world-renowned sandwich shop<\/a> that originated in 1991 in Florence.<\/p>\n![\"Insane](\"https:\/\/content.api.news\/v3\/images\/bin\/da9976db284e2e9d58bbcd8b465fc7e4\")
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Pre social media, it was attracting mammoth lines with locals and tourists alike eager to get their hands on the iconic schiacciata \u2013 a traditional Tuscan flatbread baked with olive oil and salt that\u2019s crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.<\/p>\n
After all these years, it\u2019s still going strong with more than 60 stores across Italy, France, North America, the Middle East and now \u2026 Australia. <\/p>\n
Founder and CEO Tommaso Mazzanti decided to bring his humble family sandwich shop to the heart of Sydney in Pitt St with chef and MasterChef TV host Andy Allen, as well as Jonny Stewart and Ali Mattar from Fladgate Hospitality Group, at the helm.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was really by chance that I got involved,\u201d Andy told news.com.au.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was over in Rome a few years ago, ate the sandwich (and fell in love with it like everyone else) and put it on my social media as you do.\u201d<\/p>\n
He then received a private message from Johnny and Ali saying they were in the process of getting the store to Australia and would love for him to join them in meeting with the All\u2019Antico team in Florence. <\/p>\n
\u201cAt first, I didn\u2019t know if they were being serious,\u201d Andy said. <\/p>\n
But he decided to go and \u201cit all just started from there\u201d. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s been two years in the making so it makes it even more special when you see people enjoying it so much \u2013 it\u2019s just such an iconic brand,\u201d Andy said.<\/p>\n
The doors to the Sydney store officially opened on July 27 and it was \u201cabsolutely heaving\u201d.<\/p>\n
Social media has been inundated with clips showing off the new store and sandwiches.<\/p>\n
\u201cOMG!! This looks absolutely delicious!!\u201d one person wrote on TikTok.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey look so good,\u201d another added.<\/p>\n
The new location serves up all of the authentic menu items the brand has been known for since its first shop appeared beneath Palazzo Vecchio more than three decades ago.<\/p>\n
Andy said there\u2019s 15 schiacciata to choose from, including the viral Paradiso made with mortadella, stracciatella, pistachio pesto and chopped pistachio, and the Australian-only Sydney Special, comprised of Papandrea\u2019s award-winning wagyu bresaola, parmesan and rocket.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe bread is like no other \u2013 it\u2019s got a really crisp finish and it\u2019s not too bready either,\u201d Andy said. <\/p>\n
\u201cI am not going to lie, you pay a decent penny for it \u2013 the sandwiches are anywhere from $19 right up to $28 but they\u2019re massive and are a premium product.\u201d<\/p>\n
Andy said the quality ingredients are like no other.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s a mix of things that we can import into Australia. There is a new law that stops people from importing cooked goods into Australia like cooked pork goods. <\/p>\n
\u201cSo, we\u2019ve actually sent out two suppliers to All\u2019Antico in Florence to perfect the porchetta and one of the salamis.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was awesome for Tommaso to taste it when he came out here \u2013 he gave us a massive tick of approval.\u201d<\/p>\n
Paradiso is All\u2019Antico\u2019s highest-selling sandwich with more than 250,000 sold Europe and the UK alone in 2026. You can also expect it on the Aussie store\u2019s menu. <\/p>\n
But it\u2019s the signature Favolosa, with its soft and crumbly Tuscan sbriciolona salami, pecorino cream, artichoke cream and spicy aubergines, that\u2019s Andy\u2019s favourite. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt was the first ever sandwich made back in 1991 when they opened \u2013 the ingredients are just beautiful and simple.<\/p>\n
He said while there\u2019s lots of sandwich shops in Sydney, there\u2019s none like All\u2019Antico Vinaio.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe brand attached to it, the quality of the sandwiches \u2013 there\u2019s a lot of similarities out there but in terms of true Tuscan schiacciata, there\u2019s nothing like it and I am one of the lucky ones to be part of it.\u201d<\/p>\n
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