text Martina Olivieri

December 11, 2024

Food

Christmas and New Year in the best hotels and restaurants in Florence

Where to spend the holidays amidst beautiful locations and excellent cuisine

From Christmas Eve dinner to an Epiphany brunch, you will find a good selection of dishes to celebrate the most awaited and magical time of the year in Florence.

Four Seasons Hotel Firenze

Four Seasons Hotel Firenze makes it even more magical with parties held at the Palazzo Della Gherardesca and Palazzo Del Nero accompanied by Michelin star cuisine, and led by chef Paolo Lavezzini.

Il Palagio

24 December - Christmas Eve dinner, 190 euros (drinks not included)

25 December - Christmas brunch, 180 euros (Telmont champagne and wines included)

31 December - New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner, seven-course menu, live music entertainment, 470 euros (including a welcome glass of Krug Champagne and admission to the Midnight party)

1 January - New Year’s brunch, 150 euros (a glass of Ferrari sparkling wine and selected wines)

Onde

24 December - Christmas Eve dinner, 150 euros (a welcome glass of Ferrari Maximum Brut)

31 December - New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner, 380 euros. The celebrations continue from 23:00 in the Conventino room with cocktails and DJ.

Palazzo Portinari Salviati

A unique place where you will find only traditional dishes led by Michelinstarred chef Vito Mollica, who awaits you for a memorable festive experience with family and friends.

Atto di Vito Mollica

24 December - Christmas Eve dinner, 200 euros (drinks not included)

25 December - Christmas lunch, 200 euros (drinks not included)

31 December - New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner, 430 euros (wine pairing € 270)

Salotto Portinari Bistrot

24 December - Christmas Eve dinner, 135 euros (drinks not included)

25 December - Christmas lunch, 135 euros (drinks not included)

31 December - New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner, 280 euros (drinks not included)

Enoteca Pinchiorri

A refined three star Michelin establishment with a mind blowing wine cellar. During the festive period, they are open for the New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner with a special menu, 590 euros (drinks not included).

The St. Regis Florence

Enjoy the warm festive ambience with the whole family in the Winter Garden Restaurant, located within the prestigious grounds of The St. Regis Florence.

25 December - Christmas buffet lunch with live jazz music, 250 euros (selected wines included)

31 December – New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner with live music entertainment and DJ after midnight, 550 euros (wine and drinks not included)

Borgo San Jacopo

Flavours, colours and shapes are brought together and made into memorable dishes by chef Claudio Mengoni.

24 December - Christmas Eve dinner, 290 euros (wine pairing 170 euros, with a glass of Champagne Blanc de Blancs Billecart Salmon)

31 December - New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner, 370 euros (wine pairing € 220, with a glass of Dom Perignon)

Picteau Bistrot & Bar

A refined dining area overlooking the Arno river, so you can spend Christmas in a warm and welcoming place just like home.

25 December - Christmas lunch, 100 euros

Caffè dell'Oro

A modern Italian café decorated in 1950s style with a romantic view of Ponte Vecchio. Chef Antonio Minichiello oversees the kitchen.

24 December - Christmas Eve dinner, 130 euros (wine pairing 60 euros, with a glass of Franciacorta Teatro alla Scala Bellavista)

25 December - Christmas lunch,140 euros (wine pairing 60 euros, with a glass of Franciacorta Teatro alla Scala Bellavista)

31 December - New Year’s Eve dinner, 280 euros (wine pairing 95 euros, with a glass of Laurent Perrier Champagne)

La Terrazza

Right at the top of the medieval Torre dei Consorti, the rooftop bar of the Hotel Continentale holds unforgettable evenings.

31 December - Midnight toast with a bottle of Champagne, accompanied by caviar and traditional pastries, 190 euros per couple

Il Salviatino Firenze

Come to the Da Giacomo al Salviatino restaurant to enjoy a magical atmosphere and the beauty of the winter season.

25 December - Christmas lunch, 140 euros (drinks not included)

31 December - New Year’s Eve dinner, 300 euros (drinks not included)

Hotel Savoy

If you want to celebrate Christmas and New Year with a touch of elegance, the Irene restaurant awaits you with traditional cuisine led by Chef Fulvio Pierangelini.

24 December - Christmas Eve dinner, 95 euros (drinks not included)

25 December - Christmas lunch, 150 euros (drinks not included)

31 December - New Year’s Eve dinner, 380 euros (drinks not included)

1 January - New Year’s brunch,120 euros (drinks not included)

Cibrèo Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

At Helvetia & Bristol, located in the heart of Florence, excellent cuisine is served. The Cibrèo Restaurant & Cocktail Bar is the perfect place to savour Italian specialities and enjoy the festive holidays in a cosy ambience

31 December - New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner with DJ, 215 euros (wine pairing 50 euros). Vegetarian menu also available.

Teatro del Sale

A beautiful setting where you can listen to all kinds of music and enjoy good food with many magical festive events for young and old.

24 December - Christmas Eve Gala Dinner with the Gospel choir, 100 euros (wines not included)

31 December - New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner with a dance show by Tuballoswing and DJ, 130 euros (wines not included)

Gucci Osteria

31 December - New Year’s Eve dinner with an 8-course menu, 450 euros

Locale Firenze

The perfect place for an unforgettable experience to enjoy with friends and family savouring revisited traditional dishes by the creative chef Simone Caponnetto, as well as innovative cocktails.

31 December - New Year’s Eve dinner and DJ, 500 euros. Admission only for the after party, 150 euros

Villa Cora

An elegant Tuscan villa in the hills, not so far from the centre of Florence, surrounded by a centuries-old park.

25 December - Christmas brunch, 155 euros (with a bottle of champagne for every 2 persons)

31 December - New Year’s Eve dinner, 290 euros (with a bottle of champagne for every 2 persons). Vegetarian menu also available.

Harry's Bar The Garden

Set within the luxurious five-star hotel Sina Villa Medici, Harry’s Bar is the ideal place to enjoy innovative traditional cuisine and experience this magical festive period to the full.

25 December - Christmas lunch, 120 euros (drinks not included)

31 December - New Year’s Eve dinner, 250 euros (drinks not included)

Tivoli Palazzo Gaddi Firenze

Set within the splendid Tivoli Palazzo Gaddi, the Ristorante Terrae chef Iside De Cesare will delight your palate, also during this festive period, as he takes his guests on a refined culinary journey.

24 December - Christmas Eve dinner, 120 euros

31 December - New Year’s Eve dinner, 240 euros