Food: amazing. Service: quick. Ambiance: homey. Only issue is that it can be slightly expensive ($20 for two sandwiches) but lowk they're big af and they taste great. read more

ALIDORO - Inside - Specialty Food Near Me - New York, New York

You get a big sandwich for not too expensive. The value is decent. I got the DINO and it needed a little sauce. A little dry sandwich. I like the cheese and I like the sun-dried tomatoes. It was just a lot of the same thing. I would come here and split a sandwich with someone. read more

Was seeking a quick bite. Unwittingly, I stopped here. Considering the size of these massive sandwiches, could I have come to the wrong place? It was mid-afternoon, so only one customer ahead of me on this summer day. The menu is pasted on pieces of paper and the porchetta was for me. I got my sandwich to go. I figured this would. Enough for two meals, have half today and lunch for tomorrow. It was delicious. Room for more? I can't believe I ate the whole thing in one sitting. read more

ALIDORO - Porchetta - Specialty Food Near Me - New York, New York

Four stars solely for the exceptional sandwich. The spot itself is a tiiiiiny hole in the wall. But it has charm! There is kitschy decor inside and funny memes to read as you wait to order. We had two issues. 1) it smelled incredibly strong of Sharpie the entire time we were there. There were a bunch of signs written in Sharpie taped to the counter. But the smell was strangely overwhelming as we ate and I found it off putting. 2) There are 3 seating options inside. A table for 2. A table for 4 with a bench on either side. And a counter looking outside with stools for 2-3. We took the table with the benches but oh my god were the benches rickety. They wobbled so much I was worried it would break as I sat! Long story short - I'd come back for the food without question. There were so many other things on the menu I'd like to try. I'd just skip dining in next time! read more

ALIDORO - Alyssa Sandwich - Specialty Food Near Me - New York, New York

Fantastic Italian sandwich! Great customer service and fresh ingredients. Location don't hurt either.

The Italian sandwiches here are good but they just don't have the same impact as the ones from Bensonhurst (Lioni's, Papa Pasquale, etc). I got the Pinocchio and really enjoyed the fig spread on semolina bread. Prosciutto + soppressata was a rather salty combination though. Roasted red peppers had a good texture and mellowed things out a bit but the mozzarella was kind of bland. Prices are high but the portions are decent and you can possibly split one sandwich into two meals, depending on how hungry you are. Glad I gave this place a try but I think I'll stick with my Brooklyn go-to's. read more

ALIDORO - Pinocchio - Specialty Food Near Me - New York, New York

Frustrating that they closed 20 minutes before "close". Plenty of sandwiches in the city, but a bummer as I was looking forward to it and had travelled in from Brooklyn. read more

I stopped by Alidoro on my way to a review session and grabbed the highly raved about Pinocchio sandwich. It was good, don't get me wrong - I just feel it was a little overpriced for what it was. I wish there was more olive spread and mozzarella, and the flavor of the sandwich overall was a little simple for $14. The bread was tasty and fresh though, and you really can't go wrong with this sandwich overall. Who doesn't love deli meat and peppers? read more

ALIDORO - Pinocchio Sandwich - Specialty Food Near Me - New York, New York

Very tasty lunch spot. Sandwiches are a little $$ but the quality of the meats and size is worth it to me. I saved half of my sub for dinner The prosciutto is delicious. The gentleman slicing and making the sandwich was quick and kind. Good little place for lunch, I went on a Monday and it wasn't too busy the early lunch hours. read more

ALIDORO - Michelangelo Sandwich on Focaccia Bread - Specialty Food Near Me - New York, New York

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Really cute place and nice staff. Loved the ambiance. My only complaint is that I added arugula and was charged for it but when I went back to eat my sandwich there was no arugula! I was not happy about that. read more

