best panino in town. The staff is really italian, which is very rare. the best in biz

Pisillo Italian Panini is everything that is right about the world. Authentic, fresh food; smiling, supportive staff; and an unpretentious atmosphere that gives you confidence in the quality of the food before you've even take your first bite. I'd recommend to my drunk uncle and to the Pope - they might find some common ground over a number 26. There are so few places like this remaining in NYC! Venues that prioritize quality and cultural preservation rather than succumbing to the capitalist appeal of shitty, highly processed, cheap ingredients. Preemptively consider me a regular. See you again very very soon. read more

Huge and filling sandwiches. Generous is an understate with the amount fillings they put. They have a few tables in and outside. Fast service. Definetly sharable. read more

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The only bad thing about this place is they ONLY accept CASH! Other than that, everything else is pretty good with their panini sandwiches that are extremely big! Today, I got a PISILLO panini with ciabatta bread and it was so damn big! I had half of it for lunch and the other half will be saved for my dinner! This panini was just too long and big. I had to open my mouth really wide to take bites out of the big panini and it was annoying. It tasted good though! I love the balsamic dressing, arugula, tomatoes, and bufula mozz cheese the most out of the whole sandwich! The dressing made it really good and soften the ciabatta bread for easier chewing. My poor mouth and teeth! The whole panini cost $22.21 including tax in cash. There was an atm machine by the entrance in case you don't have cash. The whole place was very cozy and tight knit chairs and tables on both sides of the restaurant. The staff was very fast and I got my panini in not time. I did not have to wait that long. I was just amazed at the size of the ciabatta bread. They had many different types of bread that I can try next time like the focaccia, sfilatino, and semolina bread that looked really good behind the display glass. They got 35 different types of panini sandwiches for you to choose from. Most of them contain meat and there are some vegetarian options that are not so pricey. I will try those next time! read more

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Came by Pisillos since I was craving a sandwich while in NY! What a HUGE portion!!! The service was also amazing. The workers were so friendly and chatted with us to help us pick the perfect options for us. 2 sandwiches lasted me and my husband multiple meals. The sandwich ingredients seemed really fresh! Didn't blow me away, but overall a good sandwich and a good experience! read more

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Ordered a sandwich for takeout. The line was long during the middle of the work day, but it moved quickly. It's a small place, but there's some seating if you want to eat in. It's cash only, but you can also order online for pickup through their website and pay with credit card for a slightly higher price. They have a lot of interesting combinations and bread choices. I selected the #30 Ariccia Panini (on semolina bread for $1.25 extra). The sandwich was hefty, packed with flavor, and very filling. The porchetta went well with the marinated artichoke hearts, provolone cheese, arugula, and truffle oil. I could only eat half of the sandwich in one sitting, saving the other half for another meal. It might seem pricey at $20, but you can basically get two meals out of it. I definitely want to try some of the other sandwiches. read more

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Yum! Meant for sharing. These sandwiches are huge. I don't love Italian places like this cuz it's a lot of bread and all the ingredients are there but it doesn't quite have the flavor. It needs sauce or something more. But it's all fresh. $20 too. Fun to try by my work but this kinda food ain't it for me personally. read more

Pisillo Italian Panini - Pisillo - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Huge, delicious, fresh sandwich! Got the #6. The description says pistachios and I didn't notice any but I'm still giving it 5 stars for how much they loaded the other toppings on there. Easily enough for two people, so find a friend and go split a sandwich. read more

Pisillo Italian Panini - 6. Bologna Panini - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Hole-in-the-wall gem in the FiDi. Not really a panini, more like a huge hoagie. Seriously, one sandwich can easily feed two people, so bring a friend or save the other half for dinner. Pisillo on Semolina: Decided on the eponymous sandwich. There was imported prosciutto and house made porchetta, so a really nice combo. Both are porky deliciousness, but in different ways. The porchetta was sliced super thin and had a nice herbal taste. I'm normally not an arugula fan, but the bitterness did a good job cutting the richness of the meat. Fresh mozzarella and roasted red peppers to make this even more Italian. I got the sesame roll, which added such a nice crunch. read more

