We saw many walking around with these huge sandwiches close to the Piazza Signoria and were thinking how and where do we get one of these?! We followed the breadcrumbs and found this spot that focuses on a short list of hand crafted sandwiches with bread that is baked onsite. Lines can be long but on a Wednesday around 5 it was fast. Ordered the La Paradiso. Mortadella, Stracciatella on their Tuscan Flat bread (Schiacciatta.) Simple, tasty and massive creation! We loved it! Had to take a bite while walking the streets of Firenze! Staff was friendly and great to see them compiling the sandwiches as you are waiting for your order. Don't miss this Florence gem! read more

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Popularized through social media and grew too fast to keep up. The line was insane but they had four different storefronts to help things moving. Unfortunately that meant we got directed to the kiosk instead of getting the full experience. The bread didn't taste very fresh but the meat was delicious and truffle was very flavorful. The sandwich itself is pretty good but I'm 100% sure you can find something similar or better somewhere else and skip the line. Good but over hyped. read more

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This panino shop is so popular..maybe overhyped for me. I was here at 10 AM, and there was already a line outside one of four windows. There must have been 5-6 groups ahead of me. The Italian man in line in front of me was with his toddler son. I asked him what he liked to order here, and he replied "everything". That sure didn't help me decide what to order! I got three sandwiches, which came out to 22 euros (just under $25). They make everything fresh, which is why it can take a while. You can check out their menu by scanning the QR code. They also have a smaller menu inside on the wall. La schiacciata del boss- best of the three I tried. I enjoyed the prosciutto and the truffle. Inferno- I had a porchetta sandwich in Rome, and this just tasted so bad compared to it. Ruculoa is rocket, which is arugula. Worst of the three that I tried. La favolosa- meh. Neither delicious nor horrible. I wanted to enjoy the sandwiches more... I couldn't. I wish I went somewhere else for lunch. The only good thing that came out of this visit was that there was a farmacia next door where I could get a rapid COVID test for 22 euros. read more

All'Antico Vinaio - There's 3-4 entrances where you can get sandwiches - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

What more really needs to be said about this place, it's famous and always busy for a reason! Went during lunch time during my one day in Florence (first time back since 2019 and back at the same place). Lineup moved fairly quickly (tip: they have multiple shops serving the same thing, find the shortest line and save yourself some time). Everything is fast moving and sandwiches are made on the spot, similar to any deli/sandwich takeout spot so you should know what to expect. I ended up getting the La Quarantena with Porchetta, gorgonzola, and pistachio cream. The sandwiches and bread was still just as good as I remembered it being. Definitely worth the line and the hype and quite affordable prices too! read more

All'Antico Vinaio - La Quarantena - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

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Sometimes when you see a looooong line at a restaurant in Florence you question if it's worth it when there is so much good food all around you. Well, let me tell you that this sandwich shop was worth every second. All'Antico Vinaio opened by the Mazzanti family in the city center of Florence, Italy, in 1989. Now, there are locations across Italy and even worldwide. In Florence alone, they have three locations on a single street with folks expertly crafting sandwiches on focaccia bread that is freshly baked - I watched them being delivered from the 'master' location and started drooling when I spelled the savory spices and baked dough. The meats are cut on the spot and plopped on with other delicious toppings. We each got our own sandwiches, which I will never regret even with their giant size. The Truffle - A September limited edition packed with different types of cheeses infused with truffles, truffles, and packed high with meat. The Tricolore - My choice of sandwich was a spur of the moment. While at the counter it was calling my name on the small wooden board. Made with beef carpaccio, cream of pistachio, stracciatella cheese, chopped hazelnuts it was everything I could have hoped for. If in any of the cities where there is a location then get in line, smell the magnificent aromas, and have a true masterpiece of a sandwich. ___________________ read more

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After seeing this place so hyped up on social media and word of mouth, we were so excited to try this sandwich spot in Florence. I'm not sure if we ordered wrong, but me and my 2 friends did not like our sandwiches at all. The paradiso was incredibly rich and unbalanced - the pistachio spread was way too much, and it desperately needed something fresh. The bread was too crunchy and didn't have a soft interior as I'd expect. At least you get a huge portion for about €8. I would recommend ordering something without the pistachio spread. read more

All'Antico Vinaio - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

Kinda over roasted the bread, but great fresh sliced meats. Friendly staff that could help English speakers. Some tables to sit and eat but really just another grab and go sandwich shop. Chain restaurant, but still a good food option. read more

I did not think I'd be leaving less than five stars for this place after all the hype and anticipation of finally getting here, but alas, it was simply a good sandwich and not meeting god. In June, this place was heaving with tourists and this is in a still-uncertain-sortof-post-covid world, I think there's be even more tourists normally! I came here towards the end of the night and the queues were massive. I weaseled my way to the front because of my bum leg and cane, sat in the tattoria side where there's actual seating. But I can't imagine how long it would take otherwise. It was sweltering hot and uncomfortable and maybe that destroyed the mood. Actually, I ate half of the sandwich and the other half seemed better the next day! Still, it's a pilgrimage worth taking. Prepare for the queues though. read more

All'Antico Vinaio - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

Great Sandwiches! Sandwich is all about the bread and the Focaccia bread at this place is crunchy, fresh and yummy!

