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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Everyone is so friendly and they have the most delicious food! I will be coming back here in the future!
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place. Not a fan of it being closed on Mondays because it seems like that's the day I have a taste for it the most. Weird. Anyway, whether you're stopping by for some quick groceries or grabbing...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
La Quercia Prosciutto.
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the best sandwich I've ever eaten. I always get the vegetarian but friends have all raved about the roast beef, meatball, and prosciutto/mozzarella sandwich. I buy all of my bread here...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly this isn't all it's made out to be. Period. I am Italian, can cook or hand make anything Italian including meats and sausages from scratch as taught by my grandmother. I've been in...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, there are a lot of good, large grocery stores in the South Loop (Jewel, Dominicks, Whole Foods), but one thing they lack are character. If you like friendly people, quality products and all...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the type of food that reminds me of REAL Italian food. The kind you would eat in Rome. I've been sound designing in the South Loop for the past two months, and my director sometimes gets me a...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Old neighborhood" kind of place like you'd find in Elmwood Park or on Taylor Street when Italians used to live there (you, before the Italians left and the rubes decided to call it "Little Italy")...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would fly all the way to Chicago just to eat any of Panozzo's phenomenal sandwiches. I recommend going during the summer if you planning on eating as there is no seating inside but there is a...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a fine little Italian deli. There is a good selection of all the staples to make your own dishes, but there is also a counter in the back where you can get a sandwich prepared fresh or order...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
have eaten here twice. both were good sandwiches. the second one i got from there was an italian sub. incredible. crispy crust bread and tasty meats. hard to go wrong. my wife had the meatball...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Friendly neighborhood market. Fantastic food, great service! I'm definitely a regular. Their prepared foods are great and unique. Sandwiches are fantastic!
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Panozzo's is quite unassuming. So much so that I have walked by it on numerous occasions and thought it to be an extension of the Italian eatery it is adjacent to. Today, I walked in and found...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a sandwich from here the other day and thought it was pretty good. The bread was crisp on the outside and soft inside. The veggie sandwich was surprisingly hearty, with mozzarella, fried...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everything about this place is great. I tend to get their food that is ready-to-eat but if you enjoy baking/cooking they have a great assortment of meats and pastas that you can use to make whatever...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is right down the corner from me. I love it! The food is made to order and everything is very fresh. We ordered the lentil soup. It was flavorful but I wasnt a fan of the lentil beans (they...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If it was possible for an Italian deli to be my favorite restaurant in Chicago, this place would be it. I often sit in traffic and just feel the urge to get a prosciutto, mozzarella and pesto...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's a nice place to pop downstairs and grab a sandwich--a GREAT sandwich. I'm a big fan of the prosciutto and fresh mozzarella sandwich. I crave it all the time. They give you pretty much half a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Being from the NJ/NY area, I agree with a previous reviewer: no better than 2 stars. I guess since this place is in Chicago, I should take location into context, but I also don't think I should lower...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Panozzo's is "the" best italian market in Chicago and one of the South Loop's finest features. For lunch or dinner the sandwiches are affordable, but thats missing the real treat. Take home some fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a gem! This is one place I'm really happy about since moving to South Loop. What's good there? Practically everything homemade, like pasta, to-die-for tiramisu, amazing lasagna, every salad...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a quality neighborhood deli. That being said, if they were located in Jersey or NY area and I was reviewing in that context it would probably get 2 stars. The majority of that...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Right around the corner from me is this wonderful market and deli, the only problem is that they aren't open quite late enough for my occasionally late work hours. The first time I stepped in here, I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is about as close to a food-porn shop as you can get. Everything is fresh and yummy. The staff is also incredibly warm, welcoming and helpful. As previously mentioned, the sammiches are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As others have mentioned, bread makes the sammich. And to this point, Panozzo's is spot on. Lightly crispy on the outside, moist and chewy on the inside. Most importantly, it held up to the 15...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've stopped by Panozzo's a couple of times so far. I will say that in a changing South Loop neighborhood, which clearly lacks good lunch spots, it is a great place. But taking it all in, I will say...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I look at all these perfect reviews and I think to myself...Is there a secret place at this place that I don't know about. This place is ok, maybe even good for some people, but the number one fucking...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I've waited so long to write a review for this place. I've used them countless times to host events and I have never, ever, ever, ever been disappointed. The food is always...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To me, the bread makes a sandwich. Normally. Panozzo's has decent bread. Nice soft crumb, but the crust isn't as crisp as I'd like it to be for a good sandwich. I like very hearty breads.What goes in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We clearly didn't have the experience here that others report. We ordered two sandwiches--one veggie and the other some kind of crazy Italian meat mix, along with some pesto pasta salad. While...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Staff is so helpful, prices great. Wonderful tasty authentic food.
