The lines get long! We went during the evening before the rush. There are no tables to sit down at. You walk up and order what you want. The staff were helpful. Great service by all. What a yummy sandwich and big enough to split with someone. read more

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Delicious, freshly-made rustic panini. Ingredients are cut and the sandwich assembled right then and there. And the paninis are huge! There's a reason there are long lines at each of their locations no matter when you go. read more

By far the best sandwich I had while visiting Italy! The fresh bread, the delicious meats and cheeses. We made it a point to go twice while staying in the neighbor! read more

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

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Really filling big sandwich. 10-13 euros gets you enough for two meals. The ingredients are great but the style of bread is a bit too much for me (hard to almost hurting my teeth). All in all a fine sandwich but I don't think worth going out of your way to eat. read more

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Huge lines to get these sandwiches! There were two lines down the street but worth the 30 mins wait. The same two shops are right across from each other. They had a guy who stood at the entrance of each shop to stop people from cutting in line. The best sandwiches I've had in Florence. The focaccia bread was toasted and crusty. It's the bread that is the star though the fillings were generous and delicious too. It's a large sandwich so we had them cut it in half. Two sandwiches fed 4 of us. read more

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Delicious sandwiches! The best focaccia sandwich bread around. The toppings. The choices. The crowds. The taste! So, so good. They expanded across the street to accommodate the almost ever present crowds. This place has expanded recently into NYC and LA and hopefully to Seattle soon! I chose the Tartufo 4 which contains: Cotto al Tartufo, Mozzerela Fior di Latte, Crema di Carciofi e Baslico. All for 10 Euro. Fair prices and quickly made by the masters behind the counter. The sandwich is so yummy with crispy focaccia bread, freshly sliced meats and cheeses and a wonderful spread. There are a lot of sandwich choices in Florence but All 'Antico Vinaio is by far the superior choice. There's a reason there are such crowds and happy faces around. read more

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10/10 this place was the best. Order online and pick it up. The line is worth it and the hype is worth it. LEARN ITALIAN to be able to speak to the works and get your order the right way. food 10/10, ambiance 10/10, service 10/10 read more

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

Amazing sandwich. The bread and meat and sauces were amazing. They are large sandwiches so bring an appetite.

Best schicciatta ( flat bread pizza sandwich) in town. We picked the one at the corner of Via Ricasoli since it is the least crowded of their stores. As for the others which are located not too far from each other, expect a very long line to get your to go sandwich read more

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The best sandwich I have ever had. I was about to leave town and needed food, but sadly could not read the menu.... & I have a strict no phone rule when traveling abroad. So I ordered a mortadella sandwich.... It was the only word o knew. IT WAS AMAZING! Sooo good, I still think about it. Also it was massive. Just do yourself a favor and order from this place. read more

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

Worth the wait. (We waited approximately 10 minutes) High quality quick service sandwiches. Great to see how they slice the meat right then and there. Tip: there are three actual store fronts. When you arrive you will see one line where most are waiting. There are 2 storefronts on one side and 1 on the other side. Go to the storefront that is in the one side alone. Reason being, it has a shallow footprint compared to the two on the opposite side of the street. Meaning the line is shorter. Otherwise you wait in the sidewalk only to find out that the line continues inside the store. There is also a QR code so that you can scan the menu in English. You can a person wait in line, walk inside, take a picture and then join the person in line again and strategize what you are in the mood for. You can also ask them to cut the sandwich in half so that you can share. read more

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I mean, for the culture right? One of the best sandwiches in the world so the internet says. This place means business. We got in line around 12:30, which was fairly long and it probably only took ten minutes for them to shuffle everyone through with sandwiches from their larger menu. Transparently I'm not a big sandwich gal so for me it was a LOT. But the bread was unbelievable and for $10 and a sandwich to feed two, I'll take it. I had one with mortadella, a pistachio cream type spread and sun-dried tomatoes. I don't think I need to go back but this bad Larry fueled my wine tour later in the day and I only ate about half. Cool spot, why not, for sandwich people probably the dream. read more

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I had to go. I went early (0955) to avoid the line and was surprised to see they have three different stores. I stood in line with everyone else not realizing they were all open so staff came out and split us up to make the wait shorter between the different counters. The menu is large on the wall so when you wait you can decide your order. The bread was as good as everyone says and the fillings were even better. Traveler tip - if the sandwich is too big, eat half and ask for a bag for the rest. There was a little station where I could wrap my leftovers and then I had a bag to make it easier and less messy. Plus I didn't have to stuff myself or waste a delish panino! read more

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

Very hyped up sandwhich shop and the food did not disappoint! The line and lack of places to sit/eat were however. Waited in line for about 30 minutes, the pigeons were out of control due to all of the scraps and patrons. Love this restaurant just not this location. read more

