Looking for the best sandwich in Florence? These are 9 sandwich shops worth the trip, from the famous names with long queues (All'Antico Vinaio, I Fratellini, Panini Toscani) to small local spots like Semel, SandwiChic and Pino's.
Most Florentine sandwiches are made with schiacciata, a flat, salty bread brushed with olive oil, then filled with Tuscan cured meats like prosciutto, finocchiona and mortadella, pecorino or stracciatella, and spreads like truffle cream or pistachio.
Sandwich shops in Florence by area: near the Duomo, Panini Toscani; between the Duomo and Piazza della Signoria, I Fratellini, I' Girone De' Ghiotti and Da' Vinattieri; by the Uffizi, Ino and All'Antico Vinaio; near Santa Croce, Pino's; near San Marco and the Accademia, SandwiChic; and by the Sant'Ambrogio market, Semel.
Restaurant · Sandwich shop
A family-run deli near Santa Croce, known for generous fillings and sandwiches made fresh to order. A friendly, less touristy alternative to the famous queues.
Restaurant · Sandwich shop
A small panini shop near San Marco with fresh bread, quality Tuscan ingredients and satisfying sandwiches. Handy after the Accademia and David.
Restaurant · Schiacciata shop
Famous for generously stuffed schiacciata with creative combinations of meats, cheeses and sauces. On the same street as I Fratellini, between the Duomo and Piazza della Signoria.
Tip: I Fratellini is a few doors down on the same street, so you can try both.
Restaurant · Sandwich shop
A tiny local favourite by the Sant'Ambrogio market, serving distinctive sandwiches with fillings that change with what's in season.
Tip: Pair it with a walk around the Sant'Ambrogio food market across the square.
Restaurant · Gourmet sandwich shop
A gourmet sandwich shop next to the Uffizi, known for carefully chosen artisan ingredients and well-matched flavour combinations.
Restaurant · Sandwich shop
Right on Piazza del Duomo. Choose your own bread, meats and cheeses, with tastings of Tuscan salumi and pecorino before you pick.
Restaurant · Historic panino shop
A historic hole-in-the-wall panino shop serving traditional Italian meats and cheeses with a small glass of wine. Ideal for a quick bite, eaten standing in the street.
Restaurant · Schiacciata shop
A cosy little shop in a lane near Dante's House, serving warm schiacciata with tasty Tuscan-inspired fillings.
Restaurant · Schiacciata shop
Florence's viral sandwich institution on Via de' Neri, famous for enormous schiacciata sandwiches and indulgent fillings like pistachio cream and truffle spread. Be prepared for queues.
Tip: Go before noon or mid-afternoon to skip the worst of the queue.
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