Autumn dishes to taste in the restaurants of Florence's most beautiful hotels

Where to go and what to order to savor the typical products of this season

Autumn is a magical and special season also for food! Warm and intense flavours to heat you up when the temperature gets cooler. Where can you savour the best seasonal dishes in the city? Let’s go on a tour together to discover the best hotel restaurants that we highly recommend.

To discover all the best of autumn in the city, click here! Here, you will find the most beautiful hotels in the city.

Il Palagio (Four Seasons Hotel Firenze)
Borgo Pinti, 99
ph. +39 055 2626450

Set in the centuries-old park of the Palazzo della Gherardesca, Il Palagio is the gourmet restaurant of the Four Seasons Hotel Firenze. The kitchen is managed by the skilled Emilian-born chef Paolo Lavezzini, who reinvents with passion the traditional Tuscan dishes. Extremely attentive to the seasonal ingredients in his dishes, the chef celebrates autumn by serving delicious Livorno cockerel Agnolotti hunters-style with autumn truffle.

Cosimo Rooftop Restaurant & Bar
Piazza Ognissanti, 3
ph. +39 055 27152783

Cosimo is the new rooftop bar and restaurant at The Excelsior, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Florence: a place suspended between sky and city, offering breathtaking 360-degree views over Renaissance rooftops, rolling hills, and sunsets that set the horizon ablaze. In the kitchen, Executive Chef Marco Migliorati presents a menu that reinterprets Tuscan tradition with elegance and creativity. With the arrival of autumn, a standout dish is the homemade ravioli filled with lamb ragout, served with Parmesan cream and lamb sauce—a creation that captures the essence of the season with refined taste.

Borgo San Jacopo (Hotel Lungarno)
Borgo San Jacopo, 62r
ph. +39 +39 055 281661

On the banks of the Arno, the Michelin-starred Borgo San Jacopo welcomes autumn with a new menu by Chef Claudio Mengoni, celebrating the season through intense and refined flavors. Three tasting journeys are on offer: a signature itinerary, showcasing the chef’s most iconic creations; a seasonal proposal, dedicated to the aromas and ingredients of autumn; and a vegetarian path, elegantly highlighting the purity of nature. An invitation to experience haute cuisine in a truly unique setting, in the heart of Florence.

701 Rooftop Bar (Gallery Hotel Art)
Vicolo dell’Oro, 5
ph. +39 055 27266721

At the 701 Rooftop Bar, Florentine nights take on a touch of magic: every Thursday and Saturday, Maestro Tomberli fills the autumn evenings with piano melodies, interpreting timeless Italian and international classics and creating an atmosphere suspended between music and stars. Completing the experience are spectacular city views and signature cocktails crafted by Sacha Mecocci—the perfect companions to savor the pleasure of live music and the art of mixology in Florence’s most enchanting setting.

Alassio
Via San Gallo, 97
ph. +39 055 0986092

Alassio, the new restaurant at The Hoxton, Florence, celebrates the flavors of the Italian coastline with dishes that combine freshness and creativity. For autumn, Chef Filippo Fondatori presents a signature recipe: Charcoal-grilled amberjack ceviche with clams, “fagioli del purgatorio” cream, black garlic, and lime. A dish that embodies the encounter between Mediterranean tradition and contemporary experimentation, where fish is paired with legumes and citrus for an elegant, light, and deeply seasonal result.

Cibrèo Ristorante (Helvetia & Bristol Firenze - Starhotels Collezione)
Via del Verrocchio, 5r
ph. +39 055 2345853

Just steps from Piazza della Repubblica, the Cibrèo Ristorante & Cocktail Bar carries forward the tradition of the iconic Florentine brand with a contemporary, cosmopolitan spirit. Set within the Hotel Helvetia & Bristol, among red velvet seating, wooden boiserie, and an impressive yellow Siena marble counter, it offers an experience that blends fine dining with a refined cocktail bar. On the menu, the standout is the Plin “soul food”, filled with braised beef genovese, fresh egg pasta, and a silky Parmesan cream that elevates its purest essence. A cuisine that honors seasonality and authenticity while embracing refinement and research, paired with signature cocktails crafted with the same philosophy: exceptional ingredients and sophisticated combinations.

Irene (Hotel Savoy)
Piazza della Repubblica, 7
ph. +39 055 2735891

The Irene Restaurant at the Hotel Savoy is deeply rooted in its territory, with every dish prepared with passion, respect for tradition, and a love for simplicity. Flavorful creations made with excellent ingredients welcome guests with a sense of warmth, making them feel right at home.

Da Giacomo al Salviatino (Hotel Il Salviatino)
Via del Salviatino, 21 (Fiesole)
ph. +39 055 9041111

A charming retreat on the Florentine hills, where the Italian dolce vita meets fine cuisine. At Giacomo al Salviatino, every detail exudes timeless elegance. Guests can choose to dine on the panoramic terrace with breathtaking views of the city, or in the evocative Sala Affresco, once the setting for literary salons attended by Salvador Dalí and Gabriele D’Annunzio. The menu features Tuscan classics alongside Giacomo’s signature dishes, such as Cacio e Pepe Tortelli with red prawn tartare, lime, and bottarga, a true icon of flavor, perfect for the autumn season. Aromatic herbs, fruits, and vegetables come from the villa’s permaculture garden, Terzo Paradiso by Michelangelo Pistoletto, following the rhythm of the seasons. The experience is completed by a refined wine list, highlighting the finest Tuscan and international terroirs.

Tratto Florence
Piazza dell'Unità Italiana, 4
ph. +39 055 9946663

In the heart of the new W Florence, Tratto brings the concept of Italian contemporary food to the city: a cuisine that is authentic, convivial, and free from the formalities of fine dining. Among the signature dishes are Spaghetti with fried meatballs, playful and comforting, perfect for sharing and ideal for the first chilly days of autumn. This food concept stems from the experience of Trattoria Contemporanea—a Michelin-starred restaurant since 2022—and in Florence translates into a dynamic, pop-inspired gastronomic offering, combining experimentation and conviviality in a young, energetic environment.

Ristorante Bistrot (Villa Cora)
Viale Machiavelli, 18
ph: +39 055 228790

The cuisine created by Alessandro Liberatore, Executive Chef at Le Bistrot restaurant in Villa Cora, is elegant, refined, and of the highest quality. For this season, he has created a menu that combines traditional Italian style with contemporary gourmet influences. Among the autumn dishes not to be missed are the melt-in-the-mouth pork cheek with celery and cabbage tart and parsley cream; roasted mushroom variation with Jerusalem artichoke cream, herb mayonnaise, and citron; and a surprising reinterpretation of the classic pasta and beans: tubetti pasta in bean cream with garlic cream, tomato umami, celery gel, and red bean salad. The vegan option is interesting and colorfully vibrant: pumpkin and almond tartlet with pumpkin cream, crispy black cabbage, chestnuts, and vegetable jus. The pastry chef rounds off the meal on a sweet note with dark chocolate brûlé, extra virgin olive oil variation, pomegranate sorbet, and pink pepper meringue.

Ristorante Santa Elisabetta (Brunelleschi Hotel)
Piazza Santa Elisabetta, 3
ph. +39 055 2737673

Inside the Brunelleschi Hotel, the Santa Elisabetta Restaurant—a two-Michelin-starred venue—offers a minimalist, essential, and pure cuisine. Chef Rocco de Santis embraces the art of simplicity, blending influences from his travels with the flavors of his homeland. The Eel with yakitori, tosazu, almond, and tarragon is a perfect dish to celebrate the season, delivering an intoxicating triumph of aromas.