
4.4 ·
Head to il Mercato Centrale Firenze, the historic market with a lively gourmet food hall upstairs. Sample dishes from many vendors, from truffle pasta to international fare, and explore the leather stalls outside.
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il Mercato Centrale Firenze is a historic market building whose top floor holds a gourmet food hall with numerous vendors serving Italian and international dishes, plus events. Reviewers recommend the truffle stall in particular, citing avocado toast with truffles and pasta with black summer truffle.
The streets around the building are lined with shops selling leather goods, adding to the lively local atmosphere. It is open from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM, so it works for lunch or an evening meal, and a typical visit is around 75 minutes at mid-range prices.
il Mercato Centrale Firenze is a historic market building whose top floor holds a gourmet food hall with numerous vendors serving Italian and international dishes, plus events. Reviewers recommend the truffle stall in particular, citing avocado toast with truffles and pasta with black summer truffle.
The streets around the building are lined with shops selling leather goods, adding to the lively local atmosphere. It is open from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM, so it works for lunch or an evening meal, and a typical visit is around 75 minutes at mid-range prices.
Duration
1h15
Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening
Intensity
Moderate walking
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Tons of different vendors, fresh foods with an international twist. You must try the truffle place!! Avocado toast with truffles, pasta with black summer truffle was delightful. I thought the truffle flavor in pasta would be stronger, but it is mild and complements the mild parmesan. Fried calamari (different…
Melissa J
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