A tramezzino is a sandwich made with two triangles of bread. There is a world of tramezzini in Rome, from traditional to creative options. The century-old tramezzino, named by Gabriele d'Annunzio, features soft, crustless bread that is crucial yet often overlooked. It should be soft, firm enough to hold fillings, chewy, and flavour-neutral. Thanks to Il Gusto and RomeGuide, here a list of the best places in Rome to find them.
Roscioli Caffè – Piazza Benedetto Cairoli 16
Roscioli Caffè at Piazza Benedetto Cairoli 16 offers bread from a renowned bakery and gourmet fillings. This café and pastry shop maintains the quality of Antico Forno, giving special attention to its tramezzini. The bread is fresh, the fillings are balanced, and the service is quick and friendly. They are ideal for takeaway, but enjoying them at the communal or outdoor tables makes the experience even better.
Becco – Piazzale degli Eroi 7
Becco is known for quality ingredients and original recipes. Bread and fillings have become objects of research and creativity—pan bauletto, pan brioche, or shokupan, from various suppliers, designed to pair with flavorful fillings. From classic ham and cheese to high-quality tuna, and oriental flavors with shokupan. Try the tramezzino with marinated eggs, sauerkraut, and potato salad, or with pulled pork bahn mì, Thai mayonnaise, and Asian giardiniera.
La Casina del Caffè – Mercato Trionfale stall 120
Since 1995, this stall La Casina del Caffè in the city's gourmet market has focused on tramezzini, with a menu divided into sections like land and sea, seasonal, vegetarian, and vegan fillings. Inside Mercato Trionfale (Via Tunisi 60), with 35+ seasonal varieties.
Seasonal highlights include the puntarelle, fior di latte, and anchovies tramezzino, along with regional variations such as Ligurian with tuna and pesto, Marche with ciauscolo, carbonara, or Yankee with pulled pork, barbecue, lettuce, and smoked provola.
Pasticceria Walter Musco – Largo Bompiani 8
Everything is homemade, thanks to Walter Musco's creativity. Soft, rich bread holds seasonal fillings inspired by tradition, both distant and near. Alongside classic tramezzini flavors, you find spicy fillings, green apple in chicken salad, pastrami, or tamagosando, with traditional egg salad and Japanese mayonnaise.
Corsetti – Piazza Malatesta 21
Founded in 1961 by Gino Corsetti initially as a supplier, it opened to the public in 1973, focusing on high-quality gastronomy. Piazza Roberto Malatesta 21, known for large sandwiches with refined fillings. And famous for its homemade mayonnaise, the carbonara tramezzino is a standout. Also known for its large sandwiches with refined fillings.
Casa Manfredi – Viale Aventino 91/93
The tramezzini at Casa Manfredi reflect Giorgia Proia’s meticulous craftsmanship in her bakery, from breakfast pastries to sweet and savory puff pastries. Soft, well-made bread with balanced fillings and classic toppings.
La Fonte del Tramezzino – Via Cesare Baronio 71/73
This neighborhood bar and pastry shop La Fonte del Tramezzino has gained recognition for its offerings. Furio Camillo area, famous for unique combos and low prices, served slightly warmed. Their tramezzini are popular, with fillings from classic to creative. Seasonal options include September’s prosciutto, figs, ricotta, and summer varieties with eggplant, tomatoes, arugula, and ricotta salata.
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