Pisillo Italian Panini

This place is a gem. Clean, excellent service and huge portions! They slice the meat to order, house made dressing and amazing quality. I will be craving this. Definitely order #26, the Pisillo. Bonus, they have a fair amount of seating and good music.

I used to go to Subway for "healthy" food around here until I came across Pisillo: what an upgrade. The staff is super friendly and helpful. The bread is amazing, and the portion is humongous. The food in general is fresher than any chain restaurant I tried. I'm glad I gave this place a try and never regret it. A big shout out to the manager (I'm sorry I didn't catch her name).

Where to start - the bread, the meats and cheeses, the staff? ABSOLUTELY, yes. All are amazing. This is kind of a hidden gem. The cross-sections of the sandwiches are superb; thick, flavorful, and it makes you want more. Definitely come check out this place - best around.

While recommend this place I do think that they could put a little more meat on the sandwich #2 for the price that they charge. The meat to bread/arugula ratio needs to be adjusted. I also ordered the #18 and that definitely had more meat on it. It was spicy but super yummy.

I was just looking on google maps for an Italian Sandwich shop and this place popped up. It a small shop right off of 6th Ave near Bryant park. I got their PISILLO: Prosciutto Di Parma, Porchetta, Bufala Mozz, Roasted Peppers, Arugula, Balsamic Dressing. It was huge and it filled me up it had fresh cut meat and a good amount of sauce the bread was a bit hard but overall it was a good sandwich and it filled me up, I couldn’t finish the whole thing. The staff was super friendly and they had a spot to sit down and eat out of the snow and cold.

The BEST Italian sandwich in town! I got the Napoli, and you could just taste how fresh the ingredients were. And the bread?? So fresh and delicious! They take great care preparing your sandwich. And this was easily 3 meals for me! Definitely check this place out!

I work across the street and come here relatively frequently… it would be more frequently if calories weren’t a consideration. This place is amazing. The flavor of the sandwiches will blow you away from the cheese to the veggies to the bread. They are also very affordable and also very large. You can easily spread this out to two meals or share a sandwich. You can also custom make your own sandwich. The staff at this place are also lovely and quick with making your order. The restaurant it self is very clean and old school feeling. There are few high top places to eat your sandwich but seating is limited. Cannot recommend this place and cannot wait to go back.

Best sandwich i ever had hands down!!! I highly recommend this place to everyone if you wanna experience a truly authentic Italian panini, the customer service was excellent and kind they helped me choose the best sandwich 10/10 highly recommended!

While scouring Yelp looking for lunch while shopping at Macy's we agreed to go to Pisillo. I had the L'aquila and my wife had the Capri. My wife claimed it was one of the best sandwiches she ever had. For me it was the best sandwich I ever had. And I am 69. If you want a good sandwich go elsewhere. If you want the best sandwich, there is no better place than Pisillo's. We brought leftovers for lunch the next day but could not wait so had them for breakfast.

Oh boy! This sandwich is so huge it's not cut into half but served cut into quarters. That being said- it was packed full of all promised ingredients (Italian meats, cheeses, toppings). Service was so friendly and authentic (heard them speaking Italian). I ordered the 26 on Seminole and it was so good! The amount of balsamic was perfect (I could taste it well enough but it didn't cause the sandwich to be soggy). The prices listed online were about $1-2 cheaper than what the sandwich actually costs when purchased in person.

After having lunch at the financial district Pisillo's, we decided we would get our dinner at the Midtown one. We ordered two sandwiches to go, and they were made quick and looked exactly like what we had for lunch. This store is about the same size inside and the decor is exactly the same. I liked that the articles on the walls were the same too. The store takes credit card and cash, so that was nice but we used cash again. Sandwiches were made in minutes. Ate half on the train home and I will be dreaming about this seeded bread for weeks! Definitely a must when visiting the city.

