Pino's Sandwiches LA

If you’re in Los Angeles and craving a sandwich that truly hits the spot, Pino’s Sandwiches is the place to go! This isn’t just another sandwich shop — it’s the authentic taste of Florence, Italy, brought straight from the legendary Pino’s there. The bread is always fresh, the ingredients are top-quality, and every sandwich is crafted with the same passion and tradition you’d find in Florence. Perfectly balanced flavors, generous portions, and nothing feels rushed or ordinary. The staff is warm, welcoming, and treat you like family — just like in Italy. Whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch, catering for the office, or want a spot to enjoy a truly authentic meal, Pino’s nails it every time. A hidden gem with roots in Florence, now in LA. Definitely one of my new go-to spots for sandwiches!

look no further for a truly authentic Italian sandwich - each bite transports you to Florence. The ingredients are fresh and taste incredible. The owners and staff are kind, with an appreciation for satisfying their customers. You can tell there is pride in what they serve and how they make each person feel when you walk in. I highly recommend and can’t wait to go back!

I ate at Pino’s sandwich shop in Florence almost daily when I studied abroad and was so excited that they opened a store in LA. The Tuscan sandwich was just as good as I remembered with authentic Italian imported goods and fresh bread. Definitely recommend and I will be coming back soon!

I’ve been to the one in Florence multiple times and when I heard Pino would be opening up a spot in Los Angeles. I was very excited. I went to their grand opening today and the line was very long. However, they had great crowd control and offered cold water bottles to the line. The service was just as amazing as it is in Florence. Pino was there. He was so happy to see everyone, and everyone was sharing their stories about their experience in Florence. The sandwiches are just as amazing as it is in Florence. I can’t wait to come back more to try the other sandwiches. I got the Springtime and it did not disappoint. Congrats Pino and family!

Got Springtime and Italia. Very good and you can taste quality and authenticity. Would come again.

I used to eat at Pino's place in Florence every day when I lived there 20 years ago. I was so excited when he opened in Los Angeles and it did not disappoint. Delicious authentic Tuscan sandwiches!

Awesome new addition to Los Feliz! Their only other location is Florence, so it feels special to have them here. They focus on Italian sandwhiches made with freshly baked schiacciata and high quality imported ingredients. I visited Pino’s for their grand opening and there was already a line out the door and around the block, so the word is out. Pino was even there! I tried the Ghiotto, Gonzo, and Magic ZBD. All were so good and fresh, it was tough to pick a favorite. It tasted just like the sandwiches I’ve had in Italy. Definitely recommend stopping by!

As a French person appreciating good quality ingredients, I had high expectations and Pino Sandwiches LA did not disappoint ! The fresh flavor of the pesto, the generous amount of tomatoes and prosciutto will make you think you are in Florence, Italy. The Focaccia sandwich is served warm, toasted to perfection ! I can’t wait to try more!

Great sandwich! Highly recommend. Nice staff good vibes amazing bread- come support a great local business!

We made a fun Sunday trip to the east side for these incredible sandwiches. A nice compact menu with the Pino traditional choices on the left and the LA specials on the right. We chose the XO and the Tuscan (I added lettuce to mine) and both were delicious! The staff was helpful and efficient and answered our questions. Most of the guests seemed to be doing takeaway. There are a tables both inside and a front patio. Would absolutely recommend and can't wait to go back.

Los Angeles has no shortage of excellent sandwiches--my Valley go-tos are Cavaretta's and Domingo's--but Pino's Sandwiches in Los Feliz offers something truly distinct: a taste of Florence. I opted for the vegetarian Lady D, a thoughtful combination of spinach, burrata, eggplant, sun-dried tomatoes, potatoes, and pesto on freshly baked schiacciata. The bread--Tuscan flatbread similar to focaccia but thinner--was perfectly crisp on the outside and airy inside. Compared with All'Antico Vinaio (which I've tried in NYC), Pino's sandwiches feel lighter and more balanced, while All'Antico leans heartier, cheesier, and more shareable. A fair comparison would require tasting them side by side, but ultimately it comes down to preference and whether you'd rather visit a single-location import direct from Florence or the more established All'Antico with four LA outposts. Practical notes: parking can be tricky, though there's a lot behind the shop and meters in front. At around $20, the sandwiches may feel expensive, but they deliver a distinctive culinary experience. The team was warm and helpful, though they couldn't quite name the top seller from Florence. According to ChatGPT, that would be The Best, a roast beef, vegetable, cheese, and spicy sauce creation dating back to Pino's opening in 1991. It remains customizable today with substitutions like turkey or prosciutto. One improvement I'd suggest: marking "recommended" or "most popular" items on the menu to guide first-time visitors.