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just love this place! Everyone is ALWAYS so friendly and helpful. It's a great little Italian Market almost tucked away. The price point is fantastic too!It's great to grab stuff that cooks in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Panozzo's has the BEST sandwiches I have ever had. I don't think it could be simpler than that...I've tried some of their pastas, salads and dry goods. Everything is good but the sandwiches are the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Roast beef sandwich any way is one of the best city has to offer!
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The panino italiano makes me excited to go to work cause it means i can come here for lunch. The lasagna bolognese (with extra marinara on top) i purchase for the drive home makes me ashamed to eat...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best meatballs EVER. Period. I think I actually had an orgasm when I bit into them. The arancini was also authentic and delicious. This is a great spot to pick up pasta or sandwiches. I only wish...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sweet holy baby Jesus in the stable...I don't know if I can find any other words to express the awesomeness of the meatball sandwich I just ate. That good.I also am excited about stopping off there...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My God.So cheap. Sooooo friendly (the nice man behind the counter gave me free peppers on my meatball sub) and sooooo close to work.I would sacrifice a limb for their friendly smiles and marinara...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I admit, I am the ultimate Italo-phile! I LOVE everything Italian.So when I started planning for my husband's 50th Birthday (who also happens to share my Italian heritage and love of Italy) , I...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I live just down the street from this place and passed it a hundred times without ever noticing it... But a friend recommended it so I actually LOOKED for it on Michigan Ave and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What else can I add that has not been discussed? Here is what I know from a half-dozen visits...1. Italian subs are amazing, some of the best in the city.2. Meatball sub IS the best in the city...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Panozzo's is just what the area needed! I ordered up the veggie and added hot peppers. The sandwich was really tasty! Huge pieces of mozzarella and the pesto was a really nice treat. The subs are a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
one of the best damn sandwiches i have ever had. ever!points dedcuted for no place to eat it. no tables or anything. have to take it to the park or something.
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pannozzo's is one of those special neighborhood places with well -stocked shelves, familiar faces, and a whole lotta' charm! Its part deli, part grocery, part carryout, sandwich shop. Strike up a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had to run out to get another sandwich since a friend was coming over. We already had 3 subs from JJs, but decided to get one from Panozzo's. It was a way-bigger sub for the same cost. It's good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Luckily there was no one at the store when we arrived for a nice sandwich. I had the mozzarella and prosciutto (they sliced the prosciutto in front of us!), which was quite good. I had a craving for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you live in the South Loop, can boil water and you're a Nonna's pasta fan -- this is the place for you! I treat myself whenever I can to the (frozen) butternut squash ravioli or the lobster...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
From recommendations from other Yelp reviews, we tried the Prosciutto & Fresh Mozzarella sandwich...ALSO DELICIOUS!!! Very light and refreshing - perfect sandwich for lunch or a picnic! And not...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food: good; attitude: not so much.The bf went and picked up a meatball sammie (with cheese and roasted peppers) for me, and he had a breaded chick sammie with a side of penne pasta. We also had a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolute best meatball sub! Panozzo's illustrates what a true Italian deli should consist of. Wonderful meats, cheeses, quaint atmosphere and everything is fresh! Top notch! I highly recommend...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Panozzo's makes me so proud to live in the South Loop :)Their pastas are great, the sandwiches are to-die-for! Well, I've only had the meatball sandwich (with yummy peppers), but I'm sure the other...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW! This is a jewel in the South Loop. It reminds me of little deli's you'd find tucked away on a side street in Italy. You can get unique pastas and products that you can't find at Jewel or...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been eating my way through Panozzo's for the last year! The meatballs are top notch, but don't stop there becuase I've never had a bad thing to eat there! The Lasagna Bolganse is one of my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THE BEST MEATBALL SANDWICH I'VE EVER CARRIED, HELD, SAVORED, AND ATE! Words cannot describe this delectable sandwich. That's why I'm going to tell you look at my pictures. This was my first time...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a really impressive Italian grocery/deli. The sandwich I had was worth the trip from Nashville. Ok, so I didn't just come to Chicago for this, but it was a nice addition. And how did I know...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Phenomenal. The service is fantastic and the variety outstanding if you're into gourmet-ish Italian cooking. Great stuff, and very, very cheerful and knowledgeable staff.
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yet another reason demonstrating that my recent move to the South Loop was a wise one. I logged on to Yelp this afternoon to find lunch places in my neighborhood, and I came across Panozzo's. One hour...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live one block away from this place.Wow.I am so glad I'm in the South Loop. I tried their prosciutto with mozzarella and meatball with mozzarella sandwiches and they were awesome!! The prosciutto...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's the food equivalent of playing Super Mario Brothers.Delightful.
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Number 1!!!I found this place through Fra Mani web site, speaks highly of the commitment to quality.
