Procacci
Procacci sells one thing above all, and has done since the reign of Umberto I: a soft little roll spread with truffle. People who are shopping on the smartest street in Florence come in, eat two standing up, and go out again.
- What it is
- Wine bar and delicatessen
- Opened
- 1885
- Area
- Via de' Tornabuoni
- Nearest museum
- Florence Cathedral, 400 m
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What Procacci is known for
The truffle roll
A finger roll of soft bread filled with truffle cream. It is gone in three bites, and most people order a second.
The shop
The floor of marble chips and the wooden panelling are those of 1910. There are a few small tables and a counter.
The glass of wine
The rolls are taken with a glass of sparkling or white wine, at any hour from mid-morning.
What to know
- Founded in 1885 by Leopoldo Procacci
- Small, and often full at midday and before dinner
- It is a delicatessen as well as a bar
Where Procacci is
Address
Via de' Tornabuoni 64r50123 Florence, Italy
Nearest station
Santa Maria Novella, about 550 metres away
Museums and sights nearby
- Florence Cathedral400 m
- Medici Chapels400 m
- Ponte Vecchio450 m
- Palazzo Vecchio450 m
- Uffizi Galleries550 m
Distances are in a straight line from the restaurant.
Wine and truffles since 1885
Leopoldo Procacci opened his shop on Via de' Tornabuoni in 1885, selling delicacies to the families who lived in the palaces along the street. The truffle roll made it famous, and nothing about it has been changed.
Procacci: common questions
- Where is Procacci?
- At Via de' Tornabuoni 64r, in the old centre, Florence. The nearest station is Santa Maria Novella, about 550 metres away.
- Which museums and sights are near Procacci?
- Florence Cathedral is 400 m away, Medici Chapels is 400 m away, Ponte Vecchio is 450 m away. Distances are in a straight line from the restaurant.
- What is Procacci known for?
- The truffle roll, The shop, The glass of wine. A small shop of 1885 on Via de' Tornabuoni where Florence stops for a truffle sandwich the size of two fingers and a glass of wine.
- When did Procacci open?
- In 1885. Founded in 1885 by Leopoldo Procacci.
What visitors say about Procacci
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Tickets and tours near Procacci
Things to do near Procacci
The nearest of this site's best things to do in the city. Distances are in a straight line.
- 13See Masaccio's Trinity in Santa Maria Novella350 m awayChurch, 1 to 1.5 hours, ticket
- 3Climb Brunelleschi's dome on the Duomo400 m awayChurch, 2 to 3 hours, cathedral free, ticket for the dome
- 10Stand among Michelangelo's tombs in the Medici Chapels400 m awayMonument, 45 to 75 minutes, ticket
- 5Cross the Ponte Vecchio at sunset450 m awayWalk, 20 to 45 minutes, free
Artists to see near Procacci
The museums nearest to here, and the most famous artists on show in each.
Florence Cathedral, 400 m away
Medici Chapels, 400 m away
Hotels near Procacci
The five-star hotels closest to it, of those this site lists in Florence. Distances are in a straight line.
- Helvetia & Bristol4.7Five-star hotel, Palazzo Strozzi50 m away
- The Place Firenze4.5Five-star hotel, Santa Maria Novella200 m away
- Porta Rossa4.8Five-star hotel, Via Porta Rossa200 m away
- Hotel Savoy4.7Five-star hotel, Piazza della Repubblica250 m away
Where to eat near Procacci
The nearest of the famous tables this site lists in Florence. Distances are in a straight line.
- Giacosa 18154.7Café and cocktail bar, Via de' Tornabuoni50 m away
- Cantinetta Antinori4.5Restaurant, Via de' Tornabuoni100 m away
- Buca Lapi4.5Restaurant, Via de' Tornabuoni100 m away