First stop on my recent Arthur Ave. food tour was Casa Della Mozzarella, and boy oh boy....what a…read moreway to start the day. From the moment we walked in, it was all that I wanted- reminiscent of the Italian shops and delis my parents would take me to when I was a kid. The ambiance told me right away that the sandwich I sought (the 'Casa') was going to be good....as did the two guys in line ahead of me, one who went so far as to say it would be life changing. Service was great- super helpful and patient as we perused the counter. Wanting to be thorough () we ordered two Casa's....one on Ciabatta, and one on a hero. First off....both bread vehicles were incredible. The hero was crunchy on the outside, perfectly soft on the inside, while the ciabatta was perfectly thin (allowing you to fully enjoy all of the fresh, delicious ingredients), with a golden crust. Just perfect. Oh yeah- the ingredients.... The Casa is filled with perfectly sliced prosciutto, house made mozzarella, sun dried peppers, and balsamic glaze. The balsamic tied everything together beautifully and was a wonderful touch to the sandwich, while the mozz....well...I'll say this... If you ask 10 people on Arthur Ave who makes the best Mozzarella around, and a good number of people are going to tell you it's Casa Della. And I'm here to tell you that their Mozzarella is the truth. It's delicious, creamy, flavorful...it's the kind of stuff that will have you standing in front of the establishment, Casa in hand (and mouth) without a care in the world, or whether or not people are staring at you while you scarf or down. It's that good. Also- prices are extremely reasonable, and you receive a ton of value for your dollar. Casa Della Mozzarella is not just the Casa. They are a fully loaded market and deli, loaded with everything you need, whether for a quick lunch on the go, or to supply dinner or your fridge at home. Definitely a can't miss, must check out spot.

Incredible fresh mozzarella. It has some of the water. I can eat it like that as snacks…read more I got casa sandwich on a roll. You can have it on ciabatta. Fresh mozzarella with prosciutto and I believe Sun dried tomato. Very good. I have been visiting Bronx Little Italy for a couple of times but always saw a long line that made me hesitant to go in. This time I came early around 8:30 Am. I was the third person in line. The store is super small especially at the ordering area. There's only small space for one person to stand so it's very difficult to exit while there are people behind you. I highly recommend coming here early before the crowd.

Very low key chill place on a Sunday: drama show was on TV, the espresso slushie spinning in the…read moremachine, and associates ready to take an order with a smile on their face. Good vibes overall. We ordered The God Mother sandwich - soppresata, eggplant, ham cappy, provolone, roasted peppers, oil and vinegar. Warmed up it hit the spot. The freshly filled cannolo is what blew me away though. Perfectly crisp shell with not too sweet of a filling and a dash of powdered sugar on top. LOVED IT. Cannoli with a coffee crema was the best dessert combo I could have asked for. Tinos is a destination. Go there asap!

We were in the area for a visit to the Botanical Garden and wanted to have lunch at a good deli,…read moregiven the fact that we were in town from the west coast and don't find authentic Italian delis very often near us. Tino's hit the spot...here's why: - Incredible sandwiches! My wife and I split both the Eggplant Parma Hot Sandwich and the Tino's Combo. The bread was so good, as were the fillings. The eggplant sandwich was probably our fave, but we go back and forth on that a bit. - There are a few tables inside so that we could sit and eat there. Bottom line: I which I could transport Tino's to California and be able to visit every week!

I've tried finding mozz and mortadella as good as what they sell here in Italy, and I failed. No…read moreone beats Mike's when it beats to purveying the very best salumeria and cheese, among other provisions. The prepared dishes also hit different. The famous eggplant parm is phenomenal. I don't even like eggplant and I'm in love with this dish. All of the sandwiches hit too. The Italian sushi is interesting, but eat it fresh as the arugula doesn't stand up to refrigeration too well. My perfect foodie day is going to Mike's, buying some mortadella and a ball of homemade mozzarella, then popping into Madonia's next door to get a loaf and some fresh hand-filled cannoli.

After seeing an Instagram post about its Italian sushi, I decided to take a trip up to Bronx Little…read moreItaly. There's a line at this small aisle. I finally was served by Chef David Greco himself. He beat Bobby Flay in Eggplant throw down. You can see the picture of him on the show. Dave is super friendly and engaging. The Italian sushi is definitely very innovative. Soft prosciutto is rolled in sushi style with filling of arugula, cheese, and sun dried tomatoes. There are two kinds of dipping: balsamic and pesto. Both of them are complimenting the sushi. Eggplant parmigiana is definitely a must try. It's like a lasagna made of layers of thin fried eggplant. You can make mozzarella pull. So delicious, not surprised that he beat Bobby Flay.

