Things to do in Santa Maria Novella, Florence

A steakhouse with four locations across Florence, known for bistecca alla Fiorentina from Chianina cattle grilled over wood fire and served on a hot stone. Prices start from about €85.

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A popular, often fully booked restaurant known for tagliatelle tossed tableside in a flaming wheel of Grana Padano. The pasta is finished with black truffle.

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Considered the oldest pharmacy in Europe and in business for more than four centuries. It keeps its historic elegance and still sells beauty products made on site.

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The host says this is some of the best food in Florence, including homemade pici with sausage and kale ragù and special roasted meats. It is not cheap but is ideal for a date.

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A church near the train station, pointed out on the skyline from the top of the Duomo.

"A church near the train station, pointed out on the skyline from the top of the Duomo."