I was driving through Santa Barbara and stumbled across this place. The sandwich I got was on bread (a baguette, I think) so hard it was almost impossible to eat. I brought it back to the counter and told the lady and she didn't seem concerned - no offer to replace or any other kind of accommodation, just a disinterested shrug. I ended up just sharing the meal of my travel companion, which wasn't bad. Maybe I just got there at a bad time, or on a bad day, since it has so many positive reviews, but I left there dissatisfied and annoyed. read more

Great salads and sandwiches, especially for lunch. The sandwiches can definitely feed a large appetite as well as the salads. My go-to salad is the Caprese Salad. The basil in the salad sets it off, and the vinaigrette dressing is creamy and unlike any other dressing I've had. The Chicken Curry salad is a little heavy but unique and tasty. Sometimes the curry is overwhelming. I always call ahead and pick my lunch up to avoid wait times and long lines, as it is especially busy at lunch. It is always ready in 10mins or less. The patio offers prime people watching opportunities. read more

Great place for lunch. Healthy food, vegan approved , nicely settled near the old mission buildings. Try their curry chicken salad, it's bomb: ) read more

The sandwiches in this place are SO FREAKING GOOD!! I won't bore you with details. JUST GO AND GET A SANDWICH! You'll thank me!! read more

Best sandwiches in town, worth the $8.50 you pay. I always get the #15 with imported salami, goat cheese, basil, mmmmmm. And their honey mustard is the best. Also, if you get a salad, they have the best house dressing ever, I have no idea how they make it, but it's incredible. read more

I had great expectations of this place, but with only 1 cashier and 1 sandwich maker what I could truly hope for?? I actually came before the rush hour only to have my order lost and told it's "next." I didn't want to make them upset (they are making my meal after all) but I told the cashier it should've been done already since I've seen so many people get their orders before us who were in line after us. This got my ticket to the top of the heap but by then it was far too late. Thanks for trying! I know how hard it can be when you are short-staffed. read more

Stopped here for a quick bite during our honeymoon because of the outdoor seating and were pleasantly surprised to find an assortment of yummy sandwiches and friendly staff waiting inside. We shared a chicken salad sandwich and a #16 (Genoa Salami, Goat Cheese, Olive Tapenade) which turned out to be a great combination. Next time we're in SB, we'll definitely be back to try two more of their delicious 'wiches. read more

Roast Chicken w/Pesto, Pine Nuts, Feta Cheese & Sun-Dried Tomatoes on Focaccia bread is DELICIOUS TOO! We are rarely in the area, but when we are, make it a point to get to this place before they close at 4pm. read more

This place is so refreshing. The location and shop itself is so quaint and cute. I love the menu with its chalk and blackboard layout. The curried chicken sandwich is the best I have had. read more

Holy Moly! This review is regarding a picnic lunch we had via Grapeline Santa Barbara. Having eaten many a vegetarian sandwich in my life, I've deduced that they must be very difficult to make delicious and flavorful. Not at Panino. I had the Mixed Veggie Sandwich (Marinated Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Roasted Red Peppers, Artichoke Hearts, & Fresh Basil topped w/ Green Bell Pepper, Red Onion, Honey Mustard, Organic Greens, & Fresh Ground Pepper) with a "small" Harvest salad (Mixed Greens in a Balsamic Vinaigrette w/ Tomato, Feta Cheese, Dried Cranberries, Sweet Dried Apri- cots, and Pine Nuts.) My only complaint is I wish the sandwich was BIGGER. ;-) My partner in crime had the tuna salad. I tasted it and it was very yummy as well. To top off lunch we were each given a gigantic cookie. Now if I were given the choice I would've gone with chocolate, however, they were already distributed with our meals and I (and my other half) were both given an oatmeal cookie. They were buttery and delicious. No complaint there only it was so big I couldn't finish it. So my recommendation to Panino - bigger sandwiches. My recommendation to Yelpers - go to Panino, they know what heck they're doing. That is all. read more

