My husband and I joined the hype train and found I' Girone de' Ghiotti from a viral video of best…read moresandwiches in Florence. It was the first schiaccata spot we went to in Florence, and they set the bar really high. We arrived around 12pm on a Thursday. The line was out the door, but one of the employees managing the queue informed us that we were in a good spot. The line honestly moved quickly. We waited 15-20 minutes at most before placing our order. The restaurant has limited seating upstairs, but luckily we were able to snag a spot. I ordered one of their vegetarian specials, the 3 cheese blend with signature spicy sauce, and added turkey carpaccio. You can customize the sandwiches as you please. The sound of the crunch of the bread was the price of admission right there. The ingredients all tasted amazing, but the paper thin sliced turkey and spicy marinara really stood out to me the most. If I have to be really nitpicky, I did think that the bread doesn't have longevity. Could be that my sandwich was so saucy, which makes the bread soggy and gummy sooner than other other types.

AMAZING! Don't miss this place. NOT a tourist trap!…read more There will be a line but it moves quicker than you think and 100% worth it!

Worth the tourist trap line. We went around 11:45 and got our food 30 minutes later. There are…read moreactually two stores next to each other so you can get in either line! We got the Tuscana after seeing many people recommending it on Yelp - nice work y'all! It was delicious. All their ingredients are clearly fresh including their bread. We also asked for them to cut our sandwich in half and it was just right for two people.

Fresh baked bread out of the oven…read more The sandwich is a pretty good size! If you ask the workers they will cut it in half for you! With that being said, ate half of the sandwich and felt so full. I saw many people order just one for themselves and not finishing it. Ordered the Italiano and it was perfect packed with fresh ingredients!!! Would return back when I return to Florence one day! Restaurant is super chill and casual with seating. There's even free restrooms to use which was a nice bonus!

November 9, 2024 2:30PM…read more It does appear they have two stalls on the same street that you can order from. One side seemed to have more alcohol on display and the side I was on was more sandwich focused, but I'm pretty sure you can order the same things from both windows. Initially I was going to get the 21 - Fresh Sausage and Eggplant because I'm an eggplant lover... the lady at the counter was kind enough to let me know that the fresh sausage is actually rare, uncooked sausage and gave me a small piece to try. I was getting ready to get on a train that day and didn't want something that might not sit well with me, so I moved on to number 27 spicy salami and cream cheese. My partner got the number 1, ham, cream cheese and rocket salad. Both are very good sized and oh so delicious. The line moved quickly, so many options for decision paralysis. This is the place for schiacciate Florentine as recommended from friends who used to live here. Definitely would recommend to study up their menu before coming so it's easier to pick what you want. This is more of a stall and you grab and go, we stood around the sidewalk and inhaled our sandwiches. Watch out for the pigeons getting ready to take your crumbs too, you can see them on the ledge of the building getting ready to attack. A must visit for Florence.

Owner is racist, as he took away my seat and chair while I was eating and gave it to a European…read morecouple. I am an Asian female. ***updated 2025 post- I showed the owner and pointed at my boyfriend who was in line multiple times that we were purchasing food. *** updated 2023 post - Apparently my post was blocked because the owner of the store tried to cover my true experience. Racist owner randomly took my table and chair while I was eating on it to give to a Caucasian European couple. l'm an Asian female by the way. I showed him that my boyfriend was waiting in line to purchase food and constantly assured him we were using them and that we were buying food. He still took my table and chair and said I'll give you another one- to which it down graded to eating off 3 short chairs. I told the European couple that it wasn't fair that the server took our table to give to them and they just smiled and dismissed me. Racism at its finest. Their sandwich is not good. Actually the sandwich shop across the street I' Grone De Ghiotti is way better with service and sandwich taste. Sadly I don't think this post will change the attitude of the owner.

Panini Toscani was one of the recommended sandwich spots from a couple of viral videos I've seen of…read moreFlorence. It would be the third sandwich spot on our trip, and we had been to a couple of bangers beforehand that set the bar. I was a bit worried that we were getting lured into a tourist trap because of the restaurant being by the duomo, but it was located behind it where there was much less foot traffic compared to the front facing Piazza Santa Maria Novella. We arrived around noon on a Sunday. My husband and I arrived early enough to beat the lunch crowd, so we had no wait at all. By the time we finished our sandwiches, we saw the queue out the door. There were a couple of high tables inside the restaurant, but there was more seating outdoor. I really liked how you can customize your sandwich the way you wanted down to the bread, meats, cheeses, and toppings. They didn't only have schiaccata bread, which I thought was cool. You had other options of breads like ciabatta. Panini Toscani allows you to sample their various meats, such as porchetta, proscuitto, mortadella, etc. As someone who doesn't eat pork, one of the employees had me sample their various cheeses instead. Since I've been eating schiaccati the past 2 days, I stuck to the same bread as a baseline and added soft cheese, arugula, spicy marinara, eggplant, and sundried tomatoes. I enjoyed my sandwich very much, and the crunch on the bread was everything.

