Torino Special

Back at Luigi again this morning. This time I went for the Torino Special.

The star here is the tonnato sauce — a creamy blend of tuna, anchovies, capers and mayonnaise. I was first introduced to tonnato by Fiore Sandwich, and it’s one of those flavours that takes a little getting used to. Super unique, but I was immediately intrigued when I saw it on the specials board.

Bread was excellent as always. Today it felt extra crunchy, which I absolutely loved.

The roast beef was soft and tender, and while you could definitely taste the tuna in the tonnato, it wasn’t overly fishy. It was nicely sauced too, enough to coat everything without feeling heavy or messy. The capers were pretty subtle, probably because they were blended into the sauce. I wouldn’t have minded a few whole capers or maybe a little Dijon mustard just to add a touch more sharpness.

One thing I’ve noticed about Luigi’s sandwiches is that they’re not really the “one and done” kind. They’re so well balanced and easy to eat that I could happily have one for breakfast, lunch, dinner... and probably sneak one in as a snack too 😂

Another excellent sandwich. Luigi’s is 100% one of my favourite sandwich spots in Sydney now.