Pino's sandwiches located in Los Feliz is the very first branch outside of Florence, Italy. I visited here only a few days after opening day. There were a few seating area inside and a few more in front of the store. My nephew and I came here during lunch time. As expected, it was busy but thanks to sufficient numbers of staff working that day, service was fast. Bread was continuously made and baked throughout the day. Meats and cheese are sliced only after it was ordered to preserve its freshness. We got: Italia - bresaola, parmigiano cheese, fresh tomatoes, lettuce, and pesto. Ganzo - prosciutto, stracciatella cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, caramelized onions The sandwiches are huge! It honestly an be shared by two people. We both didn't finish our sandwiches due to its massive size. They were both very good and delicious. I love that the bread was soft the way I like my bread. Ingredients were great quality. I could see myself coming back here very soon. Open daily. Free private parking available in the back of the store. There's restroom available inside the store.

8/28/2025 Pino's Sandwiches opened in LA! As soon as I heard about it, I knew I had to visit! They opened on August 23rd. Haven't been to their Florence location, so nothing to compare, but super excited to try it! Came here on a Monday, the following week after opening. DELICATO Schiacciata bread was crispy, crunchy and full of olive oil flavor. It was freshly made, as it was still warm. Bread has sea salt flakes baked into it, you get that saltiness that hits your tongue when you first bite into it. It was good bread! The brie cheese were thicker and bigger slices. Super Creamy. Ham was slightly salty, but on the sweeter side. Truffle cream was subtle and in the background. There weren't evenly distributed, so you tasted more on one side than the other. The brie cheese, ham and bread was the star. The Delicato was my fave of the three. If you want a more creamier and sweeter tasting sandwich, this one's for you. XO Right off, the schiacciata bread is the star of this sandwich. However, as I bit into the XO, I didn't think there was anything special about this sandwich. The fillings lacked and all you can really taste is the two breads than the fillings inside. It also tasted bland. Yes, you get the pesto, freshly sliced tomatoes, and mortadella. But mainly it seems like the bread is the star and the fillings are the side characters. I would have enjoyed it more as an open sandwich. I honestly would not recommend this sandwich unless you can get more fillings. The mortadella was delicious and there was barely any! For the price, it just ain't worth getting it. MAGIC ZBD I've read on Google reviews that Pino recommended Magic ZBD to a customer, as that was his favorite sandwich. Salty, spicy salami hits you at first bite. Then the crunchy bread. It is a large bread. About 8 inch sandwich. You cant get all the mozzarella, red bell peppers and onions in one bite, so you're missing components of the sandwich as you're biting into it. The bell pepper and onion was slightly sweetened to balance the salty and spicy salami. I felt it needed something vinegary to balance the whole sandwich. Something was amiss. Once again, I think this would be better as an open sandwich. Too much bread and little fillings. It was okay, but I wouldn't order it again. When I received the XO and Delicato, they were both mislabelled. Had to look at the sandwich descriptions again to see which one was which. One more thing, there were options for pesto or garlic sauce for the sandwiches I've ordered, but no one asked me which one I've wanted. They simply took my order. LINES Were not long. About 5-6 people in front of me. Came in after 12:00pm on a Monday. Some people have already ordered and waiting for their order and others sitting and eating. AMBIANCE / SEATS Not fancy, just a straight forward sandwich shop. I think it would have been nice if the shop looked more authentically like their shop in Florence. There were about 5-6 tables and chairs indoors. There are also about 4 small tables and seats outdoors as well. One unisex bathroom in the back, towards the back entrance towards the parking lot. WAIT TIMES I've read on Google reviews that for opening day, people waited 2 hours in line in the sweltering heat! If you saw the pictures, they were lined all the way outside in the streets past Melbourne Ave. I knew how bad those lines were gonna be, so I avoided the weekend like the plague and came here on a Monday at noon. You order at the "Order Here" desk and then you pay at a separate line with the front register. Wait times varied with each person's order. I waited about 30+ minutes from placing my order to receiving my order. Some people had to wait a little bit longer than others. It was still opening week, so I could see that the workers were still adjusting to the order system. They all did their best to keep the pace and knock out all the sandwiches. CUSTOMER SERVICE Good service. Everyone was professional. There was only one person at the front register. There was clear communication between everyone making sandwiches. They also communicate directly and clarify customer's orders as well. They asked me three times on what my sandwich was and if it was to go, which got a bit annoying by the third time, but I'd rather get my order right than wrong. PARKING There is parking in the back of the shop. You can park where the signs say 1739 Public House Parking. Starfish Sushi is right next to it. No towing, as this is their parking lot. Not huge, but not tiny. I did not know about the parking lot, so I parked a block away. The location has no street parking, so try to park at the shop first. There are so many places with tow away signs so be mindful when you park elsewhere. Given my whole experience, I am disappointed. I'm not sure what I was expecting. No doubt all the components separately were great, but not as a sandwich. Something was amiss. However, I am open to returning to try their other sandwiches.

