Best Hotel Restaurants and Bars in Florence 2026
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Updated October 2026
Some of the best tables and bars in Florence are inside hotels. You do not need to be a guest to book them, and they often give you something the city's trattorias cannot: a garden, a river balcony, a rooftop with the dome in front of you.
Here are the hotel restaurants and bars I point friends to, split into fine dining, casual and elegant dining, and bars and rooftops. Michelin stars are from the 2026 Michelin Guide. Where I have not eaten, I tell you what to expect rather than pretend I have. Always check opening days and book ahead.
Michelin-starred hotel restaurants
Santa Elisabetta, Brunelleschi Hotel
Two Michelin stars. Chef Rocco De Santis cooks for just a handful of tables inside the Pagliazza, one of the oldest towers in Florence. Expect an intimate, focused tasting experience. It suits a milestone dinner. Source: Destination Florence.
Il Palagio, Four Seasons Hotel Firenze
One Michelin star. Chef Paolo Lavezzi's restaurant sits inside the Four Seasons, beside the Giardino della Gherardesca. It suits couples and anyone who wants refined Tuscan flavors in a calm setting.
Borgo San Jacopo, Hotel Lungarno
One Michelin star. Chef Claudio Mengoni's kitchen is right on the Arno in the Oltrarno, and two tables sit on a small balcony over the river facing the Ponte Vecchio. Ask for one when you book, and book early.
Luca's by Paulo Airaudo, La Gemma
One Michelin star, new for 2026. Paulo Airaudo's restaurant inside the La Gemma hotel. Expect a modern tasting menu.
Atto di Vito Mollica, Palazzo Portinari Salviati
One Michelin star. Vito Mollica's restaurant is inside a Renaissance palazzo on Via del Corso, the former home of the Portinari family.
Serrae, Villa Fiesole
One Michelin star. Up in Fiesole, with views toward the Medici villa and the hills. A lovely choice if you are staying in the hills or want an evening above the city.
For the full city list, including restaurants outside hotels, see my Eat and Drink page.
Elegant hotel dining without the tasting menu
Winter Garden, The St. Regis Florence
Contemporary Tuscan dining under a glass roof at Piazza Ognissanti 1. It is listed in the Michelin Guide but does not hold a star. The bar is known for aperitivo and its evening champagne sabering.
Irene, Hotel Savoy
Seasonal Tuscan cooking at Piazza della Repubblica 7, from breakfast to dinner, with a terrace on the piazza. A great choice for lunch in the center.
B-Roof, Grand Hotel Baglioni
A rooftop restaurant near Santa Maria Novella with terraces and a 360-degree view to the dome. The terrace is seasonal, so check before you go.
Hotel bars and rooftops
Florence's hotel bars are where I go for aperitivo with a view. A few of my picks, with the season they work best:
Divina Terrazza, Grand Hotel Cavour
Open all year with a covered section, with views over the rooftops to the Duomo. My winter rooftop pick.
Angel Roofbar, Hotel Calimala
A relaxed rooftop in the heart of the center, good for an early evening drink.
Empireo, Plaza Hotel Lucchesi
A summer rooftop with a pool on the Lungarno near Santa Croce, looking over the river and the hills.
Cosimo Rooftop, The Excelsior
On Piazza Ognissanti, looking along the Arno toward the bridges and the hills.
Fusion Bar, Gallery Hotel Art
An intimate, Japanese-inspired bar a few steps from the Ponte Vecchio, with cocktails and international plates. As of October 2026 it is closed for a break, so check the Lungarno Collection site before you go.
La Loggia at Palazzo Guadagni
The open loggia at the top of the hotel on Piazza Santo Spirito, perfect for a drink above the square.
More ideas: The Best Rooftop Bars in Florence and Florence's Best Cocktail Bars.
My tips for hotel dining in Florence
Book the starred tables weeks ahead in spring and autumn, and ask about balcony, garden or window tables when you book.
Rooftops are often seasonal. In winter, choose a covered terrace like Divina Terrazza.
Aperitivo starts around 7 pm. For sunset, arrive a little earlier and ask for a seat facing west.
Dress smart casual for the bars and a notch up for the starred dining rooms.
Planning where to sleep as well as where to eat? Start with my Where to Stay in Florence guide, and for a special night out, see the most romantic restaurants in Florence.
FAQ
Which Florence hotel restaurant has two Michelin stars?
Santa Elisabetta at the Brunelleschi Hotel, led by chef Rocco De Santis, holds two Michelin stars in the 2026 guide.
Can non-guests eat at Florence hotel restaurants?
Yes. Hotel restaurants and bars in Florence welcome outside guests. Book ahead, especially for starred restaurants and rooftop tables.
Which hotel restaurant in Florence has a view of the Ponte Vecchio?
Borgo San Jacopo at Hotel Lungarno, on the Oltrarno bank. Two of its tables are on a balcony over the Arno facing the bridge.
Which hotel rooftop bar in Florence is open in winter?
Divina Terrazza at Grand Hotel Cavour is open all year and has a covered section.
Is Winter Garden at The St. Regis Michelin-starred?
No. It is listed in the Michelin Guide but does not hold a star. It is known for elegant dining and its bar.
About the author
I'm Jason GaNung, and I write every guide on Florence Life. I have spent extensive time in Florence over many trips, and I have stayed in many of the hotels and villas I cover, so my picks come from my own stays, not press releases. More about me
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