A small shop with great Italian sandwiches. Fresh ingredients and choice of bread equals amazing taste. Cash only, but the prices are reasonable so not an issue. Select from their menu of combinations or make up your own. This place reminds me of growing up in Brooklyn back in the day. Mangia! read more

No nonsense place. Reading all the Yelp reviews made us more nervous than we needed to. As long as you know what you want, you should be fine on the line. The problem is choosing from the great list. Ordered the Brando (smoked chicken breast, provolone, sweet roasted peppers, arugula) and Lucia (prosciutto, smoked mozzarella and sweet roasted peppers).The Brando was soooooo good. Simple. Fresh. Delicious. read more

Menu is a mess and all the names sandwiches are repetitive. But the ingredients are top notch and the sandwiches are destination worthy.

They accept the Dollop App, code PXWRXP A 4-star sandwich at 2-star prices for which they only accept cash, in a joint run by 2-star service. The $14.15 pinocchio on white (others are extra and didn't call to me) was satisfying and studded with quality fillings, but nothing that convinced me to ever return (or visit their newer midtown offshoot), at least not at these prices. Be ready to order, especially if there's a line (there wasn't at 11:45am but they apparently get rough), because the woman running the register (behind the guy preparing the sandwiches, who's closer to customers and much friendlier) is neither friendly nor patient. Few tables if you choose to dine in amongst books and knick-knacks. read more

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This may be the very best sandwich shop. Amazing combinations of your favorite Italian delicacies. Sandwich portions are large (unless you get the focaccia bread) and the sandwiches start at $10.00 and can be more depending on if you add extras or different bread. This is the rare time when paying a premium price is worth it as the quality of the sandwich is always impeccable. Cash only and be prepared for an attitude (think the Soup Nazi in Seinfeld). If the line was shorter, they accepted credit cards, were nicer, and the sandwiches a little less expensive (why charge for different types of bread?) Alidoro would get 5 stars, as the quality is definately 5 star. read more

A solid spot for a good sandwich. The sandwiches are huge and orders come out pretty quick. Be prepared to fork over at least $13 for a sandwich, which is a bit on the pricey side. Service has a lot to be desired and if you go too late, they run out of the standard white hero. I had the Donatella, which is prosciutto with mozzarella cheese and dressing. The dressing is pretty much olive oil with balsamic vinegar. It's really good and just the way I like my sandwiches - no roasted peppers or extra veggies to block the taste of mozzarella and prosciutto. read more

First off, I've got to say that I dont know what the hell you people are talking about in regards to the owners being "nazi's". Maybe they weren't all giddy and shit, but what sandwich shop is? All I know is the wife/owner let me in a few minutes early to sit and wait until her husband showed up. He's the only one who makes the sandwiches, and I appreciate this immensely as it shows a level of care you rarely get elsewhere. Regardless, both of the owners were very nice, and I don't know what the problem would be so long as you have an idea of what you want before you go in. They are set in their ways for good reason, and if you can't deal with that then don't eat here. That said, the sandwiches are large but expensive. I got an Alyssa (home-smoked chicken, fresh mozzarella, arugula, and balsamic vinegarette dressing) on tramezzino bread, and while I easily got two lunches out of it (and I eat a lot) it was also like $13. The sandwich itself was solid, but not great. I shoud've chosen a harder bread, as the soft contents would've done better with that. Regardless, the smoked chicken was still pretty bland, with no real smokiness to it. They overdid it a bit with the balsamic vinegarette, which was great but just a bit too much. The arugula was fresh, and the fresh mozzarella, while a bit muted by the balsamic vinegarette, had a great flavor (I could tell it was from Joe's Dairy up the street) and was properly sliced. While this sandwich was very satisfying, and I will try Alidoro again, I can't honestly say it was great. Better than most sandwich places? Hell fucking yea. But stacked up again the best I've been to (Hoboken/Brooklyn), it didn't quite measure up. Regardless, this was probably the best sandwich I've had thus far in Manhattan. read more

