"Paolo Lavezzini cooks one Michelin star inside a frescoed Medici palazzo — book it for an anniversary you want framed in gold."
About Il Palagio
Paolo Lavezzini grew up in Emilia-Romagna, trained through a run of European Michelin kitchens, then spent a decade in São Paulo running the restaurant Neto before taking the pass here. Il Palagio is the dining room of the Four Seasons Firenze, set on the ground floor of the fifteenth-century Palazzo della Gherardesca on Borgo Pinti, under restored frescoes, with a summer terrace onto the Giardino della Gherardesca.
The kitchen holds one Michelin star in the 2026 Italy guide. For the wider city, the Florence dining guide maps every reviewed table by occasion.
The Kitchen
Lavezzini works Tuscan tradition with a light, modern hand: two tasting menus run around €140 and €160, with an à la carte alongside. Dishes are creative yet unfussy — built on top-quality ingredients rather than spectacle — and the wine list, created by sommelier Walter Meccia, is one of the most respected in the city.
It is a destination kitchen rather than a neighbourhood trattoria. Diners after Florence's other great tasting-menu room should see Enoteca Pinchiorri.
The Room
The room is a Renaissance palazzo dressed for fine dining: marble, Murano-glass chandeliers and frescoes overhead. In summer the terrace opens onto one of the largest private gardens in Florence. It is romantic and formal in equal measure — a setting that does a great deal of the emotional work before the food arrives.
Best for an Anniversary
Il Palagio is a special-occasion room: frescoes, a garden terrace and a one-star tasting menu. It suits an anniversary or a proposal, and it carries the gravity to impress a client who knows what a star costs.
Not for
Not for a budget dinner, a casual quick meal, or anyone who wants a rustic Florentine trattoria — this is a formal, hotel fine-dining room priced accordingly.
Frequently Asked
Who is the chef at Il Palagio in Florence?
Executive chef Paolo Lavezzini, a native of Emilia-Romagna who trained in European Michelin kitchens and ran restaurant Neto in São Paulo for a decade, leads Il Palagio at the Four Seasons Firenze.
Does Il Palagio have a Michelin star?
Yes. Il Palagio holds one Michelin star in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Italy.
Where is Il Palagio located?
It is the dining room of the Four Seasons Firenze, on the ground floor of the fifteenth-century Palazzo della Gherardesca on Borgo Pinti, with a terrace onto the Giardino della Gherardesca.
How much is dinner at Il Palagio?
Two tasting menus run roughly €140 and €160, with an à la carte menu available alongside.
Is Il Palagio good for a special occasion?
Yes. Its frescoed palazzo room and garden terrace make it a leading choice for an anniversary, a proposal or a high-stakes client dinner.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Il Palagio
Book well ahead for the terrace in summer.
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Practical Information
AddressBorgo Pinti 99, Four Seasons Firenze
NeighbourhoodSant'Ambrogio
CuisineContemporary Tuscan
PriceTasting menus €140–€160; à la carte alongside
Dress CodeElegant; jacket suggested
SeatingFrescoed dining room and garden terrace
ReservationEssential
