The 10 Most Exciting New Mytouries in Florence

As Italy’s pioneering sake bar, Kawaii is the latest venture by the team behind the adjacent Japanese Mytoury, Momoyama, located on the trendy San Frediano street. Here, you’ll discover an extensive selection of sake, plum wines, shochu, a broad array of Japanese whiskies, cocktails, and international beers, paired perfectly with poke bowls, rice burgers stuffed with salmon or tuna tartare, spring rolls, and bao buns.

The masterminds behind the acclaimed Enoteca Pitti Gola have launched a new venture offering exquisite Tuscan cuisine and fine wines tailored for contemporary tastes. At this spot, you'll discover not just one version of steak alla Fiorentina, but a rotating selection from various cattle breeds. The menu features dishes such as spaghetti with braised artichokes, crepes filled with Florentine béchamel, ricotta, and spinach, Tuscan soups, stewed wild boar, and other hearty classics. Osteria dell’Enoteca boasts an impressive wine wall with premium selections like Brunello, Valpolicella, Barolo, and Chianti classico, and concludes your meal with complimentary digestivi (limoncello or herbal liqueurs) crafted by the owners.

Originating from Florence’s renowned Archea Brewery, Pint of View is a craft beer pub and Mytoury offering a fusion of Korean and Japanese-inspired fare. Enjoy ramen bowls, stir-fried glass noodles, fried tofu in soy broth, and tender ossobuco. The taps feature beers from around the nation, including selections from Archea itself, along with a creative cocktail menu featuring drinks like the Kyusan, a gin-based concoction blended with matcha, sake, and simple syrup.

Manifattura fills a gap in Florence’s cocktail and snack scene. Nestled in Piazza San Pancrazio, this spot revives classic Italian style with 1950s decor and a bar stocked exclusively with Italian drinks, including the rarely seen Tassoni citron soda. With no Tiki or Prohibition-era drinks, Manifattura offers a nostalgic escape where you can savor Italian cocktails paired with traditional snacks. Enjoy classic tramezzini sandwiches, fried chickpea fritters, roasted chestnuts, and hearty options like creamy baccala on Parmesan waffles and spelt flatbread piadina.

Chef Massimo Bottura, known for the three-Michelin-starred Osteria Francescana, has launched his first branded Osteria outside Modena in Florence. Expect refined small plates in a chic tea-room atmosphere, rather than his typical avant-garde creations. Highlights include a Caesar salad with layered Parmesan crisps, Taka bun with marinated pork belly, and tortellini in creamy Parmigiano-Reggiano sauce. Although the prices are premium, the venue in the Gucci Museum’s historic square reflects Bottura’s global acclaim and the allure of its prestigious location.

This charming bistro offers a selection of wood-fired pizzas and delightful small plates, complemented by a thoughtfully curated wine list featuring rare Italian labels and a choice of natural and biodynamic wines. The menu includes starters like prosciutto with burrata, grilled local seafood, ravioli stuffed with cacio e pepe, and gnocchi paired with gorgonzola. For dessert, indulge in cheesecake topped with pistachios or a rich, creamy tiramisu.

While Vietnamese cuisine has struggled to gain a foothold in Europe, this Florence gem is making notable progress, partly due to the chef’s strong connections to Vietnam. Representatives from a chef’s association in Ho Chi Minh City were involved in setting up the initial menu and training the kitchen staff. In this minimalist tearoom in Florence’s Santa Croce district, enjoy regional Vietnamese specialties such as aromatic pho, crisp vermicelli spring rolls, fragrant lemongrass dumplings, and tamarind shrimp. The tea menu features unique options like lotus and artichoke teas. Don’t miss the banana-coconut cake for dessert.

Market-goers can now enjoy a meal at one of the city’s top butchers, Macelleria Menoni, which prepares local cuts right from behind the counter. The lunch experience here is a butcher-to-table street-food affair set on a small indoor terrace within Mercato Sant’Ambrogio. The menu includes robust dishes like beef stewed in a Renaissance-style dolceforte sauce, crispy meatballs, and the Florentine classic lampredotto—cow stomach served on toast. To complement the meaty feast, sides feature potatoes and garlicky chard.

Previously tucked away on the outskirts of Florence, Ararat has now brought its Armenian-Georgian culinary delights to the central Sant’Ambrogio area. This restaurant offers a menu rich with Georgian dumplings known as khinkali, filled with either potato or spiced beef, alongside a variety of grilled meats including Armenian lula kebabs served with roasted tomato and eggplant purees. The menu also features Armenian flatbreads and Georgian khachapuri, a cheesy bread with a runny egg in the center, all complemented by robust Georgian wines.

True to its name, Moderna offers a contemporary take on Italian classics. The menu blends upscale dining with casual bistro elements, featuring dishes such as beef tenderloin with foie gras, guinea hen wrapped in prosciutto and adorned with truffle, and tagliatelle served in a rich Parmigiano-Reggiano cream with Bolognese ragu. Conveniently located just off the pedestrian route near Santa Croce, it’s worth a slight diversion.