ENTERTAINMENT

Cheers to the new Paszkowski

Since 1846, quality and tradition have been combined at the Caffè Concerto Paszkovski, an unmissable destination for breakfast, a snack or an aperitif with an authentically Florentine spirit. By Giulia Minero

First inaugurated with the name Caffè Centrale, given its position in the heart of Piazza della Repubblica, the Caffè Concerto Paszkovski took on its current identity in 1903, when the Società Toscana C. Paszkowski per la Fabbricazione e la Vendita di Birra purchased it, to transform it into a café concerto and then a literary café. From that moment on, the venue welcomed high-profile figures of the calibre of D’Annunzio, Montale, Saba and Pratolini. A further demonstration of its historical value arrived in 1991, when it became one of the Locali Storici d’Italia. Today, in its sophisticated rooms, which have recently undergone a conservative restoration, it hosts a Café with an attached tea room, a cocktail bar and a restaurant. The first, today, as yesterday, is the ideal place to treat yourself to a coffee prepared respecting the best Italian tradition, accompanied by a selection of home-made sweet and savoury pastry delights. The ritual of the aperitif takes place every day in the cocktail bar, with drinks ranging from the great classics to signature cocktails, together with a selection of beers. The classic dishes of the tradition and the proposals that have contributed to the history of the café, with the addition of contemporary offerings, become the protagonists of the Restaurant under the skilful guidance of chef Fabio Barbaglini. Here particular attention is reserved for the selecting of high-quality raw materials, prepared with cooking processes and methods that bring out their flavour without altering their properties.

>> Piazza della Repubblica, 35/R T: 055 210236. Map F3. caffepaszkowski.it