Panini Toscani was one of the recommended sandwich spots from a couple of viral videos I've seen of Florence. It would be the third sandwich spot on our trip, and we had been to a couple of bangers beforehand that set the bar. I was a bit worried that we were getting lured into a tourist trap because of the restaurant being by the duomo, but it was located behind it where there was much less foot traffic compared to the front facing Piazza Santa Maria Novella. We arrived around noon on a Sunday. My husband and I arrived early enough to beat the lunch crowd, so we had no wait at all. By the time we finished our sandwiches, we saw the queue out the door. There were a couple of high tables inside the restaurant, but there was more seating outdoor. I really liked how you can customize your sandwich the way you wanted down to the bread, meats, cheeses, and toppings. They didn't only have schiaccata bread, which I thought was cool. You had other options of breads like ciabatta. Panini Toscani allows you to sample their various meats, such as porchetta, proscuitto, mortadella, etc. As someone who doesn't eat pork, one of the employees had me sample their various cheeses instead. Since I've been eating schiaccati the past 2 days, I stuck to the same bread as a baseline and added soft cheese, arugula, spicy marinara, eggplant, and sundried tomatoes. I enjoyed my sandwich very much, and the crunch on the bread was everything. read more

Panini Toscani - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

Panini Toscani sits right near the Duomo, making it one of the most conveniently located (and popular) quick bites in Florence. The exterior is small and charming, with a line spilling out the door, while the interior is cozy and bustling with limited seating. The vibe is lively, welcoming, and very interactive, with opportunities to taste their various meats and cheeses. There's Italian and English menus to peruse before you create your customizable sandwich; the amount of options is almost overwhelming, though sampling can help alleviate this "problem." We arrived at around noon on a Wednesday, and waited around fifteen minutes; the line moves fast, despite being out the door! You select from a variety of breads, meats, cheeses, and four additional toppings; they will then lightly toast your sandwich, and you pay at the front counter. I opted for their Ciabatta Toscana with Porchetta (roast pork), Stracciatella (a shredded creamy cheese similar to burrata), rucola (arugula), pepperoni sotto aceto (peppers in vinegar), pepperoni grigliati (grilled peppers), and melanzane (eggplant). My panini was a wonderful blend of textures and flavors; the bread had a crisp exterior and a pillowy-soft interior, the roast pork was succulent and well-seasoned with an herby crust, the straciatella added a creamy richness, and the various vegetables packed an acidic punch. The sandwich was also quite a generous portion, leaving me full for hours. In terms of price point, I believe I ended up paying around €12, which was quite affordable, especially given the central location, interactive experience, and generous portions: excellent value for a high-quality quick meal. read more

Panini Toscani - Ciabatta Panini with Porchetta, Stracciatella, and various toppings - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

I had my first panini today at Panini Toscani. This place has great Yelp reviews, so I figured it had to be legit. You walk into this tiny little sandwich shop and you better be ready to order immediately. First came the bread selection, then the meat, then the cheese. Pointing at things seemed to work best for me. I managed to say "Italian bread" while pointing to the top shelf, and when I pointed at the meat I asked, "That's pork, okay?" Deep breath... good start. Then they asked me about cheese. Hold on now, I'm still mentally processing my bread choices -- I'm not prepared for this speed-ordering competition. I finally said, "Whatever your best seller is," and they slapped on some kind of white cheese that I still cannot identify. Last step: toppings. The lady behind the counter pointed at something green and said, "This goes well with pork." I said, "Hit it." Finally, ordering complete. I grabbed my drink, paid the old man at the door who was running the whole operation with grace and happiness, and found the only outside seat available. Good timing too, because halfway through my panini the line was 10+ deep. That first bite was fantastic. The crunch and crumble of the bread somehow lasted all the way to the final bite. I added tomatoes, and the green stuff had this sweet flavor with a hint of dill. Whatever it was... it worked. This panini absolutely lived up to the Yelp hype. And to the old man running the place -- you do good work. Don't overwork yourself. read more

