Panino Rustico of Bensonhurst

The restaurant is located in the Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn. They prepare Italian/American cuisine and have multiple locations. Soups, appetizers, bruschetta, large variety of paninis, wraps, crepes, desserts and beverages are available. They offer breakfast all day. Servers are available for dining in. I ordered a grilled chicken panini and side order of spinach. It was very good and well-prepared. Friendly and helpful staff.

I finally stopped by this spot for a bite (have been planning on it for a while). It's small and it was very busy, but I really liked the atmosphere there. It feels like a great neighborhood spot. I got a cappuccino, and it was probably one of the best cappuccino's I've had. They have quite a selection of panini's, making it difficult to make a choice. I got a panini to go and I was surprised by how quickly it was prepared. It was delicious and huge! Sadly, it's a little out of the way for me, otherwise I'd be here all the time. But I'll be stopping by when I'm in the area.

The number of different options was exciting yet overwhelming. I was unaware a panini could have so many variations! Very fresh ingredients and I would come here again.

If I can give this place 10 stars I would I tried this place on a whim and boy am I happy I did Panini’s always come fresh never frozen always hot and always in record time! Today is New Year’s Day and I just ordered and received a piping hot Panini a fresh crêpe and a large cup of their signature fries best addition to the menu they even threw in a magnet thank you you guys you guys are doing a great job

Gem of a place. Excellent Paninis (Exhaustive list). Superb staff. Requested for outdoor seating even though it wasn’t setup and within minutes they complied. Utterly delicious Roast Beef panini. The yellow car outside was the best part of the place.

Whenever people ask what's my favorite restaurant in my neighborhood, Panino Rustico is always my answer. It is a casual Italian spot for panini, crepes and coffee. The owner and their staff are super friendly. This is a place that everyone will feel like home ＊savory crepe w. smoked ham, cherry tomato mozzarella and basil pesto For mains, I really love their savory crepes. The savory crepe I got this time was generously stacked with multiple layers of smoked ham and overflowing amount of cherry tomatoes. While for dessert, don't sleep on their sweet crepes (I like their banana nutella and cinnamon sugar). ＊bruschetta w. mozzarella, tomato and basil pesto ＊bruschetta w. asparagus, parmigiano reggiano and truffle oil Our go-to order is their bruschetta with mozzarella and tomatoes for sharing. The sourdough is perfectly crispy. ＊panini w. smoked salmon, goat cheese, red onion, avocado & truffle oil ＊panini w. grilled chicken, fontina, bacon, hot pepper, avocado,honey mustard Of course you have to try their signature panini with toppings of your choice! ＊spring mix with grape tomato, cranberries, walnuts, avocado, balsamic and olive oil Very refreshing. We added grilled chicken for some proteins. ＊iced mocha w. whipped cream Their iced mocha and iced cappuccino are also very authentic and delectable. Like a liquid tiramisu.

omg. I came here with my sister who is from the area & I’ve never had a better little brunch experience. The panini is one of the best I’ve ever had and my toasted marshmallow latte was better than Starbucks. If I could give this place a 100/5 I would. The crepe was also amazing. Ingredients taste so so fresh. THE SERVICE deserves 5 stars on its own. Most considerate staff and I wish I lived here so I could come everyday.

I rarely leave bad reviews, but this time I just couldn’t stay silent. I ordered coffee and food for brunch around 12:50 PM since I was too busy with clients to go out. The delivery arrived only at 2:25 PM. almost an hour and forty minutes later. All the coffee I ordered for the office was, of course, cold. I also ordered sets of forks and knives because we don’t have any in the office. But they weren’t included. I had to eat a large ham crepe with my hands, and it was cold too. We don’t have a microwave at work, so there was no way to reheat it. In the end, instead of having brunch, I ended up with cold not tasty food that I had to throw away. I’m not sure whether this was Grubhub’s or the restaurant’s fault, but the experience was just terrible. I won’t be ordering from this place again.

Been a regular at Panino Rustico for years and have been to other locations. This one slaps, just like the rest. Very friendly service. Get their creamy basil dressing and buy some to take home, thank me later. P44 is my go-to but honestly all paninis and crepes are good.

