Long lines in Florence

The viral places people queue for, what to get when you reach the front, how long the wait usually is, and how to beat it. Waits are typical, not live.

11 places in Florence · by Chef Amazing · updated October 23, 2026
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   All'Antico Vinaio

   Panini · Via dei Neri, Santa Croce

   Get: The La Paradiso (mortadella, pistachio cream, stracciatella)

   The schiacciata sandwich with the world's longest Instagram queue. Expect: 30 to 60 min. Beat it: go early in the morning or late afternoon.

   Also on these lists: Breakfast and sandwiches in Florence, New and hot in Florence, Old-school favorites in Florence.

   Via dei Neri 65r, 50122 Florence · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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   Trattoria Mario

   Florentine · San Lorenzo

   Get: Bistecca alla fiorentina, and ribollita

   A shared-table market trattoria open since 1953. Expect: lines at lunch. Lunch only, cash only. Beat it: be there by noon.

   Also on these lists: Old-school favorites in Florence, The best bistecca alla fiorentina in Florence.

   Via Rosina 2r, 50123 Florence · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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   Da Nerbone

   Florentine street food · Mercato Centrale

   Get: Lampredotto sandwich, bagnato (dipped)

   A market stall serving Florence's tripe sandwich since 1872. Expect: 15 to 30 min at lunch. Beat it: go at 11:30am.

   Also on the list: Old-school favorites in Florence.

   Mercato Centrale, Via dell'Ariento / Piazza del Mercato Centrale 47R, 50123 Florence · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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   Gelateria dei Neri

   Gelato · Santa Croce

   Get: Fig and walnut, or the ricotta

   The gelato that people walk across town for. Expect: evening crowds. Beat it: go in the afternoon.

   Also on these lists: New and hot in Florence, Where to get ice cream in Florence.

   9r Via dei Neri · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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   I Fratellini

   Panini and wine · Centro Storico

   Get: A panino with finocchiona and a glass of Chianti

   A hole-in-the-wall panino shop since 1875. Expect: 10 to 20 min at lunch. Beat it: go before noon.

   Also on the list: Old-school favorites in Florence.

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   Gelateria La Carraia

   Gelato · Oltrarno

   Get: Crema and pistachio

   Generous, cheap gelato by the Ponte alla Carraia. Expect: 20 to 30 min on summer nights. Beat it: go in the early afternoon.

   Also on the list: Where to get ice cream in Florence.

   Piazza Nazario Sauro 25r · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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   Gusta Pizza

   Oltrarno

   Get: The heart-shaped Gusta pizza with mozzarella and rocket

   A busy, cheap pizzeria near Pitti Palace. Expect: 30 to 45 min at dinner. Beat it: go at 7pm, or take away.

   Via Maggio 46r · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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   Trattoria Zà Zà

   San Lorenzo

   Get: Ribollita and the bistecca alla fiorentina

   A big, busy trattoria on the Mercato Centrale square. Expect: 30 to 45 min without a booking. Beat it: book a table.

   Piazza del Mercato Centrale 26r · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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   L'Antico Trippaio

   Centro Storico

   Get: A lampredotto panino, dipped, with salsa verde

   The tripe cart behind Piazza della Signoria. Expect: 10 to 20 min at lunch. Beat it: go before 12:30pm.

   Piazza dei Cimatori · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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    Vivoli

    Gelato · Santa Croce

    Get: Gelato in a cup and an affogato

    Florence's oldest gelateria, since the 1930s. Expect: 20 to 30 min on summer evenings. Beat it: go mid-afternoon.

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    Gelateria Santa Trinita

    Gelato · Oltrarno

    Get: Black sesame and the cream gelato

    Gelato at the foot of the Ponte Santa Trinita. Expect: 15 to 30 min in summer. Beat it: go in the afternoon.

    Also on the list: Where to get ice cream in Florence.

    Piazza de' Frescobaldi 11r · Map · Add to Chef Amazing