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

I'm open to food and people as I have a love for both. This restaurant failed in both cases. Two sandwiches, lots of bread, four paper thin slices of meat total. Relatively tasteless in comparison to our other meals in Italy. So sorry to have to put this out there, to avoid the same disappointment, I must and I would pass. Conversely and in ear shot down the street we had one of our best meals in Italy. read more

What delicious sandwiches! A must try Florence sandwich that will blow your socks off. We asked for recommendations and they told us about the Paradiso which had pistachios which didn't sound great but I was wrong. The flavors worked well together all in two crispy slices of bread. It's perfectly crafted and they even cut the sandwich for us and gave it individually. For 11 euros this spot is a must get! I went to a second location nearby and it seemed to be must more empty. Had no wait for 5 pm. read more

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If you've watched any Florence-focused food shows you might have come across All'Antico Vinaio. This shop is famous for their panini and every time we've been in Florence and passed by, the line is a block long for a take out order. I think it might be the buzz or maybe I had very high expectations, but we happened by at 9:30pm and took the opportunity to give it a try with a modest wait. I admit I have very specific ideas what makes for a great sandwich, but these were not even in my top 10. The bread (which seems to be some sort of focaccia) was very hard, and almost impossible to chew. I can see they are made to order and the meats are generous, so there is value, but bigger isn't necessarily tastier. Our group tried several options and each one was good but fell short of a block long line up status. For me, I preferred the day old leftovers better than the fresh one as it seemed to develop more flavour and was much soggier/softer. There are plenty of similar panini shops in the vicinity, many of which are also busy and much less expensive. As this is a take out, there is no seating. With their success they have branched outside of Florence with many locations in the USA. I assume it's a franchise? read more

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in a few simple words " its the best you can possibly get". All Antico Vinaio is as good as it gets. knee buckling sandwiches every time read more

All'Antico Vinaio - Everything you want anything you need - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

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After a long travel day we stopped in for a quick and easy dinner to take on the go. Didn't disappoint! The service was quick and it's tasted great. read more

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

I found out about All Antico a while back. It was after my first trip to Florence, so I added it to my bookmarks list in case I ever made a return trip. Fast forward a few years later to when they opened a location in NYC. I tried it and really liked it. It was pricey though, at 3x the price. So I made a mental note that if I ever go back to Florence, I need to try the original. Fast forward again about a year later, 2024. The time has come for that return trip to Florence, and All' Antico was our first stop. We came by for a late lunch on a Wednesday just after 1:30. The line was about 15-20 people deep. We waited for 20 minutes + another 10 minutes to actually order, pay, and get our food. I opted for a cooked meat, one of the downsides of pregnancy (though I did sneak a few bites of hubby's sandwich). I had the La Numero 1 (Roast suckling pig, cream of onion and roast-potato cream) and he had the April special of the month. It had prosciutto, rocket, eggplant, and truffle cream. I actually liked mine better. The suckling pig was very tender and flavorful. Though the cream did get a bit heavy about halfway through. While the prosciutto was amazing, the only thing I didn't like was the eggplant. The skin on the eggplant was chewy, which made it hard to take bites of. The sandwiches were great overall, but I don't think I would wait anything more than half hour for them. If I ever make a third trip to Florence, I would probably try to come when it opens and if I can't, I would probably skip it all together, since there are so many other panini spots in Florence to try. read more

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One of our bookmarked stops while visiting Florence, All'Antico Vinaio lived up to all of the hype for us that was centered around this small sandwich spot. We came close to their opening time and a modest line had already started to develop. Staff were friendly and extremely efficient. They are well-trained to handle the high demand smoothly and patiently, especially with all of the tourists lining up to come to their shop. They have a good selection with menus in several places (and online) written in both Italian and English. Pricing for the sandwiches was extremely fair, the size of the sandwiches was generous, and the craftsmanship as well as fillings were perfect. Definitely a memorable visit while in Florence. We ordered a total of four sandwiches: - Numero 5 - DOP - La Paradiso (x2) Hands down, the La Paradiso stole the show. The pistachio spread was so unique and added a great flavor to the sandwich overall. Everyone in our group who didn't order the La Paradiso instantly regretted it upon taking a bite of our sandwich. I would highly recommend trying that one out if you're making the trip (and waiting in line) for All'Antico Vinaio. We would definitely return to All'Antico Vinaio the next time we are in Italy. Aside from the tastiness and good quality, the sandwiches are great for taking on the go if you have a schedule to maintain on your visit. They will also fill you up at a very reasonable cost. read more

