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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.
The most simple concepts might be the best. Pick your bread, meat, cheese and accompaniments and move on. Did I just describe subway...sorry. But this is the most delicious and purist version of each step. On top of that, it's located right next to the Duomo. The staff was great and even offered me if I wanted to try a certain cheese that I wasn't familiar with. Anyway, this is going to be your top 10 sandwiches of all time and it's centrally located with great staff. May have to stand in line but it's worth it.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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
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
Best. Paninis. In. Town. First off, they saw I was new and didn't even let me order without trying all the meats and cheeses first. THAT IS SERVICE. 3 meats, all delicious, and 4 cheeses, all aged differently and all amazing. 2 gentlemen assembled our paninis before passing it on to a woman for up to 3 toppings of your choosing. €14 for 2 paninis and a juice, with the best service I've seen in town. Don't let the location across from the Duomo deter you. It is high quality. read more
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7 years ago
The service was a amazing. The person at the counter gave us a taste and a lesson of each meat and cheese they provide. Also, we were able to choose the toppings and the type of bread we wanted for our panini. It's the freshness of the ingredients, the multiple options you have, with the great service that makes a huge difference. We will be back soon!! It's right across the street of the basilica and you can eat it right outside the restaurant where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the people and the buildings. read more
2 years ago
8 years ago
Panini Toscano is located directly across from the Duomo so it's not hard to find at all! The line was decently long when we went but it moves quickly and in groups of 9-10 inside to do the tasting of meats and cheeses together then you move along the counter to choose what bread and fillings you want. It's unique and definitely a great experience! The main 2 staff you speak with can speak English so it's really easy and tourist friendly. They have a wide variety of bread options: olive focaccia, nut focaccia, ciabatta, multigrain, and schiacciata (common Tuscan flat bread). And when we went they had 3 meat options and 4 cheese. I went with the aged pecorino and prosciutto while Mo went with pecorino fresco (fresh pecorino) and Salame. The fresh pecorino was amazing and I wish I had gotten it too haha but lol I'm stubborn and wanted to get a little variety between the two of us. Anyways after you move down the cramped space along the line your panini will get passed along to the fillings station and you can choose 3 fillings I went with the "spread" (which seems to be a type of tapenade?), arugula, and peppers. Mo went with peppers, eggplant, and arugula. Once that's done the whole thing gets put into the toasters oven and you pay for your panini and any drinks you grabbed from the back refrigerator. The whole process was actually really easy and nice but most of Florence has been this way so I'm not too surprised. I would 100% recommend this for any travellers who are looking for a unique food experience and like cured meats and cheese for only €6! read more
Found this amazing little shop in my Yelp app when nothing seemed to piqued our interest enough to walk in and have lunch. If you want the very BEST panini that you'll ever have in your life, get your butt in here. I've seen other reviews mentioning how busy it gets so I'm sorry if you don't ultimately have the same experience but when we came in January, it was slow and the staff was uber friendly and helpful. They gave us an awesome demo and sampling of all the different kinds of cheese, local Italian meats and different options for bread that were available to build your own unique panini. On our visit, they introduced 4 different kinds of pecorino cheese (3 locally from Florence and 1 from Pisa) which varied between mild to very sharp and then continued to showcase all the local Italian meats the same way for our meat eater. As a topper, they have an excellent selection of high-quality wines local from Tuscany. It was the perfect rest stop before heading back to Rome! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Delicious! Asked what they recommended and was an amazing first meal in Florence! Ended up with the local salami, pecorino, arugula, spicy peppers, eggplant and oh my! Excited to go back again! Right outside duomo so a great meal, great price, with a great view! Will have to wait in line but it's worth it! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
This was an excellent lunch time option for on the go! There are menus to choose your made to order sandwich options. You are offered a meat and cheese tasting before you order - a highlight in my opinion. Sandwiches are made fresh and heated for you. Delicious! read more
4 years ago
Amazing sandwiches next to the Duomo. Make your way inside to order and let the nice server take care of helping you find a table. It is crowded and confusing and first, but they are accommodating and the food is amazing. read more
4 years ago
4 years ago
Pretty good panini. The server takes you through the options and lets you taste the ingredients. I choose local Tuscan meats and cheese. Unlike other Italian sandwiches, this bread was soft and not overly robust. The flavors were fresh and well balanced. This was one of the better things I ate in Florence. read more
