It's a panini shop. But on the pricier side. It was delicious tho. Staff was friendly and accommodating. They have brunch and dinner options and also saw some wine on the back shelf. They have an outdoor patio too. Glad I tried the place and I'll be back to try their other paninis. I've got my eye on the Cubano next time. read more

Il Bambino - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

Super nice staff and tasty food. Would definitely come back. Backyard seating is also available. I got the sweet sausage with spicy jam. A good combination of flavors and a side of fries. Perfectly crispy. read more

Il Bambino - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

I went on a Saturday afternoon, the restaurant had indoor and outdoor seating, the vibe was very homey. I got the tree hugger and cookie latte which were both okay. The service was pretty slow. read more

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This place used to be amazing, and I used to highly recommend it to my friends for their panini. I've been hearing bad reviews from my friends recently about the food quality, but I didn't want to be doubtful without trying them. I ordered "Truffle Bacon Chicken" which contains chicken, smoke bacon, Truffle aioli, caramelized onion, dirty chips, and parmesan. As you can clearly see on these pictures, there is a lack of caramelized onion and dirty chips. This panini was overloaded with truffle aioli, which made this panini so dry and uneatable. I called the store right away, and I was informed to get a call the next day from a manager. Unfortunately, I never received any call from them. I called again the next day and I wasn't able to speak with the manager. This panini cost me $19.20. Please do not waste your money. read more

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They've updated their menu a bit, no more charcuterie board but still most of the brunch staple flavors, even if with new names. The Chip Butty was great. Suggest waiting a bit before eating (the brunch items with eggs inside), as it comes out fresh and therefore warm and a bit messy. read more

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I absolutely love this place. I come here every time I visit NYC to get a panini. My friend lives close to here and it is a must visit place for every trip. read more

I checked them out on Instagram to see what panini flavors they have. Saw something they posted and it looked so good. Needless to say, what I got was nothing like the pictures they post on Instagram... but it was still very tasty. They didn't have Senor P on the menu when I went but I told the staff what kind of ingredients I wanted and she suggested making Senor P. I can't remember what exactly was in there but I believe it was chicken, red pepper, cheese, and their special sauce. The panini was definitely big enough for two meals. Would come back again to try more panini and crostini! Very convenient takeout meal read more

Il Bambino - Senor P takeout - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

I used to live in Astoria and would frequent this restaurant. I literally crave the food to this day. Unique flavors, amazing atmosphere. Best paninis, crostinis and soups I've ever had. read more

Great panini spot in Astoria! So many amazing, delicious options to choose from. If you're going with someone, I recommend getting a couple different paninis and sharing since they are good portions and you can try a variety. They also have brunch paninis if you're looking for a breakfast option. It's more of a casual dining setting but they have indoor seating and also sell alcohol (beer/wine) if you wanted to have a drink. We didn't have alcoholic drinks but the hot chocolate and cookie butter latte were great! read more

Il Bambino - Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate (back) Cookie Butter Latte (front) - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Just delicious!!! Street parking, seating outside, exceptional service! Ever time in NY, we always stop by! read more

Il Bambino - Mushrooms - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

Oh bambino, you've been a steady presence in my life for years. You rarely disappoint, and lately the specials you have posted to instagram have been fire. This cajun roasted pork panini is one of those specials that had me running out of my apartment as soon as it was posted and had me saying "they still got it" after the first bite. Pro tip : You can buy their wonderful aiolis and mayonnaises. Their lawless spicy mayo being my absolute favorite. read more

Il Bambino - Cajun Roast Pork, caramelized onion, mushroom & bacon jam, sliced avocado, rosemary smoked cheese spread, cracked pepper aioli - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

I'm seriously kicking myself because for the last 4 years living down the street I've held off eating from this place out of laziness despite everyone raving about it. I give it 5 stars because since I've had it the first time, I'll find myself getting a panini from here every other week. The Cubano is my favorite! The best part about the paninis is that they are hearty and leave you full. Please don't make the same mistake I made and come here ASAP! read more

Il Bambino - IL Bambs Cubano - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Cuisine: 6 Service: 7 Decor: 7 Value: 7 Overall: 7 Once upon a time, there was this unique little shop serving crostini and panini that made me travel far distances without a blink of an eye. Now, that place no longer exists. In its place is a store by the same name, but the food is nothing like I remembered. It wasn't bad, just nothing special. Most of the crostini we ordered were just average, with a touch of truffle. Should have skipped the weekend brunch paninis and ordered more of their classics like Porchetta or Roasted Mushrooms. On a high note, still the same great Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate. I'll be back to give them another chance simply because I need this drink in my life. read more

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I miss the old price/portion sizes but the fact that this place has remained delicious over the past 5 years I've been coming is a testament to its quality. I love every panini I've tried from here and in the fall/winter I always order their soups. It's a nice cozy space to sit in and has a nice back yard. It remains one of my favorite places to eat in the neighborhood. read more

Always a pleasure to eat or order from here (on the app- Caviar) . I always get the baby string beans with Parmesan. Also the Italian meatloaf panini is excellent. The ambiance of the restaurant is quaint and comfortable. The outside back garden is nice and the servers are personable and professional. Five stars. read more

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Lemme just say I fucking love paninis and when I saw the list of paninis they had I knew I was doing something right. It's not none of those fake" paninis" where it's just a sad flat sandwich it's the real deal. I ordered the cuban but I'll be back. read more

Il Bambino - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

Wow. Must of been the best panini --I've ever ate! I ordered their notorious PIG = bacon, egg, cheese + truffle. It's was crunchy, tasty and ohhh so good. The fillings were Perfectly proportioned. Just enough ooze for the breakfast sandwich. I only ate half so it's good enough to be split- if you want to try their other sandwiches. Will definitely come Back for more. read more

Il Bambino - Notorious PIG = bacon, egg , cheese + Truffle. - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

Great food, pretty good service, but prices have gotten INSANE! I used to order this place every weekend but just can't afford to do that anymore with what you get. Still delicious though! read more

Went on a Thursday night and it was fairly empty, but the food is amazing. I assume it's more of a grab and go place since they specialize in paninis. The outside dining looks cute, but it was a bit chilly when we went, so we opted to sit indoors. The sandwiches are very filling and delicious. I can't believe this was only my first time here as I always pass by, but finally made the stop. read more

Il Bambino - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

I paid $18 for a small salty salad..I did not enjoy or recommend. Small portions. Not much dressing,

The best sandwiches I've ever had. Period. Full stop. No more elaboration needed....but I'll give some anyway. The panini's are cooked to perfection. Super crispy bread, yet soft on the inside when you bite. All of the sandwiches elements are high quality and the combinations of flavors are super well thought out. I've tried multiple sandwiches and crostini's and never had one that I haven't enjoyed. I've also brought many people here over the years and they've always been pleasantly surprised about just how good a seemingly simple panini can be. My number one my favorite one is the Roast Chicken - with house-made spicy mayo, arugula, and mozzarella. An example of a sandwich with only a few ingredients, that other places make often - yet somehow is 1000x better here than anywhere else. They truly focus on each ingredient and it shows. My favorite crostini has goat cheese, honey, and rosemary. So, I recommend those items but I can honestly say if something looks good to you - order it - it will be great. So sad that the location in Manhattan closed, but happy the original location in Astoria remains. (Thankfully Astoria knows the legendary hidden gem it has.) I really hope people get takeout and delivery enough to keep this place open through the pandemic. read more

Il Bambino - This panini has only 4 simple ingredients - yet is somehow incredible. Roast Chicken and Mozzarella - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

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I always wanted to go here and I finally did and it did not disappoint. The paninis' were amazing, some of the best I ever had. We got the Love Handles and Piggie Smalls and they both had a unique flavor that blended amazingly well. Can't wait to go again! read more

Il Bambino - Piggie Smalls and The Love Handles - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

SUCH a cute gem in Astoria. This is one of the best panini places I've been to in nyc. The portions are HUGE and I was full for lunch and dinner after sharing two paninis with one other person. There is a nice back yard that is outdoor in the summer that they also use. read more

Il Bambino - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

Great sandwiches that use fresh ingredients! Perfect for a lunch. The restaurant is a bit small, so I personally would go with a big group. It's better for a one-to-one lunch. read more

I ordered the Sir Oink-a-Lot panini from the brunch menu to-go. It had scrambled eggs, sausage, cheese, chips, and a maple bacon spread. The maple bacon spread was a great touch and gave the sandwich the brunch-y taste I was looking for. Overall it tasted really nice and it wasn't too salty, which I was afraid of! It was also very filling. Il Bambino is a little on the pricier side but worth trying if you're in the area. The brunch menu is very pork-based but there are a few meatless options. The people who work there are friendly. read more

Oh how I love the bambino! Adorable atmosphere great good especially the paninis I love the outdoor section, perfect spot for lunch or a date read more

There is nothing at this restaurant that isn't a slam dunk. It has ruined me for other paninis and hot chocolates, and they make the only soup I like. I go here for valentine's day, dinner with visitors, my birthday, and days where I need a pick me up. They have a beautiful little back patio. The inclusion of a few of the brunch paninis on the daily/weekday menu has been a bright spot in these bizarre times. There was a close call earlier this year when they were going to close and it seemed like half the neighborhood showed up for takeout, and then for a while they were a one man panini operation. Calling ahead for pickup is super easy, theyre also on Caviar, and the menu is posted to instagram daily. read more

Il Bambino was a great experience. I tried the tomato soup and the Italian meatloaf panini. The star of the show was the tomato soup, which came with a delicious piece of toasted bread smeared with pesto. I can honestly say that's the best tomato soup I ever had! The Italian meatloaf tasted just as expected. It was like a cheeseburger with tomato pesto- delicious as well. Service was quick and the food was amazing and I'd lightly recommend to someone else! read more

Il Bambino - Tomato soup - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Nice outdoor dining. Food is tasty! Would recommend. Go to IL BAMBINO tasty food. :). read more

Il Bambino - Il Bambino Pass the Hash: so good it has garlic toast potato,chorizo,scrambled eggs, truffle oil and Parmesan! So delicious - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

I ended up trying this place out one weekend for takeout. Was always thinking about trying the place out for a year or so, but never got the chance to do so. With the recommendation of some reviewers, I decided to try the Avocado Panini. It took about 15 minutes for takeout, which was pretty quick in my opinion. Taste-wise, the panini was excellent! I don't normally like mushrooms, but it went well with the avocado, mozzarella, and aioli. It also was a pretty generous portion so I didn't crave anything afterwards. I'd definitely consider ordering from this place again. read more

Il Bambino - Avocado Panini - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

This is one of those places where it's a must-go if you love paninis. I have to say that it's up to par with some of the paninis in Italy (and if you're flying to Italy, it's usually for pizza, not panini). I think the reason why is that their bread is consistently good, light in ingredients with the crunchy exterior contrasting the soft interior. That's how you make good bread (IMO, YMMV). Also, I really like the outdoor seating. It reminds me of Europe, where there's a lot of outdoor seating (primarily because of smokers), so it's great during the mild weather months to have a panini outside. I kinda wish more restaurants would follow this model. So we tried to Brunch Paninis: - My Boyfriend is a Pig: Goat cheese very prominent in flavor, crunchy breakfast bite. - Pig in Japan: You came for the prosciutto, you left yearning for more mozzarella. read more

Picked up food from here and had a picnic at Astoria Park. So perfect!! Such delicious sandwiches. You really can't go wrong at this place. The brownie is great! read more

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Il Bambino has a really wonderful staff, lots of dining space, and reasonable prices. Unfortunately, the paninis have never been up to par for an Italian spot in the city. I hear good things about the brownies! read more

