A hop, skip, and a jump from Orsanmichele in the centro storico and in existence since 1875, I Fratellini sells wines by the glass and has a lengthy list of panini, including pecorino with sundried tomatoes and spicy wild-boar salami with a creamy cheese spread. There are no tables, although there are a few chairs set on the street, as this is strictly a sandwich counter.

Armando e Michele Perrino gestiscono ormai da una ventina d’anni questo minuscolo locale nato nel 1875 dove oltre a loro, al bancone, agli scaffali pieni di bottiglie non c’è spazio: si ordina e si mangia all’aperto. I vinaini un tempo erano così, posticini dove si trovavano panini, uova sode, acciughe e poco altro da accompagnare con vino servito nel tipico gottino. L’ampia scelta di panini, con salumi e formaggi di qualità di piccoli produttori toscani, li confermano un riferimento per residenti e turisti in cerca di qualcosa di veloce, ma soprattutto buono e dai sapori veraci.

Sandwiches and wine tend to be the perfect combination in Italy, and when you are searching for both, the wonderful selection at I Due Fratellini make this a place worth stopping by when you've worked up an appetite. The wine selection is perfect for a mid-day meal, and not only can you choose to buy wine buy the bottle, but there are plenty of open bottles available when you only just want a glass or two to tide you over. Between the delicious sandwiches available and the well-stocked wine cellar, there's no way you won't leave feeling satisfied and happy with your choice.

Since 1875, I Fratellini has been serving classic sandwiches from a small hole-in-wall off of a quiet side-road near the Signoria. This is a considerably more chilled affair than nearby All’Antico Vinaio (which takes up most of the tourist traffic) and is ideal if you – like me – prefer a soft roll over flat-bread, as well as a shorter queue. It’s more what you might expect to get back home, but with an assortment of delicious, DOP certified Tuscan meats, creams, and cheeses that are exclusive to the region (don’t miss the fennel-infused salami, ‘finocchiona’).

Open since 1875, I Fratellini (Little Brothers), also know as I Due Fratellini (two little brothers), is literally, a little hole in the wall wine and sandwich shop in the historic center of Florence. Just an opening with a bar and if you walk by the small quiet side street too quickly you will miss it, in fact, if there isn't a crowd of people in front of the place you can barely tell it's there. When it's closed with it's door down it is anything but amazing looking and you would never know that a delicious little panino filled world lies behind.

(Please note: The owners who ran Il Cernacchino has taken their brand moved to inside the little grocer at the Mercato di Sant’Ambrogio in 2021 and the original Cernacchino eatery near Piazza della Signoria location is now helmed by new owners. I went in Sept of 2021 and it was just OK, but a friend/fellow journalist who went liked it so it might be a matter of personal preference. The market location sells fresh pasta but not sandos. If you want a meaty panini in the market, try Luca Menoni’s burger/sando stand)

Open since 1875, I Fratellini is a small, open store-front spot smack-dab in the historical center of Florence. With such a perfect location, I Fratellini offers a delicious, fresh, and cheap option with incredibly friendly workers – make sure to ask for your panini on focaccia bread when they ask. Since the shop is just a storefront, there are limited seats available especially during the lunch rush, but if that’s the case I’d suggest taking your panini over to the nearby Piazza della Signoria.

Another option on Via dei Cimatori that you really can’t miss is I Fratellini, a traditional Florentine tavern which has been serving amazing sandwiches to locals since 1875. Here you will find typical Tuscan deli-style bites, such as finocchiona (typical Tuscan salami flavored with fennel), lardo di Colonnata (a fatty cut of pork flavored with pepper, cumin, cilantro and rosemary), pecorino (typical sheep’s milk cheese) and boar salami, which will enrich your sandwich with a unique taste.

A short walk from Palazzo Vecchio is this tiny counter boasting one of longest panini menus in Florence. There's no bad option from a choice of 30, but a favorite is the simple butter and anchovy ( acciuga e burro) Fratellini is a great place to have your first taste of salsiccia cruda too, and simply paired with roasted eggplant (salsiccia cruda e melanzane) is how you'll find it on Via dei Cimatori. Via dei Cimatori, 38R, 50122 39 055 239 6096

I Fratellini is one of Florence’s oldest panino shops opened in 1875 and was my first panino in Florence over 20 years ago. This hole in the wall sandwich window is located on a side street off the main drag of Via Calzaiuoli. The original Fratellini window sells simple sandwiches made on round rolls with €1 wine by the glass to eat street side but most recently they have also opened a second window to the right selling schiacciata sandwiches.

Armando & Michele are the friendly proprietors of I Due Fratellini (meaning the two brothers), a pocket-sized panini shop which is just a stone’s throw from Palazzo Vecchio. Established in 1875, this tiny hole-in-the-wall has one of longest panini menus in Florence with over 30 options to choose from. Their sandwich ingredients and wines come from small Tuscan producers who are passionate about quality produce.

As I meander through Florence, a city that marries the old with the new, I often find myself drawn to "I Due Fratellini" – a historic nook that's been serving up tantalizing panini since 1875. This little spot, a mere crevice in the city's rich tapestry, is a testament to time-honored culinary traditions. Each sandwich here is a nod to Florence's past, crafted with the same dedication and love for decades.

