The trap? Eating well in the center of Florence
When quality surprises
Let's be clear: when you look for a restaurant just minutes from the Duomo or the Santa Maria Novella train station, suspicion immediately arises. Full tables, perfect location, crowded historic center. The idea of the classic "tourist trap" is almost automatic. And it's understandable. Florence is one of the most visited cities in the world, and travelers often fear finding themselves in places built more for their location than for the actual quality of the cuisine.
Bella Toscana starts from this very preconceived notion, but chooses to completely overturn it. We're right in the heart of the action, in Piazza del Mercato Centrale, surrounded by the city's busiest streets. Technically, we're right where you'd expect a classic tourist restaurant to be. The difference is that here, location doesn't replace quality: it complements it.
Our idea of cuisine? Authenticity and quality.
Our concept of cuisine stems from the desire to offer authentic flavors, select ingredients, and a convivial atmosphere that maintains a genuine identity, without transforming the gastronomic experience into something artificial or standardized.
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A Fiorentina that changes expectations
Florentine steak is one of the most sought-after dishes among visitors to the city, but also one of the hardest to find prepared with true care in the historic center. Bella Toscana has chosen to build its identity around the quality of its meat and the tradition of grilling, transforming one of the symbols of Tuscan cuisine into an authentic and recognizable experience.
Our menu features several Florentine steak selections, including Scottona, Chianina PGI, and Black Angus, designed to offer distinct flavors and textures. Cooking follows Tuscan tradition, with careful attention to timing and respect for the raw ingredients, avoiding any excess or showiness.
The goal isn't to dazzle with spectacular displays, but to showcase the simplicity of Florentine cuisine through select ingredients and meticulous preparation. This approach allows for a truly authentic dining experience, far removed from the idea of a restaurant built exclusively for fast food.
For those looking for a tourist restaurant in Florence offering authentic quality and not just a strategic location, Bella Toscana represents a choice capable of combining convenience, tradition, and true gastronomic identity.
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
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
Between the Central Market, the Duomo, and Tuscan cuisine
A strategic position without compromising on quality
Being in Florence's historic center means experiencing the city's daily rhythm, amidst tourists, art, historic markets, and bustling streets. Bella Toscana is located in Piazza del Mercato Centrale, just minutes from the Duomo and the train station, making it easily accessible at any time of day.
The convenient location might suggest a compromise on the cuisine. In reality, this is where the concept of "tourist trap" takes on a new meaning. Our concept of hospitality stems from the desire to offer a welcoming and well-organized environment without sacrificing the quality of the ingredients and the authenticity of Tuscan cuisine.
The spacious interior, two outdoor terraces, and 280 seats allow for groups, couples, and families to enjoy a convivial and relaxed atmosphere. The menu offers traditional Tuscan dishes, meat specialties, traditional first courses, and organic pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven, creating a broad yet coherent culinary offering.
Those who visit Florence often want to find an authentic experience without having to leave the historic center. Bella Toscana was created precisely for this: to offer authentic and distinctive cuisine in one of the city's liveliest areas.
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 €
Tuscan tradition and a convivial atmosphere in the heart of Florence
The real trap? Not booking.
Bella Toscana is the ideal place for those who want to experience Florence through its most authentic flavors, without sacrificing the convenience of a central location. From Florentine steak to organic pizza made with 72-hour dough, every dish is designed to showcase select ingredients, tradition, and conviviality.
