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.

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.

An authentic Italian gem on Arthur Avenue…read more Zero Otto Nove was recommended to us by the owner of Titles Brothers, where I regularly go to buy Italian cold cuts and cheeses. It turned out to be one of the best recommendations we've received. My mom, my daughter, and I absolutely loved our experience. The food was outstanding, the wine was excellent, and every dish was full of authentic Italian flavor. We arrived about 30 minutes before closing, but the staff welcomed us with a smile and never made us feel rushed. Instead, they took the time to recommend some of their favorite dishes, and every suggestion was delicious. What made the evening even more special was how kind and attentive they were to my daughter. Their hospitality was exceptional and made us feel truly welcome. If you're visiting Arthur Avenue and looking for authentic Italian cuisine with outstanding service, Zero Otto Nove is a restaurant I highly recommend. Great food, excellent wine, warm hospitality, and an atmosphere that makes you want to stay longer. We'll definitely be coming back!

I've never been to Italy, but after dinner at Zero Otto Nove I'm pretty sure my passport should get…read morean honorary stamp. We started with the Patate Salsiccia e Provola, and I immediately understood why Italians talk with their hands my mouth was too busy eating to say anything. Crispy potatoes, savory sausage, and gooey provola cheese... comfort food at its finest. For my main course, I had the Pollo Capriccio with a glass of red wine. The chicken was so tender I barely needed a knife, and the wine had me looking around for a Vespa to ride back to the Bronx. The service was fantastic friendly, attentive, and patient enough to let me butcher every Italian word on the menu without judging me. At least not out loud. If this isn't what Italy feels like, don't tell me. I'm happy living in this delicious fantasy. Now excuse me while I search for affordable flights to Rome... or just uback to Arthur Avenue.

Pizza was good , I got the salad one. But kinda wished I got pepperoni instead too healthy but the…read moreveggies were fresh. My wife got cheese filled ravioli with sausage crushed. My goodness that's what I'm talking about. De-liciousssssssss Would def come back!

This was my first time here at this restaurant which is off the main strip near Arthur Ave . It was…read morea weekday visit for lunch so we were able to walk in and be seated immediately. Even for a weekday there were a-lot of people there , both seated and at the bar . Our servers were so polite and accommodating. It was a bit dark and it was a little difficult for me to read the menu . The server noticed and immediately brought over a table light ! Thank you that was so considerate ! Delicious bread was brought to the table and we enjoyed an appetizer of eggplant rollatini . Very well made ,stuffed with ricotta and spinach ,with a delicious marinara sauce . We had an amazingly meal I ordered one of the specials, Pork Braciola with pasta . It was outstanding ! So , so delicious and flavorful! It was stuffed with a sausage filling and Pinole nuts ! The meat was cooked perfectly, nice and tender. The menu is extensive and everything sounds so amazing. If you are visiting the area this is definitely a restaurant worth checking out ! We also ordered 2 pies to take home ! Yum !

This is one of my favorite places to eat for pizza and pasta.But I wanted something different so I…read moretried the Buffalo Wings. WOW!!!what a presentation look at the picture wings framed by veggies. Next time you visit Mario try the different menu items and you will be pleasantly surprised. Its a good neighborhood eatry.

My pizza was good. Nice and crispy with a light taste of basil. Just how a Grandma's slice should…read morebe. I also got to go some garlic knots that came with some homemade marinara sauce. I also pick up some mini size cannolis. They were $2 each. They are really good, small, and a nice bite-size treat. I enjoyed those, too. They had a couple of tables inside if you wanted to sit down to enjoy your meal. I thought it was pretty clean and had a pleasant atmosphere for being on Fordham Road. I would have stayed, but this place doesn't have a restroom, so I just got my order to go. The girl who assisted me with my order had a pleasant attitude, and so did the guy who gave me my garlic knots and pizza. He looked like he could have been Mario. I would visit again. I could even place an order for home if they deliver to my area. Two thumbs up for me. Happy Yelping!

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

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.

Olives olives olives!…read more The only thing I got here were olives but let me tell you... Multiple barrels of different varieties. A helpful gentleman scooped exactly what you wanted into small bags, so you are getting your top choices. They were all fresh, tender, and amazing!

got there late today and they maid me a sandwich that they called it a Michael Angelo Mike maid it…read morefor me Note they do not make sandwiches but he it did it for me. what a sandwich thank you. everybody there and to Mike thank you Brent