Antico Forno Giglio In Firenze

Antico Forno Giglio has been a regular stop for years 🥖 flatbread like it used to be. The bread is always delicious, with that instantly recognizable quality: simple, authentic, artisanal. I like to stop here every now and then for a few samples to offer tourists, especially when I pass through the Sant'Ambrogio market area and come this far 🚶‍♀️ One of those places that has stood the test of time and still retains the true flavor of workmanship. There's a line, but just get there early and be patient, chatting even with the stranger next to you, taking your time like the good old days! Highly recommended, thank you! Highly recommended 👍

Want to discover the authentic and delicious flavors and aromas of the South? Come to this bakery and you'll feel like you've been teleported to a traditional Southern Italian kitchen, where the bread truly tastes like bread and you can eat it plain because it's simply delicious. Ingredients like buffalo mozzarella in every size, and I mean every size, make every dish simply delicious. The same goes for the smoked provola, the vine-ripened cherry tomatoes, and the broccoli rabe with sausage—all truly original and delicious ingredients that make every dish extraordinary, like their parmigiana, their potato gateau, the legendary casatiello, the Campanian panino, the fried and baked pizza, and so much more. This little bakery not only envelops you with its aromas and flavors, but also welcomes you with their smiles and warmth. Often, when I'm in a rush, stressed by the hustle and bustle of this hectic city, between daycares and work, I enter this bakery and everything takes on a different rhythm. I feel right at home, where the helpfulness, generosity, and joy so typical of the wonderful people of southern Italy are always expressed with discretion and kindness—in short, a little bakery with a big heart! For all this, we've had a sincere affection for them for years, and so I truly and wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone. It's a privilege to have the great Gennaro nearby, along with his wife and his staff, because they do an exceptional job every day. These days, you'll also see lines of people outside buying their legendary Neapolitan pastiera. I'm not usually a fan of Neapolitan desserts; I often find them too floury and cloying, yet I assure you this pastiera is as delicious as the one my mother makes. For these reasons, I give it 5 stars and also praise the love that shines through in their work, which is never a given, especially in a touristy city like Florence, where these qualities often get lost in the rush of fast-food. My husband, my son, and even our little girl, who is two years old and already loves it, love Gennaro and company. Thanks to these flavors and this beautiful setting, I feel a little less homesick. Thank you, Gennaro, for existing in Florence!

The best local schiacciateria in my house, delicious!

For me, one of the best bakeries in Florence. I understand the criticisms I've read, but sometimes you just have to have a little patience. The schiacciata is simply divine!! I'd like to post some photos, but it usually sells out in no time!!! And my dog ​​🐕 Fernando appreciates it as much as I do!

One of the best schiacciate in Florence.