ALIDORO - Pinocchio Sandwich - Specialty Food Near Me - New York, New York

Walking into Alidoro on a summer afternoon, the customer's experience is immediately a cramped, old-school shop that appears to be cooled by a single window AC unit. With the right attitude, this only adds to the charm of the establishment. Clearly an institution based on the historic photos lining the walls, Alidoro boasts an extensive menu of sandwiches featuring combinations of a few trademark meats, cheeses, vegetables, and condiments. There are also 4-5 bread options, some of which may be unavailable later in the day. I ordered the Dino and Brando sandwiches, both of which had nice flavor combinations and large portions. The prices are high for a sandwich but the size, quality, and craftsmanship will certainly make it worth it for some. Maybe just not an everyday lunch option. Staff was very friendly, despite the stress of lunch rush. If you go during peak hours (11-2), expect a line out the door. All in all, Alidoro offers a classic NYC sandwich experience. Would recommend for those looking to enjoy a special lunch or entertain out-of-towners! read more

ALIDORO - Dino Sandwich, Brando Sandwich - Specialty Food Near Me - New York, New York

Cute, family-owner sandwich shop! You can tell it's authentic. They have a few different styles of breads to choose from which I believe are made in-house. There's a wide variety of sandwiches to choose from the menu -- quite delicious! You can only pay with cash or credit card so plan accordingly. Fast service, and friendly employees! Indoor & outdoor seating read more

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Everything you want in an Italian deli sandwich in NY. Finest meats, sliced to order right before your eyes. Toothy, crusty, fresh baked bread. Condiments and sandwich accoutrements packed with flavor. Hits the spot, every bite read more

ALIDORO - Pinocchio Sandwich - Specialty Food Near Me - New York, New York

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This locale is a hole-in-the-wall compared to the Alidoro in Midtown. We stopped in for a bite and found the kitschy decor charming, with its happy yellow walls and makeshift library of Italian books, films and memorabilia. The aesthetic is entirely different from their Midtown location catered to the finance crowd. I had their namesake Alidoro sandwich, topped with prosciutto, hot & sweet roasted peppers, mushroom paste, fennel, arugula. It's hot and packed with quality ingredients. A nod to their salads which are also superb, my favorite the Capri with smoked chicken, fresh basil pesto, parmesan, and pignoli. The fresh pesto takes it over the edge! Round things out with a chocolate chip cookie or donnoli, while checking out their cute library. read more

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*cash only* Stumbled in on this quiet, little, unassuming hidden Italian sandwich place. I love how you can easily just walk by this gem. Hidden in plain sight!. Let's get to the breakdown: The place: small, cozy, romantic, good for a date, quick bite, casual spot. Bad thing is they only have 2 tables. Low volume music playing in the background where you can hold a conversation. The food: I ordered the "Pinocchio" - prosciutto, sopressata, fresh mozzarella, sweet roasted peppers and olive paste (see photo). It was great...nicely stuffed but not over the top. Great combo with the fresh olive paste. I could taste how fresh the ingredients were and it was satisfying. Of course, I also got a San pellgrino clementine!. The sandwich was $13.50. Kind of steep but hey, it was quality and it got me full. You have to try it at least once! I would definitely come back and try the other sandwiches / specials. read more

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As I have mentioned before, we are spoiled by Eataly and its exceptional products. We split a sandwich here - salami, mozz, arugula and hot peppers. The best part was the bread - sturdy, chewy, perfect for grabbing the juice from the peppers and the oil from the meat. The salami was missing a layer of funk, and the ratio of mozz to meat was off (there should have been more cheese). But if you can't make your own, these sandwiches will more than fit the bill. read more

After morning at the Jackie Robinson museum, I was craving a deli. This popped up, high rating, walking distance, let's go. Line out the door! Decided to stick it out, SO glad I did. It's really Italian sandwiches, not a deli as I was imagining. But all delicious. Got the Alyssa on semolina, added olive tapenade. This place is legit. read more

