You name it... They had it and not only did they have it but they had the freshest around! It's a…read moremust visit!!

Located in the San Lorenzo district, just a few minutes' walk from the main train station of Santa…read moreMaria Novella), Mercato Centrale is a vibrant food hall experience housed in a historic market building (very similar to the Time Out Market franchise across Europe). From the outside, it looks like a grand, iron-and-glass structure typical of European markets; inside, it opens into a bustling, multi-level space filled with food vendors, communal tables, and constant movement. The vibe is energetic, social, and slightly chaotic in a fun way - perfect for grazing, group dining, or trying multiple cuisines in one visit (from Italian to American to Mexican!). We stopped in for a quick lunch at around 2pm on a Wednesday; there was plenty of seating at high-top tables, and QR codes on paper menus make it easy to explore all the different food vendor options. It's also a fun activity to peruse the market, taking in different sights, smells, and flavors. All of us ended up opting for Schiacciatas (large Italian sandwiches that are a staple in Florence) from Massimiliano Parri, which all ended up ranging from €10-12, depending on toppings - yes, it's more expensive than what you'd get from a traditional schiacciateria, but you're also paying for the market's location and convenience. We appreciated the fact that they shave the meat right in front of you! My schiacciata came with freshly shaved ham atop crusty white bread, slathered with burrata cheese, and sprinkled with arugula and figs (I opted for no additional olive oil, since I found the ham quite rich already). I loved the contrast of textures and flavors, though I will say that the bread ended up cutting the roof of my mouth! All in all, Mercato Centrale is a bit touristy, but still miles better (and cheaper) than most "Italian" sandwich places you'd find in the US (pro tip: save your receipt for free use of their bathrooms). The variety can't be beaten, prices are reasonable for a central market, and it's steps from some of Florence's most iconic spots.

Wow definitely coming back before I leave Definitely try the Spaghetti with tomato and basil, the…read morebruschetta and the pizza with spicy pepperoni (diavola) I ate everything it it was delicious , The host or owner is hilarious as well such a great 1st experience here in Florence

came here based on the yelp reviews. Location is in a weird parking lot adjacent area. lots of cars…read moredriving by. this was upsetting for my mother. she asked to sit more inside away from cars driving by, her concern was for dirt/pollution. the outside area was cute, elevated, great breeze. the wait staff were welcoming and nice. Only got an eh face when we unordered the fanta. the margherita pizza was GREAT. crust beats Eataly. a little stingy on the basil rigatoni with ragu: red sauce, yummy the fettucine with ragu: different sauce. also yummy bruschetta, fresh, slightly burnt bread, would've liked more basil. not sure if there was any basil or if it was supposed to have basil... would definitely eat here again.

The staff will pass you by several times and look at you without helping you. We had been…read moreresearching pizza for months before coming to Florence and this was on my top places to visit. The cashier, not sure if the owner or manager was more occupied with watching the soccer game instead of making sure his staff takes care of customers. He literally was eating lunch at the register while customers waited for service. If you want to say you went to this famous establishment just to say you visit then go for it. The best thing here is the arancini. The size of the pizza is the only thing that was worth it about the pizza.

Service was fast. Food was great and came highly recommended from family that tried this place in…read moreNaples. Atmosphere was high energy and busy, but with a kid along it was welcome.

Good napoli pizza for a reasonable price especially so close to the Basillica. The pesto pizza was…read moreawesome

My friends are staying in Florence for 3 months for work and this is one of their favorite places…read moreto dine and I can see why. This is a Neopolitan style of pizza with its soft thin dough with a crispy bottom and chewy high edges. First off, they only serve pizza and drinks, so no salads, appetizers, pastas. But that's a good sign when you find a place that specializes in only one dish. We ordered the bufalo and added mushrooms and arugula, the marinara, and the salame. Actually the marinara was our favorite since you could taste the garlic and the oregano. We ate inside but they do have tables outside. They are even able to shape your pizza into a heart! Amore!!!! We met the owner Roberto and he was so friendly, his staff was great and our pizzas were served quickly! If you are craving pizza and want an intimate cozy restaurant with GREAT flavorful pizza, Pizza Napoli 1955 is a must stop!