I read other Yelp reviews and decided to try this place out. I ordered the #14, and it is probably the best sandwiche I've ever had in my life. Ingredients were fresh and delicious. I wish I found this place sooner in my trip because I would've eaten here every day. Also, it as just a great experience because of the guys working there. I was greeted when I walked in and told that if I had and any questions, please just ask. There were three young guys working, and they were all very friendly. It was very refreshing to see great customer service again when it's been so hard to find. I can't wait for my next trip to the City so that I can go back to Pisillo!

My son treated us to these sandwiches last week! He brought them home from the Times Square location. They were no doubt some of the best sandwiches we have tried. Fantastic! The tuna, the prosciutto , the chicken all were terrific! Def recommend !

Great sandwich spot! Located in a little shop on 38th off 6th Ave. it gets busy so def recommend getting there before lunch time (12pm) so avoid a long wait. I came at 1250pm on a Thursday. The guy at the counter promised me a sandwich made in two mins. I was paid and out of the door by 12:53pm! Large portions! One sandwich can feed you and others well. Fresh product's and tasty sandwiches. A lot of these types of sandwich spots only take card but Pisillo takes credit card! Super helpful.

Pleasantly surprised that they had a location near the office but unfortunately it's not as good as I remember. Service is quick enough. Ambience is minimal but there might be enough space if you really need to chow down here. Used to patronize the downtown location so I rallied the office team to hit the new midtown location for lunch. My Pisillo sandwich was richer than I remember and not as satisfying. Still, it was a hit with my teammates so it's been added to the lunch rotation which means I'll be back to try something else. The sandwiches are still comically large, stuffed with meats sliced to order. I'd recommend sharing.

Really great sandwiches, extremely high price point. The worker was super helpful with answering our questions. For two sandwiches and a small tip, it was almost $50. The sandwiches were large but I would rather have a smaller sandwich that I can finish in one sitting for a better price point. Because after saving it for later, it was a little soggy and not great for leftovers.

this is a solid sandwich - did it change my life? no. but it cured the craving so four stars it is the food: i got the spiciest sandwich they had, #18 i believe. they PACK it in with hot peppers and it's so good - my only thing is i dont love the bread they use. not that fresh and just sitting out. the service: super quick and friendly the vibe: it's fine, super casual quick to go spot

A true hidden gem authentic Italian sub shop. Skip Al Antico Viano and go here to get a classic Roma Panini on the sesame roll. These sandwiches are HUGE and inexpensive as well

classic sandwiches that don't skimp on flavor or portion paid around $20 for this sandwich and i'm saving the other half for dinner cause it's so big simple ingredients but so flavorful but to be expected of italian sandwiches great filling to bread ratio too small storefront so expect to grab and go workers are friendly

Italian sandwiches made with all imported ingredients anyone? I stopped by for lunch during a biz trip and ordered the combo meat special. After a brief wait, I picked up my order and ate at the counter. The place is small and they've got the music turned up. The sandwich was gigantic and enough for two lunches-- next time I would split one with a friend. From the bread to the cold cuts to the veggies and cheese -- this is one of the best subs/hoagies I've eaten. The only knock is that they charged an extra $2.50 (on a $17 sandwich) for banana peppers without telling me while ordering.

It wouldn't be a legitimate trip to New York without grabbing a huge delicious sandwich from Pisillo Italian Panini in Chelsea! Freshly sliced meats and cheeses on freshly baked breads! Nothing in California compares to this establishment! Taking a number twenty six along for the action at the U.S. Open!

Oh my GAWD!!!! Im still talkin about my Pisillo, pesto chips and orange drink! Ive always wanted to have an authentic NY Deli sandwich iiiiiin NY and Pisillo did NOT disappoint. The people were super nice, understanding and accommodating with a unique deli vibe. Yes, i was happy

Sandwiches where good and HUGE easily 2-3 meals and wish that had been made more clear when we ordered. Nothing mind mowing but all fresh and good quality ingredients. Meat and cheese cut fresh and prepped quickly. If you co wider a sandwich is enough for 2-3 meals... it's a good value as well.

