Panino Rustico
Italian · Brooklyn
About Panino Rustico
At Panino Rustico, we're passionate about serving up genuine Italian flavors in our cozy Brooklyn cafe. We take pride in our gourmet sandwiches, made with love and care using only the freshest ingredients. You'll find everything from classic paninis to crispy crepes on our menu. Our patio seating ar...
At Panino Rustico, we're passionate about serving up genuine Italian flavors in our cozy Brooklyn cafe. We take pride in our gourmet sandwiches, made with love and care using only the freshest ingredients. You'll find everything from classic paninis to crispy crepes on our menu. Our patio seating area is a favorite spot for relaxed meals and lively gatherings. Reviewers rave about our attentive service and generous portions of fresh salads. As you sip our expertly crafted espresso drinks, you'll feel right at home in our welcoming atmosphere.
What Customers Say About Panino Rustico
Panino Rustico is a beloved neighborhood gem known for its delicious and generously sized paninis, crepes, and coffee. Customers rave about the fresh ingredients, friendly staff, and the owner's welcoming presence. Expect a wait during peak lunch hours.
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Tip: Be prepared to pay in cash, as they don't accept credit cards. Expect it to be busy, especially during lunch.
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Panino Rustico Brooklyn Reviews
If I can give this place 10 stars I would I tried this place on a whim and boy am I happy I did Panini’s always come fresh never frozen always hot and always in record time! Today is New Year’s Day and I just ordered and received a piping hot Panini a fresh crêpe and a large cup of their signature fries best addition to the menu they even threw in a magnet thank you you guys you guys are doing a great job
I finally stopped by this spot for a bite (have been planning on it for a while). It's small and it was very busy, but I really liked the atmosphere there. It feels like a great neighborhood spot. I got a cappuccino, and it was probably one of the best cappuccino's I've had. They have quite a selection of panini's, making it difficult to make a choice. I got a panini to go and I was surprised by how quickly it was prepared. It was delicious and huge! Sadly, it's a little out of the way for me, otherwise I'd be here all the time. But I'll be stopping by when I'm in the area.
I love this Place. I look forward to coming here when I'm in the area. I get a huge smile and take jobs in the area just to eat here. Owner comes out to greet you as busy as he is. The staff are hard working and always smiling. Clean reputable place. Food is DELICIOUS!! Never had a bad meal here. Nick is Amazing! Plus the remember your order I forgot my order and they helped me out. I placed that order 3 weeks ago. Please give them a try!
I ordered a P36 Panini and my better half ordered an E5 Ensalata custom, let me say places like this are like dinosaurs, meaning they’re impossible to find…. The food, AMAZING, the aura, AMAZING conversation with the owner PRICELESS…. No kidding I’m a better person finding this place!!
A very cute place slightly off the main drag of 86th.... The staff was very helpful in walking me through some of the menu items as I've never been there before... I ended up having a Panino with burrata and prosciutto with a mango smoothie... Everything came out relatively quickly and was super tasty... I really just had no regrets here...
Whenever people ask what's my favorite restaurant in my neighborhood, Panino Rustico is always my answer. It is a casual Italian spot for panini, crepes and coffee. The owner and their staff are super friendly. This is a place that everyone will feel like home *savory crepe w. smoked ham, cherry tomato mozzarella and basil pesto For mains, I really love their savory crepes. The savory crepe I got this time was generously stacked with multiple layers of smoked ham and overflowing amount of cherry tomatoes. While for dessert, don't sleep on their sweet crepes (I like their banana nutella and cinnamon sugar). *bruschetta w. mozzarella, tomato and basil pesto *bruschetta w. asparagus, parmigiano reggiano and truffle oil Our go-to order is their bruschetta with mozzarella and tomatoes for sharing. The sourdough is perfectly crispy. *panini w. smoked salmon, goat cheese, red onion, avocado & truffle oil *panini w. grilled chicken, fontina, bacon, hot pepper, avocado,honey mustard Of course you have to try their signature panini with toppings of your choice! *spring mix with grape tomato, cranberries, walnuts, avocado, balsamic and olive oil Very refreshing. We added grilled chicken for some proteins. *iced mocha w. whipped cream Their iced mocha and iced cappuccino are also very authentic and delectable. Like a liquid tiramisu.
My friend and I came pretty close to closing time but they still took our order and let us sit to eat which was nice. I got the P20 - grilled chicken with mozzarella, roasted red peppers with pesto. The sandwich was huge, definitely filling. I got the creamy basil sauce on the side and I really liked it with the sandwich. If you're in the neighborhood, I would stop by!
omg. I came here with my sister who is from the area & I’ve never had a better little brunch experience. The panini is one of the best I’ve ever had and my toasted marshmallow latte was better than Starbucks. If I could give this place a 100/5 I would. The crepe was also amazing. Ingredients taste so so fresh. THE SERVICE deserves 5 stars on its own. Most considerate staff and I wish I lived here so I could come everyday.
This place exists since 2011 and they actually do the best paninis in NYC. They use super fresh ingredients as tomato, mozzarella and basil for the classic panini. I also tasted the smoke salmon one, it is a little bit salty because they add feta cheese but you are free to add it or not; otherwise for the generous quantilty and quality of salmon, it's worth the price ;) The staff is caring and very friendly. I definitely recommend this place.
The best panini's I've ever had! A very small restaurant in the middle of a residential area. Definitely a hidden gem. Always busy so if you want to try expect to wait during lunch hours and tons of car traffic outside. Double parked cars everywhere! My favorite the porchetta mozzarella broccoli rabe panini! Yum.
The restaurant is located in the Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn. They prepare Italian/American cuisine and have multiple locations. Soups, appetizers, bruschetta, large variety of paninis, wraps, crepes, desserts and beverages are available. They offer breakfast all day. Servers are available for dining in. I ordered a grilled chicken panini and side order of spinach. It was very good and well-prepared. Friendly and helpful staff.
Excellent service, environment and comfort. If you haven't been to Italy before this place does Italy justice, for it's representation in food, family and quality. Stop in for food, espresso or dessert. Only reason it's not 5 for me is that you have to pay in cash, no credit card option.
I rarely leave bad reviews, but this time I just couldn’t stay silent. I ordered coffee and food for brunch around 12:50 PM since I was too busy with clients to go out. The delivery arrived only at 2:25 PM. almost an hour and forty minutes later. All the coffee I ordered for the office was, of course, cold. I also ordered sets of forks and knives because we don’t have any in the office. But they weren’t included. I had to eat a large ham crepe with my hands, and it was cold too. We don’t have a microwave at work, so there was no way to reheat it. In the end, instead of having brunch, I ended up with cold not tasty food that I had to throw away. I’m not sure whether this was Grubhub’s or the restaurant’s fault, but the experience was just terrible. I won’t be ordering from this place again.
The breaded fish Panini is really bad . They use fish stick quality fish like the kind that you find in the freezer at the supermarket for 5.99. You can see in the picture of the fish it was also mushy and gray. I expected crispy fresh fish but got this instead. Definitely a huge disappointment, I tried to eat more but the fish stick patties were too nasty.
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