The best Brunches in Florence

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Sundays in Florence are all about slow lunches, family gatherings and lots of relaxation and fun. Some people prefer to organise nice out-of-town trips with friends or relatives (here you can find our best suggestions on where to eat around Florence), others cannot give up a good lunch in a trattoria (here you can find the best ones in town), while others prefer to indulge in a light and elegant lunch, or a brunch in places full of history and charm.

Let's discover together those not to be missed, according to your tastes and preferences.

Four Seasons Hotel Firenze - Il Palagio
Borgo Pinti, 99
ph. +39 0552626450

With the arrival of autumn, the city's most famous Sunday brunch is back, that of the Four Seasons Firenze, a must for those who want to spend a day in merriment. On Sunday mornings, in fact, Il Palagio and the Atrium Bar are transformed into a banquet dressed up to the nines, where guests can help themselves between the various stations that pass through the hotel's beautiful rooms, including behind the scenes in the kitchen. An Italian-style brunch that changes with the seasons, but where there is never a shortage of great classics such as Risotto and pasta, Bollito piemontese with salsa verde, Arista di maiale all'uva, Porchetta, but also plenty of Crudo di pesce, Ombrina al forno and Ventresca di tonno in teriyaki sauce, to name but a few. Tables laden with mouth-watering delights wrap around the halls, and continue into the Capponi Room where you can lose yourself in the sweeter delights. Adults: 130 euros per person. Children and teenagers: guests from 0 to 5 years, 35 euros from 6 to 12 years, 60 euros from 13 to 17 years.

Il Salviatino
Via del Salviatino, 21
ph. +39 055 9041111

Il Salviatino's brunch invites guests to embrace the beauty of this season and its vibrant gastronomic culture. Il Salviatino transforms into a banquet set up for the occasion, where guests are invited to serve themselves among the various stations throughout the hotel's beautiful halls. An informal and engaging experience, perfect for a peaceful Sunday spent with family and friends. There is no shortage of great classics such as lasagne and quiche, salads and seasonal vegetables, as well as a variety of meats, raw fish, carpaccio, tartare, caviar and oysters, fresh eggs prepared in the open kitchen and a lounge dedicated to endless sweet treats. A special activity is offered every weekend, while individual treatments and access to the Aquae Vitali Spa can be booked in advance. Accompanied by music, brunch is available every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. until 12 January. Price 110 euro per person, 50 euro children. For reservations and information, reservations@salviatino.com or call +39 055 904 1111.

Winter Garden - The St. Regis Florence
Piazza Ognissanti, 1
ph. +39 055 27163770

Winter Garden, the place of choice for hospitality and gastronomy within The St. Regis Florence hotel, presents not a real brunch but an all-day menu that enhances and brings to the fore the great cuisine of the area, through the epicurean creations of Executive Chef Gentian Shehi. Sunday is the ideal time to sample his dishes.

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

The cuisine of Salotto Portinari Bar & Bistrot, overseen by Executive Chef Vito Mollica, is a great idea for those in search of an elegant, chic but informal Sunday lunch. A true 'salon' open to the city and dedicated to the Florentines, but also to travellers, invited among gourmet dishes and dizzying drinks to discover the beauty of the Palazzo, and breathe in all its atmosphere even at the table.

Villa Cora
Viale Machiavelli, 18
ph: +39 055 228790

The classic Villa Cora brunch returns until Sunday 5 January in the sumptuous frescoed rooms of the Villa. Executive Chef Alessandro Liberatore and his brigade are waiting to take you from the Sala delle Carte with the Grand Buffet of hors d'oeuvres to the Foyer with the islands of hot dishes and to the Sala delle Ceramiche with endless desserts. The little ones can have lunch and fun with our Elfa Isadora in the room dedicated to them. There is also live music. 110 euros per person; children up to 3 years free, 4 to 9 years 45 euros.

