Bondi near San Lorenzo market serves stuffed focaccia under €5 with actual Florentines eating there not tourists this place saved my broke ass multiple times when living near Via dei Ginori. Il Giova near Sant'Ambrogio market does lunch deals — Asparagus risotto lamb ragu all under €12 dinner is meh but lunch is brilliant especially when market vendors eat there

Ultimate budget spot Trattoria Sabatino outside Porta San Frediano in Oltrarno homestyle tuscan food at insane prices arrive early since no reservations locals from the artisan workshops pack it daily never spent more than €10 there for full meal with house wine included feels like eating at nonna's house

Student tip ask for discounts with student id many places give 10-20% off especially around università area also Sant'Ambrogio market has incredible produce grab bread from any forno make panini for €3 total honestly why pay €8 for tourist sandwiches near Ponte Vecchio when you can eat like a real Florentine