Panini Toscani - Panini - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

What I love about Panini Toscani is how customizable the sandwiches are. You can pick, choose and combine everything from the meat, to the cheese, to the toppings and the sauces. I thought the sandwich was delicious and that there was enough filling for it to be a substantial bite with all the flavors. The only thing i thought needed some work was the bread which felt more soft and crumbly on the inside than crispy. Other than that it was fantastic and I would definitely recommend checking it out! read more

Panini Toscani - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

What can I say, the best m=panini I have ever had. Right next to the Duomo, so the people watching on a busy Sunday made the experience all the better. Ice cold Moretti beer was excellent as well. A bit pricy for a sandwich, but well worth it. We will be back!! read more

The sandwiches were great. They let you sample the meats before selecting the ones you want. Then, you select the bread and cheese. Then you select the toppings for the sandwich. The sandwiches are huge but very delicious. Service is quick. There is limited seating but take away is a good option too. I'll be back. read more

Panini Toscani - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

This was the most delicious panini I've ever had! There were so many bread and veggie topping options. Great service and great price!

The store is tiny and over crowded. An elderly gentleman stands at the entrance and tells you what to do. There are lines for every step of the way. The paninis are delicious and fresh. I loved the crispy bread. The staff is generally nice except the gentleman at the door who is not exactly the epitome of good nature and customer service. He took our debit card and selected convert to dollars instead of pay in Euros which is the more expensive choice. Then he threw away the receipt without asking. When my mother asked for the receipt ( to see how much we paid), he took the receipt out of the trash can and handed it to me. Although we liked the panini, we wont return while we are here because firstly, they are a bit pricey and secondly, we do not appreciate being treated like this. read more

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Visited Panini Toscani recently with the family. The sandwiches were large, so I didn't request one. Instead, my wife and daughter each requested a sandwich and we split them. The sandwiches were delicious. They offer different types of bread, but the Italian bread with the crispy crust and soft interior is the one I like the most. The ingredients are second to none. The meats, the bread, and the toppings/sauces were all epic. The sandwiches are simple, delicious, and filling. It's a common theme to request one of these sandwiches around lunch time and there are cafes everywhere serving them. So the challenge becomes selecting a cafe from the sea of options. I'm glad we selected Panini Toscani because the sandwiches were awesome. Not all cafes offer the crispy Italian bread - some only offer focaccia bread, which I'm not a huge fan of. I highly recommend Panini Toscani. read more

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I loved this place! It was located a thirty second walk near my hotel close to the Duomo. It's a small spot with a huge reputation. The staff were all great. Most spoke English and Italian, some just Italian. The meats are sliced right in front of you. One of the employees let us sample the assortment of meats that were going into the panini. Never an issue here. Lots of tables outside overlooking the beautiful views and culture of the city. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Food: My favorite panini! Been here multiple times and it never disappoints. They have a variety of breads and they are all amazing. They provide meat and cheese samples prior to you ordering, which is a big plus. You can definitely taste the quality of their meats and cheeses. You also have 3 options of sides to put in your panini, mainly veggies and/or spreads. Service: Kindest staff. Ambiance: They have mainly outside seating but they also have two tables inside. It's pretty small but it's in a great location! read more

Panini Toscani - Walnut Bread, Prosciutto, and Veggies - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

Better service, price, and sandwich, than that Antico place. Come here, get a sandwich, get a bottle of wine, sit outside, chill and enjoy the view of the Duomo. They start with educating you on the meats, cheeses, and then bread. Help you customize and build a sandwich. Sandwich is great, bread is fresh, soft and flavorful, and best of all... you don;t have to stand in line forever, and you actually have a nice place to sit, and enjoy the sandwich. read more

