Great great great! Came to the original location in Florence and was not disappointed. The lines…read moreappeared long but nice quickly. They're were three sandwich counters all within a stones throw away from each other and each had a line outsides sandwich was outta this world! Highly recomended.

This place is 100% worth the hype and wait in the line. There were be many tourist and I think…read moreeveryone should try it at least once (so good, I had it twice). Portions sizes are huge, def could be two meals or split among two people (tip: ask them to cut it in half to share). I got the italiana and the prosciutto was perfect. Even though it's like Italian fast food, all the ingredients taste so fresh. The bread is amazing too!

Service and ambiance were great. The history of the business makes it worth going inside.read more

Amazing cheeses and meats. Thought I died & went to heaven w the clouds of prosciutto & salami…read morefloating over my head. It's not to be missed in Greve

A hidden gem in Firenze. A quaint meat and cheese shop, offering small bites and sandwiches…read more Alessandro the owner was so kind and welcoming. He recommended a meat and cheese board with some vino that was absolutely divine. I don't think I've ever had such a delicious and fresh off the bone charcuterie as I did today. He sat with us while we snacked sharing with us his family history and 3 generations of business, since 1924. Such a kind soul. I hope his business lasts lifetimes more. It truly is such a special place. Can't wait to get back. Highly recommend. No crowds either.

One of my absolute favorite meals I had while in Italy. Not as well known, as another reviewer…read morementioned, definitely a hidden gem. One I'm so glad my group and I stumbled upon. The family/staff that owns the market and restaurant was so sweet. We stopped by for a lunch and ordered anything they recommended. They were extremely attentive and wanted us to have the best experience. We had the Ribollita and their charcuterie board for 2. It was such a treat! I've never had Ribollita before then, but it tasted so fresh and homey. It was as if a family had invited you to their home for a meal. The eating space is a tiny, so if you find an open table definitely try to grab a bite there! The walls are also littered with post it notes from customers who have had the pleasure of eating there. Such a great eatery!

This gourmet store in the heart of Siena is absolutely wonderful! Gorgeous produce & deli counters,…read moreplus a sundry selection that will make your jaw drop! We stocked our pantry for a week of cooking here and are having the most delicious home meals. Plus, a reasonably good selection of gluten free pastas and goodies.

This is a great place to buy fresh local food items, from meat to pasta to wine. But for us, during…read moreour recent two weeks in Siena, it became our go-to place for lunch - pizza! They make the pizza fresh all day, and one slice makes a really nice lunch. They have all different types and we were partial to the sausage and the ones with arugula on top. We grabbed our slices and headed to the nearby square in front of the Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena to sit and enjoy them in the shade. It's a great alternative to sitting down to a long multi-course lunch if you just want a quick bite.

If you're spending a few days in Florence, you're going to see people walking around with these…read moreextremely attractive focaccia sandwiches everywhere. And you're going to want one. And you're going to find out that while it looks like focaccia, it's actually a close cousin, schiacciata (a little lighter and crispier, so you feel better about crushing an entire loaf with your sandwich). You can get these sandwiches all over the city. All'Antico Vinaio is the famous one (or at least it's famous to me because they've opened up in NYC and told me about how famous they are), but these days I think that just means they're the most expensive and the most ubiquitous on social media. All I know is that you can't go wrong with Pino's. I was actually full from five days of stuffing my face with pasta and steak and everything else Florence has to offer, but when my buddy handed me one of these things, you better believe I ate the whole thing. It's just a beautiful piece of schiacciata sliced in half and layered fresh, tasty treats that cannot be bad when combined. There's usually a nice spread (often pistachio or pesto or hot pepper sauce), some excellent cheese (scamorza, brie, mozzarella, etc.) and some cured meats. I'll say it again: you cannot go wrong. Just get whatever sounds good to you, and eat that sandwich in the sunshine. Life doesn't get much better than that.

We happened to be sightseeing in the Saint Croce neighborhood where my husband and I worked up a…read morehunger around noon. I saw that Pino's was nearby, so we headed over to the sandwich spot. Pino's was one of the spots trending on social media, so it understandably had a line out the door. That said, the queue went by pretty fast, and we were eating in no time. Pino's Sandwiches had quite the personality. It was decked out in banners and pennants of American universities. If you're from the USA, it almost felt like you were right at home. There seemed to be ample indoor seating. My husband was able to snag a table for us while I waited for our order. There was also seating outside. This was one of the few sandwich spots that offered a deli meat besides pork, which I was so thankful for. I got The Savage, which consisted of roast beef, burrata, smoked mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes, and pesto. I will go as far as saying that this was my favorite schiaciatta of all the ones I had on our Florence trip. The roast beef was really tender, and I absolutely loved the sun dried tomatoes. They weren't shriveled up like the ones we have back at home. The tomatoes were huge and burst full of flavor.

