The cult-favorite sandwich spot that draws hour-long queues in Florence—and countless TikToks from foodies trying to beat the line—is officially heading to Miami. All’Antico Vinaio, the legendary panini shop renowned for its crispy Tuscan schiacciata bread and decadent, overstuffed sandwiches, will open two Florida outposts this summer, one on Lincoln Road and another in Brickell.
Founded in 1991 by the Mazzanti family, the original Florence shop began as a humble wine-and-snack counter before evolving into a global sensation, earning the title “Home of the World’s Best Sandwiches” from Saveur in 2016. Today, with locations in New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Dubai, All’Antico Vinaio continues to sling its signature schiacciata bread and cured meats to eager crowds.
Now, Miami gets its turn.
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The new locations promise to channel the same rustic charm and flavor as the Italian flagship, with sandwiches piled high with prosciutto, creamy pecorino, truffle spreads and sun-dried tomatoes slicked with olive oil. Favorites like La Favolosa (featuring spicy eggplant and salame) and La Paradiso (that’s stracciatella and pistachio cream) are expected to join the menu, alongside the shop’s famously messy—and Instagrammable—creations.
Driving the brand’s stateside expansion is Tommaso Mazzanti, who teamed up with Tanya Bastianich Manuali and her brother, restaurateur and MasterChef judge Joe Bastianich. The group has maintained a consistent feel across locations, featuring bread baked fresh daily, imported Italian ingredients and a vibe that exudes Italian street food with a touch of chic.
Though exact opening dates haven’t been announced yet, we suggest brushing up on your sandwich-ordering Italian (and patience). Judging by the buzz in every city it lands in, All’Antico Vinaio is likely to bring Lincoln Road to a standstill.