Great food and a unique concept! Everything tasted fresh, the sandwiches were packed with flavor,…read moreand the bread was outstanding. The fries were crispy and delicious too. Friendly staff, clean place, and definitely worth checking out. I'll definitely be back!

Fresh prompt friendly knowledgeable staff. Clean inside and outside. New cuisine for the…read moreneighborhood. Most likely halal well there's no pork products. So close enough. I will return

We were SO excited to go here. First off, DONT SIT IN THEIR DINING AREA. You'll be trapped there…read moreand the wait staff is SO slow. We went right at opening, only 2 tables taken and it took us 45 minutes to get 2 sandwiches. Meanwhile we saw plenty of other tables come after us and eat before us. The pasta salad had a black hair in it. Gross. We ordered two sprites that never came. The chicken parm was cold in the center (heated up my microwave??) and the top focaccia was SO burnt that we had to ask for a different piece. So they brought us a cold slab without even heating it up. This wasn't a fun eating experience and I would not recommend. The wait staff was pretty irritated and not friendly. We never even told them about the hair or sprites because it wasn't worth it.

Mike's has been a fixture in the food hall for the past 50 years. They have seating for 20,…read morecounters of Italian food items, barrels of olives and a large deli counter with sausages and prosciutto hanging. Many stand at the counter ordering take out. We sat at a table with waitress service. The menu seems to be getting larger and more like a restaurant with more reasonable prices. We've always shared a sandwich and salad here, they e always been excellent. Today we noticed some having soup, hot hero's, bowls of pasta, platters of parmagino,, wines, beer and Prosecco too. It's such a tough decision will we share a three tenor hero with smoked mozzarella or the Pavarotti with eggplant. Our focaccia sandwich was huge and is enough for 2 of us. Everything here is just so fresh and delicious. The lunch crowd just left and I'm glad we were able to find a table. Delicious huge lunch that we shared, it was a real treat!

Oh boy... This place is awesome. If you haven't seen the famous "sausage chandelier"...you need to…read morevisit this place, even if it's only to see that. The selection of cured and dried meats is outstanding. They also offer cheeses, some bread, and other Italian products such as olives, sauces, pasta, and the like. They even make sandwiches which are loaded with meat and can feed two people easily. Everything here is fresh and of the highest quality. It's all delicious and if you love Italian cured meat...you'll think you've gone to salumeria heaven...! Very highly recommended if you are over on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx's Little Italy (much better than the tourist Little Italy in Manhattan) !

I was hoping to get cheddar jalapeño sausage. Unfortunately it was not ready …read more They have some grocery items by the wall

Most of the place was still the same as of a few years ago when I last came to visit. Located in…read morethe heart of "Little Italy". A large Italian foods market full of many categories to fill your needs. Produce, cured meats, cheeses, prepared foods, baked goods, coffee, a bar section and even a cigar area. Got some items to bring back to NJ. Afterward i went for a stroll outside onto Arthur Avenue.... Would definately go back to get another fill of my cultural background!!

I've always wanted to come up to Arthur Avenue, so I finally did. They call this New York's "real…read morelittle Italy", and I do have to say, it is much less touristy than Mulberry Street. The Neighbourhood is chock, full of restaurants, pastry shops, meat markets, seafood shops, but the center of it all, is the Arthur Avenue retail market. It's a fantastic place. All of your shopping in one indoor space. You can get your groceries, your Italian meats, your veggies, you can stop in and have a beer, you can buy cigars, they had the only T-shirt shop that I saw up here, when Mulberry Street is full of them. You can get gelato, you can have a good glass of wine, you can have dessert, etc..... I stopped into Mike's deli (separate review) and tried the veal Parm that went up against Bobby Flay. It was excellent. I also stopped in at the end of my visit, to O'ccaffe, (separate review ) the pastry and coffee place right at the entrance to the market. The cappuccino was amazing, but the cannoli was a little bit different. I've always had my cannolis with a crisp shell. This cannoli, had a soft shell. The filling was excellent, but I just would've preferred a hard shell. Other than that, everything was fantastic. This place is worth a visit. Thank you.

Came for lunch on a Thursday and only had appetizers. Service was attentive and they brought out…read moreextra bread (regular and olive). Had the grilled octopus with fingerling potatoes. My daughter said it best - this is how tender octopus should be. The fried calamari were perfectly cooked, do you know how hard that is to do? The marinara with it was very good. The clams oreganata were delcious, it's why we needed more bread. Can't wait to go back!

Delicious! Kids and adults both loved it... outdoor seating was great. Dishes were very flavorful…read more Great service. Highlights: Eggplant rolatini (best we've ever had) Short rib entree (melts in your mother) Pappardelle vodka sauce (kid pleaser!)