What to order at Mercato Centrale (first floor)

Must order
Lampredotto from Lorenzo Nigro's counter, fresh pasta from il Tartufo, an espresso from Ditta Artigianale.
The dish to know
Food-hall multiple counters
Editor tip
Open daily until midnight; ground-floor market closes 14:00. The food hall is the late-night option.
CuisineStreet food
Price€
NeighborhoodSan Lorenzo
HoursMon-Sun 09:00-24:00
The dishFood-hall multiple counters
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Taste Lampredotto from Lorenzo Nigro's counter, fresh pasta from il Tartufo, an espresso from Ditta Artigianale. with a local in Florence

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Location

Address: Piazza del Mercato Centrale, 50123 Firenze, Florence

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Da Nerbone ★ 4.6

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Da Nerbone in Florence's Mercato Centrale ground floor has poured the lampredotto panino since 1872, the bread dipped in the cooking broth and stuffed.

OrderPanino al lampredotto bagnato (dipped) with salsa verde and salsa piccante.

TipCash only; closed Sunday. Queue from 11:30 for lunch; standing-only counter inside the market.

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All'Antico Vinaio (Via dei Neri 38r) ★ 4.4

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TipQueue runs the block from 12:00; the Via dei Neri 65r original is across the street.

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All'Antico Vinaio ★ 4.4

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All'Antico Vinaio in Florence's Via dei Neri has run the schiacciata-counter format since 1991, with the Mazzanti family stuffing the 30cm flatbread to order.

OrderLa Favolosa schiacciata (porchetta, pecorino, artichoke cream) for €8.

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I Due Fratellini ★ 4.5

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Da Nerbone ★ 4.6

€ Street foodSan LorenzoCash only

Da Nerbone in Florence's Mercato Centrale ground floor has poured the lampredotto panino since 1872, the bread dipped in the cooking broth and stuffed.

OrderPanino al lampredotto bagnato (dipped) with salsa verde and salsa piccante.

TipCash only; closed Sunday. Queue from 11:30 for lunch; standing-only counter inside the market.

Directions

Trippaio del Porcellino ★ 4.4

€ Street foodCentro StoricoCash only

Trippaio del Porcellino in Florence is the lampredotto cart at the Mercato Nuovo loggia, next to the Porcellino bronze boar, with the lampredotto and trippa.

OrderPanino al lampredotto with salsa verde, trippa-and-fagioli plate for €7.

TipCash only; the cart moves around the loggia. Standing only; lunch is the busiest hour.

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Trattoria da Rocco ★ 4.1

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Trattoria da Rocco in Florence's Mercato Sant'Ambrogio loggia runs the market-canteen format under the iron roof, with a chalkboard daily carte at €12.

OrderThe daily pasta, ribollita in winter, a quartino of house red.

TipLunch only, Mon-Sat 12:00-15:00. Cash only. Come at 12:30 to beat the stall-keepers.

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