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Okay, so this is the sandwich shop that is famous in Italy, and I waited over 20 minutes in line in Rome for it. It is still one of my favorite sandwiches to this day. The La Paradiso sandwich with mortadella, stracciatella, and pistachios...God's creation!!So when I heard they were coming to NYC, I was SO excited. Okay... it was good, but it was not Italy good. My focaccia didn't taste as fresh, and my sandwich felt rushed;like it wasn't made with love. It still tasted good, but it was definitely not the same magical experience as that first bite I had in Rome. The lemon drink definitely get it. Maybe I'm just spoiled because I had the original in Italy, but I wanted to love it more!
THE BIG: Located in the Theater district of Manhattan. Pretty unassuming and then you find the door and get transported to and Italian deli. Small space inside but you don't need much space to make bussin sandwiches. Walking or public transportation is preferred. THE BLACK AND WHITE: I came here after a long day doing booth duty at a summit and was starving from not eating the entire day. Fortunatley the place was pretty quiet since it was 2pm and I got my orders in. For sandwiches, I ended up getting the Favolosa and the Italiana. The favolosa had a delicious artichoke cream and salami that was a banger. The italiana had all your great italian cured meats as well as a truffle cream sauce that made the umami bomb even more umami. So good! THE FINAL BAMBOO: The two sandwiches were around $45, a little pricier on the sandwich side but man are they delicious. I'll definitely be back when I'm in NYC.
Someone order a Hot Italian? Here I am. The legendary Florentine sandwich shop achieved global fame by earning some of the highest praise in food journalism for its massive, fresh-baked schiacciata sandwiches. Google their name and "best" and get hundreds of hits, but the majors who crowned them "best sandwich" title include Saveur Magazine, the big one touted by the family; Eater NY, ranking La Paradiso the most elite Italian sandwich outside of Italy; Las Vegas Weekly, who crowned them "Home of the world's best sandwiches"; TripAdvisor, for whom the Italian original is the most reviewed eatery with a near perfect rating; and The Infatuation NYC guides who promise the execution of the crispy, airy schiacciata bread completely justifies the hype. All 17 options looked amazing, so I spoke to a regular in line, telling her I couldn't decide between "La Paradiso", the most praised (even though she informed me "mortadella is just bolonie" or the Hot Italian, which was more my style. So, I did what any gluttonous American would do and I got both. And a Diet Coke, of course. La Paradiso has thinly sliced bolonie for a savory base, with creamy shredded stacciatella cheese, with sweet but earthy pistachio cream, and a sprinkle of toasted pistachio for texture (that I didn't detect). It was good, but I will likely fuggedaboutit. The Hot Italian had thin, lean turkey, spicy and smoky spreadable Calabrian pork sausage, a balancing provolone, calabrian chili honey, and peppery arugula (that they claim adds crunch that I didn't detect). Were they life-changing? No. But I rank Paradiso a 8.8 and Hot Italian a 10. And because everyone is hard-working and everything is so freshly prepared and cut, it's a class act. They should seriously make a sign that says, "Can't decide? Get two!" and then give me free sandwiches on my yearly trips for the idea.
This is a cozy place for italian sandwiches. Expect a crowd during lunch time and seats fill out quickly. They have an extensive menu so be ready for some tough choices. We got the limonata and mandarino to drink and the la toscana and la paradiso for our sandwiches. They are massive so prepare for leftovers. La Toscana- The foccacia is soft and fluffy. You get savory salame toacano, pecorino, and truffle honey that ties the flavors together. La Laradiso- The mortadella is tasty and given in generous amounts. The stracciatella, pistachio cream, and pistachio bits add a depth of flavor and texture. Limonata and Mandarino- This was sweet, fruity, and refreshing. Hits the spot after walking around all morning. Love the vintagr can designs! Great experience overall!