4.5/5 This one isn't quite at a 4.5/5 yet, but I'm bumping them up so they can get 5 stars because: Los Feliz deserves a fancy sandwich place like this, and I'm really rooting for this place to stick around for a while. Here's the bottom line: the sandwich is good. The bread is good and the meat is good. I feel this place was really lacking vibes when I walked in. There was no music, and the echo in the building was awkward. You can eat outside facing the street, so that's nice. But I probably would not sit inside and eat until they improve the vibe. The staff were nice, just a few quiet young men. I was kinda hoping for a more classic deli feeling, little chit chat, little sample of the meat as it's being sliced, things like that. Or at least the guys having fun. But it's ok, they were nice. When you go to other sandwich places like this, it just feels more buttoned up (or in the groove?) and I felt like the whole vibe was a little timid here. I also feel like for an $18 sandwich, you should load up on the pesto and cheese and meat. I didn't have a big problem with the portion size. It was filling. I just felt like I wasn't getting a premium experience. It's more of a comment on the way sandwich prices everywhere have gone up, but I just feel there used to be tiers of sandwiches. Like a $5 cheap one, $10 mid range, and $15 premium. And now every sandwich place sells an $18 sandwich just because they can, because the other guys do it. Anyways, I'm rooting for this place to keep making a good sandwich, I feel they're in the mid range in terms of quality-to-value, but hey it's still pretty good.

I read about the opening of this shop and the long line during opening day; I even decided to take a look the day before I visited and noticed that they had sold out before closing time! Given the popularity, I decided to check them out on a weekday afternoon, and thankfully there was a small line when I entered. There are menus available at the counter, and you can also see the sandwiches listed on the wall. I found the service to be polite and to the point, and ordering went smoothly. I got the Italia and appreciated the sharp savoriness of the bresaola and Parmesan cheese. It was a tasty sandwich though less filling than I expected. They have a lot of indoor seating with a smaller outdoor patio, and I also noticed that they offer parking in the rear.

I love this style of Italian sandwich. Was happy to try out this new spot in Los Feliz. No line on a Monday. Bright big shop with a nice menu lineup. Went for the Tuscan. The meat, cheese and pesto were all absolutely delicious. I did not love, love, love the consistency of the bread. I forgot to ask them not to press it. It's a crunchier vibe than I'm into. Just a personal preference, that I usually like a softer sandwich bread and not a pressed sammy. I would definitely go back and remind myself to go cold. Very kind people working hard.

