Thanksgiving in Florence is looking promising this year, with a full table waiting and plenty to be thankful for. Here’s our round up of places to spend the celebration.
Melaleuca
Melaleuca’s American–Australian owners are celebrating three ways this year, with everything made in-house from local ingredients. On November 26 at piazza degli Ottaviani 1, a sit-down Fall Harvest dinner (download the menu) starts at 5.45pm, with milk rolls and honey butter, bone broth gravy and a pie buffet (50 euro adults, 25 euro kids). Hosting at home? The Harvest Takeaway menu (download the menu – 45 euro, or 20 euro for kids aged 4–12), with turkey, sourdough stuffing and pie, can be collected on November 26 or 27. Extras such as fresh organic cranberries, house-made cranberry sauce and cornbread can be ordered ahead. Whole pies (pumpkin, apple, pecan, sweet potato, key lime and lemon meringue) can be pre-ordered from either branch, the other being at lungarno delle Grazie 18, and picked up any time during Thanksgiving week. Pies are also sold by the slice on November 26 + 27. Melaleuca Lungarno is open daily 7.30am–4pm, and Ottaviani 7.30am–5pm.
Reservations, takeaway enquiries, and pie orders are all by WhatsApp +39 393 338 0007
Hard Rock Cafe Florence
Hard Rock Cafe Florence (via de’ Brunelleschi 1) serves its Thanksgiving menu all day on November 26: roast turkey breast with cranberry and gravy, green bean casserole, sweet potato mash with toasted marshmallow, buttermilk stuffing, and sticky toffee bread pudding (or pumpkin pie on request). The meal costs 28.45 euro and the kids’ plate (up to age 10) 12.45 euro. From 9pm, the Tennessee Rose Blues Band plays live.
Book a table | florence_social@hardrock.com | +39 055 277841
Ristorante Accademia
Ristorante Accademia (piazza San Marco 7R) celebrates its 26th annual Thanksgiving dinner on November 26 and 27. Expect pumpkin soup with cornbread, turkey with stuffing, gravy and cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and creamed corn, then a choice of apple strudel, pumpkin pie or pecan pie. 50 euro per person, drinks excluded. Book early, as places fill fast.
info@ristoranteaccademia.it | +39 055 217 343
Vignamaggio
Up in the Chianti hills, Fattoria di Vignamaggio (via Montagliari 29, Greve in Chianti) brings American and Tuscan autumnal flavours together on November 26. After a welcome glass, guests tuck into cured meats and cornbread with Tuscan toppings, then a yellow squash risotto with chestnuts. Turkey is stuffed with Cinta Senese sausage and chestnuts, served with plenty of slides, and there’s chocolate and gianduja tart or pumpkin and walnut pie to conclude. A lighter “small appetite” option is also available. 60 euro per person, 30 euro for children aged 6–12, including welcome drink, water, coffee and service.
Book a table | ilristoro@vignamaggio.com | +30 055 8546669
Villa San Michele, a Belmond Hotel
On November 26, Ristorante San Michele (via Doccia, 4, Fiesole) serves a Tuscan take on Thanksgiving for 130 euro per person. The menu includes an autumnal salad, followed by turkey stuffed with chestnuts and Tuscan kale, roasted pumpkin with Sorana beans and caramelised onions, roasted sweet potatoes, and concludes with vanilla pumpkin pie and salted pistachio ice cream.
AILO
The American International League of Florence hosts its annual Thanksgiving lunch at the Circolo dell’Esercito (via della Scala 68) on November 26, from 12.30pm to 4pm. Prosecco and savoury bites are followed by pumpkin soup and a festive buffet of turkey with all the trimmings (gluten-free stuffing available). Apple strudel and pumpkin pie round things off, and Tuscan wine and water are included. While there, take part in a fundraising raffle in support of FAWCO’s 2026-28 Target Project: Power Her Path, empowering trafficking survivors and vulnerable migrants to thrive. Prizes include a fresh winter vegetable basket, a food gift basket, and other lovely gifts.
St James Episcopal Church
St. James Episcopal Church (via Bernardo Rucellai 9) holds a Thanksgiving lunch directly following the 11am Mass on Sunday, November 22, to mark the occasion with the community.
Trattoria Casa Toscana
Trattoria Casa Toscana (via Giovanni da Verrazzano 3/5R) is serving Tuscan flare on a classic Thanksgiving dinner on November 26. It begins with Prosecco and coccoli (fried dough balls) with Tuscan prosciutto. Next comes a pumpkin and local sausage risotto, then traditional turkey with all the trimmings. Apple pie with vanilla ice cream rounds things off. 40 euro per person, including Sangiovese wine and coffee.
Book a table | +39 055 2260064
La Buona Novella at Grand Hotel Minerva
The Chef at La Buona Novella (piazza Santa Maria Novella, 16) brings warmth to the table for 60 euro per person (water and coffee included) by building a generous buffet around stuffed turkey served with all the traditional trimmings, plus a mushroom flan with Parmesan fondue and chestnuts, and a pumpkin risotto with guanciale and pecorino. For dessert, there’s pumpkin pie, lemon meringue cake, and cinnamon cookies.
Reservations: booking@grandhotelminerva.com | +39 055 27230
Ristorante Boccadama
On November 26, Boccadama (piazza Santa Croce 25/26R) provides Thanksgiving dinner consisting of homemade gnocchi in a creamy pumpkin sauce with fresh black truffle. Turkey breast rolls follow, stuffed and served with mashed potatoes, vegetables, gravy and cranberry sauce. To finish, there’s a pumpkin and ricotta tart with salted caramel sauce. 40 euro per person, including a bottle of house wine and coffee or tea.
Book your table: +39 055 243640
Friendsgiving
VIA 925, the silver jewelry boutique at via del Parione 52R, celebrates Thanksgiving week with ‘Friendsgiving for Florence’. The main event is held from 6.30-10.30pm on November 25, with a live DJ set, unlimited prosecco, a Thankful Wall and photo corner, and 20% off. There’s also 15% off to avail of all week long, plus 2 permanent bracelets for 79 euro during the event. RSVP required.