Never a complaint when I take my lunch break at All'Antico Vinaio. Had the La Summer one of their simpler options, but it hits right: bright, a little salty, a little sweet, super fresh overall. Pro move is adding arugula and balsamic glaze I think brings it all together Easy win every time
The sandwiches at All'Antico were decent. Not amazing, not craveable or memorable, just decent. I enjoyed the novelty of the pistachio cream sandwich, the gooey-ness of the filling that held the bread and the meat together. It would have been better had it been warm. It wasn't a cold sandwich, no. It was simply...tepid. It had a touch of warmth in some parts that made me think they put it through some sort of oven but was prematurely removed before it could reach peak hotness. I wasn't a fan of the sandwich with the truffle honey. It was dry in all accounts. The meat was dry. The cheese was stiff and hard, like a piece of unmelted parmesan. The honey was drizzled so sporadically that you could only taste it in some bites. This sandwich, too, was served lukewarm. I've had better focaccia sandwiches served steaming hot. I would have preferred to walk to Eataly in flatiron (their's is much better), but this shop was in a convenient location to where I was. Nonetheless, I welcome others to try All'Antico. It may not be for me, but it may just hit the spot for you.
We stopped by the day we arrived in NYC and had to pick up another sandwich the day we left! The sandwiches were so so good. We loved La Paradiso: the combination of pistachio cream, mortadella, stracciatella was so tasty within the thinly sliced Italian bread. Must get and so heavenly! Friendly staff.
Got takeout and loved the fresh ingredients. Such a good bite! Felt like a European summer fiesta! The freshness of the pistachio cream with the aragula, the Stracciatella, it was perfectness in every bite. Cannot wait to order again and bring it along for a Central Park picnic
Small shop by Times Square with limited seating. People are extremely friendly, and despite slicing the toppings and assembling the sandwiches on the spot, service is quick. They have a wide range of sandwich options, with unique toppings like pistachio or porcini cream. The bread is very crispy without being too hard. Fillings and flavors were good, but did not live up to the hype in my opinion.
I love this place! Every time I'm nearby I try to get their $15 happy hour deal which is half sandwich (more than enough for me) and a glass of wine. It's such a good deal! You can only choose between the veggie or the mortadella (la paradiso) sandwich. But let's get into how good and delicious this sandwich is!!! They put a good amount of the stracciatella, pistachio cream and mortadella and the bread....to die for. The place is small so you can grab and go or try to wait a little to get a spot. Pretty quick service and very very friendly. Def recommend it!
Got there at 10:55 on a Saturday morning and was second in line. Now that there are so many locations in NYC there aren't the long lines that there were before. Limited counter seating but am glad I got a seat because it was raining. The staff was very cheerful. It can take a little while for them to assemble your sandwich so if there is a line it might take a while. Got the La Paradiso. The focaccia was amazing. Could have used more mortadella for the right bread to meat ratio. But it overall was a bit of sunshine on a rainy day.
Service is quick and the line was out the door when we left. Great to-go Italian sandwiches on the crispiest and freshest focaccia you can get. Meats and cheeses are sliced fresh and sandwiches are all prepared individually while you wait. Staff is friendly and got our order perfectly. We ordered La Italiana, Venice Beach, La Dante and a special off the menu La Unesco. All were delicious! Sandwiches are large with plenty for sharing. We cut them in quarters and shared with plenty leftover for evening snacks.