Amazing sandwich! I ordered #31, the montesarchio. The best prosciutto, barely any fat. There are so many sandwiches to choose from it's a bit overwhelming so much so I ordered a sandwich with red peppers when I wanted something with sun dried tomatoes instead. Most sandwiches are $16.50. Mine came to over $19 because I chose semolina bread, which costs extra. Prices were higher in store than on their menu online. The sandwiches are HUGE. Definitely not for one person! When I put it in my bag to take home I felt the extra weight. They're conveniently located in midtown between Times Square and Herald Square; this will make it easy to revisit.

Visited this restaurant on a Sunday noon with my friends! The restaurant was pretty busy when we were there. Luckily we were able to find tables that opened up after we ordered. There was a pretty long line in the restaurant after we ordered. The restaurant itself is pretty small, with just enough space for a line and a few tall round tables with chairs. Out of the sandwiches we ordered (a couple of the most popular ones, not pictured) our favourite was the New York Panini (pictured). The panini was juicy and not too salty like some of the other sandwich meats. I really like the hot peppers, as I think it really brought out the flavors of the sandwich and tasted great with the less flavorful chicken and cheese.

Small to-go italian sandwich shop with HUGE portions and fresh ingredients. Bring a friend to share with and don't ask them to toast it.

Great Italian hoagie spot with one caveat. Pisillo makes a great sandwich. Where else are you going to find fresh sliced porchetta, sliced and rolled hoagie-style onto a crisp, fresh ciabatta roll? I mean, these ingredients are first class. And the sandwiches are RICH. A single is plenty for two people. The caveat? While the menu is long, it's mostly variations on a few ingredients: porchetta (tender, mild, and herbal), prosciutto (intense and a bit salty), arugula (crisp, fresh, and peppery), roasted peppers, mild mozzarella, and tangy provolone, plus some Italian hams. There are several bread choices. The ciabatta roll is outstanding. Notice I didn't mention lettuce, tomato, onions, dressing. Maybe they have them on request, but I didn't see them on the menu.

Walk in/take out place for a great authentic Italian sandwich. Had the porchetta special and it was a treat. No frills, just good food. One sandwich can feed three.

Fantastici! Come hungry to this Italian sandwiches Mecca, with over 30 choices and welcoming people serving you. I got the Roma (with porchetta) and my daughter got one with coppa and smoked mozzarella. They were HUGE... enough for lunch and dinner! I love that they have several types of Italian bread to choose from. Really an awesome place. You won't regret coming here. I only wish they closed later than 6pm.

Small deli shop with fresh ingredients. The pricing isn't bad given that each sandwich makes two meals. Again, quality ingredients makes it worth. Italian paninis were the perfect choice for lunch this past Sunday. There was a big group of us after Sunday Service, so we all paired up and ordered a panini to share. Madison Square Park is a great place to enjoy them. 26 PISILLO - 16.90 +1.25 for ciabatta bread, which is very worth. The powdered and rustic texture was delicious and the bread was chewy and fresh. Lots of meat that were well seasoned (don't really know meat types well, but it was good, lol). The mozzarella was fresh and had a nice spongy/cloud-like texture, but not much flavor (as expected, but was hoping it would be enhanced by the balsamic dressing. I'm not normally an arugula fan, but it worked well for this panini. Highly recommend! The panini was good, but not something I'd rave about for hours after. It did its job with fresh ingredients, quality and quantity. You'll be satisfied and filled (hopefully).

Amazing sandwitch, me my wife stopped and had lunch, we couldn't finish and took the rest to Lisbon as we were on transit , so we had second day lunch

Food: Got the POMPEI hands down the best sandwich I've had! So scrumptious that I almost forgot to take a picture! Sharable (you probably won't want to tho)!! Service: Fast, friendly and helpful! Ambiance: authentic, smells like fresh baked bread. **Go before the lunch hour rush! There was no line when I got there in less then 3 mins the line was out the door!! If I go back to NY I'll definitely be stoppin by again!

