
Renowned, compact restaurant in a medieval tower for innovative Italian-inspired cuisine.
Address and Contact Information
Address: Piazza Sant’Elisabetta, 3, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
Phone: +39 055 273 7673
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: ristorantesantaelisabetta.itthefork.it
Order: Order online
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Reviews
The first incident was when a male server (not the head sommelier) was pouring water and accidentally dropped an ice cube onto the table. He clearly noticed it, yet made no effort to remove it or address the situation. Other staff members must have seen it as well while clearing the table, but no one took any action, which was very disappointing.
Second, when the signature fish dish was served, there was an inedible, tough stem in the sea asparagus. Thanks to the head sommelier’s response, this issue was resolved smoothly, so I was willing to let it go. However, in the main pigeon dish, I encountered inedible fascia twice. I mentioned this to male server, but once again, I received no response, explanation, or follow-up.
Lastly, when the main dessert was served, as you can see from the photo, it was the same dessert but one plate had noticeably fewer garnishes than the other.
Considering all of this, it was extremely disappointing to see a restaurant of this standard being labeled as a Michelin 2-star. I would also like to say that the male server mentioned above was absolutely not at a level that befits a 2-star Michelin restaurant.
Overall, it was a very disappointing experience.
Each dish was beautifully prepared, and the wines matched every course with remarkable precision.
The sea urchin and salted roe pasta was particularly memorable — rich, balanced, and full of depth.
It was also my first time trying pigeon, and it was tender and flavorful, without any trace of gaminess.
The entire experience lasted about four hours, yet it felt perfectly paced and immersive.
After visiting the Uffizi Gallery, enjoying this dinner felt like the most elegant way to unwind.
I not only enjoyed every moment but also learned so much about wine pairing throughout the evening.
The location alone is one of a kind. Located in the heart of Florence inside Hotel Brunelleschi, in a tower, they have very limited seating. The reservation process alone was an adventure in itself.
Our visit was to celebrate 3 Libra birthdays. Our party of 4 opted for the 9 courses. One of us decided to do the wine pairing. When I tell you, there was so much food. We would’ve probably been better off doing the 7 courses, but we wanted to eat everything. We were all falling asleep by the end of the night. One was nonstop yawning.
To the unfamiliar, they focus more on seafood. Every dish is out of this world. Down to the presentation. I savored every bite. The standout for me was the oyster and how it came in two parts. It was so innovative. I loved the sauces that accented the protein and the jus.
Don’t even get me started on the service. What an attentive team. I always refer to it as poetry in motion the way the team moves effortlessly that you don’t even realize when they refill your glass of water. No crumb was left behind on that table. Someone scraped up anything that didn’t belong on the table after every course.
Lastly, I just want to mention what a great job they did with the birthday cake that was an add-on to our meal. It was so damn good.
Grazie Chef Rocco and team for an amazing meal.
If I can give this place 1000000 stars I would, it was one of the best meals in our lives!! The experience, service, and atmosphere is amazing as well.
We did the 9 course tasting menu and every bite was exceptional from the presentation, to the flavor, textures, and depth!! I was beyond stuffed half way through the meal but couldn’t stop eating!
If it is in your budget, do yourself a favor and go and get the 9 course tasting menu!!
The deserts were not my favorites, but I’d still recommend the restaurant for a friend, for sure.
Regarding services, our waiter Alex was amazing… it was easy to understand what he explained to us, and he’d answer any follow up questions very easily. We had another waiter that was probably training which impacted the experience, but he was very nice and was trying his best.
We ordered the CHEF EXPERIENCE, which consisted of nine courses. However, including the desserts, we ended up enjoying over twenty different dishes. It felt like this culinary feast was endless, filled with constant surprises.
Every dish reflected the chef’s dedication, and both the presentation and the flavors, along with their complexity, were absolutely perfect!
I decided to have the 9-course menu with wine pairing. It was a 4-hour concert of flavours that one can’t forget. Be prepared that the meal and wine are abundant, but so completely worth it. I imagine this is what heaven feels like!