AI illustration — not a photo of De SantisThe story
Gambero Rosso tells the story: in 1964 Dina and Renzo De Santis turned a small wig shop on Corso Magenta into a bar with a then-new idea, a fast lunch that didn't compromise on quality. Its toasted, crusty panini are made to order and loaded with fillings, and generations of office workers, students and tourists have queued for them. The original small room keeps its old-Milan feel; the brand now has other branches too.
🍽️ What to order
- A toasted panino with Praga ham and brie
- One of the culatello panini
- Ask for the day's special
💡 Insider tips
- Seats are few - take it away to Sant'Ambrogio
- Close to the Last Supper at Santa Maria delle Grazie
Nearby bites
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Princi (Via Speronari)
Rocco Princi's original bakery, by the Duomo
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Luini Panzerotti
Puglia's fried panzerotto, a block from the Duomo
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