Adams’ Rib &amp; Grille

Got into Philly and heading to Delaware, found this spot based on reviews. Did not disappoint!…read more Service was great, prices were not bad and most important, the food was delicious! Got an Italian and a chicken cheese steak. Portions were massive. Loaded with meats and veggies! Bread, fresh and complimented the insides perfectly.

From the moment we walked in, this place just felt different. There was a steady stream of people…read morecoming and going the entire time we were there and it was obvious this is the kind of spot locals keep coming back to. It had that welcoming, hometown vibe where everyone seemed comfortable, and you could tell the staff genuinely cared about the food and the people they were serving. I've had Italian subs all over the country and this one is honestly the best I've ever had. Fresh bread, quality meats, crisp toppings, and everything perfectly balanced. Nothing flashy, just an incredible sandwich made the right way. The biggest compliment I can give is that before heading to the airport to fly back to California, I made sure to stop here one more time. I knew I'd regret leaving without one last Italian sub and I even bought a shirt as a souvenir. If you're anywhere nearby, don't overthink it. This is one of those rare places that lives up to the hype. Great food, great people, and the kind of hometown atmosphere that makes you feel like you've been coming here for years!

Front counter/ Hoagie Prep

Small Cooper Steak (with ketchup)

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Gaudiello's Italian Hoagies

4.5(161 reviews)

5.6 mi

The BEST Italian Hoagie anywhere!!!!!!!!!!!! Great staff!!…read more The turkey sandwich is also really good!

Absolutely the best Italian subs I have tried in A LONG TIME. Let's start by saying that I was born…read moreand lived most of my early youth in Philadelphia, but I was now living in Maryland. I go to Philly sometimes for sport events (Eagles and Phillies) and I always buy cheesesteaks and hoagies at different places to get a taste of who is the best among the many. This time I decided to find places in the Wilmington and New Castle area--after reading many reviews, Gaudiello's Italian Hoagies was the one spot that caught my attention so my wife and I went for it. When you walk in, the place was very clean, and the person at cash register taking the orders was extremely nice and went out of his way to accommodate our orders. I asked for (to take) four different cheesesteaks and one hoagie; all the subs were properly labeled with the ingredients we ordered on each separate order. When I tried my cheesesteak and my hoagie at home, I was blown away by the amazing taste and quality of the meat (cheesesteak was made with ribeye meat and the hoagie with prime Italian ham), and the bread was SUPERB! For next occasions going up north, I'm ONLY stoping at Gaudiello's.

Super friendly staff and fresh made.

Monte Crystal sandwiches: ham, Swiss mustard, mayo, powder sugar, jezebel sauce

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Holmes Hoagies

4.8(8 reviews)

2.9 mi

Every time I get a honey, turkey, large extra meat, extra provolone, tomatoes, and sweet peppers is…read morethe best taste of Sub that I've had in my life. I must go once a month. Just to get my honey turkey great Customer Sevice very very fresh ingredients. I love this place.

Great hoagie, generously stuffed with meat and fast turnaround. The order was accurately prepared…read more We would go back

Sudan

Italian, turkey and sudan

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Italian and turkey

Scalessa's

4.8(450 reviews)

5.6 mi

Food - so very good! Everything was hot and fresh and house-made. The gnocchi were little dumplings…read moreof pasta numminess. Yes, nummy. The chicken picatta was so, so good- just the right amount of lemony goodness. The Marsala was my husband's favorite- he's said it's some of the best he's had. My daughter said her veal was delicious. Get the cannoli- even if you don't normally like cannolis. My daughter loved her gooey snickerdoodle butter cake topped with ice cream. The decor and staff are everything you want in a family-owned Italian restaurant. There was Sinatra music playing and My Cousin Vinny on the TV - it was great. There is indoor and outdoor seating. It is a small restaurant with limited seating. If you are pressed, make a reservation. Don't go here, if you want quick, impersonal service. Street parking, just a heads up.

I know this may be an unpopular opinion but honestly I thought this was just average Italian food…read more I'd go again because there wasn't anything wrong with it but I wasn't wow'd. I tried the meatball appetizer - it was decent but not really anything special. For dinner I had the chicken parm in a blush sauce which came with a side of gnocchi and my dining partner had grandmas Sunday gravy, again both decent. We skipped dessert because it was a decent amount of food. The other thing I'll mention is you're going to want to make reservations if you go. The entire restaurant seats what seems like 30 people.

2025 Inside - Walls painted and new floors, pictures going back up on the wall

Calamari

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Mazzella's Italian Restaurant

4.0(244 reviews)

2.3 mi

Good food. Good people. Good ingredients. Good times…read more We ordered 30 mins ahead at noon. The parking lot and the restaurant were both packed but our food was hot, ready, and waiting for us Can't beat a fresh pie straight from the oven paired with their finely chopped antipasto

The food is always good and you get good portions. Very casual dinning. Plus it's my #1 for a…read moreslice of hot pizza!

Dining area

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Casapulla's North Steak & Sub Shop

4.0(74 reviews)

4.2 mi

The people are awesome and accommodating! The Sammies are delicious!!! Great place! I will…read moredefinitely return!

My first time ordering a hoagie tray for friends, driving 30 minutes & we weren't disappointed, id…read moredrive an hour. They were fresh, huge, wrapped nicely & came with all the condiments to go. I'll be going back. It was an easy friendly expierence with stafff.