Delicious sandwiches! After a quick search I found this delightful little sandwich shop right behind the Duomo. From the minute we walking into the small shop the gentleman asked if it was our first time- which I immediately said, "Yes!" He began giving us small samples of the meats and a piece of cheese. We then hand selected our bread of choose, meat, cheese and toppings. The sandwiches were toasted and then they called our names. We grabbed one of the tables, there are only 5 or so, but people are gracious to eat and offer their table. The owners greet you and help you find a table. Absolutely the most amazing sandwich we have ever had! read more

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The place is very interesting. While the food was good, the options were interesting. Yes, there were lots of good options to choose, the shop is not very family-friendly in the sense of food options, though I do recommend coming here. The service was good, with only 3/4 employees, but they got the job done. Now, the shop is small, and the line starts at the back of the room and starts in the back room, and ends in the front. It is very tight/small in there, with not lots of space. I did though enjoy my food and experience, but it was not what I expected. read more

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This place is unbelievably good. It is in a high traffic area, but with the wait. Hit it, and hit it hard!!

Delicious paninis! It's a small order at the counter place. The staff is very friendly and gives great recommendations. They have you try all of their meat and cheese options before you build your own panini. It was so fun trying all of their different meats and cheeses. Everything was so fresh, it was hard to choose. You choose your bread, meat, cheese, pesto, and any additional toppings. I added tomato and arugula. The paninis were big, we probably could have just split one. We took our order to go but there is an outdoor seating option on the street. We were there on a Saturday so it was pretty busy. It's a lively area! I definitely recommend stopping! read more

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My wife and I explored Florence and stumbled across this gem. The city is known for their paninis. We had to get one! This place did not disappoint. We got the panini with prosciutto, aged pecorino (phenomenal), peppers and the amazing pesto. We shared one and still didn't finish it. When we ordered the staff was very helpful and offered recommendations and gave samples to ensure you would leave satisfied. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

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Everything about this place was amazing. The sandwiches were packed with rich flavors and would even be large enough to share with somebody else. The workers were very kind and hospitable. It is also in the "heart" of the city and a great place to stop at if you're doing the main touristy attractions. Definitely consider going here when you are visiting Florence, it's incredible. read more

First time in Florence for me and it started out rough. Air bnb was really not what we expected so we were at a low. This was the first stop the morning after checking in and it was not only an amazing sandwich but completely brightened my whole start to Florence. Ambiance is great with great customer service and it's in the perfect location. The bread was the best I've ever had and I basically inhaled an entire sandwich before climbing the bell tower. Highly recommend. Would come earlier (we came at about 11) because we could already tell it was starting to fill up by the time we left read more

What a great little place to grab a panini. The sandwich was so very good and the service was amazing. There was no where left to sit so the older gentleman (think it was the owner), grabbed a chair and two crates for us. One crate for my husband to sit on as one to use as a table. read more

Panini Toscani - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

Incredible sandwiches, adorable vibe, one of the best meals I've eaten anywhere in Italy. This place absolutely blows Antico Vinaio out of the water. Ingredients were fresh, the employees were super friendly, and the Porchetta is not to be missed. Super convenient after visiting the Duomo read more

Panini Toscani - Porchetta, arugula, and fresh cheese, all wrapped up in the most lovely bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

This is my fourth meal at a restaurant in Florence rated over 4.7 on Yelp, and the first one to smash it out of the park. Panini made fresh to order with 7 bread options, 4 cheeses, 3 meats, and several veggies, then toasted. I had the sbriciolona and pecorino stagionato on schiaccata with marinated eggplant, grilled peppers, and arugula. Mind blown. Un panino molto bellissimo! The owner went out of his way to be sure we had a place to sit on a busy afternoon. I would come back again and again. read more

Panini Toscani - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

I will go to bed thinking about this place tonight. Old Italian owner playing traffic cop for those in line and personally handing out sandwiches after ordering is worth the "price of admission"! Amazing! read more

