Amazing food court cafeteria restaurant food galore.... open late and with so many variations of foods to try. This was a wonderful place for us to stop by every night for dessert and night cap. It is always packed with people especially during soccer games. read more

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This is a gem in a huge food court. They served 7 pork dumplings for a mere 8 euro! The dumplings were chewy on the outside and all meat on the inside--in other words, they were perfection! My husband had some stir fry of shredded beef and other things, which he ordered without Asian flavor. He loved it so much, he inhaled it! Unlike most food courts in America, this one had table service for drinks. The server provided awesome service, too. It seemed as though we had just sat down with our food, ordered our drinks and she returned with them! read more

If you're a tourist, you'll like this place. Love it for what it is-- largely a tourist trap but with good food and outstanding varieties of it. If you're looking for a Catalunyan market, or one in Paris, this one ain't it. Call yourself a "foodie" if you want, but don't mistake this place for wizardry, it's Food Channel grade on its best day. This said, it has some genuinely good stuff, including cheeses, fresh meats and fishes, and a few interesting delicacies. There are olive oil/vinegar traps with fun sampling, but some of their stuff is as overpriced as First Class on Singapore Air. It can be fun, but take it with a grain of salt. read more

This is a must if you go to Florence! There is a building and on the 2nd floor you will find Inside many food and dessert stands with great prices! Its a great place to taste Tuscan and Italian cuisine, all in one place! There is also a bar with many beer/cocktail/wine options read more

A must visit when in Florence. An excellent food court upstairs and the downstairs is packed with quality food goods !

Came here everyday when I was visiting. It's like a giant food court so it's bound to have something for everyone! Pasta, pizza, arancini, cannoli, risotto... all the Italian basics! read more

Mercato Centrale - Gnocchi al funghi - Food Court Near Me - Florence, FI

Doesn't get much better than this! A food lover's paradise. Everything you can imagine under one roof plus the warm hospitality of the people! After all it's Italy! Nothing compares. read more

Can't go wrong with so many good options for everyone in the group. Make sure you stop by Savini for truffle pasta. Grab a spritz and espresso at one of the many bars. The bottom market isn't open in the evening but the second floor restaurants stay open late. We were not able to find an elevator so folks with mobility concerns may find it difficult to get to the second floor. Ascending and descending escalators are on different sides of the building. read more

Pure joy. I only wish that I could have spent MORE time here! I was staying extremely close by and really wish I would have come here for more than one meal! I wandered around the market on the upper level since the bottom area was cleared out for the day. Everything on the top floor looked incredibly good. They had gelato, pizza, bars, pasta.... also areas for shopping. I ended up having lunch at one of the restaurants with a nice bar area. I had a glass of house red wine, a meat and cheese plate, and then a fantastic vegetable lasagna. It was so good! I highly recommend that you make this a stop in Florence! read more

Amazing mix of produce and talent, grab ingredients downstairs or food upstairs, all is great! read more

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Yes, yes, yes! You need to come to this place. I cannot stress how much I love this place. Compared to any fancy restaurant you may be intrigued to visit, this lively food court atmosphere will give you a much more worthwhile experience. All whilst savouring delicious Italian food whether you want freshly made pasta, pizza made in front of your eyes or cannolis freshly piped when you order, you won't be disappointed! Plus this place is open until midnight! There's no excuse not to go. read more

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In the course of 2 days in Florence, we ate at Mercato Centrale 3 times. This is a testament to the quality and variety offered by the market. The first floor consists of mostly food shops (vegetables, seafood, butchers, etc.), where we bought treats such as truffle salami, pecorino cheese, and aged balsamic vinegar. The second floor is composed entirely of prepared food stands. All of them looked good, but our favorites were one of the sandwich stands which offered lampredotto al tartuffo (cow stomach cooked with truffles) and the cannoli made by the coffee bar in the central island. The lampredotto was very tender, which is a necessity for stomach. The cannoli was the best we ate on our trip: the shell was perfectly crisp and you could really taste the sheep's milk in the filling, it was not overly sweet. The only reason I do not give 5 stars is because the second floor was filled with tourists and certain stands were overpriced for the quality (the pasta stand, e.g.). Overall though, the market offers plenty of tasty, reasonably-priced options. read more

