I hadn't been to a Paninis in years and was pleasantly surprised. The cheesy tots were the highlight of this meal! They were packed with flavor and cooked perfectly with just the right amount of crisp. My friend who ordered the sesame chicken salad said it was pretty good but might not order it again. The Cobb salad was very good. My husband loved his burger and said it was juicy. Aside from the food, the patio at the Willoughby location is fabulous! We loved the fans overhead that kept us nice and cool on such a hot day. We also liked that a portion of the patio is covered which obviously provides more shade. The server was friendly and attentive. Even if you don't eat here, I'd recommend grabbing drinks and sitting in the covered part of their patio! It's definitely an asset to this location. read more

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Solid average score. Easy, causal local joint to watch the game, grab some grub. There's a nice large outdoor patio and lots of screens. My custom pizza was fine, and service was friendly. Reasonable price point. read more

Panini's Bar and Grill - Custom veggie pizza - American Near Me - Willoughby, Ohio

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IN LOVE WITH PANINI BOY, extra sauce and onion rings!!!!! Excellent service! Great atmosphere! read more

In from outta town after a funeral next door , and the manager yelled at my cousin after a stressful day .party of 10 - she was over stimulated . We got up and went to pickles and pines . Instantly accommodating ... the servers were nice at paninis.. I feel sorry for them read more

The chicken tenders were crispy and the French fries were delish!! Everything was clean and the servers were nice, fast, and attentive. A come-back place for sure. read more

Had a 50th birthday party here last night! Marissa was amazing through the whole planning process- Ryan was our bartender and was so kind and on top of everything through the event! The food and drinks were top notch- everyone I encountered from Paninis was kind and eager to help to make my event perfect! Highly recommend for great service, perfect atmosphere, delicious drinks and hot fresh food! read more

The food was OK; this review is more about the service. No less than four different people on 7 different occasions stop by the table to ask if I needed another drink, never asking or acknowledging my wife. Very disrespectful, and unprofessional. We are very generous tippers and this crew lost out. I don't know if we'll ever go back. read more

Went here to grab drinks and some food a few weeks ago with a friend. I was not able to fully judge the quality of the food because my friend and I waited about 10 minutes for a drink on a Saturday afternoon when they weren't even busy and then my friend ordered a salad to start with. The salad took another 20 minutes, but by the time we had waited about 15 minutes we let our server know we just wanted to cash out and we're no longer interested in food. The did not charge us for the salad which came up as we were leaving. read more

Excellent lunch. Quick and friendly service. Appetizer pretzel was hot, fresh, and had a couple of dips. Pizza was tasty. Buffalo wrap had excellent flavor packed with fresh ingredients. Fries were very good. Lots of TVs and good space inside. Patio has great seating as well. read more

Panini's Bar and Grill - a plate of food - American Near Me - Willoughby, Ohio

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My friend suggested this place while I was visiting in Cleveland and said that they were known for their panini sandwich. I got the turkey and thought it was an average sandwich. The bread was just white bread and I thought it would be toasted but it wasn't. The sandwich was huge though. Very filling. You got to choose between different meats. The sandwich was around ~$11. They had a nice outdoor patio and the waiter was very nice. read more

Panini's Bar and Grill - Turkey Panini - American Near Me - Willoughby, Ohio

It's fine if you're eating at the resturant but it's best to check your order if you're picking up. I ordered a side of mac & cheese with my wrap and when I took it out of the bag (at home), I thought I had mistakenly been given soup. It looked like I had gotten lukewarm, soupy cheese with some uncooked elbow macaroni - it was so unappetizing. read more

Panini's Bar and Grill - Supposedly Mac & Cheese.... - American Near Me - Willoughby, Ohio

We have visited twice, and both times have been a good experience. This place is packed for lunch which is usually a good sign. Their salad and sandwiches are good, and they have great iced tea. read more

Love the pizza and buffalo chicken dip! Drinks are always served with a smile, especially when Lily H is serving! we will be back soon!

If nothing else, Panini's is straightforward and consistent. My kids and I love the wings there. Servers are always on top of their tables and nice. Try the brickhouse sauce - delish! read more

The service was excellent. Onion rings were excellent. Italian sandwich, below average. Bread was too soft, and it had coleslaw and French fries on it. They don't belong on a typical Italian sub/sandwich. Chicken club ok. Noisy, but granted, it is a sports bar. Outdoor seating looks nice, but unfortunately, it was raining. read more

Time and time again, I am always pleased with my Panini's experience - but especially at this location! My boyfriend and I popped in for lunch the other afternoon. We were seated in a matter of minutes on the patio and had a very friendly and attentive waitress. No matter what I order, I am always pleased but the buffalo crunch wrap that day was extra AMAZING. I highly recommend this location for a quick date night, for a group of friends, etc. If closer to the evening, a reservation or call ahead would be key if able! They get pretty busy. read more

Sports bar Fast, friendly & efficient service. Very consistent, clean taps, daily specials, indoor & outdoor seating, plenty of TVs.

