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    La Ménagère

    3.9 (278 reviews)
    ModerateCocktail Bars, Italian, Cafes
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Beautiful room
    Connie H.

    Tucked away in the heart of Florence, Menagerie is pure magic--a hidden gem where books, jazz, and craft cocktails blend into an unforgettable experience. Recommended by our ex-pat friends, we stepped inside and were instantly enchanted. The space is overflowing with flowers, shelves stacked with books for sale, and one of the most stunning bars we've ever seen. The intimate piano room exudes old-world charm, while the underground jazz club keeps the night alive until 2 AM. The pianist played "Love of my Life" while we dipped our Aperole Sprit. The atmosphere was completely enchanting. Then we hit the jazz bar in the basement for two hours of amazingly talented musicians. Song after song of the set was better than the next. Whether you're here for a quiet read, a cocktail, or live music, Menagerie is a must-visit. Reservations highly recommended! #FlorenceItaly #HiddenGem #JazzClub #BookstoreBar #FlorenceByNight #CocktailCulture #TravelWithMe #ItalyLovers #SoloTravel #womenwhoexplore #women #Florence #Firenze #Italy #drinks #max #bar #bookstore #jazz #flowers #flowerstagram #flowerphotography #girls #night #love #expat #music #piano #music #italy #engineering #art #Firenze l

    Cappuccino and croissant
    Audrey L.

    I was visiting my aunt while we were in Florence and we decided to grab breakfast here. This place is so cute and colorful. If I lived locally, I'd come for their little workshops or just go shopping in their store. We were seated by this beautiful flower wall. My cappuccino and croissant were great! I was hoping to come back one last time before I left, but wasn't able to make it back. I'll definitely visit next time I'm in Florence!

    Katie S.

    I loved visiting La Menagere while in Florence. It's an interesting concept being a bar/restaurant but also a boutique & flower design store. The atmosphere is so dreamy & I loved every bit of this place. I enjoyed a glass of wine & a salad, which was fresh. Just stop in here to enjoy the design & ambiance. You might just find something to bring home

    Dining bar area

    This place was so peaceful and quiet even though they were busy. Service was polite. We ordered avocado toast, the ravioli, a pasta dish, and a burger. Not expecting the burger to be the best item, but it was done very well. I would definitely recommend going and staying for awhile.

    Vegetarian Salad
    Matt J.

    We truly wish the food lived up to the setting here. Located a stone's throw from the chaos of Florence but charmingly removed from the hubbub, it felt like dining in a well-appointed restaurant version of Anthropologie. Sadly, the service was very spotty and the food was more inventive than tasty. The vegetarian salad and its almond-based Gorgonzola cream were intriguing on the menu, but left me dissatisfied (and still hungry). The food is style over substance and ultimately the glamorous brunch vibes can't overcome disappointed dishes.

    Beautiful cocktails being made.
    Rick L.

    We had a limited but pretty awesome experience at La Ménagère in the middle of walking back to the center of Florence from where we ate dinner. Honestly, we just had Limoncello, but the overall atmosphere and vibe of this place were fantastic. We were seated in the bar area and watched the incredible amount of skill and artistry going into the cocktails being made. Had we been more sensible people we would have ordered one of those instead of the basic Limoncello we got. But the Limoncello was cold and gave us exactly what we needed that night. The food that we did see come out had a similar sense of artistry as the cocktails we saw being made. AKA it looked phenomenal and there are many vegetarian options on their menu as well. Being here, and seeing what we saw, made us wish we were in Florence longer to get the full experience of La Ménagère. It has a wonderfully casual yet upscale funky look about it. It was comfortable and felt nice. It truly looked and felt exceptional to be in that space.

    Johnny N.

    I started my day here 7 out of 10 days when in Florence. Allow me to set the scene: You are walking the cobblestone streets of Florence, you look to your right and see a beautiful but likely overpriced coffee shop and notice 5'10 (178cm) Mexican-American 5 months overdue on a haircut sitting outside at a marble table in a wicker chair drinking a large French press coffee between bites of his plain croissant, pounding into his 2018 MacBook keyboard working hard on writing yelp reviews that are likely never to be read by anyone... Hahahahahaaha what a brutal run-on sentence that was. But actually this was head and shoulders the most beautiful restaurant or coffee shop I went to when I was in Italy. I'd have to say it feels like you are in a boujee rainforest café almost, it's honestly awesome. I just felt surrounded by creativity in there. It's also a fantastic place to sit for an aperitivo and people watch as it is located just down the road from the Basilica de San Lorenzo. It pains me to only give 4 stars here but as others have mentioned, the portion sizes at dinner are microscopic. What is this... dinner for ants?!?! Nonetheless, I will always have a major soft spot for this place.

