This was an off-the-beaten path/hidden gem that we stumbled upon when visiting Florence. My husband and I took the train in from the cruise port and ate an early breakfast on our ship. By the time we arrived and scoped out the Duomo, we were definitely ready for lunch. We were walking down the crowded cobblestone streets and decided that wanted a sandwich for lunch. We made a quick left turn and saw a line of people waiting. We weren't necessarily sure what they were waiting for until we inquired. Most people were waiting for sandwiches - SCORE! We decided to get in line and realized how quickly the line was moving. Traffic was being moved by their workers who were assisting with menu suggestions. We quickly got up to the front of the establishment and realized how tiny it is inside. It was so cool to see an actual Italian deli in action. From what I heard, they source their ingredients from local farmers, too! I ordered the La Rosa and my husband ordered the Gregorio (in honor of our friend Greg!). We waited outside for a few minutes while they prepared our order. The sandwiches were absolutely delicious and the bread was surprisingly crispy. The cost was super reasonable, too, for how much food you are getting. We will be back! read more

My husband and I joined the hype train and found I' Girone de' Ghiotti from a viral video of best sandwiches 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. read more

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

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This place is delicious. I came here one morning when they first opened and got the porchetta panino and I am still thinking about it. Made fresh right in front of you, the bread was soft yet crunchy, the ingredients all perfectly came together. This is a must do while in Florence. They also give you a lot of fillings unlike other places! read more

Despite the long line, it was just a good sandwich, not an amazing sandwich. More salty and fatty than flavorful, so pair with drink that will balance it all out. Still, worth a visit if you don't mind a wait. read more

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Sandwich: 1- Suicida amazing 2- La Rossa good Nice decor was great! Man semi bald making a sandwich- Rude. read more

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Wow! These sandwiches were impressive. We got there early to beat the line and a huge line formed behind us. Ordering was easy since the menu was outside and they had a worker handing out paper menus for those behind us. We got a table upstairs and enjoyed our yummy sandwiches! Highly recommend for a great sandwich stop! read more

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First, don't be intimidated by the line - it is well-facilitated, moves fast, and just know all of it is WORTH IT. I didn't even think I was a fan of Italian sandwiches like this, no matter how viral I've seen these shops get. I assumed huge sandwiches on thick bread were great for photos but just a few bites. So I guess I can call this place life-changing because it completely turned these initial thoughts upside down. I finished my entire sandwich and continue to think about it even after leaving Florence. I opted for one on the specials list: "La Signoria" which included -Mortadella al tartufu (truffle mortadella) -Pecorino al tartufu (truffled pecorino cheese) -Rucola (rocket salad/arugula) My god...it all somehow went together perfectly. To me schicciata really is better than focaccia. Please try when and if you are in Florence. You'll most certainly not be disappointed. P.S. I LOVE their staff- regardless of their constant crowds and the slight chaos on the street due to the queue/line, everyone I encountered was so kind and seemed genuinely happy to welcome all of us visiting from across the world. read more

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If youre looking for a sandwich that will surely please your tastebuds, this place is the spot! Ive tried a few of these sandwich shops around the area and I' Girone de' Ghiotti stands out on top. From the perfectly baked bread that is warm, a crunchy outer and isnt dense, to the fantastic combination of ingredients, I was enjoying every bit (and/or bite) of my sandwich. I ordered the La Rossa and wow my tastebuds were dancing. The prosciutto, truffle cream, brie and arugula made for such a delicious sandwich. Ugh, I cant wait to try more. I ended up finding a seat at the narrow and small bar area along the cramped space where you order/pay for your order. There is more seating upstairs but I didnt get to see it. I didnt mind that small area to eat since eating a sandwich isnt very space-consuming. read more

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Consider yourself an early investor if you visit now! No lines during off hours (I went around 1:30pm on a weekday). The sandwiches challenge, if not surpass those of All'Antico Vinaio. The bread is thinner and crispier, housing delicious fillings, so if this sounds like your type of sando, definitely worth a stop! The old man (who I am assuming is the owner) is very patient and kind. I got the XYZ, filled with freshly-sliced meat. read more

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My social media algorithm was really blessing me with the best spots in Florence. Florence is well known for its sandwiches and I'm so glad L' Girone de' Ghiotti was recommended. MUST visit when you're in Florence. Easily one of the best things I ate on my trip! It's a small, very busy shop with no seating, but don't let the line scare you away. It's 100% worth the wait. Honestly, with so many sandwich options, the line just gave me time to study the menu. You can build your own sandwich or choose from one of their masterpieces. The bread is unreal. La Rossa: prosciutto, brie, truffle cream, and arugula... what more is there to say? DELICIOUS. Very rich. My friend got the Suicida, but subbed the porchetta for salame... that was the moveeeee. That spicy sauce was next level. Grab your sandwich and go explore or sit by a statue & people-watch :) read more