Picteau Bistrot&Bar
Borgo San Jacopo, 14
ph. +39 055 27264997

If you want to spend a Sunday in a special place, Picteau Bistrot&Bar is just the place for you. Its terrace, much loved by Florentines at any hour of the day, allows you to enjoy the spectacular view of the Ponte Vecchio and the Arno River, savouring a tasty, delicious pizza alla pala and other exquisite dishes from the menu every day from 12 noon, always accompanied by the delicious creations, alcoholic and otherwise, of the Picteau mixologists.

Onde
Borgo Pinti, 99
ph. +39 055 2626450

If you want to spend a Sunday surrounded by the scents of the sea, choose Onde, the new restaurant of Four Seasons Hotel Firenze, located inside Palazzo Del Nero. Sunday lunch is an experience to be enjoyed: it starts at 12:30 and a set menu is served for 110 euros per person that includes: 6 starters to share, 2 first courses, steamed catch of the day, dessert buffet and a glass of Ferrari. The dishes on the menu change every week.

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

Everything is ‘issimo’ here, even Sunday brunch! BrunchISSIMO awaits you every Sunday from 12 noon to 3 p.m. with pancakes with maple syrup and berries, beef carpaccio with caesar sauce and burrata cheese, Russian salad and soft-boiled egg, avocado and salmon with caramelised lemon zest, Parmesan crème caramel and crispy mortadella, chicken and tomato ricotta meatballs, cheeseburger with roast fries, ricotta and spinach cannelloni. And to toast, 375 ml Lambrusco for every 2 people. Cost 32 euro per person.

Ditta Artigianale
Via dello Sprone 5r - ph. +39 0550457163
Via dei Neri 30/32R - ph. +39 0552741541
Via Giosuè Carducci 2/4R - ph. +39 0559367419
Via Lungarno Soderini 7r - ph. +39 0553874550
Lungarno Benvenuto Cellini, 1r - ph. +39 055 7714875

At this artisanal roastery, a rich brunch is served every day, designed to best match the highly selected, freshly roasted coffees. Among the dishes we recommend you try: Smashed Avocado Toast, Hokkaido Pumpkin Toast (semi wholemeal toasted bread with smashed hokkaido pumpkin, squash squash, halloumi, spinach and pomegranate), Croque Monsieur (a classic with French dijon mustard, homemade béchamel
homemade béchamel, Gruyère cheese and cooked ham) and much more (à la carte menu).

Binomio
Via Jacopo da Diacceto, 20
ph. +39 055 2739198

The Binomio Brunch at the elegant Hotel Indigo Florence transforms Sunday into an unforgettable experience of taste, conviviality and relaxation. An unmissable occasion perfect for the whole family, with lots of novelties designed for young and old. The brunch includes a rich buffet, ranging from sweet and savoury dishes, accompanied by a delicious welcome cocktail. Water, coffee and fruit juices are included in the price per person of EUR 45. Among the specialities on the menu, don't miss the live dish of the day: Trofie alla Carbonara di
Lampredotto, a tribute to the Tuscan tradition revisited in a contemporary key. To accompany the brunch, guests will be treated to a live DJ-set, with a choice of vinyls to listen to.

Ville sull'Arno
Lungarno Cristoforo Colombo, 1/3/5
ph. +39 055 670971

On Sundays 8 and 15 December, Restaurant Flora & Fauno in Ville sull'Arno hosts a Sunday Brunch with Tuscan and seasonal flavours. Chef Kevin, at each appointment, lets you rediscover unusual culinary paths that enhance the warmth and taste of Tuscan products, giving you a unique culinary experience. The brunch formula includes buffet hors d'oeuvres (savoury pies, local cured meats, homemade giardiniera, Tuscan pecorino cheese accompanied by mustards and chestnut honey, smoked salmon, Tuscan crostoni, salads, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausages, roast vegetables, mixed canapés, pizza and homemade focaccia) main course served at the table with a choice from the chef's menu (vegetarian, meat and fish dishes) and desserts from the buffet (pancakes, muffins, tarts, apple pie, banana bread, vegan tart, pastries mignon, various croissants, doughnuts, fresh fruit). 45 euros per person (including mineral water, excluding wine or other drinks); children up to 10 years of age 29 euros.