The story
In Pescara's Piazza della Rinascita, Il Fiorentino has quietly earned a near-perfect 4.8 rating by focusing squarely on schiacciata, the Tuscan flatbread sandwich. Creator Giuliacrossbow didn't mince words, calling it "better than Antico Vinaio"—a bold claim that speaks to the precision and quality here.
The standout is the Schiacciata Fiorentina con Salame Sbriciolona, Salsa Verde Toscana, Pecorino Toscano e Carciofini Sott'Olio, a compact flavor bomb balancing crumbly salame, sharp pecorino, herbaceous salsa verde, and tangy artichokes. With its street-food soul and takeout-friendly setup, Il Fiorentino feels like a proper local haunt: casual, unpretentious, and easily worth a detour.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2025.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 1 dish mentions say about the food
The schiacciata fiorentina con salame sbric is the clear standout, praised for its rustic, savory depth. Overall, the food earns warm, simple approval for its authentic, unpretentious Florentine character.
“This schiacciata is amazing — I actually prefer it to Antico Vinaio's. The bread is made by them, you can see them preparing the eggplants and zucchinis inside. The sbriciolona is a typical cured meat from the Pescara area. The artichokes are a bit too oily for my taste, but overall it's one of the best schiacciate I've had. It cost €9.50, which is fair for the size and quality.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Il Fiorentino. Most active: Giuliacrossbow
A fantastic schiacciata spot in central Pescara, better than Antico Vinaio according to the creator.
Dishes mentioned
Schiacciata Fiorentina con Salame Sbriciolona, Salsa Verde Toscana, Pecorino Toscano e Carciofini Sott'Olio
This schiacciata is amazing — I actually prefer it to Antico Vinaio's. The bread is made by them, you can see them preparing the eggplants and zucchinis inside. The sbriciolona is a typical cured meat from the Pescara area. The artichokes are a bit too oily for my taste, but overall it's one of the best schiacciate I've had. It cost €9.50, which is fair for the size and quality.