    Loved watching this bartender - each cocktail was a work of art!
    Lynne P.

    This is a beautiful bar and restaurant -a must see! The decor is something to behold - very elegant! After a long hot day of sightseeing, this was the perfect place to stop and enjoy a cocktail and aperitivo! They also have a unique and upscale selection of books and gifts.

    Iced lattes were perfect on a warm rainy day
    Amber E.

    Very classy cafe, with nice music playing, and relaxing vibe. My daughter loved that they have a variety of iced coffee drinks. We each had an iced latte, and it was lovely. The food looked really good, too. They have indoor and outdoor seating. It was raining pretty heavily, but our table on the top patio was very well protected. Nice spot!

    Croque monsoir

    If you're looking for ambiance, this is the place for you. If you want literally anything else, look elsewhere. The food and service are beyond lacking. 2 weeks in Italy and obviously service is just different in Europe, but this service and food quality was truly pitiful. Would honestly never recommend to anyone. Really poor.

    Crepinette di Agnello
    Bruski N.

    La Menagere is the perfect choice to celebrate my wife's birthday while we are in Florence. We were surrounded by beautiful arrangements of flowers and elegant decor. The French/Italian cuisine experience was like being in a Michelin-star establishment. The service and food were perfectly executed. We just couldn't get over the sauces and how they blended with the meat. This was one of the most amazing dining and celebratory experience to partake in Florence.

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    Amazing ambiance for some cocktails with friends. Intricate floral setting, fun dejours, adventurous cocktails.

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    We very much enjoyed brunch at La Menagerie. The surroundings are beautiful. Service was professional. Would return for dinner.

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    Rasputin - AMAZINGLY Styled atmosphere.

    Rasputin

    4.5(43 reviews)
    1.2 kmPalazzo Pitti
    €€€

    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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    Rasputin - Whiskey cocktails

    Whiskey cocktails

    Rasputin - Negroni with Rasputin branding

    Negroni with Rasputin branding

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    La Boite - Phoebe

    La Boite

    4.9(94 reviews)
    0.7 kmSanta Maria Novella

    Really cool little spot with excellent food, drinks and decent beer selection. They had a nice…read moreItalian craft IPA on draft which made me happy. There is seating inside for maybe a dozen people but we chose to sit at one of the 3 small tables outside to enjoy the nice weather. Draft beer was $6 euro and the mixed drinks varied from $8-12 euro. We met Alycia who is one of the owners. She was very pleasant and friendly. We stopped for a drink and stayed for 3 hours. We also stopped for a 2nd happy hour on our last day in Florence. Worth checking out if you happen to be in town and want a quieter spot. We loved it.

    This small wine bar was by far one of my favorite places we visited while we were visiting…read moreFlorence. The owner and staff were fantastic, very knowledgeable and provided great recommendations. The wine bar itself is a small quaint little place. Probably seats about 12 to 15 people total and has plenty of windows so you can see passersby and people watch. The cheeseboard? Get the cheeseboard. They do a fantastic job of pairing everything together to really bring so many flavors to your tastebuds. Their house wine is phenomenal and they take great pride in finding the grapes/different varietals to make it come to life. They have a both a red and a white house wine option. The second time we went - and yes, we went more than once in the four days we were there - we enjoyed one of the sandwiches and it was absolutely amazing. The bread, I can't even explain, the bread it's so flavorful and so good and so light. That paired with the delicious meats and cheeses were 100% worth it. I definitely recommend this location to anybody who is visiting Florence regularly or for their first time.

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    La Boite - House wine and complimentary peanuts. They're tasty.

    House wine and complimentary peanuts. They're tasty.

    La Boite - Big platter with house wine

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    Big platter with house wine

    La Ménagère - cocktailbars - Updated May 2026

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