First food I ate after getting to Florence. All I can say was I knew this was the city that was going to satisfy my food need. Very friendly staff.. They were very helpful and allowed me to taste the deli meat and cheese before I ordered. I noticed there are lot of pannini place around here.. But man I can say this place was one of the best sandwich I've ever had.. Ciabatta Toscana bread is what I chose.. You pick the bread, meat, cheese, then up to 3 different veggies at the end.. So simple but yet so yummy and flavorful sandwich.. To me bread is very important part of sandwich.. You can have the most expensive fanciest meat but if bread sucks rest of the food sucks.. Bread was so light, crispy outside and light chewy inside.. Prosciutto was very flavorful and yummy. All that sandwich and it's only 7 euro.. Can't beat the price and quality of the sandwich. Can't wait to come back and try other style. read more

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We stumbled across Pqnini Toscani our first day in Florence. It looked promising so we decided to grab a panini. Upon walking in, we were immediately greeted and the young guy working asked our language preference and then asked if we had ever been in before. Since we had not been in, he offered up a tasting of all the meats that they offered as well as all of the cheeses. He gave us suggestions on what worked best with each other and what bread and veggies he suggested pairing together. We ordered, paid and an older gentlemen had clean a table and was waiting for us to take a seat. Our sandwiches were quickly brought out and they were amazing. So fresh and full of flavor. We actually visited again during our stay. The location was super convenient and the food was amazing. The staff were all extremely helpful and polite as we took our time deciding on what we wanted to order. I'd recommend stopping by! read more

Panini Toscani - Ciabatta, salami, cheese, grilled pepper and grilled zucchini. Perfection. - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

Located right near the famous Duomo in Florence, Panini Toscani provided me with the best sandwich I have had during my time abroad. The service was great, the environment friendly and the price adequate. Upon arrival they allow you to try whatever meats, cheeses, toppings etc you are interested in ordering. All of these were delicious. The staff speaks English and Italian, and the sandwiches will be out in no more than 5-10 minutes. I would highly recommend visiting Panini Toscani if you ever find yourself in Florence. read more

I am always skeptical about restaurants right next to tourist sites. However, Panini Toscani is the exception. This small sandwich shop is literally located right next to the Duomo and serves phenomenal sandwiches. Basically, you build your own sandwich by choosing from a selection of breads, meats, cheeses, and vegetables. I chose to have a Prosciutto Sandwich. Fresh warm toasted ciabatta bread was filled with flavorful prosciutto, gooey cheese, juicy tomato, crisp arugula, flavorful marinated eggplant and tangy peppers. Since all the seats outside were occupied, we were provided wine crates to sit on to enjoy the view of the Duomo with our sandwiches and glasses of Chianti. It was a wonderful experience. read more

Panini Toscani - Prosciutto Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

This place has the best bread! We had a pork and a prosciutto and both panini's were excellent Great place to stop and eat/share these bundles of deliciousness Great people helping answer questions . read more

Starting off, they let you try all 3 meats to best meet your taste and cheese if you ask to try them. Good fresh toppings to add as well! Extra fast service getting it out to you! Right beside the Duomo! Only downside would be the very limited seating but you can squeeze in on a table if other patrons are inviting enough. Absolutely stop by if you enjoy a good panini! read more

Panini Toscani - Awesome taste! - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

This is a grab and go place. Or get luck and get a spot on the two tables inside lol. You get to customize your own panini with whatever you'd like. They are so kind and let you sample the cheeses if you are unsure what you'd like. Especially since I was with my daughter. We did a prosciutto tomato basil arugula with soft cheese. It was SOOOO delicious. The built it right in front of us and toasted. Very quick would recommend read more

Panini Toscani - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

I can't say enough about these paninis! They are absolutely delicious. When you get to the counter, they give you a sample of all of the meats. You choose the bread, the meat and cheese and 3 toppings. The sandwiches are huge. Must try!! read more

