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.

I Vinaio an itsy bitsy little wine and beer shop on Via delle Carre, near Piazza San Jacopino. The…read morewines on tap cost around €2- €5 a bottle and all come from Tuscany or Sicily. I bought a red "Morello" that was amazing for only €3 here. Unlike most wine stores in Florence, this store also carries a wide selection of artisan beer. Though there is no beer on tap, their prices for bottled specialty beer are not extraordinarily high, so it's easy enough to come and try a couple from their selection to find one you really like. The owners are very knowledgeable, so if you are unsure of what to try, just ask them and they will help you select the perfect wine or beer to fit your tastes. If you are in the mood for something bubbly, they also have prosecco on tap, how amazing is that?!

Gianni is the wonderful proprietor of this wine bar and helpful to non-…read moreItalian visitors. He recommended a nice Brunello Di Montalcino paired with local Tuscan cheeses, salami, prosciutto, dried tomatoes, bread and of course olive oil. He has many wines by the glass at super affordable prices and of course a deep selection of bottles. Can't go wrong here!

Looking for a really cute little place near San Lorenzo to snack on a yummy panino and a {really…read moregood} glass of wine? Then Casa del Vino is the place you want to be. I can't believe I have lived here this long and have never been...until now! Finding it can be a bit of a challenge due to it's umbiguous location amongsnt the market traffic in San Lorenzo but once you find it - you pretty much feel like you've discovered a pot of gold. Well at leats, if you are a hungry wino like me. Very small inside, not much space to sit but pick what kind of bread you want and get that panino made. I got one filled with sun-dried tomatoes, burrata (heaven) and prosciutto. Their wine selection is very decent and I got a lambrusco secco which was heaven in a world where normally Lambrusco sucks. Total price for my panino and wine? 7 euros. Which for Italian 'fast slow food' is a bit high but it was so good, I didn't even think about it. So when you are in the center searching for THAT tiny place with great wine and good crostini & panini - head over to Casa del Vino and trust me.. try that burrata..

Delicious food, good wine and friendly service. Cozy little spot you might walk past but stop in!!!read more

We walked by this wine bar and store and decided to take a look inside. So much wine and liquor!…read moreIt's a cute store. We decided to take a break from walking and have a glass of wine. Wish we had more time to do their wine tasting. The man helping us with the wine was friendly and very nice. He was patient with us and helped us pick the wine to try. The two ladies at the entrance to the store weren't as friendly.

Enoteca F.lli Zanobini is a historic wine shop in Florence, active since 1944, offering selected…read moreTuscan wines, wine by the glass, and an authentic local atmosphere in the heart of the city. Visitors looking for a real wine shop in Florence, a traditional wine bar, or a genuine place to enjoy Chianti Classico and other Italian labels will find history, hospitality, and quality at Enoteca Zanobini.

This is my favorite place to hang out in Florence. Stand at the bar right off the street and meet…read morelocals and tourists. Engage in great conversations. The Italians are not afraid to discuss politics and are refreshingly frank about their opinions. The wine selections by the glass are on the board. Prices range from cheap to not so cheap, but fair. The bottled wine selection is extensive and the friendly and knowledgeable staff will guide you to exactly what you would want. After I get off the train and drop off my bags, this is the first place I go to.

This bar I know only by night since it has become one of the "meeting" spot for the Florentine…read morecrowd. It has a wide open outdoor on the street (but be careful not to be too loud because people live there) and inside it's all bar counter and a few tables. Cocktails here are great and people are nice. When you don't know where to go, swing by i Macci, there'll be people hanging for sure!

Eat and drink here!…read more Friendly and helpful staff, great pastas, and delicious wine. They're open from breakfast till 2am, the menu changes daily and it's adored by the locals. There isn't anything that I didn't love. I made sure my last meal in Florence was a pasta lunch at this gem

Run by an old couple and they are great. It's a small wine drinking location with the some…read moreappetizers and tapas. The wine is good and the tapa I had was great. It was a Florence speciality; chicken liver. Before anyone days grows, I was a bit nervous but it's known in Florence so I had to try it. It was delicious. The spread didn't taste like liver at all. You'd never know but it was delicious. It is a great place to take a break during your day in Florence.

I recently visited Vini e Delizie and had a wonderful experience. The wine was excellent and the…read moreprices were very good.

An amazing wine shop near the Duomo of Florence. You would think wine would be overprized here but…read morethe opposite is true. The prices are fair, the owners are knowledgeable and helpful in their advice. What else to say, when you're in Florence and in need of good (Italian) wine (or anywhere else in the world, they ship wines just about everywhere) visit this wine shop.

I shopped there in 2010 and had items shipped back to the states. It took longer than two weeks,…read morealmost 5 weeks, and other than a leaky olive oil, everything was fine and taste delicious. I am now out of olive oil and I have been trying to order more from them, I have their business card, but their site is down, has been down for two weeks. I also emailed them, but have yet to hear back. My next step is to pay the costly fees and call them. Tammy W. Do you have any suggestions on how to get a hold of them? I still gave them 5 stars because the the husband and wife team were so nice and very knowledgeable. Just wish It was easier to contact them.

Tiny little wine bar, not too far from a bunch of restaurants, cheap happy hour drinks (2€ for a…read moreglass of chianti). There's nothing super special about this place, but I really liked it. Maybe because I was the only person there every time I went, so I could relax and enjoy my wine and my book.

During a heatwave and both feeling a little off, we almost skipped dinner and stopped in this place…read morefor a glass of wine. It's a small winebar that offers a limited menu of cured meats and cheeses and breads, and a wide range of wines and other drinks. I settled for the house red, a basic Chianti, and my DC had the Classico (mine from a cask; his from a bottle). We weren't even sure we wanted food, but the owner suggested a small sampling of meats, cheese, and bread--and I'm really glad he did! 2 kinds of Tuscan salame--one mild, one stronger, some wonderful pecorino cheese, and slices of lardo--thin delicate pure fat that he recommended we put on top of the warmed foccacia and let it melt a bit. We found we did have small appetites after all--and enjoyed ourselves immensely. We were the only anglophones in the place--which was also a really wonderful change from many of the larger fancier restaurants. Highly recommended (ignore the Tripadvisor review in English that references reheated food--that's clearly the wrong place).