Rarely do you find a place that has the essence of a Manhattan cafe/eatery that is located in the middle of a quiet Brooklyn neighborhood. I finally brought my wife here for lunch, having passed by it multiple times as we live only two blocks away. All the tables were taken inside but we opted for the outside seats as it was a nice day. We ordered the mixed plate antipasti to start off with and two paninis as our main dish. Let me just say, that the food was delicious, our experience was delightful and that we will definitely be coming back again. read more

Panino Rustico - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The paninis here are delicious and well worth their price. I usually get a P16, which contains smoked salmon, avocado, goat cheese, red onion, and truffle oil. Basically, everything I love in one sandwich. I just noticed on my latest visit (not sure if this is new or if I've just been blind my past few times here), but you can pick whether you want a whole wheat or an everything panini. I've always defaulted to their regular panini, so I decided to give the everything panini a go. Just imagine a pressed everything bagel in panini form and that's basically what I got! Tasted great--my one criticism is that it was quite salty, but it still went pretty well with the sandwich. I'll give whole wheat a try next time. As a bonus, all their paninis also come with a small side of salad with this really great creamy basil dressing! However, my favorite panini I've ever had here was their Valentine's special, which contained prosciutto, goat cheese(?), strawberries, and balsamic. I think it was goat cheese, but I might be projecting because that's my favorite type of cheese. It was so good that I considered getting my own panini press...might try to see if they can make it for me again even if it's not around Valentine's Day anymore. I also tried their affogato, which is a double espresso with vanilla gelato. The gelato went great with the bitterness of the espresso and was the perfect pick-me-up dessert. All in all, this is a great place in Brooklyn to grab a fulfilling meal without breaking the bank. Definitely recommended to anyone in the area looking for a bite to eat! read more

Panino Rustico - P16: Smoked salmon, avocado, red onion, goat cheese, and truffle oil on an everything panini - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This place has the best egg sandwich I've ever had in my entire life. It is ridiculous. The eggs are so fluffy and perfect and they taste great. I ask them to put mozzarella on mine, which they do at no extra charge, and there is so much of this amazing stretchy fresh mozzarella it's just bananas. All of the food is great, I love a good cheese plate and they never disappoint. The delivery wait time is like 15 minutes every time and the delivery gentlemen are always lovely. Anddd most incredibly they are consistent, it is always top notch and always greatly satisfying. I finished my eggy sandwich as I finished this review and I already miss it. I'd consider obesity just to eat one of these every meal. read more

Everything on the menu is excellent and consistent. I never had a bad meal. Great selection of of Panini. Panini and salads are delicious. You can't go wrong. Cappuccino and desserts are great too. It's a small place so be prepared to wait if they are packed but it's worth it. They have outdoor seating when the weather is nice, so that's always an option. Take out and delivery too! read more

Great food huge variety of panninis and other amazing dishes. Service is amazing. Outdoor seating options aswell if you catch a nice day out. read more

Deserving of 5 Stars! Nora & Alexa are terrific! Food is Excellent, amazing Salads, Bruschetta & Panini's . Save room for Dessert, Nutella Crepes, Raspberry Tart with Vanilla Gelato! read more

Panino Rustico - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Amazing food!! So much to select from but no matter what you get, it sure will be delicious!! They offer Fast free delivery too!!

Great bagels and coffee! Panini and soups are amazing! Delivery offered on almost all the good apps. Food is always fresh.

I couldn't be happier to be in Bensonhurst now and have a place as amazing as this right around the corner. I've ordered delivery several times already in the past two weeks and they come to my school so quickly it's the greatest thing EVER!! I have had the panini with grilled chicken, mozzarella, roasted peppers and pesto sauce and have also tried the same variation with the balsamic glaze instead of the pesto; both were divine!! Depending on my mood will determine which will my staple when I order. I also ordered the salad with a fig glaze, candied walnuts, goat cheese, and chicken and was incredibly impressed with the boldness of flavor. I also really appreciate how it comes in small or large. My secretary wanted a frozen hot chocolate yesterday since it was pretty hot cleaning and organizing and it looked AMAZING. I joked about how I wish I didn't know that existed because I don't need to be ordering that daily!! They also have crepes, and I think today will be a crepe kind of day!! Love this place!! read more

Great neighborhood panino and cafe shop in a area that is short on this type of food. You'll get great morning or lunch coffee, pastries, or paninis. Can get a bit crowded on Saturdays where families will take up the tables. Highlights are the goat cheese and spinach panini or the prosciutto panini. The bread was pressed and grill great. Wonderful soft bread with a crunchy outside. They also provide good crepes as we had a peanut butter and nutella one which was made well. Go for their fresh coffee as well. read more

