Guidebook for Bagno A Ripoli
Food Scene
Bettolina
31R Via VillamagnaA local restaurant filled with the locals enjoying the best fish and sea food dishes.
Well, sushi and other Japanese foods doesn't get much better than this. They even have the authentic " just off the ground" low table for dining. My children just love this.
20 locals recommend
Koko
4 P.za Francesco FerrucciWell, sushi and other Japanese foods doesn't get much better than this. They even have the authentic " just off the ground" low table for dining. My children just love this.
Pizzeria San Domenico
11 Piazza S. DomenicoLocal restaurant with local people. Wonder pizza and pasta.
Wonderful everything. Good meats, fish, pasta, salad. Napoli style pizza. Owned, managed and run by a very nice young man always ready to advise and recommend.
13 locals recommend
Malafemmina
38 Via del GironeWonderful everything. Good meats, fish, pasta, salad. Napoli style pizza. Owned, managed and run by a very nice young man always ready to advise and recommend.
Looking for something more special? Fabulous view of Florence from their terrace and matched by their fabulous food. Expensive but ideal for that special occasion.
27 locals recommend
Ristorante La Reggia Degli Etruschi
18 Via S. FrancescoLooking for something more special? Fabulous view of Florence from their terrace and matched by their fabulous food. Expensive but ideal for that special occasion.
Via del Corso
Via del CorsoFor the essential coffe, crepes and panini. Small but sweet.
Everything Else
The facilities are wonderful. Great Spa with newly refurbished sauna, Turkish bath, hydro pools etc. Blag a guest pass or pay the €20 for the day. There are 2 tennis courts nearby and can book on day.
11 locals recommend
Virgin Active Firenze Rovezzano
11 Via Generale C. A. dalla ChiesaThe facilities are wonderful. Great Spa with newly refurbished sauna, Turkish bath, hydro pools etc. Blag a guest pass or pay the €20 for the day. There are 2 tennis courts nearby and can book on day.
No swimmimg pool, no problem. 40 mins drive north of Florence is this wonderful lake. Make sure you stay long enough for the aperitivo and the dance along to their tunes long after the sun has set.
81 locals recommend
Lago di Bilancino
No swimmimg pool, no problem. 40 mins drive north of Florence is this wonderful lake. Make sure you stay long enough for the aperitivo and the dance along to their tunes long after the sun has set.
Stella Parrucchiere. For that special evening, get pampered with highlights and manicures. Run by a great Vietnamese ( I think?) family. Very friendly and accommodating and won't break the bank.
Piazza Gavinana
Stella Parrucchiere. For that special evening, get pampered with highlights and manicures. Run by a great Vietnamese ( I think?) family. Very friendly and accommodating and won't break the bank.
Drinks & Nightlife
News Cafè
59 Via del GiglioCome here for an aperitivo with a wonderful complimentary buffet.
Wonderful bar on the piazza for an aperitivo with an accompanying buffet which won't kill that diet ( completely!).
64 locals recommend
PopCafé
18 Piazza Santo SpiritoWonderful bar on the piazza for an aperitivo with an accompanying buffet which won't kill that diet ( completely!).
Shopping
For all you knick knacks from Florence for your family and friends back home. Run by a very grandmotherly, Paola.
55 locals recommend
Via del Corso
Via del CorsoFor all you knick knacks from Florence for your family and friends back home. Run by a very grandmotherly, Paola.
Macaroni Salomao Milene. Plentiful of stalls selling scarves and accessories, but this one is special. A young brother and sister team changing their site each day. Ask someone for their location.
8 locals recommend
Via Ricasoli
Via RicasoliMacaroni Salomao Milene. Plentiful of stalls selling scarves and accessories, but this one is special. A young brother and sister team changing their site each day. Ask someone for their location.