HOTEL CALIMALA FLORENCE REVEALS NEW MENU CONCEPT AT ANGEL ROOFBAR & DINING | News
Hotel Calimala Florence announces the opening of The Lobby, a new ground-floor aperitivo bar, complemented by a refreshed culinary direction at Angel Roofbar & Dining. Together, the two concepts reflect the hotel’s continued evolution of its food and beverage offerings, creating a cohesive journey starting with pre-dinner Italian aperitivo culture to an elevated rooftop dining experience overlooking Florence.
Evolving from Meze, The Lobby offers guests an elegant bar and lounge experience dedicated to modern Italian aperitivo cuisine. A vibrant space sets the tone for the evening, with an extensive selection of Italian fine wines and refined signature cocktails, including the Angel Mule, Parthenope and Mexico Italia. Chef Hilla Attar has designed a menu of elevated sharing bites to complement the drinks program, from the prosciutto and melon to fried polenta and chicken liver paté.
The Lobby is located on the ground floor of Calimala The West, with direct access to the bustling streets of Florence. Housed in a 19th-century Gothic-style building, reimagined by acclaimed architect Alex Meitlis, The Lobby features black-and-white pattern tiled flooring, contemporary lighting fixtures, and colourful artworks. A semi-circular marble bar sits at one end of the space, and in spring and summer, aperitivo will be available to enjoy al-fresco.
Reopening for the season is Angel Roofbar & Dining, the three-storey open-air oasis offering captivating views of the picturesque city skyline. Unveiling a new gastronomic experience, Angel will offer guests modern Italian cuisine, with signature dishes including the trofie with pesto, grilled fish skewers with grilled leeks, spinach, confit garlic and calabrian chili and the Angel Burger. With two indoor and outdoor bars, guests can sip on new signature cocktails from the Angel Mule to the Figs and Pepper and the non-alcoholic Journey to the Aegean.
At Angel Roofbar, guests are surrounded by the best of Florence’s Renaissance past, with sights stretching from the Duomo to the rolling Tuscan hills beyond. The best time to visit is golden hour, when the city is bathed in warm hues, making it an unmissable spot for sunset lovers and photographers alike. As the sun sets, the floral patio comes to life with an effortlessly stylish yet intimate atmosphere, making it a perfect destination for both travellers and locals looking to escape the crowds below.
Hotel Calimala Florence is a unique luxury art hotel in the heart of Florence and the second Italian property of Milu Holding, occupying two adjacent historic buildings, the East and the West. Designed by acclaimed architect Alex Meitlis and inspired by the rich cultural traditions of the city, the hotel features 103 eclectic designer rooms and suites, equipped with the most exclusive comforts and wellness amenities.
For more information about Hotel Calimala Florence, please visit: hotelcalimala.com