A neighborhood gem! They have some of the best paninis in Brooklyn- ingredients are always fresh & if you order delivery it comes super quick. If you're trying to eat healthier they have a good number of options that are meat free or you can sub whole wheat bread for the regular bread or add more veggies. My go-to's are the Earth Day Special and the P45 (burrata, tomato, basil & glaze)- so good! I've also tried the mango & piña colada smoothies and both were a delicious accompaniment to my panini. read more

Love, Love, Love. This local stop in Brooklyn is a must try. Their paninis will surely fill you up and they offer tons of options for you to choose from. Personally my favorite is the smoked salmon with avocado and onion on whole wheat bread. The bread is crispy and hot with an abundant amount of fillings inside. Oh! Not to mention the delicious mini arugula salad with pesto sauce that they serve along with your panini. I am always coming back here with my friends and there hasn't been any complaints from anyone. Their paninis range from $8-$10, which in my opinion is extremely affordable and appropriate. I would definitely recommend stopping by here and trying if you're searching for some filling, yet deliciously crunchy pressed paninis!! read more

Panino Rustico - Around $10 each for a filling, crispy pressed panini. Favorite spot of all time!! - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

P18 was bombs! Like wow, prosciutto and pesto and amazing flavors exploding in my mouth. I also had the roast beef with mozzarella and gravy which was also amazing! Is there anything you people make which is not so damn delicious?! I mean that in the best way :) And don't forget, BYOB with no fee. And the waitresses are super sweet. It's a hidden gem and I truly hope the place never changes. It's going to be among those legends you read about in Brooklyn (John's Deli, Roll 'n' Roaster, etc.) read more

Love this place, amazing ppl and great food under one roof. You can bring your own wine, sit outside enjoy an expresso and the cheese platter is amazing. My bf and I love going their! If you want a great vive with great food this is it. read more

Panino Rustico - Cheese platter so Goodwood! - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The panini's are really freaking amazing!! I had I think a P18 It has proscuitto, fresh mozzarella and Pesto I ALSO ADDED BACON(for an extra charge) but, it is so definitley worth it. I've been back twice. Its great. They even put this amazing side salad contraption with some green dressing! Amazing. Coffee was eh. They have an awesome machine I just don't think it was executed properly because there were some leftover grinds which wasnt great. Regardless there panini is two thumbs up!! read more

I found this place on yelp and had been meaning to try it out. My friend and I came here for a late lunch. I am well aware that they are known for their paninis, which looked delicious by the way. My friend and I ended up going for a sweet crepe (Nutella and strawberries) and a savory crepe (prosciutto, mozarella). My friend got the frappe, which wasn't overly sweet or overly watered down. I had an iced Americano, loved it! Their coffee is pretty good here! Service was good too, I'd definitely recommend this place for a nice cafe experience and I will definitely be back to try a panini! I also love the fact that it's located in a quiet area so you can sit outside when the weather is nice! read more

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Love the food here. You really can't go wrong with any of their paninis. The picture below is the P38, which was great. I switched out the honey mustard for the creamy basil dressing, which I also always get on the side to dip the panini in. The cannolis are great too, as well as their crepes. The service is phenomenal here. All of the workers are kind and attentive. A great spot in the neighborhood! read more

Panino Rustico - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Update: Ordered take out. Grub hub doesn't show the full descriptions of the panini, so I just winged it. Got proscuit to, red onion and fontina cheese. It was boars head ham. Not prosciutto. We ordered grilled vegetables and they are so charred and smothered in balsamic, I actually can't even tell what the vegetables are. Caesar salad was good. Croutons are homemade, crunchy and tasty. My daughters turkey panini was good also. Oh, and whoever re-wrote my grub hub ticket wrote down the wrong address, so I had to wait an even longer time for my food read more

Panino Rustico - Burnt grilled vegetable - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Coming to Panino Rustico is my girlfriend and I Saturday morning tradition for the past 5 months. It's truly a hidden gem in Brooklyn as a whole and has continuously been excellent every time we have come. Most of the panini's range between $9-$11 dollars. The panini itself is enough to fill you up for lunch and it comes with a very small side salad. I highly recommend getting the grilled chicken, avacado, sundried tomato, and mozzarella cheese panini. You will be addicted to it after one bite. The service staff is also very good and polite which is also a plus. Also to note, its CASH only. I'm willing to let that slide as the food quality and service is excellent. Highly recommend this place and will continue to come here and continue this tradition. Update: came back here again, and to no surprise, Panino Rustico killed it again. Got the P20, which was fantastic read more

