Pizza and pasta. My two favourite food groups. And one of my favourite places to get both is ironically named Panini's Italian Cucina. While panini is certainly on the menu, it's the pizza and pasta getting people through the door.
Panini's is family-run and has been open since 2016. The original restaurant is located on the ground floor of a condo building along Jasper Avenue. Over a year ago, they opened up their second location in Sherwood Park and even more recently, a third location popped up in Jasper Gates.
Whether you get takeout or dine-in, the food holds up really well and is consistently fresh and delicious! It's quickly becoming one of our go-to's on the delivery apps. This post is from our first visit to their Sherwood Park location.
Looking at the menu, Sherwood Park has a few exclusive items, including their calamari appetizer ($25.00). The breaded calamari was crispy and had that characteristic chew. The red onions and red peppers were unique, half covered in batter and fried as well. A touch oily, but this is fried food, not health food. To dip was a side of rosemary aioli. Thick, creamy, and not overpowering.
We also shared the spaghetti alla carbonara ($18.75). It's prepared using eggs, Parmigiano-Reggiano, onions, and smoked pancetta bacon. I have no idea if it's made the authentic way but all I know is that it's delicious. Creamy and accentuated with bits of salty pancetta. We also added on the garlic toast baguette for an extra $2.50.
The star of the show at Panini's is definitely the pizza. We got the small Brooklyn pizza ($18.50) with mozzarella, bocconcini, Parmigiano-Reggiano, basil, tomato sauce, and Sicilian garlic oil. Essentially an amped-up Margherita pizza. Fresh ingredients and the crust is thin, crisp but soft, and chewy. I'll have to try their Sicilian square pizza next time!
I think what I appreciate most about Panini's is that they're not pretentious. The vibes are casual, the prices are affordable, service approachable, and most importantly, the food is delicious.
Panini's Italian Cucina (Sherwood Park)
330 222 Baseline Rd
Sherwood Park, AB
(780) 410-0901
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