3 Salamis

Skip the flashy CBD joints—Essendon’s true sandwich purists make a beeline straight for 3 Salamis. This Napier Street deli deals in pure abbondanza, stacking robust, unapologetically loaded panini with top-tier Italian cured meats. The word on the street? You don't leave without gripping the Italiana—a brilliant collision of salty prosciutto and lush buffalo mozzarella—or the knockout vodka chicken. Diehards have their custom meatball orders down to a science—extra parmesan, roasted peppers, zero mozzarella—while the corporate crowd taps their impeccable catering for high-end spreads. It’s fast, it’s fresh, and the flavors are fiercely authentic. Grab a classic Firenze salami, maybe a quick espresso, and experience a proper lunchtime capolavoro.