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Fast (?) Yes…fast food and bars

I am not exactly what people say a fast food lover. Unfortunately sometimes I am forced to eat a piece of pizza to go or maybe a sandwich. I can imagine that tourists, especially for lunch, especially when they are just for 3 days in town or maybe those who are not used to eat as we do (2 or 3 courses anytime we are sitting to a table), may desire something lighter to eat than a piatto di pasta every day/night, so here are a couple of suggestions.

All’antico vinaio

all-antico-vinaio Basically it is a sandwich shop. But the sandwiches are veeeeeery tasteful!!! You can experience them sitting on the sidewalk or just eat standing outside the shop with a glass of wine. Very fast and very food!

https://www.facebook.com/AllAnticoVinaio

Pizzeria Totò

pizzeria-toto Now you know. I am a pizza fan..it’s out of my control! But here you can have a pretty good take away pizza. If you are lucky you can also get a short seat at the counter.

http://www.tripadvisor.it/Restaurant_Review-g187895-d1895455-Reviews-Pizzeria_Toto-Florence_Tuscany.html 

Da Nerbone

da-nerbone It is really a special place….it is located inside the food market, close to the San Lorenzo Church. It is located at one of the corners. The place is totally casual, it could be a funny experience. . At Da Nerbone you will find the REAL Florentine food taste. Try it for a fast food in a real restaurant!!!!

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g187895-d1102305-Reviews-Da_Nerbone-Florence_Tuscany.html

Cantinetta dei Verrazzano

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They are wine producers and absolutely I suggest you to go there for lunch, get a degustation of the different tastes of what we use to call “schiacciata” (it’s a sort of pizza without tomato on the top. It can be dressed with olives, onion, rosemary. It can be thick, thin or crunchy), and maybe a salad or ham and cheese degustation together with good red wine to drink.

http://www.verrazzano.com/en/the-place/

Da Ino

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This is another sandwich shop, located very close to the Ponte Vecchio. You can get a sandwich and eat inside or go for a walk along our beautiful river. The sandwiches are veeery good!!!

http://www.inofirenze.com/

Cinque e Cinque

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It’s another very nice place in piazza della passera, oltrarno. I have to say the food of the Mediterranean tradition is really good! It is a little bit expensive and the portions are too small. If you’re not very hungry it worth to be tried.

http://www.tripadvisor.it/Restaurant_Review-g187895-d2060472-Reviews-5_e_Cinque-Florence_Tuscany.html

OUR CAFES

 ChiaroScuro

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This is one of the bar I like most. It’s totally  not touristic, if you find tourists it is because they saw it for a mistake…The quality is very good. The price is normal, even if it is in the center of the town. It is appropriate for lunch, for a brunch or for a cake in the afternoon. They have a great selection of different coffees…I suggest you to try the section “special” coffees.

http://www.chiaroscurofirenze.it/index_en.php

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Golden View

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I have been there mainly for aperitifs or after dinner. Sometimes also for dinner, but just in special occasions. I have to say that the relationship “quality – price” regarding the aperitif is very competitive. I will try to explain it better: the aperitif has a normal price, the quality is good, if you are lucky –or smart, making a reservation- have the view…why not?

http://www.goldenviewopenbar.com/index.php?method=section&id=65&title=CAFE

Caffè degli Artigiani

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If you are oltrarno and you are searching for something very easy to get a sandwich, or drink a coffee, you should visit it. It’s close to the Gelateria della Passera, so maybe after the coffee you can get an ice cream…or why not? Drink directly an “affogato” (espresso + ice cream)! If you are lucky (and they still have a piece) you can try the best cheese cake of the town…

http://www.tripadvisor.it/Restaurant_Review-g187895-d696485-Reviews-Caffe_degli_Artigiani-Florence_Tuscany.html

  Something special has to be said about the historical café of Florence. Of course they are expensive and touristic, but you can enjoy a coffee or an aperitif but why not a salad or a piece of cake in a striking places.

Rivoire

Rivoire

Basically it is a patisserie and chocolate shop…cakes are their best. But you can of course enjoy a cocktail, a cappuccino or anything you like in front of -our boyfriend- David!

http://www.rivoire.it/#

Gilli

Gilli

Since 1733…wow this bar has seen many things… it’s another patisserie. Top quality of food.

http://www.gilli.it/

Le Giubbe Rosse

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It’s a literary café. On the walls inside the place you will see pictures and newspapers talking about the glories of that place. It is good even if you want to have a light lunch.

http://www.giubberosse.it/giubbe/english.html

Paszkowsky

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It is a bar and a restaurant. Another historical café of the town since 1846!

http://www.paszkowski.it/

Caffè “La Terrazza” alla Rinascente

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Not many people know that at the top of the department store “La Rinascente” there is a café. If you are lucky you can have an easy lunch or coffee at the top of a building located in piazza della Repubblica, with an unusual view of the square and of the town.

http://www.rinascente.it/rinascente/en/barcafe/197

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