text Martina Olivieri

February 5, 2025

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 the SPA not to be missed in Florence!

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

Nestled in the centuries-old park that surrounds the Four Seasons Hotel Firenze, Il Palagio restaurant under the leadership of chef Paolo Lavezzini is ready to make you experience an unforgettable evening. He aims for substance, for the essence of the matter, for taste. In a warm, enveloping and elegant atmosphere, you can enjoy the taste of beauty with a special tasting menu that includes: Tartare of shrimp, nori seaweed, blood orange and Vintage Negroni caviar; Seared scallop, pumpkin, coffee, ginger and yuzu; Potato tortellini with fish and shellfish from the Tyrrhenian Sea and “Caciucco” sauce; Grilled beef Biancostato, turnip greens and light yogurt aioli; Hibiscus flower sorbet and Rose Elixir; White chocolate creamy, litchis and raspberry (180 euros).

Onde
Via Gino Capponi, 46
ph. +39 05526261

In the heart of Four Seasons Hotel Florence's renovated Palazzo Del Nero is Onde, the refined restaurant led by Executive Chef Paolo Lavezzini. Inspired by the cuisine of the Tuscan coast, each dish is designed to be paired with the best champagnes and white wines. For Valentine's Day they have designed an ad hoc menu that comrpends: Spider crab salad, green apple tartar sauce and kale; Seafood pacchero, fish ristretto and parsley oil; Roasted gurnard with sweet and sour vegetable caponata and vermentino guazzetto; Buffet of sweet sensations in the dessert room (135 euros).

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

Fall in Love at The St. Regis Florence. Any day is the right day to celebrate love, especially in the magical atmosphere of the Winter Garden, which always offers unparalleled culinary excellence. Under the very romantic Art Deco ceiling of the balcony, you can enjoy a special dinner. For the occasion you can also order a soft raspberry heart, with a delicious Greek yogurt mousse inside, laid on a crisp pastry base and embellished with a glossy red icing (25 euros). At the Winter Garden restaurant, this dessert is served with a shortened version of the special cocktail Euphoria, available at the Winter Garden Bar.

Caffè dell'Oro
Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli, 4
ph. +39 055 27268912 - WhatsApp +39 347 5580352

A contemporary Italian café and a truly privileged location just a stone's throw from the Ponte Vecchio. Valentine's Day is a unique opportunity to spend an unforgettable evening enveloped in the beauty of Florence and Italian flavors that blend that fusion novelty. The menu designed for the occasion includes: Winter Gazpacho Ricciola Crudo, Daikon and Shiro Shoyu with Franciacorta Brut Teatro alla Scala 2020 Bellavista; Beef Genovese Stuffed Buttons, Carrot and Provolone del Monaco with Lacryma Crhristi Riserva Don Vincenzo 2019 Casa Setaro; Surf & Turf Fillet of Beef, Scallop, Red Cabbage, Apple and Tuscan Tamari with Lacryma Crhristi Riserva Don Vincenzo 2019 Casa Setaro; Chocolate Orizaba Fluffy, Yellow Fruits, Tonka Bean and Caramel (70 euros per person, including one bottle of Lacryma Christi Riserva Don Vincenzo 2019 Casa Setaro for every two guests).

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. The menu includes Chef's Welcome; Lemon Risotto with shrimp and its ristretto; Sea Bass Fillet with spinach, smoked butter carrots and oyster sauce; “Chocolate and Passion” Dark Chocolate Mousse with Passion Fruit Heart (100 euros).

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

Inside the striking Corte Cosimo I of Palazzo Portinari Salviati, one of Florence's historic palaces, Salotto Portinari Bar & Bistrot has an exclusive proposal curated by chef Vito Mollica. The menu, inspired by seasonal Italian excellence, guides guests on a journey between tradition and innovation, making each course a precious memory. The menu includes: Lightly seared scampi with carrots and passion fruit; Cavatelli with artichokes and squid ink pin squid; Roasted veal loin with foie gras, Jerusalem artichoke and fine black truffle;Milk chocolate mousse with wild strawberry compote and caramelized almond ice cream; Coffee and frivolities (120 euros per person with water and cover charge included).

Gucci Osteria
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, with all the youthfulness on her side, a new culinary Renaissance. 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

Tuscan culinary tradition reinterpreted with wisdom and a pinch of imagination. Hospitality is 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 highly suggestive decor. Starting with a spectacular lobby, which is the hub of the coolest aperitifs of the Florentine nightlife, with a glass ceiling that when necessary opens under the starry sky.

