Hotel Savoy marks its 25th anniversary with the launch of two sophisticated new spaces on Piazza della Repubblica, where design, art and hospitality come together to capture the spirit of Florence
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Hotel Savoy proudly unveils two beautifully reimagined spaces that celebrate the essence of Italian conviviality and refined hospitality. The much-loved Irene Restaurant reopens for the season with a fresh new design following extensive renovations of the interior and its outdoor veranda overlooking the iconic Piazza della Repubblica, while Bar Artemisia unveils a new space that blends mixology with art.
Irene Restaurant’s new design pays homage to Lady Forte, Sir Rocco Forte’s mother. Known for her gracious spirit and impeccable taste, Lady Forte’s simple yet flavourful Italian dishes – rooted in authenticity and hospitality – serve as the inspiration for the restaurant’s renewed identity. Irene is a heartfelt ode to Tuscany, where guests are invited to come together over a welcoming meal in a refined and elegant setting.
Guests are welcomed into an intimate and sophisticated dining area, where rich walnut panelling and black-and-white marble floors, accented with red details create a warm and refined ambience. Fabrics by renowned Italian house Loro Piana, bespoke seating by Cinelli, and classic Venetian chandeliers evoke the inviting atmosphere of a Florentine home. Soft, ambient lighting enhances the intimate mood, while the outdoor veranda offers charming views of Piazza della Repubblica, creating the perfect setting to enjoy an al fresco dining experience.
Chef Fulvio Pierangelini, Chef Giovanni Cosmai
Chef Fulvio Pierangelini is behind the restaurant’s culinary offering, with a menu that reinterprets traditional Tuscan cuisine with refined simplicity. Each dish is a tribute to Tuscan heritage, crafted with a few carefully chosen ingredients that highlight seasonality and flavour.
Located by Irene Restaurant, Bar Artemisia, pays homage to artist Artemisia Gentileschi, whose creative spirit inspired the space’s design.
Drawing on the aesthetic of Caravaggio, the interiors feature decorative elements that echo his iconic style, with wallpaper that seamlessly transforms into fresco-like scenes, brought to life by the dramatic lighting conceived by design studio C14. Furniture and materials are carefully chosen by Olga Polizzi, Head of Design at Rocco Forte Hotels.
The bar counter, meticulously crafted from the same rich wood as the entrance doorway, sets a refined theatrical tone for the space.
Created by Salvatore Calabrese and Federico Pavan, Head of Mixology at Rocco Forte Hotels, the drinks menu offers a reinterpretation of the traditional Florentine aperitivo, showcasing inventive flair, through leather-aged and wine-infused cocktails complimented by unexpected ingredients such as truffles.
Accompanying the cocktail selection is a curated range of local wines complimented by Tuscan-inspired small plates crafted by celebrated chef Fulvio Pierangelini.
