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    Panini Panini

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    345 reviews
    #1 of 116 Restaurants in Michigan City
    $$ - $$$, American, Cafe, Soups
    1720 Franklin St, Michigan City, IN 46360-4502
    +1 219-873-1720
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    5.0 345 reviews
    #1 of 116 Restaurants in Michigan City
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2019 Winner
    RATINGS
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    Location and contact

    1720 Franklin St, Michigan City, IN 46360-4502
    Website
    Email
    +1 219-873-1720

    Menu

    QUICHES‏
    6.95
    Lorraine
    Florentine, chicken & sun-dried tomato. Served w/ small side salad.
    4.50
    Soup of the Day
    Served w/ fresh-baked baguette 12 oz
    SALADS & APPETIZERS
    Served w/ fresh-baked baguette
    7.95
    Spring Greens w/ Blue Cheese
    Apple, bacon, walnut & tomato w/ balsamic dressing
    7.95
    Curry Chicken Salad
    Crisp apple, sun-dried tomato, mayo, roasted almonds, & curry.
    7.95
    Caesar Salad
    Homemade croutons, parmesan shavings & caesar dressing
    7.95
    Caprese on Spring Greens
    Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, fresh basil, spring greens, balsamic, & olive oil
    10.50
    Mediterranean Salad
    Lump smoked‏ salmon, cucumbers, kalamata olives, tomatoes & roasted bell peppers
    12.50
    Crab Cakes
    Lump crab meat served on a bed of salad w/ coleslaw
    7.95
    Tuna Salad
    Albacore tuna‏ w/ celery, & mayo, served w/ olives & tomatoes on spring greens
    7.95
    Empanadas
    Filled w/ chorizo, black beans; served w/ salsa & sour cream
    7.95
    Tacos Africaan
    Served w/ bacon-wrapped dates & coleslaw
    SANDWICHES‏
    Served w/ a small side salad
    9.50
    Prosciutto
    Prosciutto, avocado, tomato, cantaloupe & parmesan on italian bread
    8.50
    Turkey Club
    Our oven roasted turkey breast w/ bacon, lettuce & jack cheese
    8.50
    Pot Roast
    Pot roast, caramelized onions & blue cheese crumbles on italian bread
    7.75
    Chicken Dijon
    Grilled chicken, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes on italian bread
    8.50
    Chicken Breast w/ Pesto
    Sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, & provolone cheese on italian bread
    7.75
    Curry Chicken Salad Sandwich
    Crisp apple, sun-dried tomatoes, mayo, roasted almonds, & curry
    7.95
    Black Forest Ham & Cheese
    Black forest ham, swiss cheese, crisp lettuce & tomatoes on baguette
    8.50
    Corned Beef or Pastrami
    Corned beef or pastrami w/ creamy slaw, dijon & pickle on rye bread
    9.50
    Gyro Sandwich w/ Roasted Pork or Grilled Chicken Breast
    With tzatziki, lettuce, & tomato on naan bread
    VEGETARIAN SANDWICHES
    7.95
    Caprese
    Fresh mozzarella, tomato, fresh basil w/ balsamic & olive oil on baguette
    9.50
    Portabella on Focaccia
    With lettuce, tomatoes, roasted peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, bleu cheese, & monterey jack
    7.95
    California
    Artichoke hearts,‏ roasted bell peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, pesto, fresh spinach & provolone cheese on pretzel bread
    SEAFOOD SANDWICHES‏
    12.75
    Grilled Scallops
    With fresh pears or plums, prosciutto & goat cheese on italian bread
    12.75
    Blackened Tilapia BLT
    Bacon, lettuce & tomato on toast
    10.75
    Grilled Tilapia
    With fresh mango, salsa & parmesan cheese on italian bread
    9.50
    Tropical Shrimp
    Herb marinated shrimp, bacon strips, lettuce & avocado on baguette
    15.00
    Lobster BLT
    Lobster, bacon, lettuce & tomato on toast
    13.50
    Crab Cake BLT
    Crab cakes, bacon, lettuce & tomato on toast
    COMBOS
    Weekdays / lunch only
    7.95
    1/2 Sandwich & Soup
    7.95
    Quiche & Soup
    7.95
    Taco & Soup
    7.95
    Empanada & Soup
    TRAMENZINIS‏
    All are served on tomato-focaccia bread w/ sun-dried tomatoes, provolone cheese & pesto or sour cream garlic sauce
    8.50
    Sun-dried tomatoes
    Provolone cheese & pesto
    Sour cream garlic sauce
    Ham& Cheese
    8.50
    Sun-dried tomatoes
    Provolone cheese & pesto
    Sour cream garlic sauce
    Turkey & Cheese
    8.50
    Sun-dried tomatoes
    Provolone cheese & pesto
    Sour cream garlic sauce
    Salami & Cheese
    8.50
    Sun-dried tomatoes
    Provolone cheese & pesto
    Sour cream garlic sauce
    Chicken & Cheese
    8.50
    Sun-dried tomatoes
    Provolone cheese & pesto
    Sour cream garlic sauce
    Quatro Formagio
    8.50
    Sun-dried tomatoes
    Provolone cheese & pesto
    Sour cream garlic sauce
    Mozzarella
    With tomato & fresh basil
    PASTAS
    12.50
    Pappardelle w/ Beef
    Fresh peas & bacon in a gorgonzola cream sauce
    13.50
    Linquini w/ Shrimp or Scallops
    Fresh tomatoes & fresh basil
    12.50
    Penne w/ Prosciutto
    Goat cheese, pine nuts & fresh spinach
    10.50
    Penne w/ Italian Sausage
    Portabella mushrooms, bacon & fresh peas in a marinara sauce
    9.50
    Linguini w/ Pesto
    Sprinkled w/ parmigiano-reggiano
    9.50
    Linguini Carbonoara
    An italian classic pasta
    9.50
    Linguini Marinara
    Home-made marinara sauce
    13.50
    Pappardelle w/ Smoked Salmon
    With fresh peas in a light lemon-mint-butter cream sauce
    15.00
    Pappardelle w/ Blackened Tilapia
    Extra virgin olive oil, lemon, roasted red peppers & walnuts
    16.95
    Pappardelle w/ Lobster Tail
    DESSERTS‏
    Please see our display
    All desserts are made from scratch
    1.95
    Teas
    See our‏ selection
    2.95
    Hot Chocolate
    1.95
    Coffee / Decaf / Espresso
    2.95
    Cafe Latte
    2.95
    Mocha
    2.95
    Cappuccino
    2.95
    German Cappuccino
    2.95
    Ovaltine
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    PRICE RANGE
    $5 - $18
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Drinks
    CUISINES
    American, Cafe, Soups
    FEATURES
    Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards
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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Yum...Yum...Yum

