Mercato Centrale brings together two different Florence food experiences: traditional fresh-food stalls on the ground floor and prepared dishes upstairs. It is useful for understanding Tuscan ingredients as well as for an informal meal. Walk through nearby San Lorenzo afterwards, keeping in mind that individual stalls and opening times may differ.
How to experience it
The ground-floor market and the upstairs food hall have different rhythms. Check the official page for the current hours of each area.
Before you go
Menus, service days and reservation policies change. Check the venue directly, mention allergies before ordering and remember that Florence’s civic street numbers may use a red suffix for commercial entrances.