text Martina Olivieri
photo cover: Osteria delle tre panche

November 19, 2025

Food

Where to eat truffle in Florence

The king of the wood returns protagonist in the table: the best restaurants where to taste it in the city

It's that time of the year when in Florence the truffle returns to be the protagonist of the table. The scents and flavors of the woods become part of the top dishes of many restaurants in the city. From the egg to the tagliolini, passing through the battuta di fassona (fassona beef), up to menus conceived according to the theme, nobody can resist the king of the woods.

The most important fair to taste the truffle has always been the one in Alba, but in Tuscany there is also the traditional appointment in San Miniato, which is renewed also this year.

But the goodness of the San Miniato truffle can also be found in the city, at the Mercato Centrale at Il Tartufo di Luciano Savini. A passion inherited from his father Zelindo, together with the ability to find and delicately extract the precious mushrooms from the earth. The shop is recognisable by nose: in addition to the most classic recipes using truffles - among them, tagliolini all'uovo - there are many fragrant and tasty combinations, and there are also many products to take home, to bring that precious aroma to every table.

For those who prefer to taste in the restaurants, here are the addresses not to be missed for an unforgettable taste experience.

Il Palagio (Four Seasons Hotel Firenze)
Borgo Pinti, 99
ph. +39 055 2626450

Paolo Lavezzini, chef from Emilia at the helm of Il Palagio at the Four Seasons Hotel Florence, celebrates the arrival of autumn with dishes that highlight the aromas of the season. The menu features buffalo mozzarella and Livorno cockerel agnolotti, flavored with catmint and black truffle from San Miniato, a harmonious combination of technique, local ingredients, and creativity. At the Atrium Bar, the tribute to truffles continues with a special dedicated menu offering: Egg fried in clarified butter with Parmigiano and truffle potato cream; Chianina beef tartare with white truffle; Risotto with white truffle and 24-month Parmigiano Reggiano; and Egg tagliolini with cheese fondue and truffle. A refined celebration of one of autumn's most precious ingredients.

Onde
Via Gino Capponi, 46
ph. +39 055 2626450

Onde is the coastal restaurant of the Four Seasons Hotel Florence, a modern seafood tavern where Executive Chef Paolo Lavezzini, together with Sous Chef Giacomo Cavicchi, Restaurant Manager Roberto Pennacchiotti, and the entire team, welcome guests in a warm and familiar atmosphere. Here, every dish reflects the flavors of the sea and the pleasure of returning home after a long journey, offering a culinary experience that combines tradition and creativity in a refined and relaxing setting. Our recommendation? Capraia sea bass cooked over charcoal with a purée of tubers and prized white truffles from San Miniato.

Irene Bistrò - Hotel Savoy Florence
Piazza della Repubblica, 7
ph. +39 055 2735891

With the start of the long-awaited truffle season, the Irene restaurant at the Hotel Savoy once again offers its unmissable White Truffle Menu, featuring fried eggs with white truffles, beef tartare with white truffles, tagliolini pasta with butter, Parmesan cheese, and white truffles, and risotto with white truffles.

Osteria delle Tre Panche - Hotel Hermitage
Vicolo Marzio, 1
ph. +39 055 583724

After the experience of the historic Osteria delle Tre Panche in Via Pacinotti in Florence, they have opened a second restaurant in the halls and panoramic terrace of the Hotel Hermitage overlooking the rooftops of Florence. Here, get ready for a wonderful culinary journey of truffle flavor and an incredible taste experience that you will hardly forget.

Cosimo Rooftop Restaurant & Bar
Piazza Ognissanti, 3
ph. +39 055 27152783

Cosimo, the rooftop bar and restaurant at The Excelsior, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Florence, offers a 360-degree view of the city and an experience that blends beauty, signature cuisine, and contemporary lifestyle. The name pays homage to Cosimo de' Medici, evoking a refined dialogue between modern elegance and Florentine heritage. The cuisine, created by Executive Chef Marco Migliorati, reinterprets Tuscan tradition in a creative way, focusing on seasonal ingredients and spectacular table-side preparations. For autumn, the star ingredient is white truffle, featured in three unmissable courses: low-temperature cooked egg, potato mousse, and white truffle; 24-month aged Parmigiano Vacche Rosse risotto with white truffle; and fresh egg tagliolini with butter and white truffle.

