Looking out over the River Arno, Ristorante Borgo San Jacopo (1 Michelin star) offers guests the ultimate fine dining experience with unforgettable views of the Ponte Vecchio. The chef Claudio Mengoni brings his philosophy of true, authentic cooking with ingredients which stand out for their uncompromising creativity and rigour. He melds together flavours, colours and forms to create memorable dishes with a distinctive taste.

The new Borgo San Jacopo Restaurant menu created for the reopening is composed of two tasting menus with many of his unmissable dishes: Raw and cooked seasonal vegetables, porcini mushroom ice cream and fig molasses; Milk-fed Porchetta with black salsify, port-reduced shallots and Dijon mustard; Risotto with sea urchins, anchovies and fennel frisella; and so on …

A Bistro that boasts a truly privileged position, with a front row view of Ponte Vecchio, which can be appreciated even better from one of its tables on the outdoor terrace.

Within, the style respires that of the 50s, with its vintage-style furnishings interpreted in a contemporary style. Outside, it is the view that dominates.

The menu with a double soul will satisfy lovers of tradition, as well as more international tastes. A selection of exquisitely Italian dishes, alongside the Fusion style proposals. All signed by the talented Chef Andrea Magnelli.

A perfect combination… you just have to choose which dish to try and have fun!

The COCKTAIL BAR menu signed by the talented young bartenders Marco Colonnelli and Vincenzo Civita, joins the BISTRO menu with signature dishes by the Michelin starred Claudio Mengoni, offering tasty Mediterranean cuisine.

Few tables available with reservations required to enjoy a unique front row view of the Ponte Vecchio and the Arno river, to be admired just as if you were cruising on a boat.

If for the tables outside the view is incredible, those inside are no different, surrounded by a collection of 20st century art work.

Pablo Picasso welcomes guests and stands out on the fireplace…while his friend Jean Cocteau finds space at the entrance with a wonderful selection of 4 pieces of work. Last but not least Sironi, Rosai and Marino Marini.

See and be seen at the magnificent "La Terrazza" Bar in Florence, a cocktail bar at the top floor of the medieval Consorti tower of the fashionable Hotel Continentale.

The ultimate location in Florence to meet for a cocktail surrounded by the most impeccable views of the Arno, Brunelleschi’s Dome, San Miniato, Palazzo Vecchio and Forte Belvedere.

The rooftop bar opening is subject to weather conditions. If you fancy a drink or a dinner with a view, don’t miss to visit the Italian bistro Caffè dell’Oro or Picteau Bistrot and Bar.

Services of the White Iris Beauty Spa during this special period become private, with treatments and rituals exclusive to the hotel guests.

In the heart of the Continentale hotel opens the White Iris Beauty Spa - a beautiful embracing ambience paying tribute to the elegance and simplicity of Florentine style, with warm tones given off by the typically Tuscan stone walls.

The Spa offers a wide selection of treatments and massages to choose from, created exclusively by comfort zone, appropriate for guests who love to take a long moment of relax or for those with little time available.

Painting Lessons with iGuarnieri

The Florentine artist, member of the iGuarnieri family, will teach you – with an easel and watercolors – to look at Florence and all its beauty under the open sky  from an unusual prospective.

LUNGARNO EXPERIENCES
Complimentary entrance to the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum and shopping privileges at the Salvatore Ferragamo Boutique in Florence; personal trainer on request.

SERVICES & FEATURES
Concierge, room service, laundry, limousine service, free wi-fi internet access, satellite TV LCD, Pay TV, radio, CD player with iPod connection, mini bar, safe, air conditioning. Bianco di Carrara by Salvatore Ferragamo bath amenities.