History of the Panini

Paninis have become a very popular lunch time favorite. Originally Italian panino means "small bread, bread roll", today paninis are available in a variety of cuisines. Paninis are really just sandwiches usually pressed down toasted in a panini press. With countless filings, paninis typically come warm on a ciabatta, focaccia, baguette or rosetta roll. Here at La Bottega we’ve made it our mission to provide an excellent panini for whatever you’re in the mood for. Steak, chicken, shrimp, ham, veggies- guacamole, salsa aioli, balsamic, broccoli rabe, marinara sauce and countless other toppings and cheeses we have you covered with dozens and dozens of paninis on our menu.

Originally, the panini was invented for working class Italians who needed something easy to take with them to lunch. The panini usually consisted of cured meats like salami or prosciutto that did not need to be refrigerated, on a rustic bread. Paninis usually weren't toasted like they are today and were eaten as a snack or quick meal on the go. As far back 1956 the panini has been referenced in America. These trendy italian sandwiches became such in Milan bars called paninoteche, in the 1970s and ‘80s. Not long after U.S. restaurants caught the trend and started selling paninis, particularly in New York.

Grab it on the go or come in and take a seat. We have over 50 paninis from our foggia with eggplant and smoked mozzarella to our como with prosciutto and fontina or even a seafood version with our spolento with shrimp and guacamole. Whatever you’re in the mood for we have a panini for every palette.