{"id":21294,"date":"2022-03-14T16:27:18","date_gmt":"2022-03-14T16:27:18","guid":{"rendered":"\/?p=21294"},"modified":"2025-05-30T07:19:18","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T07:19:18","slug":"best-panini-florence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/best-panini-florence\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Find the Best Panini in Florence: Our 5 Top Picks"},"content":{"rendered":"
Can you really have a trip to Florence without snacking on a panini at least once? Probably not—just like a cheese platter filled with chunks of pecorino drizzled with honey, or a glass of <\/span>Chianti<\/span>, <\/span>panini (<\/span>panino<\/span><\/i> in the singular) <\/span>are an essential cultural element. But where can you find the best panini in Florence?<\/strong><\/span> <\/strong> Chances are you have already heard about <\/span>the <\/span><\/b>paninoteca <\/span><\/i>in Florence, <\/span>All’Antico Vinaio<\/span><\/a>, and we’ll tell you it <\/span>is <\/span><\/i>good. But is it worth waiting in the line that reaches down the street and circles all around the piazza? Honestly, no. <\/span> <\/span><\/p> Take it from us, you can skip this one and make your way to some other fantastic panini shops where locals still frequent.<\/span> <\/span><\/p> It may be less about the shop, and more about the quality ingredients, but luckily Tuscany—and Italy overall—has a lot of those. <\/span> <\/span> <\/span><\/p> Many shops will have a menu, but also will allow you to pick and choose, making your own sandwich. The general rule of thumb: keep it simple but delicious with salumi, a cheese, a vegetable, and just a little something <\/span>sott’olio<\/span><\/i>—in oil—or a sauce to balance the textures.<\/span> <\/span><\/p> You’ll normally have these served between a delicious <\/span>schiacciata, <\/span><\/i>a Tuscan focaccia-like bread. <\/span> <\/span><\/i> <\/span><\/p> If you are feeling really adventurous, you can always try the local specialty, <\/span>lampredotto<\/span><\/i><\/a>. While this word translates to “lamprey” in English, it’s actually made from the cow’s stomach!<\/span> <\/span><\/p> Grabbing a <\/span>panino <\/span><\/i>in Florence is a timeless tradition. A quick <\/span>lunch<\/span> that can be enjoyed between museum visits, appointments, work breaks, you name it. It is usually enjoyed with an easy glass of wine perched on a stool outside the shop, or leaning against the wall. <\/span> <\/span> <\/span><\/p> So let’s discover where you can take part in this tradition and find the best panini in Florence!<\/span> <\/span><\/p> Find this fantastic hole-in-the-wall <\/span>panino <\/span><\/i>shop just around the corner from Piazza della Repubblica on <\/span>Via dei Cimatori. This little spot has<\/span> just enough space to fit the two brothers who give the place its name, ready to whip you up a delicious panino.<\/span> <\/span><\/p> This particular panino shop has been here since 1875, so you’ll truly be stepping into a Florentine tradition. Here you can choose a glass of your choice from the wine bottle-lined walls, or opt for a quick spritz.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>
What Makes a Good Panino, Anyway?<\/span> <\/span><\/h2>

The Panino Tradition<\/span> <\/span><\/h2>
Where to Get the Best Panini in Florence<\/span> <\/span><\/h2>
I Fratellini<\/span> <\/span><\/h3>