Grabbed lunch at Alidoro today with co-workers that built it up as one of the "best sandwiches in the city." He recommended I order the Pinocchio on Focaccia bread. It came out to $15 + change. The mozzarella was fresh and delicious as was the prosciutto. We both agreed the focaccia bread could have used slightly more seasoning, it was kind of plain. As many other reviewers have noted, Alidoro is cash only. Definitely a hearty portion size which is appreciated. I will be back, but I'm not rushing back. read more

ALIDORO - Pinocchio sandwich on Focaccia bread - Specialty Food Near Me - New York, New York

After walking past this place on my way to work for several years with lines always coming out the door i figured today I would try it. Ordered the verdi. Pros: fast turnaround. Tasty ingredients. Cons: out of regular bread so i had to pay 1$ extra for bread anyway. Maximum veggies but minimal mushroom pate. Tasty sandwich and good quality ingredients... But $14.94 is too much for a sandwich. I will not be returning. read more

ALIDORO - Verdi on focaccia. - Specialty Food Near Me - New York, New York

Definitely the weakest location, a couple of times I've come here and they didn't have bread. Not sure why this place isn't given any love compared to the other ones in the city. read more

Di caprio - prosciutto, hot and sweet peppers, mushroom paste, arugula, hot spicy spread and fennel. Holy crap, this place is delicious. The bread was soft and tasty. Prosciutto perfectly cut. Hot spicy spread was tangy enough you wanted to soak up what dripped off. Every sandwich i now eat will be compared to this. Thank you read more

TIP: Please know what you're getting before you get to the front of the line; or you will get Next'd TIP 2: CASH ONLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TIP 3: Don't go during lunch time, if you plan on eating in - My top 3 are Pavarotti, Brando, Marina, but it's really a matter of taste read more

Came to Alidoro for lunch today and ordered the Romeo sammie with the eggplant caponata. The meat is superb quality and the arugula is incredibly fresh. What I loved most though, were the spicy peppers.. a subtle kick with every bite as the dressing dripped off the sides of the crusty bread onto my fingertips. Lucky me, I had just missed the rush.. situated myself behind 3 people on line but even at an early 1:15pm, they were out of wheat bread! So I had to settle for the white instead. Left a happy camper with my sandwich passing a line reaching out the door and then some. Make sure you bring enough cash and to be ready with your order by the time you reach the snappy woman behind the counter! read more

I really love the sandwiches here but will never step foot in the restaurant again. I was screamed at and approached by another ignorant patron who was cursing and upset because he felt I cut him in line. The truth is that the store cashier didn't want to wait for said customer who was outside when he had rung him up and called me up instead. When the man came back in he was cursing, yelling at me and took my hat off and threw it on the ground to make a statement. No one and I repeat none of the gentleman in the store who created the situation stepped in to do anything at all to help me for a situation they created. But I stood my ground because I will not be intimidated by an ignorant, screaming person. I will NEVER go to this location again and recommend if you do that you watch your back because the staff will be of no help to you. read more

I hate it when I hear the words "no more bread" when I arrive at Alidoro. They have a limited number for the bread and once it's sold out, you are out of luck, so arrive early. (weekends before 3pm) The sandwiches are huge, the meat selection excellent, and the arugula is very fresh. I like my sandwiches simple, so I really enjoy the matthew without the mozzarella (balsamic vinaigrette, arugula and prosciutto). Now that I'm back in the bay area, I have been missing Alidoro and have been recreating the sandwiches for the last 2 days. Sad, I know!! read more

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

Value for the money! Ordered a Dino and Brando. Both were good, except the Dino was more on the salty side due to the prosciutto. Ate half for lunch and half for dinner. read more

3.5 stars Sandwiches- Decent. I don't think they're exceptional. If you think it's the best sandwich in NY you may consider looking a bit harder. Ingredients are quality though they don't give much quantity. Bread is excellent. It's a good respectable sandwich in a neighborhood where something under $15 is difficult to find. Service-look she doesn't want to exchange pleasantries with you, she doesn't want to pay your credit card processing fee and she doesn't care that you have questions or that you want to customize this or that. I don't understand all the hurt feelings in these reviews. There are unfriendly signs plastered everywhere. It's not like you should be surprised. Is it off putting? Yeah. Would they be 25% more profitable if they learned some basic customer service. Sure. But she has a right to run her business the way she wants.Clearly it's important to her that you see you are just not as special as your mom tells you and you need to order off the menu like everyone else. I usually only deal with the two younger guys that work there. They're actually fine. There's absolutely nothing to be intimidated about. Just pick something off the menu, hand them cash, get your quality lunch (no need to say thank you because they sure won't) and be on your merry way. read more

