The story
At Roma’s Esselunga on Viale Palmiro Togliatti, the supermarket’s cold gastronomy counter earns genuine praise from creator Franchino Er Criminale, who calls it “the best among supermarkets I’ve tried.” He singles out the focaccia and panini—especially the Tramezzino Vitello Tonnato, Panino Funky, and Focaccia Ripiena di Mortadella—as excellent. Still, he notes the sushi disappoints and certain items feel overpriced.
On a sweeter note, Qui si Taffia stopped by to explore the store’s Charles Leclerc gelato line, reporting that all four flavors—Cioccolato, Vaniglia, Caramello Salato, and Pistacchio—are good, with pistachio a standout. Each tub clocks in at a modest 300 calories, making this a low-indulgence treat worth a detour.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2023.
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AI summary of what 8 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers praise Esselunga's sushi as a standout, calling it fresh and satisfying. The overall vibe is one of genuine, unpretentious delight in simple, quality ingredients.
“The salmon has a bad taste, not fresh. It's not worth buying sushi at the supermarket, even if it's on sale. The rice is okay, but the salmon ruins it. I wouldn't recommend it.”
What creators say
2 creators have covered Esselunga. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale, Qui si Taffia
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Esselunga's cold gastronomy is the best among supermarkets I've tried, with excellent focaccia and panini, but the sushi is disappointing and some items are overpriced.
Dishes mentioned
Tramezzino Vitello Tonnato
The salad is fresh, but the portion is a bit small. For €4.49, it's a bit expensive compared to other supermarkets. The vitello tonnato is decent, but the price doesn't match the quantity.
Panino Funky
This panino with beetroot and shrimp is really good. It's fresh, tasty, and the bread is decent. For €5, it's worth it because many times you pay 3-4 euros for something inedible. This is a good product.
Sushi
The salmon has a bad taste, not fresh. It's not worth buying sushi at the supermarket, even if it's on sale. The rice is okay, but the salmon ruins it. I wouldn't recommend it.
Focaccia Ripiena di Mortadella
This focaccia with mortadella, fresh iceberg lettuce, and fresh mayonnaise is amazing. It's huge, fresh, and the mortadella is decent. For €4.50, it's a steal compared to the tramezzino. It's better than any Autogrill focaccia that costs 8-9 euros. I'd come back just for this.
