Paninos Downtown

I ordered Paninos after driving from Texas. They were quick and courteous. The pizza was pretty good. We were able to get in an out with a takeout order in less than 15 minutes. Atmosphere seemed nice but we didn’t stick around that long to find out for sure.

Had a great meal there last night. The waiter was nice and responsive. And the meal was great. We were able to sit outside and enjoy the warm evening. I was a little concerned since the outside customers can get forgotten. But that was definitely not the case. The only downside was a couple that sat close by and thought it was okay to listen to stupid YouTube videos way too loud. And then do a FaceTime call with their little kid. Give me a break. No one wants to hear that. Just when I was about to address it they stopped. I wished the staff would have recognized it and proactively dealt with it.
But otherwise it was a great time despite the self absorbed jack-​weeds.

The ambience was somewheres between an Italian restaurant and a diner. They had lots of young people working (bussers, food runners, hosts) and the service was still on point. I thought Paninos was a small business, but was surprised to discover they have three locations in the Springs. They had interesting concoctions that mixed Mexican and Italian food and it didn’t feel like it was too much. at the table next to ours a lady was raving that the Panino was the best sandwich she ever ate. My indecision ended and I opted for the pesto stromboli-​esque wrap. It was delicious, but not the best sandwich I ever ate. It was a bit too greasy. I will return when I make it back to Colorado Springs and the next time I will hope to leave room for that ridiculous Oreo pie dessert.

Fun, casual atmosphere with good food and cold drinks. Very much enjoyed the sandwiches and awesome spaghetti salad. Sitting at bar was friendly and fun.

Delicious food. Decoration is a bit strange and eclectic. But great food (specifically the Paninos). And good service! Easy there freewheeling when working nearby!

If I could give 0 stars I would. This place screws up orders like it’s their motto. Be sure to always check your order if you order carryout. Even if you think it is an easy order they can’t screw up such as spaghetti and meatballs; make sure you get your meatballs. The food is average but nothing special.

The Paninos are pretty fawking awesome! Most of them are a solid bet. Grinder is greasy though.

Not impressed at all. Apparently you need to have the panino to have a good meal. The garlic bread that they serve is literally a sub sandwich bun cut in half. Kind of like when my mom used to cut hotdog buns in half when I was a kid. The ONLY reason I’m giving it any credit is because of the ONE breadstick they served with the bagged iceberg dole salad. The chicken parm is literally just marinara on Sysco chicken tenders and the spaghetti sauce is more watery than California. Save yourself some money and go to fazoli’s… Or really anywhere else.

Amazing! The staff was so helpful and polite. The food was amazing, I will definitely be coming back here. One of the best Italian places to eat at in the springs. The restaurant atmosphere was friendly but calm at the same time. Five stars

always a great time! wonderful service and the food is fantastic. my favorites are the Reuben & Gyro paninos!

Love their sandwiches cowboy Italian panino sandwich, filled with meats and cheese. Great local unique find.

Great food, amazing service anyone walking past filled our cups. I got the Grinder and while the taste was outstanding it was greasy and left a lot of residue on my hands.

The food here was fantastic! I got a spaghetti panino and my friend got some baked Alfredo casserole. The food was very reasonably priced and the menu is huge; it was difficult to choose but the waitress definitely helped me and it was amazing!

A client invited me to join his team for lunch, stating they wanted to try a new place. Paninos was a terrific find.
The locale is decent and we received solid service. The décor is cozy and clean. Options! Geez, if you like Italian food you are bound to find something good to munch on.
The calzones looked delicious and I have little doubt I would have had a great experience had I opted for the pizza. In stead, I went with the signature «panino» of the grinder persuasion. A lightly toasted panini wrap, the panino proved to be a fun and unique twist. It also served as an excellent conveyance to deliver the carnivorous consumables that comprise the grinder. Tons of meat, a dollop of spice and a «healthy» amount of grease add up to a rambunctiously flavorful outing for your palate.
There is plenty on the menu to explore and explore it I shall. The prices aren’t too bad so I may not go broke before exhausting the culinary options.
Treat yourself to a taste of Paninos! You deserve it. I’ll expect a Christmas card as a thank you. :-)

I’ve eaten multiple times at Paninos and the food has always been delicious. My husband and I decided to use them to cater our rehearsal dinner. I wish we had used them for the reception. We ordered full pans of the lasagna, penne, and chicken Alfredo. All three were warm and tasty. The lasagna was definitely the crowd favorite. Additionally, Paninos is very reasonably priced and a pleasure to work with. I will use them again without hesitation the next time I have to cater a large group.

BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front): Our food was awesome and the service was as well — will definitely return!
I had the 2X4 panino and my client had the Buffalo Chicken panino, both recommendations by the server, and we also had the pepperoni cheese bread appetizer (a very thin crust 5×10″” pizza sliced into strips) — fantastic! The menu is large which as another reviewer said, does not usually lend to quality execution but the food we had was spot on. Only time will tell on the rest of the menu as I will definitely be back… frequently. The only nitpick would be that the coleslaw had almost no dressing; I favor the crunchy slaw they serve but there needs to be more dressing. The service was great, glass was always full, and all of the servers kept checking on us (not just ours), which says a lot about their commitment to service. Glad to add this to my rotation of lunch stops!

Good food. Nothing out of the box or over the top but consistently hits the spot.
Paninos are yummy. It’s like a pizza and a wrap had a baby. So many flavors to choose from or you can make your own.
The pizza is rectangular and also really good. Try the white.
Nice outdoor patio and big cozy booths inside.

Had lunch there today. They have a very extensive menu. Generally speaking I’m very wary of this as its somewhere between hard and impossible to make that many things right/​good. That being said, I ordered a small pizza as I figured that would be the easiest thing to make and get right. As it turned out the pizza is not bad.
I can’t speak to the rest of the menu but again its very large size makes me wary.

The panino, Panino’s signature sandwich, is fantastic! My wife tried the Philly and, on the recommendation of our server, I had the grinder. Casey couldn’t have been more correct! Both offered us more food than we could eat in a single session. In fact, I’m eating my second half as I write this reivew. The sandwiches arrived promptly. Our server was great! The restaurant was VERY clean including the bathrooms. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this place to anyone near downtown Colorado Springs — simply, a great dining experience.

Paninos are awesome! I had the Caesar one, my wife had the honey mustard. Delish. The potato salad was unique and savory. I had pasta salad and enjoyed it as well.
Nothing really funny to say comes to mind.
Very good service. A little eager to serve and perhaps interrupted a couple of times. But very friendly and always had someone there to refill my drink.