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Il Bambino

Il Bambino

Sandwich Spot$$$$
Astoria
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    The paninis at Il Bambino is a can't miss
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    Carla
    "Paninis are fantastic, peanut butter hot chocolate is great, too!"(7 Tips)
    Alycia
    "Their paninis are amazing as well as their fingerling potato salad!"(87 Tips)
    Derrick Y.
    "Try the fingerling potato salad...yum."(4 Tips)
    Jon G.
    "Weekend debris brunch panini."(3 Tips)
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  • Kinoheart icon on user image
    KinoSeptember 25, 2014
    Il Bambino makes delicious paninis. I like the Italian Meatloaf Panini, with its tender meat, tomato pesto, & spicy. Beer & wine available. Soups not available in the summer. There's a Backyard Patio.
  • Jon M.
    Jon MinnersJanuary 10, 2016
    They haven't had butternut squash soup in awhile. That was great. They replaced it w/ a tomato bisque soup. Also awesome. The Notorious PIG and the Cheese Us Christo are our favorite brunch paninis.
  • Florence H.
    Florence HFebruary 6, 2015
    If you're there with a friend or on a date, I recommend splitting a panini and getting a mix of crostini. Any crostini with truffle butter is a win. And try the chicken with pesto panini. Solid food.
  • M T.heart icon on user image
    M TFebruary 26, 2015
    Paninis look small but incredibly filling. Full menu available always. So many great #paninis I need to go back #astoria #queenseats #foodie #nomnom #italian #ilbambino #brunch #nyc
  • Brian P.heart icon on user image
    Brian ParkJune 19, 2016
    What an amazing little charcuterie and panini restaurant! Definitely split a charcuterie platter with your mate(s), and grab a panini as an entree! If you can, take advantage of their outdoor seating
  • Jess N.heart icon on user image
    Jess NaldoJanuary 19, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Can you go wrong with anything here? They bring out their brunch panini game on Friday's, Saturday's, and Sunday's. Amazing soups make up for the fact that their hot chocolates are "okay," though.
  • Erik C.
    Erik CintronMarch 11, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Nice brunch spot in Astoria. They specialities are panini sandwiches with a great twist infused with your favorite breakfast goodies. The service and prices were great. There all about there bacon!!!
  • Lori L.heart icon on user image
    Lori LuoAugust 11, 2014
    Well executed small plates and sandwiches are the norm at Il Bambino, all at wallet-friendly prices. Try the Argula Mimosa as a starter, and opt for a panini such as the Soppressata.
  • Frank  V.heart icon on user image
    Frank  ValletuttiAugust 10, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Great outdoor seating out back. Delicious Crostini and Panini. Dozens of options. You'll have to visit a few times to try them all. And you should totally do that.
  • Sam H.
    Sam HirschJune 11, 2013
    Crostinis are perfect. For our group of 3 we got the pupu platter of 6 crostinis & the string bean salad and were thrilled. Good coffee is a bonus. Can't wait to come for brunch!
  • Gabriel C.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel ChungApril 13, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Paninis are amazing here. My favorite are the chicken mozzarella and on the weekend, get the pass the hash
  • Daryl Ray C.
    Daryl Ray CarlilesMay 12, 2012
    Panini Panini Panini! IL Bambino is the King of Panini's! I personally can not get enough of the Roasted Chicken with Mozzarella and I like to make it my own with Basil Pesto and Artichokes! SO GOOOD!
  • Elisabeth H.
    Elisabeth HessJuly 10, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    I agree that the chicken/mozzarella/spicy mayo panini is killer, but the fried eggplant/pesto panini is the best sandwich I've ever had. Better than anything I had in Italy. This place is a dream
  • Cate B.heart icon on user image
    Cate BarrettJanuary 3, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Delightful and helpful staff. My date was craving a panini that had been on a previous menu and they not only helped recall all the ingredients but surprised us with it :)
  • Billy K.heart icon on user image
    Billy KeenlyJuly 30, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    I have to confess that I order the same panini every time I'm here - the chicken and arugula with mozzarella and spicy mayo. It's just the best.
  • Mischaheart icon on user image
    MischaApril 13, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    OMG I don't know why I'd never been to this place before! Everything is freaking delicious and worth trying, warm crispy sandwiches are the best.
  • Tony X.
    Tony XerriMay 19, 2014
    The Weekend Debris is worth the trip but be warned, you're better off splitting one panini and a side because they are massive. Service was a little off but the food alone is worth coming back for.
  • Heather B.heart icon on user image
    Heather BeckJanuary 5, 2020
    Been here 5+ times
    You can’t go wrong with anything here, but the roasted chicken panini with arugula, mozzarella, and spicy mayo is absolutely perfect
  • Nickie S.heart icon on user image
    Nickie SamartinoFebruary 21, 2015
    There's a great chicken, mozzarella, arugula, and spicy mayo panini! So good. I've also had a macaroni and cheese panini once and thought it was tastey too.
  • Adriana M.heart icon on user image
    Adriana McLeanApril 13, 2015
    Amazing crostini and paninis... Especially for brunch! LOVED the Bacon Butty. Patio in the back allows you to enjoy a nice day too!
