Forno Becagli - A Real Florentine Bakery Since 1909
Florence is full of panini shops and schiacciateria places that, in recent years, have turned "gourmet," glossy, often more commercial than authentic, with prices that no longer resemble those of a true neighborhood bakery.
Even many traditional forni — once social, affordable meeting points for everyone — have modernized so much that they now feel like boutique bakeries.
Forno Becagli, instead, has remained exactly what a real bakery should be: delicious, honest, and straightforward. A place where you walk in, choose something sweet or savory, and take it away — no fuss, no frills, just real craftsmanship.
Address: Borgo Ognissanti, 92 ROSSO, 50123 Firenze FI
🕒 Opening hours:
- Sunday: closed
- Monday - Saturday: 6:30 - 20:00
A Family Story Since 1909
Opened in 1909, Forno Becagli is a tiny Florentine gem: just 12 square meters, 11 people working like a perfectly tuned orchestra, and a tradition that has never been interrupted.
They're especially known for their artisan pastries:
- ricciarelli
- panforte
- cenci
- seasonal fritters
- classic baked sweets
All prepared the old-fashioned way, following the rhythm of the seasons.
Bread, Schiacciata, and Savory Specialties
The bread counter is a daily spectacle: 30 types of bread, with different flours, shapes, and sizes.
The schiacciata all'olio comes out warm several times a day.
And then there's the real Tuscan bread, the traditional unsalted loaf that lasts and tastes like history.
It's no surprise that Becagli supplies some of the best cafés in Florence and even the prestigious Gucci Museum.
The Stuffed Schiacciatone — The Star of the Show
How many stuffed schiacciatone can you count in the photo?
Exactly — because at lunchtime, Becagli doesn't offer 1, 2, or 3… but around TEN different ones!
A counter that looks like a savory paradise, always full and always changing.
For vegetarians
- Stracchino and arugula → for the "clean fingers" type
- Grilled eggplant, tomatoes, and brie → for the "finger-licking" type
- Stracchino, tomatoes, arugula, and a touch of real Genoese pesto → fresh and fragrant
For the "meat, yes please" crowd
- Speck riserva and brie
- Speck riserva, tomatoes, and arugula
- Tuscan prosciutto and stracchino
- Tuscan prosciutto and mozzarella
- Tuscan prosciutto and artichokes
For the elegant, never-boring type
- Tuna, egg, and tomato
- Sbriciolona, pecorino, and arugula → a true Becagli signature
All made with carefully selected ingredients, house-made schiacciata, and generous, thoughtful fillings.
It's the most beloved section — the one that keeps people coming back every day.
Pizza al Taglio, Every Day
At lunch and snack time, you'll also find a wide selection of pizza by the slice:
- spicy salami
- würstel
- prosciutto and artichokes
- sausage, brie, and speck
- margherita
- ham and stracchino
- eggplant, tomato, and brie
- extra-cheesy gorgonzola
Contact Francesco for additional information or pairing suggestions.
