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Florence’s best sandwich – Da Nerbone

Posted on September 8, 2017 by TheGreatAmbini

Florence’s best sandwich

Hello fellow budget hunters

While we were in Florence we discovered a little gem of a place! In fact, we both loved it so much after the first visit that we ate lunch there 3 times during our 4 days there! In order to find my little gem head to The Mercato Centrale (the great food hall), located in the center of the Mercato San Lorenzo near the Basilica San Lorenzo.

It was at this market that I ate my very first panino bollito. After walking around the market we passed a small unassuming food stall with massive queues and Italians only queue if something is worth waiting for!

The sandwich

Da Nerbone is inside the Mercato Centrale tucked into a corner on the outer ring of the market. It is popular with both locals and in the know tourists.

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Florence’s best sandwich

During the week it can be quite crowded with the lunch time working crowd. Go early, for the panino bollito con salsa verde (a boiled beef sandwich with a green herb sauce) on a crusty Italian roll. My absolute favourite and I couldn’t stray away. My boyfriend loved the panino de pomodoro (pork ) but neither of us were brave enough to try the local florentine lampredotto (tripe but 4th stomach of a cow as I was told).

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You might have to stand in line for a bit as it is very popular, but have faith! If they are out of the beef as sometimes does happen quickly, there is a few other fillings and always their beautiful pasta dishes. On our third day squashed on the tables opposite, we noticed the Florence Food tour stopped here so it must be exceptional!

The Mercato Centrale was designed in the mid 1800’s by Giuseppe Mengoni, a famous Italian architect. Mengoni used a beautiful design of cast iron and glass to create this gorgeous landmark market. He based his design on the grand market halls of Paris, Les Halles. The Mercato opened in 1874 soon after an older market was torn down.The building still stands today, much as it was when it was built. Stalls on the upstairs floor are now all restuarants and apparently have an award winning pizza place there.  If you have never been to one of these amazing European food halls you must go!

And eat all the sandwiches! I am sorry about all the food related posts but I went to Italy, which arguably is home to the best food in the world!!

Until next time,

The Great Ambini

x x x

I wrote many other posts while in Italy, check them out here:-

  • Eataly 
  • Finding the best Gelato 

4 thoughts on “Florence’s best sandwich – Da Nerbone”

  1. Alexander Popkov says:
    March 25, 2018 at 5:01 pm

    I think Italy is the only place, where I take sandwiches seriously. Generally, it looks more like a snack to me. But these ones are so tasty, that I can skip my lunch, just eat a few of those.

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  2. Perri says:
    March 25, 2018 at 11:52 pm

    Yum, that sandwich sounds delicious! I think when it comes to street food, if theres a queue and you have to wait a little, you know you’re gonna get some good stuff!

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  3. Shivani says:
    March 27, 2018 at 2:43 pm

    Food in Italy is a foodie’s dream tour and I would love to try that sandwich. Although not with beef but with pasta filling, wondering what’s that like.

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  4. Patricia & Miguel says:
    March 28, 2018 at 1:52 pm

    In Florence you can get the best food ever! What we miss the most are the pizzas, they were delicious 😀 We are going back there this year again, can’t wait for it! Thanks for sharing your amazing experience!
    With love,
    xx

    Patricia & Miguel
    http://www.freeoversea.com

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