Where Florence Meets the Sea: Step Inside Onde - Four Seasons
A contemporary seafood osteria bringing coastal ease
to the heart of Florence
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Within Four Seasons Hotel Firenze, Onde has quietly established itself as a contemporary reference for seafood dining in Florence. Set inside the restored Palazzo Del Nero, the restaurant brings a lighter, sea-driven sensibility to a city long associated with land-based, traditional cuisine.
A Contemporary Osteria, Shaped by the Coast
Inspired by the Versilia coastline and the Tyrrhenian Sea, Onde reflects Executive Chef Paolo Lavezzini’s personal connection to coastal Tuscany.
The menu follows the rhythm of a modern osteria, built around sharing and simplicity: raw fish, oysters, fried paranza, and familiar seafood classics such as spaghetto con le arselle, approached with restraint rather than reinvention.
Wine pairings lean toward Champagne and crisp whites, while a nightly DJ subtly shapes an atmosphere that feels relaxed and social, never formal.
Palazzo Del Nero: A Setting with Depth
Onde sits within Palazzo Del Nero, a 16th-century residence that has evolved over centuries — from noble country house to convent — before becoming part of the Four Seasons Hotel Firenze.
The interiors, redesigned by Pierre-Yves Rochon, strike a careful balance between preservation and contemporary comfort. Deep reds, greens, and golds reference Florence’s Renaissance heritage, while modern detailing and discreet technology are introduced with restraint. Historic elements — from frescoes to coffered ceilings — remain central, allowing the building’s past to coexist naturally with its present.
Together, Onde and its setting within Palazzo Del Nero offer a more measured way to experience Florence — one that values rhythm over spectacle and continuity over contrast. Rooted in coastal inspiration yet grounded in historic surroundings, Onde feels less like a destination restaurant and more like a natural extension of the city itself: understated, layered, and quietly confident.
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