We love Florence and we love the Italian kitchen. Unsurprisingly, we absolutely adore the rooftop restaurants in Florence. It's hard to imagine a better setting than elevated spots where you can mix the beautiful and historical views with the best of Italian dining.
Our favourite venues includes a variety of options: some best suited for a long wine lunch, some better for a vibrant, casual meal, and some for a romantic sunset dinner.
If you ask us, the best time to visit these spots are for a sunny lunch. The view is better, the terraces are less crowded and the price of often lower than for dinner.
Our complete and up-to date guide to the Best Rooftop Restaurants in Florence feature all info you need about each rooftop, all at the same place, so you don’t have to scroll around on several different sources finding it.
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In short: Opened summer 2025, Cosimo Rooftop Restaurant & Bar is a new Florence rooftop destination with a classic and iconic location, taking over the top floor at The Excelsior, a Luxury Collection Hotel from the fantastic Cosimo Rooftop Restaurant & Bar. Blending a panoramic interior dining room and bar with several outdoor terraces, the rooftop comes surrounded by a magical 360° view over the entire Florence.
Food & Drinks: The bold and refined Cosimo menu features dishes that reimagines regional flavors with a modern spirit. Taking guests on a sensory journey through the authentic tastes of Tuscany, selections range from raw options and homemade pasta, to 'Bistecca di Cosimo'. The food is complemented with a fine array of wines, and crafted cocktails paying tribute to the women of the Medici family.
What we think: Open daily for lunch, sunset aperitifs, dinner and night caps, the refined and luxurious Cosimo Rooftop Restaurant & Bar is a special venue made for special moments. Cosimo Rooftop Restaurant & Bar is always our go-to spot in Florence, and after just one long and sunny lunch, it's easy to tell that Cosimo will also keep us coming back year after year.
Dress code: The Cosimo Rooftop Restaurant & Bar dress code is smart casual.
In short: Tosca & Nino offers a 'made in Tuscany' experience on the top floors of the luxurious and famous shopping department store La Rinacente.
Food & Drinks: The restaurant menu offers Tuscan inspired dishes, from appetizers and fresh pasta to selections from the grill, while the bar serves everything from craft beers to mixology cocktails, 100% made in Tuscany.
What we think: Open from morning to midnight, you can visit the La Rinacente rooftop for anything from breakfast and coffee to sunny lunches and charming dinners. With a stylish 4th floor restaurant under a glassed roof, the al fresco feel and best views are found on the top floor outdoor terrace. Here you can enjoy beautiful vistas of Piazza la Repubblica, where crowds of tourists pass daily, along with the Duomo and all the way to the Tuscan hills.
Dress code: The Tosca & Nino dress code is smart casual.
In short: Located in a quiet residential area of Florence, close to the River Arno, the Terrazza Rossini is a fantastic choice for when you want to get away from the crowds.
Food & Drinks: Terrazza Rossini offers fresh and seasonal Italian cuisine, though some of its most popular dishes include an international touch, like the "Hamburger Rossini". Drink wise, Terrazza Rossini offers a fantastic selection of wines, plenty of specialty cocktails, aperitifs, and a dedicated martini menu, the latter being one of the few in Florence.
What we think: Open throughout the day, Terrazza Rossini is the perfect spot for those looking for a quiet atmosphere to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Overlooking the Arno river and the old town, this large rooftop terrace is split between two areas, one where the restaurant is located, and a smaller one where hotel guests can relax all day long.
Dress code: The Terrazza Rossini dress code is smart casual.
In short: A classic rooftop restaurant that will submerge you in Italian culture, the Antica Torre Tornabuoni offers both indoor and outdoor seating, as well as absolutely stunning views of Florence and its surroundings.
Food & Drinks: Here' they serve the best that the region has on offer, using exclusively locally sourced products; fresh fish from the gulf of Follonica, Chianina meat and saffron which is hand picked by established farms such as Palagiaccio.
What we think: Since this fantastic rooftop restaurant is open only to hotel guests (and the public on certain dates and occasions), the atmosphere is as relaxed as it gets, away from the crowds Florence is known for and accentuated by relaxing music and the kind of silence you can only enjoy in a rooftop.
Dress code: The Antica Torre Tornabuoni dress code is smart casual.
In short: Located on the 5th floor of the fabulous Grand Hotel Baglioni, the B-Roof offers gorgeous views of the heart of Florence and a multi-level terrace from which you can enjoy it all.
Food & Drinks: Offering both indoor and outdoor seatings, including a terrace full of lush greenery, the B-Roof is known for is traditional Tuscan cuisine and its fantastic Italian wines. However, you can also find cocktails, aperitifs, and other spirits. During the summer months, B-Green opens up, which is an extra green corner of the terrace. Here you can enjoy classic well made cocktails and nightly rooftop apertifs under the Virginia creeper pergola. A true roof garden setting.
What we think: This is the perfect rooftop to visit if you want a genuine Italian touch, accompanied with a sophisticated atmosphere and some stunning views over Florence. For dinner and rooftop apertif, reservations are recommended, especially towards the weekends.
Dress code: The B-Roof dress code is smart casual.
In short: The lovely Angel Roofbar & Dining is a three level rooftop oasis, found on top of the beautiful Hotel Calimala, located smack in the middle of Florence.
Food & Drinks: The Angel food menu is filled with Mediterranean influences, combining the best of Italian tradition with international flavors. Complementing the dishes are both signature and classic cocktails crafted to perfection, as well as a fine selection of wines. Mainly from Italy and France, but also a couple of New World options.
What we think: Open every evening for aperitivo and dinner with a view, and Wednesday to Sunday also for lunch, this is pretty much always a go-to spot for fine food and drinks while gazing at the City of Lillies. The jaw-dropping 360° views of Florence and all of its famous landmarks are truly impressive, but the tasteful interior design is not far behind.
Dress code: The Angel Roofbar & Dining dress code is smart casual.
Hans has visited over 500 rooftop bars, 200 rooftop pools and 300 rooftop restaurants since 2015. This vast experience has made Hans a true rooftop expert, and one of the most knowledgeable in the field. Today, numerous of travel magazines, bloggers and media websites contact Hans to get his expertise on rooftops.
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