When in Florence, this is the place to get your famous sandwiches. There are 4 of the same restaurants 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. read more

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This is definitely a famous spot for sandwiches in Florence. Take this review with a grain of salt, since 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. read more

All'Antico Vinaio - La Diablo - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

Impressive, filling sandwiches. Unique combinations. Line moves quickly. Research the menu ahead of time and be prepared to order as soon as you turn the corner into the restaurant. They fresh cut the meat, take a whole mozzarella ball and whole tomato and put it in your sandwich. Amazing. Menu is not in English and translator apps don't help define the different meats, so good luck! read more

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Worth the tourist trap line. We went around 11:45 and got our food 30 minutes later. There are actually two stores next to each other so you can get in either line! We got the Tuscana after seeing many people recommending it on Yelp - nice work y'all! It was delicious. All their ingredients are clearly fresh including their bread. We also asked for them to cut our sandwich in half and it was just right for two people. read more

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Fresh baked bread out of the oven. The sandwich is a pretty good size! If you ask the workers they will cut it in half for you! With that being said, ate half of the sandwich and felt so full. I saw many people order just one for themselves and not finishing it. Ordered the Italiano and it was perfect packed with fresh ingredients!!! Would return back when I return to Florence one day! Restaurant is super chill and casual with seating. There's even free restrooms to use which was a nice bonus! read more

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I got the Vegetarian #2 sandwich here, which I absolutely loved Starting off, the bread was crackly, satisfying, and immensely fresh I haven't had this type of bread on a sandwich before, and it was pretty fantastic. You could tell that it was freshly baked by the inside My favorite part of the inside was the combination of the cream of mushrooms and the stracchino soft cheese. My only complaint here would be that there wasn't more of this, as it was spread a bit unevenly on the sandwich. However, when I got to take a bite of these, I was pretty much in heaven due to how good it was. The cheese in particular was unlike any I've had before - and it was so addicting I do think the amount of rocket leaves could've been toned down - and as I mentioned - the full sandwich seemed a bit hastily assembled. However, due to the kiosk ordering, there was essentially no line, and our sandwiches were done in a few minutes Also, these sandwiches are super cheap. I think the meat ones might've been better, but I chose the vegetarian one this time around read more

All'Antico Vinaio - vegetarian #2 - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

This place is kind of for the lack of a better comparison, the five guys of Italy. Saw this chain quite frequently during our trip. It's like fast food with excellent ingredients. I kid you not when I say the Paradiso may have been one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. Bar none hands down. I don't even know how to explain it but it's one of one and you have to try it. Would go again and want to make that thing at home. read more

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I picked up my all'antico vinaio at the Florence train station. I'd been meaning to try it before but usually would stumble upon it when I wasn't hungry. Perfect item to eat half at the shop and half on the train or for sharing. The portion is huge! I decided to order the golosa with mortadela (my guilty pleasure ) burrata, tomotato, and pesto. It was delicious! And, the bread toasted to perfection. So so good. It can be a little intimidating choosing from the at least 24 options, so I suggest choosing your meat first and going from there. Apparently they have locations in LA, Vegas and NY. All in all it lives up to the hype! And a must eat while in Italy. read more

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Always a good time at an All'Antico and this one also delivers. Their ingredients are so fresh and flavorful. Also consistently generous; one is enough for two people. The highlight is the bread, so crusty so fresh. I can never get bored of it. Absolutely wortht the hype. read more

All'Antico Vinaio - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

I have seen lines wrapped all over this place. Its essentially a little booth you walk into to order. The day we went there was no lines at all! It was cold and rainy. We took our sandwiches to go and at them at the hotel. All kinds of great flavors and combinations. Theres a location here in Napoli, so I will get another yummy sandwich here soon! read more

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I got the Toscano, 9/10. Really good sandwich. The beard is so soft on the inside but still has that crispy outer shell. The portions are also huge, and so much meat! Also, the onion spread was so flavorful. I wish I could have this again.. The hype is real But I don't know if it's worth waiting longer than 30-45 mins. Thankfully I didn't have to read more

Even though the cheese was juicy, i found the bread to be hard and dry. The mortadella and cheese were really good though. Just didn't like the bread. The shop was very crowded when we were leaving. Hard to find a table also. Very large portion. We couldn't finish and had to take home. read more

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Solid little sandwich joint with great bread and quick service. Don't let the long lines scare you. This walk up goes quick and you'll be pleased with the local options. Pick up a sandwich drink and find a piece of history to sit on while you enjoy this local staple. Note, no seating options so plan on getting it to go. read more

