Santa Elisabetta In Firenze

Amazing experience in florence city center

I sincerely thank the entire staff for accommodating all our requests, because we had to bring forward our Valentine's Day dinner since there were no more seats available on February 14th. The staff was (more or less) professional. We had the 7-course tasting menu, and I enjoyed everything. I was only slightly disappointed with the main dessert, which, subjectively, should have been more refreshing, sweet, and flavorful at the end. Instead, the Brie and coffee combination seemed heavy and had a strange taste. We did, however, enjoy the dessert made especially for Valentine's Day. In conclusion, we had a lovely evening. Thank you.

I had a wonderful experience. Elegant atmosphere, friendly and attentive service. And of course, the food was delicious and beautifully presented.

Great food, exceeded expectations

The most extraordinary dinner in my entire life. Everything, from the cuisine, the wine pairing, the attentive and personal service, the quiet, intimate ambience, was poetic and magical. It was the best fine dining experience I have encountered so far, and I could not recommend it more. 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!

Elegant, intimate, and with impeccable service. The cuisine is creative without losing its Tuscan soul!

Peak fine dining experience. 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.

I chose the seven-course wine pairing menu, and it was truly exceptional. 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.

I’m not sure if this was their usual routine or just an off night, but our 9-course dinner was drawn out far too long. We started at 7:30 pm, and unfortunately, had to ask the staff to speed things up when we reached the dessert. We were so exhausted that we left at 11:45 pm without even touching our final dessert items. It appeared that the whole experience is scheduled for about 5 hours, which I don’t believe was mentioned anywhere beforehand. In my opinion, expecting guests to remain seated for nearly five hours is unreasonable. For comparison, our guided tours of both the Accademia and the Uffizi earlier that same day were shorter. We’ve dined at dozens of Michelin-starred restaurants (one, two, and three stars), and even 12–15 course meals rarely exceed 2.5 hours. The food itself was very good and the servers were kind, but the long, unnecessary pauses between courses turned what should have been a memorable evening into a draining one. To be honest, we felt a bit trapped like on an airplane. Overall, the pacing of the meal significantly diminished the experience.

We had a fantastic experience at Santa Elisabetta, with the 7-course dinner that delighted all our senses, but especially our palate. It definitely deserves its stars and would be a definite recommendation for anyone who wants to experience the very best Italian cuisine has to offer. The dessert combining small fruits with caviar was simply out of this world, the best I’ve had in memory.