Pisillo Italian Panini - Pisillo on Semolina - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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We seemed to be having an Italian sandwich week, so heading downtown to try Pisillo felt mandatory. After passing by the horde of tourists lining up for Joe's on Fulton, we pulled up in front of a charming sandwich spot that feels like one that you'd find in Naples. In we went. Inside was wall to wall Italy. You really get a sense that the couple who own Pisillo are welcoming you into their kitchen. On to the food. I'm not sure that you could go wrong here. The menu has over thirty combination, each sounds equal to, or better than the last one. Looking around at customers filling up the restaurants four or five tables, everything looked amazing. Since it was our fist time here, we went for #26 The Pisillo which had Prosciutto Di Parmo, Porchetta, Bufola Mozz, Roasted Peppers, Arugula, and Balsamic Dressing. I asked for suggestions when asked what bread I wanted, figuring that they would steer me in the right direction, and was recommended a Semolina hero. Nice choice! The bread was fresh, the meats were sliced super thin, the cheese was substantial. The other ingredients were perfectly complimentary. Flavors existing in harmony, just like a great sandwich should. Size-wise, it was not quite as big as The Bomb out in Astoria, but much bigger than most other spots. You really get your money's worth here in terms of value and taste. The workers were super friendly and very helpful too. We'll definitely be coming back to try some other sandwiches soon! read more

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HUGE sandwiches that are "cheap" for FIDI. Sandwiches are extremely flavorful and packed with ingredients. Will be coming back for more. Service was great even though it was very busy. I usually don't have leftovers from lunch but one sandwich lasted me two days here read more

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Great huge but delicious sandwiches! Great selection of Italian sandwiches but have only tried a couple of them. Several meals per sandwich so perfect to share so great value. Highly recommend if you're in the area. read more

Excellent food ... so happy we decided to come here. In town for a few days and wanted to get a more authentic local option and they did not disappoint. My girlfriend and I shared a sandwich it was the right decision. Great service and ambience as well read more

I was in the area for lunch and I'm truthfully not much of a sandwich gal, but I was so impressed by the size of the sandwiches I needed to try it for myself! I ordered #26, pisillo panini and my jaw almost dropped when they handed me the monster of a sandwich. The sandwich had a generous portion of prosciutto and porchetta with a nice slab of mozarella. The roasted peppers, arugula, and balsamic dressing helped balance everything. I scarfed down half and was quite satisfied (and also excited about having lunch for the next day). Food came out quickly and you can tell it's a popular lunch spot. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area! read more

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FYI this place is cash only unless you order ahead online. This was my first time here. The sandwiches are huge, so you can easily share with someone else you're really hungry. I wasn't sure what to order, but I ended up ordering the Milano (salami, smoked mozzarella, artichokes, roasted peppers). I wasn't a fan. There were two many artichokes and roasted peppers, the cheese was a little too stinky, the meat was greasy, and the bread was hard. I really wanted to like this place, but there wasn't a single thing I liked about my sandwich. If I were to go again, I'd try a different sandwich, but I don't think this place is for me. read more

Pisillo Italian Panini - 1. Milano Panini - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

It was a good, fresh sandwich but nothing to call home about. They have so many sandwich options on the menu (+30) which is nice but there are minimal differences between several options, they could probably condense their menu by 10 sandwiches if they wanted. Cash only and a small place, but very quick service and a good amount of tables. read more

GO HERE NOW. Their sandwiches are amazing. Generous portions, delicious ingredients, friendly and kind staff. We ordered the Pisillo on sfilatino (or whatever the crunchiest bread was). It was about the length and size of my arm and I split it with my kid. I prefer a more chewy, crunchy bread while my husband prefers a softer one. The gentleman at the counter gave some really good options for both. He had a great Italian accent too (Italy Italian not Brooklyn Italian). My husband had the Pompeii on focaccia, it was delicious too and about the size of my head. Everything was amazing. I wish I could've taken home some bread. We also got the cannolis for dessert which was the perfect end to the meal. The register only takes cash but if you don't have it, you can order it from a QR code at the counter. And the napkins are in the bag! read more

Disappointed. Ordered the Roma, but the meat I think was prosciutto cotto and not porchetta. It certainly didn't taste, look or feel like roasted pork, but like ham. It was too late to return as I didn't find out until I got home, which is in another borough. The meat was of good quality. I just was not impressed by my sandwich. I might try dressing up the remainder with some EVOO and see if that helps? read more

Solid hole in the wall sandwich joint! I was meeting a friend in FiDi for lunch, so we grabbed a sub to split in the nearby park. It's very small (only a few tables) and it is cash only just fyi! The host was very nice and my sandwich was out in no time!! We got the Aquila and the chicken was very tender and fresh. I loved the pop of the sun-dried tomatoes too. The sandwich overall was great, though the bread was a little hard for my taste. Solid spot! read more

Pisillo Italian Panini - 14. L'aquila Panini - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

WOW! Is all i have to say. I was craving a nice italian sandwich and I just googled one nearby and this place popped up. I didnt hesitate and ordered delivery. I got the prosciutto, mozzarella, arugula and balsamic vinegar sandwich on semolina. My coworker got a spicy soppressata, mozz and olive paste sandwich on semolina. Let me tell you when I was given the bag, my mouth dropped. I couldn't believe the size of this thing. Literally half my arm. So worth it! It was about $20 bucks for the sandwich and easily split this for lunch and dinner. The bread was so fresh and delicious. Everything just...chefs kiss. So simple so yum! Absolutely will order from here again! So happy I found this place. Im a lover of all things prosciutto! read more