Not as Great as I thought it'd be. This was on The 101 Best Sandwiches in New York ranked #8. So I ordered the Mona Lisa (fresh mozzarella, artichokes, caponata of eggplant, m bel paese) as the name reminded me of the famous painting. CONS: - Mona Lisa sandwich was oily - didn't really like the sour vegetable in the sandwich (must have been the artichokes) I have never had artichokes before and I think the sandwich ruined my first experience of it. - the sandwich was cold - expensive ($11 something with tax) PROS: - liked the Mozzarella cheese - sandwich was pretty big - interesting names for the sandwiches read more

One of the best sandwiches in the city . Never enough . Big line of sandwiches , as well as clients . read more

You want to find an authentic Italian deli? This is a spot for you. Small, nondescript, no frills, manned by Italian owners and straight up great sandwiches: meat/cheese sliced there while you wait. The sandwiches are all in range from $7.00 to $10.50 and are usually big enough for the heartiest of eaters or those that want to share. They do delivery and pre-order but you've got to order 2 or more. They've also got some Italian grocery and drinks to take home. Only two tables so get it to-go and eat at the park or around the corner on 6th. Enjoy! read more

The BEST Italian sandwich on the entire island. It's nestled among the shops in SOHO, and it's easy to find because it's the place with a line out the door. The wonderful aroma of fresh sandwich ingredients awaits you at the doorway. There were about 10 people ahead of me, and I spent a good half hour waiting since only two guys were manning the store. Of course, I would have waited an hour for the fuggin' incredible prosciutto and mozzarella sandwich I promptly devoured. I asked for roasted peppers to go with it, and the sandwich masters ladled the most divine sweet vinaigrette sauce on top. Damn, my mouth waters just thinking about it. read more

ALIDORO - The first sandwich on their menu. I could eat two of these. - Specialty Food Near Me - New York, New York

You won't find a better sandwich. Fresh fluffy bread, thoughtful toppings, premium ingredients. Perfection.

These reviews made me think it would be much more crowded, I went during my lunch break--peak time I thought, 12:30, but they asked me what I wanted almost immediately after I walked in. I skimmed the menu quickly to find something vegetarian, picking the thing on the very bottom, the Pacino. I heard one of them question "the Pacino?" in a way as if no one ever actually orders it. They made it in like less than a minute and I took it on my way to eat at my desk at work. The sandwich was big. I only ate half at work and saved the other half for later. I had been craving a Caprese sandwich for a few days which is why I went there. The Pacino consists of smoked mozzarella and sun dried tomatoes. The slices of mozzarella were pretty thick, but I was actually surprised how good the tomatoes were. They're a little tangy, sweet, and vinegary. I would come back here, but not very often because although the ingredients they use are good, paying over $10 for a sandwich with two toppings is silly. I have no idea what anyone else is talking about with long lines or rude employees. I had a fine experience. read more

Been repping this spot since the days of Alessandro & Melampo. Still the best sandwich in NYC hands down. It's never disappointed. The Pinocchio is the winner! Walter, the owner, is an absolutely lovely fella. read more

I have heard great things about Alidoro, so decided to give it a go. I ordered the Pinocchio and to my surprise, was very underwhelmed. Although the filling had a nice flavor profile, the amount of meat on my less than satisfactory crusty bread was not up to par for the price of a double digit sandwich. Beware: CASH ONLY. read more

The owner woman needs to get over herself. The food is mediocre at best, and the amount of negative signs all over the place is a turn off. (No sides, no mayo, no swapping ingredients, no cell phones). Not worth it. read more

Would be a much better experience if you weren't being yelled at. Hey, at least the line moves fast! Sandwiches are good and there is a large selection - plus you can always substitute. For families, you could easily get two of these and split between four people. They are huge! Or just eat half and save the other half for yourself later. :) read more

