Luca’s place is great for a local experience in Florence. It’s very generously sized, and right outside there is a great cafe and Gelateria. It’s close enough to the major attractions (and exceptionally close to Pitti Palace) but quiet and peaceful at night. Ostiense is much more relaxed than the center of the city, so it’s nice to retreat there after exploring. Luca also had an extremely comprehensive guidebook that we enjoyed using.