Giant Florentine sandwiches w/ tons of fillings – a must-try for lunch. Expect a line but worth the wait for these legendary eats.
This Italian sandwich shop is a popular spot, originating from Florence and known for its substantial and flavorful creations. While many praise the quality and size, some find the New York prices a bit steep compared to its European counterpart. The shop offers a variety of traditional Italian fillings on schiacciata bread, perfect for a quick, albeit sometimes lengthy, meal.
The restaurant specializes in large Italian sandwiches made with schiacciata bread, a type of focaccia. Popular choices include those with prosciutto, mortadella, and various creams and cheeses. While many customers find the sandwiches incredibly satisfying and flavorful, a few have noted that the bread quality or overall taste doesn't quite match the authentic Florentine experience or the price point.
"The 'Paradiso' sandwich, featuring mortadella, stracciatella, and pistachio cream, is highly recommended. Other popular options include the 'La Schiacciatta del Boss' with prosciutto and mushroom spread, and 'L'Inferno' with porchetta and spicy cream."
Customers generally rave about the delicious and massive Italian sandwiches, though some note the NYC prices are higher than in Italy and occasionally find the bread less impressive.
Important Note
Some reviewers note that the NYC prices are higher than in Italy, and a few feel the bread doesn't quite match the Florentine standard. Long lines can also be a deterrent.
"This place offers giant sandwiches that are recommended to be shared. They are estimated to cost around $15-18."
Positive"The user strongly recommends not overlooking Panieria (likely referring to All'Antico Vinaio)."
Positive"The user had a top 5 food experience of their life eating a sandwich from Panineria (likely referring to All'Antico Vinaio, as it's a known Florentine sandwich shop with a NYC presence) while sitting in Central Park."
Positive"This commenter agrees that the pistachio and stracciatella sandwich at All'Antico Vinaio is 'ridiculously good'."
Positive"The user's favorite recent sandwich is the 'paradiso' at All'Antico Vinaio, describing it as made with mortadella, stracciatella, and pistachio cream on focaccia, calling it 'absolute crack'."
Positive"This user suggests getting a sandwich from both All'Antico Vinaio and Faicco's, noting they offer different styles and both travel well."
Positive"All'Antico Vinaio is recommended as a place to get a sandwich."
Positive"The user thanked the previous commenter for the advice about All'Antico Vinaio in Florence and stated they would try it."
Positive"Providing advice for visiting All'Antico Vinaio in Florence, this user recommended avoiding the area near the museum and noted that multiple storefronts exist with separate lines."
Neutral"This user further elaborated on the superiority of All'Antico Vinaio in Florence, highlighting differences in meat, freshness of ingredients like pistachio cream, bread quality, and salami size."
Positive"The user asked for advice on whether to try All'Antico Vinaio in Florence, given its presence in NYC."
Neutral"This user commented that while All'Antico Vinaio's sandwiches are good in NYC, they are significantly better and half the price in Florence."
Neutral"The user recommends All'Antico Vinaio for Italian sandwiches, but notes they are pricey in NYC."
Neutral"This commenter suggested All'Antico Vinaio as an addition to the existing list, recommending 'L’Inferno' which includes porchetta, nduja cream, grilled vegetables, and arugula."
Positive"This user vouches for All'Antico Vinaio, stating that half of a sandwich was very filling and they saved the other half for later."
Positive"All'Antico Vinaio is recommended for Italian sandwiches."
Neutral"All’Antico Vinaio is listed as a place to get sandwiches."
Neutral"The sandwiches at All'Antico Vinaio are described as quite large, with one half being suitable for lunch and the other for dinner."
Positive"This comment recommends All'Antico Vinaio and suggests pairing it with a Broadway show for the full experience."
Positive"The commenter prefers Enzo Bruni's porchetta sandwich, finding it better than those at Antico Vinao."
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