Florence is renowned for its delicious and simple cuisine, which uses fresh, high-quality ingredients to create flavorful dishes. Some of the best local foods to try in Florence include bistecca alla Fiorentina, a grilled T-bone steak; ribollita, a hearty soup made with bread and vegetables; lampredotto, a street food made from cow stomach; pappa al pomodoro, a tomato-based soup with bread; and cantuccini, crunchy almond cookies.