If you’re in Florence and want to immerse yourself in real Tuscan cuisine, away from the frenzy of classic trattorias, the Ristorante Arno is the place you’re looking for.
Located in the heart of the city, on the enchanting Lungarno, just a few steps from the historic Piazza Santa Croce, the Ristorante Arno will welcome you inside the elegant and historic FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo.
The Ristorante Arno is much more than just a place to eat: it’s an oasis of flavors and a place for families, friends and coworkers to meet up. A place that makes you feel at home, with a warm welcome from the attentive staff and the delicious, typical Tuscan cuisine.
Under the expert and creative direction of Chef Fabrizio Renna, each dish is a journey through the authentic flavors of Florentine tradition and a taste of creative cooking.
The Ristorante Arno is open to everyone, even if you’re not staying at the hotel.
You can enjoy a delicious lunch from 12:00 noon to 2:00pm, or an unforgettable dinner from 7:00pm to 10:00pm every day of the week.
Book a table and treat yourself to the welcome of the Ristorante Arno and an authentic and relaxing experience in the heart of Florence.
Chef Fabrizio Renna’s Tuscan cuisine
Chef Fabrizio Renna is a true artist who transforms ingredients with passion and care.
His cooking, deeply rooted in Tuscan tradition, is elevated to higher levels thanks to his innate creativity and his meticulous knowledge of local ingredients.
Chef Renna manages to reinterpret the classic dishes of Tuscan gastronomy not only by keeping their spirit intact but by enriching them with a touch of originality and innovation that surprises and delights the palate.
Each dish, under his direction, is transformed into an unforgettable experience, a sensory journey through the authentic flavors and intoxicating aromas of Tuscany.
His culinary philosophy is based on a perfect, harmonious synthesis of tradition and innovation.
Chef Renna does not just re-purpose classic recipes; he studies them, understands them deeply and re-interprets them with creativity and a meticulous attention to detail. He adds a personal touch that makes every dish unique and unmistakable.
This is how the re-interpretation of the classic lampredotto (made with the fourth stomach of a cow) came about, served at the Ristorante Arno.
Chef Renna’s philosophy looks to the future without forgetting the roots of its past.
The Tuscan menu of dishes served at the Ristorante Arno in Florence
The Ristorante Arno’s menu is a tribute to the authentic flavors of Tuscan cuisine.
The menu celebrates the richness and variety found in Tuscan cuisine and offers a broad selection of dishes that have been prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients from local producers.
You can try specialties such as the Ribollita (a soup made with bread and vegetables), the Bistecca alla Fiorentina (beefsteak, Florentine style), the Pici all’aglione (pici pasta with tomato and garlic sauce), the Cinghiale in umido (wild boar stew) and many other traditional dishes, re-visited with skill and presented with elegance.
To accompany each course, there is a rich and varied wine list with particular attention given to Tuscan wines selected to enhance the flavors of the dishes.