The best Italian sandwich shop is located in Siena between the Piazza del Campo and the Cathedral…read moreof Santa Marie. Antonio, the proprietor, is straight from central casting and approaches with a wide grin and a bottle of house wine, both of which he offers without request. Antonio engages friends and strangers without distinction. As I walked by, Antonio navigated me to the adjacent ally and handed me a half bottle of white wine, several wine glasses, and a makeshift table. At that point I had known him for less than 30 seconds.
Step inside and indulge in the classic aromas of fresh meats and cheeses. I ordered a prosciutto and mozzarella and was shaken off the way a baseball catcher declines a pitcher's offering. What I received was a decision alternative that I think was prosciutto, speck (I think) and some kind of delicious cheese. It was amazing.