SE-STO ON ARNO – THE WESTIN EXCELSIOR
Piazza Ognissanti, 3
ph. +39 055 27152783

Nothing could be more romantic than 360-degree views of Florence by night. And that’s what’s in store for your candlelit dinner on the sixth and top floor of The Westin Excelsior Hotel.

CAFFÈ DELL’ORO
Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli, 4
ph. +39 055 2726 8912

And what can we say about a window that frames the Ponte Vecchio? It can be found at Caffè dell’Oro: contemporary Italian food in an intimate and elegant 50s-style setting, with vintage decor and a new modern mood. The perfect combination of tradition and innovation is also evident in the menu, by executive chef Antonio Minichiello.

ATELIER DE’ NERLI
Piazza de’ Nerli, 8/9r
ph. +39 338 5988273

Perhaps your loved one is passionate about fashion, art and crafts, and you’re wondering what to give them? The restaurant created by Daniele Cavalli, the son of the fashion designer, is just what you need. The decor, in shades of pink, exudes romance in every detail, and if something catches your lover’s eye that’s great, because it’s all for sale. Not to mention the “aromatic” cuisine of Piedmont chef Gianluca Camilotto, with an aphrodisiac touch that certainly won’t go amiss.

HARRY’S BAR THE GARDEN
Via Il Prato 42
ph. +39 055 277 1704

The restaurant overlooks the beautiful gardens of the Sina Villa Medici hotel. The guaranteed excellence of a veritable Florentine institution like Harry’s Bar, in a romantic setting that’s perfect for special occasions. The menu includes classics such as the famous Harry’s Bar carpaccios and steak tartare.

LE BISTROT – VILLA CORA
Viale Machiavelli, 18
ph. +39 055 228790

If you’re looking for something more bucolic and aristocratic, try the restaurant at Villa Cora, housed in the winter months in the gorgeous Sala Moresca of this residence overlooking the city, surrounded by an ancient park in the hills just outside the centre.

Last but not least, for a little extra sweetness, don’t forget to visit Galleria Iginio Massari in Via de’ Vecchietti, between Piazza della Repubblica and Palazzo Strozzi.