Caffè Florian
Historic Café in Piazza San Marco
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we ordered one tea and one coffee which came to 12 euros in price. we knew and accepted that as we had seen the cost on the caffe price list. what we did not know was that an added price for the music at a further cost of 16 euros was put on the final bill.we complained to the direttore of the caffe florian franco ottaviani,who refused to reduce the bill.we would recommend tourists to st marks square to drink or eat on the opposite side of the square at the caffe quadri who also have the same style music which we did not have to pay for when we had tea and coffee on the previous day.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Sep 26 2008
Since it was the drawing room of Europe, my son and I decided enjoy the cafe. We ordered expresso and gelato - rather overpriced.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jan 08 2007
Cafe Florian was an amazing experience...too bad the waiter acted like he owned the place. Maybe it was because we were younger and only having espresso, but he sure did have an attitute. However, I must say that the other waiter who actually brought us our order was very nice.
Reviewed by: Enrico from on Jul 13 2006
My girlfriend and I had a great time at the Florian. We went late at night for coffee and dessert. The service was excellent and the music was great. It was a bit pricey and the orchestra charge was a surprise, but we had a very romantic night.
Reviewed by: Swez1 from on May 30 2006
We loved the this historic tea room. We stayed 3 nights in Venice in December 2005, and went to the Florian every day. After sightseeing, vaporettos, walking in this wonderful city, we'd seek the warmth of a pot of hot tea and some pastries at the Florian. The "barman", Danielle, was professional and attentive. By the second day he knew what we liked and did little things before we had to ask. The clientelle alone is an attraction. Venetian aristocracy still stop in this very touristed spot on Piazza San Marco for their martinis or espresso. The "te alla lavanda", their own house blend, is superb. My regret was that we never went back in the evenings; I really wanted to try the "Tintoretto" - the Florian's version of a Bellini, made with prosecco and pomegranate juice. A beautiful spot on one of the most stunning squares in Europe.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Apr 29 2006
Caffe Florian is full of rude and nasty waiters who cannot take a simple order, or just resent taking a food order from women. Go to McDs across San Marco Square instead. At least the food and service will be good, the food reasonable prices, and you won't have to sit on worn out chairs and benches beside peeling paint on the walls. It is funny that the negitive reviews - mine and others have been deleted by the powers that be.
Reviewed by: Hhhhhoooowwwww from on Mar 10 2006
cafe florian has the good fortune of being situated in the prime spot of the most beautiful drawing rooms of the most romantic city in the world.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Dec 27 2004
We loved the Caffe Florian. We had researched it for our trip to Venice in late April 2004, and it was one of the highlights of our trip. We had rented an apartment in Venice for a couple of weeks and walked to the Piazza San Marco every evening to listen to the wonderfully diverse music played by the Caffe Florian musicians. One afternoon our son treated us to "high tea". The food, service, atmosphere and music were delightful...a scrumptious experience!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Nov 27 2004
it was good. it was fun to see the entertainment and there was good food. it is open almost all day so you can go whenever you feel. i went around 4:00 pm. it wasnt too crowded, good time to go.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Oct 13 2004
Historic Café in Piazza San Marco
Back to Caffè Florian
we ordered one tea and one coffee which came to 12 euros in price. we knew and accepted that as we had seen the cost on the caffe price list. what we did not know was that an added price for the music at a further cost of 16 euros was put on the final bill.we complained to the direttore of the caffe florian franco ottaviani,who refused to reduce the bill.we would recommend tourists to st marks square to drink or eat on the opposite side of the square at the caffe quadri who also have the same style music which we did not have to pay for when we had tea and coffee on the previous day.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Sep 26 2008
Since it was the drawing room of Europe, my son and I decided enjoy the cafe. We ordered expresso and gelato - rather overpriced.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jan 08 2007
Cafe Florian was an amazing experience...too bad the waiter acted like he owned the place. Maybe it was because we were younger and only having espresso, but he sure did have an attitute. However, I must say that the other waiter who actually brought us our order was very nice.
Reviewed by: Enrico from on Jul 13 2006
My girlfriend and I had a great time at the Florian. We went late at night for coffee and dessert. The service was excellent and the music was great. It was a bit pricey and the orchestra charge was a surprise, but we had a very romantic night.
Reviewed by: Swez1 from on May 30 2006
We loved the this historic tea room. We stayed 3 nights in Venice in December 2005, and went to the Florian every day. After sightseeing, vaporettos, walking in this wonderful city, we'd seek the warmth of a pot of hot tea and some pastries at the Florian. The "barman", Danielle, was professional and attentive. By the second day he knew what we liked and did little things before we had to ask. The clientelle alone is an attraction. Venetian aristocracy still stop in this very touristed spot on Piazza San Marco for their martinis or espresso. The "te alla lavanda", their own house blend, is superb. My regret was that we never went back in the evenings; I really wanted to try the "Tintoretto" - the Florian's version of a Bellini, made with prosecco and pomegranate juice. A beautiful spot on one of the most stunning squares in Europe.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Apr 29 2006
Caffe Florian is full of rude and nasty waiters who cannot take a simple order, or just resent taking a food order from women. Go to McDs across San Marco Square instead. At least the food and service will be good, the food reasonable prices, and you won't have to sit on worn out chairs and benches beside peeling paint on the walls. It is funny that the negitive reviews - mine and others have been deleted by the powers that be.
Reviewed by: Hhhhhoooowwwww from on Mar 10 2006
cafe florian has the good fortune of being situated in the prime spot of the most beautiful drawing rooms of the most romantic city in the world.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Dec 27 2004
We loved the Caffe Florian. We had researched it for our trip to Venice in late April 2004, and it was one of the highlights of our trip. We had rented an apartment in Venice for a couple of weeks and walked to the Piazza San Marco every evening to listen to the wonderfully diverse music played by the Caffe Florian musicians. One afternoon our son treated us to "high tea". The food, service, atmosphere and music were delightful...a scrumptious experience!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Nov 27 2004
it was good. it was fun to see the entertainment and there was good food. it is open almost all day so you can go whenever you feel. i went around 4:00 pm. it wasnt too crowded, good time to go.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Oct 13 2004
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