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.

Amazing drinks including fresh fruits. Very low key yet warm…read moreenvironment. Kind to tourists, also!

Absolutely loved this bar. All the drinks we got were delicious and adorned with impressive…read moregarnish! Everything was perfect and balanced. We went on a Tuesday night I believe and it was busy but not overly packed! I'm so glad I was able to experience this place during my time in Florence .

I'm a few months late from posting this review, but I highly, highly recommend staying here on any…read morefuture Florence travels. (Especially if you've previously visited Florence before.) As a solo traveler, this place was perfect! First of all, Romina was amazing, amazing hostess with the most-ess! She literally knows everything and anything that's going on in Florence; and she even has her own app!! From the best tiramisu in town to live music, to the "hot new restaurant" - she'll guide your way. So this gorgeous "hostel" was previously an elementary school... gorgeous architecture with marble floors! (I'm sure not too many hostels have that...) But if you can remember your old small gymnasium.. well yeah, that's the main "lobby" part of Tasso, with a bunch of tables and sofas to lounge. And the gym stage is where Tasso hosts the frequent local music acts that play on the weekend! Yeah... how cool is that?!? :) My solo room was quite large, extremely comfortable bed... locker inside to stow my belongings. (Just remember to bring your own combo lock with.) Shared bathroom was totally fine.. i never had to wait; nor do I think I even remember hearing anyone else go in there. ?? Loved this place! It was a total yelp find.. I can't recommend high enough. And I'll absolutely stay here again with future visits to Florence. Being on the other side of the Arno was great... it was certainly "less touristy". I stayed in Florence for a few days, so I even found "my own coffee shop" that i'd frequent because I stayed at Tasso. Tons of charm... amazing service.... totally secure location... comfortable beds... and I met the coolest people from all over the world!

BEST HOSTEL. This was our favorite hostel throughout our entire Euro-trip. Clean, single beds, high…read moreceilings, great staff, amazing location, air conditioning, the list goes on! We always cabbed to the train station because it was only €14 and we had a group, but you could walk if you're up for a 25 minute trek, not bad at all. Make sure you book in advance to stay here in Florence! We had the best trip here and credit that partially to the wonderful hostel.

Weird selection of drinks but what is really weird is that they won't make you a drink that is not…read moreon their menu. Stopped in for a cocktail. Didn't see anything on their list that we wanted so ordered a Manhattan and an Old Fashioned. Even though they had the ingredients for both, we were told to order from their list or no dice. Very strange.

Mayday was on my list to visit while in town. Cool, funky bar that is really neat. The owner is…read moresuper cool and is educated as a perfume designer, before moving in to the bar experience. The drinks are amazingly and the interior design is chic. Bring your friends over and enjoy a fun night. Bar staff is wonderful! Enjoy. Cin Cin!

Service & drinks are up to par.. but it's all at its rooftop price. Views are beautiful even though…read morewhen sitting down you can't really enjoy them since they are blocked by planters. Cute small bar.. with the experience if you are willing to pay the price.

Boyfriend & I went here pre-dinner for a drink and did not make a reservation given the 35 euro per…read moreperson deposit it requires. We were seated right away but were told we could only stay for half an hour. Other reviews have it right, drinks are overpriced, but the ambiance & view are definitely nice. Place met our expectations, but is a small space and, in my opinion, overhyped. All in all, we chose to not return the next day, although this was across the street from our hotel

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.

Review for Ebys Bar-…read more WHAT A FUN SPOT AND CONCEPT!! I've heard of Ebys and the notorious owner since I studied abroad in 2019. After recently returning to Florence I had the opportunity to give this bar a try and was blown away by the nightlife and attention to detail with each shot. There are 3 components to Ebys- the Latin food bar across the street, the Ebys bar, and the shot window located near the bar and outdoor seating. There is usually a long line while everyone waits for the owner to hand-craft a specialty shot. We ordered the Mexicano shot and were blown away by his attention to detail. Just when we thought it was over, he pulled out an additional ingredient. There's almost a layer of comedy to how elaborate these shots are. He also explained to us that before taking the shots we have to do a little bow, bite the apple, and then take the shot. So fun! Definitely one of a kind. If you want to order a regular drink, you can go inside. We ordered a Negroni, aperol spritz, and some beers which were great!

Cute bar with great service and excellent drinks ! I wish I would've read the reviews before we…read morewent in . I would've tried one of the owners infamous shots. It was fun watching people have them . We walked past it everyday and needed a break from walking one day and sat down . Glad we did.

Great place to enjoy a late afternoon drink or evening night cap. Bar staff is very polite, even…read morewhen you are the patron staying until midnight. Cozy seating to enjoy conversation and sip on a smooth cocktail. Cin Cin.

Nice place to relax during a hot day in Florence for a couple of hours. Very friendly and…read moreaccommodating staff. Cool location in one of the livelier squares in Firenze. My salmon pasta was very tasty and my family enjoyed their pizzas and pastas. The food was very good.

I stumbled across this place on a Wednesday night after having a few drinks on my birthday; little…read moredid I know they were running a great special: 8 Euros for a drink and as much food as you want from the buffet inside. We also got to sit outside on the heated patio in the square which was very nice! The staff wasn't super friendly, but good enough to let us know about the buffet special. You can't beat unlimited food and a drink for that price. The food was also very good! I wish more places would do this type of deal at restaurants/bars in America!

Francesca really knows her craft. I met her and learned about her business at the booth she had at…read morethe Limonaia di Villa Strozzi for the Yelp event "Fiera Enogastronomica". What a find! And I'm not just talking about the chocolate covered almonds she was offering, complete with organza mini-bags that you can take home as a treat. What I am talking about is also the event planning and organization she does. She has such a great eye for aesthetics and high attention to detail, I could definitely tell she has a passion for making anything look perfectly beautiful. As a designer, I am very picky (and to be honest, also very critical) when it comes to event presentation and visual design. She took care of even the smallest of details for her beautiful booth at the event, to me representing not only her impeccable work but her dedication to make anything she does memorable, and making it stand out from the rest. If you need anyone to plan your event I would honestly recommend Fantasia Romantica. You would not only have a fun and friendly Francesca helping you but also doing a job VERY well done.

I called Francesca a few days before we arrived in Florence to plan a wedding proposal and I am…read moreexcited to say that she exceeded all expectations. Francesca created a detailed itinerary that took us from Florence to beach town Forte Dei Marmi, followed by the castle at Porto Venere where I proposed on the rooftop of the church with panoramic views of the rugged La Spezia coastline. After my girlfriend said "yes" (the best part!) we had dinner at the amazing restaurant underneath the castle. Because it was off season the restaurant was closed. But Francesca worked with the manager to open the restaurant just for us. Our table was decorated beautifully with flowers and candles while the doors of the restaurant were opened so we could experience the moonlight glittering against the waves as we dined. The entire day was captured by renowned photographer Thomas Harris (www.thomasharris.it) who, in addition to being an amazingly artistic photographer, exhibited an oscar worthy performance by pretending to be shooting for an Italian tourist magazine as he shadowed our every move. Thank you Francesca for a day that we will remember forever.