This was the very best sandwich I've ever had in my life! I'm not joking! I got to the city a few hours before my daughter and needed to grab a bite to eat. I saw great reviews for this place and decided to give it a try. I chose the New Yorker sandwich. What made it so delicious? The bread!!! But the roast beef and porcini cream were an amazing combination too. I see there's an All'Antico in Nashville, and I will definitely be visiting soon! read more
So after having this in Rome I definitely had to try it here in NYC. So to start off the bread by far was amazing, super fresh and crunchy, wow!!!! I would just eat the bread alone if I could. I got the LA FAVOLOSA sandwich which was Salame Toscano, Pecorino Cream, Artichoke Cream, Spicy Eggplant. The sandwich itself was very good but it had way too much of the pecorino cream and artichoke cream. Both sides of the sandwich were drenched in it and it was overpowering in my opinion. If I were to get this sandwich again I would ask for a lighter spread of those two. I would come back here again and try the rest of the sandwiches for sure. read more
Okay, so this is the sandwich shop that is famous in Italy, and I waited over 20 minutes in line in Rome for it. It is still one of my favorite sandwiches to this day. The La Paradiso sandwich with mortadella, stracciatella, and pistachios...God's creation!!So when I heard they were coming to NYC, I was SO excited. Okay... it was good, but it was not Italy good. My focaccia didn't taste as fresh, and my sandwich felt rushed;like it wasn't made with love. It still tasted good, but it was definitely not the same magical experience as that first bite I had in Rome. The lemon drink definitely get it. Maybe I'm just spoiled because I had the original in Italy, but I wanted to love it more! read more
3 months ago
THE BIG: Located in the Theater district of Manhattan. Pretty unassuming and then you find the door and get transported to and Italian deli. Small space inside but you don't need much space to make bussin sandwiches. Walking or public transportation is preferred. THE BLACK AND WHITE: I came here after a long day doing booth duty at a summit and was starving from not eating the entire day. Fortunatley the place was pretty quiet since it was 2pm and I got my orders in. For sandwiches, I ended up getting the Favolosa and the Italiana. The favolosa had a delicious artichoke cream and salami that was a banger. The italiana had all your great italian cured meats as well as a truffle cream sauce that made the umami bomb even more umami. So good! THE FINAL BAMBOO: The two sandwiches were around $45, a little pricier on the sandwich side but man are they delicious. I'll definitely be back when I'm in NYC. read more
Someone order a Hot Italian? Here I am. The legendary Florentine sandwich shop achieved global fame by earning some of the highest praise in food journalism for its massive, fresh-baked schiacciata sandwiches. Google their name and "best" and get hundreds of hits, but the majors who crowned them "best sandwich" title include Saveur Magazine, the big one touted by the family; Eater NY, ranking La Paradiso the most elite Italian sandwich outside of Italy; Las Vegas Weekly, who crowned them "Home of the world's best sandwiches"; TripAdvisor, for whom the Italian original is the most reviewed eatery with a near perfect rating; and The Infatuation NYC guides who promise the execution of the crispy, airy schiacciata bread completely justifies the hype. All 17 options looked amazing, so I spoke to a regular in line, telling her I couldn't decide between "La Paradiso", the most praised (even though she informed me "mortadella is just bolonie" or the Hot Italian, which was more my style. So, I did what any gluttonous American would do and I got both. And a Diet Coke, of course. La Paradiso has thinly sliced bolonie for a savory base, with creamy shredded stacciatella cheese, with sweet but earthy pistachio cream, and a sprinkle of toasted pistachio for texture (that I didn't detect). It was good, but I will likely fuggedaboutit. The Hot Italian had thin, lean turkey, spicy and smoky spreadable Calabrian pork sausage, a balancing provolone, calabrian chili honey, and peppery arugula (that they claim adds crunch that I didn't detect). Were they life-changing? No. But I rank Paradiso a 8.8 and Hot Italian a 10. And because everyone is hard-working and everything is so freshly prepared and cut, it's a class act. They should seriously make a sign that says, "Can't decide? Get two!" and then give me free sandwiches on my yearly trips for the idea. read more