It is a really fun place to visit, when we were here the downstairs market was up and running (perhaps a bit too late?). The upstairs is pretty cool. Hubby and I shared a really good chianina beef cheeseburger, a huge piece of lasagna, and some adult beverages. It is kind of communal seating, but that didn't bother us like it usually does, as our table mates were from USA as well, and we enjoyed their company. read more

We absolutely enjoyed the experience at the market. The food was amazing. We had the bet pizza in Italy there! Awesome cooking class inside too. Wish we had more time in Florence to do the class. The market is a must read more

Mercato Centrale - Capri pizza! - Food Court Near Me - Florence, FI

Wherever I travel, I love finding indoor food markets that provide a variety of food options under one roof. This place was heaven on earth ( or in Florence)! During our quick stay in Florence, we did a lot of walking around and ended our day at this indoor market. It's not a huge place, may be about 30 vendors that provide a nice variety , including Italian classics as well as desserts. We even got to see some really expensive truffle mushrooms in a case. My friend ordered several small dishes to sample. I had a really good sandwich , made of slow cooked tongue stuffed in corner of pizza crust, topped with a green sauce. I finished it off with two scoops of gelato and was pleased to have experienced another food market during my travels. read more

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If you love food...looking at it, smelling it, preparing it and, of course, eating it....you MUST come here. More than once. Prepare to spend hours. And come hungry. Be sure to go upstairs although the main level will overwhelm you. read more

I cannot wait to return to this market!! It's smack-dab in hustle and bustle of Florence. You can't go wrong visiting this spot even if it's just for a quick coffee. It's a farm-to-table kind of place. The lower area has booths with produce and looks like an old warehouse. As soon as you get upstairs you see lots of cute stores, great restaurants, cooking classes, and just generally busy fun all around you. We were fortunate to find a charging station with all the different cords that allowed us to charge our phones. Our next trip to Florence will definitely include a stop in at the Mercato Centrale! read more

This gem is located near the rundown looking Basilica of San Lorenzo and hidden behind shabby vendor stalls hawking leather goods. The less than glamorous entrance presentation belies a vibrant thriving food hall packed with lively actions and a happy crowd. We discovered it on our last afternoon in Florence. It's actually quite close to our hotel by the Duomo. There is an ample variety of food choices including authentic Sushi and Chinese la mian and dumplings besides Italian favorites. The layout is actually better than others we had been to in Brooklyn, Seville, Anaheim and Madrid. This would probably be a good place to come for lunch. Since we just had lunch before coming here we tried some sushi which was fresh and authentic. Has wine and beer for €5 and people watch. Definitely worth the visit. read more

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I can't believe I'm just now getting around to reviewing this place, it was my pride and joy during my entire study abroad semester. I've never been disappointed by a single purchase or meal here and highly recommend all to check it out as well! I would come here on a nightly basis and order the pesto pasta special and an Aperol spritz. It'd be under €15 and so fresh and tasty. Other great things - the Neapolitan pizzas, the gelato crepe, fried seafood platter, little Eataly-like stand, lampredotto, etc. My last day in Florence, I ordered a plate of the truffle pasta and it may very well have been one of the best pasta dishes I've ever had. Expensive, but well worth every penny. The bottom floor has a bunch of local vendors with ample fresh produce and an extensive gift selection. I got a bunch of truffle / olive oil and balsamic vinegar kits to take home to family! This entire place is a treasure, whether you're looking for a specific type of Italian food or a specialty grocery item, you're bound to find it here. If you could only eat / shop at one place in all of Florence, this would be it! read more

