Planning a trip to Florence? Great choice. Aside from being widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Florence is a hotbed of art, culture and history – it was the birthplace of the Renaissance after all, and has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site as a result. But when you’ve finished exploring the piazzas, the palaces and the museums and you just need something to eat, where do you go? Well, we know someone who has the answer.
Marco Stabile has amassed an entire career cooking in the kitchens of Tuscany, including time spent with the illustrious Gaetano Trovato at his two-Michelin-starred restaurant Arnolfo. Now with his own restaurant Ora d’Aria, Marco’s cooking takes authentic flavours from his home region and twists them into innovative new combinations. His modern approach to classic flavours earned him a Michelin star in 2011, and he’s held the accolade ever since, flying the flag for Tuscan cuisine in the heart of Florence.
Basically, he knows his stuff. We caught up with Marco for a day and he was kind enough to guide us around Florence, giving us plenty of recommendations along the way.