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Family, Food & Fresh Bread

Our Story

From a family tradition to a new kind of Italian sandwich.

It started with Wednesday lunch pop-ups at The Big Cannoli and a simple idea: put the quality we grew up with between two pieces of fresh bread.

  • Family owned
  • AAA New York striploin
  • Fresh bread daily
NY Strip Steak Panino

Family

Made

Vaughan

How It Started

Family, Food, And A Simple Idea

The Big Panino started with a simple idea: take the quality and tradition we grew up with and put it between two pieces of fresh bread.

It begins with Michael Cappelli, whose family owns The Big Cannoli. Michael grew up around food and the Italian traditions his family kept alive, and he has always loved making great things to eat.

His dad, Val, owns The Big Cannoli and has been a baker for many years. His craft has always been about quality, tradition, and doing things the right way, and that thinking runs through the whole family.

From Pop-Up To Shop

Right Where It All Started

Wednesday Pop-Ups

Before The Big Panino was open, Michael started running Wednesday lunch pop-ups at The Big Cannoli. It began as a small idea, but the sandwiches kept selling out and it soon became clear that people wanted more.

The Big Panino Is Born

That is how The Big Panino was born. We opened our doors to bring the same family passion to a sandwich shop built around quality and generous portions.

What Goes Into It

We use AAA New York striploin steak, fresh bread, homemade sauces, and traditional recipes to make sandwiches that satisfy from the first bite to the last.

Why The Name

The name comes from our family connection to The Big Cannoli. We wanted to keep the “Big” tradition going while making something of our own. Being right where it all started, alongside The Big Cannoli, makes it even more special.

“We want every sandwich to feel like it came from a good-quality family kitchen: made with care, made with great ingredients, and made the way we would make it for our own family.”

Welcome to The Big Panino · Big sandwiches. Family tradition. Made with passion.

Welcome To The Big Panino

Taste The Story Yourself

Come find us in Vaughan, right beside The Big Cannoli, or drop us a line. We would love to hear from you.