All’antico Vinaio is beloved by Italian locals and tourists alike at its three Florence, Italy locations. Soon, Boston will have the unique opportunity to savor a taste of Florence while relaxing at Copley Square.
The shop, opening adjacent to Copley Square on Boylston Street, is heralded for its sandwiches served on fresh-baked Tuscan schiacciata bread. 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.
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. The exact opening date is yet to be announced, but is anticipated for a 2025 opening.
Coming soon to 567 Boylston Street, Boston