Gate-side snack stop in Terminal A
Right past security in Terminal A, Sfizio – Air Side covers the basics for a quick bite before Schengen flights. It’s a casual counter-service spot on the airside concourse, so you’re eating within sight of gates used by airlines like ITA Airways and Ryanair. Expect standard Italian bar fare: pastries in the morning, simple sandwiches, and espresso drinks all day.
Hours typically track the first and last departures in Terminal A, so you’ll usually find it open from around 05:00 until the late evening wave of flights. Prices are airport-normal rather than downtown-cheap: budget about €1.50–€2 for an espresso, €3–€4 for a cappuccino, and roughly €5–€8 for basic panini or snacks. Nothing here is a sit-down meal; think 10–15 minutes from ordering to walking back to your gate.
Food runs on the safe side: grab a filled cornetto or a plain brioche for early flights, then move to cold panini or packaged snacks after lunch. If you care about coffee, stick with straight espresso or macchiato; milk drinks can be hit-or-miss at busy times in many airport bars, and you don’t want to be the person holding up the line with tweaks. Water and soft drinks come in grab-and-go bottles, handy for security-compliant carry-on.
Best move: swing by as soon as you clear security in Terminal A, grab coffee and something handheld, then head to your gate so you’re not queuing here 20 minutes before boarding starts.