Mercato di Sant’Ambrogio
Fresh food market · Ricorboli
Piazza Lorenzo Ghiberti, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
Highlights
Indoor market since 1873 with fresh produce, meats, cheeses
Indoor market since 1873 with fresh produce, meats, cheeses
"In Florence, the covered market’s stalls of produce, cured meats, and cheeses evoke a familiar sense of home for returning shoppers: "We shared laughter with vendors and wandered around in renewed amazement as we shopped for the finest produce, cured meats, and cheeses, savoring this indoor/outdoor market’s familiar sense of home and unrivaled quality goods." The author and her twin sister reminisce about weekly visits while studying abroad, and the market is presented as an integral, culturally revealing part of the city." - Giovanna Caravetta Giovanna Caravetta Giovanna Caravetta is a travel writer based in Southern California with a passion for embracing la dolce vita. She loves soaking up dreamy sunsets, wandering along new streets, and savoring delicious food and wine pairings. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Mercato San Ambrogio Who knew grocery shopping could be so photogenic? In summer, you'll be tempted to photograph the piles of tomatoes; in winter, the tangles of greens. Wander around to get a sense of what is in season and what you will find on local menus at lunch and dinner. Rows of stalls sell meat, salami, fresh fish, pasta, cheese, and bread. If all that food makes you hungry, look for the Trattoria del Rocco inside the market, a diner thatserves lunch created from produce sold on-site. The early bird gets the worm here: Everything is swept up and closed down byearly afternoon."
"Mercato San Ambrogio Who knew grocery shopping could be so photogenic? In summer, you'll be tempted to photograph the piles of tomatoes; in winter, the tangles of greens. Wander around to get a sense of what is in season and what you will find on local menus at lunch and dinner. Rows of stalls sell meat, salami, fresh fish, pasta, cheese, and bread. If all that food makes you hungry, look for the Trattoria del Rocco inside the market, a diner thatserves lunch created from produce sold on-site. The early bird gets the worm here: Everything is swept up and closed down byearly afternoon."
"A longstanding fine-dining mainstay located near a central market that lends its reputation to a newer, more casual café offshoot; regarded locally for its culinary prominence." - Annie Fitzsimmons
"Part of a gastronomic introduction to Florence that visits bakeries, shops, and cafés to sample truffle sandwiches, salami, gelato and other local treats; participants can shop for fresh ingredients at the market and then use them in a private cooking class to make from-scratch tagliatelle and cantuccini." - AFAR
