True to its name, this restaurant offers what I believed to be the first “golden view” I saw upon arriving in Florence. I visited this place in early August while exploring Florence with my mom and sister, just before the semester began. I remember the day well: we had been walking for quite some time, taking in the city, when the heat finally became too much, and we needed a long-overdue break. This led us to the Golden View restaurant, located along the river with a menu that ranges from traditional Tuscan meals to unique seafood dishes. As I sat on the patio, watching the river gently reflect the golden light of the afternoon, I felt a quiet reflection within myself—a moment of happiness and the first shock that this is my home for the next few months hit me. That meal with my mom lingers in my memory, like the reflection of the sun on the river, ever-present and glowing softly in my mind.
