Panini (sandwich)

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A panino is a toasted sandwich made from a small loaf of bread, typically ciabatta. The loaf is often cut horizontally and filled with salami, ham, meat, cheese or other food, and served hot.

The word is Italian, with plural panini, although panini is often used in a singular sense in English.

"Panini" is also a brand of grill made specifically for grilling these sandwiches.

In Italian panino can variously refer to a bread roll or a sandwich.