This place lives up to the hype. I asked the guy behind the counter if I could have mortadella, mozzarella and pecorino cream. It was very good. They're huge sandwiches, so share one, and save room for another treat in Florence. read more

All'Antico Vinaio - My custom sandwich. Mortadella, mozzarella and pecorino cream. - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

This place is the Best panini ever. Love the options. Everything is prepared fresh. They are huge so make sure you have them cut it in half. Worth long line; won't disappoint. The lines are super long at peak times so avoid those times. They now have 4 stores on the same street so just pick the one with the least amount of people. You eat outside on the street. Buon appetito! read more

All'Antico Vinaio - Preparing the panini. - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

OK so I almost forgot to try this place.. Considering how much I hear about this place and how good it suppose to be. Well.. All I can say is I was purely disappointed. Line wasn't too long.. But not having English menu did not help me choose what kind of sandwich to order. I heard you have to know your order before you go into order but you can't really see the menu until you go inside. Once inside I really did not get the help from staff far as what kind of sandwich I should order. I picked random toppings and soppressata meat for my picking.. Also ordered one with pastachio spread, some cream looking sauce, with large salame. Size was pretty big for 7 euro but once I bit into my sandwich I was let down with disappointment. I don't know if i got a bad batch of bread but it was very hard, crunchy, and lacked in flavor. Bread is very important to me so it was a huge let down from my first bite. I think the pigeons that were in front of me enjoyed the bread as I shared it with them . Salame with pistachio spread wasn't bad but also bread was dry and too hard. I guess I had too high of expectations from this place so maybe i disliked it more than I should. But needless to say I did not finish the sandwich and I would not try this place again. All I could think about was how much better the Pannini Toscany place I had other day.. read more

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Holy cow. We had seen this place on multiple YouTube videos when we were preparing for our trip to Italy. We missed them in Milan so we made it a point to go as soon as we got to Florence. Yes, the lines are long. Yes, it's total craziness in each of the FOUR storefronts on this street. Yes, it's true that you will get your sandwich and slink away to find a quiet, shaded side street in which to experience sandwich nirvana. Yes, it's totally WORTH IT. Honestly, I just emailed them asking for one in Fort Worth. I NEED THIS. read more

All'Antico Vinaio - We got the short line. Lmao - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

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GREAT sandwich! One of the best I've ever had. If you do not speak Italian def look up the English version on their website. read more

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Everyone reviews how good the sandwiches are. They all say how tasty the fillings are, how light and crunchy the bread is, how they all want to come back. Come on people. You would never experience this if it wasn't the team of homeboys directing traffic, holding up menus for you to scan, and getting you into the closest line. Hats off to the boys. And to the sandwiches. read more

Best sandwich I have ever ever eaten and I don't even really like sandwiches. Went here twice. Only place in two weeks we went back to. I got the Paradisio but they all looked amazing. Went at 4:30 pm and no line. Other days and times count on waiting 20 minutes or so. Three stores all right across from one another. Go there! read more

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I wish I would have looked on yelp along with YouTube. The YouTube couple that loved this place. I don't know how. The sandwich was terrible. The meat was fatty and had no taste. Not even sure what I got on it. The workers made you feel like you were rushed to pick something. I don't even know what I picked. But I will say the bread was hot and the only thing that was edible. But once it had all the stuff on it. I even throw that away. Thank goodness my husband and I split one. Waste of money. The people on yelp that are saying that the employees are rude. So true! It's all hype. I was told they are opening one in Vegas Good luck. And if you bring your rude employees with? Good luck to them. read more

All'Antico Vinaio - Like I said the bread was the best thing. Don't believe the hype. - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

Do not come here at noon, as there were lots of customers waiting to order and the line went all the way down the street! Having said that, this place rocks as the deli style sandwich selections (between €5-10) are worth the wait. Two people can easily share 1 sandwich. Make sure to come by, support the business, and have a great taste of Florence! read more

All'Antico Vinaio - The Favorite, and the Inferno sandwich. - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

