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.

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

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 .

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.

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.

From the owner: Il 12 Maggio 2016 Blanco Beach Bar ha riaperto il suoi battenti per animare - per la sesta…read morestagione- una nuova estate fiorentina. Aperto dal 2011 Blanco Beach Bar è di fatto entrato, a buon diritto, nel cuore del pubblico fiorentino e non solo, tanto da essere considerato un vero punto di riferimento per le notti estive in città. L'atmosfera è quella da locale sulla spiaggia, il design basic e lineare prevalentemente bianco con piccole note di blu , impreziosito da giochi di luci e colori, cui si aggiunge la suggestione di poter ballare sotto una piramide di cristallo, diventata ormai cuore e simbolo del locale. Aperto dal Giovedì (da Mercoledì 15 Giugno) al Sabato, Blanco Beach Bar propone serate diverse ma contraddistinte da un unico trait d'union, la voglia di divertirsi come fossimo in vacanza al mare!

This place is just amazing!…read more I was able to get a late lunch reservation when I was planning my trip to Italy. I arrived pretty late almost right before the place was closed, but they still seated me and I was the only one left in the restaurant. I got the tasting menu with the wine pairing. Since farm to plate is the restaurant's philosophy, all the ingredients are brought from its own farm, and I really loved the emphasis of the fresh vegetables and herbs throughout different courses. I was also really impressed by the creativity in the foie gras sandwich, which is so different than the foie gras courses I'd get normally elsewhere. The pasta courses with different meats were also really good, and their wine selection was also amazing. The interior is very modern and sophisticated, and the staff is incredibly friendly. It's a great spot for dates, anniversary or celebrations in general. Overall, this is probably my favorite restaurant in Florence so far and during my trip to Italy last time, and I'd definitely love to come back. The restaurant is right by Piazzale Michelangelo, so it's perfect to get for a walk after a meal, and enjoy the view of Florence.

The decor is amazing, it's very cozy and comfortable. Beware I did sit right next to the kitchen…read moreand wearing a sweater it was very warm and slightly uncomfortable. My own fault probably, but be warned. Let's start with the service, they deserve their second Michelin star based solely on how WONDERFUL their service is. Perhaps that's why it's so good, they are vying after that second star. But nonetheless, they have an amazing staff currently that are very attentive, speak near perfect English, and are more than happy to explain the meals and wine pairings to death. As anyone that frequents Michelin restaurants knows, always go for the tasting menu. It's the true test on the restaurant. So I did just that. I love and adore this places farm-to-table background. Even the wine pairings were local or at least from Italy, The presentation was fantastic for all of the courses. I loved the plating. Now to the food, I felt as I was getting to the end, the food should have been blowing my mind and palette as we went on. However, I found the opposite. It is almost as if the chef started out so strong with the first half, and then it lost its fervor. The rabbit ravioli was too sweet with the wine pairing and the consistency left something to power through. Following with the duck was just too much dark meat and there was not much flavor to the duck. The deserts were fantastic and I was a fan of a lot of the wine pairings. With the environment we are in with competitive edge in dining, they need to step it up and refresh and renew. It was about $250 for the tasting and pairing and I also had a glass of champagne for before the tasting. Not bad price point, but to a trainer pallette it left something to be wanted.