Panino Giusto, Milan

As in the places where quality is a must, the simplest thing is always the one that tell’s you the difference: try the standard toast (ham and cheese) and think if you ever had something as good as this.
A good choice are also the little snacks, like prosciutto with caprino, that give you the possibility to taste more without eating or paying too much.
Cost is really the only problem, of these places.
There is also beer on draught, but, as almost everywhere in Itay, it’s much more expensive than Germany or UK (on the other hand, bottled water, as everywhere in Italy, is not a luxury item, but a commodity, 1 Euro, not 3 or 4 for a Bottle…)

LAst, end with an espresso: you will get a fantastic little ice cream (Bocconcino of Dai Dai), to finish your lunch, dinner or snack with an additional smile.

Panino giusto is a chain of restaurants (also takeaway) which is popular, mainly for its paninis (sandwiches).
The restaurants themselves tend to follow the sames format - it’s quite comfortable inside, with a quite a good atmosphere. The service tends to be rushed and definately not the best I’ve come across. There is a mainly young crowd. Finally it’s a good place to eat if you wish to eat outside 12-2 and 7-12 window, as it’s open all day and offers good variety compared to any other bar open at this time.
Now for the food - the paninis themselves are very good - good variety, bread is lightly toasted, and the ingredients are always fresh and the portion itself may leave you slightly hungry (they do range from 5-7 €).
There are also starters (typical italian plates) aswell as good salads and desserts (should definately try the hot chocolate cake with melter middle). Do not come here if you want to get “wasted” on beer as it is expensive and only served by the bottle (about 4€) - infact I once saw two scots disgusted with the price of beer and left.

All in all, a good place to have a snack, or eat a meal, in an informal and easy atmosphere.