All'Antico Vinaio - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

Please feel free to scroll right past my 3 star review and onto the tens of thousands of 5 star reviews... my husband loooooves a sandwich and put this on our must visit list while in Florence. We came on the early side around 11:30am and got through the line in under 15 minutes. There are 3 separate lines that you can get in so the operation is pretty efficient but once you have your sandwich there is almost nowhere to sit. You will see people with their sandwiches all over the place for several blocks in the vicinity. We ordered the Dante and the Inferno and after one or two bites we tossed them and moved on. It seems like they are known for their creams but the truffle cream on the Dante was so rich and completely overwhelmed all the other flavors in the sandwich. The Inferno was just bland, the eggplant was not even a little bit spicy and the whole thing just wasn't great. I know the internet loves this place but our experience was pretty underwhelming. read more

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Clearly some kind of a phenomenon, packed during lunch and afternoon hours. Line moves pretty fast for the number of people in it. It looks like there are three options adjacent and across the street to diffuse the crowds. Sandwiches are HUGE. Massive. I would recommend sharing with one other person. We felt so full each having a whole sandwich for lunch that we didn't eat until after noon the next day. We also noted innumerable others looking overstuffed roaming the streets with defeated looks on their faces. Sandwiches were good but not amazing in our opinion. 3 out of 4 sandwiches we had were too salty, and frankly the pasta in the trattorias in the area is so good would recommend maybe that option. Staff were very friendly and helpful with ordering. read more

The best "cold" (room temp) sandwich I have ever had. I went in the middle of the day, so waiting, ordering, and getting the food took less than 10 minutes. Very cool interior which was reminiscent of a deli counter with various meats and toppings everywhere and you could see them building the sandwiches right in front of you. The sandwiches. I got two. The first was a porchetta sandwich. This was not my favorite. Still good, but didn't quite do it for me. The other sandwich was amazing. It was a truffle salami, truffle honey, and pecorino cream sandwich. The bread is a better focaccia. Not as thick, slightly crispier, but so much flavor and still very moist. The honey I think was the x factor. The meat and cheese were very good, but the added sweetness took it to a whole new level. Absolutely delicious and a must visit. See some sights and head over for a top 5 sandwich. read more

All'Antico Vinaio - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

We loved this sandwich place so much that we went three times -- twice in Florence and once in Rome. That's how good it was! My husband's favorite is the Paradiso sandwich. It comes with a generous amount of cream cheese and pistachios, and he especially enjoyed the crunchy pistachio bits in every bite. My favorite is the Inferno sandwich, which has just the right amount of spice and delicious eggplant -- such a great combo. Honestly, you can't go wrong with any flavor here; everything we tried was excellent. The portions are huge. Technically, one sandwich is big enough to share, but we were so hungry that we each had one. And let me tell you, one sandwich goes a long way -- I was still full the next morning! If you're in Florence or Rome, this spot is absolutely worth a visit. read more

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There are lots of hype on this place. The lines seem long. And there are about three stores with the same name in the same spot. They sell sandwiches with variety of combination of meat, veggies, sauces, and other. They look great, big and they are affordable, about 12-15 euros per sandwich. After tasting them, they taste alright. Just the hype made it sound like it was bettter but in reality it wasn't. They were just normal sandwiches and I had better elsewhere... read more

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Worth the hype. Huge sandwich for reasonable price Great flavor. Bread is crispy and tender all at once. Super fresh. Medici- Cooked ham, stracchino, artichoke cream, and arugula. Summer- Prosciutto crudo, fiordilatte mozzarella, tomato, and basil. ​ The guys who work there were very welcoming and patient with us as we asked questions. They're used to tourists and spoke enough English to help us. read more

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The sandwich was good and HUGE, but for the price and with all the hype, It fell flat. I got the Italiana, with prosciutto, mozzarella, tomatoes and pesto. All ingredients were fresh but the bread was a let down, it was hard and tasted like it was sitting out for a while. read more

This is a very popular sandwich shop with a lot of hype, so I had to give them a try when I was in Florence. When you get here, you'll see multiple storefronts. We ordered at the kiosk, which was convenient, easy, and the line was much shorter. Afterwards, they will call your number when the order is ready, so stay alert. It wasn't super busy, so I got my sandwich in 10 mins. I ordered the Inferno sandwich, which includes porchetta with spicy cream and eggplant. I thought the sandwich was good, it was packed and very filling. The spicy kick was also a nice touch. Ask them to cut the sandwich in half so that you can see that fantastic cross section! In retrospect, I wouldn't say that it was the best sandwich that I've had. Maybe my expectations were too high due to the hype. Still, I did enjoy the sandwich and would recommend them. However, if the line is too long, there are many other sandwich shops in town to check out. read more