Whenever people ask what's my favorite restaurant in my neighborhood, Panino Rustico is always my answer. It is a casual Italian spot for panini, crepes and coffee. The owner and their staff are super friendly. This is a place that everyone will feel like home ＊savory crepe w. smoked ham, cherry tomato mozzarella and basil pesto For mains, I really love their savory crepes. The savory crepe I got this time was generously stacked with multiple layers of smoked ham and overflowing amount of cherry tomatoes. While for dessert, don't sleep on their sweet crepes (I like their banana nutella and cinnamon sugar). ＊bruschetta w. mozzarella, tomato and basil pesto ＊bruschetta w. asparagus, parmigiano reggiano and truffle oil Our go-to order is their bruschetta with mozzarella and tomatoes for sharing. The sourdough is perfectly crispy. ＊panini w. smoked salmon, goat cheese, red onion, avocado & truffle oil ＊panini w. grilled chicken, fontina, bacon, hot pepper, avocado,honey mustard Of course you have to try their signature panini with toppings of your choice! ＊spring mix with grape tomato, cranberries, walnuts, avocado, balsamic and olive oil Very refreshing. We added grilled chicken for some proteins. ＊iced mocha w. whipped cream Their iced mocha and iced cappuccino are also very authentic and delectable. Like a liquid tiramisu.

I happen to love Panino in bensonhurst. Well, i did up until mayb a year ago. I still go because the food is delicious. My issue is the price. It's extremely expensive and any little thing you add on has a price and u don't even get a full amount. I would be there a few times a week instead of twice a month if the prices were better and lately the service is extra slow only when the Boss is not there and that's a shame. All and all food amazing. price and service can be worked on.

Love to see a place like this in an ever changing neighborhood. Went with a Proscuitto and fresh mozzarella panini with pesto and tomato. You got to choose the everything panini bread and when its toasted it adds that much more flavor. It was good and got the job done for lunch. I will add that its a bit pricey though with the panini and drink coming to $20 but in reality eating out is expensive these days anyway. The girls who work the front are friendly and the service is great. Definitely looking to come back and try some of their other paninis!

Service sucked, plain and simple. There were three young ladies there that did barely anything. Took forever to clean tables, to take the order to do anything really. Food was okay, nothing especial. Very disappointed.

Always a treat when I stop by for a panini! The prices are a bit expensive but it makes up for it in that the portions are quite big and the ingredients taste fresh. I personally love getting any of their paninis with prosciutto. Also it's a MUST to get it on an everything bagel ($1 more). The bread is on the salty side but still worth it! My only feedback is that every time I get it, I notice the bread always gets quite burnt.

This place never ever disappoints been there twice within the last 2 weeks and have been going/ordering from here for years. Fantastic always , great bread great ingredients and good prices!! Def recommend

I ordered 26, grilled chicken with avocado & goat cheese, with everything panini. The panini itself was really good, but the chicken was a bit dry. My friend ordered 38 which was really good. I also ordered the nutella latte which is on the sweeter side of coffees and it was good. The mocha latte is a little less sweet compared to the nutella latte and was also really good. My group didn't have to wait and was seated immediately. Parking around the area is a little tough though as it's residential. Servers were very sweet. There are many tables that could sit 2-6. Great for grabbing brunch with your friends!

When I come back to the old neighborhood, I love stopping by for a bite at Panino Rustico, tonight, we had, Caesar salad, fresh, Burata with tomato and The veggie wrap. We were served by Mia, who was a delight, she was very quick and efficient taking our orders. The atmosphere was very pleasant. I give panino rustico five stars, if you live in Brooklyn or visit often I suggest you come here!!

I was craving crepes and saw that this was the closest spot that sells them. I wasn't even planning on ordering a panini but good thing I did. The crepe was okay, but that's not something easy to mess up. Let's get back to the panini. Ordered a P50. Steak, pepper jack, yellow cheese, bacon, red onion, and chipotle mayo, and it came with a side of potato salad (which i think you only get when you dine in). I loved how it had the perfect crunch! And it tasted so good!! Excited to try other paninis from here.

I've been wanting to try the Paninis from here and finally got to. The picture attached is actually from my 2nd visit since I forgot to take a picture on my first visit. On my first visit, I ordered a chicken panini (forgot which one specifically). I felt out crunchy the outside of the panini was that I got too excited and forgot to take a picture, and after 1 bite I didn't stop till it was all gone. The sandwich was sooo good, perfect taste, perfect texture, perfect proportions of everything. The very next day I had to try another panini just to be sure that other items were good as well. On my second visit, I ordered a P33 (Hot pastrami, swiss cheese (but I switched it out for pepper jack instead), mustard, and pickles) to go. The reason why I chose pastrami was because I'm very picky when it comes to pastrami and figured this would be a miss. But I was wrong, this was also so good! Might be on a mission to try every panini here!

