Experts' Choice Award Cantinetta dei Verrazzano
What the experts agree on
This hybrid bakery-wine bar near the Duomo excels at fresh focaccia, pizza, and pastries sold by the slice—perfect for a quick lunch or coffee break between sightseeing. The wood-paneled space also offers solid wine selections for lingering.
“This wood-panelled place near Orsanmichele is part-bar, part-cafe and part-bakery, making its own excellent pizza, focaccia and cakes.”
– Rough Guide
Concierge "This central bakery just south of the Duomo sells Florentine breads, torte, and biscotti up front and features a bar-caffè in back."
Frommer's "It promises a delicious self-service lunch or snack of focaccia, plain or studded with rosemary, onions, or olives; buy it hot by the slice or as farcite." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Perfect for lunch in the city or an after-shopping snack, this popular place is part-bakery and part wine bar."
National Geographic "Takeout snacks, cakes, panini, and sandwiches; excellent value; light meals also available at tables to the rear; convenient for main Via dei Calzaiuoli. Closed Sundays. Via dei Tavolini..." Full review
Fodor's "Although there are some serious wine offerings at this spot in the heart of the centro storico, it's also a good place for tasty breakfast baked treats and light lunches" Full review
