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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.
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!
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.
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!
3 years ago
What's left to say that hasn't already been said? Found this place with great thanks to social media. We dropped our stuff at our apartment and headed to the 'dome' ASAP. Of course we quickly arrived at PT which I had done major research on prior to arriving, it was after all, our first meal in Firenze. The owner didn't disappoint, gracious samples of the regional meet and cheese followed by the creation of one's custom panini. Highlight..the views of the duomo. Jk... highlight was drinking Brunello with a panini in Firenze with the Duomo in sight. Sounds a bit like Clue but a million times better. read more
Stumbled upon this place while near the Duomo. It it truly a hidden gem. Small little deli with seating outside if you desire. They let u sample all the meats and locally made cheeses. We ate here twice. Truly a hidden gem for $6euros a Panini. read more
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6 years ago
This is absolutely our favorite panini shop in Florence. They are so friendly. We were able to sample four different cheese and then pick one for our panini. I'm not a big cheese lover but was able to pick one that was mild enough for my taste. My husband on the other hand is a different story. He loves the strong cheese and was able to select exactly what tasted good to him. They have three different meats to choose from and five different breads. You also have three toppings that you can choose. I always picked the sun dried tomato, eggplant and arugula. We went back twice! €6 per panini. Great price. read more
4 years ago
4 years ago
This was my favorite sandwich shop in Florence. The owner takes you to the back and has you try the meats and cheese before selecting what you would like in your sandwich. If you are ordering a vegetarian sandwich, he allows the selection of two cheeses and 3 vegetables/toppings. There is no extra charge to sit and eat outside the shop. read more
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9 years ago
How do you be a panini place and have 5 stars? Simple. Welcome your customers with a sampling of 5 cheeses and 3 meats. Make them feel warm and fuzzy and welcomed while you do so. Then, have them choose which combination among the meats and cheeses they find superior, as well as bread. Add a topping or two of roasted eggplant, squash, red pepper, sun dried tomatoes, or chili salsa. Toast the deliciousness, serve with a smile along with an affordable glass of Tuscan house wine. You'll be happy to find a cheap yet delicious quick bite in the area surrounding the Duomo. The only thing unfortunate about eating at Panini Toscani is the sad restaurant owner next door who looks longingly at the popularity that is Panini Toscani and not his own restaurant. So you may, additionally, leave Panini Toscani feeling as though you need to pay the guy next door a pity lunch the next day. read more
6 years ago
7 years ago
We saw this sandwich place on a Food Network program with Guy Fieri. It definitely seems geared towards tourists, not only based on the excellent location next to Il Duomo, but with the very helpful staff. They walked us through the 3 meat selections and the 4 cheeses so that we could make the sandwich we wanted. It was quick and very good! read more
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This was the best panini I've ever had, and the most reasonably priced. The staff was incredibly nice, let us try all the cheeses and meats before making our selections, the interior is stylish even though it has incredibly limited seating. Sat outside and looked at the Cathedral while we ate, 11/10 restaurant read more
3 years ago
7 years ago
Probably one of our favorite meals in Florence! Cheese & meat sampling before you made your own panini was so fun! Right next to Duomo but not as crowded as the main section is - after this meal get gelato next door! It was the perfect last meal before leaving this beautiful city! read more
5 years ago
4 years ago
This place is amazing, marevelioso! You start by tasting all the meats and cheeses individually. Then you build the sandwich from there how you want it. Freshest ingredients ever and amazing bread. 10/10 recommend. Also, cherry on top is you get to enjoy it right next to the Duomo! read more
5 years ago
7 years ago
Blown away by the freshness and quality of every unrefined used at this place. Stopped in for a quick lunch, PACKED full of taste! Additionally, the service at this grab and go is phenomenal; they even ask that you sample ALL the meats and cheeses before building your own sandwich - no matter how long the line. read more
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This place has a great sandwich and a great view! The staff are so warm and welcoming, I highly recommend this for a bite. There will probably be a line, but we went early and had no issues. read more
8 years ago
Hands down the best sandwich I've had in Italy, if not of all time! I'm a vegetarian but the sandwich had everything I wanted and more. I had a tomato and fresh cheese with arugula and chili oil on an olive loaf. This was after a tasting of several cheeses in order to pick one for my lunch! Great price on the wine too! Run, don't walk here ASAP. read more
6 years ago
Seriously the best panino I tasted during my 5 weeks in Italy. Amazing atmosphere inside and the price is perfect. Plus, the seating is a front row view of the Duomo. what more could you ask for!? read more
Like others have said, a wait in line as groups of 6 for the owner to tell you the meats, cheeses and breads he has selected for today. You get to sample the meat and cheese, pick which one you like and they put it on a sandwich with a few veggies toppings, then into the toaster. Price is right, even for a tourist spot and will be worth a second, third... visit ;) read more
8 years ago
This place seems like a tourist trap but it's actually pretty good. Do not underestimate the panini because its super filling. A lot of people couldn't finish it (but I ended up finishing it up even though I got really indigested.) For the price you really can't go wrong. The line seems crazy but it moves very fast because the people making the paninis are super efficient. If I recall correctly this place is cash only. read more
5 years ago
8 years ago
Amazing! We were sick of Italian food after a week! We weren't really in the mood for sandwiches but the line was very long so we thought we would give it a shot! They let you taste test the breads, cheeses and meats, all fresh and the owner was very warm and friendly! read more
8 years ago
Possibly the best sandwich I've ever eaten... like, I can't think of a better one at the moment. The 3.50 Tuscany chard and rose was awesome to boot! read more
5 years ago
Best sandwich in Florence! I tried the other so-called "best sandwich shops" in Florence but this one hands down blows them all away. They let you sample the meat and cheeses before building your own sandwich. Molto Bene!!! read more
Florence is definitely a touristy town, ESPECIALLY in the Duomo area. This definitely is all the wonderful things RIGHT about tourism (super friendly staff, understanding many languages, efficient, cost effective) without the bad (poor quality, over-priced, inauthentic, grossness) that usually accompanies tourist traps. We found this spot on Yelp (of course) but also by word-of-mouth recommendation from a friend. After taking the train from Rome, we were hungry - and didn't want to wander too far before finding something to eat. We decided this was the perfect opportunity to check out this little gem right by our hotel!! First of all, we almost walked past it. It's a tiny unassuming store-front with a green sign. Once you walk into this place and realize its TINY tiny; in reality, probably only room for about 15 people max. The staff warmly advises people to stand in lines, and inform them "we'll be with you guys next, don't worry!" in a super friendly tone, that somehow conveys our good fortune that we're next to order this panino. If it's your first time, he takes you though a full "tasting" of all elements before you order. Cheese first, multiple choices and most locally sourced to boot. Then come meat choices! With all the tasting, the staff intelligently inform us about the region or farm that the product comes from and discusses the flavor components. There's on rushing, no pressure to make decisions, and a very apparent love for quality ingredients! Once you finish the 'tasting', you're off to build your sandwich - choose bread first! I THINK our options were 4-fold; olive bread, multi-grain, wheat, and maybe something else? I opted for the multi-grain and it was divine! After bread, you inform them about your meat/cheese selections, then over to the accouterment area. You can choose any 3 items, I chose roasted red peppers, lettuce, and tomatoes. They wrap it up for you and send you on your merry way - in pure panino bliss. There are some tables outside, if I remember correctly - but no umbrellas. So we found a curb near the Duomo in the shade... perfection! It's a great little place for a grab-and-go panino that is high on quality and fresh. A definite recommendation for anyone looking for something like this! read more
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Piazza del Duomo 34R
50122 Florence
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Duomo
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