    Very good food. Hubby had the triple decker and I had the croquet madame. Both were huge and amazing. The owners are awesome, the prices are really good for the amount of food. The dessert are even more amazing!! Wish we live closer as we...More

    Date of visit: August 2019
    Thank tammym476
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Don't waste your appetite at chains!

    My husband and I stopped in on our long cross country drive because of Panini Panini's great rating and were not disappointed. The sandwiches were flavorful and on fresh made bread. They came with nice greens. I got the chicken pesto and he got the...More

    Date of visit: August 2019
    Thank Marylee2323
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Delicious!

    Looked on TA and this place was ranked #1 so we decided to go for lunch. Huge selection on the menu. We had sandwiches that came with a yummy side salad and slices of cantaloupe. The bread was amazing. My daughter said it was the...More

    Date of visit: July 2019
    Thank sarahsI7634GC
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Yummy

    4 of us went in for lunch around 11:30 and it's good we did cause at around noon the place was jammed. Wait was a bit long but well worth it when we got our food. You can tell it's all home made with quality...More

    Date of visit: August 2019
    Thank brianhipp
    Reviewed July 14, 2019 via mobile
    Nice find

    The food was good, service was good. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The place was very busy; considering this they were fairly fast with the orders. I would go here again :)

    Date of visit: July 2019
    1  Thank 155tiffanyh
    Reviewed July 5, 2019
    Excellent European Patries

    We stopped by because of the wonderful reviews, but we were still blowing away by the quality of the food and service. We will be back!

    Date of visit: July 2019
    1  Thank kennethdeigh
    Reviewed June 24, 2019
    Great food! Very friendly staff

    Lovely little place in Michigan City (our first visit). We decided upon this little gem because my daughter is vegetarian and it had lots of nice options on the menu. Food is fresh and presented nicely. The lady who waited on us was super friendly...More

    Date of visit: June 2019
    Thank WIGurl
    Reviewed June 24, 2019
    Great

    Really enjoyed our time here. Had excellent service and food. Me and my partner came in on a Saturday Thanks!

    Date of visit: May 2019
    Thank Elsiejaneed8967
    Reviewed June 21, 2019
    Delicious Lunch

    My husband & Iwere recommended Panini by a friend. The owners were warm & inviting as soon as we walked in. Food was awesome and we definitely will return. Hubbie sais it was the best corned beef sandwich he ever had.

    Date of visit: June 2019
    1  Thank rlm319
    Reviewed June 5, 2019
    Amazing

    Fifth time here and this place does not disappoint. Amazing every time, soups, paninis and burgers are always so tasty, great prices and friendly staff. Cheesecake is the best and a must for desert! Great place to come with friends.

    Date of visit: March 2019
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    exharper16
    September 18, 2016|
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    Response from 796peggyv | Reviewed this property |
    Open for dinner only on Fridays and possibly saturday until 8pm.
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    July 12, 2015|
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