Been going here since they opened, and I've sat back and watched sandwich prices almost double in that time. I can't do it anymore, I'm done. Yesterday I spent $11.50 for my #8, and $3.25 for a 20oz iced tea. I can get a pound of deli meat and make sandwiches at home for a week with that money, which is what I'll be doing from now on. I will really miss you Panino, but $11.50 is absolutely nuts. I've always said we were so lucky in SB to have such great, unique sandwich places like here, 3 Pickles, and So Coast Deli, my friends in other cities are always so jealous of my lunch options here. Well, I just lost an old favorite. I sincerely hope you guys take a good hard look at your pricing, because from what I can tell by talking with other people in town, I'm not the only one who feels this way. read more

went on a little santa barbara trip with my friends and decided to stop by here because of a friend's recommendation. I am so glad we came! i was expecting all the sandwiches to be pressed (thinking they were paninis and the name was just a spin off of "panini"), but panino actually means sandwich in italian. haha I got #19, the panino cobb. it had sliced chicken, prosciutto, tomatoes, red onions, avacados, greens, topped with balsamic vinaigrette. the sandwich also comes with cheese, but im lactose intolerant, so i had it taken out. nonetheless, it was SO GOOD and FRESH! i dont think i saw a sandwich so fresh! it looked like the ingredients were just picked out of a garden. the other sandwiches all looked just as good too! they let you pick what kind of bread you want, which i always like since im a health nut and like wheat. :) staff was friendly too, which is always a plus :) definitely would come here again! read more

Cute place - sandwich shop in an old house. Very good quality sandwiches and very fresh. Bread was excellent.

I really wish I had read yelp reviews before eating here. They have such great suggestions! I got the curried chicken salad sandwich. It was good but the curry flavor could have been a little stronger. The sweetness of the apples and dried cranberries were a little overpowering. I wish they had added thinly sliced apple rounds instead of chopping them finely and mixing it into the salad. That's just my personal opinion. I am a huge fan of sandwiches, and while I wasn't disappointed, I wasn't drooling after I ate it. I think I'll try what the other yelpers suggested next time! The decor is just so cute. All the sandwiches come on a mosaic patterned tin tray. Plus it has high ceilings. I'm a sucker for high ceilings and large windows. Very cute place for lunch. Also, the person taking my order looked like a female Zac Efron. If you ever go there, you'll understand. She's really sweet. read more

Perfect lunch spot! I got the prosciutto, basil, tomato sandwich on a baguette and it was scrumptious. In fact it was big enough to share the other half with someone. It all tasted very fresh and the outdoor seating is very pleasant. It does get busy during lunch time to keep that in mind if you're in a hurry. read more

Very mediocre to not very good sandwiches. I went here on a recommendation to bring these to a winery and enjoy the view. I ordered #8 on whole wheat sourdough - the bread was so dry and bland. My friend ordered #13 on focaccia which was a much better choice, but still not the best sandwich. They were edible to good, but I probably wouldn't come back here. read more

This place is over priced, workers do not were hats or nets. Expect to get some hair in your sandwich.

If I could describe this place in one word it would be: fresh. I always get half salad half sandwich for a perfect portioned lunch. My only wish was that there were more sandwich choices! read more

Superb sandwiches and salads. Innovative combos and an extensive selection for vegetarians. Several locations, consistently high quality.

A little expensive, but overall good sandwich to pack and take to the beach.

An amazing unexpected find! Their menu is very diverse and unique, with sandwiches and salads full of interesting and flavorful combinations. Vegetarians will be in awe of their options here. We all were very satisfied with our orders. The place itself is so cute and very clean. Nice outdoor seating and the ladies working were incredibly friendly and efficient. Glad to have stumbled upon this place and can't wait to hit it up again on future road trips. read more

I tried to think of something about this place that I didn't like and I couldn't. They have a wonderful variety of sandwich options including goat cheese and some wonderful bread options. The service is fast, friendly and efficient even with a line out the door. And they have Limonata in a can!! read more

Five stars all the way; delicious and nutritious! I went for the English Stilton and Asian pear sandwich, #30 on the menu, on whole wheat, and it rocked my world. read more

#9 Roast Turkey with Sliced Brie on Focaccia. Here is what they have to say about it: Ripened French Brie draped over slices of Roast Turkey and Fresh Basil with mayo, Honey Mustard, Organic Greens, Tomato, Green Bell Pepper, Red Onion & Cucumber . . . mmmmmmmm read more

We do pretty extensive research for dining options before going out of town and our trip will end up revolving around eateries and restaurants. We came here for lunch a few months back and it's a block over from busy State Street. My husband ordered the Roast Beef and Horseradish Cheddar sandwich while I ordered the Roast Turkey on Wheat. My sandwich was a little dry and boring, but if you're a sandwich shop, you have to be able to make a good turkey sandwich, right? Not at Panino. However, my husband's Roast Beef sandwich the Horseradish Cheddar was flavorful and yummy! Good, fresh ingredients...we would return and I will definitely try something else next time! read more

Overpriced. I mean the sandwiches are good, but I would rather eat at home or somewhere else for this insane price.

