All'Antico Vinaio

Florence

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All'Antico Vinaio

This is the most famous local sandwich bar in Florence, so a break here is inescapable. The long queue could be a bit daunting, but there is a reason why so many people are in line: abundant sandwiches filled with the finest local cured meats and lots of delicious veggie options. If you want to avoid the longest queues, make your visit in the afternoon.

Dining

Florentine cuisine is known throughout the country for its combinations of fresh ingredients proceeding from its extended countryside. As in any other city of Italy, there are some local specialities that you simply cannot miss, like the ribollita (a sort of minestrone), pappa al pomodoro (tomato soup), and the famous bistecca Fiorentina (Florentine t-bone steak). Tuscanian cuisine also has delicious starters, including crostini and bruschetta (toasted bread with various kinds of toppings). Lastly, be sure not to miss cantucci with vin santo (crunchy almond biscuits to be dunked in a sweet Italian dessert wine) when you long for something sweet!