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Don't let the line scare you--it moves FAST and it's worth every second. This place lives up to the hype. The sandwiches are absolutely loaded with fresh, flavorful ingredients and served on warm, perfectly baked schiacciata bread. Whether you go for the classic prosciutto and truffle cream or try something more adventurous, you really can't go wrong. The staff keeps things moving with energy and efficiency, so even if the line looks long, you'll have a sandwich in your hands before you know it. Grab a spot nearby to sit and savor every bite--it's a true Florence must-do. read more

The sandwich I had over 6 years ago still lives in my mind. We walked around while savoring the delightful focaccia and its exquisite fillings. I will go back one day to have another. read more

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When we arrived the line appeared to be so long - DEFINITELY WAIT!!! Do not be turned off by the line, we literally had our sandwiches within 15 minutes, the line moves so fast. We got the Favolosa and El Paradiso - they were legitimately the best sandwiches we've ever had. You need to come here if you are in Florence. Not to mention, both sandwiches were massive and only cost €19 total!! read more

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Amazing sandwiches with delicious, fresh ingredients! Reasonable prices (like 8-12 euro per sandwich). The service was pretty quick, just go during a down time to avoid lines. The restaurant was clean and bright with clear signage outside. Would definitely go back to try some more sandwiches. I had the Beatrice and it was amazing!! To all the Americans/English-speakers I recommend looking on their website at their English menu before ordering to pick a sandwich because it lays out all the ingredients with pictures for each of the sandwiches and made it way easier than struggling through the Italian menus in store! Overall: definitely recommend as a must-try in Florence for yummy, fresh sandwiches. Read the English menu ahead of time online for a smooth ordering experience read more

All'Antico Vinaio - Beatrice Sandwich cut in half - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

Go to recommendations for this place from a friend on a trip to Italy and I'm so glad this happened! There was a long line, but we knew we had to wait because of how many reviews this place had and the fact that we saw so many people walking past with panini in their hand from this place. I really love how you can customize and build your own! Bread was very dependent on the panino you get. Some of them was soft and chewy but others were a bit too crispy. Even size was very dependent (mine was fairly smaller than my husband's). Quite a lot of meat in there too which was nice. Overall great food! I got Prosciutto+Mozzarella+Onion Spread+Rocket Leaves This was absolutely delicious! That onions spread was next level amazing! It had such a unique flavor and really brought everything in the sandwich together. Mozzarella was also very fresh. L'italiana (Prosciutto di Parma, mozzarella di bufala, tomato and Basil): husband got this. The combination was nice but the prosciutto itself was quite fatty. The last bits didn't have much cheese to balance it out and I realized that the prosciutto was also quite salty on its own. Tartufo 2 (Prosciutto with truffle, pecorino cream, spicy aubergines) + sun-dried tomatoes: dad and brother both got the same one and they really liked it. Dad doesn't usually eat as a big portion sizes but he actually finished his whole thing! Sun dried tomatoes were a good addition. Only thing is their bread was too crispy. Tartufo 3 (Truffle salami, pecorino cheese and honey) + Nduja spicy pork sausage spread: Sister had this and said it was good as well. Her bread was really soft! read more

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Best. Sandwich. Ever. And worth the hype. While this particular restaurant has Italian sandwiches you can find similarly all over the country, a few things set them apart, including the quality of the bread, meat, and sauces they use. The quantity is the perfect size, especially made for walking around town. My friend and I waited in the long line to get our sandwiches as we couldn't help but notice how many others were also waiting in line. It was definitely worth the wait and I highly recommend getting the truffle or pistachio cream on any sandwich as it is unlike anything else I have tasted! read more

The wife read about this place and wanted to try it out. We went there early, (around 11am), because we heard the place gets packed. Even at 11am there was a short line. The workers there know how to get people in and out fast. The sandwiches we got were good but I wouldn't say amazing. We ate our food and by the time we left, the line was down the block. You definitely need to get to this place early if you don't want to be in line forever. read more

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AMAZING! I did have to wait in a 1.5 hr line... which was annoying but these sandwiches are worth the hype if you are looking for something amazing and not sit down type food. We did get in line at absolute peaks rush hour for this place so I don't think you would have much of a longer line then we did... overall very good food... can't go wrong read more

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This place should be famous! I ordered the Tricolore sandwich; the bread was incredible, the meat and pistacchio cream was amazing and the sandwich was huge. I felt like I was eating it for a half hour. A fantastic deal for €11. I came on a Tuesday at 11:30 AM during the end of May and luckily the line was only about 20 minutes. I almost came here again the next day to try another sandwich, but I had other great food in Rome. read more

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Well worth the hype! I got the La Favolosa, which consisted of salami, pecorino cream, artichoke cream, and spicy eggplant. The line moves quickly and the sandwiches aren't too messy to eat. A great place to grab a sandwich to go and enjoy against the backdrop of the Florence scenery of your choice. read more

