As the festive season nears, Florence takes on a special charm. The historic streets and elegant palazzi provide a beautiful backdrop for the season, while the festive spirit brings family and friends together around the table.
At Hotel Bernini Palace, the celebrations continue at La Chiostrina, where a seasonal menu offers an inviting setting for a Christmas gathering, as well as New Years Eve, accompanied by warm hospitality and the pleasure of sharing a meal together.
Christmas Menu
On Christmas Day, enjoy a special lunch bringing together traditional Ligurian flavours and contemporary culinary touches.
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Delicately sliced slow-cooked duck breast with porcini mushrooms and crispy polenta.
€ 22,00 -
Handmade tortellini in capon broth.
€ 20,00 -
Beef short ribs with braised artichokes and new-season extra virgin olive oil.
€ 28,00 -
Soft rice cake with zabaglione ice cream and panettone crumble.
€ 12,00 -
Dishes may be ordered individually at the prices shown or enjoyed as a complete four-course menu (starter, first course, main course and dessert) for € 75,00.
New Year’s Eve Menu
New Year’s Eve begins with an elegant dinner at 8pm, where a special menu sets the scene for an evening of fine dining and celebration. Gather with family and friends, raise a glass and welcome the year ahead in the historic surroundings of the hotel.
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A glass of Franciacorta Rosé Extra Brut.
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Trilogy of starters
Grouper flan with citrus fruits, accompanied by Maltaise sauce and chives.
Warm cannolo filled with potatoes and Parmigiano, creamy egg yolk and truffle shavings
Thin slices of slow-cooked duck breast, accompanied by warm artichokes and mushrooms. -
Risotto made with San Massimo Selection rice, pink prawn carpaccio and lemon emulsion (recognised by Gambero Rosso magazine as Italy’s best Carnaroli rice).
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Fresh pasta pyramids filled with shepherd’s ricotta and nettles, with Parmigiano fondue and traditional balsamic vinegar.
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Millefeuille of Mediterranean sea bass with pea purée and truffle.
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Mandarin and pomegranate sorbet.
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Beef fillet in a buckwheat and maize crust, flavoured with rosemary and accompanied by porcini mushrooms on a cream of roasted potatoes.
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Duo of desserts
Vanilla bavarois with dark chocolate from Madagascar and raspberries
Éclair filled with delicate crème diplomate and hazelnut ganache. -
Chardonnay St. Michael Eppan, with a floral bouquet or Vernaccia di San Gimignano Terruzzi, fresh and mineral.
To celebrate the arrival of the New Year, the Management of Hotel Bernini Palace is delighted to offer each table a bottle of Alma Assemblage Bellavista Franciacorta DOCG Extra Brut.