Retrobottega - Cibarie e Mescita

Discovered Retrobottega through Google Maps after arriving in Florence from Montecatini. It was that in-between time, too late for breakfast but definitely in need of something savory. We arrived around 10:30 and were the first guests as the staff was still setting up. Despite that, we were warmly welcomed and handed the menu right away. We ordered coffee, an iced tea, the Tricolore and the Bambola. Everything was beautifully prepared and incredibly flavorful. Just the perfect meal we were craving at that moment. A cozy spot with great food and kind service. Highly recommended if you’re in Florence and looking for something fresh, simple, and satisfying.

Excellent sandwiches with fresh bread, hand sliced meats. Quick with fair prices, and also a good drink selection. Friendly service in Italian and English. Perfect for a stop while sight seeing.

The panninis and foccacia sandwiches are amazing. Creative, fast service, delicious, good vegetarian selections. Honestly I tried to go somewhere else for my second day in Florence but couldn’t find anything that compares and defaulted to here again with no regrets. The coffee is great too. Overall great value! If it’s the only thing you do in Florence, come here!

Easily the best sandwich shop in Florence. If you don't eat here while on a visit, you missed out big. Get the Pork & Love ❤️ Atmosphere and service were both on par.

Retrobottega was a fantastic find! We tried the Sloppy Rob and the Bambola — both were delicious. Prices were very reasonable (around €7–10), especially for the quality. The staff were super friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. The eating area is small, but cozy, and perfect for a quick, satisfying bite. Highly recommend!

I read all of the positive reviews and decided I had to try this place out. I will start by saying the staff is super friendly! The ease of ordering was nice as well, they have the menu in Italian and English. The payment process was also very simple. The menu looked so good and had a nice selection of sandwiches. I ordered my sandwich at the to go window and sat down to eat. From the moment I took the first bite, I knew I messed up. Maybe I have an underdeveloped palette, but I don’t think so. The taste was just downright…nasty? I feel awful for saying that but it wasn’t good. There’s a ton of restaurants in the area, and food is abound. Again, service was great and I would say if you want to try it, definitely do so! However, for me, the sandwich just didn’t have a good taste and the mixture of sauces and meats and veggies on it was not good.

I cannot emphasize enough how incredible these sandwiches are. This was our go-to restaurant during our three days in Florence. We went to get food at 10:15 PM and the kitchen was closed, but they were still able to make us the Sloppy Rob and Boscaiolo Chic, which were both amazing. We ended up getting 7 sandwiches here in three days, so if that doesn’t prove how good they are, I don’t know what will. The staff were also super welcoming and friendly, and they recognized us every time we came back even though we only met a few times. We HIGHLY recommend this restaurant!

We hadn’t planned on eating, but the menu looked too good to pass up as we walked back to our apartment. The staff were super friendly and happy to accommodate special requests… like adding an extra ingredient to my sandwich and making a Nutella sandwich for my friend. Highly recommend!