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This is the probably the best sandwich of my life! I had this spot bookmarked as literally one of the only spots I needed to try in Florence, and it did not disappoint. The line seemed long but honestly moved so fast - we were in within 15 minutes. I built my own sandwich with salami, truffle spread, arugula, and sundried tomatoes. This was all stuffed inside their perfectly crispy, fluffy, yet light bread. It was SO FREAKING GOOD. The seasoning and slight saltiness of the bread had such good flavor, and the salami was so much better than many of the other salamis I tried - great flavor and not too fatty. I liked how the arugula added some freshness, and their truffle spread is DELICIOUS. You must get that if anything! They have seating both downstairs and upstairs, and we found a table upstairs to devour our sandwiches. We all agreed this was one of the best spots we went to all throughout Italy - so I'd highly recommend! read more

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We saw the line coming back from the Duomo one day and looked up this popular sandwich shop. We arrived at noon on a Tuesday and it took about 30 minutes to get to the front. We ordered the La Signoria special (mortadella) which is served in half and more than enough for two for lunch, plus aperol spritz at $5 each so total $23 usd. The foccacia was crispy yet soft, mortadella cut thin, with truffle pecorino cheese and arugula. We ended up eating it standing up a few blocks away but it didn't take long to devour. The hype is worth it for this Tuscan sandwich! read more

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Waited over an hour in the pouring rain and would do all over again in a heartbeat. The sandwiches from I' Girone de' Ghiotti were just that good. At an incredible price, everything just has the perfect balance. From the freshness of the ingredients, to the crunch of the bread, to the fast paced environment with a line down the street. These are the types of atmospheres you fly across the Atlantic to experience when visiting Italy. Don't care how long the wait is, because it is worth it. Buckle up with your patience and have the best sandwich of your life. read more

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Absolutely lives up to the hype. It was the only viral place we went to that had a long line. We got there right when it opened at 11:30 and probably waited about 25-30 mins. The La Cignala was so good. The boar salami was delicious and the focaccia bread was thin and crispy. I struggle to eat bread and this was really light. I'd probably add pesto next time just to give it a little more moisture. My friend had the La Batigol and loved it. The sweet onion cream was so good. Definitely worth the wait and lived up to the hype! read more

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We spent over a week in Rome and Florence last month, and I' Girone de' Ghiotti was low-key one of the best places we ate. It was both amazing in its own right and a great way to break up our pasta consumption, an outstanding little sandwich shop near the Duomo. We went around 1:00 on a Tuesday, and to our relief, there was no line at all. The place was certainly busy, but they seemed well equipped to handle at least the low season lunch crowd. The menu was posted at the entrance in Italian and English, in very large print, and there was an English sign by the register reading, "Sorry...we have not mayonnaise and ketchup...we can not mix the meat." I'm guessing they cut down the wait time with that one. Service was polite and efficient. We were upstairs eating our sandwiches within ten minutes of walking in. The shop must do a lot of takeout business, but that upstairs dining area was nice, a cozy room with a handful of tables and folding chairs. There was a wall covered in musical instruments, and a general air of uncalculated personality. The main downstairs space was like this, too, dominated by the large deli display. There were some floating shelves of wine and gourmet grocery items too, and a few seats at a counter running underneath. We shared two paninis, the Cignala and the Cimatori, plus two glasses of red wine, Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano. The sandwiches ran us € 8.50 apiece, while the wine was € 7 a glass. Less than $40 for a delicious lunch, complete with wine. The sandwiches were outrageously good, made with housemade schiacciata, these thin, giant, fresh baked planks of Tuscan bread. The Cimatori came with wild boar salami, sun-dried tomato, and pecorino; the Cimatory with Tuscan prosciutto, pecorino, walnuts, and honey. Both beautiful, and a great pairing, with lots of salt and a touch of sweetness. If you want a quick lunch in Florence with destination value, I'd strongly recommend I' Girone de' Ghiotti. It's been a few weeks, but my mouth is literally watering thinking about those paninis. read more

Tucked into an alley with a couple popular sandwich shops and pizza joints. Long line but moved quickly and orderly. Menus were handed out to everyone in line which was great. They have about 15 sandwich options, but you can create your own or mix and match the existing anyway you'd like. They also had another dozen special sandwiches. I went with La Batigola which was wild boar prosciutto, pecorino and and sweet onion spread, I also added sun-dried tomatoes. You can get small or large, of course I went with the larger size. They were served on a fresh baked focaccia bread. It came perfectly wrapped for eating while walking. Excellent spot worth checking out. I'll be stopping there again later this week. read more

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Meat and ingredients were good but bread not good. Very dry and cracker like. Every bite it came apart everywhere.