Casapulla's North Steak & Sub Shop - Large old school Italian with extra meat, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, hot and sweet peppers, oil and vinegar and mayonnaise in my trash can.

Large old school Italian with extra meat, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, hot and sweet peppers, oil and vinegar and mayonnaise in my trash can.

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Chicken Salad on a salad

Cafe SiTALY

4.3(257 reviews)

2.2 mi

After reading the reviews, we decided to give this place a try…read more Upon entering, the restaurant is small and casual, with plush black booths lining the leftmost wall and tables seating up to 2-4 people sitting by the window. The walls are red with a black wainscoting paneling and framed pictures, sconces, and a small wine rack can be found on the red part of the wall. The ordering counter is also nearby and has a display case with pizza pies in it. We were immediately seated after arriving and ordered the following: Medium holiday veggie pizza, which has mushrooms, spinach, broccoli, ricotta, green peppers, and diced tomatoes. We didn't realize that the pizza didn't have red sauce but we still liked it. Hubs said that he needs to read the menu closer next time when ordering pizza. This wasn't the first time we accidentally got a no sauce pizza. LOL. Daughter and I shared Vongole, which is linguini tossed with 12-15 little neck clams with your choice of white or red sauce. She chose red sauce. We also got a choice of soup and she chose pasta fagioli. She liked the clams and said that the entree was nice and saucy. I prefer white clam sauce, though. So, I will try that next time. Fried calamari- calamari golden fried squid with side of homemade sauce. I liked that the calamari wasn't breaded. This is my favorite type of calamari. We should've ordered linguini on the side and this was Hubs' favorite dish of the night. The place filled up quickly after we arrived. Hubs had been wanting to try Italian food in Delaware. This place is located in a strip mall so there's plenty of parking. We were expecting it to be a fancy restaurant when we saw the exterior and were pleasantly surprised that it was a pizzeria. The place felt very homey and we loved it. Service was quick and friendly. Will definitely return when in the area to try other items on the menu!

Great little spot! Always good food and great service. It's small inside and they do a lot of…read moretakeout orders. They have a couple tables in front, and a row of booths along the wall. We've enjoyed their pasta and pizza, and the garlic knots are a must. It can be hard to get a table during peak hours and there isn't really room to wait inside. If you have a choice of booths, I'd recommend heading toward the back, as it's further from the takeout pickup area and the front can get chilly during the cooler months from the door being opened frequently. Additionally, they have wine though it's a limited selection.

Long hots

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Shrimp , scallops and salmon with broccoli .

Richards Delicatessen

4.7(3 reviews)

0.1 mi

Wide variety of soda varieties as well as being quite affordable. Lovely staff the woman I met was…read moreso kind and helpful as someone with severe anxiety. Overall the vibe was homey and sweet I will definitely be back as it's a simple walk.

Taking a foodie mini day trip to the Claymont area along Philadelphia Pike, I found Richard's…read moreDelicatessen on the corner of Harvey Road in a shopping center behind the Goodwill. It's been open 49 years. As soon as I walked in the door, the pleasing aroma of an Italian sub hit me in the face. It smelled so good. I ended up ordering a yummy turkey sub, but was tempted to order the Italian. Next time. What made the visit worth noting is the hospitality of owners. Richard and Jo Ann. Their kindness was something you rarely find anymore. The nostalgic mom and pop deli is a blast from the past, but in a good way. It was such a delight to converse with them. I wanted to stay longer and listen to the stories of the decades old business. I forgot to ask when their 50th is, but should be celebrated in a world where five years for business is a success. I'll be back for the Italian.

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Capriotti’s

3.2(129 reviews)

2.0 mi

The impossible cheesesteak is the BEST!!!! Highly recommend for any vegetarians ! Also, they have a…read moregood reward system .

This location is similar to the others with an efficient staff, reasonable prices, and excellent…read moretaste! I really must check this chain out more often. They always do a consistently good job with their subs (hoagies). The pastrami one I had was great because it had a sweet and savory taste and was just the right size for my appetite. The pastrami is warm and the coleslaw is a little bit cold so I had that hot and cold vibe going. All the flavors are spot on and they complement each other well. I had a Soda and a side of chips and I was set to go. If you entertain, I would highly recommend this place to cater for sandwiches. You won't be disappointed!

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Pastrami

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Italian Hoagie

Boro Café

4.5(34 reviews)

4.2 mi

Five stars honestly doesn't feel like enough…read more Boro Cafe catered breakfast for a meeting I attended in Delaware, and I am still thinking about their cheese danish a month later. And I need to be clear, I am a pastry girl. I have eaten my fair share of danishes. This was something completely different. The pastry was unbelievably flaky and layered, with this slightly crisp, almost crunchy outside and what tasted like the lightest glaze over it. Then you get to the cheese filling and somehow the whole thing is just perfect. The textures together were ridiculous. I genuinely remember taking the first bite and thinking, what IS this magical delight?! It may sound dramatic, but it was one of the most delightful things that has ever touched my lips. I cannot understand how these pastries are coming out of this little cafe in Delaware and aren't being shipped worldwide. Boro Cafe, PLEASE figure out nationwide shipping because I would happily have a box show up at my door. I'm writing this review a month after the summit, and I still wake up some mornings wishing I had access to that cheese danish. If you are anywhere near this place, do yourself a favor and go get one. And then eat another one for me.

Try the affogato!…read more Nice selection of breakfast options and coffee drinks. It seems like they do the smashed potatoes differently on different days of the week or with different cooks. They're best when done with caramelized onions and butter.

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