Tea rooms in Florence

Where to drink tea in Florence: the full guide

In Florence, tea is mostly found at historic addresses and the city's grand hotels. Cafè Ginori, inside the St. Regis on Piazza Ognissanti, offers the city's most elegant afternoon tea with a view over the Arno. In the heart of the centre, Paszkowski on Piazza della Repubblica and Rivoire on Piazza della Signoria are two historic cafés where afternoon tea comes with a view of one of the city's most photographed squares. Gucci Giardino, inside the Gucci boutique on Piazza della Signoria, offers tea by reservation in a meticulously curated setting. For something more intimate, there's Oronero on Piazza de' Pitti, San Tea House near Ponte Vecchio, or Mago Merlino Tea House in one of the historic centre's side streets. For a neighbourhood spot, there's Caffè Aiem, Dolci Pensieri and the Galleria Iginio Massari on Via de' Vecchietti. La Via del Tè has three locations in the city (Condotta, Santo Spirito and Ghiberti), handy if you want tea close by without travelling far. Whether you're looking for an elegant spot for a first date or simply an afternoon break after a museum visit, here you'll find the address, website and how to book for each one.