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THE BEST PIZZA in Florence!! This is delicious food. There are so many options and everything is so fresh. The pizza is one of my favorite things in the Mercato. Plenty of foods to choose from. The pizza is my go to, the tomatoes are so fresh. GO HERE! read more

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I didn't care for this market/food court it was fast food. The pizza was sub par and they were rushing it so it was a little doughy. The fried mixed basket was soggy and cold? It was just ok for me. I don't think I'd try it again. read more

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Mercato Centrale is a fun, fresh conglomeration of "food stands" with an American vibe. They even have an Eataly inside, which is exactly what the setup reminds me of. I came here twice, because good food, free AC and wi-fi, and it's right next to the San Lorenzo Market/Medici Chapel area. The first time I had the Lampredotta Sandwich. At first, i thought it might be lamb, but I was quickly informed that the sandwiche comprised of beef stomach/tripe and if you please, a parsley green sauce and a spicy sauce as well as some of jus. Not for those wary to try exotic flavors, but I was a fan and would recommend to people wanting to try a local street food that isn't pasta/pizza. The second time, my friend got a small tray of roasted potatoes and really fresh, delicious fruit juice. I got the truffle platter that had truffle bruschetta, a small salad and mouthwatering proscuitto and salami. This was divine and worth the splurge (10 euros). They have a lot of other great choices to choose from. The seafood selection looked popular (though I had just come from Cinque Terre so I passed) as well as the pasta, mozzerella and gelato stations. Definitely see this place as a top suggestion for visitors of Florence! read more

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Love this place!!! Our biggest problem was not having enough time/enough meals to try more places here! It's a perfect stop for breakfast, cafe, lunch, apertivo, or dinner. Between the upstairs filled with excellent restaurants and the downstairs filled with amazing market stalls, it's a one stop shop. We stayed literally one block from here, which was amazing. Are here at least 3 times! read more

Mercato Centrale - Cafe bar downstairs! - Food Court Near Me - Florence, FI

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FIND THE TRUFFLE CORNER PRONTO! The best white truffle pasta I have every digested. Very upset with myself I did not return to buy another plate. If you like truffles, get the white truffle and don't cheat yourself by being cheap and getting the black for 9 euros less. I just about fought my husband for rights to lick the plate. Cannolis were so-so at the market. Instead, skip it, walk around the Duoma and find the cannoli shop where you can build your own. You'll thank me. And you won't feel as guilty because you had to walk to get it. read more

A top notch location for food, drink, relaxation, warmth, and culture. I highly recommend giving this market a visit, preferably as your midday hiatus from sight seeing, or perhaps as a nightcap. It's centrally located, at about a 5-10 minute walk from Il Duomo, near or in St. Lorenzo Square, I believe. It's a bit hidden, and disguised in matching architecture with its surrounding, and above the market floor level. Give it a visit, and you'll find a variety of cuisine to partake and enjoy. It's similar to LA's Grand Central Market. One of the main things I noticed was how great the service was to me and my party. They're all kind, and manage to speak whatever language you need, typically either basic English, or a Mixture of Latin languages (like Spanish/Portuguese for me). They are also very attentive and keep their areas very clean. I saw a waiter wipe off and rearrange his counter at least 5 times while I was enjoying a drink. There wasn't one person that came off as rude or annoying. The lighting is on point, the heaters are placed to keep most (not all) tables warm, the music is vibrant, and the cuisine is home brewed. The market is a central local for a myriad little stores and bars, wherein you may look and choose whatever your stomach and mind desire. Each stand is of its own accord, selling different dishes at different prices. Most of the dishes cost from 4-15 Euro, and the drinks are around 3 Euro. Coffee is much cheaper than soda, and while I did not partake, the wine seemed to be a very popular choice. So popular that I com got annoyed by so many snobs circling their glass around and around. After picking out your path of food, you can take your dishes to the table of your choice and sit for as long as you need. Enjoy the heaters (in winter), enjoy the free wifi, and enjoy the company above all. The service is kind and quick, especially for how they are making everything from scratch for the most part. Most of the waiters and bus boys/girls speak English, or in my case I managed to get by with a mixture of Spanish and Portuguese. I can't recall the name of each establishment in the market, but I had some incredible homemade fries, Pattata Frita. The house special tortellini with ham and chef sauce was creamy, and very sweet. I wasn't too impressed with the chicken, but above all in USA, there is less fat, and the white meat has a tender sweet aftertaste. The pastries and the Gelato are all terrific options as well, and I swear you could easily stay here for a good 2 or 3 hours. To add on to making this your midday rest, there are free restrooms that aren't too dirty, and there is a food market/grocery floor below the food court. read more