The service is great! The iced coffee is also very good! You can't go wrong with any of the salads. However, try and stay away from their grilled chicken and the turkey. The grilled chicken is always full of veins and the turkey is slimy. There are many other paninis to choose from.

I've been wanting to find a cafe that reminds me of the old neighborhood where people float in and out sharing stories, commentary, and updates on family members everyone seems to know from around the way. I felt so taken care of by the staff. It's not customer service, but more like how they treat patrons from around the way. I took my time with their mortadella and fontina savory crepe partly because it was massive, but also because the conversation around me was such a mixed bag. All of their espresso drinks are made authentic to what you would get in Italy. Our server even explained what to expect in the kindest warmest way. Add to that his friendly banter and a cannoli and how can you not fall in love with this place?

Thankful for local spots staying open and feeding us in this pandemic. Truly Grateful. We must have drove by this spot so many times but never got food from here. My only guess is - while working in the city - panini spots are a dime a dozen, and I usually pick up dinner in the city. COVID changed the way we live, the way we eat and where to eat. Had the opportunity to try a few paninis here and it was a hit for my family. Really love their roast chicken & broccoli rabe, porchetta & broccoli rabe (both reminds me so much of the Dinic roast pork & broccoli rabe sandwich in the Reading Terminal Market in Philly). Make it EXTRA - add the "everything" panini!!! - it's like a jar of the Trader Joe's everything but the bagel seasoning! So good!!! My kids love the chicken & bacon, and anything with prosciutto in it! We have this place on our dinner rotation when we just want something quick for dinner. So glad they stayed open and continues to feed this Bensonhurst community. #goodeats #theyelplife

Panino Rustico sets the gold standard for paninis - they've absolutely mastered their craft. Each sandwich is perfectly put together with great flavor combinations, & you really can't go wrong with any panini you choose. Also, they don't skimp on the portions - each sandwich is more than enough to share between 2 people. I stopped by to order a few paninis to go (P20, P35, P48), and the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful in providing recommendations. My parents and I really enjoyed our lunch, & we'll definitely be back! Highly recommend stopping by this neighborhood gem!

My favorite panini spot when I'm in the Bensonhurst area. Everything is freshly made and if you order it's ready to pick up very quick. I have tried their other panini which are also good as well but my go to panini is P34 - Roast beef with mozzarella and gravy. The roast beef is tasty and moist; bread is just pressed and toasted just enough, the mozz adds a bit of cheesiness, and the gravy just yummy!

Hands down the best paninis I've ever had! They have such a diverse selection of different sandwiches to choose from! I've tried their chicken sandwich, smoked salmon and goat cheese, but my go to order is always the OG caprese. You can't go wrong with that melty mozarella cheese paired with tomato and pesto. Such a classic combination! I also tried their sweet Nutella crepes - SO good!! The crepe is perfectly chewy and soft and tastes amazing if you want to end your meal with a dessert. Highly recommend their panini sandwiches here and the crepes!

Best panini I've ever had!!!! Everything we ordered was perfection fresh and tasty. Pictures dont do justice for the taste buds.

Been coming here since middle school and the quality is just as good if not better! Dined in for a quick lunch, ordered P38 and P24 - both were delicious! P38 had chicken, avocado, bacon and honey mustard - a great combo. The P24 had prosciutto, mozzarella, sun dried tomato and fresh basil, the flavors worked well but was a bit salty for my taste. Overall great place for paninis (massive portions) and friendly staff too!

The food has always been amazing and most of the workers are friendly and very accommodating. Just make sure that you check your receipt (if you order delivery) and want to add a tip. This has happened to me so many times with them!! I place the order over the phone, tell them to ADD THE TIP to my credit card and they always "yes" me to death instead of adding the damn tip! so the poor delivery guy gets no tip. This should not be this difficult!

Love their crepes. My favorite one is the strawberry, banana, and Nutella. One portion is enough for two people to share.

Post Covid has definitely impacted the quality of the food slightly, hence the 4/5 stars, but it is still a very solid restaurant for paninis in the heart of Bensonhurst. The menu is really large, but don't expect to eat there as there are limited seats. I've had about 10-15 different paninis since I wanted to try everything from the roast beef to the capri panini. Both pickup and delivery are very on point, with the food remaining hot even after it was delivered. Small homey vibe inside the place, but again, don't expect to sit down and enjoy your panini on premise.

I ordered to pick up on a weekday afternoon and was pleasantly surprised at the fact that every table was occupied. I ordered the E6 which was the apple fig with balsamic glaze and grilled chicken and it was very good. The chicken was nicely seasoned and actually grilled with a smoky taste. Also got the A4 which was mixed cured meats and cheese and it was delicious. Very good place to have lunch and coffee!

