A touch Florentine class and charm, the five star restaurants bring out the best in the enchanting city. There are many more than ten of these exquisite places to tickle your taste buds. I have chosen the ones that I have had the pleasure see first hand. Riflessi Ristorante is one elegant space I was lucky enough to try their specialities. Riflessi offers the secluded patio to the lovers and the artistic dining room for parties. Located in the Hotel Athenaeum, once an art school before it was a hotel, it has kept its creative feel displaying art from local artist throughout. The cuisine is of high class and will draw you in for another evening.
Speaking of even higher class, Terrazza Brunelleschi inside the Hotel Baglioni amazes its patrons. It sits on the top floor of the hotel, where patrons can gaze out onto the skyline of Florence enjoying their 4 course meal. L'Incontro of the Savoy Hotel caters to the VIP and the elite. The service is impeccable and you will have a front row seat to Florentine lifestyle as you people watch in Piazza della Repubblica eating your bruschetta.
Italian cuisine at its finest is the quaint place Cantina Barbagianni. Located right behind the Duomo, it is secret of Florence. With its soft playing music, gorgeous ambiance by candlelight and cellar that turns into a lovely dining room gives you a sense that you are experiencing culture. Five star restaurants are prevalent around Florence but the ones you should try first are these.
Via Ghibellina, 87
Enjoy the large wine list and entice yourself with a dish you can only eat here...
Via dei Macci 122r
One of Florence's finest...
Piazza della Repubblica 35R
A classic bar/cafe that has history and great coffee...
Piazza degli Scarlatti
Overlooking the Arno...
Borgo Pinti 10r
Off Piazza Salvemini
A paradise full of Italian cuisine and top service...
Via del Palchetti 6r
Off Via della Vigna Nuova
A Florentine landmark which overcame the 1966 flood...
Via de' Benci, 3
A super chic and a bit expensive but worth a visit...
Via Panzani, 9a
Dine well, all'Italiana...
Via del Campanile angolo via delle Oche
A mix of a modern ambiance with classical gelato selections...
Piazza Antinori 3
Palazzo Antinori, at the top of Via Tornabuoni
Producer Owner Enoteca...
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella, 7
Brunch with buffet and eggs any style...
piazza di San Giovanni 8
Homemade Pasta Dishes...
Via di Santo Spirito 64/R
Great wine, great food, great value...
Via Mazzetta, 5a
A Fusion and Tuscan style restaurant...
Lungarno Vespucci, 22r
A token American bar and restaurant with a touch of Italian style...
Piazza Ognissanti, 3
The Westin Excelsior
Flavors of the Mediterranean...
Piazza Unità Italiana, 6
Grand Hotel Baglioni
Enchanting atmosphere...
Via delle Terme, 23r
Romantic atmosphere, great food...
Via delle Ruote 27r
Between Piazza Indipendenza and San Marco
Warm & Welcoming...
via di Pantaneto 85
Taste of Siena...