Dining

LEONARDO’S TABLE

Leonardo da Vinci embodied “unquenchable curiosity and feverishly inventive imagination.” With our own predilection for culinary curiosity, we’ve crafted a special menu dedicated to the polymath. After all, his history is also our history—he tested his flying machine on the hills of Monte Ceceri just above our hotel grounds.

Inspired by his “Codice Atlantico”, each dish reveals a part of Florence’s culture. The meal will be accompanied by Leonardo himself, who will reveal tales about the Renaissance, Leonardo, and his culinary inventions.

SUNSET PICNIC IN THE GARDENS

Take your sweetheart by the hand and find a peaceful corner in our glorious gardens. We’ll provide a picnic basket filled with exquisite treats. Kick off your shoes, feel the grass beneath your feet and soak-up the magnificent sunset views over Florence.

Garden Bar

Bursting with lemon trees, rose bushes and herbs, our fragrant gardens make an idyllic setting for a cool glass of wine with friends. As blue skies deepen and night falls, be drawn by the soothing sounds of live piano for a relaxing alfresco nightcap.

Open over summer from 2pm–10pm, with live piano music from 7pm.

Ask about exclusive reservations for private events.

The Pool Restaurant

With Florence a breathtaking web below, our hilltop Pool Restaurant and Bar is tempting at any time of day. Take a shaded seat on the terrace for a lazy lunch or toast the day’s adventures with a poolside sundowner.

Lunch available daily from 12:00–3pm

WINE TASTING

Within our own oak-barreled wine cellar, allow our sommelier to take you on an oenological adventure. Each wine is served with a delicious selection of local cheese and artisan confiture.

Available Monday-Friday, from 5:30pm to 6:30pm, on request.

OLIVE OIL TASTING

Learn all about the history and health benefits of olio d'oliva with an accredited expert. Three types of monocultivar olive oils await to take you on a journey across Italy.

The experience, which lasts one hour, is available Monday-Friday on request.

SHAKE AND DRINK

Under the domed arches of the Cloister Bar, our expert barman is on hand to teach you how to create the perfect cocktail. Whether yours is a Chartreuse Swizzle or a Negroni, end the lesson sipping your hard-earned creation as Florence stretches out at your feet.

Available Monday-Friday, from 3pm to 4pm on request.

AFTERNOON TEA

In our chic Cloister Bar, the most decadent of afternoon pick-me-ups awaits. Sample delicious sweet and savoury treats and tea infusions in this historic setting.

Served daily from 3:30pm to 6:30pm.

THE LOVERS’ CORNER

Head to our lover’s corner to enjoy enchanting views over Florence. In this lofty romantic perch, we’ll serve you and your companion a specially created menu with wine pairings.

On the table you’ll find a map of the city below—a guide to the heart of Florence and all its tales of romance through the ages. Florence is famed for its romantic history. This stunning city is where the poet Dante met his beloved Beatrice, who inspired his poetry as well as his political passions. Let us help you write your own love story with all the words you’ve always wanted to say.