We first visited here in the Fall of 2012 after my husband read about their pizza in Peter…read moreReinhardt's book American Pie. Our second visit was as good as the first time. Amazing lasagna. The pizza is to die for. The service is top notch. A family owned business that is a must been you visit Florence. The dining room feels so warm and inviting. The only negative is the new dining room chairs. They are so uncomfortable on the back but the food made it worth it. Alex is an incredible server and we were delighted to see the owners grandson working th pizza oven!

Coming here with celiac disease, I felt really looked after. They gave me my own GF bread and my…read moregnocchi plate was marked with a gluten-free sticker I wish I had liked my dish more, especially after hearing such good things. I don't think it was this place's fault, just not for me. The cheese was smoked, which I hadn't seen any indication of on the menu. Maybe there is something about the dish that makes those in the know expect that flavor, but honestly, the flavor made me gag, which I assume is attributable to my vegetarianism We got there a little before the dinner rush, and I could see how it could get really busy. It is what it is, but I wouldn't come here if you're in a rush

Stumbled upon this pizza place after walking across Ponte Vecchio. The place was packed both inside…read moreand outside with a few people waiting. They had two small stools near the window and we took them! The service was nice and friendly. We took a look at the menu and decided on our pizza. Couldn't tell you the name of our pizza but it had mushrooms and meats. Yum!

Excellent brick oven pizza in the Santo Spirito side of Florence! Line wrapped around the block…read morewaiting for tables, well worth the wait!

Service was outstanding with a party of 16. We sat in a private room which resembled a wine…read morecellar. I ordered the Rib Eye, medium knowing in Italy, it usually comes out rare to medium rare. My streak came out rare. It was a bit chewy for me due to the rareness. However, it was tasty.

Pleasant, moderately priced restaurant serving pizza, steak, pasta. We sat outside because of such…read moregreat weather. We were jetlagged, having just arrived in Italy, so this was a informal restaurant just a short walk from our hotel. The food was good. We split a tomato puree pizza, with bacon and Pecorino cheese. We also had large glasses of Ciante wine (6 euros). The service was ok, but it took a while for a waiter to take our order. However, service is pretty laid back in Italy.

Visiting Florence for the weekend and I'm so happy we stopped here. It's a true Neapolitan style…read morepizza, but add the stuffed ricotta crust, it's truly amazing.

A wonderful pizza experience in Florence. The crust was lighter than other pizzas we had and the…read moreingredients tasted very fresh. We realised after we got our pizza that there wasn't cheese on it, but they happily gave us some grated parmesan to top it. The ambiance was lovely and the staff were very friendly.

Perfect and delicious. Family run, momma, papa, and daughter, Nina…read more From the amazing pizza to the homemade Lemonchello, this place is the best!

We had some drinks around the corner and were hungry so decided to come here due to the great…read morereviews. We walked in and the guy who spoke to us almost seemed bothered that we came in. I felt like it was almost an inconvenience to ask if there was a table for 2 . Once we got sat the waitress who helped us was very nice. We didn't realize how big the pizzas were but the price was great for two of them. I was pulling apart slices but the pizza was soggy and the toppings were coming off BUT the flavor was really good!!!!

We wanted some pizza by the slice and stopped by this place late at night. Very nice staff and…read moredelicious pizza. You choose your toppings (we went with whatever the staff recommended, VERY delicious whatever they chose for us) and then they cook it in the oven. You can get it as a sandwich form or pizza form. Both are great! Would definitely recommend this place to satisfy your pizza craving!

Quaint hole in the wall pizza/panini eatery. Everything was made fresh, and our piping hot…read moreMargheritas just came out of the oven. Friendly chef/owner made us feel less touristy and like an old regular. The crust was crispy and the sauce had tomatoes you could taste. My recommendation is the spinach/cheese foccacia.