World-Famous Italian Sandwich Shop Coming to Miami

The sandwiches that draw block-long lines in Florence—and have been dubbed the "World's Best" by Saveur—are finally landing on Lincoln Road in Miami Beach. All'Antico Vinaio, the legendary Italian sandwich shop from Florence, known for its crackly Tuscan schiacciata bread and overstuffed creations, will open its first Florida location at 647 Lincoln Rd. in South Beach in 2025.

Founded in 1991 by the Mazzanti family, All'Antico Vinaio has earned a near-mythical reputation among locals, tourists, and food lovers around the world. In recent years, it's gone viral, with foodies from New York to Dubai obsessing over its overflowing sandwiches and signature golden bread.

Now, the same fresh-baked bread, imported prosciutto, creamy pecorino, and truffle-spiked spreads that built a cult following in Florence (and later New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Dubai) are heading straight for South Beach.

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How the Sandwiches Went Viral in Florence — and Then in The States

The original Florence locations started as casual stops for workers seeking an early morning snack or an afternoon "merenda" — the Italian tradition of a small meal between main meals — and later evolved into a street food pilgrimage site.

"All'Antico Vinaio" loosely translates to "at the old wine merchant," a nod to the shop's roots in the Tuscan tradition of pairing rustic sandwiches with a glass of local vino. Even today, long lines stretch down narrow Italian streets, packed with locals, students, and tourists craving an authentic taste of Florence.

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After conquering Florence, All'Antico Vinaio set its sights abroad. Florentine-born Tommaso Mazzanti, whose family founded the original shop, has partnered with Tanya Bastianich Manuali and her brother Joe Bastianich, the American restaurateur and Master Chef judge, to drive the brand's U.S. expansion. In a few years since, the brand has exploded across New York City, downtown Las Vegas, Dubai, and Los Angeles, opening sleek yet rustic outposts without losing the spirit of the original.

The Magic of All'Antico Vinaio

Part of All'Antico Vinaio's magic is its ability to bring a slice of Florence with it wherever it goes. The sandwiches are bold, messy monuments to Italy's greatest hits: salty slivers of Prosciutto Toscano, creamy clouds of pecorino, peppery arugula, sun-dried tomatoes slick with olive oil, and rich truffle spreads.

At the heart of it all is the schiacciata, a Tuscan-style flatbread that's crisp on the outside, tender inside, and sturdy enough to hold mountains of fillings without falling apart. It's baked fresh daily, just like in Florence, anchoring every sandwich with that same golden crunch that first put the shop on the map.

So if you're chasing your next great sandwich, All'Antico Vinaio serves a bite of Florence, no passport required. Buon appetito, Miami Beach.

All'Antico Vinaio. 647 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach; allanticovinaiousa.com. An opening date has not yet been announced.