Bondi Le Focaccine — Restaurant in Florence

In the San Lorenzo neighborhood, right by the "Mercato Centrale" [Central Market].

Bondi is a classic Florentine establishment, unchanged over 40 years of business.

One of the things that make it different and one of the reasons why I go here is the unique bread they make and use: triangles cut from a thick, pillowy round disk made from the same dough they use for their pizzas (margherita, mushroom, or sausage).

Another reason why they're unique is that you won't find any cured meat + cheese combos, but a LOT of squashed mozzarella and unusual fillings, such as: pesto, potato and cheese cream; radicchio and mozzarella; eggplant and prosciutto; herring and tomatoes; roast zucchini; and many more.

Also available: apple cake...

The food is regular.. But the employee is the worst! I don't speak Italian and the guy that I was ordering didn't try to explain even once.. He just pointed to a board, keep speaking Italian and laughing.. I just ordered two slices of pizza and ask how much was the total.. He answered the total in Italian and of course I didn't understand.. He knows English, because at the third attempt trying to understand him, he said the total in English. I don't know if he is dumb or just don't like tourists. I don't speak all the languages in the world but in other places every one try to communicate even if don't speak English.. This is not a friendly place...

You’ll find Bondi right near the mercato centrale hidden behind the stalls that line the street. I love it’s look and charm, and though it gets busy and rather chaotic inside, the service is calm and helpful - because your first time there, it is confusing figuring out what and how to order. Do like we did, get a couple of sandwiches and a slice of pizza to give Bondi a go. Behind the counter everything looks clean and fresh. It’s a great snack/lunch and two people can eat for under 20€. In my opinion, it’s a wee expensive for what it is - but, it’s something different and the...