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Restaurants, a hotel, a church and community groups in Florence have scheduled Thanksgiving meals and events for the week of Nov. 22, 2026. Options include sit-down dinners, takeaway, a Chianti-area meal and a charity raffle; diners should check availability and booking terms directly with organizers.
Restaurants and community organizations in Florence have announced Thanksgiving meals and events for the week of November 22–27, 2026, including dinners on the U.S. holiday, Thursday, Nov. 26. The listings give residents and visitors choices ranging from takeaway turkey meals to formal restaurant dinners, with prices starting at €28.45 among the options with a listed price, according to The Florentine’s Nov. 12 roundup.
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The Florentine’s Nov. 12 listings include events at venues across Florence and a dinner at Fattoria di Vignamaggio in Greve in Chianti. According to the roundup, several restaurants plan traditional menus featuring turkey, stuffing, gravy and pumpkin or apple desserts, while some add Tuscan ingredients and dishes. Prices, meal times and included drinks differ, so diners should confirm details with each venue before booking.
According to the listing, Melaleuca is offering a sit-down Fall Harvest dinner at piazza degli Ottaviani 1 on Nov. 26 from 5:45 p.m., priced at €50 for adults and €25 for children. Its takeaway menu costs €45 or €20 for children aged 4–12, with collection on Nov. 26 or 27. The business also lists whole pies for preorder and pie slices on Nov. 26 and 27. The roundup says Hard Rock Cafe Florence plans an all-day Nov. 26 meal for €28.45, with a children’s plate for €12.45 for diners up to age 10; a live band is scheduled from 9 p.m.
The Florentine reports that Ristorante Accademia is holding its 26th annual Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 26 and 27 for €50 per person, excluding drinks. Other listed Nov. 26 meals include Trattoria Casa Toscana at €40, Ristorante Boccadama at €40, and La Buona Novella at Grand Hotel Minerva at €60. At Vignamaggio, the dinner costs €60 per person, or €30 for children aged 6–12; the listing says the price includes a welcome drink, water, coffee and service. Villa San Michele’s dinner in Fiesole is listed at €130 per person.
Choices Across Florence and Chianti
The range of offerings gives people celebrating in Florence alternatives to preparing a meal at home, including restaurant service, takeaway and community gatherings. As reported in The Florentine’s roundup, prices and formats vary considerably, and some options are outside the city center, making location and transport part of planning. The menus also reflect a mix of American Thanksgiving staples and local Tuscan ingredients, rather than a single standardized holiday meal.
The roundup also identifies events with a community or charitable element. The American International League of Florence (AILO) plans a lunch with a fundraising raffle benefiting FAWCO’s 2026–28 Target Project, called “Power Her Path.” The source describes the project as supporting trafficking survivors and vulnerable migrants. St. James Episcopal Church is also listed as holding a lunch after its Sunday Mass, providing a gathering separate from the Thursday restaurant dinners.
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A Week of Holiday Events
Thanksgiving in the United States falls on the fourth Thursday in November; in 2026, that is Nov. 26. The Florentine’s event roundup covers dates before and after the holiday: it lists St. James Episcopal Church’s lunch following its 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Nov. 22, and VIA 925’s “Friendsgiving for Florence” main event for Nov. 25, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Melaleuca’s takeaway collection is listed through Nov. 27.
The roundup says the venues’ menus are not identical. Accademia lists pumpkin soup, turkey and a choice of apple strudel, pumpkin pie or pecan pie. Vignamaggio describes turkey stuffed with Cinta Senese sausage and chestnuts, while Villa San Michele lists turkey with chestnuts and Tuscan kale. AILO says gluten-free stuffing will be available. These details come from the event listing; guests with dietary needs should confirm ingredients and cross-contact precautions directly with the venue.
Availability and Event Details
The Florentine’s published roundup does not establish how many seats remain at any venue, and availability may change as bookings are taken. The listing advises booking Accademia early but does not provide live reservation status for the other events. Readers should confirm the date, seating time, final price, deposit or cancellation terms and any menu changes with the organizer.
Some information in the roundup is incomplete. It gives no full menu or price for the VIA 925 event, whose description ends mid-sentence, and it does not provide complete booking instructions for every venue. The listings also do not state whether all quoted prices include service or other charges; only some specify what is included. Contact details and schedules should be checked before travel.
Check Bookings Before Attending
People planning to attend can contact venues using the details in The Florentine’s original listing and ask whether reservations are still available. The roundup says Melaleuca directs reservation, takeaway and pie inquiries to WhatsApp at +39 393 338 0007; Hard Rock Cafe Florence lists +39 055 277841 and florence_social@hardrock.com. Accademia lists info@ristoranteaccademia.it and +39 055 217 343, while Casa Toscana lists +39 055 2260064.
For AILO’s lunch, the report directs readers to register through its event page; Vignamaggio lists ilristoro@vignamaggio.com and a phone number for bookings. The original article also provides contact information for other venues. As Nov. 26 approaches, organizers may update availability or event details; the supplied information does not identify a later confirmation or a single central booking page.
Key Questions
When is Thanksgiving in Florence in 2026?
The main holiday date is Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026. The Florentine’s roundup lists events beginning Nov. 22 and extending through Nov. 27.
Which listed Thanksgiving meal has the lowest stated price?
The Florentine lists Hard Rock Cafe Florence’s adult meal at €28.45 and a children’s plate at €12.45 for children up to age 10. Prices and what they include vary by venue.
Can I order Thanksgiving food to take home?
Yes. According to the roundup, Melaleuca lists a takeaway menu for collection on Nov. 26 or 27, priced at €45 or €20 for children aged 4–12. It also offers whole pies for preorder.
Are there Thanksgiving events outside Florence?
The Florentine lists a Thanksgiving dinner at Fattoria di Vignamaggio in Greve in Chianti on Nov. 26. The roundup also lists a dinner at Villa San Michele in Fiesole for that date.
How can diners confirm availability or dietary options?
Contact the venue or organizer directly before attending. The roundup mentions gluten-free stuffing at AILO, but people with allergies or other dietary needs should confirm ingredients and preparation practices with the provider.
Source: theflorentine.net
