Caffè Gilli

Caffè Gilli stands as Florence's oldest bar, founded in 1733 in Piazza della Repubblica and now recognized among the world's top 50 and 500 bars. The historic establishment features a distinctive Swiss clock above its entrance and elegant chandeliers illuminating polished wooden tables. Gilli encompasses a patisserie with refined pastries, a dedicated chocolatier preserving Tuscan chocolate artistry, a bistrot serving contemporary Italian cuisine, and a sophisticated cocktail bar. The iconic Negroni cocktail, with deep roots in Florentine tradition, features prominently on the menu through multiple creative interpretations, while the venue embodies timeless elegance and centuries of refined tradition.