If you adore food there is no where more exciting than Mercato Centrale in the San Lorenzo section of Florence. Here you will find a mecca of fine food from fresh mushrooms, to wines, olive oils, cheeses, meats, and the best biscotti I've ever tasted (Cantucci Lory). Our friends at Baroni continue to ship us the most exquisite balsamic and... More

I LOVE THIS MARKET! Clean, organized, and with friendly purveyors, quality goods, great and cheap local food. Have the bollito (like a local corned beef/pastrami sandwich with a pesto and tomato spread) at Nerbone, or Fritto Misto with the shrimp shelled and fried in front of you in the fish section. I bought a truffle flavored salami at Simone's and... More

indoor 2-story market...hundreds of vendors: produce, cheeses, dried fruit & spices, breads. Walking through this market is a study in Tuscan cuisine: chefs shop here because the regional farmers send some of the best wild mushrooms, artichokes, grains, cheeses here. Check out vintage-dated parmiggiano-reggiano, wild greens for salad, vegetable seeds, and numerous classifications of porcini and truffles from different regions/different... More

a bit overwhelming, but a fun experience. I bought spices, pastas, mushrooms, olives and more. I would have loved a guided food tour of this place to understand differences in olive oils, mushrooms and so on. Make this a stop for sure!

the most amazing market ever-they were able to vacuum pack the balsamic -cheese-wine and i savored it for months---the food is so fresh and the vendors are passionate about what they sell and what they do-

We went here because it was part of Florence for Foodies tour! We are so happy that this cool market was a part of the tour because we would not know about this place. Must have pork sandwiches at Nerbone! Perfect place to window shop for the Florentine T-bone steaks and porcini mushrooms. We shopped at Conti's, as we sampled... More

Mercato Centrale is a cross between a farmers market, a food court, and a flea market. The main building is a concrete floored square block of colors and smells. Stalls sell meat, cheese, fruits, and vegetables, We were looking for a light lunch and chose from the variety of food vendors along the back wall area. Seating areas are shared... More

The Mercato Centrale is close to the San Lorenzo Church. Worth a visit to see the hustle and bustle of the market with displays of fresh food which smell and look wonderful. If you are a photographer then this is a place to take some great images. For those who may love italian food then this place is a must.

Yes, you can overpay for pretty-colored pastas here, but you can also eat like a local for 5 euros! When I first moved to Florence I avoided this place, assuming it was a tourist trap. However, once I went, I was hooked - not only is the food beautifully presented (great for photos), but as a local I can find... More