Florence is catering to the international community with plenty of options for celebrating Thanksgiving on November 23, 2023. Here’s our pick of the places to get your Turkey Day treats.
The Florentine’s Thanksgiving Dinner at Hotel Number Nine
Join The Florentine at Hotel Firenze Number Nine (via dei Conti) for a four-course Thanksgiving meal served with Ruffino wines and live music by Daisy’s as we raise a glass in gratitude for what we have, on November 23, 7.30pm. 75 euro (55 euro for children under 16), including a donation to Associazione Artemisia, a Florence-based charity supporting women and children who experience domestic abuse. Limited space available, so book early to avoid disappointment.
info@ninebistro.it / +39 055 2937740
Ristorante Accademia
On November 23 and 24, Ristorante Accademia (piazza San Marco 7R) will be serving its traditional Thanksgiving dinner for 40 euro per person, including pumpkin soup, turkey with stuffing, traditional side dishes and a choice of three seasonal desserts. Make a reservation while places are available.
info@ristoranteaccademia.it / +39 055 217343
Hard Rock Cafe
Hard Rock Café Florence (via dei Brunelleschi 1) is offering a traditional Thanksgiving feast of slow-roasted turkey breast and all the trimmings with a classic pumpkin pie to follow from 11am to 10:30pm. The meal costs 29.15 euro per person or a deal for two is available for 41.90 euro for those who book online in advance. Children under 10 can eat for 11.50 euro.
Melaleuca
This Thanksgiving at Melaleuca (lungarno delle Grazie 18), guests can choose between an in-house evening meal from 6pm onwards, an express lunch option from 12 noon to 3pm or a take-home menu. Expect traditional turkey and stuffing, as well as sweet potato crumble and homemade milk rolls, followed by a slice of pie. The bakery will also be offering whole pies throughout the week, from 25 to 35 euro each.
info@melaleucaflorence.it / +39 055 6146894
The Place
On piazza Santa Maria Novella, The Place has created a fine-dining experience for guests on Thanksgiving. A four-course meal of traditional favourites with some Italian twists will be available in the restaurant’s stylish setting for 90 euro per person.
info@theplacefirenze.com / +39 055 2645181
Harry’s Bar The Garden
Harry’s Bar The Garden, Sina Villa Medici (via Il Prato 42) invites guests to a traditional Thanksgiving meal for 55 euro per person.
info@harrysbarfirenze.it / +39 055 2396700
Djària
Djària (via dei Serragli 100R) serves American-style food all year round, and Thanksgiving is no different. The festive menu features all of the home-style favourites, using family recipes for their sweet potato casserole and old-fashioned cornbread. Bookings for their take-away Thanksgiving meal can be made until November 16.
info@djària.it / +39 055 4937061
The Dolce Vita Experience
At 7pm on November 23, The Dolce Vita Experience hosts a family style Thanksgiving dinner at Beast Gallery, with take away options available to hold your own feast at home.
WhatsApp +39 391 331 579 6997 / IG @thedolcevitaexperience
Cultural Salon celebrate Thanksgiving
Take part in a traditional Thanksgiving dinner at Ristorante La Spada, complete with turkey, your favorite sides and pumpkin pie, at 7.30pm. 40 euro covers four courses with wine included. Reservation and advanced payment required.
Thanksgiving at I Falciani
At 8pm on November 23, the friends of the San Casciano Chianti Rotary Club hold an RC San Casciano-Associazione Filippo Mazzei Thanksgiving meal at I Falciani restaurant, with 50 euro per person including a donation to families affected by the floods. RSVP by November 20: segreteria@mazzeifoundation.com.