  • Melanie W.heart icon on user image
    Melanie W.October 24, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Delicious paninis. Make sure to get the green beans with truffle oil as a side.
  • Steve H.heart icon on user image
    Steve HaweeliApril 22, 2013
    I went with the mozz, prosciutto and pepper panini (loved it) and the goat cheese crostini w rosemary honey. Didn't leave a crumb. Good service too!
  • Kevin S.heart icon on user image
    Kevin StappJanuary 20, 2020
    Had the Pig In Japan and Bacon Butty paninis - both delicious. Don’t miss out on the Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate!
  • Eric T.heart icon on user image
    Eric TashMay 29, 2017
    Had the Italian Meatball panini. 🔥🔥🔥 my face is melted from its greatness
  • Kristen M.
    Kristen M.February 17, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Il Bambino has a fantastic wine and beer list, and always has delicious specials to offer. Make sure you try the prosciutto, gorgonzola dolce, and fig spread panini...it's incredible.
  • Bunmiheart icon on user image
    BunmiJuly 29, 2016
    Super cheap for amazing paninis and a great selection of drinks. The vibes are really chill too
  • JenKudu
    JenKuduMay 28, 2012
    Crostinis are the way to go! 4 is good for 2 pl. Anything with egg salad on it is good. The paninis are good to go but not as flavorful as crostini.
  • E A.
    E AlixJuly 7, 2014
    The delicious paninis and amazing music choices make this place my go-to spot in Astoria.
  • Natalie L.heart icon on user image
    Natalie LeMossMay 12, 2020
    The paninis are awesome and very filling! The chicken or the prosciutto are my favorites!
  • Eve C.
    Eve C.August 7, 2014
    If you like egg salad, try the crostini with fontina and chive oil. It's awesome.
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsMarch 19, 2013
    Great sandwich and small plates spot with a strong wine and beer selection.
  • Guha A.heart icon on user image
    Guha ArunkumarJune 10, 2017
    Get the artichoke, avocado and roasted mushroom paninis!
  • Caitlin M.
    Caitlin M.April 24, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Amazing cheeses, meats, & paninin/crostini combos. Faves are the tallegio crostini & the chorizo or either of the chicken paninis. Nutella hot chocolate is def an added bonus and great beer selections
  • Anastasia .heart icon on user image
    Anastasia 🌺August 21, 2014
    Crostini with smoked bacon, goat cheese and spicy mayo was so good! Great place to have lunch!
  • John V.
    John VaghiMay 2, 2019
    Beware, the “Fresh OJ” is actually just Tropicana...but it pairs oddly well with the first (of three) Roast Chicken paninis.
  • MalJNew
    MalJNewOctober 20, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Absolutely amazing. The tomato soup, prosciutto crostini, mushroom panini, cheese platter...mmmm everything.
  • Alyciaheart icon on user image
    AlyciaMarch 18, 2011
    I have YET to be disappointed by anything I have had from here! All of the paninis are delicious and don't get me started on the fingerling potato salad !!
  • Alex H.
    Alex HennesseyJuly 23, 2013
    I hear all of their sandwiches are awesome. Unfortunately I won't be able to try them because I will never stop ordering the chicken-arugula-mozz-spicy mayo panino.
  • Tyler C.heart icon on user image
    Tyler CaineJanuary 18, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Been coming a long time and I've never been disappointed. With this menu you really can't go wrong
  • Survival Jobs 4.
    Where do I start? New red velvet cupcakes, My favorite Crostini - Mozzarella & Olive Spread, or the Baby Arugula Mimosa Salad? Just ate in the back garden and it was lovely.
  • Michelle C.
    Michelle C.May 22, 2012
    NY Foodie Reco: Truffle string Beans with shaved parm. Truffled Egg salad, Cappa ham panini and panna cotta with chocolate flakes
  • Victoria U.heart icon on user image
    Victoria U.June 27, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Great wine, the pu pu platter is the way to go
  • Ariel A.heart icon on user image
    Ariel AmbarMay 1, 2016
    Vanilla Panna cota and the paninis and crostinis! Everything was amazing.
  • Adam K.
    Adam KubanApril 15, 2012
    Chicken-mozzarella-spicy mayo panino is great for lunch/dinner. Weekend Debris is my brunch pick. definitely get the potato salad.
  • Katherine
    KatherineSeptember 5, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Awesomely delicious as always, the special panini with ham, basil pesto, cheese, and dirty chips was the best!
  • Johnny A.heart icon on user image
    Johnny AppleseedAugust 11, 2014
    Didn't know how great paninis and crostinis could be before I got here. Potato salad is to die for too!
  • Sarah V.
    Sarah VassalloJune 22, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Potato salad is the best I've ever had. O.M.G.
  • Carlaheart icon on user image
    CarlaJanuary 16, 2017
    Paninis are fantastic, peanut butter hot chocolate is great, too!
  • Ryan E.heart icon on user image
    Ryan EppSeptember 16, 2013
    Order the PuPu platter as your entrée. You'll get six different things, and you WON'T regret it!
  • Sonny K.heart icon on user image
    Sonny KwokOctober 31, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Hmm... The reviews are dead on, very good panini, peanut butter hot coco is good too
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