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Excellent sandwiches, if you are in Florence Italy you must stop by and get one you will not be disappointed!! read more

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Delicious, affordable, and easy to eat while on the go. We grabbed a sandwich for our train ride and thanked our past selves as we enjoyed the creamy hearty sandwiches a few hours later. I got the Favolosa and really enjoyed the cream (even though it was messy) as well as the spicy eggplant. These sandwiches are massive and could probably last for two meals. There are so many options, I wish I had the chance to try more. Next time when I'm back in Italy! read more

Great shop right by the Duomo. They're fast, which we appreciated because we were getting the Tuscan flatbread sandwiches to go for a drive to Tuscany. We got two of their classic sandwiches - Tartufo 1 and Tartufo 2. The Tartufo 1 had a deli meat similar to bologna and tasted amazing with the fresh arugula. The Tartufo 2 had prosciutto, pecorino cream, and grilled eggplant & was my favorite. They were honestly both so big that I think this can be split into two meals. Service was efficient and friendly. They also have some soft drinks in the fridge to the side. Shop is on the smaller side and appears to be takeout only. read more

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Tried the famous sandwiches and was not disappointed. These are big filling sandwiches. We ordered 4 different ones including the most popular ones and everything was good. The staff is also funny and lighthearted and there is good music bumping. We went around 1PM on a Friday and waited in line about 15 minutes to place an order. This location is nowhere as crazy as the original ones in the center of Florence. read more

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Great sandwich. The line will most likely be long but moves fast. Ordered and ate the Beatrice and Classico sub turkey. Very tasty, also added pesto. The staff is friendly, patient, and very helpful. Would definitely go there again and wait in line. read more

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This place serves up some of the best sandwiches in all of Florence. There are so many options to choose from. The bread is baked daily and and all the ingredients are fresh. It's a pretty small place and there's no indoor seating, you'll have to take your sandwich to go. It's a local chain and we tried two of them and the quality of both was about the same. Service is fast and the staff understand English. read more

All'Antico Vinaio - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

The sandwiches are pretty good. Not Gold Medal but quite good. The staff are really friendly, but the lines are stupid. There's so many places to get great sandwiches in Florence that lining up here for 30 mins is ridiculous. A quick search and you'll find all kinds of alternatives within a 5 mins walk. read more

This is an immensely popular chain of sandwich shops in Florence. They have a large menu. Lines are often long but they move quickly. I adore their system. The sandwiches are huge!!! Immensely huge. You can't eat it all in one sitting unless you are truly ravenous. I ordered the Tartufo #4. The walk menu is in Italian only so you may need a transition app or do some homework before to study the menu. My sandwich was amazing. I love the bread. It's side with a crunchy exterior. I had slices of prosciutto, basil leaves, and healthy helping of cheese all garnished with truffle oil which was not overpowering. The ambiance is neighborhood sandwich shop that is fast paced but well-executed. Prices are reasonable. At this location, seating is there but limited. I'd recommend grab and go. The only thing I'd change is for them to have a menu available in English since they have so many tourists who visit. Florence is a city of 350,000 with over 30 million visitors last year alone. read more

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Schiacciata di Firenze We came here on the reommendation of a longtime resident of Florence who told us that this was the best sandwich in the world. I don't know about that but even on Monday there was a long queue and the sandwiches were delicious. It was a little confusing because there were 3 outlets on Via dei Neri. We chose the one with the smallest queue and ordered and paid for our sandwiches from a digital screen. The sandwiches are quite rich, large and salty, so one sandwich is probably enough for two people! You can walk around the corner to Piazza della Signoria to eat your lunch - but watch out for pickpockets!! If someone sits next to you without a sandwich or a phone watch out!! read more

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The food was amazing and the service was fun and outgoing. The employees spoke to us nicely and with interest. The ambiance was nice and pinkish. read more

All'Antico Vinaio - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

All'Antico Vinaio has been regarded as one of the best sandwich shops in the world and I can attest to that. It opened in Florence in 1989 and has expanded all over the world since then. Their Paradiso sandwich is appropriately named because it's paradise in the form of mortadella, pistachio cream, stracciatella cheese, and chopped pistachios. What makes this sandwich so good are the cream and cheese. Each bite is a burst of flavors and each component comes together beautifully. This sandwich is every foodie's dream and you can't go to Florence without a stop at All'Antico Vinaio! read more

All'Antico Vinaio - Paradiso - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

Amazing sandwich. The bread and meat and sauces were amazing. They are large sandwiches so bring an appetite.