Pisillo Italian Panini - ONLY HALF! Of the sandwich! - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Wow, likely the biggest sandwich I'd ever had. Pictures do not do it justice, this thing was at least a foot long and weighed like a small baby. We split the pisillo panini on semolina bread and were stuffed from eating just one half each. Quality ingredients, I believe they import most from Italy. Mozzarella was so fresh and tasty, the bread had a nice chew. Italian decorations all over, and the other customers inside all spoke Italian and were clearly regulars as they chatted with the workers. Very small but cute spot inside with some tables. read more

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My cousin recommended that we go here for a sandwich while traveling in New York. He eats here once a week and swears they have the best sandwiches around. We walked from midtown to the financial district and found it tucked away on a side road. You would absolutely miss it if you didn't know where you were going. It's really cute inside, but very tiny. It's cash only but if you don't have cash, you can order online and just pick it up. I ordered the Napoli sandwich which had prosciutto, Buffalo, mozzarella, arugula, and olive oil on it. We opted to have the seated role because as well, it's the best Italian bread. The sandwich was absolutely delicious. While we were in there, we found a menu and realized that they actually had a location in Midtown. We ended up going to that location for dinner and the sandwich was just as great. You can definitely split one sandwich between two people. It was so giant. read more

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This sandwich shop makes some damn good heroes. Tried two different sandwiches for lunch on different days. Tried the #29 Positano Panini and #26 Pisilo Panini. Out of the two would prefer the Positano Panini. Man the sandwich is big really big. Couldn't finish it in one sitting. Needed to take half home for lunch the next day. This is great place to split a sandwich with friends. Also ordering online there is no need to wait or pay. Store is really small and easy to miss. Service was fast and friendly. read more

HUGE Italian sandwiches and a new lunch spot! We originally thought there might be some hot sandwich options (given the name) but it doesn't look like there's any sort of heating elements in the store. The bread is untoasted & comes as is for the sandwiches. I ordered the #31 (Montesarchio) which comes with prosciutto di parma, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, arugula, and balsamic dressing. For ~$20, this was super worth it. They aren't stingy with any of the sandwich fillings, and the proscuitto was delish! Cash only - there's an ATM inside. We placed our orders & got our sandwiches within 2 mins of ordering. Limited seating available. read more

Bro! This place is the total proud and authentic Italian sandwich joint I stumbled on it and am so happy I did. read more

Pisillo Italian Panini - #6. Bologna Panini - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Delicious! Large serving size. It's so good I ate the whole thing! $20 for the sandwich read more

Pisillo Italian Panini - Prosciutto sandwich - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Apparently this is Robert De Niro's sandwich place. The sandwiches are HUGE and super flavorful. Any time I have a picnic or hosting I will deff think of this place. I had the sandwich alone and it lasted me 3 days! read more

I can say as a Brooklynite, without exaggeration, that this is currently my favorite place to eat food from in NYC. I used to work in this neighborhood, and now that I don't, I still think about these sandwiches at least once a week. I'm not going to claim you'll leave feeling as strongly as I do, but I do believe that if you like Italian sandwiches, you'll be highly satisfied by this place. You can't really go wrong with whatever option you go for. My favorite is the Ariccia, but I've tried six or seven of these sandwiches and loved all of them. You're safe to go for whatever you think sounds tastiest to you on the menu. These sandwiches are also big. As someone whose stomach has been called a bottomless pit, eating a full sandwich at a time is doable, but I highly recommend splitting it between two meals or sharing it with someone. All in all, I cannot recommend this place highly enough! read more

Pisillo Italian Panini - Ariccia - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Unbelievably fresh bread, fresh meats and cheese! Huge portion for great price and clean! The customer service makes it even better! Love this place! It's my first time, I'll be back tomorrow read more

Pisillo Italian Panini - Awesome customer service and chefs!!! - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Yummy! My only complaint is that it's too much in one sandwhich. I would rather pay less for just a half sandwhich. I couldn't finish it even over 2 meals... but that's not really a downside for most. read more

Pisillo Italian Panini - 3. Roma Panini - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I'm not generally a sandwich person, but I do love the Italian subs in NYC. Maybe I didn't get the right sandwich, but I thought my order was just ok (daily special). Like I could probably make it at home--there wasn't a wow factor for me. They do give a large portion though and the staff were really nice. Cash only--unless you order online, but it's slightly more expensive. read more

