
Antipasti
Marinated Salmon - Seafood Salad - Mussel Sauté
Stewed octopus - Venus rice salad
Vegetable pie with prawn sauce
First Courses
Potato gnocchi with seafood
Salmon and pistachio ravioli with crab sauce
Second Courses
Fried calamari and prawns with garden salad
Dessert
Macedonia
Cake
Millefoglie with Chantilly cream and chocolate
Drinks
Wines from our selection - Mineral water - Soft drinks
Sparkling Wine - Coffee - Digestives
Fish Menu - 03
Aperitif at the table
Prosecco – Fruit Juices – Fried Vegetables
Antipasti
Marinated Salmon - Seafood Salad - Mussel Sauté
Stewed octopus - Venus rice salad
Vegetable pie with prawn sauce
First Courses
Risotto with prawns, pistachios and orange
Olive leaves with swordfish, capers and olives
Second Courses
Sea bream turban with prawns in aromatic bread on a potato cream
Dessert
Macedonia
Cake
Millefoglie with Chantilly cream and chocolate
Drinks
Wines from our selection - Mineral water - Soft drinks
Sparkling Wine - Coffee - Digestives
Meat and Fish Menu - 01
Aperitif at the table
Prosecco – Fruit Juices – Fried Vegetables
Antipasti
Ham - Fiordilatte Ovoline
Kadaifi with robiola and speck
Seafood Salad - Marinated Salmon - Mussel Sauté
First Courses
Risotto with scampi cream
Strozzapreti with bacon, asparagus and cherry tomatoes
Second Courses
Sea bass fillet in a courgette and almond crust
Pork fillet with lard and cream of potatoes and porcini mushroom sauce
Dessert
Macedonia
Cake
Millefoglie with Chantilly cream and chocolate
Drinks
Wines from our selection - Mineral water - Soft drinks
Sparkling Wine - Coffee - Digestives
Meat and Fish Menu - 02
Aperitif at the table
Prosecco – Fruit Juices – Fried Vegetables
Antipasti
Ham - Fiordilatte Ovoline
Kadaifi with robiola and speck
Seafood Salad - Marinated Salmon - Mussel Sauté
First Courses
Potato gnocchi with seafood
Trofie with speck, rocket pesto and chopped hazelnuts
Second Courses
Grouper and aubergine millefeuille
Veal shoulder tenderloin in mother sauce with potato cake
Dessert
Macedonia
Cake
Millefoglie with Chantilly cream and chocolate
Drinks
Wines from our selection - Mineral water - Soft drinks
Sparkling Wine - Coffee - Digestives
Meat and Fish Menu - 03
Aperitif at the table
Prosecco – Fruit Juices – Fried Vegetables
Antipasti
Ham - Fiordilatte Ovoline
Kadaifi with robiola and speck
Seafood Salad - Marinated Salmon - Mussel Sauté
First Courses
Salmon and pistachio ravioli with crab sauce
Tonnarelli with white ragù and porcini mushrooms
Second Courses
Sea bream fillet in a potato crust and garden salad
Roast suckling pig with baked potatoes
Dessert
Macedonia
Cake
Millefoglie with Chantilly cream and chocolate
Drinks
Wines from our selection - Mineral water - Soft drinks
Sparkling Wine - Coffee - Digestives
À la carte restaurant and pizzeria
Antipasti
BRUSCHETTA WITH TOMATO (1)
8,00 €
TUSCAN LIVER CROSTINO (1.12)
10,00 €
BUFFALO CAPRESE (7)
16,00 €
HAM AND MELON
15,00 €
SPINACH PIE WITH GORGONZOLA FONDUE (3.7)
