A Little Italy

This venue is now closed.


When choosing where to lunch in SoHo, your standards are simple; a fashionable locale providing an extra-tasty meal is all it takes to make you happy. Too bad Balthazar is about as busy as JFK on a Friday afternoon.

Panino Sportivo has all you desire in a SoHo lunch spot: The shining red and white hued café looks like it came straight from Milan, and boasts 71 varieties of made-to-order gourmet sandwiches. Meats, cheeses, and fish are imported from Italy, and a special recipe for delicious, crusty panini bread has been specially developed to rival Italy’s best sandwich parlors.

Since soccer is worshiped as much as Prada in the Old World, the restaurant pays homage to European football by outfitting the space with Milan’s official team colors and the staff with stylish jerseys. You can even take in a game on the plasma while polishing off a delectable panini of Prosciutto di Parma, sliced Bartlett pears, goat cheese, arugula, and honey.

Relish the goodness in café like a true Italian, or enjoy it to go, porta via style.

Panino Sportivo
26 Prince Street (between Mott and Elizabeth Streets)
New York, NY 10012
Tel: (212) 431-0800
www.paninosportivo.com