| Florence
& Tuscany Guide / Shops
/ Antica Mescita S. Niccolo' |
| ANTICA MESCITA
S. NICCOLO', Via S. Niccolò, 60/r
- Tel: +39 055 2342836
Come on in and toast
the spirit of Florence's famous wine and
warm the cockles of your heart with traditional
dishes at the Antica Mescita S. Niccolo.
Originally a tax station for Chianti wine
in the San Niccolo area, it was converted
in the 19th century to a grocery store
and a wine shop. After the flood of 1966,
the crypt built in 1000 A.D. of the San
Niccolo Church was discovered near by.
It was restored in 1970 and was transformed
into a wine shop with a kitchen. In 1993,
the Prosperi family took over and restored
the lovely old décor back to its
originality giving the semblance of an
ancient Florentine tavern which you will
find on Via S. Niccolo, 63/r. |