"Rose darling come to me All I ask of you…read moreIs make my wildest dreams come true" (Steely Dan) You probably don't need a PHD in linguistics to surmise that the Italian words "La Rosa" translates into the English words "The Rose". And if your wildest dreams happen to revolve around Italian comfort foods and well stacked sandwiches, well, do I have a place to make those wildest dreams come true for you! La Rosa is your quintessential Italian deli with dozens of grinders, paninis, wraps, salads, soups and a daily hot bar of pasta and chicken entrees. We ordered a grilled Panino Melenzani ($12) with eggplant, tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil and olive oil. It was grilled right in front of our eyes, so it was as fresh as could be. It had plenty of tender sliced eggplant, yummy cheese and fresh tomatoes. I went with my usual, an Italian Combo (half size for $14) stacked a mile high with Ham, Turkey, Genoa, Mortadella, Capicola, and Provolone with lettuce, tomato, onions, and peppers on a fresh loaf of Italian bread. It was superb, and the portion size was so generous that it lasted me for three lunches. As we were paying, we spied some home-made cookies by the register and grabbed an oatmeal and a chocolate chip to take home. Everything ran $32 for a ton of wonderful Italian goodness. We didn't get a chance to check out the hot bar. It wasn't open today because LaRosa's Marketplace was closing early for personal reasons. But I promise you, the next time we visit we'll leave with one of their chicken or pasta entrees. We love our Italian delis, and LaRosa's has immediately shot up into our top tier.

Delicious sausage grinder! The sausage is really good as it doesn't have a lot of fat to it…read more Perfect grinder bread. The best sauce that reminds me of my nonnas!

If fresh salads, sandwiches, and bowls made with premium, locally sourced ingredients is your jam…read morethis is the place for you. It's located inside State House Square Pavilion Food Court, a convenient spot for all those working in downtown. This was my first time here and I tried the Mighty Aphrodite salad: romain & arugula, garlic shrimp, feta, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, red onion, herb vinaigrette. It came with a bag of chips. The salad was good, except the shrimp, which was extremely salty and the herb vinaigrette, sweet (both of which I didn't like). So I ate the salad without them. I probably will be back to give it one more try and built my own salad.

I've always thought of Ajo for lunch and I'm not sure how I missed their great breakfast. On my…read morequest do not continue being judged for disliking eggs, I ordered a Mexican breakfast burrito. Man, that burrito was banging! I really liked the salsa, it complemented the steak and eggs very well. I also got the yogurt with fruit and honey, which was so refreshing for after my workout. The service is really friendly and I would say there is a bit of a wait but it's because your food is being prepped per order. They don't offer any grilled items on Friday so just be mindful if that's what you're looking for. There are plenty of seats in the Statehouse Square cafeteria but a limited number of outlets.

My office has ordered lunch from Lenoci several times in the past, and most recently today. Lenoci…read moreis located in Old Wethersfield right next to Noci Gelato. We placed orders for 12 of us over the phone today, we went to pick up the goods around an hour later. I got their Italian Sandwich this time. Previously I've had several of the salads. I think collectively my office has had their entire menu. From sandwiches, to salads, to pizzas, to lasagna and more. Every single meal has always been super fresh, where all you can hear is "mmmmmMmmmms..." My lunch was served on a freshly baked Italian hoagie roll, filled with roasted peppers, ham, tomatoes, mixed greens, capicola and provolone cheese. In addition to each and every single ingredient being super fresh, this was also a very large portion. I could have easily shared the other half with someone else, had it on another day or ate it right after the first portion... which one did I do? The restaurant it's self is little and very cute, it was full at 12:00 o'clock today. If you're looking for a quick and fresh lunch or dinner around the Wethersfield area, Lenoci's will check each of your boxes.

What an amazing summer lunch spot!! Located in beautiful historic downtown Wethersfield, the front…read morepatio offers comfortable, shading seating while you watch the world pass by. The girls were lovely and patient with those that didn't know the menu. Offering specials and favorites alike. For me the multiple tables of Italian men eating their soup and bread lunch, while catching up on the gossip is something you do not see nowadays. Again a lovely spot.

I've been coming here for years but this is the first time I'm leaving a review! Everyone is so…read morenice and the food is great! It's a typical Italian deli, there's a few tables in the main area and someone off to the side if you want to eat in! They are so much more than just deli food, they have a full catering menu and everything I've ever had from them has been delicious! Today I got the Il Padrino which has prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, fresh tomatoes and basil! So good and the bread is perfect for a panini! Definitely consider Alfredo's for all of your catering needs!

This may be one of the most positive food/people/local business experiences that I have ever had…read more I encourage you, truly, to enjoy this traditional neighborhood Italian deli - where they REALLY cook (and more importantly) and take pride in their work in addition to taking an interest in their customers. As I was leaving today from my first (and definitely not my last) lunch visit, I told the awesome staff "I hope to have reason to host a catered party so I can call you." *** The look and feel of this place screams of "home" to me. I'm from NJ and miss the true delis in every neighborhood. No offense to the Litchfield Hills, but I don't want books, artwork for sale, or jazz in my deli - and I sure don't want prefabricated sandwiches that are trying to inspire my esoteric side. Alfredo's just hits home. Home cooking. Very generous portion. Fantastic bread/rolls. Staff that made my experience great beyond expectation (they even gave me a sample of the day's special panini for my feedback... spoiler alert, it was terrific)! From what I tried today, everything was good. But the chicken cutlet is literally worth the drive from anywhere.