Cibrèo Ristorante & Cocktail Bar
Via del Verrocchio, 5
ph. +39 055 2665651

The interior spaces of Cibrèo and the dehors, with enchanting views of the historic facades of 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 flavors 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 evening of music and good food in the heart of Florence. Teatro del Sale celebrates love with a special dinner accompanied by violist Valentina Berzi for an intimate and elegant atmosphere. The menu features a buffet full of authentic flavors: Baked Anchovies, Lemon Grass Clam Soup, Sautéed Beets, Burnt Pumpkin, Hummus, Gratinated Fennel and Beet Salad. First course: Cinnamon Polenta and Fusillotti with Cacio and Butter Rosé. Main course: Pork in Red Curry with Pilaf Rice. Dessert: Pomegranate Tart. A unique experience between taste and melody, at €55 per person, excluding wine.

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

A wonderful truffle-flavored culinary journey signed Osteria delle Tre Panche, overlooking Ponte Vecchio and the sixth-floor terrace 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 as if you are touching Ponte Vecchio with one hand.

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

Harry's Bar The Garden makes the exclusive atmosphere with international flair of the Sina Villa Medici its own, offering its traditional cuisine and careful attention to detail. The menu designed for Valentine's Day includes: pink pepper-marinated amberjack carpaccio, puntarelle salad and pomegranate emulsion; champagne carnaroli risotto and Cru Caviar Classic; Thermidor-style lobster and spinach puree; lovers' sphere; coffee and friandises (80 euros excluding drinks). Musical entertainment with piano Maestro Giuseppe Di Piazza.

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

Everything here is 'issimo,' from appetizers for a minimum of two people to flatbreads and pizzas, available classic, white, special and even gluten-free. Sharing is the watchword, and for pizzas made for at least 10 people an exceptional gong also rings! The Valentine's Day menu includes: a pair of Romeo (red with pepperoni) and Juliet (white with artichokes, brie and heart potatoes) pizzas and a pair of Romeo (Gin Ginocchio, banana bitters, orange blossom vermouth and yuzu air) and Juliet (Gino Ginocchio, raspberry shrub and elderflower) cocktails.

IL Magnifico – Il Tornabuoni
Via de’ Tornabuoni, 3
ph. +39 055 212645

For Valentine's Day, Il Magnifico restaurant inside the Tornabuoni hotel offers an exclusive dining experience by chef Simone Tarchi. The special menu from 105 euros per person (wines not included) includes fine dishes such as Oyster au naturel with Champagne air and pomegranate caviar; marinated salmon with beet, fennel, horseradish cream and orange vinaigrette and dill oil; shrimp ravioli on burrata cream, parsley oil and glasswort; and red mullet stuffed with squid lard with its base, potato pavè and olive crumble. The evening ends with a “Heart” dessert of white chocolate mousse, lychee and grapefruit gel, coconut biscuit. For the perfect pairing, wine pairing is available for 55 euros per person.

Osteria Pagliazza - Hotel Brunelleschi
Piazza Sant'Elisabetta, 3
ph. +39 055 2737608

Hotel Brunelleschi celebrates Valentine's Day with an outstanding dining experience at Osteria Pagliazza, located in the striking Byzantine tower. Chef Rocco De Santis has created an exclusive menu that combines tradition and creativity, with refined dishes such as tartelletta with artichoke and clam cream; smoked black tea marinated sea bass, chickpea hummus and chili pepper gel; ravioli del plin stuffed with mantecato cod, 36-month Parmesan cheese, saffron and parsley oil; and roasted snapper and its essence with purple cabbage puree, tangerine gel and spring onion oil. And finally the lychee mousse with a soft blackcurrant heart, dark chocolate crisp and blackcurrant sorbet. All accompanied by a selection of fine wines, for an unforgettable evening in the heart of Florence.

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

The air you breathe is intimate, refined and understated, perfect for a unique sensory journey. The romantic, warm ambiance, with just a few tables and barely any 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.

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

An evening in hell or a night in heaven? To celebrate love, you can choose Cecchini's restaurant in the City of 25hours Hotel Piazza San Paolino. For the occasion-in addition to the Cecchini Griglia menu, which on Feb. 14 will include a glass of bubbly and a welcome finger food- a Valentine's Day Aperitif is available: €25 per couple with 2 special themed cocktails and tapas from the kitchen. Also an extra evening of Apericinema with a screening of the rom-com Just Married. Admission is free with popcorn included. It is possible to combine the Valentine's Day aperitif (25€ per couple) with the movie night.

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 well-known fashion designer, with its vintage atmosphere and the “aromatic” cuisine of Piedmontese Gianluca Camilotto has already won over Florence's chicest. To crown the evening you might even buy a gift there: all the furniture, produced by artisans in the neighborhood, is in fact available for purchase.

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

For those who go in search of true exclusivity, not to be missed is 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 raw materials, creativity, and 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 sophisticated interiors that reflect the colors 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 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.