Monday afternoon, no line whatsoever for lunch. Small shop with a few tables inside and a bunch of rules - no cards, no bathroom, no coffee, and no frills. Thankfully I knew all of this beforehand and made my way up to order. Decided on the Lucia with whole wheat bread ($11). Large sub stuffed with prosciutto, sliced smoked mozzarella, and roasted sweet peppers. Incredibly simple sandwich and all the flavors worked well together. Bread can be a little dry, so wish they added some oil or vinaigrette, but overall a filling sandwich. Had no problem with service as the guys behind the counter got my food out in a couple minutes. Good option for a to-go lunch if you got the cash. read more

ALIDORO - Lucia - Specialty Food Near Me - New York, New York

Hidden little rustic Italian sandwich shop. Cozy close knit feel inside with pretty simple but yet delicious classic Italian sandwiches. Just recently found out they have a few more throughout the city. Maybe this one is the OG? Idk. Regardless, the sandwiches are amazing and you should definitely try. read more

Amazing Italian sandwiches! I went in on a quiet Friday afternoon and was lucky enough to walk right up to the counter. I knew what I wanted since I'd spent some time looking at the online menu (note, the different locations have different menus), so when asked what I wanted, I didn't hesitate. The Brando on Semolina. With a minute, I had my sandwich paid for and in hand (note, they ONLY accept cash). I sat at one of the two tables in the restaurant, since most people seem to carry out. I got to do some fun people watching over the ten minutes it took to eat my delicious, very large-portioned, custom-made sandwich. It was perfect and I will make this a regular spot on my lunch rotation. read more

TLDR: A no-frills sandwich spot with high-quality and authentic Italian ingredients. Meat and cheese are both freshly sliced when you order, and you choose your preferred type of bread. Every sandwich contains 2-5 basic ingredients (meat, cheese, arugula, misc toppings/sauce). THE VERDICT: You can't go wrong with any sandwich you pick. Seriously. You can taste how fresh each ingredient is, and everything is paired so well together. It's pretty reasonably priced considering how big a sandwich you get with this caliber of ingredients. I usually can't finish the entire one in one sitting. HOW TO PICK: The menu is huge, but really is just every possible iteration of 5 main ingredients. As long as you know what you like, it's pretty easy to choose. They also have 'specials' printed on paper by the register that aren't on the menu, so take a look there before you make your final pic! If you're really struggling, I recommend defaulting to the 'Matthew' which is their baseline sandwich. read more

After walking all over the city on an empty stomach I built up a pretty big appetite. I was in the mood for a delicious Italian deli sandwich and I wasn't going to settle until I was sure I found the perfect spot. Thank god for the internet because I found out about Alidoro on a random article I ran into and read, after a desperate Google search. It's a small place, so it might be easy to miss. I actually walked by it and had to come back. Once I was inside I knew I had come to the right place. Finally, the moment of truth. I was so torn between the Soprano or the Pinocchio. I ended up going with the Pinocchio per the very nice cashier. She said it was her favorite and the most popular, she sailed to mention that it was HUGE, but that is never a bad thing right? Bigger is better, and speaking of bigger, I am a pretty big eater and I was only able to eat half in one sitting. Of course I had a bag of rosemary garlic chips to accompany it, so that might've done it. As for the sandwich, the sopressatta and prosciutto were fresh and thinly sliced, *sigh* perfect. The mozzarella was soft and the taste of sweet peppers worked well with the saltiness of the olive paste/tapenade that was spread on the bread. I spent $20 for the sandwich, a bag of chips and a pellegrino. A little steep for lunch, but still I have zero complaints. It was delicious and satisfied the exact craving I had. I think I might have to go back before I head home to try a hot sandwich this time, and I already have my eye on the Porchetta. read more

ALIDORO - Pinocchio (added arugula 1.50 extra) - Specialty Food Near Me - New York, New York

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The cutest little hole in the wall! My friends and I each got a different sandwich and all of them were amazing. Friendly staff as well. Highly recommend this place if you're in SoHo!!!! read more

ALIDORO - a shelf full of food items - Specialty Food Near Me - New York, New York

