La Vita E&#x27;un Mozzico

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Absolutely worth the hype. This was one of my favorite sandwiches ever! Second and third generation owners Claudio and Luca run this tiny storefront near Piazza del Popolo. When I arrived there was no line, so maybe I got lucky, just one couple in front of me already inside the shop. Take a number and wait your turn. It's worth it. Sandwiches are made on pizza bianca, a crisp and chewy flatbread native to Rome. They will fill your sandwich with whatever you like, and then weigh the sandwich to price it out. I got mortadella, stracciatella, pesto and sun-dried tomatoes. The sandwich was phenomenal, so delicious and memorable that I recreated it when I got home to the US, bread and all. The sandwiches may seem simple but the ingredients are the best around which really takes things to the next level. Don't miss it if you're in Rome. read more

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THIS PLACE LIVES UP TO THE HYPE!!! The people inside were talkative and cared about your travels, but the sandwich was AMAZING!!!!!! 10000/10 go here!!! read more

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Christina N.

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Waited an hour in line for our sandwiches. They were good, but not sure if it's an hour good to be honest. We got the Bobby flay (porcheta, stracciatella, pesto) with sun-dried tomatoes and a mortadella sandwich with stracciatella cheese and pesto spread. Both were good sandwiches, but I felt like the meat and cheese to bread ratio is off. One sandwich had too much filling while the other had too little. That said, both sandwiches were tasty.. and after waiting an hour, I had high hopes but unfortunately it just didn't wow me. Service was excellent though. read more

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Monica F.

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Hands-down, the BEST sandwich in Roma!!! I got the Porchetta and it was delicious!! Simple yet so flavorful and delicious! I will be back for sure!! The uncle and nephew duo are so sweet too!! read more

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Tiffany S.

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The. Bobby. Flay. I mean even the Chef/Lead who met Bobby Flay said that Bobby Flay knows his flavors and is a genius. While we had all'antico vinaio multiple times during our trip - La Vita E'un Mozzico is worth a stop too! We ordered the Bobby Flay (featuring porchetta, stracciatella, pesto). Served warm and wow their porchetta is next level. It was sooo flavorful. I wish I ate it warm because consuming it the next day made the texture with the stracciatella & pork skin/fat texture a bit too similar but it was still very delicious!! They can make any sandwich with the items in their case. From there, you pay by weight! read more

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Patrick Z.

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Long line but worth the wait. Amazing bread, porchetta, and cheese. Enough for two meals. There's no seating or toilet, so be prepared to take it somewhere or eat on the street. read more

La Vita E'un Mozzico - Porchetta, presto, and burrata. Pretty perfect. - Sandwiches Near Me - Rome, RM

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Joanna T.

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I stumbled up the tiniest panino shop very close to Piazza del Poppolo. There was a short line, so (why not?) I joined in. Once inside, I spied a photo of Bobby Flay (!), the Food Network celebrity chef. The owner said Bobby was filming in the area and stopped in to enjoy a porchetta panino. Nice! I tried the porchetta panino with pesto spread which the shop owner said was Bobby's favorite. I added some slices of eggplant to it. It was tasty. The bread was sliced to make it thinner then placed into a sandwich press to warm it up. I think the foccacia bread could be fresher. The porchetta was not tender and cold. I think San Francisco's Roli Roti does a better porchetta sandwich than this shop. RR serves fresh porchetta just off the spit. You'll have to stop in and check out this Roman panino shop where Giada DeLaurentis & Bobby Flay have given a thumbs up. Take out only. read more

La Vita E'un Mozzico - The Portchetta panino with pesto spread + melanzane (eggplant) slices 1/24/24 - Sandwiches Near Me - Rome, RM

La Vita E'un Mozzico - Bobby Flay! His photo in the tiny Roman panino shop! Amazing! 1/24/24 - Sandwiches Near Me - Rome, RM

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6 months ago

Get the "bobby flay" sandwich.. just add a bit more pesto to get the flavor. Overall the bread was very light porchetta was on spot too! Definitely a place I would go back. The patrons were very nice and helpful read more

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Bruce M.

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Huge sandwich well worth 7-mins in line and figuring out what ingredients to lay on thin-yet-crispy bread. Ordered Bobby Flay Special (delicious but watch for large pieces of seasoned pork skin) and Porchetta Cubano (watch for crispy fried salty pork rine). Super reasonably priced, exceptionally filling, the two very congenial chefs spoke decent broken English and loved whipping out sandwiches. read more

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Johanna A.

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This small deli is a grab and go only. No tables inside. You get there and take a number til they call you. The gentleman behind the Counter were very polite and with very little to no Italian speaking skills, he helped us order. Wonderful Porchetta (pork)sandwiches! Lovely place to visit while in Rome! read more

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Lyvette T.

