This was an off-the-beaten path/hidden gem that we stumbled upon when visiting Florence. My husband…read moreand 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!

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.

When in Florence, this is the place to get your famous sandwiches. There are 4 of the same…read morerestaurants in the same block and depending on the day and all 4 can be open with lines out the door. Just pick the line that is the shortest as they are the same restaurant. The lines do move fast despite the lines. The sandwiches are delicious and are huge (may be 2 meals for some people). FYI: If you are at the Santa Maria Novella Train Station, you can also find the restaurants on the main floor and the basement floor.

This is definitely a famous spot for sandwiches in Florence. Take this review with a grain of salt,…read moresince I didn't order the most famous sandwich, but one I thought I would like the best flavor wise. The bread was flavorful but very hard. After my second bite my jaw hurt from chewing. I really enjoyed the sauces the put on my sandwich. I would say from the three sandwiches my friends and I ordered, the spreads/sauces on all of them were our favorite part. The line moves fast, so if you do decide to go don't be intimidated by it. Overall, the sandwich was a 6/10.

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.

The best place to get classic Florentine sandwiches. It's a small booth and there's no inside…read moreseating but they do have chairs if you can grab one. The line is long right around lunch time but it moves fairly fast. They have a variety of choices so you might need time to decide. We got the proscuitto arrosto e crema tartufata and finocchiona e crema de formaggio. Proscuitto Arrosto E Crema Tartufata- The bread is soft and fresh. The roasted ham is tasty and the truffle cream adds a lovely flavor and ties the dish together. Finocchiona E Crema De Formaggio- Can't sing enough of their bread's praises! The tuscan salami is spicy and flavorful. The fennel is slightly sweet and the cream cheese is smooth and light. Great experience overall!

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!

Really, really anticipated this treat. We walked and walked and finally arrive and to our shock…read morethere was no line. Guess we got lucky. The porchetta in the window were jaw dropping beautiful. We ordered the porchetta with the spicy red salsa. We watched it being made. The porchetta sandwich was very good just not great. The pork had a great taste but just very dry. Guess I should have asked for more sauce. Service was great. Would we return? Probably not. Although I do recommend one trying it. Like I said...great taste just dry. Very reasonably priced.

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.

Fantastic sandwiches served by a great guy. Lots of meat and vegetarian options. Two styles of…read morebread, both of which are delicious. Stop lining up for panini places you saw on Tik Tok and come here with no line!

Went there for a good sandwich because it was recommended but, when i went to ask for arugula on my…read moresandwich, which is very popular and known in Italy. I got screamed at, not even joking about how that is some "Mafia Shit" and I don't think i could count the amount of times the word "fucking" came out of his mouth, definitely not good customer service and spits in food so if u want a sandwich with a side of spit this is your place and the place was dull and dirty.

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!!