It has done so with a direct, honest approach and a quality of meat that speaks for itself. Set in the dramatic spaces of the 25hours Hotel in Piazza San Paolino, this restaurant brings the culinary vision of Dario Cecchini—the celebrated butcher from Panzano in Chianti who became an international icon—into the heart of the city.
The art of meat, the Cecchini way
Dario Cecchini isn’t just a craftsman of flavor—he’s a storyteller. In his cuts, his grilling, his cooking lives an ancient philosophy that honors the animal in its entirety and champions a food ethic that has become rare. At the 25hours, his “CECCHINI GRIGLIA” is served every day at set times, 1 pm and 8 pm, a convivial ritual that echoes the atmosphere of Panzano. The fixed menu features his signature dishes: tartare, carpaccio, and bistecca alla Panzanese, served with beans and foil-baked potatoes (al cartoccio) and a glass of Tuscan red.
Alongside the convivial format, there’s also the à la carte “CECCHINI FAMIGLIA” menu, designed for those who want to savor the flavors of Tuscan tradition at their own pace. The menu offers meat dishes but also vegetarian options, iconic starters, and fresh homemade pasta.
A place for every occasion
The beauty of Il Cecchini in città lies in its versatility, too. It’s the right spot for a casual dinner with friends, but also for a private event, a birthday, or an unconventional company dinner. The large central hearth with its open grill creates a striking, almost theatrical effect, while the staff accompanies the experience with professionalism and warmth.
Inside a hotel that is a journey
All of this unfolds inside the 25hours Hotel Piazza San Paolino, a property that has stood out for its style, vision, and hospitality since it opened. The hotel isn’t just a place to sleep—it’s a space to experience, where design and culture intertwine in every detail. And with Il Cecchini in città, the 25hours’ dining offering becomes even more solid, appealing, and authentically Tuscan.
Whether you’re a meat lover or simply curious to try something out of the ordinary, this is the place. Because here, tradition isn’t nostalgia—it’s the future. And the embers, every day, are lit to tell that story.
