All'Antico Vinaio Review - Venice - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"If you’ve vacationed in Florence or just witnessed the TikTok algorithm push Italy content every summer, chances are you’ve seen these focaccia sandwiches. Tourists love them, and now you can get them from the Italian sandwich shop’s location on Abbot Kinney. The hype is as thick and palpable as the stracciatella spread onto these focaccia sandwiches, which are undeniably tasty. If there’s a weak link though, it’s the bread. While it has a nice crunch, it’s a bit dense and sticks to the roof of your mouth. The fillings are the real business, however, like the generous amount of mortadella and pistachio cream in the La Paradiso. Given the general chaos of street parking, long lines, and the overall claustrophobia of Abbot Kinney on the weekends though, consider pushing your Italian sandwich plans to Monday—or maybe head to Lorenzo or Tre Mani instead." - Sylvio Martins