I love this place. I've been to Florence several times. I've had the "other" guys several times, way too much bread. This is my go to. Bread is nice and crispy, almost feels like it's not there. The filling is fantastic. It's my favorite Sammie here in Florence. And they are cool with you adding things to the Sammie. Can't beat that service in Italy. read more

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Girone was one place I really wanted to try in Florence. I had to wait in a really long line but it went by fairly quickly. I got the suicida sandwich and it was so good. They have so many sandwiches to choose from. read more

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We skipped breakfast to go here one day. We got there around 11. There was already a small line. for those that don't eat pork, you can sub any meat for turkey. My wife had the #7 Golosa with turkey and I had a bite- it was insane! I had the #9 (see photo). The place is small and there are stairs that go up to a small seating area (only a couple tables seated 4). The sandwich was as good as it looks in the photos if not better. Super light but very satisfying. A must visit.. all the meats are hand carved on the spot. I would go back many times over. Buon appetito! read more

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Absolutely the best sandwiches in Florence. This sandwich shop was a true highlight of my trip. My daughter and I came twice and I tried La Rosa and La Cimatori--both were outstanding. We were lucky not to encounter the usual long wait either time, and on our second visit, just before closing, Claud surprised us with a dessert, which was such a thoughtful and unforgettable gesture. Truly exceptional food and hospitality. Highly, highly recommended! read more

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Sandwich on the left is the best sandwich I've ever had in my life (invidiosa #4) but I added tomato. The sandwich on the right is their most famous sandwich, (suicida, #1) which was also really great but the #4 was even better I thought. Line was insanely long, but worth it. We probably waited 30+ mins. It was delicious. The bread was flaky and fluffy at the same time, the sauce on the number 4 was incredible and the meats were so fresh. I love this place. Also, I got a sandwich and a beer and it only came out to €12! Not bad! They also have a cool little upstairs area where it was too busy and had enough room and was quiet enough where we could enjoy our food in peace! read more

I' Girone de' Ghiotti - Sandwich on the left is (invidiosa #4) but I added tomato. The sandwich on the right is (suicida, #1) - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Florence, FI

Don't be fooled by the other famous sandwich shop. This one is the real deal. Outstanding highly recommended.

Food: If you like more of a crispy bread but still buttery and soft, then this is your panini place! Really great flavors and quality of meat. I've had better meat elsewhere but it's better than most. Service: Attentive staff. Ambiance: More of a to-go place. Very casual and line moves quickly. read more

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We arrived here about 5 minutes before the opened. We are 3rd in line. I keep seeing employees who work there with shirts that say "it's not focaccia." Door opens we walk in. This place is tiny. Maybe 6 barstools along the back corner. Grab a drink when you come in, it's easier that way. You order and then wait for your sandwich. Ordering is quick, food is made to order so you'll wait a few minutes. My daughter got a small #3 Accidiosa, it was salami with fennel, truffle cream, eggplant and pecorino cheese. She also added hot sauce to the sandwich. I had the #10 Ruffiana, it's prosciutto, Gorgonzola cheese, zucchini and tomato. The sandwich comes out hot on this cracker thin, crusty bread. Now I understand the T-shirt. Either way the sandwiches were phenomenal. Everyone was happy. The sandwiches are really inexpensive and filling. The small size is enough for most people. read more

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This was the best sandwich I've ever had in my life. I ordered the "discordia" with arugula and OH. MY. GAWD. I need more. I will get more. read more

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Got here on a Friday just before 1:30 and it was pretty crowded. There was a whole line of people huddled inside, waiting to order their sandwiches. If you can make it through the crowd, there's an upstairs seating area but we didn't venture there. Between the waiting, ordering, and getting the sandwich, it took about 20 minutes. There are also quite a number of creations to choose from, so it's best to get online while you decide. We got the La Cignala (wild boar salami, sun-dried tomatoes, sheep's milk cheese). It was amazing. It isn't something I'd normally get - wild boar can be gamey, I'm not a huge fan of the texture of sun-dried tomatoes, and sheep's milk can have that weird tangy taste. But this sandwich was perfect. It had none of the bad aspects I would be expecting, and all of the good ones. Since this was a specialty sandwich, it was €8.50 but sandwiches range from €6-€9. If you don't feel like going to All' Antico Vinaio, this is a great option. They have more of a variety. I may have even liked I Girone better! read more