Per the other comments, I'm going to have to agree. The lady that works here is an absolute monster and I find it sad when each Yelp review mentions that because it only means she hasn't changed or perhaps doesn't want to change. I'm not sure why she's so angry but at this point I don't really care why because the food itself is not worth writing home to, revisiting, or really even reviewing but here I am hoping that if you're a person like me, who generally doesn't like getting their day ruined by someone who seems to have a dried sandwich stuck up their butt, then don't bother with this place. The sandwiches are not worth $12.00. The bread is dry, the sweet peppers old, and the attitude pretty indescribable. The workers here also look absolutely terrified of her, just as terrified as I looked when tasting my dried up sandwich and realizing I could have spent those same $12 bucks on a chipotle bowl with guac. read more

Visitors beware. If you have not lived in NYC for a long period of time, stay away from this place. Otherwise, you will inevitably call mommy and tell her New Yorkers are mean. Yea, Alidoro makes some of the best sandwiches in the city, but don't expect them to be nice about it. There are rules when you visit a place like this. There are menus strewn about the restaurant, so know what you want before you approach the counter. Don't ask for anything that's not on the menu. If whatever stupid combination you dreamt up was good for the masses, then Mr. Alidoro would have put it on the menu. Capisce? Some woman rolled up to the front of the line and still didn't know what she wanted, so they sent her to the back of the line. Hah! That's what you get, woman. Next time maybe you will have your order squared away. My coworker introduced me to this place one day, but I went here three times that week, because it was that good. I saw a plate full of cookies on the counter so I asked how much they were. "Mrs. Alidoro" yelled from the back "I PUT THEM THERE FOR A REASON. EAT THEM. IF YOU WANT ME TO CHARGE FOR THEM, I WILL." Say no more, fair madam, I shall eat a dozen. They have all kinds of combinations but my favorite is the Romeo, followed by the Alessandro. I do have to say that with a sandwich this large, the bread to meat ratio suffers slightly. On my second visit I asked for (and paid for) extra meat, and it was perfect. Did someone below seriously rate this place lower because they should "take lessons from Chipotle or Subway on the proper quick sandwich making method"?! That's like telling Minetta Tavern to take lessons from McDonald's on proper burger grilling methods. Amateur. read more

Good and solid Italian sandwich place outside of what you can get in Little Italy. They only take cash and are a bit priced above average. The bread wasn't the most amazing and the sandwiches weren't stacked full of meat like I would have hoped read more

Disclaimer - My review does not reflect the quality of th esandwiches. I liked my sandwich so much, that I feel bad to give it a bad rating. But the servers need to know how to be polite. Rude people. The guy in front of me asked them if they had hot peppers. A simple "i am sorry but we dont" is what you would expect. A straight "NO" would have been acceptable as well. Instead he got "Honey, we have what we have listed on the menu. DO YOU WANT IT? OR NO? YOU HAVE 3) SECONDS TO DECIDE...NEXT..." in the rudest tone. I understand you have a line, but this was not required. Most of the orders are taken with a similar tone, and this needs to change if I have to really appreciate the sandwiches. The next time I visit this place, if this attitude changes, I will definitely change this to a 4 or a 5 star. read more

Alidoro is a Temple to the Sandwich. The owners are the Benedictine monks of sandwichery. Most sandwiches have just three or four ingredients but those ingredients are chosen and put together with the same skill and attention that the monastic scribes gave to their illuminated manuscripts. My recommendation is the Matthew (prosciutto, arugula, mozzarella, dressing). Add the fresh tomatoes and semolina bread. It'll take you straight to heaven. Oh, and yes, this place is seemingly expensive. The one described above is close to $14. But it's HUGE and if you go with a friend you can easily split one. read more