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

We got lucky and lined up for 10 minutes for our sandwich. It was so highly reviewed and after seeing so many locals eating their sandwiches everywhere on the streets nearby, we had to try it out. The sandwich was GIGANTIC. I could barely finish half of mine, so I highly recommend splitting it with someone. The meat and cheese were super fresh and so were the bread. My husband and I both enjoyed it, but it did not stand out as a sandwich that we would come back for again. Maybe it was an off day, but it was an A-OK, solid 3/5 for me. Don't come for me, people. Maybe the dude forgot my sauce. I dunno. read more

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We were starving when we ran into this spot. The sandwich portions are massive. They have plenty different options for everyone. Meats are all fresh. My only complain is the bread used is much harder than I like. I'm sure it's part of it but not my cup of tea. Good service and fair prices. read more

There's been so much hype sound these sandwiches that we were excited to try them when arriving in Florence. The line was long but moved fairly quickly. We pulled up the menu on our phone but when I went to order, they didn't have the sandwiches I was seeing on their online menu. The bread is delicious - perfectly crispy - and easy to hold the heavy sandwiches. As someone who doesn't eat pork, it was slim pickings. My husband eats everything - but we were both feeling meh about our sandwiches. I think you can find better options around town and this isn't worth the wait. read more

Mid, at best. Had one of these 'famous' sandwiches and could not have been more dissappointed. I don't know what was going on, but it was a bad sandwich. The bread was very stale and some of the ingredients were not the freshest. Let us wanting something much better. There are far better options, with far better ingredients. Ino's, Pino's, even Gustabar blew them away. Not hard to find a better sandwich than this one. read more

Why 4 stars? Because I completely understand the appeal. --- --- --- If we had more time in Florence, we would have made this an entire meal. Looking at the menu, I pretty much love everything on it. I love sandwiches in general, but the only downside is that sometimes there can be too much bread. Here, the bread is a thin focaccia. Sometimes sandwiches can be a bit dry. But here, they generously *slather* on plenty of spread. It really is the best possible scenario in terms of sandwich-making. The only problem is that we had already eaten lunch and just wanted to try one of these more as a snack. So it's probably my fault that this review is not 5-stars, as everything just tastes a little less appealing when you're already full. My initial reaction was that it was tasty, but I was expecting a little more considering the reviews, the hype and the line. When we were in line (FYI, there was a line every time we walked past this place, no matter what time it was, but it moved fast) someone was leaving and took his first bite of his order and acted like he'd just eaten the greatest food that had ever been made. We asked him which one it was, he said Number 4, and that is how we decided what to order. Before that, we were heavily debating what to order because everything looked awesome. If you're excited about coming here, don't be like us and do it for a meal, not a snack. Why 4 stars? read more

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

BEST SANDWICH I've ever eaten!!Absolutely worth the wait! Line looked long, but we were through it in 15 minutes, and the service was great! Sandwiches bigger than your face, and with the most fresh and delicious ingredients! Everyone up and down the street was eating a panino from this place, which ought to be a clue to how phenomenal it is! Just go!! read more

All'Antico Vinaio - La Italiana - prosciutto di Parma, buffalo mozzarella, tomato, basil pesto - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

Totally overrated! Don't waste your time here. They have excellent marketing. But the taste and quality just aren't there. Go to Pino's instead. read more

The BEST sandwiches in Florence! Now, I'm not sure if you heard about this spot from a friend, Tik Tok or if you just passed by it today... saw the line... and are looking it up. Either way, GO! With three locations now, there will still be a wait out the door. WAIT. It only takes about 15 minutes to get through and will be well worth the wait. There are about 20 different types of sandwiches: meaty ones, veggie ones and customizable ones. They are all on fresh focaccia bread and gigantic! Double handers, for sure. It'll be very hard to decide what one to order but any of these sandwiches will rock your world. THE FABULOUS = creamy n' rich! tuscan salami, pecorino cream, artichoke cream, spicy eggplant THE HELL = spicy! porchetta, nduja cream, grilled vegetables, arugula My advice... GO! WAIT! AND GRAB ONE OF THESE SLINGING SANDWICHES!! read more

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

First time trying this sandwich place in Florence. The Italian version of Subway but ten times better! Be sure to look at the English menu since the menu is in Italian. I tried the San Marco sandwich and it was huge! All the sandwiches are massive and can easily feed 2 people. The line to order moves quickly and they prepare the sandwich in front of you with the option of adding more items. My sandwich had cooked ham, Gorgonzola, Truffle cream and fresh tomatoes in between two thick pieces of focaccia bread. We grabbed a seat and a nearby counter and really enjoyed our meal. The restaurant was clean and inviting and the service was top notch and friendly. Definitely make this a stop if you see one of these places in the future. read more