The best places for seafood fritto misto in Florence
Street food, restaurants and fishmongers for top-quality fried seafood
An irresistible staple of Italian cooking packed with authentic flavours of the sea, fritto misto di pesce is an indulgence well worth seeking out in Florence. Golden and crisp, plain or finished with a squeeze of lemon or homemade sauce, it sits at the heart of cooking that nods to street food tradition while always prioritising fresh, quality produce.
Restaurants, fishmongers and food trucks have brought this indulgent dish across the city: Flawless has selected the best spots in Florence for top-quality fritto misto, whether for an aperitivo snack, a quick lunch or dinner with friends. Fried seafood is addictive… consider yourselves warned!
La Cucina di Pescepane
Via Goisuè Carducci, 13r
Starting life as an Ape car food truck, Pescepane brings the fresh, honest flavours of the sea to Florence alongside casual street food flair. Inside a bright maritime setting, tucking into a golden fritto misto is a treat: gamberi argentini, calamari, latterini, mazzancolle and acciughe boast a crisp organic semolina coating, served with a classic lemon wedge for a refreshing lift.
Fishing Lab alle Murate
Via del Proconsolo, 16R
Set inside an evocative historic palazzo complete with ancient frescoes, Fishing Lab is a Florentine benchmark for seafood that balances creative flair with top-grade ingredients. The menu skips the usual division between starters and mains, making room for street food favourites like the fritto misto di pesce: here served with calamari, gamberi and filetti di branzino, ideal as a main course or shared over an aperitivo with a crisp glass of white wine.
Burro e Acciughe
Via dell’Orto, 35/R
Located in the San Frediano neighbourhood, Burro e Acciughe is an intimate seafood spot. As the name suggests, the star here is the anchovy, served with butter and warm bread or fried with sage. Yet the fried mixed seafood is equally hard to resist: golden and crisp in the finest tradition, served piping hot on greaseproof paper with a classic slice of lemon.
Da Settimo
Via del Barco, 21
A Florentine institution since 1975, Da Settimo wins diners over with fresh, quality cooking that captures the true flavours of the sea. In a refined dining room where tradition and prime ingredients lead the way, the varied menu features delicate crudités, pasta dishes and catches of the day alongside the timeless frittura di pesce, perfectly golden and flavourful.
Pescheria l’Cavalluccio Viola
Piazza delle Cure
Regarded as one of the best street food spots in Florence, Pescheria l’Cavalluccio Viola enlivens the bustling Mercato delle Cure with its fresh fish counter and freshly prepared hot dishes. At the outdoor tables, you can tuck into fish sandwiches, fish burgers and crisp fritto misto di mare, fried and seasoned to perfection. All that is left to do is order a piping hot portion!
