Mercato Centrale

The iron and glass market hall by San Lorenzo dates from 1874. The ground floor holds the traditional stalls for meat, fish, cheese and produce, which open in the morning. The first floor is a food hall with counters for pasta, pizza, burgers, steak and desserts. You order at the counters and sit wherever you find a free seat, and the hall is open every day from 09:00 to 23:00.

What to look for

• The iron and glass hall of 1874
• The produce, meat and cheese stalls on the ground floor
• The counters for pasta, pizza and steak on the first floor
• The street stalls around San Lorenzo outside

Opening hours

Source: Mercato Centrale Firenze, checked October 4, 2026

Tickets and booking

Free.

Getting there

The market is on the northern edge of the old centre, a five minute walk from both the Duomo and the station, and the Piazza di San Lorenzo bus stop is close.

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Tip

Lunch and weekend evenings are the busiest. Eat before 12:30 or after 14:00 for an easier seat.