The go-to sports bar in Lake County. Food is great but the service can be lacking at times. They have the best spinach dip i've ever had. Gets very very busy on the weekends. read more

Food was good, super place to watch Sports, outside patio is a plus... you can't go wrong with Panin's

My wife and I stopped by on super bowl Sunday for a pre game bite and drink. This is a sports bar that gets it. Lots of tvs (with actual sports on, not infomercials), large booths, multiple bars, and a wonderful patio. We sat at the bar, Megan was our bartender and she was great. Gave us enough attention without being bothersome. Great local and standard beer selection. After scanning the 2 page menu that had plenty of variety, we settled on buffalo parmesan wings, a black bean burger on garlic bread and a grilled cheese with bacon and tomato. Everything came out in a timely manner and was delicious. The buffalo parm wing sauce can go toe to toe with anywhere. Plus, they have a late night menu that goes until last call. Not sure if all the locations are this good, but the one in willoughby is top notch. Would highly recommend, especially for a sports lover or fantasy football draft. read more

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Horrible service at paninis. Got worse each time the past 3 times we would 'give it another chance'. Waitress has an attitude/ come back to everything. Food doesn't come out right, everything cold, waitress too busy walking around chatting with coworkers. Have to wait for extra plates/silverware, dressings. Then argues when we have to ask a second time. It's not even busy, plenty of empty tables. Don't waste your time going there! read more

Definitely a fun place to watch sports with a lot of TVs! Consistent food with many choices. Overstuffed sandwiches have been my favorite since the 90's! Great outdoor patio! Only reason I didn't give a 5 star, is the newer staff could be a little more friendly! Old staff they had for several years was the best! Unfortunately Covid caused that with most of the food establishments. Still a great place to frequent! read more

They have an awesome patio, I love to sit outside during the summer and enjoy a drink on the patio. Also their fries are to die for!

Whether you are eating in or taking out, Panini's is the go to good food. The overstuffed sandwiches are fit for a king, but lately it seems like you are forced to order double meat for the extra money. I don't want to request, can you put about 9 less fries between the bread and two more slices of meat, but I just might have to. I can't wait for the warmer months to go and sit outside and enjoy a good cold drink. Next time I am going to throw it out there and see what it takes to just cover my table in the pub chips. These are probably my favorite thing on the menu. Yes, I order a side of chips with a side of chips. Don't forget the side of ranch to either dump or dip. I am a dipper. Does that make you a dumper? Either way it works and it's tasteful. The only reason I can't give 5 stars is because of the service sometimes isn't up to par. Sometimes you get a great server or one that gets you drinks and you don't see her back until you have to BEG for the bill. read more

Panini's Bar and Grill - Ok, force me to order double meat. - American Near Me - Willoughby, Ohio

We were there tonight for pizza, salad and drinks. Everything came out as ordered with very little wait and our server Kaylyn was excellent.

My Star Rating Scale: 1- I will never ever return! 2- Okay, Meh. 3- Good, but my mom's is better. (lol) 4- Amazing Experience, will be back! 5- I am blown away, Bravo! Service: 1/5 Food: 2/5 Price: 4/5 Menu: 4/5 Location: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Theme: Sports Bar Overall Experience: 2 - but I won't be back! Breakdown: I have visited different Panini's and this one sucked! I accompanied my friend and the food took forever to come. On top of that, my friends order was wrong and he had to send it back. While they did offer him a free app for his wait... the original order took over 20 min to come back out after we already waited. While waiting on his food, my already cold food got colder. They offered to take his wings off his bill. I had to sit there for additional time while he finished up and they offered me NOTHING for my wait. Now, had they not took so long fixing his order, I wouldn't have been so upset, but the fact they seemed to think my time wasn't of value -- no. I was so upset, I didn't really feel in the mood to discuss this with management. I just needed to leave. The cheese sticks were cold. The wings weren't as described and you can just look for yourself how the tacos came out. It was all mediocre at best. Will not be back to this location! Final Thoughts: You can look at my reviews and see I am a more than fair person. This was a mess. Don't go! read more

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Food is great for what it is. The outside atmosphere is and usually satisfying and the staff very friendly. I love coming with family or the wife. We tray to go here a few times a year in the summer! Deff stop buy! read more

Panini's Bar and Grill - Outside pad! - American Near Me - Willoughby, Ohio

Great experience as always last night ! Andy & the rest of the staff were super friendly & accommodating . Food was great , server was on point . Always my go to restaurant when I'm the area . read more