This is a cozy place for italian sandwiches. Expect a crowd during lunch time and seats fill out quickly. They have an extensive menu so be ready for some tough choices. We got the limonata and mandarino to drink and the la toscana and la paradiso for our sandwiches. They are massive so prepare for leftovers. La Toscana- The foccacia is soft and fluffy. You get savory salame toacano, pecorino, and truffle honey that ties the flavors together. La Laradiso- The mortadella is tasty and given in generous amounts. The stracciatella, pistachio cream, and pistachio bits add a depth of flavor and texture. Limonata and Mandarino- This was sweet, fruity, and refreshing. Hits the spot after walking around all morning. Love the vintagr can designs! Great experience overall! read more
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9 days ago
Best sandwich I've ever had. I has the mortadella one. Omg!!!!! Delicious I was so pleasantly surprised. It will now be a regular. read more
2 months ago
Never a complaint when I take my lunch break at All'Antico Vinaio. Had the La Summer one of their simpler options, but it hits right: bright, a little salty, a little sweet, super fresh overall. Pro move is adding arugula and balsamic glaze I think brings it all together Easy win every time read more
2 months ago
The sandwiches at All'Antico were decent. Not amazing, not craveable or memorable, just decent. I enjoyed the novelty of the pistachio cream sandwich, the gooey-ness of the filling that held the bread and the meat together. It would have been better had it been warm. It wasn't a cold sandwich, no. It was simply...tepid. It had a touch of warmth in some parts that made me think they put it through some sort of oven but was prematurely removed before it could reach peak hotness. I wasn't a fan of the sandwich with the truffle honey. It was dry in all accounts. The meat was dry. The cheese was stiff and hard, like a piece of unmelted parmesan. The honey was drizzled so sporadically that you could only taste it in some bites. This sandwich, too, was served lukewarm. I've had better focaccia sandwiches served steaming hot. I would have preferred to walk to Eataly in flatiron (their's is much better), but this shop was in a convenient location to where I was. Nonetheless, I welcome others to try All'Antico. It may not be for me, but it may just hit the spot for you. read more
We stopped by the day we arrived in NYC and had to pick up another sandwich the day we left! The sandwiches were so so good. We loved La Paradiso: the combination of pistachio cream, mortadella, stracciatella was so tasty within the thinly sliced Italian bread. Must get and so heavenly! Friendly staff. read more
4 months ago
Got takeout and loved the fresh ingredients. Such a good bite! Felt like a European summer fiesta! The freshness of the pistachio cream with the aragula, the Stracciatella, it was perfectness in every bite. Cannot wait to order again and bring it along for a Central Park picnic read more
Small shop by Times Square with limited seating. People are extremely friendly, and despite slicing the toppings and assembling the sandwiches on the spot, service is quick. They have a wide range of sandwich options, with unique toppings like pistachio or porcini cream. The bread is very crispy without being too hard. Fillings and flavors were good, but did not live up to the hype in my opinion. read more
8 months ago
I love this place! Every time I'm nearby I try to get their $15 happy hour deal which is half sandwich (more than enough for me) and a glass of wine. It's such a good deal! You can only choose between the veggie or the mortadella (la paradiso) sandwich. But let's get into how good and delicious this sandwich is!!! They put a good amount of the stracciatella, pistachio cream and mortadella and the bread....to die for. The place is small so you can grab and go or try to wait a little to get a spot. Pretty quick service and very very friendly. Def recommend it! read more
Got there at 10:55 on a Saturday morning and was second in line. Now that there are so many locations in NYC there aren't the long lines that there were before. Limited counter seating but am glad I got a seat because it was raining. The staff was very cheerful. It can take a little while for them to assemble your sandwich so if there is a line it might take a while. Got the La Paradiso. The focaccia was amazing. Could have used more mortadella for the right bread to meat ratio. But it overall was a bit of sunshine on a rainy day. read more
Service is quick and the line was out the door when we left. Great to-go Italian sandwiches on the crispiest and freshest focaccia you can get. Meats and cheeses are sliced fresh and sandwiches are all prepared individually while you wait. Staff is friendly and got our order perfectly. We ordered La Italiana, Venice Beach, La Dante and a special off the menu La Unesco. All were delicious! Sandwiches are large with plenty for sharing. We cut them in quarters and shared with plenty leftover for evening snacks. read more
