Rivoire in Florence, Italy
As the weather in Florence during our trip turned a bit cold and rainy, we decided to find a place for hot cocoa and ended up at Rivoire, a popular and fancy cafe located on the side of Piazza della Signoria. This place is an institution: opened in 1872 by Enrico Rivoire, a chocolatier of the Savoy royal family, this place, run by the Bardelli brothers, has a fantastic view on the Piazza that is perfect for people watching, in an elegant setting.
Piazza della Signora at Rivoire in Florence, Italy
Counter at Rivoire in Florence, Italy
Menu at Rivoire in Florence, Italy
Piazza della Signoria at Rivoire in Florence, Italy
Outdoor patio at Rivoire in Florence, Italy
Manu at Rivoire in Florence, Italy
The fact that the founder was a master chocolatier and that they continue producing chocolate shows with their hot cocoa that is like melted chocolate: thick and rich, the whipped cream taming down the sweetness of it.
Hot chocolate at Rivoire in Florence, Italy
Hot chocolate at Rivoire in Florence, Italy
Of course, we had to try some of their pastries and went for the assortment where they bring you four random pastries. There were: baba, a tart, a chocolate and vanilla chou. Made daily, they were all delicious with the baba being my favorite.
Rivoire is a good place to know in Florence; great pastries and awesome hot chocolate with people watching: what a great combination!
Enjoy (I did)!
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Rivoire - Piazza della Signoria, 5/R, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy