Ariete E Toro located near Yonge St. near Keewatin Ave in Mid-town Toronto serves up high-end…read moreItalian sandwiches. Opened in Feb 2025, the sandwich shop is set to expand opening a second location near Dundas and Ossington sometime this year. They are open daily from 11am to 5pm where you can pre-order off Ambassador for pick up or opt for delivery with Ubereats. When Ariete E Toro first opened last year, I recall seeing the long lines as it became super popular. Fast forward to a year later, I finally tried Ariete E Toro recently. The storefront is on a side street off of Yonge St. where it is take out only. They do have a bench near the window/entrance of the store but usually it's utilized by people waiting for their sandwiches. In the summer though, they have a small patio in front of the shop with some tables and chairs. Menu wise, Ariete E Toro has a variety of sandwiches with ingredients that work well together. You are also able to build your own sandwich if you'd like. They also have beverages like soda and water as well. The store boasts that all their ingredients are high quality. An average price of a sandwich is around $17. I decided to pre-order 2 sandwiches for pick up. These are the two sandwiches I got: - Enzo (mortadella di bologna, pistachio pesto, stracciatella cheese, chopped pistachio, lemon and basil oil). - Rogo Rogo (prosciutto cotto, 'nduja cream, smoked provolone, caramelized onion, arugula, and brown butter vinaigrette) Entering the store to pick up my order, staff were amidst completing my sandwiches. There was already a regular there chatting with staff. Service was quick. My sandwiches were packed and I had half of each at home. The size of the sandwich was pretty big! I could only finish 3/4th of the sandwich. Both the Enzo and the Rogo Rogo were tasty but the Enzo stole the show. The moist bread with the mortadella where the pistachio pesto and hint of stracciatella cheese along with a slight crunch from the chopped pistachio made for a perfect sandwich (I do prefer the bread a bit harder and crunchier though but the texture of this one was still good). I was sharing the sandwiches with my partner and as he opened the packaging he noticed a piece of hair in the sandwich. I would have given a higher rating on Yelp but finding someone else's hair in your food is off-putting. I do hope that if I return next time (either to this location or to their new location near Ossington/Dundas) that we won't find any surprises in our food. Overall, delicious sandwiches in Midtown Toronto, however, we did find a piece of hair in our sandwiches which.... kind of makes me hesitant to return. **Update** - I wrote a review on Google where the owner personally asked me to email them to rectify the situation with the piece of hair found in my sandwich. The owner apologized and stated that he was actually the one who personally made my sandwich that day (sliced the deli meat, etc.). He also made sure that he would speak with the bread manufacturer to make sure that they were aware of the situation as it may have come from the bread as well. He also gave me a refund for one sandwich as well as a $25 credit for if I wanted to give the sandwich spot another chance (the sandwich is too good to not go back!). That is what I call great customer service - making sure that an apology was given and that customers are happy. Would happily return again for their tasty sandwiches!!

Come here if you're interested in Italian sandwiches that are an absolute UNIT. These are heavy,…read morefilling, and definitely nap-inducing if you try to finish one solo in one sitting. Food: I got the Enzo - I'm a big fan of mortadella and pistachio pesto, and it's one of their OGs. I wasn't as big a fan of the sotto bosco, but overall the quality and portion sizes are solid. Presentation: Each sandwich comes in a snazzy box perfect for keeping the sandwich intact Space: Clean shop, more of a take out spot, with just one bench by the windows for seating Service: Quick and efficient - no line when I went right at opening on a Sunday. I came here hoping to satisfy my craving for a proper Italian mortadella sandwich after Eataly left me underwhelmed. Thankfully, this one hit the spot.

Great subs and the staff get 10 stars . Love the food and service. I can't give the staff more…read morethank you for the great service.

Jersey Mike's delivers a solid, no-frills sub experience with deli meats sliced fresh to order. The…read moresandwiches are generously filled, and the fresh toppings add a nice crunch and balance to each bite. Deli meats were also cut to order, which makes a noticeable difference. A reliable spot for a hearty, straightforward sandwich when you're craving a classic deli-style sub. I hope more Jersey Mike's locations opens up with this kind of quality.

We were at pho metro right beside them to pick up a takeout order…read more Since we were already there, we decided to pick up 2 items. Payment was simple and easy. Sticky rice - really delicious, cooked well. Has bits of Vietnamese sausage to add saltiness. 5/5. Got one of the desserts that have tapioca and banana in coconut milk. Also delicious - 5/5.

Stopped by for fast bites before visiting the zoo. I believe we called in to order a number of banh…read moremi and only had to wait a little when we arrived. The team was efficient with our order and we appreciated that. There's also great options for dine in (the sister, Pho Metro). We love fried egg on our sandwiches as it adds an extra layer of flavor and texture. Quick and easy visit that's worthwhile!

Absolutely everything went well. You are welcomed by the pleasant staff and owner. Their food is…read moreawesome, fresh and made with love. I find I enjoy their yummy subs and homemade soup. The prices are great as well. I HIGHLY recommend this shop that leaves you feeling happy and satisfied.

Very good subs with fresh ingredients, and friendly staff. My go to place for subs. Chicken club is…read moremy favourite.

Great sandwiches and kind staff * a Chicken BLT (hot…read moresandwich) * a 4 seasons Both were delicious. It's small inside 4 2-top tables + a bar but we didn't have an issue. The only unfortunate issue is the parking is narrow and pretty awful. But otherwise great!