Amazing sandwich!! Crispy on the outside, very filling and huge portions with lots of veggies. It comes out pretty fast even though it is pretty crowded inside. There is very little seating, but it feels like a classic NYC experience to eat inside. read more
9 months ago
TLDR: Hell's Kitchen location of a famous sandwich shop from Tuscany. HUGE handhelds, personal favorites are the Boss and L'Inferno. I've never been to the one in Florence but there's quite a few locations in the city now. What they specialize in is a Tuscan bread known as "schiacciata" which they make sandwiches with. It's somewhat similar to a focaccia but thinner and crisper with less sponginess. The Boss has pecorino/truffle cream, cheese and Tuscan prosciutto. L'Inferno is a shaved porchetta sandwich with nduja, eggplant, arugula - for me it's a bit lighter but packed with flavor. I've been to the shop and also have gotten it delivered, it travels well. The sandwiches are large and if you're not a big eater; you could probably share this with someone. The pro move is to get two and split them. If you go in-person you can see them make each one to order. Solid place for a good sandwich. read more
Small place, wait is worth it however. Fresh sandwiches made to order. Got the italiana and did not disappoint. Cut into two and can be split into 2 meals or 1 if you're hungry. Prosciutto, cheese, arugula is fresh. Staff very helpful in narrowing down what your craving and taste preference is. Would order in advanced for pick up cause line can be long. Good spot for lunch or pre show bite. read more
Super good sandwich option if you're looking for quick and quality food! My boyfriend and I stopped by around 11am on a Thursday and we got lucky there was no line, but I've seen how packed this place gets! We ordered a summer and toscana sandwich. The staff was nice and shop was clean. We got our order to go. The sandwich are good and can fill you up quick! I prefer the toscana way more than the summer, it had more flavor. The sandwiches were also really good leftovers a few hours later lol. I'd recommend! read more
11 months ago
The most amazing sandwich ever in life! We stopped here while in New York. It's small and quaint. They had a lunch special that was paired with a glass of wine however we were going to be touring so we opted for just a drink. Everything was freshly made. All the flavors went well together. The sandwich was large so we split it. The service was quick and very informative. The nice gentleman was very informative about everything on the menu. read more
I had a great time at All' Antico Vinaio! This was my first time trying an Italian Style focaccia sandwich, and I have been eyeing the La Paradiso for a while. I was luckily nearby and was able to make a quick order. The shop was relatively empty, and I was welcomed with a warm smile. It is a very clean space with some tables to sit at if you want to dine in. I placed my order and asked my sandwich maker what his favorite was. He recommended the New Yorker and to add mozzarella! Next time, I will try that! The sandwich itself was delicious. While I was eating it, everything felt so fresh and flavorful. The soft bread with the pistachios and cheese pairs well with the mortadella. However, after I ate the sandwich, that's when I noticed how secretly heavy the meal was! You don't expect the oil from the bread to hit until after. I had a great meal, and would definitely recommend! read more
3 months ago
3.5 Stars Someone gifted me a sandwich from All'Antico Vinalo. Honestly, I had never heard of this place before. What have I been missing?!?! The sandwich I had was their "L'Inferno" Sandwich ($17): Porchetta, nduja cream, grilled vegetables, arugula...on a fresh Tuscan Schiaccatia bread (kinda like Focaccia but better). This sandwich was MASSSIVE!! Two people could have shared this sandwich. Although I really liked all the ingredients, and found it very tasty, I didn't think there was enough Porchetta. All the other ingredients seemed to overwhelmed the small amount of Porchetta. I would go back to try their other offerings. read more
There was a great feel to this spot, definitely felt like a place that belonged in New York lowkey. They have a great menu with some unique choices. Like I said it felt very New York. I do not eat meat, and they had a couple vegan choices. Ended up being tasty. read more
Great service, excellent ingredients and a damn good sandwich in midtown. The ordering process on Uber Eats or door dash is very easy and they include every conceivable option or customization that you could think of for the smooth processing of take out orders. It's very busy for lunch and not the biggest space for indoor seating but it will definitely suffice on a chilly day lunch break. Only complaint is the price I think 2 sandwiches with extra mozz on one was $51. My receipt photo attached - I used a promotional coupon with Uber Eats but still was about 38$ after tax. It was scrumptious and substantial with fresh soft focaccia being my real focus. They have baked the supreme sandwich chemistry . If you're overwhelmed with your options in this area just give them a try ! read more