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Best sandwich in Rome! The service was excellent and we ordered Bobby Flay's special sandwich. The restaurant is next to a mini supermarket so you can have a great italian beer like Birra Moretti while you wait your turn in line. Definitely recommend 100% read more

La Vita E'un Mozzico - Variety of meats to choose from - Sandwiches Near Me - Rome, RM

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Brendan G.

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I miss the food in Rome so much. This was one of my favorite locations I visited for a quick meal in between museums. Staff was so friendly. My lack of Italian didn't bother them at all. I really love when restaurants don't make you feel like a tourists. Small shop but there's no need to be inside until you order. Be prepared for a small wait as this is one of the higher rated locations on TripAdvisor. read more

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Mike S.

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Best sandwiches I have ever had...in life!!!! So glad we stumbled upon this hidden gem. The sandwiches were fresh and so delicious. They really take pride in creating extraordinary sandwiches, and the food and ingredients are fresh and of the highest quality. I asked for the best sandwich they had, and received this amazing Porchetta with burrata, pesto, sun dried tomatoes, crispy, soft bread, and other ingredients that I was too busy demolishing to recall. If you're in Rome, do yourself a favor and skip the other trendy hotspots. This is hands-down the best sandwich you will have in this country or any other. read more

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Dale R.

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Sandwich was so incredibly good. I do not speak Italian but the guys behind the counter got my order exactly. They are awesome. read more

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Matthew L.

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Simple and delicious. 3 ingredients and the most memorable sandwich I had in my 14 day stay in Italy. When you get to the front of the line you are greeted as if you are walking into your local deli. read more

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Vanessa M.

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Great food! Everything was delicious and made with freshly sliced cured meats. The service was very kind and patient, as my Italian is not very good. The gentleman who prepared my ordered spoke English and helped me order. It is a small shop to quickly get in and out. The bread is delicious and the prices are very reasonable. Would visit this place again! read more

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Morgan B.

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This is the best sandwich I have ever had. I got truffle ham with strattitella and pesto. So delish. My dad got porchetta with the same cheese and pesto and his was phenomenal also. Bobby Flay loves this place and the workers seem so proud of it. They were very helpful and friendly when ordering! We got whatever they said was best. Definitely try this out if you're in Rome! read more

La Vita E'un Mozzico - Right after ordering. Got some help from the workers on what to get and they steered me in the right direction! - Sandwiches Near Me - Rome, RM

La Vita E'un Mozzico - Bobby Flay loves this place - Sandwiches Near Me - Rome, RM

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Paul B.

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Near Piazza di Popolo. Worth the wait. There is always a line Best porchetta sandwich in Rome. Either the traditional or the Bobby Flay with pesto read more

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Deanna R.

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Delicious! Great paninis- had the pork panini with pesto and the truffle mortadella with ricotta. read more

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Michael M.

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This is a secret very tiny panini place in an alley in the middle of Rome. Very good quality meats and a variety of cheeses for your panini. Loved the porchetta. Very affordable spot frequented by local workers that most tourists would miss, since it's on the side of a nondescript alley, next to a liquor store. Want a good lunch? Skip the good, but overpriced tourist trap restaurants and grab a delicious, affordable, hearty panini from here, along with an aranciatta. The owners are very cool people and can speak some English. Note: there is no menu, you just have to build your sandwich based on what you see; it's trial by fire. Go wild! read more

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To good to be true, Keep it a secret! Don't be intimidated by the lack of a menu. The owners will help you make the worlds best sandwich. I recommend Porchetta and buffalo mozzarella on fresh toasted Italian bread. The iron Chef Bobby Flay agrees, the best in Rome. The owners have a picture of Bobby Flay eating a sandwich in front of their shop. read more

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Nicholas G.

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This place is definitely not a grocery store as yelp claims. It is a fantastic sandwich shop that i would suggest all visitors to rome come to. The porchetta sandwich is very good. We added some sun dried tomatoes to it which made it even better. The bread is perfect and the porchetta is packed with flavor. If you are in the area this is a must stop for a quick bite. No seats in the place just grab a sandwich and go. read more

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Jim D.

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Great paninis! Just what we were looking for. Very friendly staff as well. Worth seeking out!

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Katie F.

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We came upon this sandwich shop by chance and were not disappointed! I had the cheese sandwich and my husband had the porchetta sandwich, which he shared with me and I would highly recommend. The shop was charming and the service was very friendly. read more

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Alex M.

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Great porchetta sandwich down a side street. Frequented by Italians, what more could you want. Small storefront selling made to order sandwiches and drinks. read more

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The best meal I've had in Rome at a very inexpensive price. The Porchetta sandwich was phenomenal! It is off the beaten path, but to Piazza del Popolo. It is a very small shop with room for only 2-3 people. We eat the sandwich in the Villa Borghese park. The two guys in the shop were extremely friendly and spoke good English. 10 stars! read more

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Morgan-yelp G.

