what a fabulous place! we have tried on two other trips to visit the mercato but failed b/c we did not realize that it is only open in the mornings until around 2pm. finally we made it, and we are so glad that we did. although there are tourists here, this is not a tourist market. it is a real... More

Excellent source for fresh products: fruit, vegetables, cheese, meats, bread, pastries, olive oils, spices, etc. Lots of different vendors all under one roof. More

I have a dream where I get to live in the Florentine hills and take my special numbered bus into Centro Historico and do my food shopping at Mercato Centrale several times a week.....for some reason the meat, fish and especially the vegetables look bigger, brighter and fresher than those in my local 'food lovers market'..if you don't have one... More

Enjoyed cheap and cheerful local fare , especially if you want to practice your Italian. Great place for foodie enthusiasts. More

Amazing central market -- not huge but well stocked. Favorite stall was Conti Stefano. Wonderful selection of oils and vinegars. Staff very knowledgable and fluent in english. Bought several items that were recommended in previous day's Giovanni Manna's Food and Wine Academy class -- and they wrapped each with bubble wrap for trip home. The rest of market had stalls... More

This is a great way to learn and explore to foods of Italy and particularly Tuscany. Spend an hour or two shopping and tasting a huge selection of fresh food in the large indoor market, from fruits to meats and freshly made pasta on site, this place has everything. Save some money and get yourself a picnic lunch here to... More

Rather average. Much smaller than expected. Surrounded by street stalls. The actual food market is small and only average. yes you can get fresh produce and fresh sandwichs but for the city of Florence more is expected, More

At the end of my trip to Italy I had a major case of shopper's remorse, and not the usual kind where you regret buying something you didn't need. I regretted not spending more time and money at the Mercato Centrale in Florence. Getting on the plane home, it pained me that my luggage wasn't filled with more of the... More

What an incredible market! The food items are wonderful. I just wished I had had a place like this at home so I could cook will all this good stuff! I tried: Tripe and braised veal at Nerbone (the tripe was quite good!), cheese and salume at Illi Lanobini and balsamic vinegar, EVOO and white wine tasting at Conti. An... More