Look, all dreams come to an end eventually: Andy left the gang and went to college in Toy Story 3, Flava Flav finally found love after 3 seasons and now I am not going to be working in SoHo anymore. Leaving SoHo means that there will be a big change in my Lunch Decisions. Big changes like no more Essen (gross, shut up), no more Just Salad (please, who cares), and no more Alidoro (oh, that's the killer). I've been checking to make sure I have enough cash, avoiding eye contact and ordering-as-quick-as-possible-to-avoid-being-yelled-at since 2011. That's a long time in SoHo years. Alidoro's style is simple- make amazing sandwiches, take them too seriously, make me fall in love with them, make me spend $15 on a sandwich, make me justify it somehow- again and again and again. Now here I am. Tears covering the keyboard, snow falling from the sky. Like a Hemingway protagonist, Alidoro remains steady, strong and unyielding. If I ever go back, 1 year- 2 years- 3 years from now, I know I can expect judgmental stares from the staff, ridiculous prices and just the best sandwiches New York City (and the world) has to offer. I'll miss you Alidoro. read more

Don't get me wrong, the food is EXCELLENT. But when you call in for an order and get hung up on, then told on redial to "call back later we are very busy", and get hung up on again, something is severely wrong with the business. Every customer counts, Alidoro. Stop acting like the Sandwich Nazis of Soho!!! (TM) If they could manage taking orders 1/10th as well as they make sandwiches, this would be a far better go-to spot. The in-store wait is horrendous, hence the phone orders they should get a knack for. Take a lesson from Mooncake. read more

Ask for recommendations? They'll kick you out. Take too much time ordering? They'll kick you out. Talk to loud? They'll kick you out. Do anything that is not exactly how one should order form the Soup Nazi in Seinfeld? They'll kick you out. Ali Doro epitomizes the New Yorkian idea that one can treat their customers any way one wants, as long as the product is perfect. (and it is). With over 40 sandwich ideas, (none straying too far from the traditional prociutt, mozz, tomato) it is impossible not to find a sandwich to love. Everything is great here, made to order, and as fresh as it comes. Expect a 20 minute wait and a $13+ bill. read more

Nice place, no frills, great bread, but this came up under a Yelp search for paninis, they don't have paninis.

I had the valentino: artichokes, smoke mozz, peppers and arugula on whole wheat. YUMMERS. Ridiculously huge for 10 bucks. I ate it for lunch and dinner. It was just as good 6 hours later. Cute Italian man made my sandwich and we chatted about soap operas as I waited. I went at 11:30 and was there with one other customer. The only thing that soured my experience were the little signs posted (which I did not take to be funny) saying things like: "Don't ask me what my favorite sandwich is." Obnoxious! I will still go back and get more yummy sandwiches and maybe ask them which one is their fav. - just to be a jerk, you know? read more

I came by for a couple iconic NYC things, a great Italian sandwich and the supposed rude counterperson. The sandwich didn't disappoint, I tried the Pavarotti which met my craving for a big Italian sandwich. A lot of people in the park nearby were also eating Alidoro sandwiches as well, it's a popular spot. Regarding the woman behind the counter, she was fine to me and everyone else I saw drop in. Seems like having your order and cash ready when your turn comes is all it takes to stay on her good side. I even lingered a bit to see if she'd berate someone but it didn't happen. read more

The more I like a place, the harder it is for me to review it. It's like when a really beautiful woman wants to flirt with me: I turn into a dear in the headlights, my brain shuts off, and I repeat some syllable over and over and over and over. So yeah, that's how I feel about this place. It's like a beautiful woman flirting with you. And she has tasty sandwiches. read more

The lady behind the counter is intimidating... I was afraid this strong willed Italian woman was going to chase me around the shop with a wooden spoon, if I answered a question the wrong way or broke one of the sandwich shops many rules. Upon entering this adorable Soho spot I loved all the cute Italian details. I started to long to be back in Italy....then I realized I was in New York....rules adorn the walls. Follow them or no Italian sandwich for you. A "soup nazi" like atmosphere prevails in this place. Ask for advice on the perfect sandwich....you get kicked out....Ask for lettuce or "deli meat" then get out....don't read the menu before standing at the counter to order...OUT! As for your receipt ask before hand, because I swear to you this woman was ready to kill me when I asked for it after my sandwich was made. READ THE RULES. As for my sandwich. Delicious! I loved the Pavarotti . The sandwich is very large, don't come here if your not very hungry. You can taste the freshness of all the ingredients. The quality of the sandwich is what keeps people coming back for more abuse from these people. and remember cash only. read more