Deets: All’Antico Vinaio is going deeper than sandwiches. Launching April 24, All’Antico Vinaio in Santa Monica will be launching Florence Underground, a new Los Angeles-exclusive, dinner series that transforms the space into a late-night Tuscan table, built around one of Italy’s most legendary dishes: bistecca alla Fiorentina.
Running on the last Friday of every month, the reservation-only experience is $65 per person, with an additional $35 for a wine pairing, is designed for groups of 2 - 10 and served entirely family-style. With just 30 seats available per seating, the format is intentionally intimate with shared plates and a menu that unfolds the way it would in Florence: abundant, unfussy, and anchored in tradition.
The evening begins with a spread of cured meats and cheeses alongside All’Antico Vinaio’s signature house-made schiacciata, before moving into the main event: a thick-cut, Tuscan-style T-bone, grilled over high heat and served rare to medium-rare, as it has been for centuries. No marinades, no heavy seasoning, just salt, olive oil, and technique. Classic sides and dessert follow, with optional wine pairings and a curated selection of beer, wine, and non-alcoholic offerings available.
At the center of Florence Underground is the bistecca alla Fiorentina itself, a dish with roots tracing back to the Renaissance and a defining symbol of Tuscan cuisine. It’s not just a steak, but a discipline: thick-cut, simply prepared, and never overcooked, reflecting a culinary philosophy where quality and restraint speak louder than excess.
Available exclusively at the Santa Monica location and offered on limited dates, Florence Underground marks the first time All’Antico Vinaio has introduced this immersive, dinner-only format in the U.S., shifting from its fast-casual roots into something slower, more intimate, and harder to access. It’s Florence, after dark.
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