February 8, 2024

Food

Romantic restaurants in Florence

Where to invite your significant other for a special occasion

Better a romantic dinner at home or an amazing surprise invitation in one of the best restaurants in Florence? There is something for everyone: glamorous, intimate, gourmet, typical, candlelight, with breathtaking views... Ideal for a fabulous dinner!

Do you prefer to enjoy a few days of relaxation? Here are the most beautiful resorts in Tuscany and the SPA not to be missed in Florence!

Il Palagio - Four Seasons Hotel Firenze
Borgo Pinti, 99
ph. +39 055 2626450

Immersed in the centuries-old park that surrounds the Four Seasons Hotel Firenze, the Il Palagio restaurant under the guidance of chef Paolo Lavezzini is ready to offer you an unforgettable evening. It aims at substance, at the essence of matter, at taste. For more info: catering.florence.dst@fourseasons.com

Se-Sto on Arno - The Westin Excelsior
Piazza Ognissanti, 3
ph +39 055 27152783

It's called Sesto because it's on the sixth and top floor of The Westin Excelsior hotel. A legendary terrace with a 360-degree view over the rooftops of Florence, made possible by the futuristic structure that surrounds it, made with continuous glass windows. Inside the bar, restaurant and lounge area, spaces that allow maximum relaxation in the heart of Florence, to experience the most romantic evening of the year to the full (temporarily closed).

Winter Garden restaurant & Bar - The St. Regis Florence
Piazza Ognissanti 1
ph.+39 055 2716 3770

Fall in Love at The St. Regis Florence. Every day is the right day to celebrate love, especially in the magical atmosphere of the Winter Garden, which always offers unparalleled culinary excellence.

Caffè dell'Oro
Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli, 4
ph: +39 055 2726 8912 - WhatsApp +39 347 5580352

A contemporary Italian café and a truly privileged location, with a frontline view of Ponte Vecchio, which can be appreciated even better from one of the tables in the outdoor dehor. A unique opportunity to spend an unforgettable evening surrounded by the beauty of Florence and Italian flavours that fuse together.

Picteau Bistrot & Bar
Borgo San Jacopo, 14
ph. +39 055 27264997 - WhatsApp +39 347 5580352

You can choose the delightful setting of Picteau Bistrot & Bar, inside Hotel Lungarno to spend a very special evening with dishes created exclusively by executive chef Claudio Mengoni, to celebrate love with spectacular views of the Arno and Ponte Vecchio.

Salotto Portinari Bar & Bistrot
Via del Corso, 6
ph. +39 055 5353555

For a special romantic evening, star chef Vito Mollica has designed a menu to be enjoyed at Salotto Portinari Bar & Bistrot inside Palazzo Portinari.

Saporium
Lungarno Benvenuto Cellini, 63r
ph. +39 055 212933

Saporium adopts the philosophy of Borgo Santo Pietro (a 5-star boutique hotel in the province of Siena) based on the principles of biodiversity and regenerative agriculture. Its thriving organic farm, teaching gardens and dairy provide the basic inspiration and best ingredients to take you on a gastronomic journey, always guided by the expertise of executive chef Ariel Hagen and his team. One Michelin star.

Il Borro Tuscan Bistro
Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli, 80r
ph. +39 055 290423

Just a stone's throw from Ponte Vecchio, in the historic center of Florence, Il Borro Tuscan Bistro is ready to welcome all lovers for a romantic evening with a dedicated culinary proposal, under the banner of love in a perfect balance between simplicity, research and passion. The special tasting menu features a cuisine that highlights fresh seasonal ingredients, raw materials from the local area and from the Orto del Borro in combination with Il Borro wines. The restaurant, already a point of reference for the city of Florence, offers in its new delicate and renovated atmosphere, an ideal setting for an intimate dinner: a sensory journey rich in authentic flavors of local cuisine, tasting a glass of Il Borro wine.

Cibrèo Ristorante & Cocktail Bar
Via del Verrocchio, 5r
ph. +39 055 2345853

The interior spaces of the Cibrèo and the dehors, with enchanting views of the historic façades of the Helvetia & Bristol Firenze and Palazzo Strozzi, reflect the warmth and authenticity of Florentine hospitality in an unmistakable atmosphere. The gastronomic proposals are linked to the authentic aromas and flavours of tradition, following the rhythm of the seasons and using the best products that the Italian territory can offer.

Teatro del Sale
Via dei Macci, 111r
ph. +39 055 2001492

A romantic dinner dedicated to love, good food and good music at the Teatro del Sale, designed to delight the palate with a refined dinner and live music.

Irene - Hotel Savoy
Piazza della Repubblica, 7
ph. +39 055 2735891

It is the salotto del gusto in Piazza della Repubblica, the perfect place to sample the best of Tuscan food and wine. Restaurant of the Hotel Savoy, here you can enjoy simple yet refined dishes in a sophisticated setting. The menu, designed by chef Fulvio Pierangelini, is entirely inspired by the best local and seasonal produce.

