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    La Cité

    4.4 (60 reviews)
    Fri 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Sat 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    LA CITÉ ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Live music
    Good for kids

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    Amy C.

    What a warm reading space here In Florence.. The staff greeted us as we walked in the door...

    Martini cocktail & Spritz

    We enjoyed the best drinks at Cafe La Cité! Our server was so helpful and kind. After a day of walking around the beautiful city, this was such a sweet spot to relax and laugh.

    Sarena T.

    Very cool spot, great atmosphere. It's a bookstore/caffè and has live music at night. Baristas were friendly & caffe marocchino was great. It's a great spot to hang out & study!

    inside
    Derek B.

    great bar with food drinks and even better service! it has a young hip crowd and vibe.

    Tea collection
    Ellie Y.

    Very much in love with this bookstore turned social spot/coffee aficionado's heaven. A bit of a backstory: My roommate and I decided to avoid rainy day syndrome (aka spending the whole day sleeping and comfortable tucked under a duvet) by leaving the room in search of a nice study spot. A few google searches and a twenty minute walk had us tucked inside a pleasant and well-decorated bookstore (the furniture is reminiscent of most wood-based-decor coffee shops). Interestingly enough, it seems as though it has yet to be discovered by most study abroad students (considering the soft Italian conversations that seem to add to the overall aura of the place). A few drawbacks would have to be: - Limited amount of seating (it fills up pretty quickly) - Slow wifi - Stuffy at times Otherwise, it fits snugly within my definition of a "good study spot." Definitely would recommend.

    The upstairs area in the bar.
    Ben T.

    This is a very cool bar/library which is an interesting concept. The music is great and creates a really vibrant mood especially at around midnight and onwards. This place is especially great because it seems to attract a lot of Italians which is the goal for everyone who is a tourist in a foreign country. The aperol spritz are good here and cost €5 which is decent. Especially for the great vibe that you get here it seems to me like a no brainer. My only complaint (which some people might not see as a problem) but it's very hot in here which can become a problem for a lot of people and is the sole reason why I didn't give this place 5 stars. All in all its a great place to take one significant other or just a fun group of friends as either way you won't be let down. See you there!

    Roberts signature cocktail.
    Noelle G.

    All time favorite neighborhood bar. The ambiance is lovely, and drinks are absolute top notch. Robert is an extremely talented bartender and so friendly, he made every single one of our visits here very memorable. My dad, a big whiskey fan, couldn't stop raving about Roberts whiskey gingers. It's an extremely chill vibe, with the art and decor on the walls adding a unique flair to this 2 story little gem. Definitely a highlight of our stay in Florence.

    Rollins L.

    Welcoming, comfortable, cool. In the best local area in town, near fun bars & restaurants. La Cite is a great place to get work done, hang with friends over coffee, or start a night out. The staff is very friendly -- but you'll need to make I.T clear you want to order when you enter. Drinks are good & well priced -- coffee around €1.50 and house red wine €3. WiFi, lots of seating & tables, and comfy couches. Absolutely love coming here any time of the day -- I've been here 3x in one day before and enjoyed it each time. Bathroom is a little gross, but it's there. A lot of the furniture seems like it's about to dismantle once you sit on it, but you're not there for quality furniture.

    Liberta' pittitrice... Exposition!

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    7 years ago

    Super friendly. Brought us free prosciutto sandwiches late at night just for the hell of it. Super chill vibe.

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    11 years ago

    Cool little edgy bar and cafe. Weird bathroom situation. A nice place to read or unwind.

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    9 years ago

    Wonderful establishment with cozy chairs, good music and friendly staff, could spend hours here

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    12 years ago

    Great and cozy place - good in the daytime for reading & coffee, great in the evening for haning out, drinking and dancing :)

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    As a student who studied abroad in Florence, Italy last spring, this was my go to spot for studying and doing homework.

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    Rasputin - AMAZINGLY Styled atmosphere.

