Zucchini Blossom in Florence 2025
Fried zucchini blossoms, stuffed with cheese, is a masterpiece of the Italian cuisine.
Best time: May–June
Florentine chefs love zucchinis for their golden yellow bloom as it's not only pretty, but also edible. They simply stuff them with cheese, anchovies and other fillings and fry the flowers with olive oil. Zucchini flowers are sold either separately or attached to medium-sized squash. Late spring and summer are considered to be the most appropriate time to taste freshly fried zucchini flowers in Florence.
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Authors: Olena Basarab
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