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Best burrata I have ever eaten. Everything is fresh and looks as tasted, just amazing!!! Worth the visit. We ate chicken, sausage, burrata, burrata , salad. Cherry tomatoes are the best! read more

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This is a self-serve restaurant that can be crowded and somewhat intimidating on your first visit. There must be a couple dozen food stands all around the perimeter of the restaurant, with seating in the middle. First, you have to get your drinks--water, beer, wine, whatever--and pay for them at one of the two bars (always crowded), then pick out what you want to eat and pay for it, and finally find an empty table unless one of your party has already found a spot. Most of the food is already prepared, but you may have to wait while yours is cooked or mixed or reheated. Pretty good selection, pretty good food, and very reasonably priced. read more

After reading the reviews and the recommendation from Rick Steves, I really wanted to enjoy this place. But it didn't live up to the hype. Great tourist find. Lots to see and almost to busy to enjoy. I found the service to be almost unfriendly . If you go, go early. Try not to get your hopes up. read more

What a wonderful market! Downstairs you find the food stalls including fish, meat, poultry, vegetables & other little stores. One to visit is Altobio. It is full of treats from Tuscany. We had a tasting of black and white truffles in various forms - oil, honey and paste with mushrooms. Next was a balsamic vinegar tasting which was also very educational. Upstairs are the food stalls. We returned to them in the evening and enjoyed yummy pizza (with wine, of course)! I plan to return! read more

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I would have eaten here every day If I had know about it sooner. You know that extra suitcase you bought along to fill up for the return flight? This is the place to fill that up. Everything you need in one location. From food to nicknacks spread across a wide assortment of vendors. We loaded up on dried peppers, liquor, olive oils, vinegars, and cheeses. We also started preparing our own meals later in the trip. Many our our ingredients came from this location. From fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, prosciutto, fresh breads and so much more. Vendors are short tempered and have NO patience for tourists. They are selling mostly to locals, which is why the prices are lower and products are genuine. Slow them down or get in their way - be prepared to be harshly scolded. We did notice a collection of Asian vendors selling Italian goods with questionable authenticity. We choose only to do business with the Italians. It seemed impolite to do otherwise even if it meant a slightly higher price. The area surrounding this mark it surrounded by tourist traps. The Gypsies abound. So be on guard as you move through. read more

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Went on a weekend and this place was PACKED. Had to lurk for about 15 minutes to get a seat...! Lots of great choices but since I was starving, I chose the first thing that looked yummy and ordered a platter of fried goodness. I should have walked around though, because there was a pasta place on the other side I would have enjoyed more. My favorite thing about the place: they have the cutest fresh mozzarella cart that rolls around the entire floor. Love it!! read more

Mercato Centrale - Fresh mozzarella! Delicious! - Food Court Near Me - Florence, FI

Such a fun place! Reminded us of City Kitchen in NYC (which we love). Tons of options to chose from : hamburgers, steak, pasta, seafood, desserts. They had this insane crepe toward the back of the building that is Asian inspired with long crispy won tons inside the crepe wrapped up with sauces and meat (or veggies if you prefer). So fun to watch them being made and eating it was even better. Came back the next day just for that crepe! Oh yes and the homemade fresh potato chips.... don't waste your time with the smaller size. You are likely on vacation! read more

