While visiting Florence earlier this year, we stopped at Caffe Rivoire. Wonderful food, and great views. We had such a wonderful time, we had to come back a second time!
Caffè Rivoire is on the corner of the Palazzo delle Assicurazioni Generali, the last building erected in Piazza della Signoria in 1871.
The Caffè Rivoire is located in Piazza della Signoria in Florence.
Enrico Rivoire, Savoia royal family chocolatier, was from Turin and brought to Florence the tradition of the typical hot chocolate from his hometown.
Florence was the capital of Italy between 1865 and 1871, so Enrico probably came here following the royal family and then founded his café in 1872.
Hot chocolate in Florence simply means Rivoire!
Today, this beautiful historical place is a must for Florentines and tourists who want to enjoy a pleasant stop in one of the most beautiful squares in the world.