Patio and second floor indoor dining by Piazzo Maggiore…read more Pluses 1. Good lasagna 2. April spritz good Areas to improve 1. Wine by glass - Sangiovese was not good 2. Ragu too salty Server disappeared and you pay inside at the register. Fun to people watch. Good value. Recommended!

We sat inside on the 2nd floor and had the Emilia platter and assorted Tortellini's and…read moreTortelloni's and a caprese salad. The place is also a deli and has very good food. Delicious in fact. It is a supreme way to avoid all of the suspect English only menu's at the door with strapping young Italians trying to draw you in to eat their generally inauthentic Italian fair. You will see locals in the know here. Our food tour guide directed us to go here and she was correct. The service was very efficient but the young lady serving us was deep into her Italian holiday serving tenure and not exuberant by any stretch of the imagination. Still she didn't make a single mistake. Still a little personality would have earned this place five stars! I'll have to give it four for that only.

in connection with a dairy is this Perl of a Deli-Store. Here you can get cheese of the highest…read morequality, and a lot of other specialties. A every cheese lover's dream to go wild in a shop like this.

From the owner: Formaggeria specializzata, con molti altri prodotti gourmet selezionati con cura da alcuni dei…read moremigliori produttori italiani.

While everyone goes to the kitschy but cute 'la proscutteria' in Parma, they really should be going…read morehere. Salumeria Garibaldi is a legit gastronomic spot respected locally and it deserves all the praise it gets. Very simple interior, in addition to selling cured meats and cheeses, they also offer a delightful array of take-away dishes that look really awesome. Think fresh pasta, brodo and the like. We grabbed parmigiana, aged around 36 months, which is phenomenal. Best paired with balsamic from Modena (the good stuff mind you), it's creamy and brittle in all of the right places, with chunks of salt imbedded in its glory. I really recommend this on your next trip to Parma, remember quality costs!

Got a plate with parma ham, mortadella, salami, and a piece of parmesan cheese, along with the…read morefried bread. Super tasty meats, melts in your mouth. Fried bread wasn't fresh nor hot but it paired well with the meats, wish I had more. Ate there and there was a 1.5 eur (I think?) cover charge. Plate was pretty pricey, I didn't know how pricing works so I wonder if I actually got less than what I should have because I thought it was going to be by weight so I stopped the person cutting me meat when I thought there was enough. In any case, the whole plate came out to be almost $20 (USD) which is a lot for cut meats and parmesan cheese (which I was warned by the person working there that it will be pricey). Tasty but pricey!

This might have been the highlight of our Italy trip. This place is great. While walking we came…read moreacross La Bottega del Chianti and absolutely loved the place. The owner treats everyone like royalty, he passes out glasses of wine along with cheeses, meats and bread with olive oil. There is everything from wine, cheese, bread, vegetables and a hole lot of eclectic items for sale. I can't write great enough reviews for this business. If your in Florence you have to stop by for a great authentic Italy. This is our second time stopping in at La Bottega del Chianti and we weren't disappointed. This is still my favorite place to go while in Florence. I can't recommend it enough. All I can say is GO!!

Omg!!! This is just a lovely wonderful fun eclectic beautiful Italian experience. The owner is on…read moreolder very friendly Italian gentleman , pouring us a glass of wine when we walked in the door, then he poured another and another and maybe a few more, and insisted we try his cheeses, meats, olive oils and bread. He was selling wine, fresh deli, fruits, veggies, wine, olive oils, hand made wood cutting boards, copper pots and pans, vintage jewelry and so much more. I wanted to buy one of everything. This is definitely worth making a quick pop in this place just to say hi! Weirdly wonderful!

This place is 100% worth the hype and wait in the line. The were be many tourist and I think…read moreeveryone should try it at least once (so good, I had it twice). Portions sizes are huge, def could be two meals or split among two people (tip: ask them to cut it in half to share). I got the italiana and the prosciutto was perfect. Even though it's like Italian fast food, all the ingredients taste so fresh. The bread is amazing too!

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.

A small local dairy had its own deli-shop with a great selection of different cheeses, but also…read morequality Parma hams and other delicious. I naturally had to go a little crazy in the goodies, and they were generous with taste testing ...

This famous sandwich shop has been around since WWII serving fresh sandwiches with different…read morespecials everyday. They are busy but the service is quick and most people get take away. Definitely a foodie spot too!

Wow! We went based on reviews and it was fantastic! Artichoke carciofa pie & spicy cavallo crudo…read more(horse tartare) sandwich. The prosciutto sandwich was thin though--would skip that next time. They are takeaway only. A few small tables outside at the next-door pepen cafe that sold coffee, wine, & beer. The line was long to order the food but it moves fast, and they call your name when it's ready.

A hidden gem in Firenze. A quaint meat and cheese shop, offering small bites and sandwiches…read more Alessandro the owner was so kind and welcoming. He recommended a meat and cheese board with some vino that was absolutely divine. I don't think I've ever had such a delicious and fresh off the bone charcuterie as I did today. He sat with us while we snacked sharing with us his family history and 3 generations of business, since 1924. Such a kind soul. I hope his business lasts lifetimes more. It truly is such a special place. Can't wait to get back. Highly recommend. No crowds either.

One of my absolute favorite meals I had while in Italy. Not as well known, as another reviewer…read morementioned, definitely a hidden gem. One I'm so glad my group and I stumbled upon. The family/staff that owns the market and restaurant was so sweet. We stopped by for a lunch and ordered anything they recommended. They were extremely attentive and wanted us to have the best experience. We had the Ribollita and their charcuterie board for 2. It was such a treat! I've never had Ribollita before then, but it tasted so fresh and homey. It was as if a family had invited you to their home for a meal. The eating space is a tiny, so if you find an open table definitely try to grab a bite there! The walls are also littered with post it notes from customers who have had the pleasure of eating there. Such a great eatery!

Convenient grocery store with so many items jammed into the small space. The bakery and deli offer…read morea nice selection. Try not to go during peak hours or you'll be bumping into people.

An excellent place it shop while you are in Italy. Great food bargain and had everything you need…read moreto survive.

Deliciousness between crispy soft bread. Loved everything about our sandwich and fries. Lots of…read moreoutdoor seating. Busy waitress. Clean bathroom. Sorry no photo...we ate it all up! lol

This little sandwich shop has some delicious sandwich combinations and makes the perfect lunch…read morespot. Our Airbnb was directly across from it, and we could see the lines at all hours with mostly locals, which was a good sign. I got the prosciutto and truffle sandwich, and it was dreamy truffle bliss. It is amazing that something as simple as bread, prosciutto, and truffle spread can taste so good. My husband got a salami and pecorino sandwich which was more his speed. He really enjoyed his sandwich and finished it in no time. Prices are cheap enough that we could've split another sandwich if we had had the room, but there was no need. The only downside to this place is the lack of seating. The seating in front of the sandwich shop actually belongs to the bar next door so we weren't able to sit there. We were able to find a public bench on the street to enjoy our sandwiches, but be prepared if you're carrying a lot of luggage around with you like we were.