A local market downstairs where people can buy anything from meat and seafood to cheese and dried mushrooms. They definitely have something for everyone just for the shops and markets below! However, we were more interested in what they had to offer upstairs because we were hungry and cold. Interesting enough, the upstairs is heated while the downstairs is not. Kind of a pain with a stroller as there are no lifts at this place. To start, we ordered this artichoke stuffed chicken thigh with potatoes at this Rotisserie place. At 12 euros, it was a bit pricy, but it tasted great. The chicken and artichoke was not overly seasoned and was moist. The potatoes that came with the plate was also moist and perfectly seasoned. Definitely didn't feel like food court food. To complement our meal, we ordered a bottle of wine from a wine shop at the food court. They had a wide selection, but we chose something that went well with our meal and was really affordable at 15 euros for the bottle. One of the shops had fresh pasta and we decided to give it a try. At 9 euros, there wasn't much pasta for what we paid, but it was one of the tastiest pasta dishes we had in Italy! To wrap things, we enjoyed a cannoli from one of stalls. At 3 euros, they filled the cannoli after you buy it and it taste very different from other cannoli I had in Italy in that this one was made from pistachios. If you happen to be in Florence, you should pay this place a visit! read more

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Came across this market completely by accident and I'm glad I did. I think this place was the first kinda hipster place I've seen in all of Italy. Tons of options for food. I went to the seafood market here and had the fried combination. Delicious amazing can't go wrong. If you love seafood just stop in and order anything. read more

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This food court is inside a random building, and we only knew about it because our tour guide is a local. This food court had so many options to choose from. It gets crowded the later it is, so if you're American, try and eat around 5:30/6:00 and it won't be crowded, since Italians eat 7:30/8:00 or so. We got pizza, burgers, and cannolis from here, all of which were good. The employees were also super friendly to us as well. read more

Wow, this is a great place to stay, to watch and to eat a lot of good food. I like this place. Das ist echt ein schöner Platz in Florenz. Draußen all die Lederhändlerstände, dann die untere Markthalle mit all den Lebensmitteln und wenn man dann nach oben geht..... Der Hammer. Was für ein Getümmel , all die Menschen die schauen, nach was leckerem zum Essen, die in die Auslagen der Stände schauen und dann irgendwann genüsslich ihr Essen auf den reichhaltigen Plätzen verzehren. Sehr schön. Kann ich nur empfehlen. read more

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Great variety at good prices whether you want a snack, a panino, a primo or more in the original food hall. This summer, you can get an appetizer and beverage (beer, wine, or cocktails) for 10€. The only thing less than ideal about this place is the heat - no air conditioning and heat does indeed rise. read more

SO many food options to choose from here it's a food lovers dream come true. You can sit wherever and order from the various food stands, or wait for a waiter to take your drink order at your seat. I had a caprese plate from one spot and an arancini ball from another. The food market on the first floor is also quite lovely with fish, meat, cheese, veggie/fruit stalls as well as spice and dry good shops also. They have Wi-Fi and bathrooms which is also a plus! read more

Such a amazing market with a variety of foods. The bottom floor houses a plethora of ingredients that are extremely fresh. The second floor has rows of stalls that sell their own set of special dishes. No 2 stalls are the same. You can never get tired of what they have to offer here! read more

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Feeling overwhelmed? Or maybe you're too tired to research and think about what to eat and where to go? Don't fret! Mercado Centrale has a variety of everything. Italian, seafood, fried food, meat food, produce, plain meat to cook at home, etc etc. If you want to shop for produce, meat, or want to get food where locals go, check out the first floor. You can get fresh pasta for 5 Euros versus 7-8 Euros on the second floor. Also check out the famous Nerbone and order a beef or tri tip sandwhich. It is delish! For all the touristy food type, go on the second floor. It is still tasty but a bit pricier yet reasonable compared to restaurants outside the surrounding areas. Overall a really cool place to go and another plus side is you pass a lot of vendors where you can shop for your souvenir. read more