All'Antico Vinaio

All'Antico Vinaio is an Italian restaurant chain specialising in schiacciate — flatbread sandwiches stuffed with traditional Tuscan ingredients such as cured meats, cheeses and vegetables. It began as a small delicatessen in the historic centre of Florence, on via de' Neri, run by the Mazzanti family, and later expanded into a historic wine shop (vinaio) that gave the brand its name. The format is informal, fast and largely counter-service, positioning the brand as a street-food operator rather than a full-service restaurant. Management passed to Tommaso Mazzanti in 2006, and the brand grew through social media and online review platforms. In 2014 it was among the most reviewed venues in the world on Tripadvisor, which boosted its international visibility. From the second half of the 2010s the company began opening outlets in several Italian cities and then abroad. Since 2022 it has entered the United States market with locations in New York and other major cities, and it has continued to expand in the Middle East. As of 2026 the brand reports more than 50 stores across Italy and America and more than 400 employees worldwide. Its identity is built on local Tuscan products and strong social-media communication, which has made it popular with tourists and international audiences. The official website lists locations in Italian cities such as Florence, Milan, Rome, Turin, Naples, Bologna, Bergamo, Verona, Forte dei Marmi, Bari and Palermo, as well as Dubai, New York and Los Angeles.

The origins of All'Antico Vinaio date back to the 1980s, when the Mazzanti family started a small delicatessen in the historic centre of Florence, on via de' Neri. The business later expanded to include a small historic wine shop (vineria), from which the name derives, giving rise to a new format based on typical Tuscan products and quick service. The brand was founded in 1989. In 2006, management passed to Tommaso Mazzanti, who contributed to the brand's growth through the use of social media and online review platforms. In 2014, the venue was among the most reviewed in the world on Tripadvisor, increasing its fame abroad. From the second half of the 2010s, the company began a process of expansion, opening in various Italian cities and later abroad. Since 2022, the brand entered the United States market, with openings in New York and other major cities. Growth continued with further openings in the Middle East. As of 2026, the brand counts over 50 stores between Italy and America and more than 400 employees worldwide. The official website lists locations in numerous Italian cities and in Dubai, New York and Los Angeles.

• 2026

  Reported over 50 stores between Italy and America and more than 400 employees worldwide.

• 2022

  Entered the United States market with openings in New York and other major cities.

• 2014

  Listed among the most reviewed venues in the world on Tripadvisor.

• 2006

  Management passed to Tommaso Mazzanti.

• 1989

  Brand founded by the Mazzanti family in Florence.

Informal, fast-service street food focused on traditional Tuscan ingredients and strong social-media presence.

• Schiacciate

  Stuffed flatbread sandwiches with Tuscan ingredients such as cured meats, cheeses and vegetables.

1. 1All'Antico Vinaio – Bada come la fumaallanticovinaio.com
2. 2At the Ancient Vinaiowikidata.org
3. 3All'Antico vinaioit.wikipedia.org