If you go to Milan, you should stop here. It is located just behind the Galleria (world's oldest shopping mall) and Il Duomo (the marble cathedral). Yes, it is a little bit "touristy", but lots of fun. They have savory (such as prosciutto and cheese) and sweet (chocolate). I have been several times and it is not unusual for the line to be down the block. If so, divide and conquer: One person find a place to sit (steps in front of the cathedral?) while the other goes to order and bring back the goodies. read more

Luini - Finally made it to the front of the line! And it was worth it - Panzerotti Near Me - Milan, Michigan

When in Rome--well, in this case, Milan--do as the world does and treat yourself to a super soffice (soft) panzerotto. Established in 1888, Panzerotti Luini is a legendary spot that almost always has a lineup. Trust me, it's worth the wait. When it's finally your turn at the counter, pick your panzerotto, grab a cold Peroni, and enjoy it street-side. The shop's location, just a few minutes from the breathtaking Duomo di Milano, makes it the perfect pit stop with plenty to see and do nearby. Get yourself over there--you'll leave with a savory taste lingering and a big smile. Saluti! read more

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There was no line. I ordered the classio (tomato and mozzarella cheese). Fried pizza dough was good. Reminded me Chinese donut, the filling was in the middle, cheese and tomato. For 3 Euro, it was good size for me. Two might be too heavy. I might go back and try their sweet selections. I went back the next day and ordered ham and cheese and dessert that has custard inside. There are no table, but there are benches outside. read more

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Heard that this was the place to eat in Milan so we decided to give it a go. You have your savory and your sweet. The savory is really good. Like mini calzones, but really high quality bread. Some things that are more popular will taste freshly baked, while the less popular ones are not as warm. The sweets are good, but not as good as the savory dishes. Overall, a nice little spot, but not sure if it would have been worth the wait if we did have to wait. read more

Quite a yummy snack-a-roo. There are sweet ones, there are savory ones. There are hot ones, there are cold ones. Everyday, you should get one. All are small and not very tall. Try them all, have a free for all Quite a yummy snack you know Plan to grab a friend and go One may tide you over to dinner Have one and feel like a winner Be a gluten, be a sinner. But seriously, they are food. The hot cheesy ones are oooey gooey. I thought my pistachio Luini was a little k er oi read more

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I don't have to repeat what other reviewers already stated already. You got to have Luigi's panzerotti when in Milan. The only issue I have is what to choose between baked v fried, sweet v savory. You won't be disappointed read more

Nostalgic place for me having lived in Milan. A fun spot to stop at close to the duomo. Lots of options and menu is offered in English and Italian read more

On our girls' trip, we did a walking tour and was told that we needed to try this place. They serve the popular food of Milan. I was impressed that the line to place an order was long, when there were other eateries in the vicinity. While I didn't order anything, I tried pieces from my friends. And oh gosh, it was good!! We walked away and when I looked at the line, I didn't want to stand there. Of course, I was disappointed but satisfied that I was able to taste it. It was gooey with cheese and had a buttery flavor. So delicious!! If you get a chance, stop in and try one. read more

Luini - Panzerotti Near Me - Milan, Michigan

Ask any Milanese what they had as a kid and all of them have mentioned this place at least once, and it's pretty clear why. Panzerotto Luini serves fried and baked pastries, and is right in the middle of Milan's downtown area between the Galleria, Duomo, and other really prominent landmarks, so you know this place will be PACKED. Yeah, the wait was long but totally worth it, especially since they have 4 identical lines where they have 4 of the same items in a row. I ordered the Luini Classico, Luini Misto, Cannoncini, Luini Dolce, and 2 Pane Dolce-Cremo. Note that they don't have everything out on the menu at once since they go through theirenu fast, so don't have your heart set out on trying to get a particular item if they run out of something. Baked and fried goods galore regardless of what you get. Luini Classico: 5/5 The Citizen Kane of Italian hot pockets. Perfection in 2.60 euros a Panzerotto. I got mine baked and it was perfectly flakey while staying firm. Really good stuff. Misto: 5/5 I think this one had the ham and cheese and it was superb too. Honestly can't go wrong with this or the Classico but today both were available. Very warm which is great for a cold day in December. Cannoncini: 5/5 A Genoese special in Milan, and it was also superb! Honestly can't go wrong with it. Pane Dolce-Cremo 4.5/5: Cream filled donut balls, but Italian and solid. I'm normally not a fan but it works well. Luini Dolce: 4/5 A hardish toffee with nuts, it was interesting to have but not my favorite thing here. Overall, this is Italian Fast Food at its best. If I come to Milan again I'm definitely stopping by here again. read more

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As others have said, there will be a queue but it doesn't take too long. This is one of those must-try street food items while in Milan as Panzerotti is local and Luini is famous for them. We got two to try; Luini Classico and Luini Misto. I enjoyed it for what it was: a fresh hot pocket of cheese and tomato. Hubby was a little less impressed. It is street food so there is no place to sit and it was past lunch time for us (read: a bit hangry) so I think these factors contributed :) Would probably give it another try if we were back in Milan. For 2 panzerotti and a water it cost $7.92 USD. read more

I read about this place before visiting Milan but didn't really look for where it is located. So I was happy to see it while walking around Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. It is a small shop with a lot of options to choose. We saw there was on line at the front entrance, so, we went to order a Ham & Mozzarella Panzerotti to try. I was kind of disappointed with it as all the videos I saw on YouTube was the mozzarella cheese was smooth and melting with a first bite. My was just like a piece of cheese stuffed with a small ham inside a fried dough. I guess it must be the time (5pm) we visited with not many people. I bet they didn't keep the panzerotti warmed to keep the cheese from stiffening. Maybe the best time to try is when there is a long line of people, so, they would keep making fresh out of oven panzerotti. read more

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A lifesaver when you're visiting the Duomo! Although the line seems intimidating at first, it goes by super fast (there are, however, no places to sit). The panzerotti is basically yeasty fry bread stuffed with tomato sauce and hot salami--in my opinion the better version of pizza. And they're only €3 so an absolute steal! I would warn against the anchovy panzerotti...unless you like anchovies. Otherwise, don't get it. read more

Luini - Mozzarella and salami fried panzerotti - Panzerotti Near Me - Milan, Michigan

Must visit. To die for. Yes, the line is worth it. It's like the love child of a donut god and pizza goddess.

Had a short break during my city tour of Milan, and came here. The panzerotto was warm and pillowy good. I had the panzerotto del giorno of funghi e ricotta. Unfortunately, I agree with the other reviews that, although good, it had more dough than fillings. There were two relatively long lines but they moved quickly. I was in and out in 10 minutes. I can check this off my list but sadly I wasn't impressed. read more

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In a high tourist area, it is hard to find a reasonably priced meal that still gives you a feel for the cultural cuisine. Luini is located just around the bend from the Duomo and delivers all of the above. Do not be turned away by the line up because they are very efficient and the line moves very quickly. We ordered one savory and one sweet to share and it was the perfect afternoon snack for two people. I would suggest ordering a couple more if you would like a full meal. The pastry on both were flaky and light, so it was not greasy or too heavy. Also, do not get too set on which flavor you would like because they maybe sold out or not making that particular one that day! Still worth a try for a quick and economical meal. read more

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The disorder of the line is quickly overlooked by the delicious luinis! Great assortment of choices! Can't go wrong with going here!

I'm having serious withdrawals and cravings for some Luini goodies. Wish there was a location in south Florida. This is legit...The BEST casual street food you can get in Milan. This location was a few hundred feet away from the hotel we were staying at. The first day when we were checking in, there were atleast 100 people waiting in line for some Luini. We knew that something good was inside that pick up restaurant. I did my research as soon as we checked into our hotel. A bit of a story behind this pick up shop, Giuseppina Luini came to Milan from Puglia. With her came the idea of making panzerottis. Panzerotti is a savory treat with with a fluffy dough filled with whatever flavors they put in it. All I know is that whatever flavors I tried, mozzarella with tomatoes or cheese with onion etc... It was the softest dough baked good I ate in my life. We ate this almost everyday on the go in between lunch or dinner. The prefect snack and happiness in a bite of Milan. The locals love it as do the tourists. The line moves fast or if you are staying near it, go walk by it a couple of times in a day and sometimes there is a line of only a few people. But I promise you, it's worth the wait. ~ read more

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Fantastic food, service is excellent and tremendous value for what you receive. We went there yesterday and there were no lines and we had a gourmet experience. read more

Luini is a must try but be ready to wait!!! This place is so delicious! They have different bake/fried stuffed pastries. You can get savory or sweet and you won't go wrong with either. We bought various flavors and it was hard to pick a favorite one. For savory, we had: * Ricotta and Spinach (my favorite) *Tomato and Mozzarella (taste like pizza) *Ham and Cheese (classic) *Hot salami and Mozzarella ( husband's favorite) For sweet, we had: *Plums, apples and walnuts * Pear and Chocolate ( my favorite, perfect combo) *Figs, walnuts and cocoa This place is super close to the Duomo. If you are in the area, give it a try. read more

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Incredible little street food place. Friendly and delicious! Line may be long but moves quickly...and worth the wait. A must visit in Milan.

