On the first floor of the Central Market in Florence’s Piazza San Lorenzo more world cuisine, like Eataly, but with the taste of good architecture. The old structure has been the subject of an exemplary restoration, designed by the Florentine Studio Archea (Laura Andreini, Mark Casamonti, John Polazzi). The space has been left in its entirety with the classic gable skylights, trusses, pillars and capitals all in cast-iron painted red with a Doric-like style.

Evocative the suspension lamps with large shades made of Florentine straw. A few, well-balanced contemporary additions to the original structure. Spartan, in raw wood, the tables and chairs, similar to those of country taverns. The result is a peaceful atmosphere, that smacks of tradition, far removed from the frantic and confused Eataly. Dining is a pleasure for the palate, thanks to the variety of choices with ethnic and regional cuisines, but also to the eye.