Pappa al Pomodoro in Florence

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Bread and tomato soup that proves simple Tuscan food can be perfect.

Pronunciation: PAP-pa al po-mo-DO-ro

What it is

Thick tomato and stale bread soup with garlic, basil, and extra virgin olive oil.

Taste translation

If you like tomato soup this is the rustic Tuscan version, thickened with bread. Humble but incredible.

Zen's note

It doesn’t look flashy, but that’s the whole point. This is rustic Tuscan comfort at its best.

Where to eat Pappa al Pomodoro

Trattoria Margheritaas

Area: San Lorenzo

No-frills Florentine cooking with real local rhythm.

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Osteria Cinghiale Bianchi dd

Area: Oltrarno

Tuscan classics in a historic, easy-to-love setting.

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Trattoria Sergio Gozzi

Area: San Lorenzo

A lunch institution for simple Florentine dishes.

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