All'Antico Vinaio
18 people recommend, 2 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC20 comments cited below
What people say, in short
All'Antico Vinaio, a sandwich shop from Florence, has several New York branches; this is the one on 8th Avenue at 46th Street. Diners praise large focaccia sandwiches, with several favoring Il Paradiso. Several suggest sharing or saving part for another meal. One finds it expensive, two prefer other sandwich shops, and another likes it but is unsure whether quality holds up across new outlets.
Address
All'Antico Vinaio, 729 8th Ave, New York, NY 10036
At a glance
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/personaljournal325 in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2026
A favorite work lunch near Bryant Park and Times Square when they want an Italian sandwich instead of a salad.
- Recommendsu/nyckidd in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025taste
Says the sandwiches are very good even though they cost more than their usual lunch budget.
- Recommendsu/undefvar in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025value
Says one sandwich lasts two meals, which partly makes up for the cost.
- Recommendsu/mais22 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025
Names All'Antico Vinaio when asked for an Italian sandwich spot.
- Recommendsu/halermine in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025
Says the sandwich holds up well enough to save half for a plane ride.
- Recommendsu/oneangrywaiter in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2026taste
Recommends the Il Paradiso sandwich, which is not a typical Italian sub.
- Recommendsu/Salty_Simmer_Sauce in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025taste
Calls the paradiso their favorite lately, praising its fillings and focaccia.
- Recommendsu/H4ppybirthd4y in r/AskNYC · Jul 2025taste
Praises its paninis as great and notes the shop is well known in Italy as well.
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- Recommendsu/Intelligent-Pool-896 in r/AskNYC · Aug 2025
Recommends this and notes it has several shops around the city.
- Recommendsu/KingAjizal in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025taste
Says the focaccia sandwiches are excellent and it's fairly close by.
- Caveatu/_jyoo_ in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025
Gave it up for Enzo Bruni on the Upper East Side, whose porchetta sandwich they like more.
- Caveatu/sfurino in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2026
Says it falls short of the upstate shop they prefer.
- Recommendsu/Interesting_Common54 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025taste
Agrees the pistachio-stracciatella sandwich there is exceptionally good.
- Recommendsu/Freelosophy10 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025
Suggests All'Antico Vinaio.
- Recommendsu/ColdYellowGatorade in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2026
Names All'Antico Vinaio as their pick.
- Recommendsu/DramaticRaccoon8929 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2026taste
Calls Il Paradiso a favorite and says swapping mortadella for porchetta is tasty.
- Recommendsu/Peaches-is-sleepy in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2026
Calls All'Antico Vinaio amazing, though unsure quality holds across its many new locations.
- Recommendsu/Single_Glove8744 in r/AskNYC · Aug 2025
Admits it's the obvious answer, but it's one of their two favorite sandwich shops, along with Milano Market.
- Recommendsu/juneandcleo in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025taste
Calls the huge, elaborate sandwiches amazing; casual with some seating.
- Recommendsu/WeakPasswordBro in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025portion
Seconds the pick but advises splitting a sandwich since they can be big.
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