Best sandwich I have ever had... have only been here once because I live in Northern California, but when I crave sandwiches this is the first place that comes to mind. I had the curried chicken salad sandwich which was so unbelievable, I was not expecting it to be so amazing. I LOVE THE CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH!!!!!!!!! Must plan road trip soon.... read more

Food was good. Service was terrible and rude. Asked for the chicken on my salad to be grilled and was told by the girl they can't grill it. I asked how the chicken was cooked and she couldn't tell me. I didn't think that was an unreasonable question. read more

Good service and awesome curries chicken sandwich on foccacia! It was sweet because of the honey mustard, but would get it again. The salad version is good, too, but I prefer the sandwich! read more

Most delicious avocado sandwich with honey mustard. They're so friendly and their food is really fresh. I enjoy.

We stopped here on our way to sunny San Diego for sustenance after nearly four hours of driving. The sandwiches here were more than filling (hint: if you're not that hungry, I'd highly advise splitting an order) and were just what I needed after snacking on cheese sticks all day. The vegetable panino was wonderfully fresh (artichokes, tomatoes, onions and who knows what else), although the caprese panino was a bit of a letdown since the mozzarella had a slightly iffy taste. But, I still enjoyed my veggie fest and was also gratified that one of their workers was a Bay Area homeboy :) read more

My husband and I were driving down 101 from Santa Cruz to L.A. This weekend, when we deiced to stop for lunch in Santa Barbara. I hadn't been there in years, so I decided to Yelp us up something delicious. It was a close one, though... My phone had 11% left, would I be able to find something AND get the directions to it before my iPhone died? I typed in "sandwiches near Santa Barbara" and Panino was the first thing that popped up. 4.5 and 58 reviews,so I figured it must be good. The tips said to try the curried chicken salad sandwich-- I was sold. By the time we got there my phone had died and my appetite had multiplied. My husband and I did our usual-- ordered two sammies and split them halfsies. I ordered the curry chicken on foccacia, which was delicious! Just enough curry and cranberry raisins without going overboard. My husband had the 16-- salami, olive tepenade, goat cheese, mustard, lettuce and tomato on foccacia. It was the best salami sandwich I've ever had! Lots of great vegetarian options, too, if that's your thing. $10 that were worth every penny. Yum! read more

Sandwich was average at most. Fresh ingredients is the only thing they have going for them. How can you be a panini place and not toast your bread? Get it together people! read more

I go here at least once a week. Sort of expensive, but fun to sit outside. A good selection of chips and good portions. I always get the no. 12. Sliced chicken on foccacia with pesto, mayo, sun dried tomatoes, feta and lettuce. read more

This is a great sandwich spot. Far enough away from state street that it's not packed and parking is available. A wide variety of vegetarian options as well as a really wide chip selection! You can tell the ingredients are very high quality and super fresh. The girls that worked there were incredibly nice, going out of their way to ask is how everything was and shouting goodbye as we were getting into our car. read more

We stopped at Panino's on a whim, and what a great call it was. Delicious food, friendly service, handy location and a price that won't break the bank. The sandwiches were large and made with very fresh ingredients. But the real winner was the artichoke soup. Had never heard of that before and it was really great. Missing the final star because the don't serve wine. All else was excellent. read more

I have never had something flat out bad here, but on the other hand I have never been impressed. I have been here several times because it is ok in a pinch and almost cost effective and geographically convenient for me personally, but ordinarily I would rather spend my money elsewhere. There are just better lunch spots in Santa Barbara, to that end there are better sandwich places in Santa Barbara even for a similar budget. So again, not bad, but not really worth it. read more

There are a lot of sandwich options in Santa Barbara and Panino is one of my favorites. I strongly recommend that you try the Panino Cobb Salad or the Panino Sandwich on Ciabatta. When I recently had a less than great experience there, Ashley, the Manager, went well out of her way to make sure that I was satisfied. Not only do they have wonderful food, their customer service is a shining example about how a business should be run. Thank you Ashely and to your wonderful staff! read more

After reviewing the many comments of this place, I decided to check it out for myself. Here is a recap: Service: Simple, easy counter service. Food: Ordered Curry Chicken Salad on Wheat. Overall taste was good. I recommend this. Also ordered the Turkey Sandwich- Dry not impressed. Price: A bit on the high side for just a sandwich (avg $9 sandwich) as no sides, chips, drinks are included. Would expect either a more generous sandwich portion or some additional side dish. Overall: good place to stop over and check out for ambiance. Seats outside, staff friendly and quick service. Not 5 stars in my book... a bit overrated. At most 3.5 stars. read more

Suuuuper good sandwiches. Fell in love with it the first time I went there.