Our Visit to All’Antico Vinaio Nashville on 8th Avenue

We finally tried All’Antico Vinaio on 8th Ave in Nashville! Authentic Florentine focaccia sandwiches with giant portions, incredible flavors, and fast, friendly service. A true taste of Italy right here in Tennessee!

All’ Antico Vinaio

We couldn’t believe it when All’Antico Vinaio finally opened in Nashville! This legendary sandwich shop from Florence, Italy has been on our foodie bucket list for years.

We had actually planned to visit the original in Florence during our trip, but ran out of time. Now, with locations in Los Angeles, New York, Las Vegas—and Nashville—we finally got our chance!

Arriving Early for the Experience

We were so excited that we got there early and were actually the second ones in line. It was a good move because the line grows quickly!

What We Ordered

We went all-in on three of their famous focaccia sandwiches:

• L’Inferno

  Succulent Porchetta with Spicy Nduja

  
  

• La Paradiso.

  Pistachio Crema, Stracciatella, and Mortadella

  
  

• La Favilosa

  Toscana Salame, Pecorino Cream, Artichoke Cream, and Spicy Eggplant

La Favilosa

L’ Inferno

La Paradiso

To drink:

• Pinot Grigio for my wife

• Italian Lemonata soda for me

• My daughter opted out of a beverage

The Experience

• Price: $67 for three massive sandwiches and drinks. Well worth it given the quality.

• Flavor: Absolutely fantastic. The focaccia was fresh, chewy, and full of olive oil flavor. The fillings were rich, balanced, and genuinely Italian.

• Portions: Huge! We could only eat half and took the rest home.

• Service: Friendly, attentive, and very fast. Our fresh, custom orders came out quickly.

Final Thoughts

Nashville has plenty of great restaurants, but All’Antico Vinaio offers something truly special: an authentic taste of Florence in the heart of Tennessee.

If you want real Italian street food without buying a plane ticket, this is the spot.

We left full, happy, and already planning our next visit!

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