We saw Giada had recommended this place and we had it on our list for Florence. Well apparently everyone else did too! There's a few stores all across the street from one other and each one had long lines. Our tour guide told us the lines can take 40 minutes to an hour to wait. For some reason we waited 10 minutes! We felt so lucky. There's a reason why every single person walking the streets of Florence has one of these sandwiches. So fresh, so simple, and so perfect. Was the best sandwich I've ever had in my life. Wish I could have more. I will always dream of it. read more

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Best sandwhich I've ever had hands down. I got the italiana but got it with roast beef instead of prosciutto and it was amazing. High quality ingredients. Service was a little slow and quite small place but that's because they do everything fresh so it's worth it. read more

All'Antico Vinaio - italiana - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

This place is worth 5 stars - it's delicious! But I do think it is overhyped. There are other paninos in town that match the taste and quality of All'Antico. That being said, if you're willing to brave the line - you're in for a treat! I tried la Paradiso and Tartufo 2 - both were amazing. What sets this place apart is the bread - freshly baked and still steaming when you get your panino. They use very high quality and fresh ingredients too. I do appreciate that they have staff outside managing the lines and QR code menus available so the experience is less stressful. Absolutely delicious but don't need to wait in line with so many other delicious options in Firenze. read more

Lived up to the hype! Line was long for 3:30PM on a Friday but overall was worth it. We shared the Tartufo 4 which was ham cheese and a truffle artichoke spread. Excited to try more! read more

All'Antico Vinaio - Tartufo 4 - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

Despite being rated such highly, the sandwiches here did not live up to my expectations. I ordered the No. 5 on the menu and my companion ordered the caprese sandwich. The caprese sandwich was severely lacking in ingredients, while the cream of potatoes in my No. 5 sandwich was also not enjoyable. I'm not saying they did a bad job with the sandwich, I'm just stating my personal opinion that I don't like that kind of sandwich (but the porcetta...). Anyway, the cream of parmesan did really deliver. The service was really quick, with our sandwiches being assembled in a matter of seconds, and the ambience was indescribable, not amazing, not terrible, just cozy, almost. However, there is terrible internet and reception in there so make communications before you sit down to eat. read more

All'Antico Vinaio - The sign - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

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Good sandwich and huge portion. I think it's a little overhyped on social media but still a delicious spot. We order the Venice Beach special and it was loaded with avocado and fresh mozzarella. read more

All'Antico Vinaio - Venice beach sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

Still dreaming.... I am STILL dreaming of these sandwiches!!! That is how good they were. Good does not even cover it.... SCRUMPTIOUS! The lines look long, but I promise you they go very fast. We were in the line for about 20/30 minutes - which is not bad at all considering how amazing the sandwiches are! We got the Favolosa and the Tartufo 1. I cannot explain how absolutely fantastic these sandwiches both were. The bread was not dense but light and fluffy. The sandwiches were PACKED with meal and the flavors went together so well. I am not a huge artichoke fan but the cream of artichokes and spicy eggplants on the Favolosa was perfection. The Truffle mortadella on the Tartufo 1 was heavenly. I am honestly so so sad that there is nothing like that where I live but will for sure be visiting the one in New York next time I make my way there. Again - YOU HAVE TO TRY THIS PLACE!!!!!! If we would have been leaving straight from Florence - I would have brought some sandwiches home with me on the plane so our friends could taste how amazing these sandwiches are. read more

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I do not get the hype. Stood in line for an hour and the sandwhich was just okay. Super salty and the bread was slightly stale. I would recommend other places much more. read more

NYC recently opened a location because of how popular this spot is! I had it on my list of places to try if I happened to be nearby, and I'm so glad I did. There is always a line outside the door, but it goes by quickly. They also provide a list of customer favorites to choose from if you're new (like me) and are inundated by all the delicious options! The sandwiches are massive and lasted me two meals. So delicious, crispy, and savory. If you are nervous about the massive sandwich getting messy, you can also eat it at their sit-down (self-serve) area next door. Great spot for a grab-and-go lunch in Florence that is centrally located to a lot of shops, museums, and the leather market! read more

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A must have when you come visit Florence. A cute little place on the street corner. Super crispy focaccia sandwich! Freshly made in person. Always got a line but it's worth it! Number 1 roasted pork is my go to. Personally I don't like the sauce, a bit too sweet for me. No American Express card allowed. Very busy place. Staff are as fast as they can. read more

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There's always a long line for this famous sandwich shop, but it's worth the wait! The line goes fast, the sandwiches are very reasonable! My husband & I split the "L'Italiano" - prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil. I asked for arugula (rocket) to be added to the sandwich. Half a sandwich was more than enough for both of us! Our sandwich was 11 Euros. read more

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So fun and delicious! A must visit in Florence. The ambience while you are eating your sandwich outside the restaurant is iconic. It is worth the wait! read more

