What is going on here?…read more I ordered the First Avenue sandwich -- a cheesesteak with bacon and sautéed onions -- and it was an absolute salt bomb. Not "well-seasoned." Not "bold." Just aggressively, overwhelmingly salty. Every bite felt like a dare. Between the bacon and the cheesesteak, it was sodium stacked on sodium with zero balance. I genuinely couldn't finish it after two bites. At that point, it felt like I had just thrown money straight into the trash. The sausage stuffed peppers were decent...thankfully. Not mind-blowing, but at least edible and competently made, which is more than I can say for the sandwich. They saved me from a starving morning. Extremely disappointed. I'm all for flavor, but when the dominant note is "are they trying to preserve this for winter?" something has gone very wrong in the kitchen.

Yum! So delish! I loved everything I had here! From the sandwiches to the salads, everything is…read morefresh and tasty! The customer service is great too! You can stop by and pick something up to go or order it for pick up!

JUST GET THE BREAD The little pizzas look good but they are…read moreall raw bread. Skip them. Lasagna looks really good. It's not. Has odd flavor. It's way way undercooked. Pasta sheets are raw. Skip it too. The big pieces of roast beef they have are over cooked and dry and tough to eat unless they are sliced paper thin. Skip the beef JUST BUY THE BREAD, and leave.

I went there one weekend very good. Then I went right before Easter…read more Dry chicken cutlets, tasteless rice balls, the seafood salad was very spicy. I think they put too much red pepper flakes in it. The semolina bread was good and the vodka sauce was very good.

I spend my Saturday mornings collecting delicious ingredients for the week ahead. This week, I…read morefound Mastriano's on Yelp and decided to give it a try. Very cool "old school" butcher and sandwich shop! Staff were pleasant and professional. I purchased Berkshire pork chops, prime New York strip steaks, and a rack of pork ribs. All of it looks great! The sandwich list was too good to pass up, so I got a chicken cutlet, mortadella, broccoli rabe, and fresh mozzarella wrap. All of the ingredients were top notch and the flavors came together really well! Will gladly return to Mastriano's!

Stopped into Mastriano's Quality Market for lunch and was seriously impressed by the variety they…read moreoffer. You can tell right away this place takes pride in what they do the deli case was loaded, everything looked fresh, and the staff was friendly and quick. I ordered the Johnny Boy and the Buchiee Boy, and both were absolutely fantastic. The flavors were spot on, the portions were generous, and you could taste the quality in every bite. Definitely the kind of sandwiches that make you want to come back and try the whole menu. If you're in the area and craving a legit, high-quality lunch, Mastriano's is a must-stop. I'll definitely be returning!

Better or at least equal to Katz without the ridiculous lines. My wife and I shared a fat pastrami…read moresandwich ($18). They also sell pastrami by the pound ($30). I don't think I'll ever go back to Katz unless it's with friends who are tourists.

Because it's "kosher style" and not kosher, the pastrami just wasn't up to par from what you can…read moreget in an old school NYC deli. I was hoping to recreate that experience in the suburbs. Pastrami is a pretty expensive meat, but it was also drier and tougher than I was expecting for the price. I think it was more like corned beef than traditional pastrami. I usually don't do any sauce, but I laid on the mustard just to make a moister sandwich. It was overall pretty disappointing. The employees were nice, but there isn't really any dine in option. We customized it to put on club bread (for an upcharge). Mustard was on side to add at leisure. It was hot out of the bag. It came with pickles and cole slaw. It was overall just a pretty disappointing version of pastrami. In these cases, actual kosher is worth sticking to.

Sparo's Deli is an absolute gem in Montclair! I ordered The Lady Di on semolina bread, and it was…read moreeasily one of the best sandwiches I've had in a long time. Every single ingredient was top-tier. The semolina bread was incredibly fresh with the perfect texture, the arugula was remarkably crisp, and the chicken was perfectly moist and flavorful. It was absolutely delicious from the first bite to the last. The quality here is unmatched, and I will definitely be back to try more of the menu. Highly recommend!

First time coming here. I had the Lodato Special - Roast Beef, Fresh Mozzarella, Long Hots, and…read moreBrown Gravy on Toasted Garlic semolina Bread. It was delicious! The meat was rare. The bread was fresh. The fresh mozzarella was a little bland, but mixed in was fine. Could have had a bit more brown gravy but aside from that it was still a tasty sandwich.

They didn't have what I was looking for - roast beef club - so they did their best to approximate…read moreit, and here's the kicker: this was $11. Look at the pictures. These days you can't open your front door and take a deep breath without it costing you more than $11. Look at the size of this sandwich! I don't know how they do it, but this place is absolutely recommended. Talk about bang for your buck, and GOOD! Please go and enjoy.

