All’Antico Vinaio, Celebrated Italian Sandwich Shop, Launches First UK Location in Soho
London, UK – All’Antico Vinaio, teh Florence-based sandwich shop renowned globally for its schiacciata, has officially opened its first United Kingdom location at 61 Old Compton Street in London’s Soho.The opening marks a critically important expansion for the brand, bringing its signature Italian sandwiches to a new international audience.
Founded in Florence, All’Antico Vinaio gained widespread acclaim, becoming the moast-reviewed restaurant on TripAdvisor in 2014. The London menu features classic offerings like La Favolosa (sbriciolona salami, homemade pecorino cream, artichoke cream and spicy eggplant), La Schiacciata del Boss (prosciutto crudo, pecorino, truffle cream and arugula), and La Toscana (salami, pecorino, sun-dried tomatoes and onion cream), alongside unique creations tailored for London customers. This launch is part of a larger global expansion, with 10 more locations planned to open by the end of the year, adding to existing locations in the US and six other countries.
“I’m truly honored to open our first location in the UK,especially in such an vital city like London,” said Tommaso Mazzanti. “This marks a crucial milestone in All’Antico Vinaio’s growth, and we hope to replicate the success we’ve had in the US.This is the seventh country where we’re opening AV, driven by our passion for sharing a piece of Italian culinary tradition with the world.”