I'll add my voice to the many who say this Florence sandwich shop is incredible. The ordering experience itself is memorable. The staff who make the sandwiches are lively and engaging, playfully teasing customers in the most charming way. It's organized chaos inside, so try to snag a seat if you're visiting on a hot day. The sandwiches are phenomenal. I ordered the Italiano, and the combination of prosciutto, buffalo mozzarella, and tomatoes was unforgettable. The pesto sauce on top tied everything together perfectly. For lunch, this is the best value meal in Florence. The portions are so generous that we weren't hungry for the rest of the day - we barely had an appetite even at dinner. Don't believe the hype? You should. Stop by before or after visiting the Uffizi - you won't regret it.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

All'Antico Vinaio - Two sandwiches, including the Italiano - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

So I gave into the social media hype and came here despite friends telling me it's good but not blow your mind good. The only thing I was dreading was the line to order but fortunately we came during an off hour and it was raining. There was still a line but it was super short so I was able to order relatively quickly. Best time to come if off hours and when the weather isn't the best if you want to avoid the crazy long line here. I had photos of what I wanted to order but apparently a lot of the sandwiches look similar so I was frantically trying to decide what I wanted. Since I didn't want to be that guy and try to Google Translate the entire menu, I just asked what's their most popular sandwich and ordered that. It turns out that it's the Favolosa. Considering how busy the staff is, they provided good customer service to everyone. They didn't take long to make it and they were kind enough to accommodate my request to cut the sandwich in half since it's huge. We also got the sandwich to go during to the weather. The sandwich came with Sbriciolana, crema di pecorino and crema di carciofi e melanzane piccanti. It was good but I wasn't impressed. Mink also thought the sandwich was just ok. Fast forward, we were leaving Florence to go to Rome and had time to kill at the station. I was hungry so I walked around Florence S.M.N. To see what they offered. Apparently there are two locations here! One on level 0 and one on level -1. The -1 had a significantly shorter line so it was a no brainer and I decided to give them another try. This time I took my time to Google Translate the menu and confirm with the cashier on what's in the sandwich. I ordered their Italiana which came with Prosciutto crudo di Parma, mozzarella di bufala and pomodoro e pesto di basilico. They also accommodated my request to cut the sandwich in half here. I personally liked this sandwich a lot more than my first sandwich. Would I eat it again? Yes, this one I would but would I wait in that crazy line? Probably not. It's best to go to the other locations that aren't as busy to try their sandwiches. Still glad I gave them a try in Florence. read more

All'Antico Vinaio - Italiana - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

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Loved my sandwich!! So well worth the wait in line which wasn't even that bad because there were 2 locations in the same center! They even made sure I had plenty of rocket greens in my sandwich and took it back to add more! Loved the food and service! 10/10 experience :) read more

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Really good sandwiches. Super confused on what we ordered, but it was delicious! There is the actual sandwich shop on one side where you watch them make the sandwiches in front of you, and on the other side of the street are multiple kiosks where you can place your order and wait for them to call out your number when your order is ready. We were told the kiosks were faster, but honestly it seemed to go about the same pace. Would have been nice to see all of the meat and topping options in front of us so we knew what we were ordering haha. Oh and you can DEFINITELY split a sandwich, they are HUGE! read more

All'Antico Vinaio - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

So good! IMO this is a lunch must when in Florence. Quite the variety of sandwiches with lots of menu options that makes it tricky to understand for the dumb tourist like me, but I'm convinced anything you get on the menu is good! You'll see the streets lined with people eating these. Only knock is that the line is really long during lunch hours! Our favorites were the truffle and pistachio ones. Fair priced and fun / good vibes eating on the street with everyone else. I've seen other locations in malls / airports / train stations across Italy but doubt they compare! read more

All'Antico Vinaio - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

We are so lucky that the wait was not long. The pistachio cream in the sandwich is really good and unique! We ordered Paradiso because we wanted to try Mortadella. We saw a lot of people ordered beef. Highly recommend. read more

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The lines get long! We went during the evening before the rush. There are no tables to sit down at. You walk up and order what you want. The staff were helpful. Great service by all. What a yummy sandwich and big enough to split with someone. read more

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