Courtyard at Amble during lunch hour.

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Amblé

Duomo & Piazza della Signoria


'Fresh food and old furniture' is the catchy strapline of this cafe-bar hidden in an alleyway near Ponte Vecchio. Vintage furniture – all for sale – creates a shabby-chic vibe and the tiny terrace feels delightfully far from the madding crowd on summer evenings. From the river, follow Vicolo dell'Oro to Hotel Continentale, then turn left along the alley running parallel to the river.

Chunky white-bread sandwiches (€4 to €6), stuffed with fresh organic fillings and wrapped in wax paper, vegan burgers and weekend brunch (€14) make Amblé something of a lunch stop.


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