The story
Tucked away on Corso Vittorio Emanuele II in Bari, Mastro Ciccio has earned a devoted following as a panineria that elevates street food into something artful. Creator Giuliacrossbow calls it “fantastic,” praising the “incredibly fresh ingredients, creative combinations, and friendly staff.” With a 4.5-star rating and tags like “casual,” “buzzy,” and “local-spot,” it clearly hits that sweet spot between no-fuss walk-in energy and genuine culinary ambition.
The menu showcases a thoughtful lineup: a Panino con Capocollo e Stracciatella, a boldly composed Panino con Tonno Rosso al Rosmarino (featuring galletto di mais, coratino, artichokes, and pecorino foam with lemon and pomegranate reduction), a classic Panino con Burrata with red basil and tomato, and a Panino con Polpo. The tone is warm, the ingredients are dialed-in—and the verdict is enthusiastic.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2021.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 4 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the tender, perfectly grilled Panino con polpo, calling it a standout. The overall vibe is one of simple, high-quality ingredients delivering pure, coastal satisfaction.
“The octopus sandwich has a good consistency. It's hard to cook octopus properly at home, but here they do it well.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Mastro Ciccio. Most active: Giuliacrossbow
Mastro Ciccio is a fantastic panineria in Bari with incredibly fresh ingredients, creative combinations, and friendly staff — I loved it.
Dishes mentioned
Panino con Capocollo e Stracciatella
This sandwich has capocollo, a cured meat, and inside there's a kind of stracciatella cheese — it's a marvel. The bread is soft, the ingredients are fresh. I really liked it.
Panino con Tonno Rosso al Rosmarino, Galletta di Mais, Coratino, Carciofi, Spuma di Ricotta di Pecora, Scorzetta di Limone, Prezzemolo, Riduzione di Melograno
This sandwich has red tuna with rosemary, a corn cracker, coratino (a type of cured meat), artichokes, sheep's ricotta foam, lemon zest, parsley, and pomegranate reduction. It's a kilo — huge. You can taste the lemon note, which balances the richness. The combination is incredible, they really thought about the ingredients. I don't know where to start, it's so good.
Panino con Burrata, Basilico Rosso, Pomodoro, Origano, Aglio e Olio Extravergine
This is a classic — the filling is like the panzerotti they make in Puglia. It's soft, with burrata, red basil, tomato, oregano, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil. It's really good, a classic.
Panino con Polpo
The octopus sandwich has a good consistency. It's hard to cook octopus properly at home, but here they do it well.
