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3 sandwich restaurants worth the trip across Italy, editor-ranked. All cuisines in Italy.

Bar Schiavoni ★ 4.4

€SandwichCentro StoricoModena

Bar Schiavoni has served gourmet panini inside Modena's Mercato Albinelli since 1931, a casual counter now run by two sisters, Sara and Chiara.

OrderThe daily special panino built fresh at the counter after midday.

TipClosed Sundays; go before 15:30 when the counter closes for the day.

Taglio - Focacce e Bottega ★ 4.1

€SandwichCentro StoricoModena

Taglio - Focacce e Bottega turns out gourmet focaccia sandwiches on Modena's Via del Taglio, a casual stop that stays open through the evening.

OrderLa Modenese, with pancetta, Parmigiano shavings and balsamic vinegar.

TipOpen daily and later on weekends; a handful of craft beers round out the counter.

La Piadeina ★ 3.8

€SandwichSan FaustinoModena

La Piadeina turns out casual piadine on Modena's Via Giardini, a counter stop for a quick flatbread sandwich south of the city's centro storico.

OrderA classic piadina filled with prosciutto, squacquerone and rocket.

TipClosed Sundays; the counter runs Monday through Saturday on the same lunch and dinner hours.

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