Panino Rustico of Bensonhurst

The food is excellent no complainThe atmosphere is fantasticThe service they are amazing

Kid-friendliness: Ok

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Overall, the place is good. Been going here for years, and a lot of stuff has changed.

The service is a bit hit or miss. Came here few times, and those times, I’ve always had to ask for water, forks, napkins, etc. Friendly service.

When the owner is not there, the food quality drops. You will know if the owner is there or not.

Overall, the place is a solid 4.5 when its not busy and the owner is helping in the kitchen. Without him, the food (and service) drop.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 3

Ordered delivery, chicken Parm panini and broccoli rabe - came quick, tasted good and huge sandwich $15, delivery man was kind, i would order again

I ordered delivery, chicken parmigiana and broccoli rabe panini - arrived quickly, tasted good and a huge $15 sandwich, delivery guy was friendly, would order again

Food: 4

Service: 5

Great paninis

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Overpriced to a ridiculous degree. Also the food is mid, at best. Simply not worth the cost.

Food: 1

Nice place. Food was better last time I ate here.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

Bring back the Blazin chicken!! gotta keep that sandwich on the menu permanently!

Food: 5

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.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Place has roaches. I went to the bathroom and found squished roaches on the floor. Lost my appetite. Maybe hire an exterminator

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 2

Place has roaches. I went to the bathroom and found squished roaches on the floor. Lost my appetite. Maybe hire an exterminator

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 2

Love this place

Food: 5

Great paninis. Super delicious bread

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was great as usual! Service wasn't bad either.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Nutella Crepes with Strawberry and Banana

P.16 sub mozzarella & no onions
P.45 add grilled chicken ?? can’t wait to try more from here

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The breaded fish Panini is really bad . They use fish stick quality fish like the kind that you find in the freezer at the supermarket for 5.99. You can see in the picture of the fish it was also mushy and gray. I expected crispy fresh fish but got this instead. Definitely a huge disappointment, I tried to eat more but the fish stick patties were too nasty.

Food: 1