Unusual

A selection of the best hidden gems in Tuscany that combine unique charm with original character.

Teatro del Sale (FI)

In the charming Sant’Ambrogio neighborhood of Florence, Teatro del Sale was created in 2003 by Fabio Picchi, patron of the Cibrèo world, and the famous actress Maria Cassi, with the idea of combining theater, good food and shows of all kinds.

Gilda Bistrot (FI)

Original, unusual and extraordinarily authentic, Gilda Bistrot is one of the most loved restaurants in the Sant'Ambrogio district of Florence, where it is possible to enjoy a break among vintage atmospheres and retro objects.

Libreria BRAC (FI)

In Florence, a stone's throw from the Uffizi and Piazza della Signoria, there is a place where poetry is at home. An art library with over 1000 volumes, a delicious vegan restaurant hidden in the scenic internal courtyard and a café bar perfect for a regenerating break for the body and mind.

S.forno (FI)

In Florence, in the historic Santo Spirito district, among beautiful antique and vintage shops, the S.forno bakery&deli is the right address for lovers of leavened products, just perfect to stop by for an original breakfast or a gourmet snack.

Wine Cellar by SaporDivino (SI)

In Siena, in what was an ancient medieval tower under the vaults of the Grand Hotel Continental, there is the only wine cellar in the historic center where you can enjoy exclusive wine experiences surrounded by history.

Podere 39 (FI)

In Florence, on the Via Senese where some of the oldest buildings in the city are located, Podere 39 combines the charm of sixteenth-century inns with a rustic-chic charm that smells of countryside and freshly picked seasonal products.

Podere Belvedere (FI)

In Pontassieve, in Chianti Rufina, a farmhouse that surprises, fascinates and entertains thanks to the cuisine of chef Edoardo Tilli who combines chemistry, philosophy and sustainability in one of the most original and cultured experiences on the Italian gastronomic scene.

Antica Macelleria Falorni (FI)

In Greve in Chianti, the historic town where Vittorio Emanuele II got married, the Antica Macelleria Falorni, shop and bistro, is a true institution which, through its many souls and its delicacies, tells centuries of history of these extraordinary areas.

Osteria Candalla (LU)

In the heart of the homonymous valley, which seems to come out of a Tolkien book, Osteria Candalla is a truly unique spot in the Lucca area. Hosted inside an ancient nineteenth-century mill, with its exotic cocktail bar by the river, it is a must for a lunch or a very romantic dinner in a delightfully unconventional Camaiore.

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