Pisillo Italian Panini - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Our last stop for a quick lunch before leaving NYC. Such a cute and authentic Italian sub shop! The subs were some of the best we've ever had. My only recommendation is to share. These subs are HUGE- like an entire baguette loaf! I split one but neither of us could even finish half. I think one could comfortably feed 4 adults. We'll be back for sure. read more

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This spot looked so cute and I was excited to try it after seeing all the raving reviews, but unfortunately I found to be pretty meh. The sandwiches are rather pricey, but given how large they are, I don't think it's unreasonable. We ordered the Pompeii, and there was a ton of oil from either the sundried tomato or artichoke liquid that dripped everywhere and was a bit unpleasant. The bread was pretty meh--the texture was a bit rough for lack of a better word and it didn't have a ton of flavor, and the other fillings were alright but nothing to write home about. read more

Pisillo Italian Panini - pompeii - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

What a shame!!! The sandwiches used to be a good size,no more.No longer worth the $22 price tag

This is an impressively authentic and convenient sandwich place in a very central Financial District location. The retail space is cozy so plan to order ahead and take out, though be aware that if you don't pay cash at the counter you'll be charged a convenience fee. Both the chicken sandwiches as well as the various Italian cold cuts are tasty; on my most recent visit had a salami sandwich with (very) fresh mozzarella, and was able to choose whole wheat bread as an alternative option at no charge. Other than the hefty markup for credit card ordering, about the only small complaint i would have is the whole wheat bread is slightly on the dry side and the meat is salty. Portions are generous also; strongly recommend if you want to get a taste of real Italian downtown without going to Little Italy. read more

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The sandwiches were pretty bland for me. Service and ambiance was fine. The value per dollar is great (sandwiches are massive), so be ready to save the leftovers. But it's bad either way. The other reviewers must just be blinded by the ridiculous portions read more

Pisillo Italian Panini is a place I learned about when we worked in offices and a colleague mentioned Pisillo in glowing terms which were confirmed when I saw what he would bring back to the office. So I started visiting Pisillo often and, back then, it had a bakery next door that is no longer there. So naturally I could not pass up the opportunity when I was down in the Financial and Pisillos was calling my name... loudly. It's one of those places that reminds me of prepandemic days and they still cut no corners. I orderrd the Pisillo sandwich on very good ciabatta bread, which is a perfect pairing. It is still a hefty sandwich that "has the meats:" prosciutto and porchetta, with fresh Bufala mozz. You taste the freshness in everything, with the arugula and roasted red peppers. The only aspect they were a little short on was the balsamic dressing, but the memories returned to my palate. It's so substantial, that I cut it into quarters along its length; though, I have not found anything that beats Sal, Kris & Charlie's in Astoria. If you know of a better spot, please let me know, but, while in Manhattan, Pisillos is a great bet. Goes well with plantain chips and two could share one of these sandwiches or you could have it for lunch twice. All their sandwiches come in under $20, so it's easy to find good value at Pisillos. I have ordered many of them in the past and you can order the full range of offerings with confidence here. The New York with roasted chicken is not to be overlooked and very satisfying, as is everything I have ordered here. They are consistently good and, even after the hiatus, it's still just as good, which cannot be said for everything. A solid four stars! read more

**CASH ONLY** Was in the area for an appointment and picked up a sandwich for lunch here afterwards. The Pisollo on semolina was incredible and huge (I got three meals out of it). Friendly employees! read more

Pisillo Italian Panini - Pisollo - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

This must be one of the top sandwich spots in NYC. The little, very authentic Italian sandwich shop is not to be missed. (This one is their flagship.) The staff is super nice, always welcome you to the counter with a big smile. The sandwiches are delicious, perfectly paired with the right garnishments, meat/veggie in every bite; if you have no allergies, close your eyes, point your finger to any of the sandwich choices and you won't be disappointed. We try not to visit too often but, at last, once a week isn't so bad, right? read more

I finally tried a Pisillo Italian sandwich and am so glad I did! The hole in the wall has been around since 2013 and has a good amount of regulars. I tried the signature and most popular sandwich, the Pisillo. The sandwich comes with prosciutto di parma, porchetta, bufala mozz, roasted peppers, and arugula, topped with balsamic dressing. What I didn't expect was how big it'd be! Easily a footlong. It came out to about $17 plus tax. I added the cannolis, $3.50 each, for a total bill of $23. The sandwich was good, but the cannolis were delish!!!! The manager mentioned that they came straight from Sicily. Speaking of the manager, Antonio was so welcoming, hospitable and warm. The whole team was! He's done a great job creating a space that feels like a piece of Italy. From the music (Italian pop), food, and history posted on the walls about Pisillo's Italian origin, it was such a pleasant experience. Definitely check it out if you're in the neighborhood, and be ready for leftovers :) Don't forget to add a"buonissimo" at the end! read more

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