If you are looking to get a good Italian sandwich in the city, this should be at the top of your list. Truly some of the freshest ingredients make up these delicious combinations. The sandwiches are massive and worth every penny. Not incredibly expensive for a sandwich as big and fresh as this one. There are several options to pick from, and you can't go wrong. There's seating although crammed but it's a short walk from the Flatiron building where you can sit outside Madison Park. I got the number 11 Bari Panini: salami, olive paste, sun dried tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella on a ciabatta roll: 11/10 This sandwich was so incredible. It's massive but you can still fit everything in your mouth at once to get all the flavors. The sun dried tomatoes didn't taste too oily and even tasted fresh. From the salami to the fresh mozzarella to the olive paste... chefs kiss! The ciabatta bread was good too. A little hard on the edges but softer as you got to the middle. Number 13 Cagliari Panini: sopresata, hot spread, artichokes, and provolone on a focaccia: 8.5/10 I love how soft the focaccia bread was! The artichokes added an incredible flavor and mixed up the texture. Plenty of meat and the provolone was was pungent. I liked this sandwich but the hot spread wasn't my favorite and wasn't hot enough, and I think the fresh mozzarella is the way to go. Sandwiches came out fast and delicious! I can't stop thinking about how I need to go back immediately!

OMG. This place is next level legitness. You need to stop by and check them out. Authentic Italian sandwiches, with real delicious ingredients straight from the mother land. Seriously, this was my favorite meal throughout my entire trip to NYC. Glad I did some research and stumbled upon this place on Yelp. I got the Palermo and those peppers.. I need them in my life; going to go online and search for them. The sandwich was ready fast and fresh. The ciabatta baguette was amazing. Best sandwich I've ever had in my life. Highly recommend. They have Italian chips, loved those too.

Incredible portions of tasty, well-balanced sandwiches. All Italian ingredient. $20 gets lunch for two. I felt totally satisfied after finishing one half, and I had to push a bit and still couldn't finish the second half. This is one of the best, tastiest lunch deals in mid town.

I have heard the legend of this place for years. They have a place downtown that I think was the original and now there is one in midtown. It is a small shop but have all sorts of items. $20 a sandwich so be prepared for that. Went with the roma which had porchetta, roasted peppers, mozzarella, and arugula. The semolina bread was the best part but the sandwich needed acidity... vinegar would have made it better. I am also not the biggest fan of porchetta served cold. As the sign says no refunds once you walk out so enjoy! I did enjoy it overall and it is a big sandwich that could easily feed 2. Cool spot.

Cute sandwich shop with HUGE sandwiches. My BF and I split one and we barely made a dent. Sandwich was tasty. highly recommend.

This place is awesome. Hoboken-native here so I know good delis. I keep going back - ham fresh mutz arugula tomatoes w/ lemon dressing is my go to. If in doubts stop in, you'll be glad you did.

I came at 10 or 11am and service was very friendly. Gargantuan sandwich! Lasted me three meals! I will definitely be back. One of the best sandwiches I've had!

Small Sandwich shop that has amazing and huge sandwiches. Some co workers took me here for lunch. It's a small shop but they have a few counter seats available. Decent amount of choices for sandwiches and it was hard to decide. The sandwiches are huge haha. I actually split one with a co worker. Amazing prices for what you get. The sandwiche was delicious too.

Great sammiches made with high quality ingredients and solid value--but be warned: each sandwich is enough to feed 2-3 people

If you want a sandwich that will feed you for a couple of days or split between 2-3 people this is your sandwich place. The sandwiches are about 2 feet long (61cm), with fresh ingredients and they pack them really well! The menu is simple and service quick, so you can be in and out fast or stay to eat there. They don't have a public restroom though so just a heads up. They accept cards, contactless pay, and cash, or order ahead apps.

Amazing! Best sandwich we have had. Super big we shared it, sat in the window seat and enjoy the day in the city!

Fresh and amazing Italian sandwiches! Service was quick and effective. Ambiance had a classic vibe and fit for Manhattan. Great spot!

Massive sandwich. Imagine my surprise when the Palermo with ciabatta I ordered was the length of my arm from elbow to mid palm. I ate half. It was good but way too many hot peppers. I like spicy food but this wasn't balanced. By the end it just tasted like eating a bowl of pickled jalapeños. I ate the second half the next day and scraped out most of the peppers and it was much better.