We went here after a viewing at the funeral home next door and I thought this might be a interesting place to eat and it wasn't that I ordered a BLT on toasted 9 grain an it was okay the bacon was a little overdone and the lettuce was crispy the tomato was fresh but very little mayo on the sandwich...I also got a side of macaroni which there was hardly any noodles in it...it was more like cheese sauce with a couple of noodles of lucky...it also looked as if it was put in a microwave but I might have been put through a salamander but it was not an impressive side for the price my girlfriend got the chicken club and it was gristlely and she thinks it might not have been completely cooked but it was not good...my parents got their version of a Big Mac which looked kinda sad....hardly a meat patty and not a lot of toppings....overall I was not happy with the food read more

We got seated right away which was great. The menu is great for burgers, wings, pizza but nothing for the healthier plant based customer. Yes, they have a few salads, but if they are anything like the side salad, they need help. No good greens ( iceberg lettuce only) and no sides of veggies or baked potatoes to choose from. But the kicker is, if you pay with cash, they keep your change. And yes this wasn't a one-time mistake, it happens every time you pay with cash. What is this? read more

Our First Restrauant after quarantine ...food good....bar service good... Food service couldn't have been worse! 1. Waitress asked what we wanted to order but never gave us a menu. 2. Had to ask for silverware. 3. Had to ask for water. 4. When the food came we asked for napkins, she said, " I am!" then to prove a point put down a big stack of them without saying a word. 5. Asked for dessert, asked the price she replied " I have no idea!" 7. She brought 2 plates for the dessert, but one spoon. 8. I asked for another spoon, she carried it with the "bowl" of the spoon in her hand!!! I didn't use it! 9. Food runner brought dessert and set it down between our dirty dishes! We had to ask to have them removed! 10. A long time for waitress to come back with check. 11. She never said " thank you"! Too many good places to visit to put up with this! Done! read more

Much better than most other Panini's locations simply for the fact that they have their own unique menu in addition to the regular menu that Panini's is famous for. I'd personally like to see more of a good beer selection. Other than that, it's just your typical sports bar. Young frat boy type of crowd. This place is always packed. read more

Steph...I'm an old frat guy....we're not all that bad....are we?? OK....Panini's of Willoughby....what can I say? Great Deck / Patio!! How BIG is that screen they play the big game on, 100+ inches?? During the summer months its like having 3 bars in one. I prefer the patio or the back bar but have nothing against any bar stool, anywhere. A couple of the bartenders came from the Mick's regime so that's nice to see them again. I enjoy their pizza and wings of course. I too would like to see a better beer selection or more rotating taps. Great place for families or after work drinks. Its usually busy so don't be surprised if you have to wait a little bit. Great restrooms, when they are clean. read more

This restaurant is a local chain. There are many throughout northeast Ohio and they offer takeout. This location is a well maintained. They have a great summer patio with fresh local plants and flowers. The stone fireplace and patio surface add to the clean and cozy appeal. The windows are tinted in the front of the restaurant so you don't get distracted by car headlights or other road distractions. There are many televisions located throughout the dinning room so you never have to miss the game. The food is what you would expect from a sports bar. You can find all of your regular staples here. Since I dine here often, I would say the food "good". It leaves you satisfied but nothing more. The only negative thing I can find is the wait. Sometimes the place is crowded and it takes an eternity to get your food. The kitchen is very small and if the dinning room is full, it will be a long evening. I don't understand why the kitchen can never keep up with a full dining room. The same can be said about the servers. There never seems to be enough of them. Sometimes it appears that one server has the entire dining room. Just don't go here on warm spring/summer days or around holidays and you'll avoid the crowds and the slow downs. read more

Excellent service love going here late at night doing their pickup / carryout is extremely convenient as well never had a bad meal also staff is friendly and has a great atmosphere for an evening cocktail after work definitely recommend going here on the way home from work or in the afternoon on a weekend day. Tends to be extremely crowded during sporting events they also have an awesome patio in the summer what warning to those who don't like bees they are everywhere LOL and I cannot sit down and eat my meal with that landing on me read more

My friends and I frequent the Willoughby Panini's at least 3x a month. Nothing but great service and even better food. In the summer, nothing beats a bucket of beers on their tiki inspired patio after a day of boating. Their chips should be sold in stores. You can't go wrong with an Overstuffed Sandwich. The Buffalo Crunch Wrap is the bomb diggity. Wing sauce of choice: 'Brickhouse'. read more

Stopped by on the way to canton. Safe was extremely friendly and well managed even though every seat was filled! Food was worth and price and delicious! The fish tacos were awesome!! read more

Wow, this place is awesome. The atmosphere and patio are awesome. Doris the server is the sweetest and cutest one in Willoughby. The food is delicious, prices affordable, and its clean too! read more

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Great service...kids inhaled the grilled cheese. My bun on my grilled buffalo chicken sandwich was...sticky...????weird. And the server was a little busy. Other than that still a great place to go for dinner. read more

Date night!! Ordered the Spinach Artichoke dip and sampler platter with a couple Summer Shandys.... YUM!!!!! I'm so freaken' easy when simple is done right... read more