I got La Summer ($20.69) which had prosciutto, mozzarella, and tomato. The focaccia bread was soft and warm with a great texture. I loved the simplicity of the ingredients. They have a variety of sandwiched to choose from, some of which have truffle-based creams that seem to be popular. Most people grab these to go but there are a few stool bar seats. No line to order when I went at 11am on a weekday and they made my sandwich to order so it was fresh. read more
This is your sign to grab these sandwiches & have a picnic in Central Park! I'm telling you, the sandwiches taste exactly the same as the original store in Italy. I have thought about the pistachio paste since going to Italy in 2022. Finally made it to this location in the city and it did not disappoint. I got the La Paradiso, which was incredible. My boyfriend got the La Dante, which he loved. His definitely had extreme truffle flavor. No line and super fast on a Saturday afternoon. They even sell wine at the location! There's a small amount of indoor seating, no outdoors. read more
1 year ago
I wish I could say I enjoyed the La Summer sandwich but I didn't. I would have loved to add pesto - but they don't carry pesto. I would have loved to add oil and balsamic vinegar but they don't carry balsamic. So it was bland and the bread gets soggy from the cheese and tomato. Service is fast so don't worry about standing in the long line. A few bar tables are available but it's crowded and loud. read more
Had the La Paradiso that comes with mortadella, stracciatella, pistachio cream, and pistachio. All on fresh focaccia bread. Bread is soft and crispy and the combination of everything was perfect. We ate on the barstools and enjoyed our meal in an air conditioned setting. Staff was super fast and friendly. If you get the barstools by the window you can people watch while eating. Pro tip: Sandwiches are big enough to split between two adults. Gastro Maestro Approved!!!!! read more
A great sandwich option in Midtown. The shop is very small and the line is usually out the door. We stopped in around 11:15 on a weekday and the line moved quickly. We ordered the La Paradiso - Mortadella, stracciatella and pistachio cream on focaccia and the Italiana - prosciutto, stracciatella, sun-dried tomato, arugula and pistachio cream . The pistachio cream was sweet and nutty and complimented the saltiness of the meats. The bread was fresh , soft in the center and crusty on top. We were able to grab a seat at the bar stools and eat the sandwiches while they were fresh. Prices were reasonable for NY and the quality of the sandwich. Definitely would return to try other options. read more
Service was quick, efficient and pleasant. The location is tiny. This rating is based on only 1 sandwich, L Italiana. Split it between 4 people as an after dinner snack...because dinner was sub-par...and everyone said this was in their top 5 sandwiches ever... read more
5 months ago
9 months ago
Got the L'Italiana. It was good but wish it had some more arugula on it. Super busy area with take out or stand and eat occupancy. read more
All'antico vinaio was a wonderful experience! The workers were all very friendly and even gave me a free piece of bread to try! I got the diavolo sandwich which isnt on their regular menu. I think it may have been a special. It was their spicy salami and zucchini sandwich! It definitely had a spicy kick to it and after awhile the heat built up. The only downside for me was that it was a little salty toward the end. I would love to come back and try out the other sandwiches! The store is smaller so not much seating so I would suggest taking out and eating elsewhere. I also think you could definitely share a sandwich between two people. It was huge! read more
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Are these hot sandwiches?
No, not hot! But the bread is usually freshly baked and warm coming out but they don't press or heat up the sandwiches
Are there tables and chairs?
No tables or chairs, normally a bit of await the line moves quickly.
Is there an option to create your own sandwich? Not seeing that on the menu. TIA!?
No, it's menu only.
On the La Paradiso sandwich, what is pistachio cream? What's it made of?
Pistachio cream is a Sicilian variant of nut spreads like Nutella, made with pistachio instead of hazelnut. Ingredients vary depending on brand, but the ones from Bronte, Sicily are the best, and Eataly (FiDi) sells them.
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