The pizza pie is very delicious, but there is no place to sit... there is no variety. Take way food.

So if you watch any food blogger show about milan, most folks recommend coming to Luini if your going to be around the Duomo. Now there is another place around the corner that also serves the panzerotti but Luini by far has a bigger selection and is typically more crowded. As a quick snack the wife and i picked up 4 different ones but i think our favorite still had to be the simple classic one. Ok so its not the healthiest food around but you have to try the panzerotti at least once in your lifetime. If your in Milan, you gotta go, period. Note that there are usually 2 lines, each one flowing down in different directions along the street. Not sure if one is shorter than the other but on a busy day it didnt seem to matter, they both looked about the same. Even though the line is long it moves very quickly. Cards are accepted. read more

I grew up in Milan and I remember getting a panzerotto (actually 2 of them) every time I skipped school. When I land in Milan, Luini is the first or second spot I visit (before or after Spontini). Some of my old friends claim that the quality decreased over time, but I disagree, the panzerotto is always amazing and delicious. I only get the panzerotto Classico, which is basically a fried mini calzone filled with tomato sauce and mozzarella. That's the item to get, everything else is still good, but not iconic. The place is usually packed and you'll find two long lines at the two doors. Back in the day there were no lines, just a mass of people elbowing each other to get the amazing panzerotto. Nice memories... if you go, get at least two, one is never enough, and you don't want to get in line again. read more

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This was recommended as a go to spot for anyone visiting Milan so I had to come check it out. After doing some shopping I got kind of hungry so I walked over to get the panzerotti. It was a long line because this place was a small stall but long line means it must be worth the wait! Line moved pretty quickly, I think it probably took 5 - 10 minutes. Upon entering the store, you get a bunch of options on panzerottis to order. I got the one with mozzarella and tomato sauce. It was very crispy on the outside, and the cheese was perfectly melted on the inside, I love that it was so cheesy that you could keep pulling the cheese into a huge string. So fun! The tomato tastes good as well. Definitely recommend visiting this place to grab a panzerotti, this is such a fun and yummy snack! read more

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If you go to Milan and missed out on Luini I don't know what to say to you except that you immediately book a flight and go get some Luini. This is the best spot in Milan to have authentic Italian street food. Our hotel was right next door to this spot. Their is no seating only take out and the lines are long specially during lunch hour. They close at 8pm considering they are in the smack middle of Milan central. Most of the people who are in line are locals but a lot of tourists here about this spot and end up eating here. I ate all sorts of calzones and small pizza pies here and everyone of them were delicious. Some days we ate this twice a day it was that good. By the end of the trip the employees knew us by name and we were treated like locals and they only gave us the freshest of the fresh stuff. 5 star street food as authentic as it gets. read more

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Not sure what the hype is about this place. It was just average. It was pretty dough-y. The meat to dough ratio was too much dough! I didn't wait long so that was a good thing. Not one of my fave things in Milan. read more

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Was here at 9:40 eager for some grab and go. Supposed to open at 10am but kept me waiting and hungry until 10:12, then opened the other door just to screw with me (or so it seemed). As far as the panzerotti, it was ok for 2.60€, but not sure if it was worth the aggravation and the dis. Next time I'll try the pizza from nearby spontini. read more

Luini - Panzerotti Near Me - Milan, Michigan

Way too much dough, virtually no filling. One of the 10 panzerotti's I ordered was mixed berries and custard. When I started eating it I thought they gave me an incorrect pie, but upon eating further I realized the hard, solid mass in the middle surrounded by jam ("mixed berries") was... the custard. It was the consistency of marzipan/fondant. One of the other pies I tried was mozzarella and tomato. The middle was 98% an air space and the inner walls had a minuscule splattering of tomato paste and a small lump of cheese on one of the inside walls. Again, mostly just dough--regardless of the savory/sweet options. I *really* struggle to understand why this place is so highly rated. I strongly recommend passing it over despite the high ratings. read more

My son found this place while searching for a small bite to eat - after trying their food he immediately called me and insisted that I join him and try it out -- I am so glad that he did as the sandwich was so perfectly formed and executed that we both had to go back the next day to try out more of their offerings! read more

Luini is the famous fast-food shop in Milano whose fame has spread far and wide. Except for the fact it is not that fast-food because there is almost always a line (actually two lines) waiting to get in. But the lines move quickly and their legendary Panzerotti are a perfect anecdote for a sudden hunger pang or a light snack. You can order your savory Panzerotti fried or baked as well as try one of their sweet Panzerottis for a dessert. There are multiple options for your fillings but of course you will at least want a cheese and tomato. A prosciutto or sausage add on very deliciously. My advice - "Don't miss a stop at Luini if you are in Milano!!" read more

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This is a review for a visit in late October. This is probably my fourth or fifth time to this location after discovering it on a travel blog. There's generally a small but quick moving line outdoors, so just queue up and be patient. This location only takes euros so make sure you have them. I generally order the mozzarella and tomato. It's a soft fried dough with plenty of filling inside. I never think one is enough so I usually get two and a beverage. There aren't any seats at this Takeaway location but you may find Somewhere to sit around the corner near the other shops and office buildings, and most likely it will be a stone wall or curb. All the items look freshly prepared. Order a few and try them all. It helps to maybe look at the menu on the wall or online to see what you want to help expedite your order. I love little places like this and you will too read more

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Solid place for a quick bite near the Milan Duomo. Luini is most famous for its panzerroti, small savory turnovers that resemble calzones (They offer calzones too!). We ordered mozzarella with salami, mozzarella with tomatoes, vegetables, and an olive loaf. Always go for fried Panzerotto! I tried a bite of each, and my favorite was with salami. The bread was warm and toasty, perfect for a cold day in Milan. I wish they put more stuffing in the panzerroti because at times it felt like I was just eating a small loaf of bread. The olive loaf was actually one of my favorites. Your fingers get a bit oily from tearing off pieces, but the bread is super yummy and subtly salty/savory. The line is long but it moves very fast so don't be intimidated when you first get there! They also have sweet panzerroti and other baked goods, so it's pretty much a carb paradise! read more

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I went here for its famous panzerotti. Arrived in the late afternoon where there wasn't a huge line to get in. I got the spinach-ricotta, which was a bit lukewarm due to it being a couple of hours before it closed, but the texture was still good. Lightly crispy on the outside and pillowy on the inside, it was pretty tasty, along with the creamy spinach and ricotta. Whether it serves as an afternoon snack or a meal in itself, Luini's panzerotti are worth a stop-over while in Milan. read more

Luini - Spinach-ricotta panzerotto. - Panzerotti Near Me - Milan, Michigan

The panzerotti I had was a bit doughy, but the inside with salami, tomato sauce, and cheese was pretty good. The staff was friendly. No place to sit here. You can go in the area in front of Mcds to stand and eat with some peace and warmth. read more

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Short wait despite long line. They move quickly. Both lines go into the same area to order. Everything was great. Except the cannoli, it was soggy. read more

Famous and there's a long line but it goes very quickly! Fried or baked calzone type things, I had never heard of them before but I thoroughly enjoyed them. Super fresh, like literally made and then immediately sold read more

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Definitely recommend it if you are in Milan you have to try them. Order the mozzarella e pomodoro if its your first time getting luini. No need to add ingredients. The dough was a bit on the sweet side as compared to when I last had them 11 years ago. I don't remember tasting any sweetness then. But still great! read more

I've been to Milan many times but this place always has a long line and Im not the biggest fan of long lines but this time there were 4 people in line which is doable - I had the spinach and cheese and it was delicious - I was not hungry enough to order desert but they have a ton of offerings read more

Milanese colleague raved about a typical lunch consisting of panzerotti. She wasn't wrong. We met up at the local piazza and she led me to Luini. A lovely experiences, got the ricotta with spinach, a traditional with mozzarella, and one with prosciutto. I got a bottled iced tea. We shared the 3 delish hot crescents of goodness and enjoyed people watching once we made it safely across the pathway to a bit of shade. Ignore the naysayers and get yourself some lunch from here. read more

Taken here by a local friend, I expected an American 'calzone' type dough. What I experienced is a ricotta cheese and spinach filling wrapped in 'fry bread': the sweet 'fried dough' you get at a fair and usually cover in powdered sugar. This is what they use to wrap their fillings. My selection of 'Ricotta and Spinach', is listed in the 'fried luini' category of the menu. They also have 'luini al forno' (baked) category which may or may not have this same sweet dough. I am not inclined to find out. The 'dolce' category makes much more sense for this sweet dough than the mozzarella and cheese (etc.), savory options. Perhaps in the future I may try a 'dolce' option now that I know what to expect. This is a very popular spot. The line is long and they have a person dedicated to keeping the line in order. Be sure to check your order before paying, the line moves fast, and I did not get what I ordered. Perhaps if I knew it was sweet fry bread, I would have been better prepared and would have a more positive opinion. We will never know. Now you know what to expect. Have at it! read more