Places like I Due Fratellini, which is literally large enough to hold the two brothers, Michele and Armando and a wall of wine bottles, are doing what that paninoteca been doing since 1875. Another Florentine institution, the beautiful bar Procacci, which is famous for its fancy finger sandwiches filled with truffle paste, have been serving Florentines truffle-laced panini and pouring wine since 1885.

If you’re looking for another landmark sandwich shop to experience with your dog, be sure to head to I Fratellini (Via dei Cimatori, 38/r, 50122). Visited by celebrities (including the cast of Jersey Shore), this hole-in-the-wall sandwich bar serves up a variety of paw-lickin’ fillings (like prosciutto, peppers, soft cheese, and artichoke – veggie options available!) wrapped around by panini bread.

The little sandwich shop “I due fratellini” (the two brothers) has its origins in 1875, and they like you to know that they have been around that long!. They open up directly on to the street and don’t boast a lot of room but this doesn’t stop the people from lining up for a panino. You will find almost 30 different combinations of fillers including those with and without salumi.

I Due Fratellini: This tiny window in Via dei Cimatori sells wonderful little sandwiches and wines by the glass that you eat while standing in the street; little wooden shelves on the wall are there for you to rest your wine glass on while eating. My favorite sandwich is the rucola and pecorino tartufato (truffled pecorino and fresh arugula) - Via dei Cimatori 38/r.

Questo posto storico, aperto dal 1875, è letteralmente un buco nel muro. Sembra che ci siano circa sei centimetri di spazio sul bancone, eppure panino i panini vengono sfornati rapidamente e la fila (sì, di solito c’è una fila) si muove velocemente. Il menu è lungo 30 panini e le offerte sono semplici e classiche, con solo 2-3 ingredienti ciascuno.

For those who don’t want a huge sandwich stuffed with all the fixin’s, head over to I Due Fratellini. Born in 1875, this shop has been preparing sandwiches with top quality ingredients from Tuscany in the historic center of Florence. You can find up to 30 combinations of sandwiches or make your own, though you’re limited to about 2-3 ingredients.

Here the "little brothers" have served peasants 29 different kinds of sandwiches and a fine selection of wine at great prices since 1875. Join the local crowd to order, then sit on a nearby curb to eat, placing your glass on the wall rack before you leave (20 yards in front of Orsanmichele Church on Via dei Cimatori, +39 055-239-6096).

Also in the center not far from Piazza della Signoria are the hot and crispy sandwiches of I Fratellini (Via dei Cimatori, 38r) to be accompanied strictly with a glass of wine. One of their must-haves that is always good in summer and winter?. Roasted ham, burrata cheese and sun-dried tomatoes or roasted ham and truffle cream.

055 239 6096 Probably the best place in the historical centre to drink a good wine at a fair price!. This wine bar is very very small (6-8 square meters), so you are obliged to drink directly on the cobblestone street in front of the bar. This wine here is excellent, so cheap, and their 'panini' (sandwiches) are fabulous!

This little shop a few steps from the Ponte Vecchio may look like a hole-in-the-wall, but it sells the best panino con porchetta (that’s roast pork sandwich) in central Italy. Stand at the counter and enjoy one of these treats, in which the delicious fatty slices of pork contrast with a firm white roll, with a glass of wine.

Another spot that was suggested by my friend was I Fratellini, a sandwich shop with humble prices. While sandwiches might sound like a boring meal option abroad, they are quite the delicacy in Florence!. This street food is taken to the next level with crispy bread, salty prosciutto, and various sandwich fillings.

This literal hole-in-the-wall has been serving up sandwiches since 1875. Despite its tiny size, I Fratellini has a huge following thanks to its simple, flavourful offerings. They use proper schiacciata from traditional bakers and keep their fillings classic — prosciutto, pecorino, truffle spreads, rocket.

Antico Noe makes my favorite sandwiches in Florence, and they’re all around only 3–5 euro” said staffer Jamie, who just returned from our Venice, Florence & Rome tour. “I ordered the turkey, truffle sauce, and mozzarella sandwich, and it was one of the best things I’ve ever tried.

If you’re looking for wine and a sandwich, try I Fratellini. This restaurant is literally a hole in the wall but serves cheap wine and tasty low-priced sandwiches filled with good charcuterie. They also have inexpensive crostini, if you just want a little bite with your wine.

I never had to wait in line (though once I walked past at lunchtime on a Saturday and there was quite a queue). Not only are the ingredients fresh and delicious, but the guys who work there are super friendly. There are a ton of good options on the menu.

This place is literally a hole in the wall, so blink and you miss it, but it’s a can’t miss spot for grabbing an afternoon panini and a glass of wine!. Via dei Cimatori, 38/r, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

Some of the best rated sandwich shops near the historical center include Panini Toscani, I’ Girone De’ Ghiotti, All’Antico Vinaio and I Fratellini. They are all marked on the map above.

The outside of the shop is so cute too, and they have some little stools out so you can sit and enjoy your sandwich. Be ware of the pigeons though.