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Saw this after it was reviewed by someone on instagram about a year ago. Been excited to try it since we started planning our trip to Florence. The wait was well worth it. The bread was crisp on the outside but soft inside. The meats, veggies, sauces they use are all delicious. Family had a variety of different sandwiches today and everyone agreed they were amazing! Worth the wait read more

Definitely worth the wait at lunch time. This was the best sandwich on our entire Italy trip. Thin crispy bread. We all gobbled them down. read more

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This place was hands-down one of my favorite places to est while visiting Italy! Their sandwiches are made to order and include the freshest ingredients. I had the La Rossa sandwich which had Tuscan prosciutto (raw ham), Brie cheese, truffle cream, and arugola. The bread was warm and soft and the sandwich tasted fantastic. All of the ingredients blended perfectly and the truffle cream especially was a game changer. I would love to return to Florence just to have this sandwich again! I also tasted the Cignala which had salami, sundried tomatoes, Pecorino cheese. This was also an excellent sandwich! I would love to return to Florence just to have this sandwich again! read more

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Lucky enough to stop here during our food tour and WOW! What an amazing bit! We had a another place earlier in the day, and let me telll you, this is the best we have had so far!!! Mao fresh, the bread was so flacky and buttery. As soon as I finished I made plans to come back the following day! read more

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There are a lot of sandwich places all around Florence but this place is hands down the best! It's a must try and even the drinks are great. Just look for the long line and you have found it. read more

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Best bread and meats in Florence. Seriously the bread was a game changer. Small line at 1130 open. About ten seats at a bar to sit and eat inside. Staff is super friendly and works quickly. Great Sandwich! read more

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I recently returned from a trip to Italy, and Florence was the first city we visited. I had asked several of my well traveled friends for recommendations before we left and I was surprised that this spot was number one on their restaurant list. Naturally, I had to try it and I was not disappointed. We arrived when the line was pretty short but that quickly changed. It was a little cramped inside which made it hard to maneuver or find a spot out of the way, but the staff was friendly and worked quickly. I turned their caprese into my own concoction by adding spicy salami and balsamic glaze, it was absolutely delicious. I have dreams about this sandwich. If you are ever in Florence and in their neck of the woods, you have to stop in and get yourself a sandwich. read more

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So good, we went 2 days in a row! We tried 4 different sandwiches and they were all excellent! There is a line, but it's worth it. We went when the line was short and it still took almost an hour from the time we got in line to getting our sandwiches, so plan accordingly if you have an appointment to make. If you're starving, grab a pizza at the place a couple doors down to tide you over. read more

Skip the line for Al Antico and come here!!! This place is definitely not a secret anymore since we still waited about 30 minutes in line for our sandwiches, but we would've waited even longer if we had to. It has the same set-up as Al Antico but the bread is to die for and the variations of sandwich combos and options are endless. There is some seating inside and upstairs which is nice. The best sandwich we had in Italy. read more

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OMG, this place definitely lived up to the hype! The bread was hot from the oven and the sandwich was absolutely delicious. Bread was crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. We shared the "Suicide" and the "Violent" and both were equally tasty. The line moved quickly and service was friendly. Small shop, with just a few places to sit inside. We got it to go and noticed most people sitting outside on the curbs enjoying their sandwiches. Will definitely go back any time I'm in Florence! read more

I' Girone de' Ghiotti - From l to r: "Violent" Spicy Salami, Eggplant. "Suicide": Porchetta, spicy sauce, sundried tomatoes, and arugola/rocket salad. - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Florence, FI

Hands down, the best sandwich! A groups of us were walking by and decided to stop here for lunch. The people who worked there were so nice and patient. One of the people in my group had some dietary restrictions and they accommodated her with no problem. The line was long but moved pretty quickly. They don't have many seating options but it gave us an excuse to roam around and see the beauty of Italy while enjoying the food. read more

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This was the first spot my husband and I tried when we got to Florence and it did not disappoint! We got lucky when we entered because there weren't many people waiting in line but once we left there was a long line forming! I completely forgot what sandwiches we ordered but they were absolutely delicious. The bread was crispy and soft at the same time and the ingredients were so fresh. I think about that sandwich often lol. read more

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