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Fantastic paninis! Very fresh ingredients. Easy stop from Piazza del Popolo. Great value.

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Victoria J.

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We rented an airbnb apartment above this excellent sandwich/panini/porchetto/Deli shop. The porchetto is so juicy and full of roasted pork flavor the the perfect touch of crunchy cracklin! Absolutely delicious with buffalo mozzarella on whatever bread you want; roll, focaccia, baguette. We also tried the spicy salumi, mortadella, pesto and green olives. ALL delicious and so inexpensive. We made it a daily stop! We don't speak Italian but it didn't matter because we know the food language. read more

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Awesome Pannini! This turns up on a search under Groceries, but it is a Salumeria. If you find yourself in the Piazza Del Popolo and hungry I highly recommend you stop in for a panini made with fresh bread and freshly sliced meats. I had the Porchetta on focaccia and it was amazing. read more

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Via Angelo Brunetti 4
00186 Rome
Italy
Flaminio
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06 3236644
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Duecento Gradi

4.4(123 reviews)

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The spot was right by the Vatican so it's super convenient if you're nearby. Me and my partner…read moreopted to sit down and enjoy our sandwiches, but we felt constantly rushed, even though it was low season and there were plenty of tables open. As soon as we sat down, the waitress asked us what we wanted and she came back three times in the span of five minutes so I definitely wish I had more time to breathe and look at the really large menu. I got the vegan sandwich and it actually blew my mind that it was vegan. The cuts of meat were so realistic and the vegan Parm also tasted so close to the original. Altogether, if you had just gave me the sandwich and I was eating it I wouldn't have even questioned that it was vegan. The sandwiches here are so delicious, I would definitely come back.

AJ helped us find the perfect pairing of a delicious sandwich and draft beer. All that was left,…read morewas an empty glass and crumbs on my lap. Duecento Gradi is a must try!

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Lots of outside seating

Panino Divino

4.8(119 reviews)

1.5 km•Prati

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The paninis were fantastic. The pesto, meats, bread, and cheese- absolutely delicious! We asked…read morefor salami and got two kinds! The owner/woman serving us was simultaneously welcoming and incredibly surly, which added significantly to the charm. At one point she walked outside to curse out the people who were using her tables for not-her-food, which gave us the opportunity to learn some new Italian words. 10/10 experience- can't recommend highly enough.

The paninis were tasty with fresh ingredients, that was a plus. Food alone, it lived up to the…read morehype. Unfortunately, the service was less than subpar. Immediately after walking in the owner was yelling & rushing us. I understand the language barrier can be difficult, but she was downright rude. We were trying to understand her ordering policy, which basically requires you to order a drink with your sandwich. In other words, you cannot order a sandwich alone. New to me! First for everything I guess, but the way she aggressively spoke & acted as though we were a nuisance to her establishment when we're trying to support & do business was very unprofessional. Hoping this honest review helps others by allowing ownership to improve on customer experience.

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Pizza & Sandwich da Pasquale

4.6(29 reviews)

1.6 km•Prati

We left the Vatican City and needed a quick place to pick up lunch on our way to the next…read moreappointment. Got roped into going to this little restaurant while walking past. The father and brothers running this place were nice. They have a handful of stools for tables and plastic chairs for seating in front of the restaurant. They gave out free pizza samples and it was pretty good so we ordered a salami and tomato sauce pizza to share. The pizza was ok. It was €15 for the small personal pizza and a drink.

Our first pizza in Italy was at Pizza & Sandwich da Pasquale... as it should be. We had already…read moretried a couple of restaurants but we had enjoyed the charcutier boards but we had decided we would definitely try pizza today after our visit the Vatican. There are a lot of restaurants between here and the Vatican but I used my fellow Yelpers! to see that this place was not a tourist trap with overpriced yet average food. I had also read that by simply walking a few blocks from the tourist location the price comes down BUT the tastes get better and it certainly proved true with Pasquale. Unfortunately for us, one of their offerings is a huge charcutier board but NOT today. Today was for pizza. Our pizza was so good and I tried a new [to me] Italian beer Ichnusa non filtrata which I really enjoyed.

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The cash only sign is located above the small black sign.

Baguetteria del Fico

4.8(95 reviews)

1.2 km•Centro Storico

This is exactly what I picture when I want a casual but delicious bite on a charming little side…read morestreet in Rome. When I arrived shortly after opening for lunch, I was greeted by Claudio, a charismatic man who explained the menu and how ordering works. I decided to try one of their most popular items, the Bonfatti, a mortadella and mozzarella sandwich served on their fresh-made baguette. In addition to sandwiches they also serve bruschetta and boards. My sandwich was delicious. The ingredients were high quality, and the ambiance of sitting outside on this quaint Roman street really added to the experience for me. It was quiet and calming, away from the hustle and bustle of nearby busy piazzas. If you're looking for delicious charcuterie and/or great sandwiches in Roma, I recommend seeking out Baguetteria del Fico.

Visited this charming eatery while in Rome ! Delicious, fresh and scrumptious...disappointed when…read moreI was done with my panini. A must try when in Rome ...and do say hi to Claudio ..

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Borgo 139

4.8(5 reviews)

1.5 km•Prati

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I read a lot of reviews prior to my Italy trip and this sandwich shop was one I had to check out…read more The owners are friendly, the food is fresh, and the prices are reasonable. If you are in Vatican City and looking for a fresh sandwich to go or dine in then this is your spot. They offer a variety of sandwiches and are vegetarian.

Great little (and I mean little) sandwich/pizza shop. All members of our group enjoyed the food (I…read morehad an amazing porketta panini). Service was great and the staff extremely pleasant. Looking forward to adding this to my regular quick lunch list when around St Peter's

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La Salumeria

4.7(61 reviews)

1.3 km•Centro Storico

In a cute little quaint spot tucked away from a busy corner. Order at the counter. Grab your own…read moreutensils and sit down and wait. We ordered a salumeria platter and a pork sandwich plus 2 glasses of wine. The prices were reasonable and we had a nice pleasant small dinner. The platter was beautiful and had high quality meats and cheeses were perfect.

Stumbled in after touring the Vatican. Had a great porchetta sandwich. Eyed the many offerings the…read morehad but had to rush off. The place filled up for lunch as we arrived. Clean and nice.

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Mordi Sandwichouse

4.6(13 reviews)

1.4 km•Prati

Food: 3.5/5 Service: 4/5…read moreAmbiance: 3.5/5 This is a decent place to stop by near The Vatican. They have a couple of table inside but usually people order to go. I ordered Porchetta. They were freshly made but their bread was a bit hard for me compared to the one I had at other place. By no means I m not an expert on Panini but this place is decent and get the job done.

Just tried to stay away from Vatican museum crowd and on our way to St. Angelo's castle I found…read morethis place by searching for the sandwiches place with high rating. Bread was super fresh and warm and all the ingredients were incredible and excelllent Straciatella on my sandwish. Through my 16 days of Trip to Italy, I had the best sandwich here!

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Antica Salumeria

4.5(92 reviews)

1.1 km•Centro Storico

If you're anywhere near the pantheon in Rome, this place is a must. Walk to the back of the deli…read moresit in OpenTable if they have one. And be patient eventually the gentleman would ask what you'd like to drink. Your options will be water or wine respond accordingly he will bring out the beverages and again just sit and be patient. Eventually he will bring out the most amazing chary board you've ever had. I don't think there's any other options on the menu, so don't ask what your choices are for wine or what your choices are for food. We actually saw him send a pushy young couple speaking in English away.

Amazing !!!! This place has been featured on instagram and on other travel sights ! A must see stop…read morewhen in Rome . They have a huge selection of cuts and cheese . At the end of the store there is a sit down area where you can request a nice glass of wine and get a cheese and antipasto board with fresh bread. Later on we got some delicious sandwiches to go. The service is amazing and there are sample platers throughout the store for tasting .

A picture of the antipasto board - available for take away!

"Small" charcuterie board.

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La Pagnottella Gourmet

4.4(10 reviews)

0.8 km•Prati

Best sandwich of my life - ruined all American sub shops for me. The bread was so flaky, and the…read morecombo of grilled zucchini, red onions, provola cheese, balsamic vinegar, and ham was perfect - highly recommend lunch here.

There was not enough meat. Just 2 strips of the smoked beef in the sandwich didn't let me taste the…read moreQuirino. There wasn't also enough sun-dried tomatoes inside the sandwich. The service was good though, and the ambiance was friendly. If I may compare, Il Antico Vinaio sandwiches had more flavor. Thank you.

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All’ Antico Vinaio

4.5(33 reviews)

0.1 km•Flaminio

The line moves quick. Best sandwich I've had in my life. Here's what I had…read more Italiana sandwich- From the bread to the meat, it's all good. The sandwich is huge and can be split between 2 people. Simply Amazing!

A friend of Lisa recommended this sandwich shop to us so of course we were excited to find out…read morethere was a Rome location. It's legendary so there was a line but the gentleman playing music in the square made the time pass by enjoyable. Once in the shop you could see how fast the staff were moving from taking orders to checking customers out so best to have an idea of what you want as to not hold up the pace. First bite was prosciutto heaven. They did not skimp on any of the ingredients. Mozzarella for day and finishing off with lovely pesto. Absolutely impressive!