Adelaide’s culinary scene boasts a rich tapestry of flavors, and for panini enthusiasts, the city offers a delightful array of options. Here are ten standout establishments where you can savor some of the best paninis in Adelaide.
1. Tonino Deli
📍 114 King William Road, Goodwood.
Tonino Deli brings a slice of Italy to the outskirts of the city. Renowned for its mouth-watering, homemade focaccias, patrons can indulge in fillings like prosciutto with fior di latte or classic mortadella. This place isn’t a one hit wonder, if you haven’t tried their cream al pistachio, you’re missing out. This is a must-visit spot for panini lovers.
2. Aye Frank
📍254 Grange Road, Flinders Park
Aye Frank has quickly become a favourite among western suburb locals for its inventive take on traditional paninis and great coffee. Its unique sandwich creations and great coffee keep customers coming back for more. Recently opening Frank Junior, their second location in the west, this team is slinging sandos across two locations.
3. Pinco Deli
📍73 Glen Osmond Road, Eastwood
📍96 Gilles Street, Adelaide
With locations in Eastwood and the Adelaide CBD, Pinco Deli has made a significant mark on the city’s sandwich landscape. Known for its gourmet offerings, the deli provides a variety of paninis that cater to diverse palates. Word on the street is this team isn’t finished yet and are looking to open more locations in Adelaide.
4. Lucia’s Fine Food
📍Shop 3-4 Western Mall Adelaide Central Market
A stalwart in the Adelaide Central Market since 1957, Lucia’s Fine Foods is synonymous with authentic Italian paninis. Their ‘panini’ rolls, filled with a variety of fresh ingredients, have a cult like and loyal following. To enhance customer convenience, Lucia’s now offers an online pre-order service, allowing patrons to skip the lunchtime queues and enjoy their favourite sandwiches with ease.
5. Our Boy Roy
📍114 East Avenue, Clarence Gardens
Our Boy Roy offers a chic setting where patrons can enjoy an impressive list of sandwiches and other tasty delights. They’re sopressa, fior di latte, heirloom tomato, cos lettuce, basil mayo combo lit us up!
6. Dante’s Deli
📍3/58 Jetty Road, Glenelg
Inspired by the grab-and-go panino bars of Italy, Dante’s Deli in Glenelg offers a variety of hearty sandwiches. Their toasted tuna melt has sparked discussions among food enthusiasts, with many recommending it as a must-try item (we think it’s the addition on the burger cheese that has us hooked but hey..you be the judge!).
7. Munch Deli
📍Shop 6/82 King William Street, Adelaide
For those seeking a unique twist on traditional paninis, Munch Deli is where it is at. Despite its modest size, the shop’s sandwiches are big on flavour, providing a delightful fusion of culinary traditions. Their grilled cheese had us hooked with the addition of their house made chilli jam and caramelised onions.
8. Just Down The Road
📍128 Greenhill Road, Unley
Located in the heart of Adelaide, Just Down the Road is celebrated for its gourmet sandwiches that feature a blend of classic and contemporary fillings. Their Nashville chicken with bread and butter pickles sold us. The cozy ambiance and commitment to quality make it a favourite spot for both locals and visitors.
9. Bottega Bandito
📍96 Prospect Road, Prospect
📍25 James Place, Adelaide
The Big Easy Group’s dedication to satisfying sandos ensures a mouth watering experience for all sandwich enthusiasts. Their menu is loaded with amazing flavours and their glorious meatball sub brought us to our knees. Side bar…their pistachio croissant is probably the best thing we’ve tasted. Ever.
10. Don’s Deli
📍324 The Parade, Kensington
This little gem graces the Parade with its presence, serving up a variety of paninis that cater to both traditional and adventurous tastes. Their commitment to using locally sourced ingredients shines through in each bite but what’s even better is their toasted and fresh panini combinations.Their mortadella, pistachio, scamorza, olive and chilli honey is the bees knees if we do say so ourselves.
Notable mentions:
Lunar Landing – The Korean beef blugogi sand blew our minds. Go for the cakes, stay for brunch.
Devour Cafe– The steak sandwich is a game changes (however, we were really there for the miso eggplant burger).
