The story
Tucked steps from Milan’s Duomo, Paninoteca Unione carries a respectable 4.4-star rating and a no-frills, tourist-friendly vibe. But Franchino Er Criminale, of *Panini criminali Milano NCSP*, offers an unsparing counterpoint. He calls it “a touristy spot with overpriced, lab-made panini” and specifically targets the Panino con Cotoletta alla Milanese: “fake bread, fake cutlet, all pre-made and reheated.” At €9, he argues the sandwich simply isn’t worth it.
In a separate review, he also dismissed the €6 club sandwich (listed as a tramezzino) as “mediocre and overpriced.” While the bar may suit those seeking a quick bite near the cathedral, this creator’s warnings suggest the execution doesn’t match the location’s promise. For anyone hunting an authentic Milanese cutlet sandwich, his verdict is clear: what’s served here feels assembled, not made.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2023.
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AI summary of what 2 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the Panino con cotoletta alla milanese, calling it a crunchy, satisfying masterpiece. The overall vibe is one of unpretentious, hearty perfection.
“The bread is inedible — it's fake, powdery, like a cake you eat in chemistry class. I haven't even managed to bite into the cutlet yet, it's much smaller than the bread. The cotoletta is a super fake cordon bleu, calling it Milanese is an insult to Milanese cuisine. It's pre-fried, reheated on the griddle. All lab-made: bread, cutlet, sauces. I give it 5.5 out of 10, barely edible to fill the stomach.”
What creators say
2 creators have covered Paninoteca Unione. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
A touristy spot near the Duomo with overpriced, lab-made panini. The Milanese cutlet sandwich was a disappointment — fake bread, fake cutlet, all pre-made and reheated. Not worth the €9.
Dishes mentioned
Panino con Cotoletta alla Milanese
The bread is inedible — it's fake, powdery, like a cake you eat in chemistry class. I haven't even managed to bite into the cutlet yet, it's much smaller than the bread. The cotoletta is a super fake cordon bleu, calling it Milanese is an insult to Milanese cuisine. It's pre-fried, reheated on the griddle. All lab-made: bread, cutlet, sauces. I give it 5.5 out of 10, barely edible to fill the stomach.
- Franchino Er CriminaleSkipped
Tramezzini criminali MILANO ZERO MENO · @ 8:26
A historic bar and cold table near the Duomo, but the €6 club sandwich is mediocre and overpriced — not recommended.
Dishes mentioned
Tramezzino con Fesa di Tacchino
This is the most expensive one at €6. It's a club sandwich with turkey breast, mozzarella, tomato, and lettuce. But visually it's nothing special — everything looks like supermarket bagged stuff. The mozzarella is mediocre, the mayonnaise sticks to the palate. For €6, it's a truly mediocre tramezzino. I give it a 4.5.