A few things you need to know about this place: * Know what you want to order while you're waiting on line. * You will wait on line so know what you want when you get to the front. * Order something with the mozzarella and prosciutto - you will thoroughly enjoy it! * Cash only peeps * Writing this review is making me hungry * Staff is all business. Be nice to them and they will be nice to you. * No seating. Take your sandwich to a nearby park and enjoy. * ENJOY! read more

Wow, sandwiches in the United States normally don't impress me.. but Alidoro managed to transport me back to Italy with a damn good meal. Its a really intimate space, with a paper menu and cash only. No bullshit, keep it straight to the point. read more

ALIDORO - Yum! - Specialty Food Near Me - New York, New York

**Cash only** Major Italian vibes in this hole in the wall sandwich spot in the West Village! My boyfriend had been to the Midtown location multiple times and loved it so we gave this location a try. The sandwiches are pretty big so my cousin and I split one (my bf could finish a whole though). The Dino was delicious!! The menu has a ton of options (30+ sandwiches) but they are also accommodating and will make a special combo if you want to substitute any ingredients. There is not a lot of seating (two small tables with 3-4 chairs) and a small table outside when the weather is nice. I think most people just get their orders to go. They only had one worker when we came on a Saturday afternoon and the wait wasn't terrible (10 minutes?) but I can see it getting backed up with orders when it gets busy. Overall...great sandwiches! Would love to try the hot sandwiches are their Midtown location. read more

Alidoro is amazing! I could eat a sandwich across 3 meals. They layer up the prosciutto. You can't really make substitutions, but that doesn't matter because every sandwich is delicious. read more

The best Italian sandwich I've had in NYC to date. This might be controversial, but I prefer a sandwich that isn't so piled high with things that I have to unhinge my jaw to eat it. The sandwich I got from Alidoro (the Sofia with sun dried tomatoes added) had just the right amount of stuff on it that it felt substantial, but it wasn't difficult to get one bite with everything in it. This was the perfect thing to eat in the park on a sunny day. read more

ALIDORO - Sofia Sandwich with sundried tomatoes added - Specialty Food Near Me - New York, New York

I had been here years ago and remember it being good. Didn't disappoint years later! High quality bread, mozza, and meats. Yummy! read more

ALIDORO - Specialty Food Near Me - New York, New York

There are several of these shops around nyc now-- this was the first, and in my opinion, the only one to go to. I used to go here over 20 years ago when Alessandro used to own and run it. It took as long as it took to get your sandwich, you were not allowed to make any changes to anything on the menu, and you were grateful to wait in line and get it. Yes, he could be known for being cranky sometimes, but if you got on his good side, he would always slip you a free cookie in your bag that you'd find when you got back to the office. He was a true artist. The mozzarella was buttery delicious, the focaccia was fluffy crisp and flavorful, and there was always a Fellini film playing on his tv, a cat in the corner, and of course, a huge line. Then it was taken over by his nephew Walter,( I think his nephew?? Maybe just someone else??) anyhow, notably cheerier, though the sandwiches were just as delicious. It then became a bit of a chain around town, and I tried another location a year ago or so, maybe near Rockefeller center. and was disappointed and underwhelmed. I came back to this original location recently, and was delighted to see many of the original posters and decor still in tact, with a long lunch line just as before-- it brought me back. I'm not sure who is running this location now, (I didn't see Walter on the day I was there), but I can share that the sandwich (my usual- a Cabiria on focaccia), really did taste nearly as good as I had remembered it from over 20 years ago- though alas, no surprise cookie. read more

DELICIOUS! Totally recommend for a great lunch! Meat & ingredients were fresh! It's a huge sandwich & worth the price!!

