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SE·STO on Arno
Discover The Undiscoverable
An iconic venue overlooking the city with a unique setting in the heart of Florence makes Se·sto on Arno to establish its name in town and bring a new perspective on the Florentine dining scene. Classic techniques are expertly mixed with contemporary execution, delivering elegant and essential dishes for foodies and culinary experts alike.

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Opening hours
Lunch 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Dinner 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Bar 12:00 PM - 02:00 AM
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Breath taking views
night view
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Rooftop Iconic Venue In The Heart Of Florence

The glass-plated sixth-floor SE·STO on Arno, like a trasparent jewellery box, affords breath-taking views as far as the horizon on Florence, its roofs, churches, bell towers, Ponte Vecchio and the picturesque Tuscan hills as a precious frame. The outside of the restaurant is equipped with two large terraces one dedicated to the restaurant and one to the bar.
Sesto On Arno

Our Menus

Christmas Eve & Christmas Lunch A la carte

Available for lunch on December 24th and 25th

Menu

Caprese salad: burrata mozzarella cheese and tomato textures - 25
Our selection of Italian cheeses - 27
Selection of "Cinta Senese" cold cuts from Mario Vigni with chicken liver crostini - 28
Garlic tuscan bread, sautéed spinach and octopus in cocotte - 25
Paccheri pasta from Gragnano with home-made tomato sauce - 25
Garganelli egg pasta with Bolognese ragout - 26
Carnaroli Risotto with pumpkin, Blu del Moncenisio cheese and walnuts - 26
Homemade Testaroli pasta, pesto, ricotta cheese and raw red prawns - 30
Dill crusted salmon fillet, fennel sauce and braised endive - 36
Sliced beef fillet with rosemary potatoes - 34
Fish fresh from the market with seasonal vegetables - 42
(per person, min 2 persons)

Dessert

Tiramisù - 15
Mango cheesecake and salted caramel ice cream - 15
Hazelnut and raspberry frangipane tart - 15
Ice cream and sorbets - 15
Sliced fresh fruit - 15

EAT WELL MENU

Mixed salad with raw vegetables, feta cheese, olives and avocado - 21
Rocket salad, pink grapefruit, avocado, flax seeds and shrimp - 28
Chestnut cream with rice chips scented with Porcini powder - 22

Christmas Lunch | Set Menu

Main Courses

Beef Tartare, mustard mayo, quail egg and Cantabrico anchovies -
Chianina beef Cheeseburger -
served with bacon, onion fondant and sweet paprika mayonnaise
Nizzarda style salad with fresh tuna -
Stewed veal Ossobuco, mashed olive oil potatoes and bread crumble -
Tuscan club sandwich -
Veal Milanese and green tomato carpaccio -

Desserts

Hazelnut and raspberry frangipane tart -
Ice Cream and sorbets -
Mango cheesecake and salted caramel ice cream -
Sliced fresh fruit -
Tiramisu -

Price Lunch Menu

Euro 42 per person -
One course with water, glass of wine from our cellar, choice of dessert and coffee or Jing tea

Dinner a la carte Christmas Eve & Christmas

Available for dinner on December 24th and 25th

Starters

Warm salted Porcini mushrooms cake and its cream - 38
Duck breast à l'orange and cardamom, braised endive - 38
Purple cabbage cream with raw squid tagliatelle, cabbage crudité and lemon - 36
Beef carpaccio, onion flavored with hibiscus, 36 month aged Parmesan and 18 years aged balsamic vinegar - 40
Seared scallops, chestnut cream, black chanterelle - 40

First Courses

Rabbit ragout Tagliatelle flavoured with rosemary, leek cream and black truffle - 36
Fine black truffle glazed potatoes Gnocchi, Mantuan pumpkin, Cinta Senese pork cheek Dop - 38
Cuttlefish ink fresh pasta Ravioli, cannellini beans, mussels and chive - 36
Risotto with mantis shrimps broth, razor clams and lime - 38

Meat Courses

Pigeon, Piemonte IGP hazelnut and black salsify - 50
Rack of lamb and his sauce, Belgian endive cream and seasonal vegetables - 50
Grilled beef fillet, fine black truffle and fondant potatoes terrine - 52

Seafood Courses

"Cacciucco" by the Chef - 50
Amberjack with potatoes mousse, sauteed Porcini mushrooms and meat jus - 50
Fish fresh from the market - 52
white noble fish served with seasonal vegetables (min. 2 people)

