All’antico Vinaio is beloved by Italian locals and tourists alike at its three Florence, Italy locations. This Friday, Boston will have the unique opportunity to savor a taste of Florence while relaxing at Copley Square.
The grand opening celebration of All’antico Vinaio’s Boston location takes place Friday, October 3 at 565 Boylston Street. The ceremony kicks off at 11 AM with a ribbon cutting followed by free sandwiches at 12 PM for the first customers in line.
The shop, opening adjacent to Copley Square on Boylston Street, is heralded for its sandwiches served on fresh-baked Florentine schiacciata bread—the family’s signature schiacciata has been baked fresh daily for over 30 years. This is a massive, super doughy bread with a gleaming crusty exterior that is incredibly light and airy, yet holds its structure, making it the perfect base for a sandwich.
All’ antico Vinaio offers both a menu of preset sandwich offerings and the opportunity to build your own sandwich using their assortment of fresh vegetables, spreads, cheeses, and meats. Saveur Magazine called All’antico Vinaio “home of the world’s best sandwiches.”
The sandwich shop is also known for its massive portions at affordable prices, a $14 sandwich is enough to cover two meals.
The lines outside the shops globally speak for themselves. All’ antico Vinaio opened in 1991 with a shop in Florence, and grew within Italy, opening shops in Rome, Milan, and Turin. In 2024, they opened their first American location in sunny Los Angeles. Boston marks the 49th location.
“It’s such an honor to open our first location in Boston, a city with such a strong connection to Italian culture and food,” said Tommaso Mazzanti. “After seeing the incredible enthusiasm in London just a few weeks ago, we’re excited to bring that same passion and flavor here. Boston feels like the perfect home for All’Antico Vinaio in New England.”
The sandwich shop then opened its first East Coast outpost in Manhattan and now operates several New York City location in Midtown and Downtown. They are soon to have six locations in New York City. Boston is the first New England location for All’antico Vinaio.
Opening October 3 at 12 PM at 565 Boylston Street, Boston