"A rare relic of old Florence in the heart of the city, Trattoria Sergio Gozzi is the sort of no-frills trattoria where time seems to have stood still for several decades. The menu is printed with the day’s date, proving that, yes, everything is indeed ultra-fresh and seasonal. The handful of pastas and soups may include pici (thick, hand-rolled spaghetti) alla carrettiera (spicy tomato sauce) or ribollita, a traditional bread-, bean- and cabbage-based soup. For mains, there’s roast pork, peposa (a black pepper-spiked beef stew), fried polpette (meatballs), and—for the truly brave—trippa alla fiorentina (tripe in tomato sauce). Although there’s a wine list featuring mainly Tuscan labels, everyone orders the rustic local plonk here, sold by the quarter, half, or full liter. It’s a perfect match for the homey food. One note: It’s only open for lunch (Monday to Saturday)." - Nicky Swallow
