A new Italian sandwich shop is now open in downtown Naperville, joining the growing list of eateries in the area.

Pronto Italian Sandwiches , located at 221 S. Washington St., opened its doors to customers on Tuesday, serving up a variety of authentic Italian handhelds all named after well-known actors, something owner Peter Burdi began with his first restaurant, Il Poggiolo Ristorante.

“The most popular sandwich is the Tarantino, which is a roasted breast of turkey, with microgreens, avocado, and cheddar. It’s one of our best sandwiches. Also, we have a chicken parmesan sandwich, which is called the Coppola, and again, that has mozzarella, basil pesto, on a Toscanino roll that we also make,” said Burdi.

In addition to sandwiches, the restaurant also has different soups and salads for

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