PEPPERONI PIZZA CAESAR SALAD WRAP. Are you kidding me?…read more Yes it's as good as it sounds. Yes it exceeded any expectations of mine. This spot is kinda hidden away, a bit small inside, but ample seating to eat and go. Counter service was efficient, they brought my food rather quickly. Super yum, I've gotta come back to try their other sandwiches.

I'd choose this place over any of the ice cream shops in the area, any day! They have such a unique…read morevariety of flavours and have so many good options to choose from. They also have subs and sandwiches now which is interesting - I have got to come back to try them. I have tried their tiramisu, dragon poop, cookies and cream flavours and I loved all of them. It tastes so natural and the price is also reasonable. Service is always super friendly and the best part is that they have seating options - both indoor and a patio.

We ordered the 2 can dine combo which included 2 drinks, 2 sandwiches and 2 sides for $40 to go…read more For the sides, we chose the potato salad and coleslaw. For the sandwiches, we got the brisket and meatball and all were pretty good. No complaints. We also ordered a pint of the black garlic miso caramel ice cream.. We had no idea how it tasted like since they weren't serving it that day for us to sample but surprisingly the black garlic and miso was very subtle, the ice cream just taste like caramel ice cream but not overly sweet. Besides the ready-to-eat options they also have a lot of local frozen goods like dumplings, empanadas, desserts and more. Great for those living in the neighbourhood to stock up their fridge. I also love that this east end location has a outdoor patio.

As far as neighbourhood gems go, this is top of the list. East York Deli serves up the low-key best…read moretype of deli experience: the vibe is no-frills, the people are chatty and welcoming, the menu stretches for days, the prices are old-time reasonable, and the sandwiches are simply amazing. Stopped by a got: - Roast Beef Melt Sandwich: Wow this was amazing. From the tender beef with a salty-tangy taste, to the piping hot cheese bread, and everything in between, this was deli sandwich perfection. - Montreal Smoked Meat Sandwich: Great smoked meat, but was also vibrantly refreshing with all the veggies in it. - Fries: Crisped to perfection without being greasy or overly salty. Mainly a takeout spot but there are a couple of tables to dine-in. So many options - from deli sandwiches to burgers to pizza and pasta - that you'll never run out of things to try. I can see why this has been an enduring staple in the community as it truly is the best type of deli experience.

Amazing place! Friendly service, huge portions, reasonable prices, old-school vibes. The EY burger…read moretastes like the best cookout burger you've ever had. 12/10, will be back.

Wowowow I'm so impressed…read more Lambo's Deli does sandwiches right. The moment I got my sandwich, I knew. From of the nostalgic paper bag. A sandwich that's packed TIGHT is packed right. No mess, no stress. That is serious business. The best part is, the ingredients taste so FRESH. As we were waiting, the friendly staff offered everyone free ice cream samples. It was 25°C sunny so it was much needed. No one refused! They're testing out flavours, so I think we will expect to see soft-serve ice cream on their menu in the near future! I got the Caprese sandwich and the fresh mozzarella was so refreshing! Geniusly, there was a layer of breadcrumbs added to my sandwich, which I found very humorous... b/c really? A bread byproduct inside of a sandwich? That was a first for me. But y'know what, the crunch element over the mozzarella was a really good pairing and it works! Also, the pesto was so fresh and good.. that I had pesto on my mind the next day and I just had to find something pesto for lunch again, the influence! Honestly, we did not have the intention of visiting Lambo's that day. We had walked past it on the way to another restaurant, but I remember this corner store with bold modern-80's decor caught my eye. After our original plans fell through, we stumbled back to this street corner which turned out to be a fantastic accident because we wound up loving Lambo's so much, we swore to come back to try the rest of their sandwiches!

Lambo's Deli located at the corner of Queen St. E. and Greenwood Ave. is the sandwich's shop's…read moresecond location (first one being in the Trinity Bellwoods neighbourhood!). This small shop located in Leslieville serves up some great sandwiches in a space that is primarily take out only (although there are a few bar/counter spots if you'd like to eat there. They are also open daily from 11am to 9pm. Menu wise, there are 9-10 kinds of sandwiches to choose from. They are all served on a sesame kaiser roll and cut in half. You're also able to add on ingredients on top of the already selected ones in the sandwiches. Each of Lambo's Deli locations also have a special sandwich, where this time when I went, it was the crispy chicken club. They also have soft serve as well (rotating flavours!). I stopped by Lambo's Deli on a Monday morning before the lunch rush and opted to grab: - Italian trio sandwich (soppressata, mortadella, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, picked red onion, arugula, pesto, Calabrian chili spread) - $18 - Soft serve (flavour was hojicha) -$5 Service was friendly and I received my soft serve while waiting for my sandwich to be prepared. It took about 5 min and it was nicely packed. Staff were great and handed me a handful of napkins as well. I ate my sandwich an hour later and before opening the packaging, the sandwich was pretty heavy! Looking at a cross section of the sandwich, it was packed with ingredients! The Italian Trio sandwich was delicious. The roasted red peppers, pickled red onion, arugula, and Calabrian chili spread added freshness to the sandwich which didn't make it feel so heavy with all the deli meats inside as well as the mozzarella cheese. The sandwiches are big and I could only finish half for lunch. Overall, a delicious sandwich shop in Leslieville. Lambo's Deli definitely packs a lot of ingredients in their sandwiches which make for a tasty meal. Be warned, the sandwiches are huge! Also...don't miss out on their soft serve too!