When you need your salty prosciutto fix, there is no better place to go than Panino Rustico. Every time I've done a takeout order, it's for the same thing - a panini packed with prosciutto, mozzarella, arugula, and balsamic. Call me a creature of habit, but it's SO good. I'm usually super full and can't even think about dessert, but next time I swing by, I'll definitely have to order one to give a try.

The owner is very friendly and takes good care of the property and store..., they're very busy all the time. The parking is killer though. Too many cars double and in crosswalks blocked and fire hydrant's . Always seems hectic outside.

Bomb paninis that hit the spot every time. Will definitely continue to return. Called for pickup and my order was ready within 10-15 minutes. Minimal contact, staff are friendly, and the paninis come out fresh and delicious. My personal favorite go to is P35 with chipotle mayo- IT'S SO GOOD!! (P35 is turkey, fontina, bacon, avocado, with creamy basil dressing)

So many different types of paninis to choose from but all of them are equally tasty. Came here on a weeknight and brought my dog along. It's great that there is outdoor seating here. My wife had P20 and I had P34. Both were delicious. It's great to bite into a panini that is crispy and hot. We also had smoothies that were nice and refreshing. The waitstaff here is very friendly and attentive. They even gave my dog his own water bowl! $10 for a panini is worth it as it is filling. Remember, this place is CASH ONLY.

Great food. Great service. Friendly and positive crew. Expensive but some of the sandwiches are worth it! Their coffee taste good! Kind of small place to dine in but still great! Fast delivery, fast business. Would recommend this place for dates and lunch.

Got chicken and broccoli rabe wrap and it was dry like a bone!! Very surprised and disappointed!!

The food is so fresh and full of flavor! Absolutely delicious, we ordered a tuna panini, chicken and peppers and a savory crepe and they were packed beautifully and just yummy

Definitely a hidden gem in Bensonhurst. Our table of three arrived on a Saturday around 11 AM and luckily was seated with minimal wait time. Although their menu focuses on panini's, they do offer a variety of breakfast foods and crepes. I ordered a P15 - Mozzarella with tomato, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil ($6.99). The food was delicious and definitely lives up to the high praises previous yelp reviews provided. The bread had just the right amount of crispiness and the ingredients tasted very fresh. Our waitress came around several times to check up on us and to ensure everything was to our liking. Only downside I experienced was feeling a bit rushed towards the end, but understandable because it was starting to get crowded. If I'm ever in the neighborhood I would definitely return for their paninis and crepes. FYI - CASH ONLY

Any panini will satisfy you !!! Definitely get their specialty drinks the Nutella one will rock your socks off !!! The staff is so friendly and ask for their recommendations,they definitely know their menu well !!!

I fall in love with this place each day !! Paninis super good and juicy Crepe so yummy not dry and for 4$ i love the cup of icecream they gave me Most likely gonna order here everyday

Sandwiches to die for. Plus soups,salads and more. Espresso like in Italy. Friendly servers,seating there you feel like "beato fra le donne"..

Can't go wrong here. We order delivery a LOT. Always get the olives and bread ends. Nice to sit outside now that the weather is nice! I almost always get the E9. The A5 is also a winner. Love their drinks too (good coffee and tea). Also love their crepes. Like I said, can't go wrong with pretty much anything here. Service is also great every time. So glad to have this spot in the neighborhood!

The soups are fantastic, and the choices available for paninis should fit just about anyones taste. We have been a customer for years and have never had a problem. Enjoy!

Food was average. the wait time was atrocious. the staff was friendly, but clearly regulars are given priority in service over walk ins. If you like the Bronx Tale vibe of 1970's Bensonhurst, this is the place for you. Otherwise the one in Bay Ridge is better.

Called for pickup - was super quick and easy. Seamless transaction. Minimal contact was really appreciated. You couldn't have asked for a better experience. When I got home, paninis were perfect. We ordered the p18 (prosciutto) p50 (flank steak) and p20 (chicken). My favorite was the prosciutto! Will definitely be reordering the prosciutto next time. The flank steak was very flavorful as well. The chicken was lacking some sauce (I forgot to ask!!!!) but overall very clean and simple. Will definitely be back here soon. Also- don't forget the iced cap!!