Food is great as other reviews. Must try when you are in Florence.line is long but manageable to get the food quickly. read more

All'Antico Vinaio - Line but moving fast. I like that they have security guards to make sure no one cut line. - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

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Great bread and fillings to match. Large portion that two people can eat. Our purchase was made at the Santa Maria Novella station in Florence. The servers are quick and our cashier was awesome. Well run even with the chaos of people that are passing through. Number one all the way. read more

The world famous All'Antico Vinaio. When you arrive in Florence, this is the first place you need to go to. The lines are H.U.G.E. so try to come off peak hours. It opens at 1030AM I think, so if you wanna snag a sandwich, a good time to go is early! Otherwise, you will have to wait in line, but the line moves relatively fast. The area is historic, you're right next to the Uffizi Gallery, surrounded by renaissance architecture. Crazy to think the most famous artists, sculptors, and painters walked these streets! All the sandwiches are good! Super fresh ingredients! The bread is baked daily, so come early if you want to get to get some fresh crispy wheat. The sandwiches are quite big too! Very generous portions Fun fact: did you know All'Antico Vinaio has the most ratings out of any other restaurant GLOBALLY on Google reviews? Crazy. 5/5 - you can't leave Florence without trying it read more

All'Antico Vinaio - Prosciutto, mozzarella, arugula sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

The sandwich shop was excellent. There were three shops next to each other so that even though there were lines it was not too bad as it was disbursed among 3 shops. We ate the sandwiches so fast that we didn't have time to take a photo. I would definitely recommend this place when in Florence. read more

My wife and I recently visited All'Antico Vinaio for lunch after a trip to the Uffizi Gallery (which is essentially located next door). This sandwich shop is massively popular, so much so that there were three stores on the same street next to each other and all of which had long lines. We chose one and waited about half an hour to order. I ordered the Favolosa. This massive sandwich had fresh bread with a crisp crust filled with spiced flavorful salami, creamy pecorino cheese spread, and juicy artichoke and eggplant. The sandwich was an addictive flavorful explosion and a must eat in Florence. read more

All'Antico Vinaio - Favolosa Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

One of the must try place to eat when in Florence. We came back twice in our two days of Florence. It was that good. We got lucky with the lines and everything about this place was so good. Looking forward to my trip next month to be back for more of this delicious sandwich. read more

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Ahh so good! Line moves extremely quickly so don't let that deter you! Amazing HUGE sandwiches so delicious! I got the April special with ricotta and arugula and my husband the La Paridiso! Both delicious and a must stop when in Florence! read more

All'Antico Vinaio - Best sandwich during our while Italy trip!! - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

Yes. Yes. Yes. The lines are long but they move quick thanks to the amazing staff. There are a lot of grab and go sandwich spots in Florence but this place offers variety and gourmet that can't be matched. Little tip: there's a location at the train station that rarely has a line. read more

All'Antico Vinaio - Tartufo 3 - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

So, there are many of these sandwich shoppes in Florence, Italy! However, my sister wanted to go to the original shoppe and so we did. I just want to add that there are shoppes on both sides of the street. The bread they use is made fresh and they are ways transporting that slightly crusty, slightly chewy, and slihtly soft bread back and forth where needed. There's also security to keep the lines out of the way of traffic as well as banish the line skippers. If you skip the line prepare to not get a sandwich. They will drive you away, you can't go to the back. The sandwiches are so famous and so darn big and good that people order there's, take the social media picture, then sit on the steps near and around the sandwich shoppe and devour their sandwiches. They have sandwiches where you just ask for a number and they give you what's in the description. We just wanted Genoa salami, prosciutto, arugula, and olive oil. They wouldn't let us get both salami and prosciutto without a good reason so I took one star off. We got one sandwich and soft drinks. The sandwiches are HUGE! I can't imagine eating a whole one to myself! My Mum, sister, and I shared. I had three bites. The salami here is garbage compared to Italy. It's just so organic tasting. The lines are long. There are many long lines in Italy btw. The lines go down fast as there is a procession line assembling the sandwich. I need to get a franchise. Just sandwiches, soft drinks, and water. So good. read more

All'Antico Vinaio - Long line, goes fast - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

I highly recommend going to the Via Ricasoli location - a lot less busy!! This place is very worth the hype and queue time! The sandwiches are very affordable and they are giant! I think one sandwich can be shared by two hungry people. I got the La Paradiso (mortadella, cream of pistachio, stracciatella cheese, crushed pistachios) after hearing the people in front of me order it and I'm very glad I copied them lol. The bread is a bit harder than expected, but otherwise it's a very tasty and savory sandwich that is 100% worth getting. I'm now in love with the mortadella + stracciatella + pistachio combo! read more

All'Antico Vinaio - La Paradiso - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI