I got a plain panzerotti and it was pretty good. Not what the line hype it up to be. I come from NJ where panzerotti there are very cheesy and greasy which in my opinion makes it great. This panzerotti didn't have much cheese and was room temperature. read more

Luini - Panzerotti Near Me - Milan, Michigan

The Panzerottis were alright, not sure if they deserve this much hype. They have salty (served warm) and sweet (served cold) options. I got one of each spinach and ricotta and a walnut, fig and cocoa; both had way too much dough for my taste. The line moves fast so don't be intimidated, also it's a grab-and-go so great for a quick bite. read more

lines, crowds and tourists...panzerotti shop selling little stuffed bread or pastry-like creations...sweet or savory with wide varying stuffing...2,70€ for a empanada sized bite...had a savory salami and cheese...similar to a hot pocket and finding just average...not something worth waiting in line for...lines do move quickly... read more

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Worth the wait. Might as well get in line and see what all the fuss is about. It's not an expensive item at all. Quite reasonable. Tasty.

#226-2016: I could have sworn I had already reviewed this historical panzerotto store before.... I have been purchasing my fair share of panzerottos over the past few decades and I have been able to experience a downward spiral of what once used to be an institution for street food at a decent price right in the middle of Milano. ... However, throughout the last decade or so, this place has lost all that made it unique... It has always been chaotic and lines would form every single day the store was open so I cannot point fingers in the higher volume not being able to be taken care of... Just the same I cannot blame the feeling that one is but a mere number and cannot afford choosing by sight but ought to already have picked exactly the number and the typology of panzerotto before reaching the actual food and the staff that promptly serves you and is already pressing those behind you to call for their order. Panzerottos have, in time, shrunk in size and raised in price. So, though I would still recommend as a fairly quick bite whilst in the area, I have come to like panzerottos from other stores (one of which is really not that far from Luini's). read more

By far a must try while in Milan! The line looks somewhat long but it is not long whatsoever. The line moves fairly quick and it is worth whatever wait it is you have to do! Do yourself a favor and get two things as you will wish you had as soon as you take your first bite! read more

After trying Luini's, I will never ever be able to look at a calzone or hot pocket again. You really can't go wrong with any of the options. I got one savory (salami) and one sweet (apricot) panzerotti, and then went back for another savory (spinach) one. All so yummy!! The only bummer is that there isn't anywhere to really sit and eat, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. Perfect street food, great spot to nourish yourself while marathon shopping at the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Everytime I meet someone from Milan, my eyes twinkle at the memory of Luini's. read more

Panzerotti was like a fresh hot pocket. Definitely thought the salami was a winner over the tomato and mozzarella. The extra salt from the salami really brought it all together. A nice quick inexpensive snack in a very touristy part of town. Not sure if it's a local snack or not, but does it matter? Cheap deep fried cheesy goodness is universally wonderful. read more

Great food. reasonable price. Must try for tourists. Line was extremely long, but it was well worth the wait.

This place is pretty awesome. Please note that they have very unique hours! The prices are good and they have so many options! I decided to just ask them what was most popular and got a sweet and savory panzerottis. The savory one I got was filled with tomato and mozzarella! It was hot and delicious. The mozzarella was nice and gooey. So yummy I refused to share with my friend. I then went back for another for the train ride! read more

When I am in Milano for my job and I don't have time enough to have a set lunch I am used to go to take a couple of Luini's panzerotti and eat it on the road beside the Duomo. Panzerotti are simply amazing and you can enjoy it like an italian guy tasting their very hot deliciousness watching at the very fast people passing there. I really love the location and the cousin. Simple food, great flavour! Low price, high taste fast lunch in the world fashion headquarter. read more

This place was cheap and convenient, just 300 meters away from the Istituto Marangoni, where I was taking a short course for the summer. Long lines at lunch, so we try to go early/late, or ask a friend to pick up a few for us. I've only tried the classic pomodoro e mozarella, which I absolutely loved. It can be hard finding places to hear so close to the Duomo, but this was a reliable pick that's a favorite amongst both locals and tourists (at least the more well-informed ones) alike. read more

My personal opinion: skip it. But because you will likely be visiting and spending a lot of time walking around the amazing Duomo of Milan as well as the Galleria, you may start craving some sort of sweet or savory snack while you are exploring, other than McDonald's, which is located opposite here. If you see a long line, don't worry; they churn customers very quickly, so be ready to order what you want. For us, this was a mid-day snack. Two savory panzerottis and a sweet one -- ricotta and spinach, mozzarella and salami, and the plum, apple, and walnut sweet one. The savory ones weren't too bad, but tasted something along the lines of Hot Pockets. The sweet one was cold and the pastry part of it was a thick, dry, and crumbly mess. Just don't do it. read more

While exploring the Duomo and Galleria areas nearby, I stumbled across Luini which caught my attention due to the throngs of people inside and out. Well, following the crowd was a very smart choice as I found a great, quick and affordable lunch option here. Luini specializes in panzerotti (a smaller version of a calzone), and they sell a number of sweet and savory-filled varieties. I selected a spinach and ricotta panzerotto which was served to me in a paper sleeve meant to be eaten on the spot (or soon). Sure enough, you'll see lots of people standing by having a quick bite, and this fits the bill! Luini also has a number of sweets for sale including something called "Torta Trentina" which was excellent - Akin to a British mince pie, but better. I saw nothing here that cost more than €3, which is refreshing in the (relatively) expensive center of Milan. Overall, Luini is a great choice for a quick lunch if you're touring about and looking for a break - And I venture to guess that it's "popular with the locals" so I didn't feel like too much of a tourist here! read more

Fast, cheap, delicious! The lines move quickly, so don't let them scare you away. A must-hit for Milan! Mozzarella and Pomodoro is the classic... but everything we tried was great. read more

Luini's did not disappoint. Like everyone says, the line moves fairly quickly and the wait is definitely worth it. The bread is so perfect, it hurts. I could cry thinking of how doughy, sweet and fresh it tasted. I would even say buy two for yourself- you won't regret it. I could barely make it five steps out of the door before completely finishing my mozz&tomato pick. So worth visiting. read more

Very cheap very quick and easy snack to eat while walking around the duomo area. We went two time during our trip in Milan, thats how good it was. Dont be scared by the line you see outside of this bakery, because it moves quickly. We had the panzerotti with spicy salami, the one with mozarella was the best and one with ricotto and spinach. All very tasy and well done. You can also buy sweets here but i didnt like my sicilian canollo probably because i had so many of them in sicily last summer. I really recommend this place for everyone its not far from Duomo its cheap and very italian. read more

After reading Yelp reviews suggesting Luini I looped around the city on a mission to find it. You'll know you're close when you find a long line of people on the block surrounding a tiny shop. Luini has many delightful options and is a great "fast food" choice in Milan. read more

definitely worth the wait of the long line. The line moves quickly anyway. These thing remind me of unsweetened donuts filled with deliciousness. Hat a tomato mozzarella, very very good. Just feels great to sit in the milan square enjoying one of these things. A little greasy but real good read more

Luini is AWESOME!!! We read about it on Yelp as well as in the Rick Steve's guidebook. It's definitely worth searching out - fried hot deliciousness in a variety of flavors. I had the spicy salami and cheese fried panzerotti, which is definitely an improvement on a traditional calzone. There are baked panzerotti too, but having it fried gives it a kind of savory donut/funnel cake texture (minus the sugar, of course). And they're cheap - €2.70 each. What's not to love! FYI that there's no where to sit, you can stand just outside and devour your panzerotti like we did :-) read more

Best panzerotti in North Italy. I swear. A bit different from the original panzerotto typical of South Italy, but absolutely great. Ask for a classic Panzerotto with Mozarella and Tomato, trust me, you'll love it. Don't be scared by the long queue, it' s really quick and really, it's worth it. Located in the centre of Milan, just near the Duomo. read more

Fresh, warm, delicious panzerottis.. right by the Duomo. The lines are long at peak lunch hours-- seems intimidating but they move fast. The wait is well worth it, Luini's makes their panzerottis to perfection. In addition to the classic pomodoro e mozzarella, sometimes they have the tomato and mozzarella combo but with pesto which tastes just as amazing (if not more). I've tried a couple of their other ingredients but will always come back to these two. Pluses (besides the good and affordable food): -Location. As mentioned above, right by the Duomo. Also, right across the street from Ciocolati Italiani (gelateria). For me and my friends, Luinis and Ciocolati will always go hand in hand.. delicious but combination. -They speak English! read more

Before leaving the states, one of my friends told me to have a "hot pocket" in Italy. I joked that for sure I will have one (it being a totally low brow American junk food). Later, I realized Luini was my hot pocket! There was much hype for the panzerotti and I was so excited to find the little shop just steps from the Duomo. Luini is a suitable snack but definitely do not use it to replace lunch or dinner! We arrived after the lunch rush and the line was very short. The shop itself was very hectic with tourists staring at the many options in the glass display. PRO TIP: read the menu listed outside first before you go in to order. There are many employees ready to put your panzerotti in a bag and ring you up. The process happens fast. We tried the prosciutto e mozzerella, salame piccante e mozzerella, and one sweet one (dolci) fichi, noci e cacao. The ham and cheese one was bland. Way too much dough to filling. The hot salami was much better. It had tomato sauce and a kick. The dessert one (fig, walnut, and cocoa) tasted dry and like cardboard. In short, stick to a sauce based savory panzerotti for full flavor. Also, be warned that the savory panzerotti is served hot and if you bite into one with cheese and sauce, you are almost guaranteed to burn your tongue a little and stain your clothing with grease. Luini is part of the Duomo experience. I would probably skip it the next time I am in Milan though. read more

Omg this place is the best! Cash only. If there is a line which there probably is durning lunch time, wait in the line. The food is divine and the desserts are to die for!!! read more

Pros - Everything Con - They close early (ha! so it was not everything . . . ) Okay, but in all seriousness, who does not like a good panzarotti? This place does it right - the dough is chewy and soft but not like "I just ate wonder bread that is stuck on the roof of my mouth" soft. The fillings are tasty and fresh. And it's just so convenient when walking around to look at all the glory that is Milan. I highly recommend it. read more

this place is probably on every website or book as a must visit while you're in Milan. the panzerotti's are really good. i don't know how to explain it but it's like a doughnut outside with a calzone inside. it's super cheap too... 2,50 euros. so after exploring Duomo stop buy here. read more

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TWO long lines, man this place must be yummy! It's pretty close to the duomo. Good for cheap take away. We got the foccacia bread (don't get this), a slice of bread that had thin slices of tomatoes spread all over it (sorry I don't have the name of this), and of course the panzerotti with salami in it. Everything behind the glass looked very tasty but we didn't want to get carried away =) read more

Luini - Panzerotti Near Me - Milan, Michigan

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Luini's is famous - even among Italians - for a reason. The people behind the counter are quick to recommend the "panzerotto frito con pomodoro e mozzarella" (fried panzerotto, which is the singular version of panzerotti, with tomato and mozzarella), the version that most other Yelpers have also enjoyed. The taste of sugar on top of the savory, calzone-like dumpling is a little alarming, but it does not detract from the contents sandwiched between the perfectly doughy crust. The inside is oozing with mozzarella and a flavorful, light, tomato sauce. Sublime. Since there is no seating inside Luini's, the panzerotto is best enjoyed while strolling around the neighborhood near Duomo. read more

I read about this place on Yelp and decided to check it out! I went in the afternoon and only 3 of the options for the panzerottis were left (ham, salami, tomato/mozzarella). They were pretty good, but I was disappointed that there were so few left of the variety presented on the menu. Make sure to go early! If you don't like fried foods then I would avoid going here! I am not the biggest on oil-y or fried things and so I wasn't able to eat too much of what I had ordered. They were very yummy, though! The location for this little shop is perfect - right next to a delicious gelato place and a pizza place! Very close to the duomo as well. read more

Stopped by for some lunch because it was reccomended by our tour guide. At first, I didn't want to try the panzerottis because they looked quite dry but then my family bought the cheese and tomato and olive onion n tomato ones and they were delicious!! The skin on the outside tasted like donuts. It was still hot since we got the ones fresh out of the oven. We came back for more right after but the second time around, it wasn't as hot. The onion focaccia was pretty savory but since it wasn't hot, it wasn't as good as it could've been. We also got the salami and mozzarella panzerotti but there was so little Salami in it, half of it was just cheese. But other than that, I'd definitely go back again if given the chance!! :)) read more

Panzerotti is their specialty. We tried the baked and the fried. The baked one was a bit dry, but tasty. The fried one was on point. Moist and oozing with warm cheese. This is Italian fast food. Service is fast. It's best to know what you want before getting on the line, it moves pretty fast. It was the perfect snack on the go, since we were on a tight sightseeing schedule. This a very popular place. The food is good and very cheap. I would highly recommend it. read more

Delicious hot mozzarella and bread?! I loved everything about this! But after all, I do love fried food - it might be a bit greasy for others. I was only able to eat 1, maybe 2, because honestly my stomach might have hurt if I ate more. I wasn't really a fan of the dessert one though. Come before the lunch rush, it's worth it! Especially because it's very affordable. read more

I visited this place with friends because it was one of the most popular places but in the end it is just a tourist trap. From all the hype I expected to taste a delicious baked good, but it was just heavy and not very flavorful. I wouldn't recommend eating here. read more

I can't even explain how amazing this place was. I was in Milano for less than 24 hours as I drove from Zürich to my aunt's house in Tarcento. I stayed in an apartment, and had to check out at noon, so when I left Il Duomo, I darted over to Luini and was served and eating on the run within 5 minutes. I only wish I got to take longer to eat it. Because it was literally the second greatest thing I've ever put in my mouth next to my aunt's lasagna. It was a mini calzone, but 500 times better. It was an empanadas, but fluffier and more flavourful. I couldn't have asked for a better food as I ran to my apartment. And I dreamed about that panzarotto for days. read more

A must have while in Milan. Don't make a mistake like me and fall in line in the wrong queue. If you see the long line, you've found the right place. Close your eyes and take a bite and savor one of the most delectable pastries in your life. read more

This was my first food stop in all of Italy - so I'm sad to say I was slightly disappointed. While easy enough to find from the Duomo metro stop, the lines sprawling outside was enough to give me, an extremely hangry girl, a scare at 3pm in the afternoon. Luckily, the line moved quickly enough and we placed two orders of panzerotti. Unfortunately, I do not recall the specific flavors - a testament to how unremarkable they were to me. They were enough to satiate our hunger post an 8hr flight and 2hr ordeal at our B&B, but nothing to rave about. read more

Extremely popular though this place is they manage to get through the customers pretty quickly so you won't queue for long. The range of panzerotti on offer is large and the quality & vfm exceptional. Definitely a jewel in the homegrown fast-food crown of Milan. read more

There's a huge line waiting to get these luini, think of it as a smaller calzone. First off who doesn't love cheese and bread. However it didn't wow me, nothing was over the top that I felt I would come back again. It's just a cheap lunch staple here the locals get. I do think it's a great grab and go snack. read more

I decided to brave the long line since this place is supposed to be so famous. Still not sure if it's a tourist trap or the real deal... The line moved pretty quickly despite the length. Tip: there's actually two lines - one snaking past the gelato place and Musubi (the longer, slower one) and the other line that heads into the alleyway (the shorter, faster one). Once you get inside, a greeter will assign you to one of several lines in front of a long glass counter. The panzerottis are all premade so service is pretty fast. These are basically deep fried calzones with a donut-like consistency. You should eat them quickly since they don't taste very good when cooled down. read more

Cheap and filling. I buy three at a time because I'm a pig. Had never heard of the place, but just saw a bunch of people chowing down in a nearby square. Followed the crowd to its source and BAM, Luini's. The lines are super long, but they get you in and out Soup Nazi style. I don't think you can go wrong with the flavors, but I had a pesto one and also the mozarella/pomodoro. I also had a dessert one with berries. There can't be a better deal for a quick bite in Milan. The only drawback is that there is no place to sit. read more