Santa Elisabetta In Firenze

This is a special occasion gem. Obviously very expensive but the level of food and service is out of this world. Just incredible inventiveness, attention to detail, and perfect execution on every dish. We had the 5 course tasting menu. My wife has Celiac disease and we were told that with advance notice the chef could prepare special versions of the dishes that would be safe as possible for her. All the substitutions were great and she didn't have any reaction. What more is there to say? Every aspect of this meal was perfect!

Overall, the service by the waitstaff was excellent. What really let's this place down is the food especially how it is plated to be eaten. There are multiple courses that are extremely difficult to cut in order to eat due to plating or having the incorrect utensil for the job. It feels as if they haven't tried eating what they are serving on the specific plate for the dish. Having eaten at a good amount of Michelin star restaurants I was disappointed there was only one dish that wowed me. The turbot, was the dish seemed well balanced texture and taste. I usually eat quickly, but we were waiting a long time between dishes, which just slowed the whole experience and made it less enjoyable. The olive oil provided for the bread to my tastes was overly bitter, and didn't add to the flavor. Some of the presentations were well done but others seemed to make the dish awkward to eat. We asked for two wines one for the first half and one for the second half. Neither seemed to pair with any of dishes especially well. All the staff we interacted with were friendly and spoke about the dishes with elegance and the occasional bit of humor. Anytime we asked a question they were able to give us information that was both interesting and helpful. Honestly the wait staff are the ones the make the place feel more alive than the food did.

2 Michelin stars/4 stars IN TOSCANA

We went here for Christmas brunch and it was outstanding. Everything is closed on Christmas day and Florence is a ghost town. Great time to wander and take photos. Highly recommend.

Great restaurant in the Hotel Brunelleschi. Rocco de Santis, a native of Campania, combines sensational Italian dishes with a touch of Asia. The atmosphere in one of the oldest towers in the city is magnificent, the mood when only 7 tables are occupied is very special. Very young, but totally friendly service. The aperitif is also prepared live on a bar cart, a great snack. The selection of coffee beans and roasting is also outstanding. All in all very, very successful, thank you very much.

The tasting menu is absolutely incredible: 7 completely different courses exquisitely prepared, explained, and delicious! And the wine pairing per course was spot on!

Wonderful gastronomic experience. We had two long 9-course menus for dinner: the quality of the dishes was excellent, such as the lacquered eel dish, which was 10! Unforgettable and highly recommended! The selection of wines was very good and we allowed ourselves to be recommended by Lorenzo who helped us throughout the evening along with Alex and Lucca who make a very competent team. Obviously it is not a place affordable for all budgets but it is for a good special occasion. The variety of the selection by the Chef is very varied and surprising; from subtle dishes to others with spectacular and original flavors. Finally we had a little problem with the payment because of us that we were able to solve and not spoil the wonderful evening. After more than 20 Michelin stars under our belt, we can say that the Santa Elisabetta is of supreme quality and three-star treatment 🌟 🌟🌟. So let's hope that they will soon have what they are missing.

Una stupenda esperienza in un locale dove tutto è perfetto. Il ristorante è molto intimo e accogliente, noi avevamo il tavolo che si affaccia sulla caratteristica piazzetta sottostante, il servizio è eccellente e i ragazzi in sala, tutti giovanissimi, meritano un grande applauso. Le portate sono opere d'arte, i sapori sono unici. ci siamo sentiti coccolati per tutta la durata di questo incantevole pranzo. La capacità con la quale lo chef riesce a portare all'eccellenza gli ingredienti del suo territorio è inimitabile. Ci torneremo sicuramente, CONSIGLIATISSIMO

Non esistono aggettivi diversi. Tutto fantastico. Prima di tutto il servizio eccellente e sempre presente ma con discrezione. Poi l’esperienza culinaria difficilmente comparabile caratterizzata da abbinamenti sapienti e sorprese uniche per gli occhi ed il palato. Portate che hanno stupito tutti perché non scontate. Forse un po’ lunga la cena ma niente rispetto alla sensazione che ci portiamo dentro. Complimenti! Niente altro. Un ambiente unico in cui festeggiare una persona speciale o un evento particolare da ricordare.

Enjoyed the Asian influences in the dishes - yuzu, coconut, lychee. The attention paid to local foods and traditions but updated was perfecto. The recommendations for wines was on point. Service was outstanding. The room's history was most interesting, 5th century, original stones and a women's prison. I went for lunch and would do dinner the next time.