Panini Toscani sits right near the Duomo, making it one of the most conveniently located (and…read morepopular) quick bites in Florence. The exterior is small and charming, with a line spilling out the door, while the interior is cozy and bustling with limited seating. The vibe is lively, welcoming, and very interactive, with opportunities to taste their various meats and cheeses. There's Italian and English menus to peruse before you create your customizable sandwich; the amount of options is almost overwhelming, though sampling can help alleviate this "problem." We arrived at around noon on a Wednesday, and waited around fifteen minutes; the line moves fast, despite being out the door! You select from a variety of breads, meats, cheeses, and four additional toppings; they will then lightly toast your sandwich, and you pay at the front counter. I opted for their Ciabatta Toscana with Porchetta (roast pork), Stracciatella (a shredded creamy cheese similar to burrata), rucola (arugula), pepperoni sotto aceto (peppers in vinegar), pepperoni grigliati (grilled peppers), and melanzane (eggplant). My panini was a wonderful blend of textures and flavors; the bread had a crisp exterior and a pillowy-soft interior, the roast pork was succulent and well-seasoned with an herby crust, the straciatella added a creamy richness, and the various vegetables packed an acidic punch. The sandwich was also quite a generous portion, leaving me full for hours. In terms of price point, I believe I ended up paying around €12, which was quite affordable, especially given the central location, interactive experience, and generous portions: excellent value for a high-quality quick meal.

Wasn't on our radar until we saw the line and sandwiches leaving the shop window. Totally worth it…read morefor lunch. Bread was great as was the meat!

With that pork sitting by the window on display, it's hard not to take a look. They will carve off…read moresome porchetta right in front of you as they load up your sandwich. I wanted something spicy and went with- FOCOSO € 8,00 Porchetta, pecorino picante, salsa picante Roasted pork, Spicy Pecorino cheese, Spicy sauce It's was meaty, fatty, spicy, cheesy. Just want I wanted. Prices were on point and every other sandwhich on the menu looks good too. Got some truffle options too. I didn't get a chance to try another but this place can't be ignored!

Affordable place for sandwiches. Expect a line tho. Close to main tourist shopping street. The…read moresandwiches are made to order and the prices are very reasonable.

Cheap lunch This is a really good option for a cheap and…read moretasty lunch in the touristy area between the Piazza della Repubblica and the Ponte Vecchio. The sandwiches are made to order and the prices are very reasonable.

Literally my favorite sandwich shop in Firenze. I heard amazing reviews about SandwiChic through…read moreTikTok, and I had to give it a try. There are so many different options for sandwiches, with a variety of meats, cheeses, and spreads, and the first time that I went, I was definitely struggling to choose a sandwich, but the employees were so helpful in explaining their menu to me. There is also a student discount option, which allows you to get a sandwich and a drink at a discounted price, but a disclaimer is that not all sandwiches qualify for that discount. The restaurant also doesn't have any seating (at least when I went), so be prepared to take your sandwich to-go!

One of my favorite sandwiches I've had in Florence. We got the salami and prosciutto sandwich on…read morefocaccia bread. Both were SOOO GOOD. My favorite was the prosciutto sandwich. The ingredients inside of the sandwich were so fresh and flavorful. The bread was crunchy and warm inside. It was perfectly toasty. I still think of this sandwich as I write this review. I miss it to much.

Such a lovely little focaccia spot. Great place to stop by for a quick and easy lunch while…read moreexploring Florence.

Cozy restaurant for authentic Florentine sandwiches near busy shopping area! Most seem to order to…read morego but me and the bf opted to eat inside since we wanted to bathroommaxx while traveling (don't forget that potties are not free in certain areas!). The seating is quite cozy with only a few chairs available and literally directly across from the same counter in which you are picking up your order lol. The sandwiches are rectangular, massive, and will definitely fill you up! I got the Fiorenza with the exterior being a crispy focaccia flatbread with layers upon layers of dried cured ham and Pecorino cheese (super good btw!). It's very easy to make a mess eating this kind of sandwich but if you're a crunchy bread fan like me, then you'll enjoy this wholeheartedly. Just be mindful that the line kind of spills out into a bustling street and random people will still try to sell you things regardless of whether or not you want them to...

Fresh ingredients, delectable sandwiches. Ino's gets 5 stars every day. The creamy Gorgonzola is…read moreout of this world.

Food: I really thought I was going to love this place, but it was such a big disappointment. The…read morebread was too hard and crispy, and the meat was a bit chewy. There's definitely better panini options in Florence and a bit cheaper. Service: Friendly staff. Ambiance: Love that it gives an almost "hidden gem" spot as it's away from major tourist attractions. They also have several indoor seating, which is a plus.

I found this local gem on accident as I strolled through one of the many winding Firenze streets…read more The line out the door intrigued me. Each day there was a small crowd gathered around this place. People of all ages happily stuffing their faces with schiachiatta (like a panini) which is toasted to perfection. I got a dessert schiachiatta - Nutella and ricotta. The sweetness of the Nutella and the creaminess of the ricotta contrasted nicely with the slight saltiness of their crisp baguette. So good! It seems to be frequented largely by locals which is always a good thing.

This little hidden sandwich shop is a gem! Seems to be a more local place to go. The sandwiches…read morewere absolutely amazing. I recommend the #1 (salami, fresh cheese, and balsamic vinegar -- I added sundries tomatoes) it's absolutely wonderful. Only 4 euros per sandwich! They also gave us free bread bites with cheese and truffle Inside, another delicious add on. Super pleased!!