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Great food !!! courteous service . Excellent all around . Large menu huge variety that appeals to everyone

Always the best! Bruschetta is a must before basically any panini or wrap on the menu. The service is quick and pleasant with clean delivery. Truly the most consistent place since the very first day they opened. read more

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Best panini in Brooklyn I love the P35 it's so good and there creamy basil dressing is to die for outdoor seating is cute and can bring your own bottle which I always love didn't give five stars because the P26 broccoli rabe grilled chicken and fresh mozzarella had been off the last few times I ordered which used to be my fav the chicken has been too thick and chewy other than that I highly recc!! read more

Panino Rustico can do no wrong! I may sound like a fan girl, an I admit, I am! They are among my favorite cafés ever. They hit every single cafe requirement for the perfect cafe. 1. The food is amazing. They have a huge menu page worth of Paninis. You can't go wrong! Salmon truffle, and prosciutto ones are my favorite. But roast beef was good too. Oh and the soups. They have two to three daily soups. The last time they had a tortellini one that I adored. 2. Coffee! Actually good coffee. And also options of lattes and cappuccinos. 3. Free wifi! Holy shit. It's near impossible to find free wifi around here. But they have it! And they have outlets! And they let you sit and do work. I work in the field writing reports so that's a big must for me. 4. Clean bathrooms. And actually just having a bathroom. Do you know how many cafés don't? Puts a real damper on hanging out in a place. 5. Great staff. All the girls working here have been very sweet and nice. 6. And finally for the summer there are outdoor tables in the front! So yeah. Can't do wrong. I tell you. Plus their prices are decent and the rainbow cookies are amongst the best. read more

Panino Rustico - Tortellini soup - amazing! - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Really yummy! My friends and I shared 3 different types of paninis and they were all extremely yummy! The hot roast beef the grilled chicken and the prosciutto were amazing! Also had the iced cappuccino and it was great. Will definitely be back! read more

Panino Rustico - All paninis were great - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Sat outside, and savored my smoked Salmon panini. The panini bread was crispy and fresh and very enjoyable. It was high end gourmet all the way. Had a giant coffee in a to go cup just the way I wanted it for my cinco de mayo hangover. Panini came with a little salad on the side that was also a nice touch. I love the location and cuteness of this place. That OK to say as a guy? read more

Panino Rustico - P4 tuna with red onions and olives! - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I have been dining at this place for about 5 years and never really posted. This place is awesome. I split a sandwich and it was amazing. We got the p20 chicken mozz roasted peppers and arugula and the p16 smoked salmon goat cheese and avocado. It was amazing. Don't forget to ask for creamy basil absolutely amazing read more

Panino Rustico - P20 - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Okay so, definitely a little pricey.. However, it's adorable and delicious ! I usually order some sort of panini, dessert or regular, and I'm never let down. I think that overall this place has a very nice charm to it! Even their waiters are great! They're always asking us if everything is okay, if they can do anything, and are always warm and welcoming. That definitely adds to the atmosphere :) Delicious place, a must try ! read more

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This spot serves a very good food. Discovered it during COVID-19. They are very prompt, food comes worm and delicious. Hope Ill be able to dine in soon. Highly recommend it. read more

Let's start off with the fact that the people sitting to the left and right of us were speaking Italian. I thought that was pretty cool. The place itself is very cafe styled, and the food is made very quickly. However, the girls working there were very kind and helpful, and the food was pretty good. They have lots of imported meats and cheeses, and their savory crepe really satisfies the taste buds. Coffee is pretty good too. read more

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Cannot comment on the food,because I never ate there,but from the look of other customers the food looks really good. there baked goods look delicious and there service is excellent. Maybe one day soon I will eat there. I also purchase there fresh coffee beans and send them to my son in Illinois. He ca't seem to get them out there. The store is clean and the workers are very pleasant. read more

This is my second time ordering from here, & I'll definitely continue to order from here. I will admit that the first time was better, but either way, the paninis (Bensonhurst BLT, P28, & P47) I ordered were really good, & the delivery time was quicker than expected. read more

