The present company Conti Stefano, was founded in 1900 with a simple booth in Sant’Ambrogio market where the grandfather of the current proprietor, nicknamed “Beppe Mercato”, began selling fine fruits and vegetables.

After the first World War the location moved to the S. Lorenzo market (Mercato Centrale) where business increased thanks to the efforts of Mario Conti and is now run by the third generation of the family, Stefano Conti.

The experience and the passion of the owners in their search of the best products – natural, genuine, D.O.C. and guaranteed-has by now became an art and is greatly sought after by their international clientele.

Their close attention and respect for their clients has brought continued demand from suppliers all over the world.
In their large historic location in the Mercato Centrale you can find products, above all Tuscany, but not only. No one doubts the quality!

Conti’s products include seasonal fruits and vegetables, innumerable varieties of fresh salad greens, fresh and dried porcini mushrooms, fresh and preserved truffles, organic honey, honey with dried fruit and nuts, true aged balsamic vinegar from Modena, an amazing assortment of exotic dehydrated fruits various legumes, high quality rice , dried spices, pasta, various ready-made Tuscan soups, sauces, condiments and pate’, jams, spelt (farro) from Lucca and the extremely rare Zolfini beans.

 

In addition you can find a vast array of the best Tuscan olive oils, including the Conti’s own special oil, a selection of wines of the region and even hand-made olive wood and copper cook ware.

In a few words Conti is the best, most friendly place where you can go to find and learn (taste the products, get recipes, learn to eat the italian way, etc) about what Tuscany has to offer.
At our shop a simple trip to the market is transformed into a cultural excursion which lifts the spirit and tempts the taste buds.

We would be delighted to meet and serve you