Piazzale Michelangelo is one of my favorite places in the world because it has the best view of…read moreFlorence. Vip's Bar is an excellent place to lounge around while soaking in the stunning view. This view can best be enjoyed with an Aperol Spritz, a classic Italian drink!

I enjoyed glass of Pinot Grigio(7€) and enjoying the sun, but if you're looking for quick service,…read moredon't come here. There were two waiters that I saw for 25 tables, and the service reflected that. I had to ask for my check multiple times. That said, the staff was friendly and humored my bad Italian! The view was fantastic, and the weather was amazing!

We arrived a little early for our reservation so they let us sit in the bar area and grab drinks…read moreand small apps. The olives they brought out were the best olives I've ever had (had a little spice/kick to them) and I'd come here again just to have those olives lol! When it was time for our reservation, we were moved to the dining area. It is very cute and there are minimal tables here, so I'd recommend making a reservation. However, it didn't get too packed while we were there. Pastas here were delicious, but I think the Risotto was the star of the show. We had a great time and would come back!

Service was impeccable, and ambience and vibes were on par. Food list was amazing, I had the sea…read morebass with the oysters and we had a very good bottle of Riesling and Cab. Shoutout to the host Gaya, who was very welcoming and pleasant along with the rest of the staff. Seated towards the back, we felt as if we had our own room in the restaurant. We therefore easily stayed for 3+ hours, and enjoyed all of it. Truly a great experience and one of my favorite restaurants in Florence now. Great spot for both meeting with friends and also a date night.

Caffè Gilli is such a beautiful little taste of Florence! We loved stopping in for lattes and sweet…read morepastries--the perfect combination after wandering through the city. The pastries are gorgeous and delicious, the coffee is wonderful, and the historic setting makes the whole experience feel extra special. There's something quintessentially Florentine about slowing down at Gilli with a latte and something sweet while watching the city go by. Elegant, charming, and absolutely worth a stop!

The food was good and the service was great but the ambiance was even better!…read more Highly recommend. :)

I came here on a friend's recommendation, and Bistrot 74 is definitely a spot you shouldn't miss!…read more After trying Pulpo à la Gallega (Octopus Carpaccio) in Spain, I've been hooked. When I saw it on the menu, I was excited to return to it. For the same cost as an entree, I thought, "there's no way I can eat a whole appetizer by myself". I asked if it was possible to opt for a half portion, but the waiter insisted it would suffice for one person. It arrived, and can confirm, it most certainly was not. Outside of the portion, the octopus tasted a bit rubbery and muted. The olive oil overpowered the dish and didn't have that "wow" factor I was looking for. Not the best start. For my entree, I went for the Seafood Risotto, which saved the experience entirely. They were generous with the amount of seafood in each bite. I never had to worry about rationing my protein to rice ratio. The risotto was perfect and savory. Though many people mention how lively their experience was, I went for lunch, and it wasn't as upbeat as what I had hoped.

We had a lovely dinner followed by complimentary limoncello shots, and when the staff learned it…read morewas my friend's birthday, the piano player played Happy Birthday and she got a delish tiramisu. Such a nice atmosphere. Recommend!

We haven't tried the main dishes, but we went for the fun wine window multiple times and also got…read morethe cheesecake for dessert one night! It was so good! The atmosphere inside is also very pretty

This was a place that had one of the many wine windows in Florence. Probably one of my favorites…read moremust see place if your into wine windows and intimate spots

This was my go to spot right across the street from my hotel, 25hours. Staff and service were very…read morepleasant every time I went. The sandwiches have these fun names that changes with the season. The Denzel Washington & Massimo Boldi sandwiches were yummy. I found these panini's to be better than All' Antico Vinaio panini's, sorry. The late night vibe had me dancing in my seat with the music choices!

Great for Happy Hour. Great atmosphere and Charcuterie board and spritzes were amazingread more

The name is different now, but this was such a gem. We sat outside and food was delish our. The…read moreservice was top notch and staff was really attentive. If you get to sit outside, please do. Was intimate and cozy

Awesome craft cocktails along with some tasty food! A very…read morenice place for a casual meal or just drinks. You can order yourself an excellent spritz or something completely different. (photo is the 'nigruni' sp?, but not a negroni)

We spent two nights at Hotel Lungarno and enjoyed two nightcaps and two breakfasts at Picteau…read moreduring our stay. I didn't even know the name of the place until I looked it up. I guess it's a well regarded restaurant in its own right, but it was also just a good, useful hotel lobby lounge. The space was attractive, like the rest of the hotel, with a clean, pleasing contemporary look. White walls, blue and white upholstery, brown leather. Wide windows overlooking the Arno. It was nice as both a bar in the evening and a casual breakfast spot in the morning, very relaxing with great service. Cocktails were excellent, creative and well made. On the light side, I liked both the Basil and the Conte di Picche. The Basil was a cool, herbal drink with Portofino dry gin, Persichetto liqueur, basil-infused Martini Ambrato, rhubarb Nardini, Fernet Branca, and lime cordial. The Conte di Picche mixed Winestillery Old Tom gin with a Nardini bitter blend and raspberry wine. On the stronger side, the Smoked Boulevardier was a boozy, balanced cocktail made with Michter's Kentucky bourbon, Campari, Carpano Antica, and Toro Ratafia. The Cocoa combined Michter's bourbon with Michter's rye, Roger amaro, Pedro Ximenez San Emilio, and cocoa beans. Smooth and tasty. Breakfast was included with our stay, and we took advantage of both the buffet and the basic a la carte menu. The buffet was small but with all the essentials and more than a few extras. Good soft scrambled eggs and sausage, little poppy seed rolls piled with smoked salmon and basil. I'm not much of a pastry person, but I couldn't resist a fluffy cream-filled maritozzo, which went beautifully with the house cappuccino, thick with milk foam. The kitchen menu was short and simple: oatmeal, various preparations of eggs, and omelets with a choice of fillings. I got one with sausage, spinach, and mushroom, and it was quite satisfying. I liked Picteau enough that I'd recommend it to anyone traveling through Florence, whether or not they're staying at Hotel Lungarno. I especially liked it, though, as a guest. Just a lovely spot to roll in for breakfast or an easy drink.

BLUF: a truly 5-star dining experience in a beautiful setting…read more We went to Picteau restaurant for our final dinner in Italy, and are glad we did. it is located in the Lungarno hotel. If you are going to dine there, be sure to make a reservation and if the weather is nice request a patio table. The patio is small, but it's a great experience to be out there overlooking the river while you eat. Service is both friendly and top-notch. Waiter seemed to know the right time to come to the table w/o being obtrusive, and kept the meal flowing all along. The food was exquisite. One thing to know is that the starters are big enough for two. We didn't know that so we got two. The first was a caprese salad, which came with a chunk of buffalo mozzarella the size of a softball, creamy and delicious. It also had orange and red cherry tomatoes, which were sweet as they were but came in a delicious italian herb dressing. The other starter was beef carpaccio, which came on a bed of arugula and covered with parmesan slices. The meat was perfectly seasoned and tender, the best carpaccio I've ever had. For the main entree we both got the same thing, burrata ravioli in zuchini and saffron cream. OMG, it was great. If it wasn't such a fine restaurant I would've licked my plate clean. For dessert we shared something called a Bongo, which was custard filled bigne with cocoa and espresso sprinkled on it, along with some ice cream. Really delicious This place is not cheap, but if you are on a budget and planning one "big dinner" night, do it here.