14,00 €
HAM WITH BUFFALO MOZZARELLA (7)
16,00 €
COCCOLI RAW CHEESE AND STRACCHINO CHEESE (1.7)
14,00 €
PLATE OF FINE CHEESES AND JAMS (7,8)
24,00 €
BURRATA WITH TRUFFLE (7.8)
18,00 €
LARGE BEAUTIFUL TUSCAN CUTTING BOARD X2 (1,3,7,8,12)
28,00 €
PLATE OF FINE CHEESES AND FRESH TRUFFLE (7,8)
24,00 €
PLATE OF FINE CHEESES AND FRESH TRUFFLE (7,8)
24,00 €
Carpaccio and Tartare
BEEF TARTARE OUR WAY (3.6)
22,00 €
TARTARE WITH FRESH TRUFFLE FLAKES (3.6)
26,00 €
BEEF CARPACCIO WITH ROCKET AND PARMESAN (7)
22,00 €
FIRST COURSES
SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATO AND FRESH BASIL (1,3,12)
12,00 €
SPAGHETTI WITH BOLOGNESE SAUCE (1,3,7,9,12)
14,00 €
Homemade Bolognese Ragù Lasagna (1,3,7,9,12)
15,00 €
CAPPELLACCI WITH BUTTER AND SAGE (1,3,7)
15,00 €
CAPPELLACCI WITH PECORINO CHEESE AND PEARS (1,3,7)
16,00 €
MUGELLANA TORTELLONI (1,3,7,12)
18,00 €
MEZZE MANICHE ALLA CARBONARA (1,3,7)
15,00 €
TAGLIATELLE WITH PORCINI MUSHROOMS (7.12)
16,00 €
PICI CHEESE AND PEPPER (1,3,7)
16,00 €
PICI WITH GARLIC (3.7)
15,00 €
POTATO GNOCCHI WITH HOMEMADE PESTO (1,3,7,8)
14,00 €
PAPPARDELLE WITH WILD BOAR RAGOUT (1,3,7,12)
18,00 €
TAGLIATELLE WITH FRESH SEASONAL TRUFFLE (1,3,7)
20,00 €
RISOTTO WITH PORCINI MUSHROOMS AND FRESH TRUFFLE (7.12)
22,00 €
FRESH TRUFFLE RAVIOLI (1,3,7)
22,00 €
Fish specialties
LINGUINE WITH CLAMS *(1,3,12,14)
18,00 €
SPAGHETTI WITH SEAFOOD *(2,3,4,12,14)
18,00 €
FISHERMAN'S RISOTTO *(2,4,12,14)
18,00 €
SMOKED SALMON CARPACCIO (4)
22,00 €
Soups
RIBOLLITA (1.9)
12,00 €
TOMATO PAPPA (1,9,12)
10,00 €
MINESTRONE WITH SEASONAL VEGETABLES (9)
12,00 €
Salads
GREEK SALAD (7)
(SALAD, TOMATOES, OLIVES, CUCUMBER, ONION, GREEK FETA)
14,00 €
Insalata Caesar (1,3,7,12)
(SALAD, GRANA PADANO, CUCUMBER, CHICKEN, TOASTED BREAD, CAESAR SAUCE)
16,00 €
BEAUTIFUL TUSCAN SALAD (4,8,11)
(Arugula, Avocado, Smoked Salmon, Chia Seeds, Grana Padano)
17,00 €
Florentine Steak
FLORENTINE STEAK FROM SCOTTONA (MIN 1.5 KG)
70.00 € / Kg
HEIFER RIB (MIN 1.2 KG)
60.00 € / Kg
CHIANINA PGI FLORENTINE STEAK (MIN 1.5 KG)
85.00 € / Kg
CHIANINA RIB IGP (MIN 1.2 KG)
75.00 € / Kg
BLACK ANGUS FLORENTINE STEAK (MIN 1.5 KG)
100.00 € / Kg
BLACK ANGUS RIB (MIN 1.2 KG)
90.00 € / Kg
Second courses
FILLET WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR (1,7,12)
34,00 €
FILLET WITH GREEN PEPPER (1,7,8,12)
34,00 €
FILLET WITH FRESH TRUFFLE (7)
38,00 €
GRILLED CHIANINA PGI FILLET
36,00 €
SLICED BEEF WITH ROCKET AND PARMESAN (7)
28,00 €
SLICED BEEF WITH PORCINI MUSHROOMS *(7.12)
30,00 €
CHICKEN CUT WITH ROCKET AND PARMESAN (7)
30,00 €
PEPOSO ALL'IMPRUNETA (1.12)
20,00 €
GRANDMA'S MEATBALLS
18,00 €
AUBERGINES PARMIGIANA
16,00 €
Side dishes
MASHED POTATOES WITH FRESH TRUFFLE FLAKES
14,00 €
ROAST POTATOES
7,00 €
FRIES *
7,00 €
PAN-SAUTEED SPINACH * OR SOUR
7,00 €
GRILLED SEASONAL VEGETABLES
7,00 €
BEANS WITH OIL AND ROSEMARY
7,00 €
Organic Wood-Fired Pizza
Dough matured for 72 hours
In this restaurant we serve gluten-free pizzas, with a supplement of 4 euros.