This place is legit. Period. It was honestly a lucky mistake as my hotel was a block away. The place is tiny but it is certainly mighty. The service is rapid fire and efficient and as other reviews have mentioned the hoagie is absolutely massive so come hungry. The menu is absolutely massive with over 35 options for hoagies so you will be able to find the choice for you. The quality of the ingredients are just top notch. They freshly slice all the meats right on the spot and the bread choices are absolutely phenomenal. I ordered the Palermo and it was just honestly mouthwateringly delicious. The " spicy" ones that are noted certainly do pack a punch so come prepared if you order a spicy one. I know people may balk at the price but its honestly hefty... so come.. enjoy the hoagies... absolutely delicious, top notch ingredients, and just complete satisfaction.

Sandwiches that don't skimp on flavor or portion paid around $20 for this sandwich and i'm saving the other half for dinner cause it's so big

Amazing sandwiches and they're huge! Got two meals out of mine and I'm a big guy (6'6" and 230 lbs) with a big appetite. They travel well too if you wanna take to the park or the beach or something.

Service was quick and portions are generous. Must try sandwich with smoked mozzarella.

One of the best. The hot pepper spread is a must have. Friendly staff and true from Italy vibe

Loved the old world Italian feel. Sandwich was huge and amazing! Can't wait to go back.

Pisillo is a new restaurant serving higher-end Italian sandwiches. The menu is long, as it should be, and I've gotten to try several of the options: the Napoli, the Palermo, the Cagliari. Ingredients are fresh, construction is excellent, and the portions are large. I have split a sandwich with my girlfriend before and it was enough for both of us, but people with hefty appetites will want the full thing. Whether you want prosciutto or salami, oil and vinegar or pimento spread, arugula or roasted red peppers, there is a sandwich with your name on it. Though I have yet to visit in person, delivery service has been good to me. In a sandwich landscape saturated with overpriced and lackluster subs, Pisillo is the real deal. As this is their second location, I remain hopeful for further expansion.

OMG. One of the best sandwiches I've ever had! I got mine on focaccia bread and it was epic...and HUGE! So much yum!!!

HOLY these sandwiches are HUGE. My boyfriend and I shared one and it kept us full a while. It was literality a few doors down from our hotel so it was in a good area in Chelsea. Seating is kinda limited to maybe 8 ish people so it's a small shop.

I'm a big fan of this place and their sandwiches. I love how authentic it feels and the way that they slice the meat as the sandwiches get ordered. Service is always good and they're always in a good mood when I come by. The place itself is small with little seating inside but it isn't hard to choose takeout if there's no room. They have a wide variety of breads to choose from and their sandwiches are usually huge. I like their focaccia bread but this most recent time they ran out so I ended up picking another bread. I got the trieste which had prosciutto with buffalo mozzarella and balsamic with arugula. I only ate half in one sitting because it was too much food for me so I saved the rest for another meal. I'd gladly be coming back next time I'm in NY.

Food: this is a very solid lunch choice for anyone in the area. The portions are HUGE so try to share one if you can. One sandwich lasted me for three meals. I got the New York and it was delicious. Very high quality ingredients (claimed to all be from Italy). I will be going back again. Service: counter service with very nice people. Don't expect quick attention to you with all that is going on but, once your order is in, the food will come out quick. Ambiance: small interior with little room to sit. Also fairly busy during the lunch crowd so expect to take away. I didn't ask for any suggestions but they all had an Italian accent, adding to the ambiance.

Great subs. Small place with limited seating, but the sandwiches are very fresh. They also are HUMONGOUS. The subs are the size of a newborn baby. If you're going with another person, it'd probably be worth just getting one and splitting it. I got the #32 but replaced the tomatoes with hot peppers. Very good. I ate half for lunch and while it was huge, I didn't feel uncomfortable full or anything like that. I'll eat the rest for dinner tomorrow.