Welcome to IL Vivandiere A corner of authentic Tuscany in the heart of Florence
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Located just a few steps from Piazza Santa Croce, Il Vivandiere is more than just a restaurant: it’s a place where flavor meets tradition, where every dish tells a story and every glass of wine celebrates the land.


Authentic flavors, genuine ingredients
Our cuisine is a tribute to the most authentic Tuscany, with a contemporary twist. We offer a carefully crafted menu inspired by traditional recipes, prepared with selected ingredients and paired with a wine cellar that highlights the best of local production. Alongside timeless classics, we also serve modern-style tapas, designed for those who wish to explore new flavors without straying from the authenticity and simplicity of Tuscan cuisine.
An experience for all the senses
Whether it’s for a quick lunch, a dinner with friends, or a special moment, Il Vivandiere welcomes you into a warm and friendly atmosphere. Our space, inspired by traditional Tuscan cellars, is the perfect place to enjoy the pleasures of good food and good company.





Come visit us
You can find us at Via Torta 6, in the heart of Florence, just a few steps from Piazza Santa Croce.
Our street leads directly into Piazza Santa Croce, just a few meters from the Basilica.
It’s the perfect spot to enjoy a flavorful break while being surrounded by the city’s rich history.
Menu
Welcome to Il Vivandiere, a wine cellar offering local wines paired with a selection of tapas, first and main courses.
We recommend three or four dishes per person. Be curious, make your choices, and don’t forget to share.
tapas
crostini
Toasted bread with lemon-infused ricotta, zucchini flower chips & confit cherry tomatoes 10
Fried ravioli with burrata cheese cream, sauteed sausage & leeks 10
Homemade pan brioche with raisins topped with
chicken livers in “vinsanto” & lardo di colonnata 10
GIRO TAPAS 2 persone
3 tipi di “Polpette & Fritti”, 2 tipi “Crostini” a scelta
& Vino Dalle Nostre botti €55
polpette e fritti
Aged tuscan ham & pecorino cheese croquettes
on mustard mayo 10
Traditional codfish croquettes
on roasted peppers & apple sauce 10
Florentine “lampredotto” meatballs served
with “salsa verde” (parsley and anchovy sauce)
& spicy sauce 10
Tomato bread croquettes
on arugula sauce 10
Beef meatballs
with tomato sauce 10
Ricotta & anchovy-stuffed zucchini flowers
served with pink pepper & lime sauce 10
tartare
Prime beef tartare seasoned with capers,
spring onions, mustard and fried egg yolk 18
taglieri
Assortment of local cured meats 18
Curated cheese board with handmade seasonal jams
24
The vivandiere mixed board with assortment of charcuterie & more 40
primi
“Gnudi” – homemade purple cabbage and ricotta cheese “naked pasta” sautéed with butter, crispy walnuts & pears 14
Hand rolled thick spaghetti with black garlic, roasted tomato,
aged ricotta & crispy onion 15
Homemade ricotta cheese & orange ravioli tossed with sausage & local sweet wine 15
Homemade potato tortelli with traditional tuscan ragù
16
secondi
Chicken rollé filled with scamorza cheese and spinach,
wrapped in purple cabbage, served on
roasted potato cream & arugula sauce 20
Almond-crusted pork tenderloin
on orange reduction & caramelized onion sauce 25
Strips of sirloin “scottona” beef
with lard served with roasted potatoes 28
dessert
Selection of dry biscuits
& local sweetwine “vinsanto” 7
3 layered choccolate dessert
on coconut sauce and dark
chocolate crumble 9
Salted caramel cheesecake 9
The florentine “zuccotto” cake has pink tones due to alchermes, a ruby red aromatic liqueur in which the cake is dipped. the filling of zuccotto is made of whipped cream, ricotta cheese and chocolate ice cream 9
reservation
055 2001222
Via Torta, 6, 50122 Firenze
info@ilvivandiere.it
Il Vivandiere s.r.l.
p.iva 06659150483 – REA FI646093