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Tiny little restaurant with seating outside directly by the Duomo. They have got the art of the panini figured out! Choose the type of bead you prefer, followed by the type of meat & cheese, then you can add your choice of veges. The ingredients are all fresh and delicious. It is then toasted to perfection. The service is friendly & attentive. Highly recommended! read more

We stopped here for lunch after touring the Duomo in January 2020, and were quite impressed. We didn't know what we wanted, but the proprietor has everyone we saw come inside the shop where he showed us the different meats and cheeses, even cutting off tasting samples to make sure everyone gets something they like! After one chooses what they want, the panini is assembled and grilled for serving. We took the grilled paninis outside (along with my beautiful glass of rose' ) and ate at a table on the sidewalk. We were joined by a couple of students from Korea, and had a nice conversation with them. It was a pleasant lunch. read more

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Panini Toscani a small store beside the Duomo that serves up some really good sandwiches for a great price. The shop is small and quite popular, so it can be quite crowded and quite confusing as where to begin. But you start of at the very back, single file due to the space and they let you sample different types of meats and cheese before they start your panini order. There are also limited tables and chairs outside for seating. Every staff member was great and super helpful, except for the guy that was letting us sample the cheese and meats. He was one of the tallest staff, possible one of the owner. He cracked jokes and meant to be "funny", but it was towards only to a selected few that he chose to be friendly . During the sampling, they label their cheese from 1 to 4 and when a girl (in front of me) asked what type of cheese she was eating -he refused to answer then egged on another male customer to laugh at her when she took too long to decide. When it was my turn for sampling, he easily chatted up the older couple standing next to me, but pretty much ignored me for the rest of the duration when I asked a question. It was very odd and awkward to say the least and I suspect others might encounter and feel the same way with that particular person. Overall, they serve a great product in a very busy touristy location that is affordable and worth trying despite the bizarre service at the beginning. read more

Panini Toscani - Mysterious Meat #2 and Cheese #3 - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

These paninis have the best bread ever!!!! Perfectly crunchy yet not too tough to bite into! They let you sample the meats and cheeses and are super fun people!! Amazing paninis and the location is super ideal! Right by the duomo!! We went three times while here and definitely recommend it to anyone here! The line moves super fast!! read more

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Small nondescript panini shop amidst a sea of pasta restaurants and bistros in the Piazza del Duomo. As the name implies, they make paninis. We tried three salamis and cheese to go along with them before deciding. Fun fact - you can only choose one type of meat and cheese. You cannot ask for two or all three of the salamis in your panini. Regardless of what choice you make, it will be good.. You also get to choose the type of bread (multigrain, focaccia, ciabatta) and veggies (think arugula, sun dried tomatoes, eggplant, grilled peppers, etc.) to add to your panini. My panini was crunchy, had a good amount of spiciness, and the meat and cheese were a good combo. I forgot to mention that they toast the panini too! They have beer, wine and spritz (of course)! The meal was wonderful and gave the much needed energy to climb the 414 steps of the Campanile di Giotto. read more

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The service was amazing when we walked in they let us sample the meats and cheese, gave us recommendations and was overall so friendly. The panini was the best one I've had this trip. Perfect! It's located right in the middle of everything so super fun place to grab a quick lunch. read more

There was no line at all and you are able to taste each ingredient before adding it to your sandwich. Delicious!

Hands down, best sandwich I had in Florence!! You get to try 4 kinds of meats and cheeses before you pick the items to go on your sandwich. Everyone is super friendly there, and the sandwich was to die for. It's a small shop by the Duomo, which is perfect! read more

Panini Toscani - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

There were lines everywhere at lunchtime. When we turned the corner we spotted Panini Toscani. The line was short and moved fast. We are a family of 5. My husband and I do not eat meat but we had a panini with aged pecorino tomatoes, pesto sauce, arugala and zucchini that was absolutely delicious. Our sons all had different paninis with salami or prosciutto. Everyone raved about their panini. Only after the fact did I realize this was one of the places I tagged for lunch on Yelp. Here's to another 5 star review! read more