    Rasputin

    4.5(43 reviews)
    0.3 kmPalazzo Pitti
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    We arrived a little late for our reservation and they made a big show of considering whether to let…read moreus in. Which is fair except that there were no other customers there! Then they made us sit at a tiny awkward table in the corner due to missing the reservation time. Again, this is while the entire room and all normal tables were empty. Only a couple of people arrived over the next hour. The atmosphere was very cool and the drinks were strong and delicious but 24 Euros each. Mixed experience for sure. We probably would have loved it and stayed longer had they just given us one of the many empty normal tables instead of punishing us for no reason.

    Rasputin is not just a cocktail lounge, it is an entire experience…read more You've first got to make a reservation, then find the location, and once you step through the dark alleyway door you descend into an entirely new world. Lit almost entirely by candle light and furnished with antique furniture, this lounge is warm and intimate. You almost get the feeling that you've stepped into a 20's era cult gathering. Perfect for a date night or small get together. The cocktail selection includes some of the most intriguing and exotic ingredients you'll find in a drink, from soy sauce and Jerk Spice Seasoning to yoghurt and black pepper. They are primarily a whiskey bar but their cocktails run the gamut when it comes to spirit selections. If you find yourself passing through Florence you absolutely HAVE TO find time for even just one of these unique concoctions.

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    Gosh - Peatted Negroni (house cocktail)

    Gosh

    4.4(7 reviews)
    0.2 kmPalazzo Pitti

    A small unassuming bar with a great vibe and solid service. Not overpriced and the cocktails were…read moreboth unique and balanced. Highly recommend this for a nice nightcap or as a main watering hole for a night of drinks.

    A taste of the states in Florence, Italy…read more Believe it or not, when you're traveling in Italy for 12 days and pretty much only drinking prosecco and aperol spritz's this was a WELCOME change of pace. P.S. if you didn't know, cocktail culture in Italy is not a thing. This was one of the ONLY cocktail bars we stumbled upon during our trip and the atmosphere brought us in from the street. The atmosphere is hipster, retro, memorable and fun! The cocktail list is TO DIE FOR. The owner who was serving us, spent two years in the states mastering the art to bring it back. The list was super creative and well balanced for the season and heat. I opted for a cocktail with fresh squeed Grapefruit, Gin, fresh JUNIPER BERRIES, rosemary and elderflower tonic. It was served in a giant wine glass with ice and they give you the tonic on the side so you can make it as strong as you want. I thought this presentation was lovely, whimsical and fun. The cocktail was one of the best I've ever had and that is saying A LOT. Since I've been back I cannot stop thinking about it. For my second I got a blackberry, sage drink. It was good, but not nearly as memorable as the first. The hubs got an aperol spritz again, and to finish we got some sparkling rose - perfect for a hot night. We just did not want to leave this place! The service, the quality, the atmosphere. This place is killer!

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    Nostrale - The obligatory tiramisu.

    Nostrale

    5.0(8 reviews)
    0.5 kmPalazzo Pitti

    Love this place...before I talk about the great food at good price the owners are so fun and…read morewelcoming. We felt as if we were having dinner at there home. We (4 adults and 2 kiddos) ate their twice and came back for drinks another night. They chatted with us both nights, played '80s American music and sang with us and had fun. Now the food. Freshly sliced prosciutto for the Carbonara (no peas), awesome! Pizza for the kiddos...gone in minutes. My wife's spinach ravioli in a light red sauce was delicious. Yum...why are you still reading this...come here!

    This ended up being right near where we're staying- in fact the reciption directed us to several…read moreplaces this being one of them. We tried a couple of the others but this was our favourite. The staff here are friendly and have such a great sense of humor. They were definitely a huge part of our good experience. Thier choice in music was sensastional as well. The semi industrial look of the inside blends well with the exposes brick walls and the comic printing plates decorating where we sat. I got the lasanga, which was perfect. The cheese is so creamy with the contrast of the tart tomato sauce- I couldn't stop taking a bite when it was fresh from the oven, risking burns. Of the dishes my family ordered the other stand out was the carbonara. I cannot find words to describe how good the sauce was. Anyways it was such an experience that I'm writing this while wating for breakfast at Nostrale.

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