noun
- A fried half-moon or round pastry filled with cheese, tomato, and other savory ingredients, popular in Italian cuisine.
Usage: Italian origin; Also spelled 'panzerotto' or 'panzerotti' (plural)
Examples
- We ordered panzerotti as an appetizer at the Italian restaurant.
- The panzerotto was crispy on the outside and filled with melted mozzarella.
- Street vendors in Naples sell panzerotti to hungry customers.
- She bit into the hot panzerotto and cheese oozed out.
- The menu featured several varieties of panzerotti with different fillings.