Tramezzino

Tramezzino is an Italian sandwich consisting of two slices of soft white bread, with the crusts removed, usually cut in a triangle. Popular fillings include prosciutto, tuna, and olives, but many other fillings can be used.

Etymology

The term tramezzino was coined by Gabriele D'Annunzio to replace the English word sandwich. It is the diminutive of the word tramezzo, meaning 'in-between'.

History

The origin of the tramezzino can be found in the Caffè Mulassano in Piazza Castello, Turin, where it was devised in 1925 as an alternative to English tea sandwich.