November 9, 2024 2:30PM…read more It does appear they have two stalls on the same street that you can order from. One side seemed to have more alcohol on display and the side I was on was more sandwich focused, but I'm pretty sure you can order the same things from both windows. Initially I was going to get the 21 - Fresh Sausage and Eggplant because I'm an eggplant lover... the lady at the counter was kind enough to let me know that the fresh sausage is actually rare, uncooked sausage and gave me a small piece to try. I was getting ready to get on a train that day and didn't want something that might not sit well with me, so I moved on to number 27 spicy salami and cream cheese. My partner got the number 1, ham, cream cheese and rocket salad. Both are very good sized and oh so delicious. The line moved quickly, so many options for decision paralysis. This is the place for schiacciate Florentine as recommended from friends who used to live here. Definitely would recommend to study up their menu before coming so it's easier to pick what you want. This is more of a stall and you grab and go, we stood around the sidewalk and inhaled our sandwiches. Watch out for the pigeons getting ready to take your crumbs too, you can see them on the ledge of the building getting ready to attack. A must visit for Florence.

The best place to get classic Florentine sandwiches. It's a small booth and there's no inside…read moreseating but they do have chairs if you can grab one. The line is long right around lunch time but it moves fairly fast. They have a variety of choices so you might need time to decide. We got the proscuitto arrosto e crema tartufata and finocchiona e crema de formaggio. Proscuitto Arrosto E Crema Tartufata- The bread is soft and fresh. The roasted ham is tasty and the truffle cream adds a lovely flavor and ties the dish together. Finocchiona E Crema De Formaggio- Can't sing enough of their bread's praises! The tuscan salami is spicy and flavorful. The fennel is slightly sweet and the cream cheese is smooth and light. Great experience overall!

Hyped up food and food that lived up to the hype. Daughter saw this on IG and said this was our…read morelunch spot for our Pisa visit. Food is fresh and served quickly. Line is out the door but considering its the size of a closet, that isn't hard to do lol. Service isn't overly friendly as they are trying to turn over the orders asap. Like literally, he tossed me the receipt. Grab your food and enjoy the small park just outside with several benches. There is standing counters inside but again...closet. Like maybe a young Harry Potter could appreciate the space, but a fat guy like me? Need some elbow room. Its actually kind of cool inside with a lot of kitsch and random stuff (see the Batmobile picture). Try it when you come visit to see if the Tower is still Leaning.

If you see a line outside of a place then you must try it. Truly this place is a hidden gem. It's a…read moresmall little sandwich shop that makes some incredible food. They accept credit cards and make their sandwiches super fast. They also offer menus in multiple languages to assist any person who wants to buy food. This location is located steps from the Tower. Truly a remarkable sandwich and I'm excited to try them again one day.

Deliciousness between crispy soft bread. Loved everything about our sandwich and fries. Lots of…read moreoutdoor seating. Busy waitress. Clean bathroom. Sorry no photo...we ate it all up! lol

This little sandwich shop has some delicious sandwich combinations and makes the perfect lunch…read morespot. Our Airbnb was directly across from it, and we could see the lines at all hours with mostly locals, which was a good sign. I got the prosciutto and truffle sandwich, and it was dreamy truffle bliss. It is amazing that something as simple as bread, prosciutto, and truffle spread can taste so good. My husband got a salami and pecorino sandwich which was more his speed. He really enjoyed his sandwich and finished it in no time. Prices are cheap enough that we could've split another sandwich if we had had the room, but there was no need. The only downside to this place is the lack of seating. The seating in front of the sandwich shop actually belongs to the bar next door so we weren't able to sit there. We were able to find a public bench on the street to enjoy our sandwiches, but be prepared if you're carrying a lot of luggage around with you like we were.

Wonderful final meal!! We chose to come back for our last…read moredinner in Volterra - lasagne with ragu of Chianina (Italian breed of large white cattle), pici (hand rolled spaghetti with cacio, pepe, lemon and pistachio, and a cinghiale (wild boar) stew. It was the perfect finish to our stay in Volterra!

Fantastic place to eat in or to shop!…read more Volterra is a beautiful place. We came here on a weekday and there were some tourists, but it's far from being overcrowded. A great place to spend a few hours. Strolling around we got quite a bit hungry. Then we came across this place. And I remembered reading good reviews about it, so we went for it. It's a mix between a small restaurant (just a handful of tables in the back) and a butchery / deli shop. There's plenty of fresh cut meats to choose from (Salami, Ham, Sausages) and it also has a good range of sweets and cookies and lots of other products. There's a good selection of cheese also. Either eat-in other take-away (bring home). We took a seat in the back and ordered a plate of cut meats with Crostinis for just 10 Euro. And a small bottle of Prosecco for 7 Euro. The meat was really good. Presentation nice. Way above you average Salami and Ham. Nice spices and flavours. Besides the sweets they also sell lots of other special italian products. Olive Oil, Limoncello and other liquors and lots of truffle products (truffle honey, truffle spread with parmesan etc.), also chutneys, jam and much more. All really good stuff! We bought quite a bunch of their products to bring home and they taste fantastic. Service / staff was really great and helpful and took a lot of time explaining their products. And - quite unusual for this kinda place - our dog was welcome too. They even brought a huge bowl of water for her. A great great place. Really the kind of place you wanna spend an hour or two in Italy. Highly recommended!

New supermarket Tambellini in Lucca located in front of San Frediano Church, you can't miss it on…read moreright corner facing church. They have fresh produce and vegetables, deli, milk, bread, wines etc etc. Prices reasonable . Friendly and helpful to tourist living in Lucca. Cashiers speaks English, deli guy at the back does not but he is very helpful.