Gastronomica

We wandered around Burough Market a few times trying to pick our meal, and finally settled on Gastronomica! We had entered the market right by their spot and I simply could not get their delicious-​looking sandwiches out of my head! So after checking out the options, back there we went! I ordered a prosciutto and buffalo mozzarella sandwich and my hubby got a salami and mozzarella one. Both were amazing! The freshness of the meat and the cheese combined with such authentic bread and pressed hot, it was to die for! I wish I could have another one right now!!! You won’t be disappointed!

Oh man. These sandwiches.
Though I am a sucker for most food things, there are a few things that really get my pulse racing. Bread… mmmmm. Cured meat… oh yeah. Cheese… don’t even get me started.
Good thing Gastronomica does all of these things super well.
There is a lot to love in Borough market. Walking around with my family one afternoon, I was shocked to find that my family was less seduced by the diverse offerings of the market that I am. Luckily, we came across Gastronomica as the ultimate crowd pleaser. Fat sandwiches filled with beautiful Italian ingredients that suited all of our taste perfectly.
Next time I’m in the neighborhood, I will be sure to pick up some olives and ham for future sandwiches. :)

I remember a poll recently on Unilocal for best sandwiches in London and couldn’t really think of somewhere that really stood out for me but now I’ve found it: Gastronomica.
It’s an Italian deli in Borough Market. As you approach you will see a display of huge ciabatta panini /​sandwiches. Several kinds available: proscuitto with mozzarella, mortadella with cheese and tomato & rocket or salami with the same garnish.
Served as is or toasted, either way they are big and delicious. The ciabatta is fresh and crispy yet soft and the fillings are just high quality ingredients without pretension and not masked by layers of mayo or sauces. The mozzarella especially is fresh and perfect.
I think they are £4.50 untoasted or £5 toasted so good value for a great sandwich in Borough market. Seems to be open every day, not just the market days.

Borough Market is teeming with food options, and Gastronomica contributes the homey Italian deli that puts out paninis with fresh bread, meat, and cheese. I had the prosciutto panini that also included mozzarella and arugula. The bread was delicious on its own, although I would’ve preferred a longer toast on it to get the extra char on the outside. The mozzarella was perfectly creamy, acting almost like a spread on the sandwich and providing a balance to the saltiness of the prosciutto. The prosciutto itself was delicious as well, but I craved more arugula or tomato and basil to brighten up the sandwich. I was satisfied with the sandwich in general, but I think with a couple extra tweaks it could be amazing!

This stall from the small Italian chain Gastronomica is somewhere I hadn’t really noticed in the months I’ve spent walking through Borough Market (on my way to school, obvs). However today I needed lunch at 10.30am (hungry, no breakfast) and this was one of the only places that had really gotten going by that time. And I’m so glad because I had a beautiful sandwich. The focaccia bread was nice (even though it’s not really my favourite) and the prosciutto and mozarella were outstanding. Delicious — and filling! Hit the spot.