If I could give this place 0 stars I would, never ordering from here ever again. Ordered for takeout P38 (Grilled chicken panini with fontina cheese, hot cherry peppers, avocado and bacon) and W3 (grilled eggplant wrap). It's become clear not only does no one follow instructions, they also do not know how to cook. The eggplant wrap was drowned in balsamic vinegar which has specifications to opt it out from the wrap it was not even edible. The P38 panini, the chicken was raw, pink and cold to the touch. The first 2 bites I had seemed fine, until the 3rd bite I come face to face with a raw, cold, pink piece of chicken. Immediately I went to spit it out and ran to the bathroom to try to vomit. Serving raw chicken to your customers is disgusting, high health and safety issue. What if I was pregnant? This happened once in the past and still decided to give this establishment a chance. What a big mistake. Order with caution, or go elsewhere. Overpriced and expect to receive a special food poisoning to your meal. Hard pass, should be ashamed.

Eat there often and order for delivery. Everything is delicious. Service is great friendly atmosphere and very clean. Would recommend them 100 percent .

Panino rustico has the best panini bread ever and their sandwiches are all delicious. I always get my P35 with an iced cappuccino!

Seriously great spot. I came here with my boyfriend and my dog. They let us sit outside with the dog. The waiter was super sweet. He even brought out some water for my dog. We got the burrrata with fig sauce. Yummmmm! We split a grilled chicken panini with goat cheese and avacado. Double yummmm. We got the Nutella and canola crepe with extra Nutella. Everything was so fresh and delicious. Wait staff was super sweet and helpful. Would definitely go back.

I discovered this place in 2013 and I'm so glad I did! I always get p18 which is one of their most popular items, but I can never finish a whole panini and it doesn't taste good when I reheat it the next day! They have an alfresco area during the warmer days. So I actually filmed a little short for a school assignment in their outdoor seating area once, and they were so nice about it and accommodating! I'm really dying to try their crepes though.

I paid extra for a large salad but they were missing half of the components. Apples, blueberries, and cranberries were missing.

A lot of my friends have raved about this place and I finally got the chance to try it out. I'm not really a panini fanatic, nor do I claim to be, but I know when food is prepared well and that counts for something right? First off before anything else, this place has got a great cafe-like vibe. Very homey and comforting for a casual lunch or a coffee, but at the same time the warm feeling you get here is also good for a date. They have a pretty extensive menu for panini sandwiches but I had this gut feeling that I can't go wrong with any of them so I decided to go for P20 and P24. The paninis were pressed and toasted to perfection with just a slight char. The P24 has imported prosciutto with smoked mozzarella, basil, and sun dried tomatoes all of which were very fresh and complimented each other very well. But my favorite of the 2 has to be P20 which has the grilled chicken, basil pesto, mozzarella, and roasted red peppers. I could be biased though cause I love pesto, but who doesn't?? After this first experience with paninis I now have a better understanding of what a great panini should be. Its not about having a multitude of overwhelming flavors. It's about having an outstanding Italian bread that can be great as a stand-alone, paired with high quality ingredients that complement each other with similar dimensions for that perfect bite. I can only imagine what the rest of their menu is like....or I can just taste everything they have. I think I'll choose the latter.

I've been here a few times for take out, I have nothing negative to say at all. Delicious and they make it exactly how you want it.

I ordered a P15 panini and at first it was amazing. As i got to the other half however I've realize theres a fishy taste. I decided to open up the panini and realize there is bits of raw fish. I am in my second trimester of pregnancy. This is not ok. I'm not sure if the baby will be affected it. I've ordered from here plenty of times and it never disappointed me until today.

Great lunch spot in the Bath Beach/Bensonhurst area! You can never go wrong with grabbing a panini and a coffee for lunch from here. Service is very friendly as well. The place is small but they still have a few tables for larger groups of 4-5 if needed. Perfect spot for grabbing a quick lunch in the area

Panino Rustico OVERALL: 8.1/10 Wow, a high review! Ding ding ding! This place is a hidden gem! It's in a quiet block.. They always have a decent amount of people inside. FOOD: 8.1/10 We got the crepe with prosciutto mozarella and ish, the chicken avocado panini and the barata with fig glaze... The crepe was AMAZING, I didn't expect it to be that good. It's a savory crepe and they didn't make the crepe too thin since we had to eat it so it's good. The panini on the other hand wasn't as good as when I had it last time. The barata cheese was something new, and it didn't disappoint at all. SERVICE: 10/10 Great service, everyone provides great hospitality and constantly asked us if everything is okay, etc. CLEANLINESS: 10/10 Clean ATMOSPHERE: 10/10 Great vibe to the place altho it doesn't look anything special, great place to talk. #food #panini #italian #yelp #review #nofilter