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK, I am a sucker for places with the highest Yelp ratings. So my lovely bride and I wandered over to Panozzo's today for a mid afternoon lunch. We had the guidance of other Yelper to order the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars, 5 stars, 5 stars. Unbelievable. This should be in every neighborhood, a little Italian deli. This is the closest thing I have found to my favorite NYC Italian grocery/deli, Todaro Bros.I am...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This little gem is so very consistent. Great sandwiches, tip...ask for banana peppers on top. All the appeal of a small Italian shop (the great dry pasta, sardine, olive oil, deli, beverage, etc.)...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow--what a great find! This Italian market has everything you could ever want that's authentic Italian. It is so clean. The sandwich menu looks great. I only bought the watermelon granita (a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a huge fan of Italian markets and living in the South Loop this is about the only game in my neighborhood. Fortunately, that is fine with me because Panozzo's is a great place. Super friendly...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although I was not blown away by the store end of it, they seemed to have the basics and just a little bit more, I was blown away by the deli and the sandwiches. The proscuitto and fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would give this 4.5 if I could...and probably as I go there more in the future, it will turn into a 5 star review. After reading all the stellar reviews on Yelp, I figured I had to check this place...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived next to Panozzo's for quite some time, but finally decided to make a purchase after discovering this place is a top place on Yelp. And I was pleasantly surprised. We got the Panini Italiano...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent and authentic. Except for the sandwiches which are not authentic but are delectable, namely the vegetarian with grilled eggplant and plenty of fresh mozzarella (I'm not even a vegetarian)....
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the few places left in the city where I can get the best imported romano cheese!
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Update - I had the meatball sandwich this Sunday. It was enormous and these were the best meatballs I have ever had...BY FAR!!! Man, this place rocks! This place is super cute. I love the variety of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. The deli is great. The Italian ice is great. The people who work there are always very friendly and nice. I ordered lasagna to go and it was fabulous. I also got some tomato bread...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went on a Saturday afternoon and the service was exceptional. I had an Italian sub with and Arzini ball and both were great. Finding parking is a drag, but it well worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Allow me to join the chorus of reviewers who love this place. Panozzo's reminds me of the little Italian deli I grew up with in my tiny south suburban hometown. As everyone has said, their staff is so...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great selection of Italian grocery and deli. A bit on the pricey side, but what do you expect for some really awesome proscuittos!
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Grrrr... almost 5 stars. Had to think for a minute, then decide to leave room for improvement. I really really hope that Panozzo's will develop into an even more awesome place.Service is extremely...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I have friends over from outside of Chicago, I always make an antipasto to munch on while we discuss what we're going to do during their visit. I used to have to travel all over Chicago to get...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Panozzo's, You are fantastically good. I love your selection of delicious Italian treats and your sandwiches. Your staff is adorable, friendly, and helpful. I only have one question for you:...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just had to add a note that I love it too. What everyone else says is very true. So glad to have something quick and good in the neighborhood.
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love love love Panozzo's. The food is fantastic, and the staff are the nicest people - I would eat lunch here everyday if I could afford to!
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Deliciouso! My boyfriend lives across the street and I hate going to Jewel on Wabash and Roosevelt. Panozzo's is excellent, delicious, fresh. The staff is so sweet. Support local businesses-...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's such a wonderful feeling when that envelopes you when you walk into this overly clean market.First off, great sandwiches. The prosciutto & mozzarella with basil pesto on a baguette is my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best subs I have ever had. I haven't tried anything else here, but their freshly made salads and appetizers look amazing (they had just finished a grilled calamari/octopus salad that looked...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been looking for a great Italian deli in the South Loop and now I've found it. Panozzo's is a mix of a deli and grocery store and had a great assortment of pasta's, Italian meats, and drinks. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The staff was very friendly and the pasta sauce and italian sausage were great! I love their meatballs too. It's really nice because if I don't feel like cooking too much, I can just pop in to grab...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So tonight I went here to pick up dinner, as we had absolutely no food in the house. Everything was great! We had:-Penee pasta with eggplant-Antipasti salad-Mixed greens salad with their house...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Friendly helpful staff, good selection of meats & cheeses. They even had fried zucchini blossoms when I was in today. I wish they had a wider selection of vegetables. I'd love to find some grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As with gentrification in all parts of major metropolitan areas come the good and the bad. I won't dwell on the negative and instead, I will expound on the little treasures that gentrification can...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome homemade pasta and vodka sauce! Deli counter is myriad of pleasures.If you live in the neighborhood you definitely have to check it out.
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome market! They have a deli with fresh meats, cheeses, and salads. They make their own pesto and sell it here also. We tried it. I have to admit I liked our own home made pesto better. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was so excited the day this market opened. The market is in the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their lasagna rocks! Same or better than you would taste at a high end Italian restaurant. Very friendly and accomodating owners. Only wish it was closer to my house.
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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