Best restaurants in Florence with outdoor tables

For lunch and dinner accompanied by magnificent views

Strolling through the city's squares and alleyways, we find not only bell towers and iconic monuments, but also hidden gardens and pleasant dehors, where you can enjoy a relaxing al fresco aperitif, an after-dinner drink or dine al fresco, breathing in the full essence of the city. We take you on a journey of discovery and rediscovery of historic spaces and places that offer the pleasure of enjoying lunch or dinner under the sky, unmissable addresses for enjoying food and drink in the open air, from the heart of the city to the outlying areas.

Trattoria Al Fresco
Borgo Pinti, 99
ph. +39 055 2626450

An exclusive location, set in the greenery of a centuries-old park in the heart of the city: the Four Seasons Hotel Firenze welcomes the season en plein air with the opening of Al Fresco, a trattoria for lunch, pizzeria and barbecue for dinner. At lunch, fresh dishes, linked to the season, that reflect and enhance the Italian and Tuscan tradition. In the evenings, on the other hand, excellent quality meat with the proposals of the Josper grill and pizza, for a perfect combination of Neapolitan tradition and the search for the best Tuscan and other ingredients.

The Lodge Club
Viale Giuseppe Poggi, 1
ph. +39 055 284874

The Lodge Club at the foot of Piazzale Michelangelo is the perfect place to spend summer evenings in the city. You can arrive at sunset time to enjoy a nice aperitif in their space The Jungle, go there for an elegant dinner in their Dining Club or for a fun night out with friends as some of the best DJs in town and beyond take to the decks every night.

Osteria delle Tre Panche
Vicolo Marzio, 1
ph. +39 055 583724

Elegant but at the same time informal, in the interior rooms one can breathe in Florence and its history also thanks to the large windows that offer suggestive views over the rooftops. In fine weather, the terrace on the 6th floor offers a breathtaking view of the Ponte Vecchio from the main rooftop and of Palazzo Vecchio from the secondary rooftop. The Osteria delle Tre Panche offers an earthy cuisine mainly inspired by the territory with preparations and techniques that know how to enhance and innovate the dish without distorting it. We recommend sampling the truffle dishes, the absolute star of the menu.

Cantinetta Antinori
Piazza degli Antinori, 3
ph. +39 055 292234

On the ground floor of Palazzo Antinori, in the historic city centre, we find Cantinetta Antinori. Here respect for tradition and for the territory and the strong link with the countryside combine with the pleasure of hospitality and good food, rediscovering a special place rich in tradition. Today, as in the past, it is still possible to taste the entire selection of wines from the Antinori estates, both bottled and by the glass, tasting them with the best specialities of Tuscan cuisine.

Harry's Bar The Garden
Via Il Prato, 40r
ph. +39 055 2771704

From a selection of starters, pastas and soups, through meat, fish or vegetarian main courses, to desserts, the menu offers something for everyone, with a variety of pizzas, sandwiches, burgers and salads: Harry's historical dishes such as Harry's taglierini gratin with parmesan cheese and ham, Harry's beef tartare, Harry's classic aromatic curry with rice pilaf and mango chutney, and crepes flambéed with Grand Marnier are a must.

Se-Sto on Arno (Westin Excelsior)
Piazza Ognissanti, 3
ph. +39 055 27152783

The sixth floor of The Westin Excelsior (a building with one of the most beautiful panoramic views in the city) should definitely be enjoyed while sampling the delicacies on the menu. A word of advice? Choose table 41, with its magnificent view over the Arno right in front of the Duomo, it will make your day unforgettable (closed for renovation).

Caffè dell'Oro
Lungarno Acciaiuoli, 2p
ph. +39 055 27268912

Overlooking Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli, Caffè dell'Oro has always offered an exclusive view of Ponte Vecchio and a renewed culinary proposal based on simple ingredients and authentic flavours. Loved by all those who want to combine their breakfast, lunch, aperitif or dinner with the view of one of the symbols of Florence.

Picteau
Borgo San Jacopo, 14
ph. +39 055 27264997

If you want an absolutely unforgettable lunch or dinner, Picteau is for you. In fact, its terrace allows you to enjoy the spectacular view of the Ponte Vecchio and the Arno River. Moreover, the menu signed by Michelin-starred chef Claudio Mengoni offers tasty Mediterranean dishes.

Ristorante La Loggia
Via Doccia, 4
ph. +39 055 5678200

Entering the universe of La Loggia means being an active participant in a 360° experience of beauty, ranging from the location - immersed in greenery, in an ancient monastery overlooking a magical Florence, steeped in history, with a privileged position that offers one of the most beautiful views of the city - to the gastronomy that brings with it the study of the territory and aspires to enchant the senses, to the very manufacture of the porcelain, which contributes to bringing uniqueness and a touch of contemporary design to the table. Executive Chef Alessandro Cozzolino proposes three tasting menus with a harmonious balance of flavours and ingredients that enhance Tuscany.

Ristorante Frescobaldi
Piazza della Signoria, 31
ph. +39 055 284724

Ristorante Frescobaldi is located in the heart of the splendid Piazza Signoria and offers its customers a spectacular view of the Neptune fountain by Ammannati. This restaurant belongs to a famous family of the Florentine aristocracy, which (for over 700 years) has been famous for its wine production. In fact, their wine list counts no less than 150 different types. Without a doubt, you will be spoilt for choice! In addition to this, their menu offers daily dishes that are, to say the least, delicious prepared in total respect for tradition and with only seasonal ingredients.

Irene Bistrò
Piazza della Repubblica, 7
ph. + 39 055 2735891

A tribute to Italian cuisine and regional ingredients, the elegant Irene Restaurant at the Savoy Hotel is ready to treat you to a delightful evening sampling Chef Fulvio Pierangelini's mouth-watering and authentic dishes. You should also enjoy a cocktail prepared to perfection by the mixologists of the Irene Bar.

Osteria Belguardo
Piazza Degli Scarlatti, 1r
ph. +39 055 2654541

An evocative restaurant that reflects a taste for cuisine based on the pillars of Tuscan tradition supported by a passionate selection of raw materials. Among the must-tries we suggest: tartare, veal cheek, fried calamari and wild salmon.

Osteria Tripperia Il Magazzino
Piazza della Passera, 2
ph. +39 055 215969

Lampredotto meatballs, ravioli stuffed with lampredotto and potato, linguine with black cabbage pesto and Florentine tripe are just some of the dishes on offer at the Osteria Tripperia Il Magazzino, accompanied by a well-stocked wine list boasting 180 labels.