La Loggia di Villa San Michele — Restaurant in Fiesole

Unfortunately I am deeply disappointed with my experience here tonight, on many levels. I came here last year for dinner at the San Michele restaurant(not La Loggia) and it was a wonderful time. Because of this, I wanted to take my sister here the next time I was in Florence. I made the mistake of making a reservation for La Loggia thinking it was the same as I had reserved previously, not realizing there were two different restaurants. I was charged a €200 deposit before my visit, which I called about and they explained on the phone it would be subtracted from the bill. We arrived and had drinks in the gardens. They made us pay for the drinks separately before proceeding to dinner. At the table I realize my mistake and explain this to Simona, the person who was seating us. She did not want to refund me but said we could still have dinner at San Michele, and we changed tables. There Dino greeted us, and we explained the situation to him and he said it was no issue and that he would refund us whichever amount we did not spend from the deposit. Dino took care of me last time I visited as well and was a huge part of why my experience was so great the first time. Unfortunately the food from the San Michele restaurant was very disappointing. The risotto was so salty we were not able to eat it, which Dino noticed, and the ravioli was overcooked and a bit salty as well. The first time I was here, the food was perfect, so I’m not sure what happened. When it came time to pay, Simona came back as she did want to refund us but said for the €80 we were now overpaying on our bill she would give us a nice bottle of wine and a bottle of olive oil. She came back with a bag and said “here is your gift”, which since we were technically paying for it, felt a little off. There was no bottle of olive oil in the bag and when we looked up the wine bottle on Google we learned it retails for €25. Again, all of this tainted our experience, especially since half the food we had was inedible. The service we received from everyone else was top notch and obviously the premises are spectacular, but not sure I can recommend this...

Nothing to add,utterly perfect. Situated on the hillside overlooking Firenze,the property has a great view and la loggia offer balcony seats facing the scenery. This is a total different experience compared to the hectic florence.

We are lucky enough to visit before the season closing. But I advise if you plan a visit,please contact the hotel/restaurant to check if they are opening.

We have chosen the tasting menu ‘contrasti’ with a well curated seafood menu. Afterall the florentine steak and tuscany traditional meal we think this is a refreshing break. The restaurant manager simone is very nice to have offered us some champagne for my pre-birthday. We open up the apetite with a set of beautiful ‘primavera’ garden like apetitizers. Simone pretty presents the stories of each dish behind and the local ingredient to make the beautiful crafted dishes. To higlight there js one sphere shape butter which is made from the milk on back of the hill of the restaurant. It is so creamy pairing up with the perfect crusted bread. The basic ‘bread and butter ‘ can simply shows how well a restaurant is. Other than that I love the mushroom crema antipasti, perfectly decorated.

Afterall the chef alessandro cozzolino meet us,he is very friendly and also previously worked in Hong Kong from where I am originated. He told us all the beautiful ceramic plates are designed by him,such a detailed-minded display.

I would like to remark on the wine pairing,highly recommended as you will taste wine from different region,they will pair it up based on your own needs and interests. and most of all you can enjoy the dinner without any hassles.

Overall the restuarant and hotel has a great atmosphere. It is a enjoyable meal,great service from a passionate and detail-minded team. Highly...

From the moment I arrived at Villa San Michele, I was struck by its timeless elegance.What makes this villa truly unique is its blend of heritage and modern art. During my time there, the villa was hosting a collaboration with Galleria Continua, showcasing the iconic works of Beijing-based artists Sun Yuan & Peng Yu. Their exhibition, exploring the theme of “Identity In Space,” added an avant-garde touch to the villa’s historical context of the villa.

I had the immense privilege of photographing a luxury destination wedding at Villa San Michele, and as a luxury photographer who works with many exquisite venues, I can confidently say it is unlike any other. From the golden-hour glow over Florence to the villa’s historic interiors, the variety of breathtaking locations offered endless opportunities for capturing perfect moments.

I should note that the villa’s commitment to excellence is reflected not only in its stunning spaces but also in its exceptional staff, who are attentive, courteous and hospitable to one whether they are a guest or a visitor. To me, the latter is a sign of true hospitality!

I absolutely and wholeheartedly recommend villa San Michele and I plan to visit again, this time for an extended stay with my wife next time I am...