Just a 5-minute walk from Piazza Francesco Ferrucci, there's a legendary spot to satisfy your midnight cravings: Panificio Santini, run by Alfio Santini. A true piece of Florence’s culinary history.
Whether you're heading toward Firenze Sud, coming back from a night out dancing, or simply looking for fresh bread, schiacciata, or pastries for the next day—Alfio is the place to stop.
đź•’ Opening Hours
- Open every night and all day
- Thursday & Saturday: open from midnight
- Other nights: open from around 2:30-3:00 AM
- During the day, you buy from the shop; at night, you buy directly from the bakery lab—a unique experience!
What to Try
- Chocolate-filled sacchettini - especially when warm, they're indescribably good
- Pizza al trancio (by the slice) with toppings like:
- Mozzarella - tomatoes
- Salsiccia (sausage)
- Salamino (spicy salami)
- Cornetti (Italian croissants) with:
- Custard cream
- Apricot jam
- Blackberry jam
- Multigrain options
Prices
- Pizza slices: €3.00
- Cornetti: €1.50
📍 Panificio Santini - Pasticceria & Bakery
Via de' Baldovini, 17r - Florence