Saluministi is a Melbourne Paninoteca born from a love of Italian food, culture, family, and the simple belief that every panino tells a story worth sharing. What started through events, festivals, and a small North Melbourne pop-up quickly grew into something much bigger, built on passion, authenticity, and a genuine love for what we do. More than 10 years later, with three Melbourne CBD locations, a thriving corporate catering and events arm, and an incredible community of loyal customers, Saluministi has grown into one of Melbourne’s most recognised Italian food brands.

Everything we possibly can is made by us, for us, in-house, from our focaccia and sweets to our hand crumbed cotoletta and famous roasted porchetta.  We use only the best ingredients we can source locally and abroad.  We’re obsessed with quality, detail, and constantly pushing ourselves to create what we believe is the best Italian Paninoteca in Melbourne.

At the heart of Saluministi is family. As we’ve grown, that belief has remained central to everything we do, shaping our culture, our team, and the way we approach hospitality every single day. We are more than a panino bar; we are the flavours of our childhood, the product of generations past, and old school at heart. Those values are reflected across every part of the business, from the way our team supports one another to the experiences we create for our customers. Whether we’re serving a morning coffee, delivering corporate catering for Melbourne businesses, or catering major events, our focus has always remained the same: bringing people together through memorable Italian food, genuine hospitality, and an unwavering commitment to quality.

Grazie.