Italy: Florence: Where to Eat: Neighborhood Places: La Casalinga

La Casalinga

I adore this trattoria—the name means “housewife”—in the Santo Spirito neighborhood, south of the river. In a city that seems intent on providing what it thinks tourists want (translation: international fare), this simple restaurant stands out as a place where you can get plain but perfectly prepared local fare. The menu changes seasonally; try one of the daily specials. Closed Sundays.