Cold spells call for hot plates. It can get tough out there while tasting some of our favorite street foods such as lampredotto, especially if served at outdoor stands. For the weather-fearless, eating at the stands is a part of the experience. For the less hardy, fear not! Indoor joints can be found in the city. Nerbone at the San Lorenzo Central Market and da Vinattieri in Via del Corso are no less “street” than the outdoor versions, while Tripperia Il Magazzino in Piazza della Passera is a small albeit more serious restaurant style of tripe and lampredotto. More recently, our staff has been flocking to Trippa&Zampa, Florence’s newest walk-in place. Conveniently located in via de’Neri, the feel is that of a collapsable outdoor that has unfolded its walls and expanded into permanent outpost. Butcher paper placemats, a list of tripe-boiled meat-lampredotto options gives any serious street vendor a run for his money. Wicker bread baskets, house red wines by the glass, wooden stools, and slim eating counters complete the walk-up ‘n order experience. Minus the cold.
Trippa&Zampa
Via de’ neri, 50/r
50122 – Firenze (FI)