We stayed at Residenza Il Villino, a small, tranquil, gated inn set back off a quiet street east of the Duomo in a large, lovely suite that included sumptuous breakfasts. Very friendly and helpful innkeeper Barbara not only knows great restaurants and tips for getting around the city or catching the best views, she spends her afternoons baking the many types of delicate and delicious pastries she serves for breakfast, also including Enlglish/American fare such as scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, yogurt, hot and cold cereals, etc. A GREAT stay!
Barbara recommended Cucina In Torre and Antica Bottaio, both of which were reasonablly-priced and wonderful restaurants within a short taxi ride. Picci and wild boar, Creme Catalan and panacotta were luscious!
Have a relaxing drink at the restaurant/lounge at the Piazzale Michelangelo for a great view of the dome of the Duomo!