Christmas and New Year's in the most beautiful locations in Florence
Where, when and how in Florence
Dinner on Christmas Eve, lunch on Christmas, a feast for New Year’s and why not? A party and a gourmet brunch. There are plenty of opportunities for the holidays in Florence, from the formal to the casual.
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL FIRENZE
One of the most exclusive hotels in Florence, during the holiday season it’s adorned with splendid decorations. Inside, there is the starred restaurant Il Palagio, masterfully run by Vito Mollica.
December 24 - Dinner on Christmas Eve, 150 euro
December 25 - Christmas Lunch and Dinner, 150 euro
December 31 - New Year’s Eve Feast, with musical entertainment & After Midnight Party at La Villa, 380 euro
December 31 - New Year’s Eve Party with a ‘Studio 54’ theme, La Villa, 270 euro (preseleted wines included until midnight). Entrance after midnight: 60 euro
January 1 - New Year’s Day Brunch, 115 euro (preselected wines included)
WINTER GARDEN BY CAINO
THE ST. REGIS FLORENCE
Another elegant 5-star hotel, another starred restaurant. This time, it’s chef Michele Grillo running the kitchen staff, who created the menu together with multi-starred Maremma-born chef Valeria Piccini. Everything is served in a magical Christmas atmosphere.
December 25 - Christmas Lunch, 110 euro
December 31 - Gran Galà, 295 euro
THE WESTIN EXCELSIOR FLORENCE
Splendid Renaissance palace that is today a lavish hotel. For the holidays, the offers are divided between the Orvm Bar and Restaurant, an unexpected oasis of Art Déco, and Se·sto on Arno, famous for both its excellent dishes curated by chef Matteo Lorenzi and the spectacular view over the whole city.
December 25 - Christmas Lunch, Se·sto on Arno, 105 euro
December 25 - Christmas Lunch, Orvm, 60 euro
December 31 - Gran Galà on New Year’s Eve, Se·sto on Arno, 295 euro
December 31 - New Year’s Eve Feast, Orvm, 90 euro
J.K. PLACE FIRENZE
An elegant 5-star boutique hotel where guests can enjoy an unforgettable experience of tailor-made hospitality.
December 24 and Saturday, December 31 - à la carte menu, as well as some specials
December 25 - J.K. Christmas Brunch, 60 euro for adults
December 26 - J.K. Boxing day Brunch, 60 euro for adults
January 1 - J.K. New Year’s Day Brunch, 60 euro for adults
HELVETIA & BRISTOL FIRENZE STARHOTELS COLLEZIONE
Across from Palazzo Strozzi, an historic residence with timeless charm transformed into a temple of high hospitality with an enchanting winter garden.
December 31 - New Year’s Eve Feast, 160 euro
BORGO SAN JACOPO
A glamourous sitting room on the Arno offers a unique vantage point of Ponte Vecchio. In the kitchen is the starred Peter Brunel, Executive Chef of all the restaurants belonging to the Lungarno Collection group.
December 31 - New Year’s Eve Feast, 280 euro, menu, paired wines 130 euro
CAFFÈ DELL’ORO
Here, chef Brunel defines traditional regional dishes with simplicity and a touch of originality. Bistro-style offers with an unparalleled view of the Ponte Vecchio.
December 25 - Christmas Brunch, 80 euro for adults
December 31 - New Year’s Eve Feast, 170 euro, menu, paired wines 70 euro
1 gennaio - New Year’s Day Brunch, 62 euro for adults
THE FUSION BAR & RESTAURANT
A one-of-a-kind restaurant where elite local ingredients blend with traditional Japanese and Peruvian ingredients, also under the guidance of chef Peter Brunel.
December 31 - New Year’s Eve Feast, 90 euro, menu, paired cocktails 40 euro
LA TERRAZZA
The rooftop bar of the Hotel Continentale, at the top of the medieval tower once belonging to the Consorti family. A dreamlike location for the famous midnight toast, with a view of Ponte Vecchio.
December 31 - Midnight toast with two glasses of champagne and deserts, 60 euro
VILLA CORA
On the hills just outside the center of Florence, an aristocratic villa with a pool and a park with centuries-old trees that dominates over the Boboli Gardens. At the restaurant Le Bistrot, dishes by chef Alessandro Liberatore.
December 25 - Christmas Lunch, Le Bistrot, 130 euro
December 25 - Christmas Brunch, 160 euro (wines included)
December 31 - Sunday Lunch, Le Bistrot, 80 euro (wines included)
December 31 - New Year’s Eve Evening Brunch, entertainment for children at Pasha
TRUFFLE EXPERIENCE
Inside NH Collection Porta Rossa, one of the city’s historic hotels, the restaurant for lovers of the prestigious tuber (and not just), by Savini Tartufi.
December 31 - New Year’s Eve Feast, 160 euro
STROZZI CAFFÈ
In the Renaissance courtyard of Palazzo Strozzi, an elegant setting ideal for a coffee break or a refined dinner; open during the holidays with its usual hours.
COLLE BERETO
Its interior spaces recently renovated, it is one of the most glamourous locations in Florence, in piazza degli Strozzi, where guests can also enjoy a drink or a meal on Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
CAFFÈ GILLI
Since 1733, it has been one of the most elegant salons in the city. Crystal chandeliers, glass windows and an early 20th-century atmosphere. For a refined touch to the Christmas holidays.
December 31 - New Year’s Even Feast with a special à la carte menu
CAFFÈ CONCERTO PASZKOWSKI
Iconic cafe in Florence, famous for its charming evenings with music, its excellent pastry shop and more.
December 24 - Cats & Dogs in concert
December 25 - gospel concert with July Gospel Choir
December 31 - New Year’s Even Feast with a special à la carte menu
December 31 - Quei Bravi Ragazzi Swing Band in concert
LA BOTTEGA DI PARIGI
In the rolling and tranquil Florentine hills, a welcoming and chic restaurant offering dishes exclusively made with ingredients coming from small and select local producers.
December 31 - New Year’s Eve Feast, 95 euro