FOCACCIA WITH OIL AND ROSEMARY
Olive oil, rosemary (1)
6,00 €
MARINARA 6
Tomato, garlic, oregano, basil (1)
6,00 €
MARGHERITA
Tomato, mozzarella fior di latte, basil (1.7)
7,00 €
HAM AND MUSHROOMS
Tomato, fi or di latte mozzarella, cooked ham, mushrooms (1.7)
12,00 €
DEVIL
Tomato, fi or di latte mozzarella, spicy salami (1.7)
14,00 €
BEAUTIFUL TUSCANY
Fior di latte mozzarella, ricotta, basil cream, raw ham, fresh seasonal truffle
19,00 €
NAPLES
Tomato, fi or di latte mozzarella, capers, anchovies (1.7)
15,00 €
4 SEASONS
Tomato, fi or di latte mozzarella, cooked ham, mushrooms, artichokes and olives (1.7)
15,00 €
SPRING
Mozzarella, Parma ham, rocket, Grana Padano (1.7)
16,00 €
VEGETARIAN
Mozzarella fi or di latte, courgettes, aubergines, peppers, basil (1.7)
14,00 €
4 CHEESES
Mozzarella, gorgonzola, smoked provola, grated parmesan (1.7)
15,00 €
SAUSAGE AND BIRROWS OF BIRROWS
Mozzarella fi or di latte, sausage, broccoli rabe (1.7)
16,00 €
Prato Mortadella PGI
Mortadella (1,7,11)
18,00 €
CALZONE
Tomato, cooked ham, mozzarella (1,5,7)
14,00 €
FRIED CALZONE
Tomato, cooked ham, mozzarella (1,5,7)
14,00 €
I'M BUTTANATA
Fried calzone, ricotta, provola, pork cracklings, pepper (1,5,7)
18,00 €
The pizza dough is left to rise for a long time, maturing for 72 hours.
Our pizzas can be served Neapolitan style or with lactose-free buffalo mozzarella (for an additional €1.50).
Drinks and Coffee
Beverage
Mineral water
3,00 €
Coca-cola
4,50 €
Coca-Cola Zero
4,50 €
Fanta
4,50 €
Sprite
4,50 €
Lemonsoda
4,50 €
SCHWEPPES TONIC
5,00 €
SWEET LEMON
5,00 €
GINGER BEER 5
5,00 €
FRUIT JUICES
5,00 €
Bottled beer
7,00 €
Craft bottled beer
9,00 €
SMALL DRAFT BEER
7,00 €
MEDIUM DRAFT BEER
9,00 €
LARGE DRAFT BEER
14,00 €
MARRIAGE
6,00 €
BITTER ESTERS
12,00 €
WHITE GRAPPA
6,00 €
BARREL-AGED GRAPPA
8,00 €
Drinks
APEROL SPRITZ
8,00 €
LIMONCELLO SPRITZ
8,00 €
CAMPARI SPRITZ
9,00 €
HUGO SPRITZ
9,00 €
VENTURO MEDITERRANEAN SPRITZ
10,00 €
MIMOSA
9,00 €
MOJITO
10,00 €
VIRGIN MOJITO
9,00 €
ESPRESSO MARTINI
10,00 €
AMERICAN
10,00 €
NEGRONI
12,00 €
GIN TONIC
10,00 €
GIN MARE
14,00 €
Gin Hendriks
15,00 €
CLASSIC SHOTS
4,00 €
SPECIAL SHOTS
8,00 €
Cafeteria
COFFEE
2,50 €
COFFEE WITH A DRINK
3,00 €
DECAFFEINATED
3,00 €
BARLEY COFFEE
3,50 €
CORRECT COFFEE
4,00 €
COLD COFFEE
6,00 €
AMERICAN
5,00 €
HOT TEA
5,00 €
CAPPUCCINO
4,50 €
COFFEE MATTÉ
5,00 €
MATCHA LATTE
7,00 €
HOT CHOCOLATE
5,00 €
ORANGE JUICE
6,00 €
Sweets, Ice Cream and Fruit
Homemade desserts
TIRAMISU (1,3,7)
8,00 €
PANNA COTTA (7)
(CHOCOLATE, CARAMEL, RASPBERRIES)
7,00 €
CHEESECAKE (1,3,7,8)
(CHOCOLATE, CARAMEL, RASPBERRIES)
8,00 €
CRÈME BRÛLÉE (3,6,7,8)
8,00 €
3-FLAVORED ICE CREAM CUP **
8,00 €
COFFEE AFFOGATO
9,00 €
PRATO CANTUCCI AND VIN SANTO (1,3,7,8)
9,00 €
BEAUTIFUL TUSCAN SORBET (12)
9,00 €
Convivial atmosphere and strategic location
A gastronomic experience between the Central Market and the Duomo
Dining in Florence's historic center means immersing yourself in a setting rich in history, culture, and gastronomic tradition. Bella Toscana enjoys a prime location, just steps from the Central Market, the Duomo, and the train station, making it the ideal base for those seeking a Tuscan-inspired break while exploring the city.