It says they close at 4pm but their staff stop making anything even when you get there at 3:30..... they should just say they close at 3:30 and not say 4pm since that is extremely misleading. read more

Ordered and paid for Pinocchio that has prosciutto and when I got home and opened it it was completely different sandwich wich chicken instead. I don't think I'm coming back here. read more

ALIDORO - Sandwich - Specialty Food Near Me - New York, New York

My new favorite sandwich place. I got the Sofia on white bread and it was unbelievably good. Their olive tapenade and salami are amazing, and they also make the sandwiches unbelievably quickly. The sandwiches are also massive!! read more

ALIDORO - Sofia Sandwich - Specialty Food Near Me - New York, New York

Amazing sandwiches, but this location is cash only (which is annoying when the sandwiches are like $15 after tax) and the lady running it was SO rude to me. I asked if they could do a half size sandwich and she basically bit my head off, snapping, "Absolutely not." Okay, then. Anyway, I had the Pinocchio and it was delicious. However, I'll stick to the midtown location, which is a much bigger (and smoother) operation and accepts cards. read more

ALIDORO - Pinocchio - Specialty Food Near Me - New York, New York

I came about 2:30 on a Friday. They were out of bread, but luckily a guy returned with some within a few minutes of another woman and I placing our orders. I got the Matthew with sweet peppers. The price tag, at most of $17, came as a bit of a shock. I walked about a block and a half and ate half of the sandwich then. It was good- fresh mozzarella, arugula, and prosciutto, decent bread, balsamic vinegar and sweet peppers. It wasn't $17 take-my-breath-away good, but it was tasty, and better than a PB&J at work which would have been my other option. Luckily the sandwich was quite large and I did save half for later- it didn't hold up spectacularly with the dressing, but it was serviceable. Overall, I wouldn't go out of my way to come back, but in a pinch, yeah, I'd come here again. read more

(note: This is the first review I've written where I'm still eating my meal, so forgive any lack of focus as I try to describe the experience live) Simple and fresh - a hallmark of Italian gastronomy. To go with another "foodie" cliche - if the best purveyors tend to just let the quality of their ingredients shine, then make sure to wear shades, because Alidoro just might blind you. Like a Vivaldi concerto, each moment is a sensory indulgence; every bite a harmonious blend of virtuoso composition and execution. To call it a symphony for one's tastebuds is simply not accurate enough - although if a sandwich can bring music to one's ears, this one would do so in Dolby Digital Surround Sound. In a city filled with world-class eats and no shortage of elite sandwiches, it's a rare occurrence to find an offering that distances itself from its peers by such a large margin. Indeed, this small shop is playing in the big leagues - there are plenty of famous choices in the $12-15 range (ie, a certain kosher-style establishment not too far East of here), but make no mistake - this is as satisfying, inspiring, and enlightening as it gets between two slices of bread (scratch that... between two slices of heaven). To summarize - this is a sandwich that John Montagu would've stopped gambling for; one that Joey Tribbiani would've taken a bullet for; and one that renews my faith that in a city as expensive as this, some things are still worth every penny. read more

ALIDORO - Pinocchio/sfilatino. Aka heaven - Specialty Food Near Me - New York, New York

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A few years ago I tried the tuna sandwich and didn't really think much of it. Two years ago my husband goes there during lunch for work and picks up the Pinocchio Sandwich. Oh my god just incredible and delicious! WARNING They are the sandwich Nazis Don't go there trying to customize your sandwich with additional toppings or remove any items from the menu Don't ask for anything on the side Don't ask questions Good luck on ordering and may the sandwich force be with you read more

One of the top sandwich spots in NYC. Ingredients are bought fresh every day from 2 separate bakers, 2 cheese guys, and 3 butchers to ensure it's the best quality product. The smoked mozzarella on the Pavarotti sandwich is the stuff little curds of whey dream about becoming. Line is usually out the door at lunch -- and rightfully so. It's a must try when walking around SoHo or visiting NYC. Fair warning: eating an entire sandwich for lunch during a work day will render you utterly useless for the afternoon due to food coma. Highly recommend for Fridays. read more

ALIDORO - The Pavarotti, my perfect sandwich: salami, smoked mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes, artichokes, sweet roasted peppers. - Specialty Food Near Me - New York, New York

I got the gothamist. Was pricier than I expected (almost $20), but I have no regrets. The sandwich was huge and really delicious. read more

ALIDORO - The Gothamist - Specialty Food Near Me - New York, New York