Having arrived in Florence and just barely meeting our Airbnb host in time, we made our way to the Mercato Centrale for some lunch. We settled on Salumeria Enoteca Lombardi due in part that we weren't super hungry but knew we had to eat. Okay, we were well-aware that is is a tourist trap. You can see it from far away, as it is located right at the market entrance and there are more tourists dining there than locals. However, upstairs was unbearably hot and completely packed. Since we love meat and cheese, we just went for it.
We ended up with the Salumi e Formaggi Platter for 4 people at 50 Euros. Was it pricey? Sure it was, but again, we knew what we were getting into. This consisted of prosciutto toscano, sopprasata, salami, toscano, bresoala, pancetta, provolone, olives, artichokes, sundried tomatoes and a side of bread. This was a good amount of sliced meats and they were more or less good. Being Tuscan prosciutto, it was definitely salty, but had some more complex flavours.
On the side, we found EVOO as well as Aged Balsamic for the bread and to compliment the meats and cheeses. Sure, these may not seem important, but for some of the saltier meats, the balsamic provides some balance. As for the EVOO, definitely great to drizzle on the bread for both aroma and moisture. So yes, we could've been more creative with our lunch spot, but ultimately, the meats and cheeses did the trick. Sometimes simple works best and in this case, it was better than being in the sauna upstairs.
The Good:
- Located downstairs and is less hot than upstairs (during the Summer)
- Meats & cheeses were more than acceptable
- Divided amongst 4 people, it really wasn't that expensive
The Bad:
- If you are hungrier and need more food, then this isn't the place
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