Cast within an elegant 16th Century mansion within Florence's historic core, La Menegere is the latest incarnation of the destination gourmand with bistro and formal dining room. Rustic farmhouse elements prevail among a lively bistro with morning breakfast and lunch seating, while a more formal dining room remains open late with waiter service and extravagant wine list. The surrounding store offers a trove of housewares as well as florist and gallery with live music program.
The Food
An all-day farm-to-table menu offers morning breakfast and lunch in a more casual bistro setting with dinning room serving lunch and dinner tasting menu. An extensive antipasti menu includes larger appetizers from cauliflower puree to polenta with egg and seasonal salads. Pasta course is a delight with regional specialties that lead to main course of grilled beef, suckling pig and baked cod.
Last Word
Historic villa becomes thriving foodie scene with florist and restaurant in Florence.
