Roman Holiday Bites

Dubrovnik’s Panini Bar Bringing Italian Magic to Every Bite

Franco Romano Panini Bar 

 KARMEN OBLAK
A young couple transforms travel nostalgia into a panini haven with authentic flavors and a relaxed vibe in the city center

Conceived as the perfect place for a break while exploring the city, Franco Romano blends a relaxed atmosphere with carefully selected ingredients. On the menu, paninis with character await you – Delizioso, Superiore, Perfetto, Prezioso, Ottimo – each created to tell its own Italian story.

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Panini with character await you on the menu – Delizioso, Superiore, Perfetto, Prezioso, Ottimo – each created to tell its own Italian story

KARMEN OBLAK

From mortadella, straciatella, and finocchione salami arriving straight from Italy, to fresh local additions from Dubrovnik’s family farms – every ingredient carries a dose of care and love for real food. For a true Italian touch, there’s also an “on the go” espresso or a glass of Aperol prepared in the classic way. Whether you decide to take your panino for a walk or sit on the steps – an authentic Dubrovnik scene – the experience is always the same: simple, spontaneous, and irresistibly tasty.

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From mortadella, straciatella and finocchione salami that arrive straight from Italy, to fresh local ingredients from Dubrovnik family farms - every ingredient carries a dose of attention and love for real food

KARMEN OBLAK

Behind the whole idea is a young Dubrovnik married couple – Romana and Franko Đugum, lovers of Italy and its culinary simplicity. During one of their trips, in Rome, they decided to say their fateful “yes,” and among their favorite memories remained a completely ordinary moment: a break in a small panini bar, where everything was just right – fast, unpretentious, and incredibly delicious. They wanted to bring exactly that feeling home, to Dubrovnik.

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Franco Romano is a new gastronomic oasis in Dubrovnik

KARMEN OBLAK

Franco Romano Panini Bar today is more than a place for a good bite – it’s a little story about travel, inspiration, and love for food, told through every carefully crafted panino. And all of that, in the very heart of Dubrovnik.

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Franco Romano combines a relaxed atmosphere with carefully selected ingredients

KARMEN OBLAK
23. kolovoz 2025 02:17