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    Mercato Centrale

    4.5 (966 reviews)
    ModerateFood Court
    Closed 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Desserts.
    S I.

    There are plenty of options for food. We had the chicken, pizza, hamburger, and pasta at the Mercato. You can't go wrong with any of the selections. Save room for the desserts. Lots of tables to sit and enjoy your meal. All of the foods were cooked and served quickly. I would go back again.

    Dennis T.

    Cool market with food courts and shopping. The food we had here was good, there is plenty of food to choose from. On the outer part of the market, there leather vendors and other vendors. Will be back here on my next trip trip to Italy.

    Jamie S.

    This is the coolest market in Florence! It's a big market on the bottom floor and a big food hall on top! We stopped in for coffee and a pastry in the morning and went back for dinner! Easy ordering and paying using a QR code on the tables. The pasta places all looked delicious. We shared several different items. Very affordable prices! Packed with locals. Very cool experience! Do not miss this.

    Lexie K.

    Such a cool spot! Mixed watering hole for locals and tourists. Don't let the aggressive vendors surrounding the market scare you off. Once inside there are TONS of great food options. A lot of the vendors offer free samples which I recommend trying because everything has such great flavor. There's a full bar in the middle and other food vendors sell wine/ beer too. Strong drinks- $9 for a spritz but it's strong and good flavor. You can get food wherever and eat at any table then get a drink at the middle bar. The building is so cool. The decorations above are great and the restored historic building adds to the cool vibe. There's a cooking school inside where you can sign up to take classes.

    JJ P.

    This is an amazing place to go where you can find an abundance of different food options and cuisines from all over. It is quite busy and crowded but I ended up going back multiple times. The sandwiches at La Schiacciata are some of the best you will ever have. Massimiliano is very nice and a great chef. We tried one or two other places such as the pizza and they were very good as well.

    The platter we shared.
    Ted R.

    This is a great spot to go for browsing/buying fresh food, to eat lunch at dozens of different restaurant stalls, or for buying a variety of food products such as truffles, balsamic vinegar, etc. We wound up eating here multiple times and every experience was positive. It can serve any purpose from a quick snack to a filling entree. Or, you can easily assemble the makings of the best picnic of your life!

    Shannon Z.

    Cool spot to check out if you're visiting as a tourist! It was nice to just see the market. It was extremely crowded when we went around lunch time on a Sunday. There's multiple different food options including pasta, pizza, meat skewers, and more American food. Food here can be hit or miss, next time I'd probably just eat elsewhere else in the city for something more authentic. We ordered gnocchi, which had a great texture, and a carbonara dish which was extremely salty and hard to eat. Meat skewers were good but nothing out of the ordinary. It's first come first serve in terms of sitting at the tables.

    Asal B.

    Such an amazing market. We got to try some amazing pastries, tried some great truffle products and dried chiles, and even got to eat at 3 different restaurants on the 2nd floor. Highly recommend to those looking to purchase unique gifts.

    Alexandra A.

    OBSESSED with this place! This is a must visit place when in Florence. There are 2 floors and the main floor has local produce, meats, etc. This floor is more of a super market vs the 2nd floor is full of different restaurants. The 2nd floor is a very casual spot that has everything in 1 building. Italian food, Japanese food, green food, etc. there are several dessert spots as well. Once you place your order in with any vendor there are TVs that will have your order number and place of restaurant displayed when your items are ready to be retrieved. This is a great spot if you're looking for something on the quicker side. Keep in mind that this does get busy however I think this is still a quicker and more plentiful option compared to a sit down restaurant.

    Michelle E.

    Bustling market in Florence with many food options! A variety of fresh meat and vegetables were available.

    Maruko X.

    It's the central market in Florence, and expect a lot of crowds from locals and tourists. I think you'll like it if you aim to get variety chicories of food and drinks here, although you'll have to deal with many people and usually share table with strangers.

    Mel T.

    Mercato Centrale is a must when visiting Florence. Yes, it's touristy but it's worth the visit. Outdoors, you have dozens of stalls selling souvenirs, and questionably real leather goods. I did buy a few things with the expectation that they may be fake but I was okay with that. Just make sure you haggle! Inside the market is where you'll find all the food. On the first level, you have some small (but delicious) food stalls, produce, meat, and gifts (think olive oil, balsamic, etc.) for sale. On the second level is a modernized food court with a few sit down stalls. Yes, the food is slightly more expensive than what you would find outside the market, but it truly is a feast for the eyes. If you're going with a group of people, everyone is bound to find something they like to eat here. We visited the market multiple times during our stay - once at around 1 PM, and another time when it was almost closing at 3. Both times were pretty crowded but close to closing was the most crowded. Best way to avoid all the people is to probably visit when it opens. While the food stalls in the market close at 3, the leather goods outside are around until maybe 7 or 8. So the best game plan is to go in first and grab a bite, and then you'll have energy for all that shopping!

    Rotisserie chicken, rice, roasted potatoes. Great and healthy dinner!
    Edward K.

    My family spent three nights in Florence recently. Two of those days we took 10+ hour tours of the surrounding area. A few things are certain, after that long in 95 plus degree heat, you're not going to want a fancy sit down dinner and you're going to be hungry. That's where having an epic local food court comes in. As Americans, "food court" has a negative connotation. Forgot whatever you've thought about food courts, Mercato Centrale is one banging food stall after the other. If I was in town longer, I would have tried them all. I did get to have a truly authentic tripe sandwich (lampredotto) that was a flavor bomb with great texture! Another night my wife and I shared an epic rotisserie chicken, rice, and roasted potatoes. Yet another time, we shared epic roast pork (juicy and tender) with a side of baked beans which were the best we've had! So basically, a snack and two dinners in three days. Can't beat that! Only downside, place is not air conditioned. Still worth it! Almost forgot to mention, kids enjoyed a pizza from a highly regarded pizzeria that was in the food court as well! Can't beat that!

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    So many options to choose from from snacks, main entree to desserts and drinks. Service was great and it was a energized vibe.

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