Borgo San Jacopo
Borgo San Jacopo, 62/r
ph. +39 055 281661

Right on the banks of the Arno, Borgo San Jacopo, awarded with a Michelin star, is the ideal place for a refined culinary experience. Among the must-try dishes on the autumn tasting menu created by executive chef Claudio Mengoni is the Porcini mushroom soup with chanterelles, wild mushrooms, buffalo ricotta, and black truffle.

Atto di Vito Mollica
Via del Corso, 6
ph. +39 055 5353555

In the fine dining restaurant run by Executive Chef Vito Mollica, savouring all the aromas of autumn becomes even more special. Each dish for the chef is an ACT of love, a gesture that conveys passion, dedication and creativity. The experience of each guest is conceived as a theatrical ACT, from beginning to end, the culinary journey unfolds like a work that slowly reveals itself to the eyes of the diners. And just like any art form, Vito Mollica's cuisine is designed to express and arouse feelings and sensations.

Cibrèo Ristorante & Cocktail Bar
Via de' Vecchietti, 5
ph. +39 055 2665651

Cibrèo, located inside the historic Helvetia & Bristol Florence – Starhotels Collezione, is the ultimate destination for those seeking a cosmopolitan atmosphere for a signature aperitif or a special dinner in the heart of the historic center. Authentic dishes and enveloping flavors even in autumn. Our recommendation? Fassona beef fillet from the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, cooked over charcoal and served with mashed potatoes, foie gras, and prized black truffles.

Buca dell’Orafo
Via dei Girolami, 28/r
ph. +39 055 213619

One of Florence’s buche or basements, this tiny restaurant has a dozen tables that are packed every evening with Americans and locals who, ever since it opened in 1945, have demanded its specialities, including tagliolini with truffle and eggs with truffle.

Cammillo
Borgo San Jacopo, 57/r
ph. +39 055 212427

Not just a trattoria, but one of the city's most iconic venues, frequented by a loyal Florentine clientele. Keep an eye out for the fried dishes, the braciola rifatta (reworked pork chop), the handmade tortellini, but above all, at this time of year, the dishes that smell of truffles and poetry.

Enoteca Pitti Gola e Cantina
Piazza de' Pitti, 16
ph. +39 055 212704

In the heart of Florence, Enoteca Pitti Gola e Cantina stands as an icon of refined Italian gastronomy. Located in Piazza de' Pitti, this venue offers a unique experience for lovers of fine food and wine, with an extensive selection of high-quality Tuscan labels. Guests can savor carefully crafted regional specialties while enjoying an unparalleled view of the Palazzo Pitti. Perfect for those wishing to immerse themselves in Tuscan authenticity, this destination celebrates the region’s rich culinary and wine traditions in a warm, historic setting. We recommend trying the Egg Tagliolini with Normandy Butter and Fresh Seasonal Truffle

Ora d’Aria
Via Dei Georgofili, 11/r
ph. + 39 055 2001699

An elegant and somewhat formal setting where attention to detail is immediately apparent in the carefully curated decor. The atmosphere at Ora D’aria reflects the credo of Chef Stabile: exquisite elegance in superb quality cuisine, in which truffles are never lacking.

Cestello Firenze
Piazza di Cestello, 8
ph. +39 055 264536

With a splendid view of Piazza del Cestello, where in summer a cool dehor extends in the shadow of the church of the same name, Cestello Firenze is an excellent seafood restaurant in Florence. To pay homage to the king of the woods, this year they offer a delicious Scallop, Cuttlefish, Jerusalem artichoke and Truffle. A delicacy that enriches an already refined and elegant menu. There is also the possibility of other truffle dishes, from starters to desserts.