The city of Florence is definitely not short on things to see or do. With its many monuments and majestic buildings like the Dome of Florence, Palazzo Vecchio and more, taking a walk through the streets of Florence is always a great pleasure. But, after a long walk, it’s easy to get hungry and what’s better than a typical Schiacciata to regain your strength?
Today we’ll explore something more about the origins behind this traditional food and why you can’t miss out on trying the infamous Schiacciata Toscana when visiting Florence.
The History of Schiacciata: A Florence Tradition
The origins of the infamous Schiacciata date back to the very beginning of agriculture. It was considered a poor food as it is made with just water, flour and yeast and is garnished with abundant olive oil and salt. It was cooked in an oven and before the Renaissance, no one had ever thought of filling it. A fun fact about the Schiacciata is that it was one of Lorenzo de’ Medici’s favorite dishes!
Best places to eat Schiacciata in Florence
If you’re looking to try this very simple dish when you’re in Florence, which we highly suggest you do, here’s a list of some of the most wonderful places to get a Schiacciata and the ones we reckon you should try:
- ALL’ANTICO VINAIO:
First and foremost, All’Antico Vinaio is the most popular place to eat Schiacciata, not only in Florence but also in Rome, Naples, Milan, Turin, Bergamo, Los Angeles and New York! The owner of this place, Tommaso Mazzanti, reached worldwide popularity through social media and brought his amazing schiacciata all over the world. The ones we suggest you try are La Favolosa, La Dante, La Summer and L’Inferno.
- PUGI:
This place is basically an institution. Open since 1925, Pugi has managed to always serve quality products for its clientele and its schiacciata is definitely worth tasting.
- LO SCHIACCIAVINO:
Walking through the historic center of the city, you might come across Lo Schiacciavino. This place offers not only quality products and abundant portions but also a very quick service which is perfect for a short break whilst visiting the city of Florence. We highly suggest you try the Bomba atomica!
Conclusion
If you’re thinking of visiting the city of Florence and trying the amazing schiacciata we can assure you won’t be disappointed! If you want to get to know more about this wonderful city and its traditions, check out our other blogs and consider booking a private tour with us!