Pete's has been serving up the neighborhood for a very long time…read more We used to go at lunch in HS and get dollar subs. They were good sized sandwiches geared to us broke kids. It was a blessing at the time. My go to was and still is, cajun turkey, yellow American, lettuce, tomato, mayo on a round Portuguese roll. They also make incredible pepperoni bread, potato salad, chicken cutlets and a bunch of other goodies. I saw they had brownies, donuts, and crumb cake last time I was in.

Normally a reliable deli for sandwiches, but super disappointed with my recent sandwich purchases…read morethere. Ordered a chicken cutlet sub, and basically got a half piece of chicken cutlet cut up for the entire sandwich (see picture). With the amount of solid deli options in the area, I'll probably start getting my sandwiches elsewhere.

Beware how they charge!!! They do not always break down the multiple items. I ordered 3 pieces of…read morerib eye... they weighed one (the largest and multiplied x3). This has happened several times with multiple employees. If and when I question, I am given an attitude by owners wife. Very sketch. No longer returning

Such a great sandwich shop! Had a couple sandwiches so far and both were tour traditional Italian…read moresubs. The Godfather was spot on and then had the #13 chicken cutlet with fresh mozz which they make themselves and then bruschetta and arugula! Spot on with the vinegar and great bread too. The service was also very friendly! Family run

Sometimes I just really need a sub, and then I remember the deli that I like on Bloomfield Ave has…read moreno parking and I don't feel like making the trek. But not anymore! Because I found this little gem, not even 5 minutes away from me. And they have a PARKING LOT. And they nailed it. I got a Turkey, salami & provolone with lettuce (they use romaine) and tomato - it was awesome and very filling. My friend got a hot chicken cutlet sub with fresh mozz and it was YUM. I was a little jealous, although you can't really compare a Turkey sandwich to that. We also split some sausage, peppers & onions which we both agreed was fire. They have a nice variety of chips and drinks, prepared deli foods, and they're stocked with some imported Italian products like pastas, cookies, sodas etc. And to top it all off, the employees were very attentive, kind & fast! Turns out they opened up in November of 2020 but I would have never known. They'll keep getting my business, and I hope they get a little more recognition because they definitely deserve it. Plus I like having a good deli around the corner from me so please check this place out and support them so they stay lol

Stopped by Sun 12/7 afternoon, first time there. I heard…read morethey had a great chicken caesar wrap & the guy working there recommended the special one with dill pickles & special sauce in it. Very happy I followed his recommendation. This was a really interesting, great sandwich. This is now my favorite chick caesar wrap. Also, it was huge, I only ate half & looking forward to the other half for tonights dinner. Got my son a chick parm with vodka sauce & he was very happy as well. They had many interesting, inventive choices, lots to try. Nice staff & great food. I will definitely be back & highly recommend.

My friend picked up this sandwich for me while I got my hair done and WOW did it hit the spot! From…read morethe sauce to the crispy hash brown and bacon to the soft bun - it really was delicious. Messy but worth it.

Absolutely lives up to the hype!…read more The pastrami is insanely tender like melt in your mouth kind of good. The sandwich is definitely messy, but that's how you know it's done right when its packed and stacked with meat! Even with a line out the door, the guys behind the counter cutting the meat are friendly and keep things moving. They even hand out samples while you wait, which makes the whole experience feel welcoming (and honestly makes the wait easier).

Update: I've finally tried the pastrami. The sandwiches are huge. We got the pastrami cheese…read morefries, and a corned beef reuben. The pastrami is really good and is very tender. The fries are steak fries, which I don't typically love but it worked well as a vehicle for the pastrami. The corned beef is a bit dry. We had some pierogies but these were superrrr oily. We also ordered a matzoh ball soup because I've never had it before. But the second I saw them microwave it in a plastic container, I knew I had made a mistake. It was basically just a matzoh ball in very salty chicken bouillon water. I'm sad that was my first matzoh ball soup experience but am not deterred from finding a real one elsewhere. Based on my previous visit and this one, it seems like you should just stick to a classic pastrami sandwich. It's big enough to share between two people. Next time, I'd like to dine in and eat it fresh. The sandwiches also come with a bunch of pickles, which was nice. Tip #1 - there is a parking lot but because there are so many stores and it's next to Bratek Deli, it's a nightmare. It did also happen to be Good Friday, so maybe that made it worse? I don't remember it being that bad the first time around. Tip #2 - I called ahead to place my order but still had to wait 15 minutes extra after the quoted time. They prioritize walk-in customers, so you might as well just order in store.