Ristorante Taj Palace Florence
Restaurant · Santa Maria Novella
Indian restaurant in Florence serving vegetarian dishes in a warm, intimate setting.
Best Restaurants in Santa Maria Novella (2026): Book Ahead, Thank Us Later
Santa Maria Novella is good for the station basilica, an old pharmacy turned perfumer and steak at lunch, and the restaurants people save most are Ristorante Taj Palace Florence, Su Guan - Chinese Veg and Trattoria Sostanza. Ranked from 11 places we track here, creator picks first.
Updated · 11 places we track in Santa Maria Novella, all first recorded in March 2026
The Basilica of Santa Maria Novella sits across from the station, and Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella sells perfume in the ornate rooms of an ancient pharmacy. Trattoria Sostanza and Trattoria 13 Gobbi are the old Tuscan lunches, Trattoria Dall'Oste does the aged steak. Il Vinaino and La Boite handle wine, and Grand Hotel Minerva has a rooftop pool and restaurant. Near the station, so choose by the menu, not the door.
How we chose
We track 11 places in Santa Maria Novella filed under restaurants. The rest runs on a broader popularity signal from our wider place index, so the tail of this list moves less than the top does. Last added to in March 2026.
Ranked restaurants in Santa Maria Novella
Su Guan - Chinese Veg
Restaurant · Santa Maria Novella
Florence's go-to for spicy vegetarian Chinese food, done right with real technique and heat.
Trattoria Sostanza
Restaurant · Santa Maria Novella
Family-run spot in Florence where you'll find genuine Tuscan home cooking in a warm, intimate setting.
Ristorante Il Profeta Firenze
Restaurant · Santa Maria Novella
Tuscan restaurant in Florence serving handmade pasta and standout tiramisu in a refined setting.
Trattoria 13 Gobbi
Restaurant · Santa Maria Novella
Intimate Tuscan spot where mismatched charm and warm hospitality make every meal feel like a local's secret.
La Buona Novella
Restaurant · Santa Maria Novella
Elegant Florentine restaurant serving sophisticated Italian cuisine in a refined atmosphere.
Osteria Pastella
Restaurant · Santa Maria Novella
Family-run spot in Florence serving hearty homemade pastas paired with local Tuscan wines in a cheerful atmosphere.
Space Club
Restaurant · Santa Maria Novella
Florence's Space Club pulses with energy and bold red, white and green styling that celebrates Italian pride.
Santa Maria Novella
Restaurant · Santa Maria Novella
Trattoria Dall'Oste
Restaurant · Santa Maria Novella
Florence's finest spot for perfectly aged steaks and impressive cheese boards that'll impress any foodie.
Trattoria Osteria Dall'Oste SMN
Restaurant · Santa Maria Novella
Family-run trattoria near the station where locals go for thick bistecca and homemade pasta.
Where this data comes from
Spillist pulls places out of TikToks and Reels and keeps track of what people save. The counts on this page cover the 11 places we hold in the Santa Maria Novella neighborhood. Spot something wrong or closed? Tell us.