Di Rienzo: A favourite sandwich shop and grocery in Little Italy celebrates 50 years! Ottawafoodie TV heads on over to Beech st. In the heart of Little Italy, to one of Ottawa’s most talked about sandwich shops. Di Rienzos. Annie Murphy from Schitts Creek names Di Rienzo as one of her favourite spots. For 43 years, Paolo Di Rienzo has been using his sandwiches, pasta and desserts to weave Ottawa’s Little Italy into a tight-knit community. The 25th hour visited his cozy shop to learn more about the man behind Ottawa’s best sandwich. 2022 TripSavvy Editor’s Choice Award Winner for “Best for a quick bite“.