Desserts

Gran Manier tartlet, chestnut mousse and Baileys ice cream - 18
Home made ice cream and sorbets - 18
Pears, chocolate and caramel: caramel pear, Dulcey ganache and salted caramel ice cream - 18
Pistachio parfait, mandarin gelée, Matcha-flavored crumble and Timut pepper ice-cream - 18
White chocolate mousse with lime, rhubarb and raspberry sorbet - 16

Dinner Christmas Eve & Christmas| Tasting Menu

Available for dinner on December 24th and 25th

Tasting Menu

Warm salted Porcini mushrooms cake and its cream -
Rabbit ragout Tagliatelle flavoured with rosemary, leek cream and black truffle -
Amberjack with potatoes mousse, sauteed Porcini mushrooms and meat jus -
Pigeon, Piemonte IGP hazelnut and black salsify -
White chocolate mousse with lime, rhubarb and raspberry sorbet -

Price

144€ per person -
Water and coffee included. In case of variation to the tasting menu 15€ will be applied

Menu New Year's Eve Gala

Starter

Scampi carpaccio, burrata cream, seasonal mushrooms and bread croutons -
Sandwich of foie gras, brioche bread and strawberries -

First Course

Ravioli staffed with veal shank, cream of parmesan "red cows" and artichokes -

Main Course

Lobster, green apple, crunchy winter salad and Siberian caviar -
Veal, foie gras, glazed cardoons and truffle -

Dessert

Mango sorbet, caramel mousse and salted peanuts -
Nougat parfait, dark Gianduja, coffee eggnog and orange sorbet -
Coffee and friandises -

New Year's Eve Gala

310 € per person, water and coffee included, wines not included

Menu New Year's Eve Gala | Gluten Free

Starter

Scampi carpaccio, burrata cream, seasonal mushrooms and bread croutons -
Seared scallops, chestnut cream, black chanterelle -

First Course

Risotto with mantis shrimps broth, razor clams and lime -

Main Course

Lobster, green apple, crunchy winter salad and Siberian caviar -
Veal, foie gras, glazed cardoons and truffle -

Dessert

Mango sorbet, caramel mousse and salted peanuts -
Nougat parfait, dark Gianduja, coffee eggnog and orange sorbet -
Coffee and friandises -

New Year's Eve Gala | Gluten Free

310 € per person, water and coffee included, wines not included

Menu New Year's Eve Gala | Vegan Proposal

Starter

Potato terrine with extra virgin olive oil and balck truffle -
Chestnut cream with chestnut boulanger and tapioca chips -

First Course

Saffron cous cous and seasonal vegetables -

Main Course

Grilled tofu and sautèed vegetables -

Dessert

Mango sorbet and forest fruits -
Soy panna cotta, raspberry and chocolate -
Coffee and friandises -

New Year's Eve Gala | Vegan Proposal

230 € per person, water and coffee included, wines not included

Lunch Menu

SE-STO on Arno presents its lunch selection, available every day from 12.30 pm to 2.30 pm. Indulge in a lunch with a view over Florence

Starters

Caprese salad: burrata mozzarella cheese and tomato textures - 21
Our selection of Italian cheeses - 23
Selection of "Cinta Senese" Cold Cuts from Mario Vigni - 24
with chicken liver crostini
Garlic tuscan bread, sautéed spinach and octopus in cocotte - 21

First Courses

Paccheri pasta from Gragnano with home-made tomato sauce - 18
Garganelli egg pasta with Bolognese ragout - 22
Carnaroli Risotto with pumpkin, Blu del Moncenisio cheese and walnuts - 22
Homemade Testaroli pasta, pesto, ricotta cheese and raw red prawns - 25

Main Courses

Dill crusted salmon fillet, fennel sauce and braised endive - 30
Sliced beef fillet - 29
with rosemary potatoes
Fresh fish of the day - 35 P.P.
with vegetables of the day (min. 2 persons required)

Desserts

Tiramisu - 13
Mango cheesecake and salted caramel ice cream - 13
Hazelnut and raspberry frangipane tart - 13
Ice cream and sorbets - 13
Sliced fresh fruit - 13