I am predispositioned to liking this place because I think Florence is one of the top five cities in the world. This place is well worth the stop. We stopped on a holiday afternoon and would have had little wait but they were cooking fresh foccia. We ordered the Ghiotto, Florentino, and Spring Time. The bread had a wonderful crunch and was light, as my spouse said "It's great because it's tasty but it didn't feel like you're eating a loaf of bread". The Ghiotto was my favorite. The mixture of the porchetta and pesto and sundried tomatoes was perfect!. The Florentino was very good too, the salami was tasty and the Pesto with grilled onions was the bomb. I'm not a truffle fan but the truffle cream added depth to the selection. The Springtime brought its back to Italy with the prosciutto. There's limited seating for about 30 people total over 9 tables. Prices are in line with any other sandwich shop in LA. There is a parking lot behind the building with a back door entrance. We will be back many times!

We had the XO and Ganzo. Both were delicious, everything tasted very fresh, it reminded us of when we initially had these sandwiches in Italy. For the first time we also had dessert from pino's, the toasted schiacciata with Nutella was wonderful. Service is great, employees were very welcoming. So glad we have a Pino's in LA now, will definitely be back.

As a French person appreciating good quality ingredients, I had high expectations and Pino' Sandwiches LA did not disappoint ! The fresh flavor of the pesto, the generous amount of tomatoes and prosciutto will make you think you are in Florence, Italy. The Focaccia sandwich is served warm, toasted to perfection ! I can't wait to try more!

Wow. Amazing sandwhiches. One of the best I've had in LA. People need to come by and try it.

So first off, the A/C needs to be turned ALL THE WAY UP. I was suffocating inside and the workers making the sandwiches were sweating through their T-Shirts. The gentlemen asking for your order and simultaneously cutting the meats for your sandwich kept wiping the sweat off his forehead with his arm and the back of his hand. Besides that, I was hoping it was going to be good but the SpringTime sandwich had hardly any flavor. I could only taste the bread and the lettuce. I asked for 2, one with Pesto (which they didn't add much of) and one with Garlic. They messed up and gave me 2 with Pesto. I didn't want to wait for them to correct it as the line was getting longer. I won't be giving this place a second chance.

The review is more about safe food handling and not the food. When I got there, the guys were very friendly and welcoming. They got my order and started working on it. The spatula that they use to grab the sandwiches being warmed up fell to the ground. One worker picked it up and put it back on the counter. They did not wash it or replace it. They kept using it. At that point, all the heating machines were full of sandwiches and di lost track of my order. They were having a hard time identifying which sandwich belonged to who. They kept using the dirty spatula and I ended up getting a wrong sandwich. I didn't eat it because I was a little disgusted about the spatula. I'll try it again soon because they do look good and some customers that were there mentioned they have gone multiple times because it's so good. I'm hoping management can train better about safe food handling.

Super disappointed because we've been wanting to try this place for so long. First time was opening day (understandable) and the line was too long. Then when we went back, and the guy behind the counter asked "is the sign not out there? We're not taking orders until 3" since they were out of bread. Unfortunate because we drove a long way to try this place.

4.75 stars - wonderful fresh ingredients and friendly staff, the sandwiches are huge and filling. Couldn't eat more than 4 bites! I think they could be more generous with the cheese as all the sandwiches we got had little cheese relative to the meet, vegetables and sauces which were plentiful.

Pinos sandwiches are just amazing as I eat sandwiches pretty often but to be able to be at pinos here in LA is everything... The bread and the meats and cheeses are just everything, makes me want to go everyday ! A must try for anyone who loves sandwiches and wants to try a new place !

I was excited to try this place! I ordered the Tuscan pesto panino. It tasted amazing! Especially the bread. Staff were friendly. They seemed to still be getting familiar with the different orders. Panino was a good size and filling. Prices were okay. They take card/apple pay. They seemed to have parking in the back. But it's easy to access by foot. I didn't eat there but they had a few tables inside and outside. Will hopefully be coming back!

The best sandwich you've ever had. I was so happy to be able to make the grand opening in LA! We went last year to the Florence location in Italy, never dreaming it would make its way to LA! The Pino family and staff were amazing, they gave us all water while waiting in line in the heat and were so nice! We all got signed t-shirts and the food was just as good as I remembered. It was also so beautiful inside and it was so nice seeing all the fresh ingredients on display.

