I visit Florence frequently and this trip stopped by for fruits and vegetables- and the best eggs…read moreanywhere. Even the sign says, happy chickens.' The vegetables are fresh picked - you can smell the earth- and about 1/ 3 the price of central Florence. The place is busy. Lots of locals. Inside are local goods, meat, poultry, cheese, and fish. You can't get any fresher. Olive oils and many other DTLA acids inside. Outside there are clothing vendors, farmers, plant sellers, jewelry and antiques. I highly recommend stopping by to get a local feel. Check times.

This market is not in the city centre and it's a bit further, but still walking distance. We came…read moreby just after 9:30 on a Friday. There are fewer crowds here, probably because of its location, which makes it a prime spot for food tours. We didn't do one but we just wandered around ourselves. There are fewer options here than Mercato Centrale but the trade off is that you don't have to deal with all the people. They sell a lot of the same stuff - fresh produce, meats, and some vendors selling food. We tried the tripe sandwich here, which wasn't as good as the other market, but still delicious. We also bought some strawberries outside, which might have been some of the best strawberries I've ever eaten in my life, so definitely don't sleep on those. Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio is worth the trek!

This cart was totally a hidden gem and find for my trip in Italy!!…read moreThis cart made my trip so much more memorable!! As the hubby and I were making our way towards the farmers market we saw a bunch of people crowd around this little food cart. Being a curious bee I couldn't help but go up to it and check out what all the commotion was about. Boy, was I glad the one time in my life for being a curious bee. We saw people eating off of this plastic tray and it was just meat and bread. The smell was delicious! I knew that we had to wait our turn and get our hands on some. what was it? bollito also known as boiled beef. it comes with parsley sauce and chili for 4.50 euros. if you don't eat super spicy i would ask them to put less chili or remove some. it will make you break into a sweat and numb your tongue. it was worth every penny! the cart is ran by a husband and wife team. it was so good my hubby and i kept thinking of it and decided to come back the next day! i totally recommend coming here and trying the bollito!!! you won't be disappointed. TRUST ME!!! tips: *if you decide to eat there. you'll have to wait or if you're lucky there will be a small spot to eat at their stand. *sells bottled drinks. *euros only no credit card. *speaks limited english. *allows you to take pictures

Holy cow is this the real Florentine deal. Had some kind of local sandwich - Panino Con Lampredetto…read more- and it was magnificent. And just 3 euros. Salsa Verde is a bit spicy, but pleasant. It's at the north end of the piazza. They also do pasta and entrees.

Lovely friendly helpful server Camilla, tasty wine & the most delicious sandwich ever, the…read moreFranchino!!! I would eat lunch here daily if I lived in Florence. Travelers, rest yourself and enjoy.

This is a very busy sandwich shop, generally full of locals, just off the beautiful Piazza Santa…read moreCroce. The staff is always crazy busy and the place runs surprisingly smooth. It's got a great menu, charcuterie platters and sandwiches, a nice selection of wines, they serve a really good spritz, and the prices are good. There's usually something going on in the piazza and it's a short walk from the Ponte Vecchio so it's a regular stop for me when I'm in Firenze. Five Stars

"We were recommended to eat here from a restaurant owner in Cinncinatti. He worked with Barbara for…read moremany years and said this food would be amazing.... he was right. We enjoyed the Parm brulee with balsamic dropper (one of the best bites in Italy), Pea risotto & lamb dish... plus 2 amazing desserts and a sample plate of desserts she brought out for us also. Barbara was our server & cook. She explained how she cooked each dish, what ingrediants, amounts and love that went into making each one. It helped us feel like we were a part of the whole process & appreciated all the love that went into this food. I would recommend to anyone who wants an authentic Italian meal & is ready to try a few new things. Thank you Barbara for an amazing experience. We loved every minute of it!"

Went often in 2019 as we stayed 5 days in Florence. The lady was wonderful, smily and helpful. The…read moremeat, cheese and great treats were amazing. Wish to go back some day. Great area to be in.

The owners of this wine shop/bar/restaurant make this experience unforgettable. They are very…read moreknowledgeable about the wines in their shop and have great recommendations. The small appetizers for food are restaurant quality and delicious. They serve wine by the glass, food and you can buy a bottle from shop and drink it there for a very low corkage fee. Great for both travelers and locals. We will be back!

Love this place! From the outside it is very inviting but is nothing compared to the atmosphere on…read morethe inside. The walls are stocked full with Italy's most famous and classic sweets and they even have their own in house, Florence made chocolates. The shop owners were so kind and helpful and they gave us a great deal on the things that we purchased, knowing that we were visitors. Highly recommend!

I was looking for Lu cookies for a tea and no store had them. Pegna did. Pegna has most things…read morethat other stores do not. They carry the higher end delicacies the you won't find in the normal supermarkets and small shops. The display is beautiful, like you are walking back in time 100 years. Everything is elegantly displayed and organized in a way that makes things grouped and easy to find. I found items I'd not seen before but definitely have to try. The store is conveniently located about a block from the back corner of the Duomo- so easy to find and return to often in travels around Florence. The staff were very helpful and suggested a few things I hadn't thought of. What I liked was they left me alone to discover on my own and did not hover but were kind and attentive. I highly recommend Pegna if you're craving something nostalgic or even something special. They had the best selection of over 30 stores I visited, and carry brands from elsewhere where in Europe that I could not find anywhere else in a 6 mile radius.

"They have cheddar cheese!! Expensive, but they have it. Pegna has a great variety of specialty…read moreitems as well as everyday"

We love this little vinaio. They have a great selection of vino sfuso (un bottled wine from a tap)…read more Francesca and Cristiano are delightful. If you are looking for an authentic low key Florentine apertivi (happy hour) give them a visit. You won't regret it!