The story
Per Bene, located on Via Giovanni Prati in Trento, has earned a 4.8-star rating from the one creator who’s weighed in so far. Franchino Er Criminale calls it “a great sandwich shop with high-quality smashed patties and good bread,” specifically highlighting the namesake Il Per Bene sandwich. The casual, modern spot fits neatly into the city’s burger and takeout scene, with an Instagrammable edge.
Still, even a standout sandwich can spark debate. Franchino notes that the iceberg lettuce and fries stuffed inside feel unnecessary, a small but pointed critique of the build. It’s the kind of detail that separates a very good sandwich from a perfect one—and leaves room for Per Bene to refine its already strong foundation.
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Reviewers rave about Per Bene's signature "Il per bene," a dish that delivers pure, unpretentious comfort. The overall vibe is one of warm, hearty satisfaction, perfect for a cozy meal.
“I got their signature sandwich, 'Il Per Bene'. It has their own bread, a 180g beef patty, lardo, Trentino cheese, caramelized onion, iceberg lettuce, confit tomatoes, and their own sauce — a kind of tartar sauce. The patty is smashed, even though it wasn't written on the menu, and it stays juicy. The bread is really good and holds the composition well. I'm hesitant about the iceberg lettuce because inside a hot sandwich it becomes soggy and boiled, I don't love that. The fries inside also don't fit. The meat quality is amazing, the smash is more than decent, the sauce is good. I'd give it 8.5, but for the meat quality alone, the patty is a 9 minus. I'd come back.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Per Bene. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
A great sandwich shop with high-quality smashed patties and good bread, but the iceberg lettuce and fries inside are unnecessary.
Dishes mentioned
Il Per Bene
I got their signature sandwich, 'Il Per Bene'. It has their own bread, a 180g beef patty, lardo, Trentino cheese, caramelized onion, iceberg lettuce, confit tomatoes, and their own sauce — a kind of tartar sauce. The patty is smashed, even though it wasn't written on the menu, and it stays juicy. The bread is really good and holds the composition well. I'm hesitant about the iceberg lettuce because inside a hot sandwich it becomes soggy and boiled, I don't love that. The fries inside also don't fit. The meat quality is amazing, the smash is more than decent, the sauce is good. I'd give it 8.5, but for the meat quality alone, the patty is a 9 minus. I'd come back.
