I' DESI..RÈ di Luca Menoni

Ever since I stumbled upon Menoni's Panino con la Lingua online, I've been obsessed with trying it, and today I took the opportunity while in the area. Not familiar with the Sant'Ambrogio Market, I wasn't sure whether to get takeout sandwiches from the historic butcher shop or the new "restaurant-butcher shop" Terrazza Menoni. I was directed to a stall just behind the butcher shop, with the sign "I' DESI...RÈ di Luca Menoni." The quality of the products displayed in the refrigerated case and the sandwiches on the counter is immediately apparent; There are many sandwiches available, each more delicious than the last, but I don't let myself get distracted and order the much-desired Tongue Sandwich (crispy grilled tongue, arugula, pecorino cheese, fried onion, and tartar sauce) and the Fried Chicken Sandwich (fried chicken, paprika mayonnaise, fresh tomato, and caramelized red onions) for my companion. The hand-cut fries included in the price are also very welcome. The sandwich isn't huge but it's well-filled, and the first bite is a true explosion of flavors and textures, with the crispy tongue melting in your mouth, accompanied by top-quality ingredients, condiments, and artisanal sauces, and served in an excellent bun; perhaps the pecorino cheese's contribution is somewhat lost. The Fried Chicken Sandwich is also good, with a particularly tasty paprika mayonnaise. I was unexpectedly impressed by the hand-cut fries, among the best I've ever tasted, so crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. There's also a small area with stools where you can sit and enjoy your meal. A culinary experience definitely worth recommending, with a good quality-quantity-price ratio; the prices may seem above average, but so are the ingredients they use.

The best burger in the world!

Everything is delicious, oh the potatoes

Certainly THE best FIRENZE BURGERS 👍👍👍

Another Florentine gem I recently discovered is hidden among the stalls of the Sant'Ambrogio market, a veritable treasure trove of hidden gems waiting to be discovered. This time, my friends, we're talking about a burger that deserves a standing ovation. The meat? Super fresh, juicy, cooked to perfection. The bacon? Ah, that crispy crunch that crunches under your teeth is a true symphony of flavor! And the egg? My God, as soon as you bite into it, it explodes in the bun like a little geyser of deliciousness. As a smash burger expert, I can say this one follows a different school, more classic but always with a contemporary twist. A sandwich that speaks for itself, an ode to simplicity done well. Hats off to the Sant'Ambrogio market, which never ceases to provide delicious surprises.