Eat Well

Mixed salad with raw vegetables, feta cheese, olives and avocado - 21
Rocket salad, pink grapefruit, avocado, flax seeds and shrimp - 24
Chestnut cream with rice chips scented with Porcini powder - 19

Weekend Lunch Menu

SE-STO on Arno presents its lunch selection, available every day from 12.30 pm to 2.30 pm. Indulge in a lunch with a view over Florence

Starters

Caprese salad: burrata mozzarella cheese and tomato textures - 24
Our selection of Italian cheeses - 26
Selection of "Cinta Senese" cold cuts from Mario Vigni - 27
with chicken liver crostini
Garlic tuscan bread, sautéed spinach and octopus in cocotte - 24

First Courses

Garganelli egg pasta with Bolognese ragout - 25
Carnaroli Risotto with pumpkin, Blu del Moncenisio cheese and walnuts - 25
Carnaroli rice - 25
with baby octopus and roasted octopus
Homemade Testaroli Pasta - 29
with pesto, ricotta cheese and raw red prawns

Main Courses

Dill crusted salmon fillet, fennel sauce and braised endive - 30
Sliced beef fillet with rosemary potatoes - 32
Fresh Fish of the day - 35
with vegetables of the day (min. 2 persons required)

Desserts

Tiramisu - 15
Mango cheesecake and salted caramel ice cream - 15
Hazelnut and raspberry frangipane tart - 15
Ice cream and sorbets - 15
Sliced fresh fruit - 15

Eat well

Mixed salad with raw vegetables, feta cheese, olives and avocado - 24
Rocket salad, pink grapefruit, avocado, flax seeds and shrimp - 26
Chestnut cream with rice chips scented with Porcini powder - 22

Lunch | Chef's Proposal

A culinary proposal from our Executive Chef to embark on a culinary journey to discover the Florentine cuisine. The formula includes one course with water, glass of wine from our cellar, choice of dessert and coffee or Jing tea, only from 12.30 to 14.30

Main Courses

Chianina beef Cheeseburger -
served with bacon, onion fondant and sweet paprika mayonnaise
Tuscan club sandwich -
Beef Tartare, mustard mayo, quail egg and Cantabrico anchovies -
Veal Milanese and green tomato carpaccio -
Nizzarda style salad with fresh tuna -
Stewed veal Ossobuco, mashed olive oil potatoes and bread crumble -

Desserts

Tiramisu -
Mango cheesecake and salted caramel ice cream -
Hazelnut and raspberry frangipane tart -
Ice Cream and sorbets -
Sliced fresh fruit -

Price Lunch Menu

Euro 35 per person -
One course with water, glass of wine from our cellar, choice of dessert and coffee or Jing tea

Lunch Weekend| Chef's Proposal

A culinary proposal from our Executive Chef to embark on a culinary journey to discover the Florentine cuisine. The formula includes one course with water, glass of wine from our cellar, choice of dessert and coffee or Jing tea, only from 12.30 to 14.30

Main Courses

Chianina beef Cheeseburger, bacon, onion fondant and sweet paprika mayonnaise -
Tuscan Club Sandwich -
Beef Tartare, mustard mayo, quail egg and Cantabrico anchovies -
Veal Milanese and green tomato carpaccio -
Nizzarda style salad with fresh tuna -
Stewed veal Ossobuco, mashed olive oil potatoes and bread crumble -

Desserts

Tiramisu -
Mango cheesecake and salted caramel ice cream -
Hazelnut and raspberry frangipane tart -
Ice Cream and sorbets -
Sliced fresh fruit -

Price Lunch Menu

Euro 38 per person -
One course with water, glass of wine from our cellar, choice of dessert and coffee or Jing tea

Snack Menu

Every day from 2.30pm till 6.00pm.

Snack

Platter of Tuscan pecorino cheese, cold cuts, olives and tomatoes - 22
Caesar Salad with iceberg lettuce, eggs, parmesan - 22
Caesar Salad with grilled salmon - 28
Caesar Salad with chicken - 26
Grilled "Chianina" beef burger with pecorino cheese - 28
Avocado and rucola salad with olives, tomatoes and pumpkin seeds - 22
Club Sandwich with grilled chicken, bacon and French fries - 26
Ravioli filled with ricotta and spinach in sage and butter sauce - 20
Tagliolini pasta, cherry tomatoes and basil - 20
French fries with sauces - 12