ToscaNino in Rinascente Firenze
Piazza della Repubblica, 4
ph: +39 055 493 3468

Not just a restaurant, but an oven with bakery, take-away delicatessen, bar, cafeteria, wine shop and shop, a concept store all exclusively 'made in Tuscany'. ToscaNino is located inside the Rinascente in Florence with a magnificent panoramic terrace overlooking the rooftops of Florence.

Osteria delle Tre Panche - Hotel Hermitage
Vicolo Marzio, 1
ph: +39 055 583724

A wonderful culinary journey of truffle flavor signed Osteria delle Tre Panche, overlooking Ponte Vecchio and the terrace on the sixth floor, overlooking all the monuments of our wonderful city! An unmissable taste experience in one of the most incredible corners of Florence where you will feel like touching Ponte Vecchio with one hand.

Harry's Bar The Garden
Via Il Prato 42
ph. +39 055 277 1704

Harry's Bar The Garden makes the exclusive atmosphere of the Sina Villa Medici its own, offering its traditional cuisine and careful attention to detail.

Tiratissima
Viale Giovanni Amendola 14/22r
ph. +39 055 8892741

Everything is 'issimo' here, from the antipastissimo for a minimum of two people to the focaccias and pizzas, available classic, white, special and even gluten-free. The watchword is sharing, and for pizzas made for at least 10 people an exceptional gong also rings!

Ora d’Aria
Via Dei Georgofili, 11/r
ph. + 39 055 2001699

The air you breathe is intimate, refined and understated, perfect for a unique sensory journey. The romantic, warm environment, with just a few tables and just a little music, will immediately give you a pleasant feeling. The small room downstairs is very nice, but the one upstairs with the open kitchen allows you to admire chef Marco Stabile in action. Every dish is an experience.

Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura
Piazza della Signoria, 10
ph. + 39 055 0621744

If your other half is passionate about fashion and design, then this is just the restaurant to make her spend a very special evening. At Gucci Osteria in Florence, in the historic city of the Medici, chef Karime Lopez embodies a new culinary renaissance with all the youthfulness of her youth. Karime's menu challenges traditional perceptions of Italian cuisine, creating truly playful interpretations of classic dishes.

Locale
via delle Seggiole, 12
ph. +39 055 9067188

The Tuscan culinary tradition reinterpreted with wisdom and a pinch of fantasy. The hospitality is one of the most exclusive, declined with a double soul: one more easy linked to tradition, the other trendy and more sophisticated, evoked by a glamorous and very suggestive furnishing. Starting from a spectacular hall, which is the fulcrum of the coolest aperitifs of the Florentine nightlife, with a glass ceiling that, if necessary, opens under the starry sky.

25hours Hotel Piazza San Paolino
Piazza di S. Paolino, 1
ph. +39 055 2966911

An evening in hell or a night in paradise? To celebrate love, you can choose the Ristorante San Paolino, in the enchanted courtyard of the 25hours Hotel Piazza San Paolino. From the dishes to the surreal ambience... you will feel like you are in the Garden of Eden!

Atelier de' Nerli
Piazza de' Nerli, 8/9r
ph. +39 338 5988273

Where creativity takes shape. The restaurant created by Daniele Cavalli, son of the famous fashion designer, with its vintage atmosphere and the "aromatic" cuisine of Gianluca Camilotto from Piedmont has already conquered the chicest of Florence. To crown the evening you could also buy a gift: all the furniture, produced by artisans in the neighborhood, is in fact purchasable.

Enoteca Pinchiorri
Via Ghibellina, 87
ph. +39 055 242777 - 242757

For those who are looking for true exclusivity, do not miss the only restaurant awarded Three Michelin Stars in Florence and among the few in Italy. We are obviously talking about Enoteca Pinchiorri. A cuisine that excels in research and respect for the raw material, in creativity, in the control of cooking techniques.

Luca’s Restaurant
Via Dei Cavalieri 2/C
ph. +39 055 0105200

Luca's Restaurant at Hotel La Gemma is an elegant art-deco space with a sophisticated interior that reflects the colours of the Duomo. Here, award-winning chef Paulo Airaudo takes classic Florentine cuisine and transforms it into exceptional modern gastronomy.

Posh
Lungarno Vespucci, 26r
ph. +39 0550518514

The acronym P.O.S.H. stands for Port Out - Starboard Home and denoted the best cabins on the ships that traveled between Britain and India in the days of Queen Victoria. The Posh restaurant is also ponto to set you sail on the ship, to embark on a culinary journey of taste, quality and romance. You are in the sun-kissed Posh cabin with a magnificent view of the Florentine riverfront.