5 years ago
This place in a hole-in-the-wall right next to the Museo del Duomo. And it is a find. A family run place, they are so delighted to make you happy with their sandwiches. You get to taste the meats and cheeses before choosing what to put in your sandwich, you have a choice of breads too. Everything is fresh and the peak of flavour. The sandwiches are delicious.There are a few outside tables, in the piazza right behind the Duomo. read more
3 years ago
Yum yum Panini time. Fresh ingredients and explanation by the owner as you wait in line. Where else do they take the time to explain the meats and cheeses you get to choose from? Nowhere that's where. Choose from seven types of bread, four types of cheeses; two fresh cheeses and two aged (all Italian; a few from Florence) then pick one of three meats (don't mix as you need to appreciate each ingredient) and then three vegetables. My wife and I split two paninis and both were amazing. I liked the fresh cheese I chose more thab her aged but both were crunchy, meaty and a perfect balance of bread, meat, cheese and veggies. Some space inside to eat but much more fun to take and eat while admiring the many sites of Florence. read more
Such an amazing experience overall! My group of 10 walked in and the person making our sandwiches helped us taste every option of meat and cheese so we can make an informed decision while ordering. I highly recommend the walnut bread! You also get to choose 3 other toppings - I just wish we were allowed a bit more since the sandwich was a teensy bit dry. Otherwise great for a toasted sandwich as well as for the location right next to Duomo. read more
7 years ago
The best Panini place I have ever been to. The taste, experience, and location all five stars . read more
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Great sandwich. Super friendly staff. Perfect location next to the Duomo. So when I went, they had three deli meats and 4 cheeses, a few different types of bread depending on what time of day you arrive I.e. availability. Each different levels of aging that the owner has you sample while he explains. Then there are multiple spreads, etc that can be applied. As I constructed my masterpiece sandwhich, the owner encouraged me to add all the acutramonte additions I desired (flat price sando), as if the clock was winding down and I had only seconds to shoot the winning basket and the crowd cheered me on... 3-2-1, ITS GOOD, THE CROWD GOES WILD!! Come here and enjoy this delicious, well priced sandwhich experience. read more
4 years ago
2 years ago
Cute little shop with delicious sandwiches and the friendliest service! As soon as you walk in, they do a tasting of their cheeses and meats. Then, you pick your bread and toppings and everything is toasted. My sister, who does not eat meat, was offered two cheeses. It was nice of them to accommodate her! A glass of wine is also only 3.5 euros! We sat outside and the location is wonderful because the shop is in the main square with the Duomo and other structures. Highly recommend! read more
3 years ago
We ate early (11:15) to avoid the crowds. Workers extremely helpful and patient. Let us try the meat first. Explained the bread choices as you do a build your own sandwich. Very, very good. read more
3 years ago
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7 years ago
The great thing about this small place is that they let you taste three kinds of cheese and meat and you can choose from that and the bread and the spreads ! Best panini I ever had !! read more
2 years ago
7 years ago
Delicious paninis, helpful staff, and right beside the Duomo. What more do you need? As mentioned in the other reviews, you are given a free meat/cheese tasting if they see it is your first time at the restaurant. This is ultimately an amazing experience, and you get to taste four types of cheese and three types of meat. You are allowed to have one meat, one cheese, and three toppings, which are arugula, tomato, sun dried tomato, eggplant, roasted pepper, pepper, zucchini, and a spicy type sauce. There are also multiple types of bread, which I'm not sure of the names of all, but includes multigrain, focaccia with walnuts, another type of herb focaccia, a flatbread? and a normal-looking loaf. I had the walnut focaccia with tomatoes, eggplant, and arugula, with the 2nd cheese and the 1st meat (they number the meat/cheese by your tasting order). The walnut focaccia was so crisp and delicious; the walnuts went amazingly with the flavour of the bread. The panini is huge but I did devour it. Best of all? It only costs 6€, which is an extremely reasonable price considering the quality of service, location, and the food. read more
5 years ago
This panini shop is very unique. I love the fact that they allow you to try all their meats and cheeses if it is your first time visiting. Fresh bread and ingredients with a nice selection of wine. Try the rose wine! It was only €6 for the panini and €5 for a glass of wine. The best panini I've had in Florence and all of Italy! It's also right next to the famous Duomo which is a lovely view. The best time to go would be in the morning after they first option so you can choose from their large selection of freshly baked breads. read more
8 years ago
The staff is WONDERFUL! They let you try all the meats and cheeses and customize your panini. It was such a great experience despite the long wait in the heat. Best panini I have ever had. read more
2 years ago
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Piazza del Duomo 34R
50122 Florence
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