Dessert

Tiramisu, mascarpone and coffee biscuit with bitter cocoa - 14
Cheese cake with wild berries - 14
Sliced seasonal fruit - 14
Strawberries with chocolate - 14

Dinner Menu

An extended menu to savour local flavours, vegetarian options and innovative Italian cuisine. Available every day, from 7.30pm to 10.30pm

Starters

Warm salted Porcini mushrooms cake and its cream - 32
Duck breast à l'orange and cardamom, braised endive - 32
Purple cabbage cream with raw squid tagliatelle, cabbage crudité and lemon - 30
Beef carpaccio, onion flavored with hibiscus, 36 month aged Parmesan and 18 years aged balsamic vinegar - 34
Seared scallops, chestnut cream, black chanterelle - 34

First Courses

Rabbit ragout Tagliatelle flavoured with rosemary, leek cream and black truffle - 30
Fine black truffle glazed potatoes Gnocchi, Mantuan pumpkin, Cinta Senese pork cheek Dop - 32
Cuttlefish ink fresh pasta Ravioli, cannellini beans, mussels and chive - 30
Risotto with mantis shrimps broth, razor clams and lime - 32

Seafood Courses

"Cacciucco" by the Chef - 42
Amberjack with potatoes mousse, sauteed Porcini mushrooms and meat jus - 42
Fish fresh from the market - 44
white noble fish served with seasonal vegetables (min. 2 people)

Meat Courses

Pigeon, Piemonte IGP hazelnut and black salsify - 42
Rack of lamb and his sauce, Belgian endive cream and seasonal vegetables - 42
Grilled beef fillet, fine black truffle and fondant potatoes terrine - 44

Desserts

Pears, chocolate and caramel: caramel pear, Dulcey ganache and salted caramel ice cream - 18
Pistachio parfait, mandarin gelée, Matcha-flavored crumble and Timut pepper ice-cream - 18
White chocolate mousse with lime, rhubarb and raspberry sorbet - 18
Gran Manier tartlet, chestnut mousse and Baileys ice cream - 18
Home made ice cream and sorbets - 16

Dinner | Tasting Menu

Besides the à la carte menu, our Executive Chef has created inspiring degustation menus to let you savour the selected specialties with all your senses and appreciate the taste of each ingredient

Tasting Menu

Warm salted Porcini mushrooms cake and its cream -
Rabbit ragout Tagliatelle flavoured with rosemary, leek cream and black truffle -
Amberjack with potatoes mousse, sauteed Porcini mushrooms and meat jus -
Pigeon, Piemonte IGP hazelnut and black salsify -
White chocolate mousse with lime, rhubarb and raspberry sorbet -

Price

120€ per person -
Water and coffee included. In case of variation to the tasting menu 15€ will be applied

Dinner Menu | Eat Well

Our chef has crafted these delicious dishes with your well-being in mind, giving you the freedom to choose when it comes to portion size, nutritional balance and quality of ingredients. Available for dinner.

Menu

Salad and raw vegetable - 24
Mixed salad with raw vegetables, feta cheese, olives and avocado
Sea bass and vegetables - 42
Fillet of sea bass, avocado cream, seasonal vegetables
Tuna Salad - 30
Mini lettuce, seared tuna, grapefruit, capers, olives, cucumber and radish
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Sesto On Arno

A Florentine aperitif over the top

A viewpoint on the 6th floor, SE·STO on Arno bar provides a unique 360-degree over Florence, embracing the whole city, a cradle of the Renaissance. The ambiance of SE·STO on Arno penetrated with natural day light during the day, welcomes the soft evening glow over the city. Sparkling and flickering lights within and outside of the venue, create an inimitable sense of being in an iconic place. Bar Sesto on Arno awaits you on its panoramic terrace with delicious cocktail creations and exclusive wines, paired to an exquisite aperitif.
Choose the aperitif formula that you prefer:
  • Aperitif Buffet: 1 drink and buffet include for 28 euro per person

  • Gourmet Aperitif: 1 drink and gourmet dishes that change every week for 32 euro per person
    • Discover our cocktails list
    SE·STO on Arno Piazza Ognissanti, 3 6th floor The Westin Excelsior, Florence, 50123
    Call to Reserve:+3905527152783
    Opening hours:
    Restaurant Lunch 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Dinner 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
    Bar Monday - Sunday 12.00 PM - 2.00 AM
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