Santa Elisabetta In Firenze

In Florence, I got super lucky in that Santa Elisabetta was a 5 min walk from my hotel, and that they had reservations available the next day for lunch, so I booked a table for one. The restaurant is located in a tiny space (just 6 tables) within a 13th century stone tower. There was only one other person in the restaurant during the entire duration of my meal - which meant that both my server and the 'overall server' were pretty focused on us the entire time. My server even escorted me up to the restaurant once I arrived at the location. I don't mean to sound too hyperbolic, but it feels like I ascended to a higher plane of existence when it comes to dining. I ordered the Carte Blanche option, which was a 3 course tasting menu of whatever the chef chose from the main dishes. The meal consisted of 7 separate sections, each with their specific parts. Firstly, it started with an amuse bouche, which consisted of 5 separate small dishes - there was chicken liver, prawn, oysters, and so on. It was in this very first meal that I realized I was going to have a meal that far exceeded the quality of anything that I've had before. Next, the bread came out, and this bread was just astounding. I was seeing types of bread I've never seen before. My favorite part of this was what looks like the focaccia, with lardo on top. The first main course was raw red prawns and caviar. It was my first time trying caviar, which I absolutely loved Next came what might be the best food I've had in my life - a spaghetti made with 3 different types of algae butter, and sea urchins. I can't even describe how good this pasta was - from the noodles, to the meat, to the natural, earthy flavors Before dessert, there was a mood cleanser of hibiscus tea and chocolate mousse. Dessert consisted of yogurt froth, kiwi, and namaleka, and was so good it exceeded a melt-in-your-mouth feeling. I thought I was done at this point, but they brought out another set of 5 smaller pastries - compliments of the pastry chef. These included a pistachio cream lollipop, french biscuits, madeleine, and more The cost of the Carte Blanche that I ordered was 159 euros, and I also got a glass of champagne for 25 euros I spent over 2 hours at this restaurant - way longer than I thought it would actually be. Like I said, this was my first fine dining experience of any kind, so I really had no idea what to expect. I was absolutely blown away by this experience and consider it to be 100% worth the money. For me - this felt like every single part of this experience was perfect. Everything I ate here was a massive step above any food I've had in the past. The quality is unreal. The variety is unparalleled. There are ingredients used here that I've never seen before - and stuff I didn't even know was edible. The amount of different food I got to try was like nothing I've experienced before. I left the restaurant incredibly full and completely satisfied Overall, this is an all-time experience. 10/10

Exquisite dining experience at this top-notch ⭐️⭐️ Michelin starred restaurant ..... enjoy the splurge!

Very happy with our choice of Michelin restaurant in Florence on our holiday. We had done a lot of research on where to go, and chose Santa Elisabetta as it fell within our price range, while being 2-starred. This was our 2nd Michelin experience, and it did not disappoint! The service was unlike anything we've ever experienced. Perhaps due to our missing experience, but it was simply amazing. We consulted with the waiter since we wanted the 9 course chef experience, but had concerns about certain dishes such as the eel. Simply because we've both had eel previously and did not like it. The waiter was patient and understanding, but persuaded us to try it and see if they could change our mind. Something we are very happy about, as it is without a doubt one of the best tastings I've had in my life. We paired the dinner with the premium sommelier "wine" pairing as we wanted the full experience. This was an experience, but considering the price not something we would do again. It should be noted that we are young, and might not appreciate the chosen wines as much as someone with a more refined tongue. A highlight of this was the smoked tea that was paired with the eel. Very unique and interesting, and as it was served halfway through the dinner, provided a nice break from the wine. Highlights from the dinner was without a doubt the eel (!), Amberjack (with the most amazing bearnaise), red mullet (extremely well put together), red prawn (very creamy and delicious) and the squid with an accompanying "espresso". Delicious! The chef surprised us with a banana/espresso dessert, which was interesting as it was only the 2nd time they had served it. It was tasty, but sadly didn't live up to our expectations for the final tasting. Perhaps due to our preferences, as we weren't too keen on espresso/banana in general. However, we had agreed with our waiter to simply let the chef surprise us, so the fault is on us. We had been given ample opportunity to influence the menu beforehand with preferences, and should have simply stated that we wanted to try their "Black Forest" dessert. With that said, this was a minor spot on an otherwise amazing night. Amazing atmosphere, due to the low amount of seated guests, and without a doubt the best service we have ever experienced - combined with amazing food - provided us with an amazing memory.

We enjoyed an absolutely beautiful meal at the very intimate Ristorante Santa Elisabetta! The service was exemplary and the food was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious! We splurged on the wine pairing and the selections were outstanding. The presentation of the dishes was synchronous which felt very luxurious. We will absolutely return on our next trip to Florence and can't wait!

Well executed and understandably well deserved 2 michelin stars! Came here for dinner, it was an 3 hour experience. Ambiance, service and food were exceptional. Dishes were more seafood and Mediterranean forward. But when I was there, their seasonal menu had guinea fowl, one of my fav dish of that night.

I made a reservation at a Michelin restaurant and went there. It didn't meet my expectations. The service was great. The atmosphere was excellent and the food was salty and overly seasoned.

Everything here is just perfect. We choose the full chief experience with suggested accompanying wines from the competent sommelier. Delicious, asian-fusioned food from an Amalfi born cook (you are a genius! We never thought that we actually love rabbit in a cannelloni). The servicestaff is a real treat, thanks a lot guys, you were the salt in the soup! An at last the exquisite atmosphere of this beautiful place. A great evening.

Amazing experience in busy Florence. Excellent service to accompany the exceptional food. We were running late and they sent one of the waiters outside to guide us in. Service was attentive and friendly. The food is well balanced, not too salty as we seen in other Italian restaurants. Everything single dish hits the mark. We think this is the best Michelin table in Florence and we tried them all!

The staff were very welcoming and provided helpful context related to both the restaurant history and the motivations behind the menu design, creating a deeper appreciation for the selections and efforts that went into the meal. Each course was distinct and hit at a different flavor note while feeling cohesive to the larger story of the meal. Everything tasted fresh and felt like the best version of each ingredient. We're grateful we got the chance to eat here and will certainly try to visit again next time we're able to travel abroad.

Simply sublime! Exceptional cuisine served by a very pleasant team. Beautiful area