FLR regulars on FlyerTalk literally tell you “eat in town.”
MyChef Restaurant sits somewhere in T1 at Florence Airport (FLR), but details are thin and the place barely shows up outside the official airport list. Reviews of FLR food in general talk about “grim” options, mostly pre-made sandwiches and coffee, not a proper sit-down meal. Think basic terminal refuel, not a last taste of Florence.
All public info puts MyChef post-security in Terminal 1, serving standard Italian airport fare: sandwiches, pastries, and espresso-type drinks. Expect prices in the 5–10 EUR range for a panino and about 1.50–3 EUR for coffee, in line with other Italian airports. Nothing suggests table service with full primi and secondi; assume counter ordering and self-seating at small tables.
Regulars on FlyerTalk literally plan their main meal in Florence city and treat FLR as “just sandwiches and coffee.” With a 2-star overall airport rating and zero detailed praise for any restaurant by name, MyChef slots into the “it’ll do in a pinch” category. If you want one last proper plate of pasta, do it in town near Santa Maria Novella or in the centro before heading out to Peretola.
Watch out for tight connections: FLR is small, but security at T1 can still eat 20–30 minutes in the morning bank, leaving you just enough time to grab a pre-packaged panino and a cappuccino. Don’t expect gluten-free, vegan, or kid-specific menus to be clearly marked; reviews don’t mention special-diet options at any FLR outlet. Have a backup snack in your bag if that matters.
Practical tip: treat MyChef Restaurant as a last-minute top-up spot in T1 for coffee and a quick bite under 15 minutes, and handle your real meal in Florence before you ever see the check-in counters at FLR.