I am coming home late on a Friday night talking to my boyfriend about what we should eat for lunch the next day and all of a sudden a guy, who was supposedly in a deep slumber, awakens to our conversation and suggests Panino Rustico. With such a great plug for this place and the fact that it was close-by home, we ventured to this new spot in Bensonhurst. This cozy corner has plenty of dining tables for guests, as well as a skinny counter for those in want of some sun. The restaurant is family-owned and the staff is made up of its members. Our mystery person was the son of the owner and a great guy. He greeted us warmly when we entered the restaurant and made a concerted effort to make us feel welcomed. He also served us a complimentary plate of assorted cheeses, olives, and bread with olive oil! I ordered the smoked salmon with goat cheese, red onion, avocado, and truffle oil. They do not skimp on ingredients here: the goat cheese was creamy, the avocado freshly cut, and the red onion awakened my taste buds. The smoked salmon was thick and peeked out from the crispy, crunchy bread. However, I liked my boyfriend's panini even more than mine - the prosciutto with mozzarella, tomato and basil pesto. A thick slice of mozzarella held together home-made prosciutto. The basil pesto percolated through the layers and infused the bread, and pulled together a great sandwich. The sandwiches are sizeable, neither one of us could finish both halves. The great part about the proscuitto/mozzarella panini is that it reheated very well and maybe even better for a midnight snack =). In summary: Great neighborhood joint, great people, great sandwiches. read more

Great panini, glad I finally got to try this place for lunch. Ordered the 18 and 25 panini through yelp with the ceasar salad to share. Prepaid, and it's ready to pick up. If you're eating inside they are cash only. The panini tasted great and had the perfect proportions of everything. Salad ingredients were fresh. read more

Been in a little explorative mood lately, so I've been walking around the neighborhood looking for some decent food. Popped into Panino Rustico upon Yelp recommendations, and ordered the P20 (you can just tell them your order by number). You can dine in here, which is great, but they are cash only. The waitstaff were friendly enough; they asked if I wanted water while I waited. The P20 is a panini with grilled chicken, red pepper, basil pesto, arugula and mozzarella. The panini bread itself is nice - the crunch is there and provides a good texture contrast to the fillings. The grilled chicken is a bit bland and tough, but the rest of the sandwich comes together quite nicely. Overall, the panini is very solid, and if you live nearby, I definitely would recommend it, but it's not some place to trek out for. They also have smoothies, crepes, espresso drinks, so maybe I'll be back for a crepe! read more

Came here on a cold week night. Place is located in a residential area, as this is the only eatery on the block. The place is small and jam packed with patrons, wait time wasn't too long. There's a large selection of paninis, along with their other popular bruschetta and crepes choices as well. Me and my friend decided to share P.18, P.38, and the tomato basil brushcetta. All the dishes came out warm, fresh, and tasty. The paninis were savory and delicious with the right portions, we devoured it within minutes. This will be our new go-to spot when we are in the neighborhood. read more

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Such an nice place to find among a residential area ! My boyfriend and I went to this cute little Panini spot in hopes for a good sandwich and we were not disappointed ! I ordered the Chicken, Pepper and Mozzarella Panini and it was delicious ! He ordered something along the lines of a Reuben. The menu has about 45 Panini choices and they also serve breakfast ( 2nd breakfast ?;) ) ! There is outside seating and seating indoors with cute petite tables. The inside of the café/bistro is modern and inviting. The waitresses are nice and helpful -- a casual feel to the service. The bathroom was tidy ( which is always a plus). Each Panini was about 9 -11 bucks, came with a tiny salad. Overall it was a awesome find and delicious spot I'll go back to. Cat approved ! read more

Panino Rustico - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This sandwich is almost better than sex! (I ordered the P35) Tasty and crunchy, definitely recommend!

Seriously this place gets better every time I come here. Aside from the Paninis, which are still the best I ever had since my last review, and a great cup of coffee, the bruschetta here is off the chart! Don't miss out on the eggplant and goat cheese and the pomedoro, you will will not regret it. Wish they were open on Sundays because thats when my craving to come here is at its peak lol read more

Panino Rustico - best bruschetta ever - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I was visiting panino 12 years ago . Than didn't had chance go back again. Until last week my son suddenly say wanna try eat in at Panino . That made my family has to made they're at our favorite restaurants list . Especially my son, he visited three to four time per week to order. Food tastes great, din in service friendly. They're made excellent restaurants. read more

This place accepts cash only. Found this place on yelp when I was looking for places to eat around my neighborhood. It's tiny on the inside, but there was a good amount of seating. I ordered the P18. Prosciutto with Fresh Mozzarella Panini and it was really tasty. The bread was toasty, the cheese was melty. The sandwich was really oily, the oil from the pesto was dripping. The sandwich also came with a small salad. Overall, I really enjoyed it and I would definitely come back! read more

Panino Rustico - P18 prosciutto with fresh mozzarella - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York