The highlight of my doctor's visits! I wish I knew to stop by sooner. My OBGYN and my daughter's…read moreClinical Feeding is in the building. I always make sure to visit on my way out. The Firebird is my go to! I love the sauce on it. Always made fresh. Delicious! I always make sure to check out the baked goods! There's almost always something special and different to try! The service is great! They are very friendly and personable. Food is consistently tasty. They really get to know their regulars- and there are a lot of them! It's nice to take a moment to stop and enjoy a hot coffee and some food made with love. It's a bright spot in an otherwise hectic day full of medical visits.

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I come here occasionally for lunch, and usually get their Italian sub. Outstanding! Better than…read moreNardelli's. The place is clean and the staff are so great. Sometimes we'll do take out and sometimes we eat inside. Their chicken cutlets are awesome, and the menu is extensive. I highly recommend this deli.

Wish I could give 3.5 stars…read more Italian combo grinder wasn't bad and as others have stated the bread was very good. Price was not unreasonable, but was not a fan of $2 charge per "premium topping" like peppers. It appears this is turning from a strictly Italian Deli to something more than that under the new management. Not necessarily a bad thing, but there are so many signs and pictures of food in there, it was a bit overwhelming. I much prefer a smaller menu, but I am sure there are some that appreciate the variety. I'd certainly go back, but is it my favorite deli in the area? Not quite my favorite, but don't take that to mean it was bad.

So many fresh options to choose from! I love their breakfast bowls with Mango Tango & Sweet Love…read morebeing my favorite options! Their fresh granola is the best part! I've also tried their Colombian coffee smoothie which is yummy & their fresh juices are a must try as well! This is such a great addition to our downtown Meriden community!!

My husband went to the green, deli and juice bar to get food to take home. We both ordered the…read morevegan chicken sandwich, shared a side of fries, and he also had the banana peanut butter smoothie. Most of the smoothie was gone before he got home. He said it was delicious. We both ate our sandwiches super fast. It was very good, We were so happy that we tried them out. We're looking forward to going there again. They are right next-door to the Meriden green. We plan to get food again and have a picnic there and go for a walk in the near future. Update : ok I ordered on DoorDash another time unfortunately, I receive the classic vegan chicken sandwich instead of the buffalo vegan chicken sandwich that I ordered. When I called, they were going to refund me for the sandwich or give credit. I took the credit and today I got the vegan buffalo chicken sandwich. It was delicious. I was actually nervous about the bacon and called them to confirm it actually was vegan as well as the cheese. It was very good so glad they are here in Meriden. We

It's a little off our beaten path, but we were in the area and wanted lunch. We were very impressed…read moreby both the food and the prices. We'd had some similar vittles in a fancy New York restaurant, and the tab here was one tenth what we spent there. For my money, the food was just as good. Of course, the place in the city had a much different atmosphere and level of service, and if that's what you want then you expect to pay for it. At New England Pasta Company, you pay for the food. They get a lot of their stuff from local sources. My wife had the quiche of the day, and it was the first time in years that I'd tasted a real quiche, not those rubbery things that other places dish up. I had the pasta of the day, which was ricotta stuffed ravioli in an Alfredo sauce. It was fantastic. I saw other people eating sandwiches and salads. Everything looked delicious and generous. My beverage was watermelon limeade. It was very refreshing and not too sweet. For dessert, we had something called a ganache bar or something like that. Think of a slab of fudge with a graham cracker crust. It was very hard work finishing it, but I wasn't going to leave any behind. We took home a lasagna with meatballs and sausage. It was very good, as was the coconut wonder bar we pounded down on top of it. I'm not sure we'd drive there just for food, but if we're ever in the neighborhood we'll certain snag something to bring home. By the way, don't confuse this with Truffles, which is in the back. They are completely separate.

New England Pasta sells fresh cut pasta, ready to re-heat entrees, sides, soups, salads, etc. I was…read morein the area and picked up a few things to make at home over a few days. My favorite purchases were the fresh cut egg linguine and the Ritz-based stuffed cod. The fresh linguine cooks in a minute and the texture just hits different in the best possible way. The cod was nice and firm and the Ritz stuffing was crazy delicious. I also liked the Chicken Francaise. You can't really compare it to restaurant quality Francaise because it's specifically made to be re-heated and eaten later. With this in mind, I though that the small chicken pieces and lemon sauce were very solid. My other purchases included clam chowder and Tuna Mac Salad with peas. The Tuna Mac was pretty good. It wouldn't be in regular rotation for me, but I'd get it once in a while. The clam chowder was my least favorite, but I respect that New England Pasta seemed to go for something different. The texture was good and it had plenty of clams and potato. But it tasted like it had a little blue cheese flavor. I can't say for sure that they used blue cheese, but the chowder definitely had something different that gave it this vibe. For me, this flavor was a bit too assertive. I don't live near New England Pasta, but if I did, I would visit once in a while. Four Stars