I've been waiting to try Pino's and it did not disappoint. The sandwiches lived up to all my expectations. I got the Ghiotto. The star of the show was the bread. Wow. Overall, great vibes. I can't wait to come back and eat my way through the menu! Thank you to Kev & the whole team!

The food is spectacular, just like they make it in Florence! The team was helpful and very friendly. I was happy to enjoy the indoor seating on a very hot summer day, but really like that there is an outdoor patio too!

I wanted to visit the Florence location the last time I visited but didn't have a chance. My sandwich was SO GOOD and was big enough to split with my partner. I had the XO. I am pretty picky and am always customizing something and I appreciated how they asked me upfront if I wanted to change anything when I got to the toppings. The panini press took a little bit of time but I understand as they are still working out their opening logistics. Their staff were working very hard and I know once they have their flow down it's going to be even better! Would LOVE if they got a wine/beer license!! I am SO happy they are here and can't wait to go back!

I used to eat at Pino's place in Florence every day when I lived there 20 years ago. I was so excited when he opened in Los Angeles and it did not disappoint. Delicious authentic Tuscan sandwiches!

I will forever love these sandwiches. They are the BEST. It was lovely reconnecting with Pino since I studied in Florence back in 2018. Wonderful experience. I feel so lucky to have a Pino's here in LA!

Great customer service, staff is welcoming and friendly, Magic ZBD is really good, with a Galvanina green tea with lemon. Forsure coming back again!!!

Amazing just like their mother ship in Firenze! Ingredients taste just like I remember them abroad. Pino was there for the grand opening. 2+ hour wait and never was so happy with the happy customers to be there. They brought out water to quench our thirst in the hot day. So special to be part of this amazing opening and overjoyed they are now here within driving distance! See them in Florence too!

I ate eat at Pino's Sandwiches daily when I studied abroad in Florence so I could not miss the grand opening in Los Angeles. Most of the ingredients are imported and the sandwich was as good as I remember! The bread is a standout and the sandwich was still served on wood round plates! Couldn't be more excited that Pino and his family chose LA for their new location. Will definitely make the drive from the valley to eat here again (many times)!

Lovely schiacciata, simple sandwiches made from great ingredients, welcoming staff. What's not to love? ----------------------

We had such a wonderful experience at Pino's Italian Sandwiches! The sandwiches were fresh, delicious, and full of flavor. We even had the pleasure of meeting Pino, the founder, who was so friendly and welcoming--it made our visit extra special. Definitely one of the best Italian sandwich spots around, and I'll be coming back for sure!

I first had Pinos sandwiches in Florence, Italy. I was excited to see a location had opened in Los Feliz. I had the springtime sandwich with pesto sauce and it was amazing. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. The light yellow walls give off a very warm and cozy atmosphere.

Ordered the XO and The Best to try. Both were delicious . The Best in particular had such an interesting yet yummy combo of ingredients. I need to go back and order it again but I may ask to not have them pressed. I will say having them pressed created a nice crispiness to the bread though. The sandwiches are actually pretty substantial too. I got full eating half of the XO. Had to put the rest of the sandwiches in the fridge for later. They actually hold pretty well and still tasted good after hours in the fridge and a couple minutes in the toaster oven. Went on a late Wed afternoon and it was pretty chill inside. The workers are really nice too.

Thrilled that Pino's has chosen LA as their first out-of-Florence, Italy site and imported most of the ingredients. The homemade focaccia obviously created with flour from Italy is incredible, not to mention every morsel. So difficult to choose but I had the fiorentina with truffle cream but added their homemade pesto (saw them making it while in line). Melt in your mouth crazy fireworks flavors! Thank you Pino and can't wait to see you in Florence at your home restaurant again next month!

The best panino I had in Italy is now in LA and it brought me right back. Ingredients are imported and fresh. I will come here as much as I possibly can. It is truly the best of the best!

Truly not a better sandwich spot in the world! Tuscan sandwiches with flavors from all of an Italy and Pino is the greatest.

The sandwiches were awesome. I got the Lady D to eat there and The Best to take home. The 2 hr wait was worth it! The bread was as good or better than what I remember in Florence.