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!

Convenient grocery store with so many items jammed into the small space. The bakery and deli offer…read morea nice selection. Try not to go during peak hours or you'll be bumping into people.

An excellent place it shop while you are in Italy. Great food bargain and had everything you need…read moreto survive.

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

Such a great time! Everyone was wonderful! Dario is gracious and such a hoot! Good times!! Best…read morebeef I've had ever!! It was definitely worth the wait! If you ever get the chance to go it's a must try!

What an amazing experience! Yes, you need to like steak and group dining! Our crew arrived a few…read moreminutes before the lunch seating and were treated to wine and bread outside the butcher shop. While it did seem that everyone was getting different cuts of beef, we loved what we were served and they had no problem putting some rare items back on the grill for a few minutes. The white beans, roasted veggies, wine, and dessert were just delicious and the whole experience in Chiante was fantastic!

This is an amazing totally local bar launge but also friendly to turist. When at Terra di Piero,…read moreyou can be sure that everything you eat and drink would be from the highest quality, form the very best burrata cheese and prosciutto, to their huge selection of local wines and artesan beers from both Arezzo and the Toscana region. When you walk inside and look at all their selection of wine, you have the choice of either buy by the bottle or by the glass and seat outside while delighting yourself with an assortment of local cheese and charcuterie while enjoying the view of the Piazza San Francesco. I suggest to try their delicouos Nebbiolo or a classic Chianti. Seatting outside can be quite fun and a whole different experience, not only because of the people watching but also because you can feel a little like one of them, or as they say: Da casa.. hearing their conversations and jokes is very entertaining and a good way to understand more about their culture. Cristiano de owner is a really cool guy that likes to make his interactions enough so you feel comfortable and short that gives you a chance to enjoy your surroundings. Located and one of the most lively plazas(San Francesco Piazza) which is very near the amazing restaurant La Farmacia del Cervo.

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!

My friend had wanted to do a wine tasting while in Tuscany.This was just the place for it! This…read morespot is unique with its underground feel. Staff was nice and knowledgeable.

Truffle pasta and caprese was delicious. Clean bathroom. Nice service. Would stop here again.read more

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!

Desserts were good but nothing memorable. Cappuccinos were good too! We had something they called…read morean apple pie that my husband loved but I didn't care for so I guess it depends on the person

Before leaving this lovely old town we headed into this busy place to stock up on some sweets and…read morecookies. We've been spoiled by many good pasticcerias last summer when we travelled through Italy. Compared to them this place does holp up quite well. The pastries weren't that great I have to say. But the cookies (Amaretti, with pine nuts, almond etc.) were really quite good and worth a buy. Surely we couldn't buy or try them all and some items might be a bit of a hit'n'miss. But some of the were really good, so you really should give it a try.