Sergio Pollini Lampredotto

Best lampredotto I’ve ever eaten during my short stay in 2-3 shops. The cooks are very friendly and kind. The meat is so tender that they melt in my mouth! 🥹 It might be the part of beef some people avoid but I always wanted to know how it tastes like because it’s hard to cook them well. And I’m glad we did!! It’s cooked perfectly and tastes really good. 🤤 We liked it a lot, so, we bought those on our way to airport before departure 😻

It was my first time eating Lampredotto so I don't really have a lot of benchmark. So being Asian I'm quite familiar with these special parts of pork so it didn't really turn me off but I could understand if this is not for everybody. We ordered a spicy version and we glad we did because it makes it much better and easier to eat. The bread was perfectly cooked. The meat inside was still warm. Loved it! Price is 5 Euro and it's a big sandwich. The staffs are very friendly and efficient. Btw we went super early. Saw later in the day the queue is longgggg

Well worth the walk from anywhere around Florence. The line varied but we were lucky to make an odd window between words of people. The tripe had zero gameyness but with great flavors like the local bistecca fiorentina beef. A bit of porcini and complimented with a cup/glass of red wine - so much better than a soda. Great staff who know how to keep the food flowing quickly and customers happy! If my stomach was a bottomless pit, I'd be here all the time!

What a delicous local sandwich. Would definitely recommend getting the spicy version instead of the classic. The omasum is so tender. The texture isn't for everyone but it's definitely worth trying. I would eat this every morning if I lived in Florence. The guys working the cart are just so nice and friendly. Makes for a wonderful atmosphere that takes you back in time to a smaller world. Note you will need tissues because it can get messy. We went around 10am and there was no line.

We went basically right when it opened so there was no line, but a few friendly locals eating at the stall. It was my first time eating Lampredotto but I've had tripe and organs prepared in different ways prior. We got the spicy version of cow omasum sandwich. The workers were so nice, the omasum was juicy and tender. The spicy sauce was good but could have been stronger and maybe more flavorful? The spicy sauce was a nice balance to the sandwich, but was a little flat

Super friendly guys running this place and speak fluent English. Long queue and long wait for defo worth the hype. First time having stewed stomach sandwich - the meat doesn’t taste weird in any way which means it was prepared and cleaned properly. Highly recommend!

If you like tripe you will love the lampredotto sandwich. Being honest it is not for me. But with all the hype I had to try. For 5 Euro and good service it’s worth going. It’s a great choice for street food and the guys were so nice too!

A Must-Try Florence Food Experience: Lampredotto at Tripperia Pollini My wife and I have always said we would return and visit Italy again, after watching countless shows, YouTube videos, and Instagram influencers highlight the best places to eat, we finally made it! One show that really inspired us was Tucci in Italy, Season 1, Episode 1 (May 2025), which takes viewers through Tuscany’s rich culinary traditions and the deep pride locals have in their food. Since we were going to be in Florence, we knew we had to experience it ourselves. In the episode, Tucci visits a classic cucina povera staple—the lampredotto sandwich. This Florentine icon is served at roadside stands like Tripperia Pollini, near the Sant’Ambrogio market, a celebrated street food kiosk known for its lampredotto—a traditional sandwich made from stewed tripe, seasoned with herbs, and topped with salsa verde. For those who don’t know, lampredotto comes from the cow’s fourth stomac, boiled and served on a crusty roll with a garlicky sauce. It’s often called Florence’s original fast food and is a true culinary heritage of the city. I know, you are cringing, but you don't know what your missing. We arrived at Tripperia Pollini and I/We had the pleasure of meeting Pier Paolo, who told us we could call him Peter Paul. He’s the son of Sergio Pollini, and from the moment we met, he was friendly, funny, and welcoming. I told him we had traveled from Arizona and had watched the Tucci in Italy, which made us want to try the famous dipped lampredotto with a Chianti! He prepared it right in front of us—and wow, it was incredible. I even had two! 😳 While I ate, Pier Paolo shared the history of their family stand. Sergio Pollini has been part of the Sant’Ambrogio neighborhood for decades. After a long career in clothing, he transitioned to the market trade in the 1990s and took over the lampredotto stand on Via dei Macci, where he and Pier Paolo have been serving locals for nearly 30 years. The stand itself has roots going back around 100 years, making it a true fixture of Florence’s street food scene. Over the years, it’s evolved from a simple setup on an Ape (a three-wheeled vehicle) to a fully equipped trailer. Talking with Pier Paolo was a highlight. Locals stopped by, chatted briefly, bought their sandwich, and continued on—it’s clear this place is will known Experiencing it firsthand was awesome. I could of died happy right there. So, if you’re in Florence, Sergio Pollini Tripperia Lampredotto is an absolute must.