Tramezzino
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Tramezzini (plural of tramezzino , diminutive of Italian. Tramezzo , "in between", "in the middle") are slices of white bread and a variant of sandwiches that originated in Turin but are common throughout Italy. Many of them can now also be found in Austria, Switzerland and Germany.
The white bread used is similar to toast , but finer-pored, softer and without crust. Tramezzini are cut into triangles, each with a slice at the bottom, the topping and a slice at the top. They are also sometimes offered in rolls, with the filling being rolled up. The variations of the topping are almost unlimited and range from various salads with mayonnaise to ham and cheese to cooked mushrooms, seafood and vegetables.
Tramezzini are sold in Italy as a small snack in bars and service stations, but are also sometimes available as antipasti in restaurants. Usually they are pre-made and offered chilled; some varieties can be toasted before consumption if desired.