The food here is CONSISTENT and DELICIOUS! I've been here several times over the last few years and can't believe I never got around to write a review My favorites are the brunch paninis: Getting Piggy With It, Swine to Shrine and Lard Have Mercy (discontinued but you can always request it). The bread is toasted to perfection with a nice crunch. Their sandwiches are stuffed with fresh ingredients. The scrambled eggs are always fluffy and the meats are never dry. One sandwich can easily be shared between 2 if you plan on ordering sides/appetizers. I highly recommend the fingerling potato salad. It's so addictive. The crostinis were great too. read more

Il Bambino - The Shrine to Swine - Italian Near Me - Astoria, New York

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I love this place. This place has some of the best sandwiches in Queens and the food is always consistent and yummy. I tend to stick with the classic Mozzarella sandwich, but I get a side of the lawless spicy mayo to dip my sandwich in and the combo is out of this world, good. My husband's favorites are the avocado and broccoli sandwich. We've come here with people who also eat meat, and they've had nothing but positive reviews for their sandwiches. This is a place that we'll keep coming to because their quality is great and its consistent. We've yet to have a bad experience over the many times we've taken their sandwiches to go and also when we've eaten there. One tip though is to avoid ordering them through Seamless/GrubHub. It's more expensive. You're better off calling them on the phone and ordering because they charge about $1 more per sandwich on those websites. read more

Il Bambino made for a great lunch spot on a holiday Monday. My boyfriend and I shared a Goat cheese and fig spread crostini, Speck panini and Roast chicken panini. I also got a Toffee oatmeal cookie but wasn't a fan - it was way too hard. We both had a sample of the brownie on the way out and it was incredible, should have gotten that instead. read more

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Hands down the best paninis anywhere to be found in NYC. You won't be disappointed!!! Tons of options!

A local gem with creative delicious panini and excellent apps. Lovely back garden! I like the charred broccoli panini myself.

I am not the one who would usually go for food that requires me to touch it, hence, a panini! However, I must say that this place is worth getting your hands dirty for! My partner-in-crime and I arrived about 20 minutes before opening and stalking the doors until they are opened. To our surprise, we were not the only customers as the tables quickly fill up. To satisfy our hunger, we ordered the Pupu Platter which comes with your choice of 6 Crostini and the Sir Oink-a-lot, their infamous brunch panini. We also got coffee to go with all this goodness. For the Pupu Platter, this is probably the best thing to get for first timers to get a taste of the different varieties of crostini. We got the following: (1) Mozzarella, Tomato Pesto, Fried Shallot, Lawless' Spicy Mayo; (2) Truffle Egg Salad and Shaved Speck; (3) Chorizo, Apricot Butter, Goat Cheese; (4) Smoked Bacon, Cracked Pepper Aioli, Manchego; (5) Salume Tartufo, Rosemary Ricotta, chestnut honey; and the (6) Parmesan, Basil Pesto, Fresh Tomato, and Chili Oil. Our favorites had to be the pesto ones, love them! Each piece was a nice combination of flavors of protein, cheese, vegetable, herbs, spices, sauce, and of course, their awesome soft, crispy bread. Sir Oink-a-lot. Grilled panini bread was so crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, this was the best part! Tasty combination flavors of the soft eggs, sweet sausage, and pesto. I would just add a tad more salt on the egg. Coffee was okay. Go for the Guava Mimosa instead! read more

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My coworker implored me to try this place before I moved. Lord will I miss moving further from this place! Stumbled in here on a Sunday and the manager, Daniel, warmly welcomes me. I take a seat at the bar and he offers me the most popular paninis. I went with the Lard Have Mercy, (Sweet sausage, Tomato pesto, Scrambled eggs, Devil peppers and Goat cheese.). The sandwich had lots of umami and was well balanced. The goat cheese didn't overpower the sandwich. The meat to bread ratio was on point! Boy did this place changed my mind about paninis! I will never look at the usual deli's turkey cheddar panini again. If you are a non panini believer like me, this place will change your mind! Will have to come back to this place again and try the crustini with goat cheese, honey and rosemary aioli. Cheers read more

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