The lemon house of Villa Savonarola is located in the Ancient Village of Pian dei Giullari, easily reached in a few minutes' drive from the historic center of Florence or by a long, healthy and fascinating panoramic walk. We look forward to welcoming you to this magical place, where Galileo Galilei studied and observed the stars, for lunch or dinner, weather permitting in the garden to enjoy splendid sunsets and starry skies.During the dining experience, based on Tuscan recipes, Paolo and I, lovers of art and design, will tell you about our culinary traditions, a bit of history and chat together as among friends in the name of conviviality.

Special menu to be enjoyed in a magical location

In Florence between the 15th-17th centuries, during the Medici family dynasty, large bonfires were lit on the day of San Lorenzo, used mainly to cook large quantities of beef, which was distributed free to the local population.It is said that at a banquet some English knights were also present who, after tasting the meat, began to call it by what is still today its Anglo-Saxon name: 'beef steak,' which in Italian became bistecca (beef).You can immerse yourself in a typical Florentine Sunday lunch, or dinner: typical appetizer, beef steak with a side of beans or roasted potatoes and radicchio salad. Excellent wine, ending with classic cantuccini and vin santo.

Florentine steak

I will cook typical Florentine dishes that my grandmother taught me and tell you their story by immersing you in our traditionWe will start with appetizer: Coccoli, the Duke's surprise ,pinzimonio, zucchini carpaccio; then I will propose as first course the classic ribollita or pappa al pomodoro and for second course the legendary Peposo alla "Brunelleschi or alla Fornacina" accompanied by a seasonal side dish.Of course, to end on a sweet note, cantuccini with vin santo and excellent wine will certainly not be missing.

Florentine lunch or dinner

It is speculated that it was in Florence that elaborate French cuisine was born thanks to Catherine dé Medici.A story I am happy to tell during this experience: I will offer a historical menu based on traditional dishes, delicious in their simplicity, which you can then enjoy at the table.I look forward to seeing you in my home for a journey from France to Florence!

The Florentine Menu of Caterina Dè Medici

The autumn menu includes traditional Tuscan foods. My highlight is the Risotto al Chianti, which is cooked with the famous Tuscan wine. We can taste it accompanying it with an entrée of Tuscan crostini, and finally a delicious apple strudel. All accompanied by excellent regional wines. I can cook vegetarian alternatives.

Autumn menù 

A family's special moments become part of its history, and having the opportunity to celebrate in intimacy and away from the hustle and bustle of restaurants can lend a special light to the experience. To the sound of a toast made with crystal glasses, a four-course menu and dessert curated for the occasion in a friendly and welcoming environment, could turn a special day into a memorable one.

Special celebrations in Florence

Our house in the center of Florence, a stone's throw from the Duomo and the Synagogue, will welcome you with its uniqueness: curated spaces that we have made ourselves.The kitchen is a collection of utensils and curious memories that evoke memories of grandma's kitchen. Here we will prepare the recipes that we are going to enjoy together, around the round table from the 1800s in our living room, with an elegant mise en place.Prosecco is what will serve as the overture; music will accompany the dinner, which, between toasts and more, will unfold in tones of a budding friendship. Often, after the dinner, the mutual desire for a new meeting remains.You are welcome here

Special Florence Menu with Cooking Demo

I free my imagination in the dishes I will bring to my table, choosing ingredients that the seasonality and freshness of the land gives to the tasty Tuscan cuisine. A cuisine rich in flavor, but at the same time simple and delicate!You are welcome to my home, where you will find a beautiful patio surrounded by greenery, for summer evenings.

A special seasonal menu in Florence

A beautifully set table and the right company are the perfect ingredients for a unique and original birthday celebration.We will enjoy traditional Tuscan dishes: crostini, cold cuts and risotto with typical seasonal vegetables.Of course, there will be no shortage of special yummy and good birthday cake.

Special menu to celebrate birthday in joy

The cuisine of Florence is, like the city itself, a masterpiece. You will be amazed by the incredible art, architecture and history that awaits you at every turn and equally fascinated by entering a real Florentine home. Make yourself at home to spend a pleasant lunch or dinner in good company. Weather permitting we will stay in the garden of my house.Excellent traditional food always accompanied by good Tuscan wine !

Lunch or dinner with the best flavors of Florence

A guided tour with a walk through the historic park of Pratolino, a short distance from my home where on the way back, we will enjoy a final aperitif with some tasty crostini, a dessert and good wine.Our itinerary will start from a beautiful avenue of horse chestnuts leading to the oldest garden: here we will tell you about the history of the most important buildings in the park.We will get to know, along the way, the characters who pulled the strings of this very complex machine, and we will admire the beautiful fountains that adorn the park, rich in mythological and alchemical references. It is said that the Medici gardens at Pratolino were among the most incredible ever created, second only to those of Boboli in Florence.

Aperitif and tour in the Demidoff Historical Park

This Tuscan menu is a little different from the usual dishes offered because it has pasta with sheep sauce as a first course. This dish is cooked by ancient tradition throughout the Florentine plain. This dish won me the first prize for best sheep in Campi Bisenzio (the original city of this dish). The crouton I propose is based on a Renaissance recipe. Tiramisu is a classic to finish the meal on a sweet note.

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