Regina Bistecca Florence

Regina Bistecca sits on Via Ricasoli, exactly ten minutes on foot from the Piazza del Duomo. It is a traditional grill house that holds the number 18 spot on the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants list.

The kitchen ignores the competitive theatrics common to the nearby tourist arteries, focusing instead on the singular precision of the Florentine grill. While the room runs smart and elegant, the restaurant lacks the performative clutter of its neighbors on Via de' Tornabuoni. Most visitors to this district expect a compromise between convenience and quality, but Regina Bistecca proves that proximity to the city’s major landmarks does not necessitate a surrender of standards. It is a destination for those who want to eat with intentionality rather than just filling a slot between museum visits.