Holding the oldest street-vending license in Florence, the Trippaio del Porcellino is a cornerstone of the city’s culinary identity. Its history evolved from Leonello “Bubu” Frullini’s hand-pushed cart to the motorized stalls of his son Alvaro, a legendary figure who served local households before establishing the iconic spot at Piazza del Mercato Nuovo. Once a source for buying tripe by weight for home cooking, the stall is now a world-renowned institution for lampredotto sandwiches. Today, Orazio Nencioni carries on this ancient trade with passion, serving specialties like trippa alla fiorentina and lampredotto alla puttanesca, always accompanied by a traditional glass of wine.