The restaurant seats over 280 and has two outdoor terraces that allow you to experience Florence in a more relaxed way, especially during the warmer months. The spacious spaces and welcoming atmosphere make the restaurant suitable for both quick lunches and convivial dinners with friends or family.
Our Tuscan menu was created specifically to complement this experience, combining culinary tradition, quality ingredients, and a strategic location in the heart of the city. For those seeking a place to savor authentic Florentine cuisine in an authentic and accessible setting, Bella Toscana represents a choice that combines taste, comfort, and local identity.
Traditional Tuscan appetizers and first courses
Historic recipes and selected ingredients
Tuscan culinary tradition is characterized by simple preparation, balance, and respect for the finest ingredients. Our Tuscan menu features traditional appetizers and first courses that showcase the authentic flavors of the ingredients, keeping the local culinary culture alive.
The menu reflects seasonality and the identity of local cuisine, with dishes that combine flavor and conviviality. The first courses showcase Florentine tradition through recipes that retain their character and intensity, while the appetizers introduce the gastronomic journey with select ingredients and balanced pairings.
Those who visit Florence often want to discover authentic regional cuisine, without falling for the standardized options exclusively geared toward fast-food tourism. Bella Toscana was founded precisely with the goal of offering authentic cuisine, maintaining its roots in tradition while being located in one of the city's most popular neighborhoods. For this reason, our restaurant is a popular choice for those seeking authentic Tuscan cuisine in the heart of Florence's historic center.
Selected meats and specialties of Florentine cuisine
Tradition, grilled meat and authentic flavour
Meat plays a central role in Tuscan gastronomic culture and is one of the distinctive elements of Bella Toscana's offerings. Our Tuscan menu features specialties prepared with attention to the quality of the ingredients and the valorization of traditional cooking techniques.
The grilling and simple preparation enhance the meat's natural flavor, preserving the identity of traditional Florentine recipes. Each dish is born from the desire to offer authentic and distinctive flavors, in keeping with the local gastronomic culture.
Alongside meat specialties, the menu offers Mediterranean dishes designed to offer balance and variety. This approach allows us to satisfy different tastes without losing the essence of Tuscan cuisine. Those seeking an authentic gastronomic experience in a traditional Florentine restaurant will find Bella Toscana a convivial and refined atmosphere, enhancing the pleasure of dining with simplicity and attention to detail.
